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Until recently, the NRA has not participated during the approval process in assessing the potential environmental impact of pesticides. However, the NRA does supply monitoring data to MAFF and HSE for pesticide reviews. These occur once a pesticide has been approved for use for a certain length of time, or when further information is needed on an approved pesticide. In supplying these data, the NRA comments on any areas of concern. This contributed to the 1993 ban on the use of atrazine and simazine on non-cropped land. In January 1995 the NRA s National Centre for Toxic and Persistent Substances (TAPS) was made advisor to the DoF, on the potential impact on the aquatic environment of... 

A.D. Barnden, National Rivers Authority, National Centre for Toxic and Persistent Substances, Kingfisher House, Goldhay Way, Orton Goldhay, Peterborough PE2 5ZR, UK... 

ECETOC/UNEP (1996) Inventory of critical reviews on chemicals. Brussels, European Centre for Ecotoxicology and Toxicology of Chemicals, and Geneva, United Nations Environment Programme, International Register of Potentially Toxic Chemicals. 

Pegistry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Washington, D.C., Issue 95-1, Eeb. 1995 CD-ROM U.S. database provided by Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety, Ottawa. 

Ishidate, M., Jr Odashima, S. (1977) Chromosome tests with 134 compounds on Chinese hamster cells in vitro—a screening for chemical carcinogens. Mutat. Res., 48, 337-354 Izmerov, N. F. (1984) Pyridine (IRPTC Scientific Reviews of Soviet Literature on Toxicity and Hazards of Chemicals), United Nations Environmental Programme, Moscow, Centre of International Projects, GKNT... 

Thirteen firefighters, one ambulance officer, and three bystanders were hospitalized after exposure to the fumes but released the next day. After discussion with the National Poisons Centre, the hospital medical superintendent issued a statement declaring that the fumes were an irritant rather than toxic. This indicates the low level of concern for the environment and personal well-being 30 years ago. 

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