Correction: Register Now! OECD Webinar on Assessment of Children's Exposure to Chemicals

Learn more about OECD's work on assessment of children’s exposure to chemicals

View as a webpage / Share OECD Work on Assessment of Children’s Exposure to Chemicals November 12, 2026 | 7:00 - 9:00 AM ET Correction: This webinar will occur at 7:00 - 9:00 AM ET. Children can be exposed to chemicals in different ways and sometimes to a greater extent than adults. Their physical and physiological characteristics, patterns of food and beverage intake, and unique behaviors can influence their chemical exposures. Join this webinar to learn about work of the Children’s Health Subgroup of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Working Party on Exposure Assessment to improve the assessment of chemical exposures for children. The event will provide an overview of OECD methods, tools and case studies to improve regulatory assessment of children’s exposure to chemicals. The webinar will include presentations on considerations unique to children that influence chemical exposures such as mouthing behaviors, as well as exposure to chemicals through crafts and toys and personal care products. Participants will also learn how findings from a recent survey can help to identify additional information needs and shape future OECD work on children’s health and chemical exposure. Register for the Webinar Here

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Register Now! OECD Webinar on Assessment of Children's Exposure to Chemicals

Learn more about OECD's work on assessment of children’s exposure to chemicals

View as a webpage / Share OECD Work on Assessment of Children’s Exposure to Chemicals November 12, 2026 | 7:00 - 9:00 PM ET Children can be exposed to chemicals in different ways and sometimes to a greater extent than adults. Their physical and physiological characteristics, patterns of food and beverage intake, and unique behaviors can influence their chemical exposures. Join this webinar to learn about work of the Children’s Health Subgroup of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Working Party on Exposure Assessment to improve the assessment of chemical exposures for children. The event will provide an overview of OECD methods, tools and case studies to improve regulatory assessment of children’s exposure to chemicals. The webinar will include presentations on considerations unique to children that influence chemical exposures such as mouthing behaviors, as well as exposure to chemicals through crafts and toys and personal care products. Participants will also learn how findings from a recent survey can help to identify additional information needs and shape future OECD work on children’s health and chemical exposure. Register for the Webinar Here

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Apply Today! ASPR Seeking Applicants for National Advisory Committees, Accepting Applications by November 22

Through ASPR, these federal advisory committees support the HHS Secretary With valuable advice and recommendations to advance public health.

View as a webpage / Share Apply to Serve on a National Advisory Committee Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR) Seeking Applicants for the National Advisory Committee on Children and Disasters (NASCCD) and National Biodefense Science Board (NBSB) Application Deadline: November 22, 2026 Applications are now being accepted through November 22, 2026, from individuals interested in serving on the National Advisory Committee on Children and Disasters (NACCD) and the National Biodefense Science Board (NBSB). Beginning in 2027, selected individuals will support activities led by the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR). Through ASPR, these federal advisory committees support the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary and the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response with valuable advice and recommendations to advance public health and emergency preparedness capabilities. Participation is being sought from subject matter experts from across the country to serve in board style committees and share relevant information, perspectives, and considerations from their fields of expertise. Those selected will convene to discuss important issues impacting these communities, explore potential mitigation strategies to address challenges and threats, share promising practices to support these communities and provide insights to assist in shaping HHS strategies and programs related to these communities. Each advisory committee offers a unique opportunity to lend your expertise and help shape the future of disaster preparedness and response in the United States. By joining the NACCD or NBSB, you can help protect vulnerable communities, influence critical health policies, and contribute to a national effort working to save lives during public health emergencies. Explore each committee to find the one that best matches your passion and expertise.  Apply to Serve on a National Advisory Committee

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Register Now: Understanding Lead Webinar

October 25-31 is National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week

View as a webpage / Share Chemical Update October 25-31 is National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week It is National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (NLPPW). Each year, NLPPW brings together individuals, organizations, industry, and state, Tribal, territorial, and local governments to reduce childhood exposure to lead through increased awareness and education.   The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development developed community resources for NLPPW. The resources include sample social media, key information about lead and lead poisoning, and customizable materials can be used by companies, organizations, governmental entities, and individuals to plan and implement local events and activities about preventing lead exposure. The NLPPW theme for 2026 is “Keep Kids Safe from Lead,” which focuses on three key messages:   Get the Facts – Learn about lead hazards in your environment  Get Your Child Tested – Ensure early detection through a blood lead test  Get Your Home Tested – Identify and address potential lead sources For more information about NLPPW, visit our NLPPW webpage in English or in Spanish. Additionally, EPA is hosting a webinar for anyone interested in learning more about lead and protecting children from lead exposure. By the end of the webinar, participants will recognize potential sources of lead exposure, understand its effects, know simple actions to reduce lead exposure, and understand the importance of testing children’s blood lead levels. There will be time at the end for questions from participants. The webinar will take place on Tuesday, October 27 from 2:00 - 3:00 PM ET. Register for the webinar.  Register Here

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EPA Tools & Resources Webinar: Partnering to Address Lead (Pb)

Join our webinar to learn how we're partnering with the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials and the Environmental Council

View as a webpage / Share EPA Tools & Resources Webinar Partnering to Address Lead (Pb) Wednesday, October 21, 2026 | 3:00 to 4:00 PM ET EPA works with the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) and the Environmental Council of the States (ECOS) under a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on projects to protect public health from environmental threats and hazards and strengthen environmental health systems across the country. EPA and our state partners work collaboratively in tackling priority environmental challenges facing the nation, including lead (Pb). Over the past year, ASTHO and ECOS hosted regional calls with state environmental and health agencies to discuss cross-agency lead coordination. The goals of the listening sessions were to: Better understand ongoing triggers for collaboration between state health and environmental agencies on lead across all media Better understand how state environment and health agencies share lead data and studies Improve connections between lead staff across state agencies, as well as with EPA Identify most utilized resources to support lead work in state health and environmental agencies, as well as any gaps Inform a summary document outlining the results of the above goals This webinar will provide an overview of what was heard at the listening sessions – including overarching themes, state program highlights, and call outcomes – as well as plans to build upon this work in the coming year. Register Here Who Should Attend? Federal, state, territorial, Tribal, and local environmental and public health agencies, community organizations, and others interested in learning about partnering to address lead. Find More Information Learn more about EPA Tools & Resources Webinar Series, including recordings of past webinars and a schedule of upcoming webinars. Learn more about EPA research to support states. For registration questions, email mccabe.erin@epa.gov.

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