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Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\nS<\/strong>etting the new standards<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\nThe Motion for Resolution (MfR<\/u>)<\/a> is a starting point on the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability, which is one of the pillars of the Green Deal. In this regard, the new Sustainable Chemicals strategy should be coherent with and complementary to the other policy objectives of the Green Deal such as Circular Economy 2 Action Plan, and part of the framework of the Industrial Strategy and EU Beating Cancer Plan.<\/p>\nWith this MfR the Parliament calls the Commission to come forward with the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability based on the following key priority: to upgrade the level of protection of the consumers and the environment. For example, the Parliament is asking for elimination of risks and\/or hazardous substances and substitution to safer alternatives when feasible and calls the Commission to take into account the risk posed from endocrine disruptors and the combination effect of different chemicals.<\/p>\n
In addition, we should promote a science-based grouping approach complimentary with the \u2018\u2019one substance one assessment\u2019\u2019 principle. Grouping is an important approach to assess families as a whole and facilitate the industry by upgrading the protection of the consumers.<\/p>\n
Our target is to set up global safety standards for all chemicals produced, imported, and used within EU. In this regard, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) could support the EU\u2019s international trade policy by defining provisions and fostering regulatory systems built upon EU standards for chemical safety.\u00a0 This would enhance protection beyond the EU\u2019s borders and extend the level playing field.<\/p>\n
The Strategy should also ensure that unnecessary animal tests are avoided, incentivising the development of smart testing strategies and Artificial Intelligence (AI) methods.<\/p>\n
Last but not least, the Strategy should also be aligned with the two main aspects of the Green Deal, \u201cgreen\u201d and \u201cdigital\u201d. In this regard, we fully support ECHA\u2019s initiative to promote the establishment of a fully connected and interoperable EU chemical safety database platform to facilitate seamless sharing of data between authorities and provide public access to researchers, regulators, industry and the citizen at large.<\/p>\n
Maria Spyraki<\/em>
\n\u00a0Member of the European Parliament<\/em><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][mnky_heading title=”Focus” color=”#457ae6″ line_color=”#e2e2e2″ line_part_color=”#457ae6″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1613473433474{padding-top: 25px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 25px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #b8ccf5 !important;}”]<\/p>\n
What\u2019s new at EuChemS?<\/span> <\/strong><\/h2>\nAfter Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn, the European Chemical Society is now also on YouTube. You can find there Chemistry-related content, including videos on our activities and events happening in Europe and beyond.<\/p>\n
The two most recent videos that are available on EuChemS YouTube channel<\/a> are:<\/p>\n\n- European Chemical Society – EuChemS<\/a>
\nThis video aims to present the European Chemical Society\u2019s dynamic work, missions, and goals to the public.<\/li>\n- EuChemS 50th anniversary online celebration<\/a>
\nThis video is the full recording of the EuChemS 50th<\/sup> birthday celebration which was organised online on 3 July 2020.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nDon\u2019t forget to subscribe to EuChemS YouTube channel<\/a> and stay up to date on our latest videos!<\/p>\n
The Motion for Resolution (MfR<\/u>)<\/a> is a starting point on the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability, which is one of the pillars of the Green Deal. In this regard, the new Sustainable Chemicals strategy should be coherent with and complementary to the other policy objectives of the Green Deal such as Circular Economy 2 Action Plan, and part of the framework of the Industrial Strategy and EU Beating Cancer Plan.<\/p>\n With this MfR the Parliament calls the Commission to come forward with the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability based on the following key priority: to upgrade the level of protection of the consumers and the environment. For example, the Parliament is asking for elimination of risks and\/or hazardous substances and substitution to safer alternatives when feasible and calls the Commission to take into account the risk posed from endocrine disruptors and the combination effect of different chemicals.<\/p>\n In addition, we should promote a science-based grouping approach complimentary with the \u2018\u2019one substance one assessment\u2019\u2019 principle. Grouping is an important approach to assess families as a whole and facilitate the industry by upgrading the protection of the consumers.<\/p>\n Our target is to set up global safety standards for all chemicals produced, imported, and used within EU. In this regard, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) could support the EU\u2019s international trade policy by defining provisions and fostering regulatory systems built upon EU standards for chemical safety.\u00a0 This would enhance protection beyond the EU\u2019s borders and extend the level playing field.<\/p>\n The Strategy should also ensure that unnecessary animal tests are avoided, incentivising the development of smart testing strategies and Artificial Intelligence (AI) methods.<\/p>\n Last but not least, the Strategy should also be aligned with the two main aspects of the Green Deal, \u201cgreen\u201d and \u201cdigital\u201d. In this regard, we fully support ECHA\u2019s initiative to promote the establishment of a fully connected and interoperable EU chemical safety database platform to facilitate seamless sharing of data between authorities and provide public access to researchers, regulators, industry and the citizen at large.<\/p>\n Maria Spyraki<\/em> [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][mnky_heading title=”Focus” color=”#457ae6″ line_color=”#e2e2e2″ line_part_color=”#457ae6″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1613473433474{padding-top: 25px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 25px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #b8ccf5 !important;}”]<\/p>\n After Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn, the European Chemical Society is now also on YouTube. You can find there Chemistry-related content, including videos on our activities and events happening in Europe and beyond.<\/p>\n The two most recent videos that are available on EuChemS YouTube channel<\/a> are:<\/p>\n Don\u2019t forget to subscribe to EuChemS YouTube channel<\/a> and stay up to date on our latest videos!<\/p>\n
\n\u00a0Member of the European Parliament<\/em><\/p>\nWhat\u2019s new at EuChemS?<\/span> <\/strong><\/h2>\n
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\nThis video aims to present the European Chemical Society\u2019s dynamic work, missions, and goals to the public.<\/li>\n
\nThis video is the full recording of the EuChemS 50th<\/sup> birthday celebration which was organised online on 3 July 2020.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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