At the 113th International Labour Conference, the International Labour Organization (ILO) adopted the "Convention on Prevention and Protection against Biological Hazards in the Workplace".

An annual event bringing together 20 European countries, the Forum's aim is to promote a common strategy for the reduction of occupational risks, enable member countries to share their experiences and find concrete ways of improving the situation of occupational injury victims in Europe.

On June 2025, the European Parliament and the Council adopted a provisional agreement aimed at streamlining chemical safety assessments within the European Union (EU).