Agenda

  1. Topics Covered

    • Articles: Introduction and main elements / defining an article and complex object / the candidate list / the substances of concern in products (Scip) database
    • Introduction to interfaces between different chemicals legislations: Basics and overview / general considerations / international context
      Special restrictions (and more):
      • persistent organic pollutants (POPs): regulatory framework / relevant chemicals and rules / concrete interfaces with REACH/CLP;
      • mercury and compounds: regulatory framework / relevant chemicals and rules / concrete interfaces with REACH/CLP; and
      • RoHS-directive: basics and overview / relevant chemicals and products / concrete interfaces with REACH/CLP.
    Marko Sušnik Marko Sušnik
    Advisor to the Secretary General on Chemicals Policy, SMEunited, and Senior Advisor Chemical Policy, Austrian Federal Economic Chamber (WKÖ), SMEunited / WKÖ
    Christian Gründling Christian Gründling
    Deputy Director, FCIO, Austria
  2. Refreshment Break

  3. Topics Covered

    Special uses and their rules:

    • biocidal and plant protection products: basics and overview / main regulatory elements / concrete interfaces with REACH/CLP;
    • fertilisers: basics and overview / main regulatory elements / concrete interfaces with REACH/CLP;
    • detergents and cosmetics: basics and overview / main regulatory elements / concrete interfaces with REACH/CLP; and
    • f-gases: basics and overview / main regulatory elements / concrete interfaces with REACH/CLP.
  4. Lunch Break

  5. Topics Covered

    • Tracking of possible regulatory actions: Available databases and lists / practical considerations and strategies

    EXERCISE: Defining your obligations for a specific case

    • Exporting chemicals from the EU: The prior informed consent (Pic) system / relevant chemicals and rules / notification – more detailed / concrete interfaces with REACH/CLP
    • Enforcement: Basics and background / practical considerations / EU-wide actions
  6. Refreshment Break

  7. Topics Covered

    • Developing law: European Court of Justice and Echa’s Board of Appeal / basics and procedures / interesting developments / practical impact and why you should care
    • Political context and outlook: EU chemicals strategy for sustainability / REACH review / CLP review / UN activities / OECD activities
  8. Finish

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