ZeroPM Regulatory Watch Update June 2023

Our monthly update on the roll out of the EU's Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability as it relates to persistent and mobile substances. Council general approach on the Ecodesign for Sustainable Product Regulation further clarifies interface with REACH The Council maintained the broad definition of 'substance of concern' as in the Commission proposal, which includes PMT/vPvM …

ZeroPM Science-Policy Webinar: ARChIE – the Australian Regulatory Cheminformatics Engine.

Announcing the ZeroPM science-policy webinar: ARChIE - the Australian Regulatory Cheminformatics Engine: Addressing challenges in identifying, prioritising, and substituting hazardous chemicals" There are around 40,000 chemicals on the Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals. The large number of chemicals on the inventory and the diversity of information available for each listed substance presents challenges for regulators. …

ZeroPM Science-Policy Webinar: Protecting drinking water sources from persistent and mobile substances

Announcing the ZeroPM science-policy webinar “Protecting drinking water sources from persistent and mobile substances” The webinar will provide an overview of the occurrence of persistent and mobile substances in the aquatic environment, specifically focusing on PFAS and pharmaceuticals. Several policy options with their advantages and disadvantages will be addressed. Also presented will be methods and …