Advancing the science of regulatory assessments for complex substances - Delina Lyon, Concawe
In this episode I speak with Delina Lyon, Science Executive for Environment at Concawe.
Del and I dive deep into the regulatory assessment of complex substances. This issue still presents a wicked challenge for industry and regulators alike, and Concawe’s work is right at the forefront of this.
Our conversation covers:
What is Concawe?
Del's role at Concawe
Environmental assessment of petroleum substances under REACH
Del's early career and switch from academia to industry
Reflections on the science-policy interface
Developments in regulatory testing and assessment
Conflicts of interest and the role of industry scientists
The wicked problem of complex substances (UVCBs)
Challenges with biodegradation testing
Weight of evidence and the Persistence Assessment Tool (PAT)
The hydrocarbon block method and related tools PETROTOX and PETRORISK
Persistence, bioaccumulation and toxicity (PBT) assessments and the new PMT concept
