Helsinki Chemicals Forum 2015 Concluding Remarks Second Day Jukka Malm European Chemicals Agency

Avoiding regrettable substitution: what are the best practices in alternatives assessment Panel 4

3 Alternatives assessment – basic concepts How to ensure transition to safer alternatives Informed substitution risk shifting, chemical vs. functional substitution Based on Available data on alternatives, tools for rapid evaluation, Avoid paralysis by analysis Risk driven but hazard driven steps can play a role Combine innovation and avoidance of regrettable substitution – create industry ownership Sustainable business strategy, product stewardship Supply chain communication DU’s and investors becoming more aware and interested of chemicals of concern Authority driven substitution, authority role Predictability, transparency, steer & guidance

How to move on? Promote available tools OECD substitution and alternatives assessment toolbox SINimilarity eChemPortal, ECHA C/L inventory etc. Need for further work Repository of alternatives, registry of substitutions harmonised data formats & accessibility of information (SME’s!) Analysis or guidance, training Partnership models (Retrospective) case studies, success stories Continue generation & provision of hazard data, including predictive tools (e.g. OECD QSAR toolbox) Shift from authority driven late action to industry driven business & innovation strategy (CEO level) 4

Green Chemistry and Engineering – a fundamental breakthrough? Panel 5

Concepts and principles Hazardous substances, manufacturing/engineering -> product design, life-cycle, supply chains, sustainability in broad sense Holistic view; Green chemistry ≠ green chemicals; ≠ substitution Resource efficiency, energy efficiency Advanced materials, renewable chemistry 6

Fundamental breakthrough? Is it there, do we need it? Continous, incremental progress How to keep pace with the fast developing chemistry, innovation, and market Update the green chemistry principles Tools for developing safe & sustainable products Mainstreaming green chemistry Role of regulation, incentives, market pressures, social responsibility Regulation to encourage, not discourage innovation Educate civil society of the main concepts Continuous stimulation, interaction R/D + regulators + policy Make Green Chemistry part of Green/Circular Economy 7

To conclude…

Topical and interlinked themes & beyond GHS ChiP & supply chain Substitution Green Chemistry

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