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A&C challenges Overview. Challenge: New Proposal for C&L by France: France will propose stricter category , based on IARC review: restriction/de-selection by regulator and public Submission expected: End of September 2010.
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A&C challenges Overview Challenge: New Proposal for C&L by France: France will propose stricter category, based on IARC review: restriction/de-selection by regulator and public Submission expected: End of September 2010 Advocacy and Communication WHO: „old“ values confirmed EU: ?
1 A&C challenges IARC/C&L Achieved since January • High-level meetings EU-Commission • with Cabinet of Commissioner Olli Rehn (Economic and Monetary Affairs) • with IHCP of JRC at Director level • Start of informal Science Dialogue at EU and national level (e.g. IHCP + BfR Gemany) • Sensitising of key players in European Parliament • Preparing the ground at political and science levels in Rapporteur MS Germany • Initiation of alignment of joint political position between DU and producers (science-based) • Agreement on scientific line of argumentation for Annex XV discussion Main next steps • Joint FormaCare/EPF position to be finalized (ANNEX XV Task Force) • High-level meetings to be continued and extended • Sensitising of competent authorities in EU-27 Member States –> Roadshow • Submit comments in public consultation following submission (October 2010?) • strategic question: one or several in message alignment?
A&C challenges OEL 2 Achieved since January • Ongoing informal contact with members of Regulatory Committee • Further exchange with key players in OEL area /health at the workplace in European Parliament • Further exchange with responsible DG in Commission • Science: Inhalation study ongoing Main next steps • Complete study evaluation • Align approach with DU • Coordinate with CEFIC internal OEL group + others (e.g. Business Europe) • Align OEL and DNEL approaches under REACH • Include OEL position in C&L Roadshow and activities at EU level in Q3 + Q4
A&C challenges IDA 3 Achieved since January • Monitoring of evolution of EU policy-options: • Participation at the Eurofins Symposium: Emissions de formaldéhyde et de COV dans les bâtiments Réglementations et labels (Paris) • Participation at the EC workshop on: Harmonised Framework on indoor material labelling schemes: challenge with a global perspective (Ispra) • Coordination with CEFIC IDA Group • Close Monitoring of WHO work Main next steps • Re-launch dialogue with IHCP based on favorable WHO report (80ppb) • Closely coordinate with CEFIC IDA and DU • Include IDA position in C&L Roadshow and activities at EU level in Q3 + Q4