Beyond Benign ECOSChem actionable definition and criteria for Sustainable Chemistry calls for “without hazards”, to cover the chemical itself, input components, emissions and breakdown products. The ECOSChem Committee, convened by the University of Massachusetts’...
Scientists suggest policy should prioritise “benign-by-design” for fire safety taking into account smoke and fire toxicity. Within the UK Research Initiative (UKRI) on clean air, scientists organised a round-table on chemicals and environmental health centred on flame...
EU long-term plan for chemical industry includes investment, innovation and regulation to support green transformation. The new EU “Transition Pathway for the Chemical Industry” is a 75-page short- and long-term plan to transition to Green Deal objectives, including,...
Proposed CLP Regulation revision would establish new hazard classes for endocrine, PBT, vPvB, PMT, vPvM chemicals. “M” is a new category “Mobile”. P, B and T are Persistent, Bio-accumulative and Toxic as at present.. The proposed regulatory text also includes changes...
EU roadmap consultation on which products and aspects should be priorities for fixing EcoDesign criteria under ESPR (EcoDesign for Sustainable Products Regulation). The Commission is looking for input on which products or horizontal measures should be priorities for...
