How to tackle chemicals of high concern in products – The construction Sector as a case study. Stylianos Kephalopoulos, Leader of Competence Group Exposure, European Commission – Joint Research Centre
Christian Schaible from the European Environmental Bureau presented at the Helsinki Chemicals Forum 2016 on plant safety and relationships with communities. He discussed problems with community relationships, including land use conflicts and financial responsibility. Available tools from the EU on plant safety were outlined, but questions remained about what constitutes an "adequate" safety system and "necessary" risk prevention measures. NGO recommendations included strengthening major accident prevention policies to promote substitution of hazardous chemicals and implementing strict liability regimes.
How to tackle chemicals of high concern in products – The construction Sector as a case study. Christine Däumling, Senior Scientist, German Environment Agency, Germany.
The document discusses the regulatory work being done on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) under the EU's REACH and CLP regulations. It outlines the processes for harmonized classification and labeling, identification as substances of very high concern, and restrictions. It describes the collaborative approach between EU agencies and member states to assess PFASs of concern, including identifying precursor substances. Current activities include mass screenings, degradation path studies, hazard assessments, and risk management analyses. Challenges include the large number of PFASs, data gaps, and need for global collaboration on articles.
UNEP has several programs to promote plant safety and reduce industrial risks. The APELL program promotes emergency preparedness at the local level through community participation and multi-stakeholder planning. The Flexible Framework provides guidance for governments to develop chemical accident prevention programs nationally. The Responsible Production approach provides guidance and tools for SMEs to improve safety practices along the supply chain. Both programs emphasize adaptability, flexibility, transparency, and collaboration among stakeholders.
This document summarizes the concluding remarks from Day 2 of the Helsinki Chemicals Forum 2016. It discusses the following key points from the day's panels:
1. Safety should remain the top priority for chemical plants, and targets need to be set aggressively while also preparing for incidents and continually improving safety practices.
2. Better integration of chemical plant safety with other policies and more systematic use of new hazard and safety data on substances were discussed.
3. Addressing hazardous chemicals in complex product supply chains like construction requires a holistic approach considering materials, chemicals exposures, and sustainable material cycles.
4. Coherent and consistent product policies, technical standards, and information sharing can help tackle chemicals of high concern and
Christian Schaible from the European Environmental Bureau presented at the Helsinki Chemicals Forum 2016 on plant safety and relationships with communities. He discussed problems with community relationships, including land use conflicts and financial responsibility. Available tools from the EU on plant safety were outlined, but questions remained about what constitutes an "adequate" safety system and "necessary" risk prevention measures. NGO recommendations included strengthening major accident prevention policies to promote substitution of hazardous chemicals and implementing strict liability regimes.
How to tackle chemicals of high concern in products – The construction Sector as a case study. Christine Däumling, Senior Scientist, German Environment Agency, Germany.
The document discusses the regulatory work being done on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) under the EU's REACH and CLP regulations. It outlines the processes for harmonized classification and labeling, identification as substances of very high concern, and restrictions. It describes the collaborative approach between EU agencies and member states to assess PFASs of concern, including identifying precursor substances. Current activities include mass screenings, degradation path studies, hazard assessments, and risk management analyses. Challenges include the large number of PFASs, data gaps, and need for global collaboration on articles.
UNEP has several programs to promote plant safety and reduce industrial risks. The APELL program promotes emergency preparedness at the local level through community participation and multi-stakeholder planning. The Flexible Framework provides guidance for governments to develop chemical accident prevention programs nationally. The Responsible Production approach provides guidance and tools for SMEs to improve safety practices along the supply chain. Both programs emphasize adaptability, flexibility, transparency, and collaboration among stakeholders.
This document summarizes the concluding remarks from Day 2 of the Helsinki Chemicals Forum 2016. It discusses the following key points from the day's panels:
1. Safety should remain the top priority for chemical plants, and targets need to be set aggressively while also preparing for incidents and continually improving safety practices.
2. Better integration of chemical plant safety with other policies and more systematic use of new hazard and safety data on substances were discussed.
3. Addressing hazardous chemicals in complex product supply chains like construction requires a holistic approach considering materials, chemicals exposures, and sustainable material cycles.
4. Coherent and consistent product policies, technical standards, and information sharing can help tackle chemicals of high concern and
This document discusses opportunities and challenges for achieving a circular economy related to chemicals. It notes that many restricted chemicals are present in products and new restrictions will continue to emerge. This poses risks of disruption and loss of public confidence if not properly addressed. Specific issues highlighted include BPA in recycled paper, lack of food contact material regulation, contaminants in sewage sludge used on crops, furniture as a reservoir for banned chemicals, and slow chemical assessment processes. Recommendations include moving to non-toxic products, faster chemical assessment, closing regulatory loopholes, better tracking of hazardous materials, and considering some materials non-recyclable if hazards cannot be removed.
The document summarizes discussions from the ninth annual Helsinki Chemicals Forum, which addressed key themes in chemicals safety. Over two days, 189 delegates from 39 countries debated topics ranging from the role of chemicals safety in sustainable development goals to managing substances of very high concern in products in a global trade environment. The panels discussed progress of chemicals legislation like REACH over the last decade, the business case for sustainable development goals, challenges and opportunities for post-2020 global supply chains, speeding up chemicals assessments, and controlling substances of concern in products. The forum aimed to further understanding of these important issues through a balanced reflection of the debates.
Australia regulates industrial chemicals at the federal, state, and local levels. Recent reforms to the National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme (NICNAS) aim to streamline risk assessment processes and increase utilization of international data sharing. NICNAS has already successfully shared assessment materials and engaged in data sharing initiatives through bilateral and multilateral partnerships. Going forward, NICNAS intends to continue publishing publicly available information, aligning regulatory approaches, and promoting greater harmonization of chemical assessment globally to further enhance the efficiency of regulation and availability of safety information.
PANEL 5: Substances of concern (SVHCs) in products – whose job is it to control these in a free trade world? - Karin Kilian, Policy Officer, EU-Commission
The document discusses three projects initiated by the OECD Working Group on Chemical Accidents to address ongoing safety concerns. The projects focus on corporate governance for process safety, managing hazardous facilities during ownership changes, and the aging of hazardous installations. For each project, the Working Group has analyzed evidence, organized sessions to discuss issues, and plans to publish guidance documents with self-assessment questions to help improve chemical safety.
The panels discussed opportunities and challenges with the circular economy for chemicals regulation. Specifically, they focused on perfluorinated chemicals as an example of an issue requiring global cooperation, and how businesses and regulators can better share data that is already available. Key points included the need for a shared vision and global approach to facilitate risk reduction, as well as removing barriers to data sharing through partnerships and a stepwise approach.
Major accidents involving hazardous substances can cause billions in economic losses and loss of life. The Seveso Directive establishes a regulatory framework in the EU to prevent major industrial accidents and limit their consequences. It requires safety management systems, emergency response planning, public participation, and reporting of accidents to support continued improvement. On average, about 30 major accidents occur in the EU each year resulting in over €4.5 billion in direct damages. The Seveso Directive aims to reduce risks and impacts through prevention, preparedness, response, and learning lessons from past accidents.
This document discusses global data sharing of chemicals information managed by the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA). It notes that ECHA manages large, comprehensive datasets from industry on chemicals that are publicly available. It outlines opportunities for smarter use of existing data through enabling regulations, collaboration, common data standards and information disclosure. The document discusses how data is currently shared between authorities and made public, and its vision for better leveraging existing REACH data through increased data sharing and acceptance of risk assessments globally to reduce duplication of efforts. It notes challenges remaining around data formats, compensation for industry data generation, and reliability acceptance.
Global Forum on Environment dedicated to chemicals management: Satoru Morishi...OECD Environment
The Global Forum on Environment discussed the challenges posed by chemicals, provided knowledge on effective and sustainable policies for the sound management of chemicals. Together, leading actors in the field of chemicals management promoted effective engagement, collaboration and action on the sound management of chemicals and waste. The speakers included regulators and policy makers in charge of chemical safety in OECD member and partner countries as well as relevant stakeholders from International Governmental Organisations, private industry organisations and companies, civil society, philanthropies and more.
Session 4 aimed to identify (i) the issues of common interest between Members and Partners where OECD could help design solutions; and (ii) ways the OECD can help implement the post-2020 UN framework for the sound management of chemicals and waste, possibly through Partnerships with other stakeholders, especially the other IOMC Participating Organisations.
Global Forum on Environment dedicated to chemicals management: Francis Peters...OECD Environment
The Global Forum on Environment discussed the challenges posed by chemicals, provided knowledge on effective and sustainable policies for the sound management of chemicals. Together, leading actors in the field of chemicals management promoted effective engagement, collaboration and action on the sound management of chemicals and waste. The speakers included regulators and policy makers in charge of chemical safety in OECD member and partner countries as well as relevant stakeholders from International Governmental Organisations, private industry organisations and companies, civil society, philanthropies and more.
Session 2.2 focused on the concept of safe-by-design which aims to prevent negative impacts on human health and the environment, by considering safety aspects early in the design process of chemicals, materials and products. It also enables the transition towards a circular economy, which requires inherently safer materials that maintain their quality through multiple material cycles, including repair, reuse and recycling.
PANEL 5: Substances of concern (SVHCs) in products – whose job is it to control these in a free trade world? - Ravi Agarval, Director, Toxics Link, India
Global Forum on Environment dedicated to chemicals management: Tatiana Santos...OECD Environment
The Global Forum on Environment discussed the challenges posed by chemicals, provided knowledge on effective and sustainable policies for the sound management of chemicals. Together, leading actors in the field of chemicals management promoted effective engagement, collaboration and action on the sound management of chemicals and waste. The speakers included regulators and policy makers in charge of chemical safety in OECD member and partner countries as well as relevant stakeholders from International Governmental Organisations, private industry organisations and companies, civil society, philanthropies and more.
Session 2.4 focused on best practices in setting-up legal and institutional frameworks. The design and implementation of comprehensive and coherent legal and institutional frameworks are key to achieving sound management of chemicals and waste. During this session, panel members shared their experience on setting-up legal and institutional frameworks for the management of industrial and consumer chemicals, with a special emphasis on the sustainable financing of these frameworks.
Jukka Malm: European Regulatory Framework for Chemicals - Protecting Citizens...THL
This document summarizes a presentation by Jukka Malm from the European Chemicals Agency on the European regulatory framework for chemicals. The framework aims to protect human health and the environment from harmful chemicals while supporting the chemicals industry. The European Chemicals Agency implements several EU laws regarding chemicals classification, biocides, REACH registration, and others. Under these laws, industry provides data on chemicals while the Agency evaluates the data, identifies substances of concern, and supports risk management by the EU. The system has improved availability of chemical data but continued efforts are needed for full compliance and safe chemical usage in support of EU priorities like the zero pollution ambition.
The document discusses the EU's legislative framework for chemicals management beyond 2020. It notes that the current system aims to protect the environment and health while also promoting innovation and a free market. Key legislation like REACH and CLP establish requirements for risk assessment, management, and documentation. The system also contributes to a circular economy by facilitating the merging of chemicals and waste policies and enabling material recycling. Areas that have gone well include REACH and CLP implementation, while aspects needing improvement relate to integration across different policies on chemicals, waste, and occupational safety.
This document discusses the linear versus circular economy from the perspective of the chemical industry. It outlines some of the key benefits and obstacles of moving from a linear to a circular model. The linear economy is described as resource scarce and unsustainable in the long run, but it provides stability and certainty for businesses. Meanwhile, the circular economy could enable new business opportunities through recycling and chemical leasing but would require more investment and changes to business models. There are also regulatory considerations regarding how to incentivize innovation to close loops while ensuring chemicals can be safely reused and legacy chemicals are properly managed.
This document summarizes the concluding remarks from Day 2 of the Helsinki Chemicals Forum 2018. It discusses three main topics:
1) Microplastics in the environment, noting that it is a waste management issue but also requires actions across multiple sectors. Both governments and industries are taking steps to address it.
2) The role of chemicals management in solving the microplastics problem, including product design, ensuring recyclability, and regulating biodegradable and oxo-degradable plastics. It will require a combination of targeted regulatory and non-regulatory approaches.
3) Nanomaterials and the debate around whether product stewardship or regulation is needed. It was argued that both approaches are
10.15 New Tools from the SPF Clean Air Programme.pdfIES / IAQM
The Strategic Priority Fund Clean Air Programme aims to develop solutions to air pollution to protect health and support clean economic growth. It brings together UK researchers to address this issue. The program has two waves, the first focuses on analysis and solutions, and the second addresses indoor and outdoor air quality exposure. New tools are emerging from networks and research on topics like emissions modeling, air quality monitoring, and exposure modeling. The Met Office is coordinating various internal and external projects to support the program goals.
External Costs: Socio-Environmental Damages due to Electricity and Transport
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This document discusses opportunities and challenges for achieving a circular economy related to chemicals. It notes that many restricted chemicals are present in products and new restrictions will continue to emerge. This poses risks of disruption and loss of public confidence if not properly addressed. Specific issues highlighted include BPA in recycled paper, lack of food contact material regulation, contaminants in sewage sludge used on crops, furniture as a reservoir for banned chemicals, and slow chemical assessment processes. Recommendations include moving to non-toxic products, faster chemical assessment, closing regulatory loopholes, better tracking of hazardous materials, and considering some materials non-recyclable if hazards cannot be removed.
The document summarizes discussions from the ninth annual Helsinki Chemicals Forum, which addressed key themes in chemicals safety. Over two days, 189 delegates from 39 countries debated topics ranging from the role of chemicals safety in sustainable development goals to managing substances of very high concern in products in a global trade environment. The panels discussed progress of chemicals legislation like REACH over the last decade, the business case for sustainable development goals, challenges and opportunities for post-2020 global supply chains, speeding up chemicals assessments, and controlling substances of concern in products. The forum aimed to further understanding of these important issues through a balanced reflection of the debates.
Australia regulates industrial chemicals at the federal, state, and local levels. Recent reforms to the National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme (NICNAS) aim to streamline risk assessment processes and increase utilization of international data sharing. NICNAS has already successfully shared assessment materials and engaged in data sharing initiatives through bilateral and multilateral partnerships. Going forward, NICNAS intends to continue publishing publicly available information, aligning regulatory approaches, and promoting greater harmonization of chemical assessment globally to further enhance the efficiency of regulation and availability of safety information.
PANEL 5: Substances of concern (SVHCs) in products – whose job is it to control these in a free trade world? - Karin Kilian, Policy Officer, EU-Commission
The document discusses three projects initiated by the OECD Working Group on Chemical Accidents to address ongoing safety concerns. The projects focus on corporate governance for process safety, managing hazardous facilities during ownership changes, and the aging of hazardous installations. For each project, the Working Group has analyzed evidence, organized sessions to discuss issues, and plans to publish guidance documents with self-assessment questions to help improve chemical safety.
The panels discussed opportunities and challenges with the circular economy for chemicals regulation. Specifically, they focused on perfluorinated chemicals as an example of an issue requiring global cooperation, and how businesses and regulators can better share data that is already available. Key points included the need for a shared vision and global approach to facilitate risk reduction, as well as removing barriers to data sharing through partnerships and a stepwise approach.
Major accidents involving hazardous substances can cause billions in economic losses and loss of life. The Seveso Directive establishes a regulatory framework in the EU to prevent major industrial accidents and limit their consequences. It requires safety management systems, emergency response planning, public participation, and reporting of accidents to support continued improvement. On average, about 30 major accidents occur in the EU each year resulting in over €4.5 billion in direct damages. The Seveso Directive aims to reduce risks and impacts through prevention, preparedness, response, and learning lessons from past accidents.
This document discusses global data sharing of chemicals information managed by the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA). It notes that ECHA manages large, comprehensive datasets from industry on chemicals that are publicly available. It outlines opportunities for smarter use of existing data through enabling regulations, collaboration, common data standards and information disclosure. The document discusses how data is currently shared between authorities and made public, and its vision for better leveraging existing REACH data through increased data sharing and acceptance of risk assessments globally to reduce duplication of efforts. It notes challenges remaining around data formats, compensation for industry data generation, and reliability acceptance.
Global Forum on Environment dedicated to chemicals management: Satoru Morishi...OECD Environment
The Global Forum on Environment discussed the challenges posed by chemicals, provided knowledge on effective and sustainable policies for the sound management of chemicals. Together, leading actors in the field of chemicals management promoted effective engagement, collaboration and action on the sound management of chemicals and waste. The speakers included regulators and policy makers in charge of chemical safety in OECD member and partner countries as well as relevant stakeholders from International Governmental Organisations, private industry organisations and companies, civil society, philanthropies and more.
Session 4 aimed to identify (i) the issues of common interest between Members and Partners where OECD could help design solutions; and (ii) ways the OECD can help implement the post-2020 UN framework for the sound management of chemicals and waste, possibly through Partnerships with other stakeholders, especially the other IOMC Participating Organisations.
Global Forum on Environment dedicated to chemicals management: Francis Peters...OECD Environment
The Global Forum on Environment discussed the challenges posed by chemicals, provided knowledge on effective and sustainable policies for the sound management of chemicals. Together, leading actors in the field of chemicals management promoted effective engagement, collaboration and action on the sound management of chemicals and waste. The speakers included regulators and policy makers in charge of chemical safety in OECD member and partner countries as well as relevant stakeholders from International Governmental Organisations, private industry organisations and companies, civil society, philanthropies and more.
Session 2.2 focused on the concept of safe-by-design which aims to prevent negative impacts on human health and the environment, by considering safety aspects early in the design process of chemicals, materials and products. It also enables the transition towards a circular economy, which requires inherently safer materials that maintain their quality through multiple material cycles, including repair, reuse and recycling.
PANEL 5: Substances of concern (SVHCs) in products – whose job is it to control these in a free trade world? - Ravi Agarval, Director, Toxics Link, India
Global Forum on Environment dedicated to chemicals management: Tatiana Santos...OECD Environment
The Global Forum on Environment discussed the challenges posed by chemicals, provided knowledge on effective and sustainable policies for the sound management of chemicals. Together, leading actors in the field of chemicals management promoted effective engagement, collaboration and action on the sound management of chemicals and waste. The speakers included regulators and policy makers in charge of chemical safety in OECD member and partner countries as well as relevant stakeholders from International Governmental Organisations, private industry organisations and companies, civil society, philanthropies and more.
Session 2.4 focused on best practices in setting-up legal and institutional frameworks. The design and implementation of comprehensive and coherent legal and institutional frameworks are key to achieving sound management of chemicals and waste. During this session, panel members shared their experience on setting-up legal and institutional frameworks for the management of industrial and consumer chemicals, with a special emphasis on the sustainable financing of these frameworks.
Jukka Malm: European Regulatory Framework for Chemicals - Protecting Citizens...THL
This document summarizes a presentation by Jukka Malm from the European Chemicals Agency on the European regulatory framework for chemicals. The framework aims to protect human health and the environment from harmful chemicals while supporting the chemicals industry. The European Chemicals Agency implements several EU laws regarding chemicals classification, biocides, REACH registration, and others. Under these laws, industry provides data on chemicals while the Agency evaluates the data, identifies substances of concern, and supports risk management by the EU. The system has improved availability of chemical data but continued efforts are needed for full compliance and safe chemical usage in support of EU priorities like the zero pollution ambition.
The document discusses the EU's legislative framework for chemicals management beyond 2020. It notes that the current system aims to protect the environment and health while also promoting innovation and a free market. Key legislation like REACH and CLP establish requirements for risk assessment, management, and documentation. The system also contributes to a circular economy by facilitating the merging of chemicals and waste policies and enabling material recycling. Areas that have gone well include REACH and CLP implementation, while aspects needing improvement relate to integration across different policies on chemicals, waste, and occupational safety.
This document discusses the linear versus circular economy from the perspective of the chemical industry. It outlines some of the key benefits and obstacles of moving from a linear to a circular model. The linear economy is described as resource scarce and unsustainable in the long run, but it provides stability and certainty for businesses. Meanwhile, the circular economy could enable new business opportunities through recycling and chemical leasing but would require more investment and changes to business models. There are also regulatory considerations regarding how to incentivize innovation to close loops while ensuring chemicals can be safely reused and legacy chemicals are properly managed.
This document summarizes the concluding remarks from Day 2 of the Helsinki Chemicals Forum 2018. It discusses three main topics:
1) Microplastics in the environment, noting that it is a waste management issue but also requires actions across multiple sectors. Both governments and industries are taking steps to address it.
2) The role of chemicals management in solving the microplastics problem, including product design, ensuring recyclability, and regulating biodegradable and oxo-degradable plastics. It will require a combination of targeted regulatory and non-regulatory approaches.
3) Nanomaterials and the debate around whether product stewardship or regulation is needed. It was argued that both approaches are
10.15 New Tools from the SPF Clean Air Programme.pdfIES / IAQM
The Strategic Priority Fund Clean Air Programme aims to develop solutions to air pollution to protect health and support clean economic growth. It brings together UK researchers to address this issue. The program has two waves, the first focuses on analysis and solutions, and the second addresses indoor and outdoor air quality exposure. New tools are emerging from networks and research on topics like emissions modeling, air quality monitoring, and exposure modeling. The Met Office is coordinating various internal and external projects to support the program goals.
External Costs: Socio-Environmental Damages due to Electricity and Transport
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International cooperation is needed on air pollution and climate issues that impact public health. Air pollution is a major health risk and causes millions of deaths annually from non-communicable diseases. Public health programs should address air pollution as a risk factor along with tobacco, diet, alcohol, and physical inactivity. The WHO's first resolution on air pollution calls for stronger cooperation across sectors to integrate health into air pollution policies and improve monitoring, evidence, and capacity to assess health impacts. Sustainable approaches to housing, energy, transport, and urban planning can significantly improve health by reducing air pollution and promoting physical activity.
EPA Horizon 2020 Societal Challenge 5: Climate Action, Environment, Resource Efficiency and Raw Materials Roadshow presentation by Alice Wemaere (EPA) and Mark Sweeney (Enterprise Ireland) in DCU 05.05.16
EPA Horizon 2020 Societal Challenge 5: Climate Action, Environment, Resource Efficiency and Raw Materials Roadshow presentation by Alice Wemaere (EPA) and Mark Sweeney (Enterprise Ireland) in NUI, Galway 27.04.16
This document provides suggestions from a Group of Experts on establishing a systemic approach to eco-innovation and achieving a circular economy in the EU. It outlines current challenges facing Europe, including rising resource prices, climate change risks, and reliance on imports. To address these challenges, the EU needs to shift towards a more sustainable, non-linear economic model. The document then provides a roadmap for EU research and innovation policies to foster this transition through five pillars: mapping resource use; creating open spaces for innovation; financing innovations; fostering a single market for resources; and ensuring consistent, coordinated policymaking.
This document provides suggestions from a Group of Experts on establishing a systemic approach to eco-innovation and achieving a circular economy in the EU. It outlines current challenges facing Europe, including rising resource prices, climate change risks, and reliance on imports. To address these challenges, the EU needs to shift towards a more sustainable, non-linear economic model. The document then provides a roadmap for EU research and innovation policies to foster this transition through five pillars: mapping resource use; creating open spaces for innovation; financing innovations; fostering a single market for resources; and ensuring consistent, coordinated policymaking.
The document provides an overview of Horizon 2020 funding opportunities related to climate action, environment, resource efficiency and raw materials. It discusses the objectives and budget for Societal Challenge 5, as well as several funding priority areas for 2016-2017 including industry and the circular economy, blue growth, climate services, a low-carbon Europe, nature-based solutions for cities, water, and raw materials. Relevant initiatives and programs are also mentioned.
Cleaner production is an integrated preventive environmental strategy applied to processes, products, and services to increase efficiency and reduce risks to humans and the environment. It can be applied to any process or service through simple operational changes to major substitutions. Principles include good management practices, better process control, raw material substitutions, equipment modifications, technology changes, on-site reuse and recovery, and useful by-product production. Benefits include competitiveness, environmental compliance, and sustainable development. The Mexican Center for Cleaner Production assists industry in improving productivity and access to markets through cleaner production, research, diagnostics, training, and sustainable development services.
EU GMP Annex 1 Draft - Closed System Design Consideration with Single-Use Sys...Merck Life Sciences
Biopharmaceutical manufacturing capacities have expanded dramatically which has resulted in an increased demand for single-use systems (SUS) as they have their own advantages. Although SUS are well established in the biopharmaceutical industry there is limited guidance on regulatory expectations. Please attend the webinar to learn more!
EU GMP Annex 1 Draft - Closed System Design Consideration with Single-Use Sys...MilliporeSigma
Biopharmaceutical manufacturing capacities have expanded dramatically which has resulted in an increased demand for single-use systems (SUS) as they have their own advantages. Although SUS are well established in the biopharmaceutical industry there is limited guidance on regulatory expectations. Please attend the webinar to learn more!
The document discusses the environmental impacts of buildings and HVAC systems over their full life cycles. It states that carbon dioxide accounts for about one third of all greenhouse gases produced in the UK, with 50% of CO2 emissions related to building energy use. HVAC systems alone account for 40-60% of energy use in commercial and residential buildings in the US. The document also discusses challenges and approaches to conducting life cycle assessments (LCAs) of buildings, which are complex due to their long lifespan and localized impacts.
This document provides an overview of Horizon 2020, the EU's research and innovation program. It discusses the background and context of EU policy, including the Europe 2020 strategy. Horizon 2020 has a total budget of nearly €80 billion and is structured around three main pillars: excellent science, industrial leadership, and societal challenges. Funding is available for projects that demonstrate new technologies and help move them to higher levels of technical readiness. Successful proposals clearly address an important European issue, demonstrate potential impact in terms of economic, social, and political returns, and have strong plans for disseminating and exploiting results.
The document discusses the BIONEXGEN project, which aimed to develop novel biocatalysts for industrial chemical synthesis. It provides an overview of the project activities, including developing new biocatalytic platforms for amine synthesis and applying oxygen-dependent biocatalysts at an industrial scale. The project involved 17 partners across Europe and led to several exploitable results, such as new immobilized biocatalyst products from Lentikats a.s. and CLEA Technologies BV. It was deemed a major success in meeting its objectives and delivering impactful outputs.
EPA Horizon 2020 Societal Challenge 5: Climate Action, Environment, Resource Efficiency and Raw Materials Roadshow presentation by Alice Wemaere (EPA) and Mark Sweeney (Enterprise Ireland) in Queens University, Belfast
EPA Horizon 2020 Societal Challenge 5: Climate Action, Environment, Resource Efficiency and Raw Materials Roadshow presentation by Alice Wemaere (EPA) and Mark Sweeney (Enterprise Ireland) in AFBI 24.05.16
The document summarizes discussions from the Helsinki Chemicals Forum 2019 on various topics related to chemicals safety. The forum brought together 191 delegates from 31 countries to discuss five main themes: 1) Choosing the best options to manage risks from substances of very high concern, 2) Approaches to plastic circularity, 3) The struggle between data access and protection of intellectual property, 4) Grouping of chemical substances to avoid regrettable substitution, and 5) Measuring the performance of different chemical management systems. Panel discussions covered issues such as predictability and transparency in risk management, promoting substitution of hazardous chemicals, ensuring recycled goods do not reintroduce hazardous substances, and challenges in measuring the impacts of chemicals regulations.
The document summarizes the European Union's efforts towards establishing a circular economy for chemicals. Some key points:
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HCF 2016: Stylianos Kephalopoulos
1. Stylianos Kephalopoulos
Leader of Competence Group ‘Exposure’
Chemical Assessment and Testing Unit
Institute for Health and Consumer Protection
26-27 May 2016, Helsinki
Assessing chemicals in
construction products within
a holistic view of buildings’
“efficiency” in EU
2. 2
Promoting the implementation of a holistic view of buildings’
“efficiency”: safety, health, energy-efficiency & sustainability
The conception and integrated and
efficient implementation of
building related policies,
regulations and standards in EU
should be performed considering the
multi-dimensional based holisitic
concept of buildings’ “efficiency”
which encompasses socioeconomic,
energy efficiency, health, safety
of constructions and
sustainability aspects.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY MEETING HEALTH
3. 3
Building related energy consumption in EU
Buildings account for about 40% of the energy
consumption in EU and 30% of all greenhouse gas
emissions in the atmosphere.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY MEETING HEALTH
……….…IN PARALLEL………
Building related health impact assessment
2.2 million healthy years are lost annually in
Europe due to poor indoor air quality in
buildings.
4. 4
ENERGY EFFICIENCY MEETING HEALTH
EUROPE-26
1 288 511
306 181
238 159
154 880
122 169 45 658
CV-diseases
Asthma & allergy
Lung cancer
U&L Respiratory symptoms
Acute toxication
COPD
IAQ associated BoD in kDALY/yr attributed to diseases –
in total 2.2 MDALY/yr, excluding ETS
EUROPE-26
1 425 504
224 414
182 448
173 248
122 169
27 776
Combustion particless
Building dampness
Bio-aerosols from outdoor air
(seasonality)
Radon
Carbon monoxide
VOCs
IAQ associated BoD in kDALY/yr attributed to
exposure agents
IAQ associated BoD in DALY/yr attributed to
sources of exposure
EUROPE-26
1 447 541
292 836
224 414
173 248 7 276
4 017
6 226
Ambient air quality
Heating and combustion
equipment/appliances
Water systems, leaks, condensation
Building site (radon from soil)
Furnishings, decoration materials
and electrical appliances
Cleaning and other household
products
Building materials
Source: DG SANCO’s IAIAQ project (2010-2011):
Impact Assessment of IAQ related policies, actions
and projects
5. 5
STRATEGIES TO REDUCE HEALTH RISKS IN ENERGY
EFFICIENT BUILDINGS
1. Reducing pollution at source
2. Diluting pollution through ventilation
3. Producing innovative and safety by design solutions for
construction materials and consumer products
…………a combination of 3
strategies………
STRATEGIES TO REDUCE HEALTH RISKS
6. 6
DG JRC’s European Collaborative Action
“Urban Air, Indoor Environment and Human Exposure”
30 state of the art reports since 1986
Focal activities:
• Health and comfort of EU citizens
• Building technologies and source
control
• Requirements of sustainability, energy
efficiency and conservation of natural
resources
Main goal:
Provision of healthy and environmentally
sustainable buildings by minimising
exposure and associated risks to
physical, chemical and biological
pollutants related to the built
environment
CHALLENGES AHEAD
7. 7
Harmonisation frameworks for labelling and health-based
evaluation of construction products
JRC’s ECA reports
n. 27 (2012) &
n. 29 (2013)
STRATEGIES TO REDUCE HEALTH RISKS
In collaboration with:
European Commission (DG SANCO, DG ENTR)
Mandatory and voluntary labelling
schemes in EU, USA, China and Canada
Construction and Chemical Industries
Governmental organisations
Standardisation bodies
NGOs
To decrease existing
burdens for the
construction industry
in producing and
certifying safe
construction materials
and products and help
removing barriers to
trade across the
European market.
8. 8
Guidelines for health-based ventilation in Europe
JRC’s ECA report n. 30
(2015)
Change of paradigm!
• An integrated approach
combining source control
measures and health-
based ventilation
practices that guarantees
the protection of health
(i.e. according to WHO air
quality guidelines) while
rationalising over
economic and energy
expenditure
• Towads performance
based ventilation
strategies based on a set
of common indicators:
(humidity, CO2, few
specific pollutants,
energy consumption,
comfort conditions, ...)
2. DILUTING POLLUTION THROUGH
VENTILATION
Ensuring sufficient ventilation
and energy efficiency requires
optimisation and adaptability
of ventilation levels according
to the materials used, the
type and level of occupancy
and activities taken place in
buildings
Health-based ventilation guidelines
9. 9
Health benefits in EU-26 in the 10th year of implementation
of 10 building related policies
DG SANCO’s IAIAQ project
(2010-2011):
Impact Assessment of IAQ
related policies, actions and
projects
(Partners: KTL-FI, UMIL-IT,
UPORTO-PT, JRC)
Potential DALY/a benefits at the 10th
year of
implementation of 10 IAQ policies in EUROPE-26
0 100 000 200 000 300 000 400 000
Integrate IAQ into the EPBD procedure for buildings
Documentation, operating, inspection and maintenance manuals
for buildings and installations, & qualified and trained person with
responsibility for building tasks
Tightbuilding envelopes, balanced ventilation, air cleaning when
AAQ below WHO AQG
Regular inspection and maintenance for all ventilation and AC
systems
European health based ventilation guidelines to control pollution,
moisture and temperature
Mandatory flues, CO detectors & regular maintenance/inspection
for all comnbustion devices
European moisture control guidelines to preventpersistent
dampness and mould growth.
European protocols for IAQ testing & labelling for materials,
equipmentand products
Extractventilation for kitchens, extractventilation and
waterproofed surfaces for bath rooms
Radon safe construction
ENERGY EFFICIENCY MEETING HEALTH
10. EC Communication: The combination effects of chemicals – Chemical mixtures
COM/2012/0252 final)
7th Environment Action Programme. Priority objective 5: to improve the knowledge and
evidence base for Union environment policy
Key policy question
Support improved understanding of the chemicals and chemical mixtures to which
human populations and the natural environment are actually exposed
The lack of information on chemical exposure and its impact on humans and the
environment represents a major gap in knowledge base for the European chemical
policies.
It is challenging to assess the real impact of the exposure to chemicals and their mixtures
It is difficult to assess the effectiveness of chemical policies in reducing the health impacts of
chemical exposures
Combining knowledge from various ad-hoc disaggregated individual data collections to
respond to complex policy questions could be a very time consuming and inefficient process
Problem statement
12. Contributors
Policy Coordinator: DG ENV
Policy Masters: DG SANTE, DG RTD, JRC, DG MARE
Technical-Scientific coordinator: JRC
Data providers:
European Agencies
National Bodies
Research Consortia
4 thematic module coordinators
Environmental monitoring data EEA
Human Biomonitoring EEA
Food and feed EFSA
Indoor air and products JRC
13. Promote/improve:
• Data comparability
• Data quality
• Information Systems’ Interoperability
AIRBASE
SINPHONIE INDOOR AIR
BIOSOIL
The challenge
Where is Cadmium in Europe
ESB Germany
14. 14
IPCheM next generation development
Help reducing cost burdens by allowing a more efficient use of data and
reporting obligations, in line with the latest Commission Communication on
REFIT (2015) which has announced a fitness check of environmental
legislation.
Contribute to the circular economy package by providing the basis for
addressing chemicals in products and enhancing traceability of chemical
composition (which is important for recycling).
IPCheM will progressively build into an information hub for retrieving and
integrating environment, health and chemicals data that are really fit-for-
purpose to serve particular societal/policy challenges. The aim is to combine
environmental monitoring and exposure data with toxicology and health
information, seeking to establish meaningful correlations that can inform and
guide policy decisions in the field of health and environmental protection
15. IPCheM videos on Youtube
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16. 16
CONCLUSIONS (1/2)
Assessing chemicals in construction products within a holistic view of buildings’
“efficiency” in EU requires an integrated approach combining source control
measures and health-based ventilation practices that guarantees the protection
of health (i.e. according to WHO air quality guidelines) while rationalising over
economic and energy expenditure.
The interface between chemicals, products and waste legislation is complex,
and the Circular Economy action plan indicates that further analyses should be
carried out before proposals are made. Two directions are considered: the
tracking of chemicals and the promotion of non-toxic material cycles.
EC efforts are dedicated to facilitating the systematic retrieval and use of
quality and comparable data concerning product emissions, exposure and
human bio-monitoring data as an important prerequisite for assessing the
effectiveness of chemical policies in reducing the health impact of chemical
exposure (IPCheM).
17. 17
CONCLUSIONS (2/2)
Understand and prioritize chemicals/parameters causing risk, and track the
chemicals back to their sources/uses.
Chemical toxicity of products should be evaluated besides from a risk
assessment perspective also within a Life Cycle Analysis perspective. EC’s work
is on-going with the European Chemical Agency (ECHA) to built a database of
emission-specific characterisation factors using REACH data to evaluate the
impact of products in the context of LCA.
EC is working to increase coherence across EU product policies (in particular
Ecolabel, Green Public Procurement, Ecodesign and Energy Labelling).
Two recently launched REFIT (Regulation Fitness Check) exercises by the EC
focus on European regulations covering health and safety in construction and
aim to assess the burdens, costs and benefits of the implementation of the
Construction Products Regulation (CPR) in relation to Energy Performance
Buildings Directive (EPBD), dangerous substances and sustainability.
18.
19. Stay in touch
JRC Science Hub:
ec.europa.eu/jrc
Twitter:
@EU_ScienceHub
YouTube:
JRC Audiovisuals
Facebook:
EU Science Hub – Joint Research Centre
LinkedIn:
Joint Research Centre (JRC) - European
Commission's Science Service
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