President of the Italian Chemical Society, Angela Agostiano, about her vision for chemical societies and the societal importance of chemistry

10-year registration period for existing chemicals completed; one uniform regulatory system for all chemicals on the EU/EEA market

German chemist was one of the inventors of the sulfite process for the production of cellulose

U.S. Department of Justice approves Bayer’s proposed acquisition of Monsanto

Merck and Washington University collaborate on gut bacteria research to diagnose and treat malnourished children

Inauguration of ZGC InnoHub in Heidelberg, Germany

Only 20 days left to register chemicals produced in, or imported into, the EU in annual volumes of 1-100 t

Literature study finds that more work is necessary for a thorough evaluation of risks and benefits

From 2020, detailed data will be requested during registration of nanomaterials in the EU

A potentially cheap, efficient, and eco-friendly integrated gas hydrate-membrane process separates methane from impurities