Potential future discussion items – horizon scanning

Questions on which the views of the Committee are sought:

TOX/2026/04

Last updated: 26 January 2026

This is a paper for discussion. It does not reflect the views of the Committee and should not be cited.

31.             Members are invited to comment on each of the above areas and also to consider the following questions:

i)        Do Members have additional suggestions for future topics for:

  • Specific issues to be included as routine agenda items.
  • Focussed topics for one-day meetings or workshops.
  • Generic issues requiring establishment of a Working Group.

ii)        Do Members consider that consideration of nanoplastics would be worthwhile?

iii)       Do Members have any proposals for research that FSA should fund in order to improve future COT risk assessments?

iii)       Do Members have any comments on the balance of skills on the Committee?

iv)     Members are reminded that they may draw particular issues to the attention of the Secretariat at any time.

Secretariat

January 2026