The European Biosafety Network (EBN) welcomes the publication of a new peer-reviewed article in Springer Pflege presenting the findings of a nationwide survey of more than 1,000 oncology nurses in Germany. The study provides one of the most comprehensive recent snapshots… Read more
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EBN publishes article on occupational safety in oncology nursing in the Global Journal of Medical Therapeutics
The European Biosafety Network (EBN) has published an article in the Global Journal of Medical Therapeutics on “Occupational Safety in Oncology Nursing: Findings from a National Survey on the Handling of Cytotoxic Substances in Germany“. Oncology nurses… Read more
European Biosafety Network Publishes Whitepaper on Closed System Waste Disposal and Airtight Sealing of Hazardous Medicinal Products
The European Biosafety Network (EBN) today publishes a new white paper examining the critical role of closed-system disposal devices (CSDDs) and airtight sealing in protecting healthcare workers from exposure to Hazardous Medicinal Products (HMPs) during waste handling and disposal. Read more
EBN Addresses European Parliament on Healthcare Worker Protection from Hazardous Medicinal Products
On Wednesday 3 December, the European Biosafety Network (EBN) presented to the European Parliament’s Committee on Employment and Social Affairs (EMPL) on the implementation gap in protecting healthcare workers from hazardous medicinal products (HMPs). Josh Cobb, Secretary of… Read more
European Biosafety Network presents landmark research on oncology nurse safety in Germany at ESMO 2025
The European Biosafety Network (EBN) participated in the 2025 European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Congress in Berlin, marking an important milestone in its ongoing work to improve the protection of healthcare workers from exposure to hazardous medicinal products… Read more
Joint Statement on the EMPL–SANT Own Initiative Report: Safe Staffing Levels and Protection from Hazardous Medicinal Products
The European Biosafety Network (EBN) and the European Federation of Nurses Associations (EFN) welcome the work of the European Parliament’s EMPL and SANT committees on the own initiative report “An EU health workforce crisis plan:… Read more
Joint Call for Action on Safe Staffing and Workforce Protection with CPME-EFN-PGEU
The European Biosafety Network (EBN) is proud to support this joint statement from the Standing Committee of European Doctors (CPME), the European Federation of Nurses Associations (EFN), and the Pharmaceutical Group of the European Union (PGEU)… Read more
Webinar: Ensuring Safety in the Handling of Cytotoxic Drugs
In May, the European Biosafety Network (EBN), in collaboration with the German Society for Oncological Nursing (KOK), hosted an informative and highly practical online webinar designed specifically for oncology nurses and healthcare professionals working with cytotoxic drugs. Read more
European Commission replies to question regarding adequacy of measures to protect staff handling hazardous medicinal products
On 28 May 2025, in collaboration with the European Biosafety Network, SANT Committee Group Coordinator Margarita de la Pisa Carrión MEP submitted a Written Question to the Commission. You can find the full text of the question here. Read more
EBN Urges EU Action on HMPs in Strasbourg Parliamentary Meetings
The European Biosafety Network (EBN) travelled to the European Parliament in Strasbourg on 7–8 July 2025 for a critical round of meetings with Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) to address the ongoing threat posed by hazardous medicinal products… Read more
