On 24 February AmCham EU hosted an event focusing on the future of risk management in the EU chemicals policy. The speakers discussed the principles of risk assessment and the importance of a science-based approach in a panel moderated by Natasa Sbrizaj (3M), Chair, Environment Committee, AmCham EU. More about AmCham EU's position on the EU's Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability here.
The future of risk management and risk assessment in EU chemicals policy
On 24 February AmCham EU hosted an event focusing on the future of risk management in the EU chemicals policy. The speakers discussed the principles of risk assessment and the importance of a science-based approach in a panel moderated by Natasa Sbrizaj (3M), Chair, Environment Committee, AmCham EU. More about AmCham EU's position on the EU's Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability here.
Below find the names of the speakers:
Matthias Herzler, Head of Unit for Coordination and Overall Assessment, German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment
Otto Linher, Senior Expert, REACH Unit, Directorate-General for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs, European Commission
Alexander Majer, Deputy Head of European Regulatory Affairs and Government Relations, First Solar
Kristin Schreiber, Director, Ecosystems I: Chemicals, Food and Retail, Directorate-General for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs, European Commission
Marko Susnik, Advisor to the Secretary-General on Chemicals, SMEunited and Senior Advisor, Chemicals, Austrian Federal Economic Chamber
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