1. Substitution of substances of high concern and innovation in sectors in demand
77th CA meeting – 14 March 2018 Reference : CA-September18-Doc th CA meeting

2. Overview
Main comments received
Future actions
Foreseen workshops

3. Comments received (1) Examples of National initiatives
DK : the Danish Development and Demonstration Program for Environmental Technology.
FI : National program for hazardous chemicals
NL : Safe Chemicals Innovation agenda
FR : INERIS to launch a study on PT 8
Support to the list of identified areas for future actions(PTs 6,8,14,18 and 21)
PT 1 to 4 is also an area of concern (DK/FI/DE)

4. Future fact finding workshops
Comments received (2)
Future fact finding workshops
DK : disinfectants : an area where technical solutions such as hygienic design of equipment, certification and guidance could contribute to sustainable use of biocide
IND - paints, detergents, water-based polymers: Preservatives for products during storage - PT 6
Additional comments
Optimize comparative assessment by defining chemical classes of concerns;
Develop harmonized criteria for non-chemical alternatives (efficacy).
DK – reflecting on how certification of new equipment designed for the food sector could be extended to the feed sector or other sectors using piping networks (e.g. swimming pools, air-conditioning systems)

5. Future actions
MS and IND to participate actively in
Future workshops
Possible EU funded R&I project(s) for the biocidal sector
MS consider action, project or study at national level and share their experience with the expert group & COM
IND consider R&I in the areas identified and possibly share experience. Prepare and react to
upcoming public consultations on available alternatives
future calls for tenders under Horizon Europe
Share any concrete information describing the problems with the current situation and the positive impacts that R&I on BP will bring to the society
SANTE E.4 : to define its priorities for the upcoming EU R&I programme in the coming months.
All: try to mobilize the research community to contribute to the future calls for tenders under Horizon Europe.

6. Foreseen workshops
5 October Rotterdam. Antifouling in recreational crafts. Organised by NL
20 November 2018 – Brussels. Non-chemical alternatives to conventional rodenticides. Organised by DE