Fecc Business Plan 2014 by FeccEurope

European Association of Chemical Distributors

European business plan 2014 November 2013

Reaching OUT 2011-2014

www.fecc.org

Table of Contents

Foreword.................................................................................................................. 3 Executive Summary.................................................................................................. 4 Trends and Member company surveys..................................................................... 8 International Trade Committee................................................................................17 SHE Committee........................................................................................................18 Responsible Care Committee...................................................................................20 Product Stewardship Committee..............................................................................22 GTDP Committee......................................................................................................23 Precursors Committee.............................................................................................24 Logistics Committee.................................................................................................26 ESAD Steering committee.........................................................................................27

Fecc Secretariat Uta Jensen -Korte – Director General Camila Diaz – Communications Manager Joel D’Silva – Life Science & International Trade Manager Catherine Lefranc – Assistant Ophélie Roblot – Health, Safety & Environment Manager Jan Thienpont – Responsible Care & Logistics Manager

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Foreword Chemical distributors play a significant role in shaping the future of the chemical sector. As this plan summarises, our efforts focus on providing services that support our members in becoming a driving force in the industry. The objectives achieved by our committees in 2013 evidence our progress in becoming a more efficient and effective organisation; a main priority set out by the Fecc 2011-2014 strategy. We are delighted to celebrate our 60th anniversary in 2014. Encouraging the industry to speak with one voice has been Feccâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s priority for the past six decades. This is now more important than ever, as the changing times ahead represent an unprecedented opportunity for us to grow as a stronger industry. The growth opportunities will arise from the necessity to reduce the complexity of chemical trading and supporting the implementation of increasing regulatory compliance. Chemical distributors are uniquely positioned to profit from this growth opportunity.

of paramount importance. The Fecc Congress, Membership Meeting and other Fecc events, offer the leaders of our industry a platform where they benefit from unrivalled networking opportunities.

Dr. Uta Jensen-Korte Director General

The past year has seen our association become stronger with the addition of three members; Cornelius Group, DKSH and Evonik. Developing our membership is a priority and absolutely imperative to strengthen our position as the European voice of the chemical distribution industry. Welcoming new members opens a door to opportuniThe changing times ahead ties for collaboration represent an unprecedented and business growth.

Our members have been an example of positive adaptation; opportunity for us to grow as a Working together is and at Fecc we also stronger industry. essential to succeed, work to evolve and as the recently increase the benefits published Ellwood for them. The work carried out by our committees Atfield report summarises, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Brussels-based goes beyond monitoring, reporting and advising on associations are at the heart of the EU political regulatory affairs. We offer our members tools like and regulatory debates. Since the start of the publications, position papers and guidance docufinancial and economic crisis, their influence and ments to overcome various regulatory challenges. importance has increased enormously. This ineviTaking a more practical approach, Fecc organised tably puts association leaders and their members in 2013 successful workshops on topics such as, under greater pressure and throws up new chaldistribution and competition law, chlorinated lengesâ&#x20AC;?. We are here to help overcome these solvents and exposure scenarios. Thanks to the challenges and to be the voice of our industry. positive feedback we received from these events, next year we will offer seminars on topics such In 2014 we reach an important milestone, as; Biocides, International Trade, Food Hygiene sixty years of serving the chemical distribution and Good Trade and Quality Standards related industry and providing a platform to shape the to pharmaceuticals, food, feed and cosmetics future of our industry. We invite you to join us ingredients. and celebrate one more successful year. The innate diversity of the chemical industry generates a great responsibility for distributors to offer tailored services for manufacturers and downstream users alike. Despite the advance communication technologies designed to facilitate this process, face-to-face contact is still

Wishing you pleasant reading,

Dr. Uta Jensen-Korte, Director General

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Executive Summary

Fecc Board Fecc President : Edgar Nordmann – Nordmann, Rassmann Fecc Vice-President : Neville Prior – CBA (UK Association) Fecc Treasurer : Peter Skou – R2 Group A/S Giorgio Bonetti – AssICC (Italian Association) Ann-Christin Ericsson – IKEM (Swedish Association) Thorsten Harke – Harke Group Gordon Hay – Brenntag Eduardo Parella – Quimidroga

François Du Passage – UFCC (French Association) Peter Steinbach – VCH (German Association) Nathalie Veronelli – Eigenmann & Veronelli Ramon J. Viñas – AECQ (Spanish Association)

Director General : Uta Jensen-Korte

Fecc in a Nutshell Our Mission Promote the chemical distribution industry in order to ensure a sustainable business environment for the sector in the short, medium and long term. Fecc represents members’ interests at the European and international level, while fostering cooperation within the chemical distribution sector.

Objectives ,,Monitor

regulatory affairs and represent the industry’s views before the European Institutions. ,,Increase sustainability by promoting the implementation of the Responsible Care Programme. ,,Serve as a platform to reach out to internal and external stakeholders. ,,Provide expertise and advice to the members. ,,Strengthen relations between the chemical distribution industry.

Vision 2011-2014 “Become THE opinion maker within our Industry so that we are the natural partner for our members, European Institutions and stakeholders”.

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Membership Benefits Representation : Fecc actively participates in European policy development. Representing the industry’s interests and views before the European Institutions, through commenting and contributing in consultations relevant to our members. Working Committees : Expert committee’s work on diverse topics important to the chemical distribution industry. The committees provide the members with regular updates and advice on key industry information, market developments and relevant legislation. Key Information : Fecc members receive key information via newsletters and subject specific publications and guidance. The website members’ area hosts a wide range of documents such as guidelines, expert views on relevant regulation and fact sheets, on issues important to the chemical distribution industry. Networking : Fecc serves as a platform were members benefit from unrivalled networking opportunities. Fecc develops and maintains close relationships with other industry associations that enable our members to connect with industry leaders and key stakeholders. Promotion : Raise your company’s profile through Fecc’s Communications tools such as the members’ section of the newsletter, website and publications.

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Discounts : Members also enjoy reduced rates, for the annual congress, seminars and workshops.

Members We strive not only to offer our members a wide range of benefits, but also to serve as the platform to foster co-operation within our industry in an increasingly international and global context. Developing our membership is a priority and absolutely imperative to strengthen our position as the European voice of the chemical distribution industry. Fecc welcomed in 2013 two new company members, Cornelius Group and DKSH; and Evonik as associate member. Founded in 1935, Cornelius is an independent European distributor of speciality chemicals and ingredients with operations in UK, Ireland, France, Poland, Russia and Scandinavia and sourcing offices in China and India. Cornelius Group plc offers a vast array of specialist raw materials to support product development in the Cosmetics and Personal Care, Food and Beverage, Industrial and Pharmaceutical markets. DKSH Business Unit Performance Materials is a leading specialty chemicals distributor and provider of Market Expansion Services for performance materials, covering Europe, North America, and the whole of Asia. The Business Unit sources, develops, markets, and distributes a wide range of specialty chemicals and ingredients for pharmaceutical, personal care, food & beverage, as well as various industrial applications. Evonik is one of the world leaders in specialty chemicals. Its activities focus on the key megatrends health, nutrition, resource efficiency and globalisation. Evonik benefits specifically from its innovative prowess and integrated technology platforms. Evonik is active in over 100 countries around the world. Our members strengthen our mission to promote the industry in order to ensure a sustainable business environment for the sector.

Latest Key Documents ,,Cosmetics

Regulation 2013 – What is new? – Update document for members ,,Factsheet on the chemicals market in Russia ,,Fecc/ECTA/Cefic Best Practice Guidance (BPG) for working at height ,,Fecc/ECTA/Cefic BPG safe loading and unloading ,,The Fecc Model Agreement on Voluntary Measures On Substances Subject To Trade Controls ,,A.I.S.E., EBPF and Fecc comments on the draft BPR Implementing Regulation as regards Fees and Charges Payable to ECHA ,,Roadmap on SVHC - Final Industry Position ,,Industry messages on nanotechnologies and nanomaterials ,,Cefic-Fecc-AEA-ASD Aerospace communication letter on authorisation ,,Factsheets on authorisation and restrictions

Fecc and ICCTA The International Council of Chemical Trade Associations (ICCTA) provides a platform where chemical distributor Associations from many different countries can meet and exchange information and best practises. Fecc and its national associations actively participate at the ICCTA meetings with the aim to exchange views on practical matters related to Responsible Care/Responsible Distribution/Social Responsibility initiatives. The National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD) is the current ICCTA Secretariat taking over from Fecc in July, 2012.

REACH The 2013 registration deadline - which targeted the substances produced or imported in quantities of more than 100 tonnes per year- the authorisation process, extended Safety Data Sheets (SDS) related issues and the supply chain communication, maintained REACH as an important topic during 2013. Fecc is actively involved in the Expert Network on Exposure Scenarios

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Executive Summary

(ENES) platform set up to promote workable solutions and practical improvements for exposure scenarios implementation. The preparation for the 2018 registration deadline and the dedicated support to SMEs will be a major issue in 2014 as well as the new requirements for nanomaterials which are still under discussion.

CLP The ECHA Classification and Labelling inventory was released in February 2012. Fecc regularly advised its members on how to use the database and expressed their views on the cleanup process to the Directors Contact Group. Fecc follows closely the Commission’s activities with regard to the transposition of the 5th revision of the GHS into CLP and the activities related to the harmonisation of information to Poison Centres.

Seveso The Seveso Directive was adopted on 24 July 2012. Fecc is now advising its members on the implementation of the new rules.

Biocides The Biocidal Product Regulation came into force on 1 September 2013. To support this application Fecc updates and advises companies on their obligations and the procedure to follow in order to place a product on the market.

Pharma, Food and Cosmetics Fecc’s Good Trade and Distribution Practice (GTDP) Committee has actively formulated Fecc positions pertaining to the distribution of pharmaceutical starting materials, APIs and excipients. It further follows all regulatory activity in the food, feed and cosmetics industries, where it monitors European and international initiatives and works actively to define Good Trade and Distribution Practices for these sectors. The committee regularly invites external experts to its meetings to update its members on current and emerging issues.

International Trade Fecc’s International Trade Committee not only informs its members on European and international chemicals trade policy but also provides market oriented information and updates, focused in particular on emerging markets and regions like the Maghreb, Turkey and Russia. The committee also drafts and circulates factsheets containing macro-economic and chemical industry related data in the focus regions. The Committee further updates its members on issues pertaining to Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), anti-dumping investigations and antisubsidy measures, EU imposed sanctions and other tariff and non-tariff barriers.

EXCiPACTTM certification scheme Fecc is an active member of the EXCiPACTTM Global Steering Committee and the Communications Committee. Fecc also supports the initiative by hosting and organising the EXCiPACTTM Training programmes. EXCiPACTTM is soon to be an independent legal entity constructed as a non-profit organisation registered in Brussels. A group of industry experts from the European Fine Chemicals Group (EFCG), the International Pharmaceuticals Excipients Council (IPEC) Europe, IPEC Americas, the European Association of Chemicals Distributors (Fecc), and the Pharmaceutical Quality Group (PQG) are working together on this scheme.

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Precursors 2013 started off with the publication of the Fecc Model Agreement, this document was drafted by CBA (Chemical Business Association) based on a similar UK document and is designed to help

Executive Summary

personnel in chemical manufacturing and distributor companies to adopt a voluntary, risk-based approach to security to identify and address vulnerabilities, improve vigilance, prevent or mitigate incidents, enhance training and response capabilities, and establish and maintain reporting relationships with key stakeholders. The publication of a new Regulation EU No 98/2013 of the European Parliament and Council on the marketing and use of explosives precursors also occurred at the start of the year. This regulation will be transposed into national legislation in 2014; Fecc together with its national association members is involved in the drafting of a supporting guidance.

2013 has been a year of consolidation as the majority of the company site applications have matured and finished the application phase with a TPV assessment. However some of them have shown problems during implementation. The Fecc programme itself has shown a number of area’s for improvement : the overall quality management of the programme should be enhanced and some inconsistencies within the current programme text should be resolved. In order to limit the number of drop outs and increase the overall quality of the programmes, Fecc should step up the pace and assist where resources permit member companies and associations in implementing the programme.

Product Stewardship The Product Stewardship Committee went through a substantial change last year. Although the emphasis remains on creating a platform where manufacturer and distributors come together, a new frame work for the committee was adopted. In the coming years, the committee will evolve towards a specialist forum, where specific distributor industry issues will be discussed with stakeholders throughout the supply chain.

Logistics Responsible Care Responsible Care (RC) is and always will be a top priority for Fecc. Fecc will use every occasion to promote RC/RD and the Fecc EU RC programme.

The logistic committee held regular meetings in 2013; the main topic is the monitoring of the regulatory developments at the UN model and regional modal levels. Fecc participated in several initiatives such as the ECTA work group “safe loading and unloading”.

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Trends and Member company surveys Trends

the biggest chemical producer at 952.5 billion Euros, followed by the USA at 456.8 billion, Japan 175.6 billion, Germany 161.1 billion and Korea 124.1 billion Euros.2

The European chemicals manufacturing and distribution industry has traditionally been a world leader. It also continues to be an important sector and contributor to the European economy. The European chemicals industry as a whole supplies to virtually all sectors of the economy from construction, fertilizers, pharmaceuticals to personal care industries, to name a few.

The European share of global output has continued to decline in part due to stronger relative growth in other parts of the world and also due to a challenging global economic environment. Growth expectations have been reset in the past years and chemical companies face further challenges to achieve growth.3 However, despite the current economic environment the EU is the trade leader in chemical imports and exports in 2012, with a share of 41.6 % of world exports and 34.8% of world imports.4

World chemicals sales in 2012 were valued at approximately 3,127 billion Euros. The European chemicals sector generally remains a leading chemicals producing area in the world accounting for close to 17.8% of these sales.1 China is by far

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1 Cefic (2013), Facts and Figures – The European chemicals industry from a worldwide perspective. 2 Id. 3 See, Accenture (2013) Inorganic Growth in the Chemical Industry – New tools and capabilities for a new world, p.2-3. 4 Cefic (2013), Facts and Figures – The European chemicals industry from a worldwide perspective. 5 Id.

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Trends and Member company surveys Eight countries accounted for nearly 88% of the 558 billion Euros European market, namely Germany (28.9%), France (14.8%), Netherlands (9.6%), Italy (9.3%), United Kingdom (8.8%), Spain (7.1%), Belgium (6.4%) and Poland (2.8%).6 Fig. 2 Country share of European Chemicals sales 7 Sales 2012: â&#x201A;Ź 558 billion (share %)

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Source: Cefic Facts and Figures 2013, www.cefic.org/Facts-and-Figures

In 2012 petrochemicals and speciality chemicals accounted for more than half of EU chemicals sales. Petrochemicals accounted for approximately 27.7%, Speciality chemicals 25.4%, Polymers 20.2% and basic inorganic chemicals were at 15.2%.8

Fig.3 EU Chemicals industry by sub-sector - 2012 9 Percentage of sales by sub-sector Consumer chemicals 11,5%

Petrochemicals 27,7%

Specialties 25,4% Auxiliaries for industry Basic inorganics 15,2% Paints & inks

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Industrial gases Fertilizers Polymers 20,2% Plastics Synthetic rubber Man-made fibers Source: Cefic Facts and Figures 2013, www.cefic.org/Facts-and-Figures

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Trends and Member company surveys Several recent studies have analysed the chemicals industry and distribution and have concluded that despite the economic woes, the main reasons for Europe’s continued success stems from it becoming a major specialty and consumer chemicals hub and its ability to adapt while providing new services and added value.10

2008 and 2012, the worldwide chemical distribution market grew approximately 9% annually, in nominal terms (7% excluding inflation), to roughly 165 billion Euros thus outpacing chemical consumption growth.14 This also led to increased opportunities for distributors especially in emerging markets. The BCG expects the chemical distribution market to slow and stabilise at 6% per year within the next five years mainly due to economic conditions. Thus for distributors the higher share of future growth is expected to come from increased value added services.15 Specific market expertise/knowledge and value added services such as packaging, mixing, and formulation add to increase potential for distributors as well as expand into new segments of the producer’s value chain.16 Emerging markets will continue to play an important role and international distributors are seen to most likely gain a bigger share of the growth in these markets.17

A 2010 Study by the Boston Consultancy Group (BCG), titled “Opportunities in Chemical Distribution”,11 12 concluded that competitive pressures in the distribution industry would increasingly require new approaches to distribution in order to strike a proper balance between providing differentiated offerings and containing the resulting costs of complexity. In 2013 the BCG released a revision to its 2010 study which observed that three years since this has continued to develop with new market factors and trends becoming more apparent.13 The 2013 study concluded that between

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10 For example, Accenture (2011), Looking ahead to 2030 : A review of Trends and Influencers in the European Chemical Industry; Cefic (2011/12), The Chemicals Industry in Europe : Towards Sustainability; KPMG (2010), The Future of the European Chemicals Industry. 11 BCG (2010), Opportunities in Chemical Distribution : Optimizing Marketing and Sales Channels, Managing Complexity, and Redefining the Role of Distributors, p.1. 12 The BCG Study is indicative and data does not necessarily represent the chemical distribution industry in entirety. 13 BCG (2013), The Growing Opportunity for Chemical Distributors : Reducing complexicity for producers through tailored service offerings, p.2. 14 Id, p.3. 15 Id, p.3. 16 Id, p.5. 17 Id, p.11. 18 Id, p.4.

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Fecc Member Company survey (Data 2012) Number of Chemical Distributors Fecc has a total number of member companies close to 1650. Data collected from these indicate that the total number of chemical distributor members is around 830. The total member turnover is around 26 billion. The total number of employees stands at approximately 30000.

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Fecc Member Company survey (Data 2012) Membersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; presence in non-EU Countries In terms of presence in non-EU countries, the top five are China, Russia, US, Switzerland and the Baltic countries. On a yearly basis we can observe a decrease in Russia and Switzerland and an increase in the Maghreb, North African region, the US and South and Central America. %Members presence in non-EU countries (2012)

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Fecc Member Company survey (Data 2012) Members Exports The main export markets in 2012 are Switzerland, Russia and the USA and to a lesser extent the Maghreb Region and Brazil. On a year on year basis the biggest increase is in Russia, whereas exports to Turkey and India have decreased. The US and Switzerland have stabilised in comparison to 2011 data. %Members Exports (2012) RUSSIA

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Fecc Member Company survey (Data 2012) Members Imports Figures from 2012 show that the predominant import markets are China, USA and India. No substantial increase can be seen in import figures in comparison with 2011 data. China, USA and India have shown to be stabilising at the 2011 level. %Members Imports (2012) Usa 61%

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Fecc Member Company survey (Data 2012) Sectors supplied The top five sectors being supplied remain the same as in 2011. These sectors areâ&#x20AC;&#x2030;: chemicals, paint, adhesives, plastics and cosmetics. Sectors supplied by members in 2012 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10

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Fecc Member Company survey (Data 2012) Activities The most common activities among the Fecc distributor members are distribution, warehousing, blending, repackaging, formulating and labelling. No substantial change can be observed in comparison to 2011 data. Members activities (2012) Formulating 65% Distribution 100%

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Joel D’Silva – Fecc David Garcia – Barcelonesa Carsten Guentner – Nordmann Rassmann Steve Fannin – Omya AG Schweiz Pavel Kratochvil – Barentz Michael Paetzold – IMCD

Heinrich Schrage – Lanxess Distribution Michael Thomson – Azelis Fanny Torras – Quimidroga Nathalie Veronelli – Eigenmann & Veronelli Juan Manuel Wilke – Campi y Jove

Franz Saif BTC Europe Chairperson

Introduction The International Trade Committee focuses on issues pertaining to trade with major emerging markets in Asia, South America, Africa, Middle East and Eastern Europe. The committee focuses not only on exports and imports, but also on issues specific to the chemical distribution sector in these regions.

Activities & Achievements 2013 ,,Emerging

market Focus : Russia Organised a high level meeting on Chemical trade in Russia with Eurocommerce on 14 November 2013. ◊ Factsheet on Russia collating socio/macroeconomic indicators and information on the chemicals industry. ,,The Committee updated members on trade regimes and trade defence instruments ◊ Analysis of various Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and trade pacts being negotiated. ◊ Monitoring various embargoes imposed for example on Iran and Syria. ,,Fecc Representation at the Eurocommerce International Trade Committee, DG Trade Market Access Working Group on Chemicals, EuroCommerce Exports Working and the EU Russia Regulatory dialogue – subgroup on chemicals. ,,European Commission consultations ◊ Responded to the European Commission public consultation on a possible EU initiative on responsible sourcing of minerals originating from conflict-affected and highrisk areas. ◊

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and principal issues The Committee focused on various issues pertaining to distribution agreements. Organised a workshop on Distribution agreements and Competition Law on 24 May 2013.

Work Plan 2014 ,,Provision

of information on emerging markets : Analysis of economic climate and investment opportunities in different countries and regions – likely regions and countries include Middle East, South Africa and South East Asia. ◊ Update members on regulations affecting trade and chemical distribution. ◊ Distribute market studies, trends and other publications to members. ,,Continue work on distributor/agent and principal issues. ,,Provide regular updates to members on : ◊ Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) ◊ Anti-dumping investigations and antisubsidy measures ◊ EU sanctions and other tariff and non-tariff barriers ,,Monitoring the Russia Round Table discussions and the Customs Union. ,,Participation in DG Trade Market Access Working Group on Chemicals, the EU Russia Regulatory dialogue - subgroup on chemicals and the EuroCommerce International Trade Committee. ◊

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SHE Committee

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Michael Pätzold

Douglas Leech – CBA (British Association) Vice-Chairperson Ophélie Roblot – Fecc Alain Berthet – BACD (Belgian Associtaion) Henk Boden – Caldic Peter Cooper – Univar Jacques Declercq – BACD (Belgian Association) Ahmed Diboune – Azelis Group Heinz-Werner Dobbertin – VCH (German Association) Virgine Fourneau – Inventec Simona Lai – Omya Marianne Lyngsaae – Brenntag

Eyck-Michael Poll – Ter Hell Renato Porta – AssICC (Italian Association) Gilles Richard – UFCC (French Association) Katrin Schindler – C.G. Erbslöh Heinrich Schrage – Lanxess Distribution Jan Skov Norby – R2 Group Peter Steinbach – VCH (German Association) Raoul Tacou – Biesterfeld Steffen Voss – Aug. Hedinger Willem Vriesendorp – VHCP (Dutch Association)

Introduction & Activities

Cross Sector Group which puts together representatives from the entire supply chain in order to resolve registration and authorisation related issues.

The Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) Committee is an expert group that monitors developments in the areas of safety, health and environment, evaluates critical developments in the legislative process and works closely with relevant stakeholders. Currently, the committee focuses on the Regulation on Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of chemicals (REACH), the CLP Regulation, the Seveso Regulation and the Biocidal Product Regulation (BPR). Fecc’s contribution includes joint development of several guidance documents and official consultations. The committee deals with the implementation of REACH, CLP and Biocides through its involvement in the Partner Expert Groups (PEGs) in charge of developing and updating guidance documents e.g. Guidance for Downstream users, Guidance on compilation of Safety data sheet (SDS) and Guidance on information requirements under BPR. The participation in the Director’s Contact Group, at the Competent authorities on REACH and CLP (CARACAL) and the Expert Network on Exposure Scenarios (ENES) enables Fecc members to be actively represented in the decision making processes of the REACH and CLP implementation. The SHE Committee prepares Fecc’s views on HSE related issues to be communicated to the European Commission, the European Chemical Agency (ECHA) and other industry associations. Fecc is a member of DUCC, the downstream user’s platform and of the newly set up REACH

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Pertaining to CLP, Fecc plays an active role in taking part in the discussion on the information requirements to Poison Centres, in proposing a strategy to improve the Classification and Labelling inventory process and in the implementation of the 5th revision of the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) into CLP. Fecc provides advice on the implementation of relevant legislations e.g. REACH registration, authorisation and restriction processes, SDS relevant issues, CLP or BPR requirements. Monitoring relevant issues and updating the members accordingly is part of the SHE Committee’s activities; it focuses for instance on existing and emerging chemicals legislation outside of Europe, on development of IT tools and on enforcement experience. Other issues of priority include the GHS with the 4th ATP to CLP, to which Fecc actively contributed, the implementation of the Seveso Directive and several initiatives concerning the safety of chemicals. Fecc actively conducted advocacy actions to reduce the fees and charges payable to ECHA in the framework of the BPR Implementing Regulation.

SHE Committee

Achievements 2013 REACH ,,Registration :

Raised awareness at ECHA and the Commission on registration and SIEF involvement issues affecting SMEs. This was used by ECHA as input for the workshop on SMEs. ◊ Case study ‘How to define the REACH registration deadline for imported substances?’ developed by Fecc and shared with ECHA to initiate the discussion and clarify the interpretation of tonnage band calculations. ,,Exposure Scenarios : ◊ Topics important for Fecc and DUCC were raised during the co-organised workshops on Exposure Scenarios and at ENES meetings. ◊ Commented on the ECHA guidance on DU : inclusion of an important section for distributors on ‘Discrepancy between OC and RMM’s from different suppliers’ due to industry intervention. ,,Authorisation ◊ Prepared joint Industry position on the SVHC roadmap together with fourteen industry associations. ◊ Cooperation with the aerospace and defence industry to develop a commonly agreed communication message on the Annex XIV substances and the risk of disruption of supply. ◊

CLP ,,Fecc’s recommendation to clean-up the Classification and Labelling inventory was discussed by the Directors contact group. ,,Set up of an industry platform to agree on common actions regarding the reclassification of nitric acid and its consequences under Seveso.

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Fecc’s views and contributions to be communicated to the EU institutions and external stakeholders. ,,Advice on the REACH, Seveso, CLP and Biocides implementations.

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other relevant legislation that has an effect on health, environment or safety, as needed e.g. Nanomaterials, worker safety legislation, REACH equivalent in non EU Countries, Industrial Emission Directive (IED), Regulation concerning the placing of plant protection products on the EU market.

REACH ,,Raise awareness among Fecc’s members on the 2018 registration deadline and identify tools and actions to support them. ,,Monitor the register of intent for substances proposed for harmonised classification. ,,Member of the DCG : identify solutions for new issues related to the 2018 registration deadline and represent distributors’ interests. ,,Provide company members with advice regarding use communication and implementation of Exposure Scenarios. ,,Co-organise the upcoming ENES meetings and participate in the ad hoc working groups. ,,Maintain the Exposure scenario XLM 2.0 with DUCC, Cefic and VCI. ,,Participation in the development and update of guidance documents (PEGs) ,,Monitor the public consultation regarding substance inclusion on the candidate list, restriction and authorisation annexes. ,,Monitor enforcement actions at Member State level, identify Members’ issues and discuss with appropriate bodies. CLP ,,Monitor and follow up on the cleaning process of the C&L inventory. ,,Follow up the discussion on CLP Article 45 (4) harmonisation of information to Poison Information Centres. ,,Continue to monitor the implementation of GHS within other countries and provide advice accordingly. ,,Advocacy actions to address the nitric acid reclassification issue.

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Responsible Care Committee

VHCP (Dutch Association) Chairman

members

Robert Stuyt

Ahmed Diboune – Azelis – Vice chair Jan Thienpont – Fecc Jordi Prats – Barcelonesa Ralph Alberti – VCH (German association) Päivi Autiovuori – Algol Catarina Carvalho – GROQUIFAR (Portuguese association) Monica Comajuan – Quimidroga Jacques Declercq – BACD (Belgian association) Maarten Dannkloff – Arkema group Fabio Fernandes – Quimitecnica Verena Friedrichs – BTC Eva Frostell Pyhäjärvi – TKL (Finnish association) Melanie Gay – UFCC (French association) Phil Hockaday – Univar Thomas Puehringer – Brenntag Andrew Raybould – Azelis Antonio Ruiz – Barselonesa Steffen Saecker – Safechem Gilles Richard – UFCC (French Association)

Gemma Torroella – Campi y Jove Haimo Zekoll – Solvay Simona Lai – Omya Jakob Lamm Zeuthen – KEMI&LIFE SCIENCE (Danish association) Peter Lauenborg – KEMI&LIFE SCIENCE (Danish association) Sjoerd Looijs – Cefic Alan Looney – NCC Hartwig Mandau – Biesterfeld Heinrich Van Megen – Brenntag François Minec – Velox Peter Newport – CBA (British association) Michaël Pätzold – IMCD José Plana – Quimidroga Matt Pollock – IACI (Irish association) Renato Porta – AssICC (Italian association) Wim Vermeylen – BACD (Belgian Association/ IMCD) Dorota Zakrzewska – HSH Chemie

Introduction

A first draft of a quality management system was created in order to safeguard and uphold the credibility and standard of the Fecc RC programme. A workgroup of National Associations will be established in order to finalise the work. The same workgroup will be responsible on an on-going basis for reviewing the verification reports and will ultimately decide on the granting or withdrawal of the use of the RC logo. The workgroup will report to the RC committee.

Responsible Care (RC) helps the chemical industry globally to operate safely and with care for future generations. Through the sharing of information and a system of checklists, performance indicators, action plans and verification schemes, RC enables the industry to demonstrate how its health, safety, security and environmental performance has improved over the years. The RC companies upgrade existing policies and implement new ones to keep up with and exceed an ever changing regulatory environment; the aim is to have continuous improvement in place. RC requires companies to be open and transparent with their stakeholders, ranging from local authorities and government to the media and of course the general public whilst maintaining their security commitments.

Activities 2013 Fecc organised four RC committee meetings in order to establish a platform for RC coordinators and RC managers to interact and share best practices.

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A second workgroup was created in order to draft a guidance document for the Fecc EU RC programme. With regards to the Fecc EU RC Companies, in 2013 the RC committee granted two companies the permanent use of the logo. In its efforts on improving the implementation of the Fecc RC programme for associations, a visit to Groquifar (Portuguese distributors association) was organised. In 2013 acting by proxy the Chemical Business Association (CBA) RC coordinator submitted eight verification reports to the RC committee pending the appointment of the replacement Fecc RC manager. The reports are an integral part

Responsible Care Committee

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the Quality Management Procedure for the Fecc RC programme (for company applications). Crucial steps in the programme need to be managed and acceptance criteria need to be determined. ,,Finalise the Quality Management Procedure for the Fecc RC programme (for national association applications). Crucial steps in the programme need to be managed and acceptance criteria need to be determined. ,,The Fecc RC programme guidance document will be drafted. A special work group will be created for this. ,,Fecc will start to prepare an RC implementation plan for SMEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. ,,Fecc will create a general easy to use template for RC improvement plans, other existing documents involving the RC programme will be reviewed and if necessary revised in order to make them easy to complete and selfexplanatory. ,,Fecc will create an automated form for the Fecc annual KPI survey, the document will show some interactive features and it is believed that this will add to the more timely submission of the documents. The quality of the data is also expected to increase. ,,Besides the five companies still in an application phase, at least seven more applications will be sought in 2014. ,,Fecc will look into the possibility to promote the programme more intensively to stakeholders.

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Work Plan 2014

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of the Fecc EU RC programme and are intended to analyse the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s TPV assessment and improvement plans to enable a decision on granting permanent use of the RC logo.

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Product Stewardship Committee

Chairman

members

Haimo Zekoll

Incagli Michele – Vice-chair Jan Thienpont – Fecc Peter Cooper – Univar Maarten Dankloff – Arkema Ahmed Diboune – Azelis Sebastien Gallet – ECSA/Cefic Véronique Garny – Cefic

Sjoerd Looijs – Cefic Ferdinand Pree – SAFECHEM Martin Rolands – DowCorning Heinrich Van Megen – Brenntag Veronique Garny – Cefic Sébastien Gallet – ECSA/Cefic

Introduction

Workshop Chlorinated solvents On the 17th of September Fecc hosted together with the European Chlorinated Solvent Association (ECSA) a workshop on chlorinated solvents “The time is over only to sell a product”. The workshop was a great success with more than 70 participants from distributors, manufacturers and downstream users.

The Product Stewardships (PS) Committee brings together representatives of the chemical distribution industry and the main European chemical manufacturers holding Fecc associate membership. The aim is to discuss, develop and coordinate common initiatives on matters that concern the complete life cycle of a product.

Activities 2013 2013 was a transitional year for the committee, a new chair and vice chair were elected and fundamental changes were made to the work plan for the coming years. Throughout the year two main focus points were addressed : The future of the PS committee : The need to attract more members while making the committee more interesting was identified in early 2013. It was decided to focus on one key topic per year. This subject is to be thoroughly discussed during the meetings and the committee will organise a workshop on the topic. The proposed changes will transform the PS committee making it a more attractive discussion forum. Guests from NGO’s, governmental institutions and different industries will be invited to speak on various topics at some of the committee meetings. General information on SQAS/ESAD statistics and major incidents will still be communicated to the PS committee.

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The workshop addressed the current legal framework and gave excellent examples involving companies’ sustainability programmes. Industry examples from SAFECHEM, RICHARD GEISS and the downstream sector were presented.

Work Plan 2014 2014 will see the changes proposed in 2013 implemented. Building on the success of the 2013 workshop on chlorinated solvents, the committee will organise one on food hygiene. The workshop will address the problems and opportunities when dealing with chemical distribution in the food sector. The main focus of the PS committee meetings will focus on related issues to this topic.

members

GTDP Committee

Catherine Martin – Univar – Vice Chair Joel D’Silva – Fecc Ralph Alberti – VCH (German Association) Pauline Ayres – Azelis Franziska Buck – Biesterfeld Anaide Burel – UFCC (French Association) Monica Comajuan – Quimidroga Daniela Fermo – AssICC (Italian Association) Marta Ferrer Monsech – Campi y Jové Ulrike Gerster – Barentz Laszlo Kegl – Forum Products Ltd (Barentz) Douglas Leech – CBA

Introduction The Good Trade and Distribution Practices (GTDP) Committee formulates Fecc positions on distribution in sectors such as pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, food and feed. The Committee also facilitates GMP and GDP education for Fecc Members by organising technical seminars and conferences on related issues. The Committee is also a stakeholder in relevant meetings and working groups with the European and International regulatory authorities, including the European Medicines Agency (EMA), the Council of Europe, the WHO and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).

Activities & achievements 2013 Pharmaceutical ingredients ,,The Committee closely monitored all activities pertaining to the Directive on falsified medicinal products and communicated this to the members. ◊ The committee circulated updates, communications and various published reports to the members. ◊ The committee responded to three European Commission public consultations namely (a) Guidelines for the risk evaluation for ascertaining the appropriate GMP for pharmaceutical excipients (b) Guidelines on the principles of GDP for Active substances for medicinal products for human use and (c) Revision of EU Commission guidelines on GMP for Medicinal Products : Part 1 Chapter 5 : Production. ,,Fecc actively participated in the EXCiPACTTM Certification scheme.

François Minec – Velox Anneliese Neuser – Harke Jan Skov Norby – R2 Group Hanna Puetz – Brenntag Gilles Richard – UFCC (French Association) Stephan Rynka – IMCD Henk-Jan Schuuring – Barentz Christoph Sonntag – Azelis Claudio Zanotto – AssICC (Italian Association)

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Frank MILEK Aug. Hedinger GmbH & Co KG Chairperson

Fecc is represented in the Global Steering Committee and Communications committee of the project. Fecc representative also acts as EXCiPACTTM treasurer. Conclusion of the EXCiPACTTM pilot phase and first certificates have been issued. Fecc hosts and coordinates EXCiPACT TM training programmes. EXCiPACTTM has been successfully launched in the USA in April 2013.

Food, feed and cosmetic ingredients ,,Monitored all relevant legislation and related activities pertaining to Food, Feed and Cosmetic products.

Work Plan 2014 Pharmaceuticals, Food, Feed and Cosmetics ,,Systematic monitoring of all developments in the pharmaceutical sector in particular pertaining to the Directive on falsified medicinal products. ,,Continued involvement in the EXCiPACTTM certification scheme. ,,Actively participate and contribute to the scheme and related implementation. ,,Continue supporting EXCiPACT TM training programmes. ,,Continue cooperation with IPEC Europe/Americas, EFCG and other stakeholders. ,,Review and follow all regulatory and legislative developments pertaining to food, feed and cosmetics. Development of tools and training ,,Organise a GTDP workshop / Symposium on pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, food and feed sectors.

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Precursors Committee

VHC (German Association) Chairperson

members

Ralph Alberti

Jan Thienpont – Fecc Anaïde Burel – UFCC (French Association) Fabio Fernandes – Quimitecnica Enzo Grimaldi – AssICC (Italian association) Douglas Leech – CBA (British Association) Peter J. C. Newport – CBA (British Association)

Claudia Osnaghi – AssICC (Italian association) José M. Plana – Quimidroga S.A. Gilles Richard – UFCC (French association)

Introduction

Model agreement to the European Commission and the CBA to the SCEP as the basis for this guidance.

The precursors committee is a group of experts that shares information and discusses the latest European and global developments in the fields of drug precursors, explosives precursors, the Chemical, Biological and Radio-Nuclear (CBRN) Action Plan with focus on the chemical subgroup and Prior Informed Consent Procedure (PIC). The committee usually meets three times a year and has both an active circulation of information and is engaged with increasing frequency in the formulation of Fecc positions and technical advocacy.

Activities 2013 2013 started off as a slow year pending publication of Commission studies apart from the new Explosive Regulation 98/2013. Fecc has therefore organised in 2013 one committee meeting. Explosive Precursors Fecc in association with the CBA is heavily involved in the Standing Committee on Explosives Precursors (SCEP). The SCEP works on reducing the risk of misuse of certain chemicals to fabricate homemade explosives. The SCEP assists the Commission in its work to further reduce the risks related to the misuse of such precursors. The Commission Action Plan promotes other preventive measures, such as the tightening of security along the entire supply chain of commercial explosives in the EU, including in production, transport, storage, commercialisation and final use. This group is in the process of issuing draft guidance on precursors relating to EU Regulation 98/2013. Fecc is successfully promoting the Fecc

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On the subject of the PREVAIL project (Precursors of explosives additives to inhibit their use including liquids) the aim is to develop the technologies and knowledge for building capabilities needed to ensure the security of citizens from threats such as terrorism, natural disasters, and crime, while respecting fundamental human rights and privacy. Fecc through CBA participated in the project, which is nearing completion. The PREVAIL project will be succeeded by the EXPEDIA project (Explosive Precursors Defeat by Inhibitor Additives) and again Fecc will be represented on this work by CBA. Drug Precursors Involving the drug precursors subject, there has been little regulatory change. The revised proposals on drug precursors are still in the co-decision process with the Parliament and Council. The EU Regulation on Drug Precursors is likely to be voted upon late 2013. CBRNE In the early part of 2013, both the CBRNE action plan and the Explosive Action Plan were merged into one combined action plan (CBRNE) and the list of nearly 200 actions is to be prioritised for further work. Fecc participates in the EU CBRNE advisory group and continues to monitor the activities. In 2013, nine consultant reports were tendered by the Commission and subsequently a tenth was issued on security vetting along supply chains. Fecc and its members are awaiting the publication of these studies.

Precursors Committee

Global Shield Fecc invited the WCO to present its “global shield” programme to the committee on two occasions. The Global Shield project will be implemented over a time frame of three years and is intended to counter the illicit diversion and trafficking of precursor chemicals that may be used by terrorists and other criminal organisations to manufacture explosive devices. At the last meeting in October 2013 WCO were highly complimentary of the Fecc Model Agreement for Precursors and are seeking to use it as a global example of industry voluntary initiatives in the fight against terrorism. Other Activities : with other Associations ,,Further strengthen existing coordination. In that respect Fecc has secured an observer position on the Cefic Security Issues team. ,,Liaison

Achievements 2013 ,,The

Fecc Model Agreement on Voluntary Measures On Substances Subject To Trade Controls was published in January 2013. ,,Provide the basis for the EU guidelines on Explosive Precursors. ,,The World Customs Organisation (WCO) will consider the Model Agreement as a base document for their International processes.

Work Plan 2014 Fecc commits to the following objectives for 2014 : Explosive Precursors : ,,Monitoring the implementation of the new Regulation on Explosive Precursors. ,,Liaise with industry stakeholders in the development of positions and sharing best practices. ,,Promote the Fecc Model Agreement where possible. ,,Continue monitoring the PREVAIL project and its successor project EXPEDIA. Drug Precursors : ,,Continue monitoring the work of the European Commission Drug Precursor Working Group. ,,Providing information to the Commission on the impact of the possible revision of the drug precursors and representing the distributor industry position. ,,Inform members of the pending revisions to the regulations. CBRNE : ,,Respond to the ten consultants’ reports in the studies for the implementation of the CBRNE action plan. ,,Broaden and deepen good contact and discussions with the Commission. ,,Continue monitoring and impacting the CBRNE Advisory Group and Chemicals sub-group

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Logistics Committee

CBA (British Association) Chairperson

members

Peter Newport

Jan Thienpont – Fecc Anaide Burel – UFCC (French Association) Jacques Declerck – BACD (Belgian national association) Ignace Dejager – Brenntag Serge De Wolf – BACD (Belgian Association) Christian Hultenschmidt – VCH (German Association)

Christian Korr – Brenntag Jean-François Mercier – CEFIC Peter Steinbach – VCH (German Association) Robert Stuyt – VHCP (Dutch Association)

Introduction

Achievements 2013

The logistics Committee monitors developments in EU and international legislation concerning the safe transport and handling of dangerous goods as well as transport security related issues. Some of the regulations followed by this committee are : the UN Model Rules, ADR/RID/IMDG/ADN and other issues dealing with the carriage of dangerous goods.

Finalised and distributed of the Fecc/ECTA/Cefic Best Practice Guide (BPG) for working at height.

The committee works directly with relevant industry groups such as Cefic (European Chemical Industry Council), IRU (International Road Unit) and ECTA (European Chemical Transport Association).

Activities 2013 ,,Fecc

hosted the Logistics Committee twice in 2013. ,,At the UN level Fecc monitors the developments of the UN subcommittee of Experts for Transport of Dangerous Goods. ,,Participate at the EU commission DG Move meetings on the transport of dangerous goods. ,,Participation in the ECTA workgroup “BPG Safe Loading and unloading”. ,,Involvement with stakeholders, cooperation and exchange of experiences with relevant international associations (INDA, Cefic, ECTA). ,,Promotion of the BACD “BPG for couplings used during loading and unloading”, Benelux and CBA UK guidance documents.

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Work Plan 2014 ,,Promotion

of the joint ECTA/Fecc BPG safe loading and unloading. ,,Improve the Fecc secretariat’s activities involving the UNSCETDG documents and position papers. ,,Participate in the revision of the SQAS RAIL Module. ,,Fecc will seek to enhance sector and partner attendance through an interesting agenda and by inviting the transport sector.

members

ESAD Steering committee

Frank A. Braeckmans – Exxon Mobil Sebastien Gallet – CEFIC-ECSA Uta Jensen-Korte – Fecc Paul Lancaster – BP Peter Newport – CBA-British national association Leo Rupert – Shell

Peter Steinbach – VCH-German national association Jan Thienpont – Fecc Victor Trappani – CEFIC Maayke Van Noort – DOW Jos Verlinden – CEFIC Haimo Zekoll – SOLVAY

Robert Stuyt VHCP (Dutch Association) Chairman

Introduction The Fecc ESAD steering committee operates in partnership with Cefic. The aim is to oversee the ESAD module of the SQAS system and identify then resolve any issues of concern. The steering committee is responsible for ensuring the integrity of the ESAD module and encourages the ESAD principles being followed by all involved parties.

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and input to the revision of the SQAQ ESAD module, issues which have been discussed are multiple site assessments, assessments made by non-ESAD accredited assessors, implementation of the latest questionnaire. ,,Status and progress of the ESAD system. ,,Encourage the use of ESAD or equivalent system in the Fecc EU Responsible Care scheme.

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of the active use of the ESAD scheme by distributors and chemical companies. ,,The committee has considered and decided upon revisions of ESAD questionnaires and the related guidelines proposed by the SQAS Technical and Accreditation (T&A) Committee. ,,The SQAS management structure changed during 2013. The T&A committee will not only report to the ESAD steering committee for ESAD

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ESAD Steering committee

module issues but also to the SQAS general assembly. The changes take into account the Cefic/Fecc Memorandum of Understanding on ESAD from 2006 and reflect that the ESAD Steering Committee is the independent decision making body composed jointly of representative from the manufacturing and distribution industry for the ESAD module. SQAS / ESAD General Assembly

SQAS / ESAD Executive Committee

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SQAS / ESAD T&A Committee

Achievements 2013 In addition to the newly defined and enhanced role of the steering committee, it was decided that Fecc holds its seat on the T&A committee. Furthermore a representative of the ESAD Steering Committee now has a full voting member seat on the SQAS/ESAD Executive Committee.

Responsibilities SQAS/ESAD Technical and Accreditation Committee The SQAS/ESAD T&A committee has as its main responsibility the development of revisions to SQAS/ESAD questionnaires and guidelines. Other responsibilities are, among others, but not limited to : ,,Training,

accreditation and observation of SQAS/ESAD assessors.

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changes to the General SQAS/ESAD Guidelines. ,,Propose changes to the accreditation manual. ,,Propose changes to the electronic database system.

Responsibilities SQAS/ESAD Executive committee The SQAS/ESAD Executive committee will propose and implement the general policy and strategy of the SQAS/ESAD scheme. The committee will ensure the integrity of the SQAS/ESAD scheme and that the principles are being followed by all involved parties. Other responsibilities are, but not limited to : ,,Endorse,

consider and approve changes to the General SQAS/ESAD Guidelines and Accreditation Manual. ,,Approve, consider and decide proposals from the ESAD Steering Committee and T&A Committee. ,,Note decisions of the ESAD Steering Committee. ,,Approve, propose and implement the budget and financial accounts of the SQAS/ESAD Service Group. ,,Propose, decide and implement the level of annual SQAS membership fees. Apart from the Fecc/Cefic organised ESAD steering committee, Fecc has an active role in both the SQAS/ESAD T&A committee and Executive

Work Plan 2014 ,,Fecc

will promote SQAS/ESAD as the preferred assessment scheme for evaluating the responsible care progression. ,,Monitoring the assessor accreditation and to clarify issues regarding assessors’ accreditation.

Fecc ESAD statistics (data 2012) Graph 1 shows the year to year trend of the number of active SQAS assessment reports, generated per module. After a number of years of steady decline in the number of ESAD assessment reports, the

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tendency has been reversed and is climbing again. Although Fecc believes that there is a large margin of growth still to be obtained.

The promotion of the ESAD scheme will remain a top priority for Fecc. Graph 2 and 3 give more detailed information on the ESAD progress per country.

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Associate members

Company members Algol Azelis Barcelonesa Grup (Until December 2013) Barentz Biesterfeld Brenntag BTC Speciality Chemical Distribution Caldic Campi y Jové C.H. Erbslöh Cornelius Group DKSH Eigenmann & Veronelli Grolman Group Harke Group Aug. Hedinger HSH Chemie IMCD Group

Inventec JSC Ruskhimset Krahn Chemie LANXESS DISTRIBUTION Nordmann Rassmann Omya Quimidroga Quimitecnica.com R2 Group SAFECHEM SteraChemicals STOCKMEIER Group Telko Tennants Distribution Ter Hell Univar Europe VELOX VWR International

AkzoNobel Chemicals Arkema Group (Until December 2013) BASF Dow Corning Dow Europe Evonik Fuchs Kimya Shell Chemicals Europe Solvay SQM Europe Wacker Chemie

Affiliate members Amlin Corporate Insurance (Until December 2013)

National Associations Austria

France

Portugal

Wirtschaftskammer Österreich (WKO), Bundesgremium des Handels mit Arzneimitteln, Drogerie- und Parfümeriewaren sowie Chemikalien und Farben

Union Française du Commerce Chimique (UFCC)

Associação de Grossistas de Productos Químicos e Farmacêuticos (GROQUIFAR)

Germany Verband Chemiehandel (VCH)

Belgium Belgian Association of Chemical Distributors (BACD) Czech Republic Svaz Chemickych Obchodníku A Distributoru Ceské Republiky (SCHOD CR)

Finland Teknisen Kaupan ja Palveluiden yhdistys (TKL)

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Asociación Española del Comercio Químico (AECQ)

Ireland Irish Association of Chemicals & Ingredients (IACI) Italy Associazione Italiana Commercio Chimico (AssICC)

Denmark Kemi & Life Science (KB)

Spain

The Netherlands Verbond van Handelaren in Chemische Producten (VHCP)

Switzerland Scienceindustries (SGCI) Sweden Innovations- och kemiindustrierna i Sverige (IKEM) United Kingdom Chemical Business Association (CBA)

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www.fecc.org European Association of Chemical Distributors (Fecc) Rue du Luxembourg 16B B-1000 Brussels, Belgium Tel : +32.2.679.02.60 Fax : +32.2.672.73.55