Events
Events
2012
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03 October 2012 | Helsinki
Chemicals at the workplace: REACH and OSH in practice
During this workshop participants discussed how the REACH Regulation and occupational safety and health (OSH) regulatory practices can reinforce each other to adequately control the risks from chemicals at the workplace. The first experiences with REACH are available and allow for an outlook on the usability for control, of risks of chemicals in the workplace.
2011
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17 May 2011 | Helsinki
Chesar training day
This training day provided an overview of the functionalities to carry out a Chemical Safety Assessment for a "simple case" and a demonstration on how the information is then reported in the Chemical Safety Report.
2009
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17 June 2009 | Brussels
Conference on EU and world-wide rules for classification, labelling and packaging of chemicals
The conference aimed to inform authorities, industry and other stakeholders about the new provisions for classification, labelling and packaging in the EU, placing them in the global context of GHS.
2012
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01 March 2012 | Brussels
Conference on REACH and CLP Enforcement
The European Commission hosted a Conference on REACH and CLP Enforcement on 1 March 2012, which gathered member state authorities and stakeholders to discuss activities and best practice in enforcing the new legislation.
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23 May 2012 | Helsinki
ECHA Seventh Stakeholders' Day
The European Chemicals Agency hosts its Seventh Annual Stakeholders' Day Conference on 23 May 2012 in the Helsinki Exhibition and Conference Centre (Messukeskus).
2011
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18 May 2011 | Helsinki
ECHA Sixth Stakeholders Day
The European Chemicals Agency organised its Sixth Stakeholders' Day on 18 May 2011, in the Helsinki Exhibition and Convention Centre.
2010
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04 October 2010 | Helsinki
ECHA's Fifth Stakeholders' Day
ECHA organised the Fifth Stakeholders' Day to inform its stakeholders about Agency's activities and news, to share views and to allow stakeholders to ask questions.
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19 May 2010 | Helsinki
ECHA's Fourth Stakeholders' Day
ECHA organised the Fourth Stakeholders' Day to inform its stakeholders about Agency's activities and news, to share views and to allow stakeholders to ask questions.
2011
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24-25 November 2011 | Brussels
ECHA-Stakeholder Exchange Network on Exposure Scenarios
The first network meeting was organised 24-25 November 2011 in Brussels.
2010
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23-24 September 2010 | Helsinki
Experts Workshop on "Dealing with Uncertainty of Non-Test Methods under REACH"
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) held a one and a half day workshop on 23 - 24 September on the use of non-test methods under REACH.
2012
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02-03 October 2012 | Helsinki
Experts Workshop on Read-Across Assessment with active support from Cefic-LRI
The workshop was divided into two parts: the objective of the first day (2 October, closed session) was to exchange views between ECHA, the Commission and the Member States on the assessment of the read-across approach in a dossier. During the second day (3 October), the discussion expanded to what constitutes a robust scientific justification for read-across.
2008
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10 October 2008 | Helsinki
First Stakeholders´ Day
ECHA organised its First Stakeholders´ Day in cooperation with the European Commission.
2011
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10 March 2011 | Helsinki
Joint Workshop RAC-SEAC on Impact Assessment
Joint Workshop RAC-SEAC on Impact Assessment: "Approaches for translating the results of environmental risk assessments for use in socioeconomic impact assessment under REACH. Presentation and discussion of project results" (10 March 2011).
2012
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02-03 February 2012 | Helsinki
Lead registrant workshop
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) organises a "Lead Registrant Workshop" on 2-3 February 2012 in Helsinki. The workshop is targeted to (new) Lead Registrants and will take place in ECHA's conference centre. The content of the workshop will be coordinated together with the Agency's Accredited Stakeholder Organisations who will be leading parts of the programme.
2009
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11 September 2009 | Brussels
Lead Registrants Workshop
ECHA organised together with the European Commission a workshop for Lead Registrants in Brussels on 11 September 2009. The aim of the workshop was to inform the Lead Registrants about the support available, about the best practices of well functioning SIEFs, how to build registrations dossiers and how to fulfil information requirements.
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01 December 2009 | Helsinki
REACH - Substance Identity Workshop
On the 1 December 2009 the European Chemicals Agency organised a Substance Identity Workshop in Helsinki. The workshop clarified key substance identity concepts in the context of REACH processes such as inquiry and registration.
2011
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23 September 2011 | Brussels
REACH Conference - What did we achieve in 2010? How can we ease the way for 2013?
Organised by the European Commission, the conference aimed to assess what we learnt during the 2010 registration procedure, both in terms of early results of the REACH regulation and in terms of process.
2008
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15 February 2008 | Helsinki
REACH IT Workshop
The REACH IT Workshop was organised 15 February 2008.
2007
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05 October 2007 | Helsinki
REACH IT Workshop 5 October 2007
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21 June 2007 | Bonn
REACH workshop "R" in REACH
A workshop to launch the REACH guidance and tools for pre-registration, data sharing and registration took place in Bonn on 21 June 2007.
2008
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14 April 2008 | Helsinki
REACH Workshop - Final countdown to pre-registration and registration of chemicals
The workshop aimed to alert companies that they should not miss the pre-registration "window". It explained the key elements of pre-registration and registration under REACH, focusing on practical aspects for companies to comply.
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07 May 2008 | Helsinki
REACH-IT Stakeholders Workshop
The REACH-IT Stakeholders Workshop was organised 7 May 2008.
2009
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26 March 2009 | Helsinki
REACH-IT Stakeholders Workshop
The REACH-IT Stakeholders Workshop was organised 26 March 2009.
2012
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04 October 2012 | Helsinki
Scientific discussion on the adequacy of two in vivo tests
ECHA invites experts with regulatory, scientific, industrial and stakeholder backgrounds for an open discussion on the use the transgenic rodent gene mutation assay (TGR) and the unscheduled DNA synthesis assay (UDS) under REACH. The aim is to produce a document about the scientific adequacy of both assays to support stakeholders in their testing strategy decisions.
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11-12 October 2012 | Helsinki
Second Lead registrant workshop
ECHA organised its second workshop for lead registrants from 11 to 12 October 2012 in Helsinki.
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21-22 May 2012 | Helsinki
Second meeting of the ECHA-Stakeholder Exchange Network on Exposure Scenarios (ENES2), 21-22 May 2012, Helsinki
The European Chemicals Agency hosted the second ECHA-Stakeholder Exchange Network on Exposure Scenarios (ENES2) on 21-22 May 2012 in Helsinki. The meeting offered participants from ECHA, European industry associations and Member State competent authorities the opportunity to share practical experience in defining and implementing the risk management measures described in the REACH exposure scenario for the environment.
2009
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27 May 2009 | Helsinki
Second Stakeholders' Day
ECHA organised the second Stakeholders' Day to inform its stakeholders about Agency's activities and news, to share views and to allow stakeholders to ask questions.
2011
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12 April 2011 | Helsinki
Seminar on Applications for Authorisation
ECHA organised this seminar to raise the understanding of potential applicants of the authorisation application procedure and the requirements on the contents of applications, as well as the use of submission formats, manuals and tools.
2012
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01-02 October 2012 | Helsinki
Seminar on applications for authorisation
This seminar aimed to improve the understanding of the authorisation application process, covering topics like the procedural steps, the content requirements for applications and the formats, manuals and tools for the application submission. The event focused on the needs of potential future applicants but was also open to other stakeholders.
2011
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07 July 2011 | WWF European Policy Office, Brussels, Belgium
Seminar on applications for authorisation with NGOs and trade unions
ECHA met with representatives of NGOs and trade unions to provide an update on its preparatory activities for the implementation of the authorisation process and to gather stakeholders' input in an efficient and transparent manner.
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28 November 2011 | Brussels
Seminar on the publication of information from the applications for authorisation process with industry representatives
ECHA met with representatives of Industry to provide an update on its preparatory activities for the implementation of the authorisation process and to gather stakeholders' input in an efficient and transparent manner.
2012
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05-09 November 2012 |
Targeted expert consultation: cycloxydim
The Committee for Risk Assessment (RAC) is currently developing an opinion on a proposal for the harmonised classification of cycloxydim for flammability (according to criteria in Annex VI, Dir. 67/548/EEC). The proposal was submitted to ECHA in August 2011 and has been subject of a public consultation ending on 1 October 2011.
2009
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07 December 2009 | Helsinki
Third Stakeholders' Day
ECHA organised the third Stakeholders' Day to inform its stakeholders about Agency's activities and news, to share views and to allow stakeholders to ask questions.
2010
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06 October 2010 | Helsinki
Workshop on Abatement Costs of Chemicals
On 6 October 2010, ECHA organised a workshop to discuss ECHA's plans to develop the capabilities to estimate abatement cost of certain chemicals, and to discuss the role and the interest of different stakeholders in this development.
2012
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03-04 October 2012 | Helsinki
Workshop on analysing alternatives and socio-economic impacts in authorisation applications
This workshop addressed the practical aspects of how to analyse alternative substances and how to carry out socio-economic analysis when applying for an authorisation for the placing on the market or the use of a substance on the Authorisation List. The connections between these two types of analysis was also be explored.
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02 November 2012 | Helsinki
Workshop on QSAR Toolbox version 3.0
ECHA and the OECD invite industry users to a workshop introducing version 3.0 of the QSAR Toolbox. The aim of the workshop is to encourage registrants to use the Toolbox to fill data gaps as well as to share best practice for performing and reporting predictions. ECHA and the OECD also wish to collect feedback from industry on the use of the Toolbox.
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19 April 2012 | Helsinki
Workshop on scientific issues related to oils, fats and waxes obtained from genetically modified plants in the context of REACH
This workshop provided a platform for Member State experts to discuss and present their views on the applicability of the exemption from the requirement to register substances derived from vegetable oils, fats and waxes obtained from genetically modified plants. This exemption is laid down in Annex V entry 9 to the REACH Regulation.
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24 May 2012 | Helsinki
Workshop on Strictly Controlled Conditions
Thursday, 24 May 2012, ECHA Conference Centre, Helsinki The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) held a one day workshop on 24 May 2012 on Strictly Controlled Conditions (SCCs). ECHA met with the representatives of the participating Member States in the Forum pilot project on intermediates to clarify ECHA's understanding of the Guidance on Intermediates and the interpretation of the SCCs.
2011
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24 November 2011 | Helsinki
Workshop on the use of the QSAR Toolbox: Feedback from Industry Users and Development Needs
The first workshop with QSAR Toolbox industry users was held at ECHA on 24 November 2011.
2012
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08 February 2012 | Helsinki
Workshop on the validity of the use of the 'rapid removal' concept
ECHA met with members of the Risk Assessment Committee (RAC), and representatives of the Member States and industry to discuss the validity of the concept of 'rapid removal' for aquatic environmental long-term hazard classification of metals and inorganic metal compounds.