Launch of BASIC Guides for Occupational Biomonitoring
The International Society of Exposure Science (ISES) Europe Human Biomonitoring Working Group (ISES Europe HBM WG) as an integral part of the HBM Global Network are developing series of BASIC Guides, practical, chemical-specific documents designed to strengthen human biomonitoring in occupational settings.
These guides translate the OECD harmonised biomonitoring framework into clear, actionable steps for occupational health professionals. By standardising practice, the BASIC Guides will improve reproducibility, comparability, transparency, and confidence in workplace exposure assessments across sectors and regions.
The first BASIC Guide, focusing on benzene, is now available on the FAIREHR platform, with additional guides on priority chemicals such as chromium(VI) and nickel in progress. All BASIC Guides will be publicly hosted on FAIREHR to ensure global accessibility and continuous updates.
The full manuscript describing the development of the BASIC Guides will be published soon.
Strategy and Progress Report: ISES Europe HBM Working Group & HBM Global Network
The ISES Europe HBM WG, together with experts from the HBM Global Network, has finalized its Progress Report and post 2025 Strategy.
Since its establishment in 2018, the creation of the HBM Global Network, connecting experts across continents to strengthen collaboration, capacity building, and policy integration
The new report outlines strategic pillars, achievements, and future priorities, including global expansion, enhanced scientific excellence, and stronger science-policy-industry integration. Together, these initiatives aim to ensure that HBM becomes a cornerstone of 21st-century chemical risk governance.
The full progress report and strategy will be published soon. Interested to join the HBM Global Network: learn more bottom
FAIREHR at ISBM13 – Join our session in Milan!
FAIREHR will be presented at the 13th International Symposium on Biological Monitoring (ISBM13) in Milan ([link]). This is an excellent opportunity to connect with the international human biomonitoring (HBM) community and learn more about how FAIREHR supports transparency, harmonisation, and global collaboration in exposure science.
We warmly invite all experts in the field of HBM to join us at ISBM13, share experiences, and explore how FAIREHR can strengthen biomonitoring practices worldwide.
Pilot registrations on the FAIREHR will officially open in October 2025. Don’t miss the chance to be among the first to contribute and shape this global platform.
New Guidance: Minimum Information Requirements (MIR) for Human Biomonitoring (HBM)
A global team of experts from the HBM Global Network has developed the first comprehensive Minimum Information Requirements for Human Biomonitoring (MIR-HBM). Published in Environment International (June 2025), the guidance defines the essential information (metadata) needed from study design to reporting to ensure that HBM are robust, harmonised, reproducible, and reusable. Covering aspects such as study rationale, population, ethical approval, biospecimen handling, laboratory methods, and data management, MIR-HBM provides a practical framework for researchers and health professionals worldwide. The MIR-HBM guidance will be implemented directly in the FAIREHR platform, supporting the registration of HBM studies and ensuring alignment with FAIR data principles. By improving transparency and comparability, this milestone will help transform HBM into a cornerstone for exposure science, regulatory decision-making, and global chemical safety.
The full MIR-HBM manuscript is now available in Environment International and will be fully integrated into FAIREHR soon in the format of HBM Metadata in collaboration with GoFAIR foundation.
HBMGlobal Network: Building a network of scientists exploring environmental impacts on our health
The Global Human Biomonitoring Community (HBMGlobal Network) is bringing together researchers, risk assessors, policymakers, and independent experts to collaborate on and improve biomonitoring research. This approach explores how exposure to environmental occupational and contaminants can impact people who are exposed to throughout their lives.
"Now is a critical moment to enhance global coordination, support, and implementation of Human Biomonitoing", says Maryam Zare Jeddi, Exposure Scientist, Chair and founder of FAIREHR. "The environment we live and work has a profound impact on our health, exposing us to a myriad of chemicals. Human biomonitoring -a vital exposure assessment approach- enable us to tackle these challenges. To make a meaningful impact on public health , it is imperative that we collaborate globally, leveraging human biomonitoring to inform policies, protect communities, and promote a healthier future for all.”