Temperature is known to alter the sensitivity of Daphnia magna to metals. In a population experiment, it was investigated if the temperature effect on nickel (Ni) sensitivity, as observed in toxicity tests, was also present in D. magna populations. Surprisingly, [...]
In this study we present a novel, mechanistic model to predict effects of Cu on aquatic invertebrate populations (Lymnaea stagnalis – the great pond snail). Lymnaea stagnalis is particularly sensitive species to various metals and the precise mechanisms behind the [...]
To support the continued growth of ARCHE Consulting we are looking for a Senior Regulatory Affairs Consultant – Biocides (m/f) with experience in registration procedures for Biocides and who would like to join our team in Leuven/or Ghent. Check the profile [...]
To support the continued growth of ARCHE Consulting we are looking for a senior regulatory affairs sales consultant (m/f) who has experience (min. 3 years) in registration procedures for Agrochemicals / Plant Protection Products and who would like to join [...]
On the 8th and 9th of November ARCHE Consulting attended the NeRSAP 8 meeting organised at the University of Antwerpen. NeRSAP is a Network of REACH SEA and AoA Practitioners where experts can exchange views on the latest concepts, methods [...]
On Tuesday 9 October 2018 we organised a successful 7th edition of our yearly BPR Symposium. The presentations focused on Biocidal Product Family, Letter of Access, in situ generated active substances and physico-chemical properties. These topics are still evolving [...]
Key for more realistic risk assessments? On August 23, EFSA released their “Scientific Opinion on the state of the art of Toxicokinetic / Toxicodynamic (TKTD) effect models for regulatory risk assessment of pesticides for aquatic organisms”. What does this [...]
Risk & Policy Analysts (RPA), together with ARCHE Consulting have been appointed by the Norwegian Environment Agency to collect information on the uses and emissions of PFHxS and PFHxS-related substances, alternatives, substitution costs and a socio-economic analysis for the proposed [...]
We welcome two new staff members that will strengthen our core services in both metals and biocides. Charlotte Nys brings valuable knowledge on board with regard to bioavailability modeling of metals (BLM modeling) and the effects of metal mixtures (combination [...]
Six of our staff members have shared their expertise at the SETAC conference in Rome from 13 till 17 May. With 5 oral presentations and 10 poster sessions we were again quite active. More information about SETAC Rome can be [...]