Key messages Human biomonitoring is critical for accurately assessing welders’ exposure, as it captures internal doses and early biological effects that cannot be quantified by traditional air monitoring alone. Welding fumes are complex carcinogenic mixtures of ultrafine particles, requiring integrated exposure assessment approaches to better understand and manage associated health...

Key messages The textile sector has a high environmental footprint, contributing significantly to climate change, water and land use, and is a major global sourceuser of PFAS chemicals, prompting EU action to shift toward circular and sustainable textile systems; As textile recycling expands in Europe, including increased fibre recovery and...

Key messages The MIND platform advances next-generation ERA approaches that better reflect real-world ecosystem impacts. It connects existing data, methods, and expertise across Europe to reduce duplication, close gaps, and improve the usability of scientific outputs in regulatory decision-making. It strengthens coordination between regulators, scientists, and stakeholders, supporting One Health–aligned...

Key messages Non-genotoxic carcinogens can contribute to cancer development without directly damaging DNA, making them challenging to identify with current tests; The project evaluates innovative animal-free testing approaches, combining advanced laboratory models, omics technologies, imaging methods, and computational tools; The project aims to improve cancer risk assessment, support chemical safety...