2-3 October 2012 | ECHA, Helsinki

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.

The workshop discussions were based partly on practical examples, covering the following topics relevant for the preparation of an application for an authorisation:

• Reaching a decision to apply
• Getting organised for an application
• Scoping and drafting of Analysis of Alternatives
• Scoping and drafting of Socio-Economic Analysis

In total 30 industry experts took part in the workshop. ECHA is planning to hold similar events in 2013.

 

Draft programme

Programme workshop 2012

 

Presentations

• Opening remarks – Matti Vainio, ECHA
• Reaching a decision to apply – Hsieng Ye Chang, Cefic
• How to get organized for authorisation consortia management – Caroline Braibant, Precious Metals Consortium
• Alternatives Assessments for the Flame Retardants HBCDD and decaBDE – Libby Sommer, US EPA
• Evaluating the Technical and Economic Feasibility of Safer Alternatives: A Massachusetts Example – Pam Eliason, TURI
• Economic feasibility in alternative assessment methodologies – Lothar Lissner, SUBSPORT
• How to tackle the analysis of alternatives – Amaya Jànosi, Cefic
• SEA and AofA: a pilot study for a metal building application – Steve Binks, International Lead Association
• SEA/AofA scoping and drafting – experience with DUs – Hugo Waeterschoot, Eurometaux