Brussels News Update - February 2022

Dear readers,

Welcome to the February 2022 issue of the Brussels News Updates (BNU)! This EuChemS monthly newsletter is intended for chemists, policy makers, entrepreneurs and citizens in Europe and beyond who are interested in what’s happening in the world of chemistry. We aim to keep our readers up to date on the latest chemistry and science-policy related news, such as awards, consultations, and various events.

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European Highlights

European universities taking part in the solution to Europe’s major societal challenges

Two new initiatives have recently been presented by the European Commission with the aim of increasing the contribution of universities … Read more

Circular economy: MEPs call for strengthening EU batteries regulations

On Thursday 10 February, the members of the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) adopted a … Read more

Joint meeting of European Parliament committee to address the Farm to Fork strategy

The Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) and the Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development (AGRI) … Read more

New very high concern substances added to the ECHA Candidate List

The Candidate List of substances of very high concern has been recently updated and it includes 4 new substances. One … Read more

Save the date: upcoming UN environment meeting on plastic, waste and chemical pollution

The 5th United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-5) session will take place in Nairobi on 28 February 2022. This event will … Read more

Regulations to make the EU better prepared to manage future health crises

The European Parliament endorsed the content of the agreement reached with the Council of the European Union in October 2021, … Read more

Consultations & Roadmaps

If you would like to contribute to a EuChemS response to any of the below consultations, please drop us a line.

European Commission Public Consultations and Roadmaps

A number of consultations and roadmaps put forward by the European Commission are currently open: Climate change – new rules … Read more

European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) public consultations

A number of consultations put forward by the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) are currently open. Call for evidence on ECHA’s … Read more

European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) public consultations

A number of consultations put forward by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) are currently open. Draft Scientific Opinion on … Read more

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Calls for Funding and Awards

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Open calls

EuChemS Events

In the current environment and status of COVID-19, some events are being postponed or cancelled.

Please find below some of the EuChemS recognised events planned in 2022:

EuChemOmetricS

24 February 2022 Online Registration link: https://bit.ly/3LBZDb4Read more

1ˢᵗ Green and Sustainable Analytical Chemistry

14 – 16 March 2022 Online Website: https://bit.ly/32XQSpNRead more

2ⁿᵈ European Sample Preparation e-Conference

14 – 16 March 2022 Online Website: https://bit.ly/3FUMPt7Read more

For more details on the upcoming events from the EuChemS calendar, please click below:

EuChemS Events Calendar

Other Events

Workshops: Digitalisation of the energy system

Organised by the European Commission 16 February 2022 – 3 March 2022 Online Website: https://bit.ly/338K1ugRead more

Thieme WebCheminar #1: Click Chemistry

Organised by Thieme Chemistry 22 February 2022 Online Website: https://bit.ly/3Hz35RjRead more

Powerful technology through tiny particles: Innovation with aqueous colloidal silica

Organised by Chemistry World 22 February 2022 Online Website: https://bit.ly/3gKYfopRead more

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Yearbook 2021
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Circular Economy
Farm to Fork Strategy
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