EuChemS Brussels News Update • November 2021

Brussels News Update - November 2021

Hey, welcome to the Brussels News Updates (BNU), EuChemS’ newsletter for policy makers, chemists, entrepreneurs, and citizens who have an interest in chemistry. The BNU newsletter keeps you up to date on the latest chemistry-related and science-policy news, awards, consultations, and upcoming events in Europe and beyond.

This month, we bring you the news about:

– the updated EuChemS Periodic Table;
– EuChemS discussing green and sustainable chemistry;
– the EuChemS webinars;
– the Global Methane Pledge;
– new restrictions on Persistent Organic Pollutants in waste;
– most recent Fit for 55 package updates;
– the co-operation on intellectual property management;
– … and much more news impacting science and research in Europe!

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European Highlights

The new colour of Carbon in the EuChemS Periodic Table

On 3 November, the European Chemical Society (EuChemS) released an updated version of its iconic Periodic Table, first produced for … Read more

EuChemS discussing green and sustainable chemistry

Various chemistry events focusing on sustainability were organised this month. As an important contributor to this topic, the European Chemical … Read more

EuChemS Awards nomination process explained in 7 minutes!

EuChemS organised on 9 November an online Information Session on its Awards. The event was opened by Floris Rutjes, EuChemS … Read more

From EU institutions to COP26, methane is under the microscope

On 21 October, members of the committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) adopted a resolution on … Read more

New limits for organic pollutants in waste

On 28 October, the European Commission adopted a proposal to eliminate Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) present in waste. The proposal, … Read more

Experts call for a more ambitious Fit for 55 package

The energy aspects of the “Fit for 55 package” have been discussed during a public hearing organised by the European … Read more

More collaboration on Intellectual Property to ensure market uptake of research results within the EU

On 10 November, the European Commission Directorate General Research and Innovation (DG RTD), the European Innovation Council (EIC), SMEs Executive … Read more

Women and Girls in STEM Forum: a step closer to gender equality?

On 28 October, the Girls Go Circular initiative, in collaboration with the European Commission, Directorate-General for Education, Youth, Sport and … Read more

Studying Sustainable Chemistry in Germany

The Leuphana University in Lüneburg, Germany, is offering a Professional Master’s Programme in Sustainable Chemistry M.Sc. tailored for working professionals … Read more

Consultations & Roadmaps

European Commission Public Consultations and Roadmaps

A number of consultations and roadmaps put forward by the European Commission are currently open: Air quality – Revision of … Read more

European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) public consultations

A number of consultations put forward by the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) are currently open. Consultation on OEL proposal Deadline: … Read more

European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) public consultations

A number of consultations put forward by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) are currently open. Assessment Report on the … Read more