Highlights from Biocides Europe 2020
Our Biocides Europe 2020 virtual conference, which took place on 1–2 December, provided delegates with the latest developments on biocidal regulations in Europe and further afield.
Using a mix of presentations, panel discussions and Q&A sessions, the conference welcomed experts from the European Commission, Echa, Ecolab, ARCHE Consulting, Enviresearch and more, who discussed the following topics:
- the assessment of endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) under the BPR;
- the product authorisation and active substance renewals processes;
- how to optimise the registration process for applicants and authorities;
- efficacy updates and recent developments in testing and modelling;
- sustainable use, innovation and scope issues under the BPR;
- emerging/horizontal issues for biocides;
- how the biocides sector is navigating the Covid-19 crisis; and
- the impact of both Brexit and the EU’s recently announced EU chemicals strategy for sustainability.
Speakers
Martinus Nagtzaam
Policy Officer, European Commission, Belgium
Claudio Putzu
Regulatory Officer, Echa
Andrea Wegner
Senior Regulatory Affairs Manager, Ecolab
David Dillon
Senior Regulatory and Compliance Analyst, Chemical Watch
Yann Maximilien
Deputy Head of Biocides Efficacy Unit, ANSES
Daniela Romano
Senior Consultant for Biocidal Products, Eurofins
Cindy Van Der Meer
Account Manager Biocides, CTGB
Related news coverage:
- Potential ethanol CMR classification in EU could spell disaster for hand disinfectants
- Denmark to block online sales of products non-compliant with chemical regulations
- Canada reverses ban on octhilinone in paints and coatings
- Denmark to inspect hand disinfectants in shops
- Belgium launches safe use of biocides campaign
We regularly publish news coverage on biocides on our website – click here to see recent articles.
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