1. HERA - CED, 30th March 2001 Communication: Objectives, Status and Activities XXXI CED Annual meeting - 30 th March 2001 - Charles Laroche HERA Communication Team - Chair

2. HERA - CED, 30th March 2001 Status of project (1/2) Status of project (1/2) September 1999:September 1999: – –Start of the project between AISE and CEFIC Context:Context: – –US initiative on hazard (see ICCA program on 1000 High Production Volume chemicals) – –EU revision on Chemicals management Objective:Objective: “Show with real examples that HERA risk assessment concept can provide relevant safety information and evaluation concerning ingredients used in detergents and cleaning products, to Authorities and to the public in a fast, effective and transparent way”

3. HERA - CED, 30th March 2001 Status of project (2/2) Status of project (2/2) 2000: Start development of the project2000: Start development of the project – –Establish working structure – –Draft Guidance Methodology Document – –Start work on 3 pilot substances Feb 2001: HERA presentation to EcetocFeb 2001: HERA presentation to Ecetoc (independent scientific forum) 2001- 2002: Extend methodology and test2001- 2002: Extend methodology and test –Assess 15-20 substances (incl. some in EU priority list) –Refine the methodology (before extension to Phase II)

4. HERA - CED, 30th March 2001 Overall project timing (indicative)

5. HERA - CED, 30th March 2001 Working structure

6. HERA - CED, 30th March 2001 HERA principles PartnershipPartnership Open dialogue with stakeholdersOpen dialogue with stakeholders TransparencyTransparency No preconceptionNo preconception Sound scientific basisSound scientific basis

7. HERA - CED, 30th March 2001 It’s mission is to help: Achieve transparency,Achieve transparency, Demonstrate that HERA is a fast, efficient and practical tool for Chemicals Risk ManagementDemonstrate that HERA is a fast, efficient and practical tool for Chemicals Risk Management Communication Management Team

8. HERA - CED, 30th March 2001 Build awareness and understandingBuild awareness and understanding Get support for HERA approachGet support for HERA approach Influence EU Chemicals management policyInfluence EU Chemicals management policy Contribute to Global Chemicals managementContribute to Global Chemicals management Communication Objectives

9. HERA - CED, 30th March 2001 Status March 2001 Communication material:Communication material: – –Core presentation – –Posters – –Leaflet Presentations to congresses (e.g. CED, SETAC etc), and publication in scientific Journal (SOFW)Presentations to congresses (e.g. CED, SETAC etc), and publication in scientific Journal (SOFW) … facilitating awareness and understanding of the project with both INTERNAL and EXTERNAL audiences… facilitating awareness and understanding of the project with both INTERNAL and EXTERNAL audiences

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13. Status March 2001 Opening today of the HERA website !Opening today of the HERA website ! Address: www.herapoject.comAddress: www.herapoject.com Contents:Contents: – –HERA initiative – –News and events – –Library – –Links – –Contact

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15. Contacts with EU/Stakeholders Scientific review of assessment methodology by Ecetoc: first step in the scientific assessment of the methodology (Feb 2001)Scientific review of assessment methodology by Ecetoc: first step in the scientific assessment of the methodology (Feb 2001) – –Stand-alone organization/scientific forum – –Encouragement received – –Comments being currently addressed

16. HERA - CED, 30th March 2001 Contacts with EU/Stakeholders Presentations to EU Authorities/NGOs:Presentations to EU Authorities/NGOs: – –Various one-to-one presentations made to DG Sanco and DG Enterprise with positive outcome – –Presentation during the CEFIC Stakeholders meeting on 5 Dec. 2000 with positive reactions – –Presentation at Competent Authorities meeting mid Feb 2001 (chaired by DG Environment): well received; follow- up to be ensured by the HERA team with local national industry associations

17. HERA - CED, 30th March 2001 Contacts with EU/Stakeholders Pursue Stakeholders dialogue:Pursue Stakeholders dialogue: – –Follow-up of competent authorities meeting with member states representatives and relevant DGs – –One-to-one contacts with European Consumers, Environment and Animal Welfare organizations – –Second half 2001: organize workshop with Authorities, regulators, scientists, NGOs

18. HERA - CED, 30th March 2001 Conclusion Joint AISE /CEFIC initiativeJoint AISE /CEFIC initiative Transparency is a key element of the HERA CommunicationTransparency is a key element of the HERA Communication Develop the dialogue with stakeholdersDevelop the dialogue with stakeholders Develop communication plan to support this ambitious projectDevelop communication plan to support this ambitious project

19. HERA - CED, 30th March 2001 Visit us at www.heraproject.com !...