On 29 October 2019 the European Biosafety Network held a Summit at the Italian Ministry of Health in Rome to discuss the exposure of healthcare workers to hazardous drugs. The Summit was split into three sessions including a keynote… Read more
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2019 European Biosafety Network Summit in Rome
Registration opens for European Biosafety Network Summit in Rome Registration has opened for the next European Biosafety Summit, taking place on 29 October 2019 at the Italian Ministry of Health in Rome. All attendees must register ahead of the Summit… Read more
EBN publishes brochure in 8 languages on latest amendments to Carcinogens and Mutagens Directive and their implications for the healthcare sector
The brochure, titled Amendments to the Carcinogens and Mutagens Directive on hazardous drugs and implications for change to the healthcare system in Europe to ensure compliance with its requirements, was initially published in English, but has now been translated into… Read more
Amendments to the Carcinogens and Mutagens Directive on hazardous drugs and implications for change to the healthcare system in Europe to ensure compliance with its requirements
Click below to download amendments and implications Amendments and Implications of CMD3 – English The European Parliament unanimously approved amendments to Directive 2004/37/EC on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to carcinogens… Read more
Castilla-La Mancha hazardous drugs exposure prevention guidelines published by EBN
Guidelines published in August 2018 by the Health Service of Castilla-La Mancha (SESCAM) have been translated and published in English by the EBN. The guidelines cover all aspects of the dangers of exposure to hazardous drugs, along with prevention measures… Read more
EBN observatory on current biosafety practice in European Oncology reveals shortfalls in hospital safety standards across the EU
Click here to download report: Observatory on current biosafety practice in European Oncology More information on the observatory, including the data and conclusions by country, can be found here A report commissioned by the European… Read more
EBN holds roundtable in the European Parliament on the prevention of exposure to hazardous drugs
The roundtable attracted more than 40 attendees from across the EU On Thursday 7th March, the European Biosafety Network (EBN) organised a roundtable of more than 40 participants in the European Parliament on the prevention of exposure to hazardous drugs… Read more
7e colloque européen sur la biosécurité, Résumé
Le 7e colloque européen sur la biosécurité, organisé par le Réseau européen de biosécurité (European Biosafety Network, EBN) en partenariat avec l’Ordre national des infirmiers (ONI), s’est tenu à l’Assemblée nationale à Paris le jeudi 18 janvier 2018. Le colloque… Read more
7th European Biosafety Summit, Summary
The 7th European Biosafety Summit, organised by the European Biosafety Network (EBN) in partnership with the Ordre National des Infirmiers (ONI), took place at the National Assembly in Paris on Thursday 18 January 2018. The Summit focused on the implementation… Read more
Draft agenda for the 7th European Biosafety Summit
(Veuillez trouver une version française du préprogramme ci-dessous) Thursday 18th January 2018 “Salle Colbert” at National Assembly, 126 Rue de l’Université, Paris Moderator: Frédérique Prabonnaud, Health journalist Interpreter: Agnès Debarge 08.30 Registration of participants 09.00 Introduction Patrick Chamboredon,… Read more
