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It calls on the perpetrators to be tried for War Crimes at the earliest possible moment. The use of chemical weapons is a crime against humanity of the severest kind… read more [http://www.euchems.eu/newsletters/syrian-conflict-euchems-condemns-use-of-chemical-weapons/]     GLYPHOSATE ARTICLE AND INVITATION TO WORKSHOP Member of the European Parliament (MEP) Pavel Poc [http://www.europarl.europa.eu/meps/en/96715/PAVEL_POC_home.html], EuCheMS and ECTN [http://www.ectn.eu/] would like to invite you to a debate on glyphosate taking place on the 10 May at the European Parliament in Brussels. Join this debate with ECHA representatives and leading experts on glyphosate and discuss glyphosate’s possible negative effect on human health,… read more [http://www.euchems.eu/newsletters/glyphosate-article-and-invitation-to-workshop/]     FROM WASTE TO HEALTH Earlier this month in Malta, EuCheMS brought together researchers and policy-makers to discuss the unique environmental and economic opportunities of circular economy in the field of pharmaceuticals. All materials and conclusions from the workshop From Waste to Health will soon be published at EuCheMS´ website but in the meantime, you can already watch the video… read more [http://www.euchems.eu/newsletters/from-waste-to-health-5/]     SECONDARY RAW MATERIALS FOR A CIRCULAR ECONOMY The European Parliament (EP) services have recently published a report for the EP Environmental, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) Committee on secondary raw materials for a circular economy. This report summarises four presentations by experts and discussions which took place at the workshop “Supporting the market for Secondary Raw Materials in a Circular Economy”… read more [http://www.euchems.eu/newsletters/secondary-raw-materials-for-a-circular-economy/]     NEW ACTION ON CONFLICT MINERALS On 16 March, Members of the European Parliament voted in favour of making EU companies take responsibility for the origin of the minerals they import. Companies will have to check their supply chain in order to respect human rights and prevent them from contributing to conflicts from 1 January 2021 onwards. EU countries will be… read more [http://www.euchems.eu/newsletters/new-action-on-conflict-minerals/]     NEW STANDARDS FOR TREATING WASTE After three years of work, the review of the EU environment standards for waste treatment is reaching an end. During the final stakeholder’s meeting, the stakeholders, together with the European Commission, completed the technical work to define the Best Available Techniques (BAT) conclusions for the waste treatment sector as part of the review of the… read more [http://www.euchems.eu/newsletters/new-standards-for-treating-waste/]     UPCOMING LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS ON WATER On the occasion of the World Water Day on the 22 March, European Commissioner Katainen, Commissioner Hogan, and Commissioner Vella released a joint statement on the topic of water. In this statement, the Commissioners affirm that the Commission will propose in 2017 a revision for the Drinking Water Directive as well as a proposal to… read more [http://www.euchems.eu/newsletters/upcoming-legislative-proposals-on-water/]     2016 REPORT OF THE RAPID ALERT SYSTEM FOR NON-FOOD DANGEROUS PRODUCTS The system covers dangerous non-food products intended for consumers (e.g. a toy, a cosmetic product, clothing, childcare products) and for professionals, which pose a serious risk to their health and safety, such as risks of injuries, chemical risks, etc. The system also includes alerts concerning products that pose other indirect hazards to consumers and the… read more [http://www.euchems.eu/newsletters/2016-report-of-the-rapid-alert-system-for-non-food-dangerous-products/]     DATA ON 15,000 CHEMICALS NOW AVAILABLE FOR USE The European Chemicals Agency has published information on around 15 000 chemical registered substances on its website. This information covers the intrinsic properties of each substance and their impact on human health and the environment. The data comes directly from companies who make or import the substances and have registered them with ECHA. Researchers, regulatory… read more [http://www.euchems.eu/newsletters/data-on-15000-chemicals-now-available-for-use/]     EMA - COLLABORATION WITH ACADEMIA TO BE REINFORCED As a science-driven organisation, the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has recently developed a framework to formalise, structure and further develop interactions with the academic community in the context of the European medicines regulatory network. The framework’s overall objectives are: 1) to raise awareness of the mandate and work of the European medicines regulatory network to… read more [http://www.euchems.eu/newsletters/ema-collaboration-with-academia-to-be-reinforced/]     PESTICIDE RESIDUES IN FOOD Food consumed in the European Union continues to be largely free of pesticide residues or to contain residues that fall within legal limits according to the latest monitoring report published by European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). The report reveals that more than 97% of food samples collected across the EU in 2015 were within legal… read more [http://www.euchems.eu/newsletters/pesticide-residues-in-food/]     ADDITIONAL 65 EARLY-CAREER RESEARCHERS AWARDED ERC STARTING GRANT In addition to the 325 early-career scientists awarded Starting Grants in September last year, the European Research Council (ERC) announced earlier this month another 65 winners of the 2016 competition. They will receive funding, worth up to €1.5 million per project, to build their own research teams and pursue their best ideas at the frontiers… read more [http://www.euchems.eu/newsletters/additional-65-early-career-researchers-awarded-erc-starting-grant/]     Innovation & Entrepreneurship     INNOVATION DEAL – WATER REUSE Earlier this month the European Commission, together with 14 partners from national and regional authorities, universities, knowledge centres, innovators and end-users, signed an Innovation Deal on water reuse. The Innovation Deal will focus on perceived regulatory barriers in relation to the recovery of costs for water services, discharge requirements for urban wastewater treatment, and responsibilities… read more [http://www.euchems.eu/newsletters/innovation-deal-water-reuse/]     Consultations and Roadmaps     ROADMAP: DEVELOPMENT OF A MONITORING FRAMEWORK FOR THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY The objective of the monitoring framework is to assess progress towards a more circular economy at EU and national level, through a limited set of keys, meaningful indicators that capture the main elements of the circular economy. This will also allow to assess the effectiveness of action at EU and national level, to identify best… read more [http://www.euchems.eu/newsletters/roadmap-development-of-a-monitoring-framework-for-the-circular-economy/]     PUBLIC CONSULTATION ON GUIDANCE ON THE USE OF THE WEIGHT OF EVIDENCE APPROACH IN SCIENTIFIC ASSESSMENTS The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) Scientific Committee has developed a draft guidance document on the use of the weight of evidence approach in scientific assessments for use in all areas under EFSA’s remit.  The guidance document addresses the use of the weight of evidence in scientific assessments using both qualitative and quantitative approaches. Several… read more [http://www.euchems.eu/newsletters/public-consultation-on-guidance-on-the-use-of-the-weight-of-evidence-approach-in-scientific-assessments-2/]     PUBLIC CONSULTATION ON HOW EFSA ASSURES THE IMPARTIALITY OF PROFESSIONALS CONTRIBUTING TO ITS OPERATIONS The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has launched an open consultation on its draft Policy on independence. This draft Policy represents the outcome of reflections carried out by a Working Group of EFSA’s Management Board set up specifically for this purpose, and has been endorsed for public consultation by EFSA’s Board. DEADLINE: 5 May 2017 … read more [http://www.euchems.eu/newsletters/public-consultation-on-how-efsa-assures-the-impartiality-of-professionals-contributing-to-its-operations/]     SURVEY ON THE IMPACTS OF INTERNATIONAL MOBILITY AND COOPERATION IN THE AREAS OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING, YOUTH AND SPORT The European Commission has launched an online survey to assess the added-value of the programme Erasmus+ for learners and staff. The survey will help the Commission in gaining a more specific understanding of the impact of the Erasmus+ programme by comparing the changes in attitudes, competences and behaviours of learners and staff as a result… read more [http://www.euchems.eu/newsletters/survey-on-the-impacts-of-international-mobility-and-cooperation-in-the-areas-of-education-and-training-youth-and-sport/]     Calls for Funding and Awards     BOOSTING THE POTENTIAL OF SMALL BUSINESSES IN THE AREAS OF CLIMATE ACTION, ENVIRONMENT, RESOURCE EFFICIENCY AND RAW MATERIALS [http://www.euchems.eu/newsletters/boosting-the-potential-of-small-businesses-in-the-areas-of-climate-action-environment-resource-efficiency-and-raw-materials/]     CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR THE SELECTION OF MEMBERS OF THE INFORMAL EXPERT GROUP ON MARINE KNOWLEDGE [http://www.euchems.eu/newsletters/call-for-applications-for-the-selection-of-members-of-the-informal-expert-group-on-marine-knowledge/]     KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER NETWORK (KTN) [http://www.euchems.eu/newsletters/knowledge-transfer-network-ktn/]     ECSEL RESEARCH AND INNOVATION ACTION [http://www.euchems.eu/newsletters/ecsel-research-and-innovation-action/]     EuCheMS Events     GLYPHOSATE: HARMLESS TOOL OR SNEAKY POISON? [http://www.euchems.eu/newsletters/glyphosate-harmless-tool-or-sneaky-poison/]     TFA VIII – TRENDS IN FOOD ANALYSIS VIII [http://www.euchems.eu/newsletters/tfa-viii-trends-in-food-analysis-viii/]     EUCHEMS EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING [http://www.euchems.eu/newsletters/euchems-executive-board-meeting/]     INORGANIC CHEMISTRY DAYS [http://www.euchems.eu/newsletters/inorganic-chemistry-days-3/]     ICCE 2017 – 16TH EUCHEMS INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON CHEMISTRY AND THE ENVIRONMENT [http://www.euchems.eu/newsletters/icce-2017-16th-euchems-international-conference-on-chemistry-and-the-environment-5/]     ISOS 2017 – INTERNATIONAL SUMMER SCHOOL ON ORGANIC SYNTHESIS “A. CORBELLA” [http://www.euchems.eu/newsletters/isos-2017-international-summer-school-on-organic-synthesis-a-corbella-5/]     SPE2017 - XXII MEETING OF THE PORTUGUESE SOCIETY OF ELECTROCHEMISTRY [http://www.euchems.eu/newsletters/spe2017-xxii-meeting-of-the-portuguese-society-of-electrochemistry-2/]     BIENAL 2017 – XXXVI BIENNIAL MEETING OF THE SPANISH ROYAL SOCIETY OF CHEMISTRY (RSEQ) [http://www.euchems.eu/newsletters/bienal-2017-xxxvi-biennial-meeting-of-the-spanish-royal-society-of-chemistry-rseq-5/]     7TH EUROVARIETY - 7TH EUROPEAN VARIETY IN UNIVERSITY CHEMISTRY EDUCATION [http://www.euchems.eu/newsletters/7th-eurovariety-7th-european-variety-in-university-chemistry-education-5/]     Other Events     MALTESE PRESIDENCY CONFERENCE - MOBILITY TAKES RESEARCH FURTHER [http://www.euchems.eu/newsletters/maltese-presidency-conference-mobility-takes-research-further/]     JRC SUMMER SCHOOL ON ALTERNATIVE APPROACHES FOR RISK ASSESSMENT [http://www.euchems.eu/newsletters/jrc-summer-school-on-alternative-approaches-for-risk-assessment/]     REACH SEMINAR ON APPLICATIONS FOR AUTHORISATION [http://www.euchems.eu/newsletters/reach-seminar-on-applications-for-authorisation/]     BLUEMED – A BASIN OF RESEARCH AND INNOVATION FOR SUSTAINABLE GROWTH [http://www.euchems.eu/newsletters/bluemed-a-basin-of-research-and-innovation-for-sustainable-growth/]     HOW TO BEST ATTRACT TALENTED RESEARCHERS [http://www.euchems.eu/newsletters/how-to-best-attract-talented-researchers/]     REACH 2018 AND BEYOND [http://www.euchems.eu/newsletters/reach-2018-and-beyond/]     PRESENTATION OF THE STAKEHOLDERS CONSULTATION ON HORIZON 2020 - MIDTERM REVIEW [http://www.euchems.eu/newsletters/presentation-of-the-stakeholders-consultation-on-horizon-2020-midterm-review/]     [Glyphosate: Harmless Tool or Sneaky Poison] [http://www.euchems.eu/newsletters/glyphosate-harmless-tool-or-sneaky-poison-2/] GLYPHOSATE: HARMLESS TOOL OR SNEAKY POISON 10 May 2017 Brussels, Belgium WEBSITE: http://www.euchems.eu/ [http://www.euchems.eu/policy-and-communication/policy-workshops/glyphosate-harmless-tool-sneaky-poison/] Read more [http://www.euchems.eu/newsletters/glyphosate-harmless-tool-or-sneaky-poison-2/]     [EuCheMS Year Book 2016 Now Online] [http://www.euchems.eu/newsletters/euchems-year-book-2016-now-online/] EUCHEMS YEAR BOOK 2016 NOW ONLINE The 2016 edition of EuCheMS Year Book is now online here. [http://www.euchems.eu/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/170331-EUCHEMS-yearbook-2016.pdf] Read more [http://www.euchems.eu/newsletters/euchems-year-book-2016-now-online/]     [Chemistry in Europe] [http://www.euchems.eu/newsletters/chemistry-in-europe-4/] CHEMISTRY IN EUROPE _Read the the latest issue of Chemistry in Europe_ here [http://www.euchems.eu/newsletters/chemistry-in-europe-2017-1/] _Subscribe_ here [http://www.euchems.eu/newsletters/subscribe-cie/] Read more [http://www.euchems.eu/newsletters/chemistry-in-europe-4/]     [https://twitter.com/EuCheMS] [https://www.facebook.com/pages/European-Association-for-Chemical-and-Molecular-Sciences/432872506750171]     {can-spam} {copyright}    https://www.euchems.eu/newsletters/wp-content/uploads/mailster/templates/bnu v1_3/img/EuCheMS_BNU_logo.png