International Symposium on Alternatives Assessment: Accelerating Safer and Sustainable Alternatives
The Association for the Advancement of Alternatives Assessment (A4) is hosting a symposium on October 25-29, 2021 on the topic of substitution of toxic chemicals of concern with the aim of highlighting:
A4 QUARTERLY WEBINAR - Finding Alternatives: Resources, Tools and Strategies Used by Practitioners
The Association for the Advancement of Alternatives Assessment (A4) is a professional association associated with the University of Massachusetts Lowell, whose work addresses the scientific, policy and practical issues associated with the transition to safer chemicals, materials, processes and products. A4 is offering an open webinar on June 28 with the goal of presenting the variety of resources, tools, and techniques available to research and find alternative options. These resources may differ from those typically presented in European contexts.
Webinar on key considerations for the identification and selection of safer chemicals
The Association for the Advancement of Alternatives Assessment (A4) webinar will be held on April 12, 2021 at 17:00 - 18:00 (CEST1) / 11:00 - 12:00 (EDT2).
Bisphenol A, nonylphenol and PFAS are included in the directive on the quality of water intended for human consumption
France wants to prevent the substitution of bisphenol A by bisphenol B
OECD publishes guide dedicated to substitution
Textile articles : entry into force of a restriction on nonylphenol ethoxylates
Alternative Assessment and Substitution of Dangerous Substances at Workplaces
The European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) and the Nordic Institute for Advanced Training in Occupational Health (NIVA) offer an online course on “Alternative Assessment and Substitution of Dangerous Substances at Workplaces”.