Science made simple: new science factsheet on mercury from dental amalgam

Science made simple: new science factsheet on mercury from dental amalgam

In this section, some of the opinions of the European Commission's non-food Scientific Committees are presented in a format and language which can be easily understood by non-specialists.

The reader can choose between short and easy to read science factsheets (1 page) and web summaries which go more into depth. Both publications are written in layman language. As such, even non-specialist readers can become familiar with the issues addressed and the conclusions reached by the Scientific Committees.

Science fact-sheets

Infographics on the risk assessment activities of the EC's Scientific Committees SCCS SCHEER See the Dynamic Infographic

Ensuring the safety of personal care products

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Easy to read science

Are LED lights safe for human health? (2018) (EN - ES - DE - FR - IT)

Non-human primates (Update - 2017) (EN - ES - DE - FR - IT)

Health effects of sunbeds for cosmetic purposes (2016) (EN - ES - DE - FR - IT)

Dental fillings (2015)