SocioekonomiskanalysiReach
Socio-economic analysis is a well established method of weighing up the pros and cons of an action for society as a whole and plays a vital role in the restrictions and authorisation processes under REACH. Restrictions proposals need to contain a description of the risks as well as information on the health and environmental benefits, the associated costs and other socio-economic impacts. Companies that apply for an authorisation to use substances in the Authorisation List may include a socio-economic analysis as part of their application.
Methodology development
Examples of socio-economic analyses and analyses of alternatives
These examples are illustrative in terms of the clarity of reporting, the coverage of the key issues as well as the extent to which the analyses are evidence-based and referenced.
ECHA's intention is to update the list periodically with the aim of having a good coverage of examples relevant to applications for authorisation.
Improving the analysis of alternatives
Valuation of health impacts
Costs of risk management
Understanding socio-economic analysis
Data sources for socio-economic analysis
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Related documents
Cost of Risk Management
Understanding socio-economic analysis
- Introduction to SEA in authorisation [PDF] [EN]
- SEA in authorisation [PDF] [EN]
Methodology development
Related workshops
- 28 May 2019ECHA/FRAM Workshop: Valuing environmental bads: a dialogue between ecotoxicologists and environmental economists on the valuation of environmental impacts of chemicals [PDF] [EN]
- 6-8 July 2016 OECD workshop: Socio-economic Impact Assessment of Chemicals Management
- 29 June 2016 Workshop on Socio-economic analysis in applications for authorisation and restriction under REACH
- 11-12 January 2016 Expert workshop on the valuation of health impacts of chemicals: Recent progress and remaining gaps in the economic valuation of health endpoints
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