Agenda
Day 2, 12 May
Timings are in BST (British Summer Time)
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Welcome and introduction
- Session 5: The assessment of endocrine disrupting (ED) chemicals
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Update at national level: France’s second national strategy and regulation for EDs
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Implementing alternative test methods for endocrine testing strategies
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Endocrine disruptors and other substances of concern (SoC): challenges and limits in biocidal product authorisation
- SoC and ED: definition and regulation
- Impact on product authorisation
- Case study and/or examples
- Best practice in BPR process: lessons learned and open issues
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Experiences in the screening and assessment of ED properties with special emphasis on non-active substances
- ED screening of co-formulants: approaches and tips
- ED assessment of disinfection by-products: impact on active substance approval and biocidal product authorisation
- Proposal for separate ED classification: harmonisation needs with a view to potential double classification
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Legal issues: before, during and after ED assessments
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Q&A and panel discussion
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Lunch
- Session 6: Sustainable use of biocides
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Closing regulatory gaps for the use phase of biocides in the EU
- Analysing gaps in the regulation of the use-phase of biocides
- Regulatory requirements
- Existing national solutions
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New biocide provisions in Germany: a step towards sustainable use?
- New German biocidal products ordinance
- Risk mitigation measures in specific protected areas
- NGO evaluation and recommendations
Susanne SmolkaSenior Policy Advisor Biocides/Pesticides, Pesticide Action Network Germany (PAN Germany) -
Source-control measures for reducing biocide leach from building materials
Michael BurkhardtHead of Institute, Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences, Institute of Environmental and Process Engineering (UMTEC) -
Maximising EU pollinator protection and minimising biocides risks
Noa Simon-Delso, Scientific Director and Project Manager, BeeLife, European Beekeeping Coordination
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Q&A and panel discussion
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Break
- Session 7: How can we stimulate innovation under the BPR?
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Commission perspective on how to stimulate innovation in the biocides sector
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Corporate view on what might stimulate innovation under the BPR
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SME view on what might stimulate innovation under the BPR
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A look over the edge into the microbiome
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Q&A and panel discussion: How can we stimulate innovation under the BPR?
Additional panellists:
Nicole van StratenManager Scientific Assessment and Advice, Dutch Board for the Authorisation of Plant Protection Products and Biocides (Ctgb) -
End of conference