Brussels News Update - March 2022

Dear readers,

Welcome to the March 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

A step forward at UN Environment Assembly towards reducing global pollution

The fifth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-5) took place from the 28 February to 2 March in … Read more

New sustainable regulatory framework for batteries in the EU

The European Union is working on an updated regulatory framework for batteries. The directive focuses on circular economy – the … Read more

The EU exceeded its targets to cut greenhouse emissions

The European Union has exceeded the objectives set to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 2020. The initial aim by 2020 … Read more

Stricter EU rules on hazardous substances exposure in the workplace

The European Parliament has published the new legislative resolution for the protection of workers from the exposure to carcinogens, mutagens … Read more

PFAS compounds in firefighting foams to be banned throughout the EU

In order to prevent further groundwater and soil contamination and health risks for people, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has … Read more

Christian Ehler is the new STOA chair

Christian Ehler is the new STOA chair MEP Christian Ehler is the new chair of European Parliament’s Panel for the … Read more

Veterinary medical residues in food continue to fall

The latest data of the European Food Safety Agency (EFSA) shows that in 2020, only 0.19% of the food samples … 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: Biocidal products – classification of … Read more

European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) public consultations

A number of consultations put forward by the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) are currently open. Current calls for comments and … 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: Assessments following the clock … Read more

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Calls for Funding and Awards

For more details on calls for funding and awards, currently open, please click below:

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:

The Nitrogen Element – Sustainable food production?

26 April 2022 Online Registration link: https://bit.ly/3I2CLOURead more

10th International Conference on Mechanochemistry and Mechanical Alloying

6 – 10 June 2022 Hybrid: online and Cagliari, Italy Website: https://bit.ly/3tXg0XwRead more

8th European Chemistry Congress (ECC8)

28 August – 1 September 2022 Lisbon, Portugal Website: https://euchems2022.eu/Read more

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

EuChemS Events Calendar

Other Events

Digital Education Stakeholder Forum

Organised by European Commission, Education Area 22 March 2022 Online Website: https://bit.ly/36aHLnjRead more

Science advice under pressure

Organised by the European Commission’s Scientific Advice Mechanism 27 – 28 April 2022 Online Website: https://bit.ly/3tRYaFrRead more

Latest issue of EuChemS Newsletter

Some of the highlights are:

EuChemS statement on the invasion of Ukraine
UN Environment Assembly on global pollution
Sustainable batteries regulation
Nitrogen Element workshop
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