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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. What a month it has been for science-policy activities! After hosting its successful webinar on _The Carbon Element_, EuChemS participated in the first meeting of the \u201cHigh Level Roundtable on the implementation of the Chemicals Strategy\u201d of the European Commission. We also answered to the Public Consultation on Soil Strategy. In May, we bring you updates on Horizon Europe and on the European Climate Law. Furthermore, you will find news about ECHA\u2019s Drinking Water Directive, EFSA\u2019s recommendations on banning E171 from food products, the launch of the rural development manifesto, and much more! Last but not least, we are delighted to announce the two winners of the 2020 EuChemS Award for Service: from all of us, congratulations to Antonio Lagan\u00e0 and Jan Mehlich! Is there anything that you would like to read about in the next issue of the BNU? Let us know! Is this your first BNU reading? Subscribe now [4] to our BNU for your monthly updates! [High level RoundTable] EUCHEMS JOINED THE \u201cHIGH LEVEL ROUNDTABLE ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CHEMICALS STRATEGY\u201d The European Chemical Society, EuChemS, has been invited to the expert group \u201cHigh Level Roundtable on the implementation of the Chemicals Strategy\u201d set up by the DG Environment of the European Commission. The first meeting of the High Level Roundtable on the implementation of the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability was held on 5 May 2021. Nineta Hrastelj, EuChemS Secretary-General, presented EuChemS\u2019 expectations on the role of the Roundtable to Virginijus Sinkevi\u010dius, Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries, and Thierry Breton, Commissioner for Internal Market, who both chaired this online meeting, as well as to all the other stakeholders. Discover more about it here [5]. 350 PARTICIPANTS TO THE EUCHEMS\u2019 WEBINAR ON THE CARBON ELEMENT On Earth Day (22 April), the European Chemical Society had the pleasure of hosting the webinar \u2018The Carbon Element \u2013 Key towards a sustainable society\u2019. This online event saw a wide range of scientific and EU policy discussions on decarbonization. It was also the opportunity to discuss the EuChemS Periodic Table. Over the course of five hours, the speakers from academia, research organisations and the European Commission tackled the carbon cycle, fossil fuel reserves and carbon sequestration and utilization in the energy and chemical sector from different perspectives: research, innovation, policy, economic and political. Read more about it here [6]. [Soil strategy] EUCHEMS\u2019 EU SOIL STRATEGY ANSWER On 27 April 2021, EuChemS answered to the Public Consultation on the new EU soil strategy. Citizens and organisations in Europe were invited to contribute to this survey on the \u2018good\u2019 soil practices to avoid soil mismanagement and degradation. Read the full article here [7]. Meet the 2 recipients of the EuChemS Award for Service 2020 We are pleased to announce that the 2020 EuChemS Award for Service has been awarded to Professor Antonio Lagan\u00e0 and Dr. Jan Mehlich in recognition of their outstanding commitment and work in fostering chemistry in Europe, along with the activities and goals of EuChemS. Read the full article here [8]. [EU Parliament officially votes and unlock \u20ac95.5 billion for HE] EU PARLIAMENT OFFICIALLY VOTES AND UNLOCKS \u20ac95.5 BILLION FOR HE Late April (the 27th) has seen the \u20ac95.5 billion Horizon Europe budget\u2019s official adoption by the European Parliament after the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE committee) gave its final consent over the past few weeks. Nevertheless, the European Commission postponed again the launch of Horizon Europe work programmes. Hence, the publication of calls is delayed at least until the end of May 2021. The initial publication of the Horizon Europe work programmes was due in March 2021. Read our full debrief here [9]. CARBON NEUTRALITY AGREEMENT: ENVI COMMITTEE\u2019S NEW EU CLIMATE LAW On 20 April 2021, the European Parliament reached an informal agreement with the Council of the European Union and the European Commission during a trilogue on the new EU climate law. The European Union and its Member States could engage for carbon neutrality by 2050. Read the full article here [10]. [ITRE committee] ITRE COMMITTEE ON GREEN SOLUTIONS FOR THE ENERGY SECTOR The ITRE committee of the European Parliament, chaired by MEP Cristian Bu\u0219oi, met on 13 April to discuss the decarbonisation of the energy sector in view of the forthcoming official adoption of various work programmes for Horizon Europe, including the \u201cClimate, Energy and Mobility\u201d cluster. Speakers\u2019 presentations mainly revolved around green gases, blue and green hydrogen, and electrification alternatives. Read our full debrief here [11]. ECHA\u2019S DRINKING WATER DIRECTIVE On 12 January 2021, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) presented the revised Drinking Water Directive (DWD). This new regulation aims to harmonize the water consumption legislation within the EU member states. To prepare the DWD, member state authorities can submit National Positive Lists and other modifications until 12 July 2021. Every starting substance, composition or constituent that meets tap water shall be added to the positive lists. Read the full article here [12]. [E171 (2)] E171 (TITANIUM DIOXIDE) NO LONGER SAFE, EFSA SAYS On 6 May 2021, the European Food Safety Agency (EFSA) published a study probing the risks of the toxicity of titanium dioxide \u2013 also known as food additive E171. The European Commission requested this evaluation in March 2020, as the evaluation conducted in 2016 lacked substantial data. When used as a food colouring, this additive gives vibrancy and texture to many colourless industrial products. E171 could be found in processed food such as sandwiches, bakery wares or soups. Read our full debrief here [13]. Manifesto for Rural Innovation On 6 April 2021, the commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth, Mariya Gabriel, launched the Manifesto for Rural Innovation in partnership with the Rural European Innovation Area (REInA). In this declaration, the European Commission supports this initiative which aims to fill the gap between rural and urban areas in terms of social, economic, and environmental differences. The fields targeted by the approach are research, education, industry, new technologies and digital framework. Read the full article here [14]. EUROPEAN COMMISSION PUBLIC CONSULTATIONS AND ROADMAPS A number of consultations and roadmaps put forward by the European Commission are currently open: * Revision of EU legislation on hazard classification, labelling and packaging of chemicals [15] Deadline: 1 June 2021 * Chemicals legislation \u2013 revision of REACH Regulation to help achieve a toxic-free environment [16] Deadline: 1 June 2021 Find out more about it here [17]. ________________________________ European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) public consultations A number of consultations put forward by ECHA are currently open. * \ufeffCall for comments and evidence on 1,4-dioxane and substances containing 1,4-dioxane (under REACH) [18] Deadline: 17 June 2021 * Call for evidence on 1,4-dioxane related to scientific evaluation of exposure limits at the workplace [19] Deadline: 22 June 2021 Find out more about it here [20]. ________________________________ European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) public consultations A number of consultations put forward by EFSA are currently open. You can take a look at them here [21]. * Public consultation on the active substance Dicamba [22] Deadline: 19 June 2021 \u2013 23:59 (CEST) 2021 CALL FOR ELECTED MEMBERS OF THE EUCHEMS EXECUTIVE BOARD The call for nominations for three (3) vacancies for elected members of the EuChemS Executive Board is now open. You are kindly invited to make nominations through the online form by Friday 16 July 2021, 18:00 CEST. The nomination of female candidates is particularly encouraged. More information about it here [23]. _____________________________ ERC Advanced Grants Researchers who would like to compete for an ERC Advanced Grant have from 20 May to 31 August 2021 to apply for the next round of funding. More information about it here [24]. _____________________________ EU PRIZE FOR WOMEN INNOVATORS The call for the 2021 EU Prize for Women Innovators is now open. The deadline for submissions is 30 June 2021, 17:00 CEST. Find out more about it here [25]. 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