Reports for public review Acetaldehyde, Tetrahydrofuran and Trichloroacetic acid

The Health Council of the Netherlands has published three draft reports with an evaluation of the carcinogenic properties of acetaldehyde, tetrahydrofuran, and trichloroacetic acid . The draft reports are prepared by the Subcommittee on Classification of Carcinogenic Substances of the Dutch Expert Committee on Occupational Safety (DECOS) of the Health Council.

The President of the Health Council would like to give you the opportunity to comment on the drafts. The drafts are presented to experts of employer’s organizations and trade unions. Also other interested parties or persons may comment. Comments may be sent before September 14, 2012 to: Ms. J.M. Rijnkels (PhD), The Health Council of The Netherlands, Subcommittee on Classification of Carcinogenic Substances, PO Box 16052, 2500 BB, The Hague, The Netherlands. The comments will be taken into account in deciding on the final version of the document.

The final document will be presented to the State Secretary of Social Affairs and Employment. All comments received and the response of the Committee will be publicly available (www.gezondheidsraad.nl) from the moment of presentation of the final report.