Substitution networks and platforms
Substitution networks and platforms
Substitution to safer chemicals - European Information Sharing Network
The LinkedIn group is a collaboration space to discuss and share information on substituting to safer chemicals. The group aims to bring together authorities, industry associations, companies, researchers, NGOs and other relevant actors with a demonstrated interest and experience in substitution at EU level.
Network of REACH SEA and Analysis of Alternatives practitioners
The Network of REACH SEA and Analysis of Alternatives practitioners (NeRSAP) has been set up to promote the exchange of views and information on concepts, methods and experiences related to the socio-economic analysis and analysis of alternatives under REACH and the EU or national chemicals legislation. The network is based on collaboration between ECHA, Member States and stakeholders from industry and NGOs.
Other networks
The OECD develops and promotes tools and approaches to support decision making for the substitution of chemicals of concern.
The Portal serves to facilitate the exchange of information on per and poly-fluorinated chemicals, focusing specifically on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) in order to support a global transition towards safer alternatives.
An independent, international institution based in Germany, the centre develops and promotes sustainable chemistry solutions worldwide. Its activities are geared towards moving entire supply chains to sustainable circular economy models, avoiding waste, minimising the use of hazardous chemicals, and making better use of natural resources.
The Association for the Advancement of Alternatives Assessment (A4) is the only professional association solely dedicated to advancing the science, practice, and policy of alternatives assessment and informed substitution. A4 is an interdisciplinary community of researchers, practitioners, and others working collaboratively to accelerate the transition to the use of safer chemicals, materials, processes, and products.
A multi-stakeholder collaborative, the Green Chemistry & Commerce Council drives the commercial adoption of green chemistry by catalysing and guiding action across all industries, sectors and supply chains.
A collaboration network between NGOs and businesses working together to accelerate the transition to a safer, healthy economy, BizNGO’s mission is to promote the creation and adoption of safer chemicals and sustainable materials, thereby creating market transitions to a healthy economy, healthy environment, and healthy people..
European Enterprise Network is a platform for finding potential business partners which can be used for your substitution project. In addition to helping companies forge international partnerships, it also provides advice on international growth and supports businesses in turning their innovative ideas in commercial success stories.
The Marketplace is a free-of-charge platform hosted by the Swedish NGO ChemSec. The platform enables buyers and sellers of alternatives to hazardous chemicals to interact. The Marketplace can also serve as a powerful tool for connecting companies and forging new potential partnerships
Eureka was established in 1985 as an agreement between 18 countries and the European Commission to foster competitiveness and market integration and to encourage R&D cooperation.