Zero pollution

The JRC is developing and testing new animal-free methods, alternative to animal-based tests, to be applied in an integrated safety assessment of chemicals, as well as providing informatics tools and databases to support this.

The JRC is one of the major developers and producers of reference materials, which are produced in support of EU policy.

Consumers are in daily contact with a variety of products such as cosmetics, kitchenware or textiles. The safety of these is of primary concern for producers and legislators.

The JRC provides scientific support to the implementation of European policies that aim to ensure the protection, conservation and restoration of freshwater ecosystems.

The JRC provides scientific and technical support to the implementation of EU policies related to marine biodiversity

JRC research on nanotechnology contributes to the reduction of uncertainties about the potential impact of nanomaterials on health and the environment and supports the development of a sound regulatory framework by providing informed science-based.

This project by the JRC Water Laboratory promotes an inclusive and participatory approach to water quality science.

The JRC provides scientific advice to help more water from cities be used for irrigation within the European Union.