Newsletter July 2015

Issue 5– July 2015

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Inside this issue Members’ News Fecc Activities EU Chemicals Legislation Responsible Care and Logistics International Trade & GTDP EU&Other News Calendar

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Members’ news

Application process for the fourth “Science Award for Electrochemistry” of BASF and Volkswagen starts now 

Outstanding researchers have to apply until July 24, 2015

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The International Science Award offers total prize money of €100,000, including €50,000 for the first rank

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The awards ceremony takes place on October 28, 2015, in Tokyo, Japan

The international “Science Award for Electrochemistry” of BASF and Volkswagen is set to be awarded for the fourth time.

Outstanding scientists from all over the world are now able to submit applications online at www.science-award.com. The website also explains the conditions and the selection process. The closing date for entries is July 24, 2015. The entries submitted will be judged by a jury made up of experts from BASF and Volkswagen and representatives from academia. The awards ceremony will take place on October 28, 2015, in Tokyo, Japan. The international “Science Award for Electrochemistry” supports outstanding work in natural and engineering science and aims to provide a stimulus for the development of high-capacity energy storage systems. The Science Award has been offered annually since 2012 and is aimed at scientists in the global academic research community. The total prize money is €100,000, with the first rank worth €50,000.

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BASF creates chemistry with stakeholders to tackle the challenges of sustainable food in Chicago 

Science-based event will address plant science, agriculture,

nutrition science, and food waste BASF is hosting a Science Symposium in Chicago to address one of the world’s pressing future challenges: sustainable food.

Under the banner of “Sustainable Food Chain – From Field to Table,” eminent scientists, academics, and thought leaders from a variety of disciplines are meeting to discuss how food production can be more sustainable along the complete supply chain necessary to feed a growing world population. The symposium is part of a co-creation program marking BASF’s 150th anniversary.

The symposium features six sessions that highlight the focus areas of organic synthesis, metabolic engineering & plant science, agriculture, and food & nutritional science. Attendees will discuss topics such as how to enhance crop yields, how to advance plant science at the molecular and physiological level to impact crop productivity, and how to improve the delivery of quality food to consumers. “With a projected 9 billion people to feed by mid-century, the need for building greater efficiency, flexibility, and resiliency into the food supply chain cannot be overstated,” said Dr. Martin Brudermüller, Vice Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of BASF SE. “Addressing these challenges will require innovation along the whole food chain. This is why we are bringing experts from various disciplines together in Chicago.”

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BASF to sell stake in SolVin to Solvay BASF is selling its 25% share in the joint venture SolVin to Solvay. The transaction took place on July 1, 2015. Financial details were not disclosed. In addition, BASF has reached agreements with Solvay and Inovyn to continue to supply BASF’s site in Antwerp with basic chemicals. SolVin was established in 1999 as a 75-25 joint venture between. Solvay and BASF in the area of polyvinyl chloride (PVC). Source and information

Biesterfeld Spezialchemie Expansion to Brazil In March 2015 Biesterfeld Spezialchemie GmbH started its activities in Brazil. In cooperation with the co-subsidiary Biesterfeld do Brasil, the company has commenced the distribution of specialty chemicals in Brazil and has thus moved another step forward in opening up new markets. “We are happy about extending our activities to the Brazilian market. With our experience in the field of distribution of specialty chemicals and our competence in application technology, we are looking forward to the new challenge. Currently we are developing our portfolio that contains specialty surfactants, carboxylic acids and other products from organic synthesis. Besides, we are pleased to have signed a cooperation for the Brazilian market with Cosphatec, a company producing raw materials for the cosmetics industry”, explains Inge Gotthardt, Business Manager LifeScience of Biesterfeld Spezialchemie GmbH. Ms. Andreia Morelli is the sales manager in-charge in São Paulo. She is a qualified food technologist and has years of experience in the LifeScience industry. Cosphatec GmbH, with head office in Hamburg, develops and manufactures high-quality range of products of complexing agents, antioxidants, emulsifiers and multifunctionals for the cosmetics industry. Since its foundation in 2005, alternative preservatives for natural cosmetics have been its focus.

Biesterfeld do Brazil, established in 1976, is the Brazilian subsidiary of Biesterfeld International with head office in São Paulo.

Biesterfeld International belongs 100% to the Biesterfeld Group. The focus lies on worldwide trade with commodities and specialties in industrial and agricultural chemicals, salt as well as pharmaceutical raw materials and active ingredients.

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IMCD completes acquisition of MF Cachat IMCD N.V. ("IMCD" or "Company"), a leading distributor of speciality chemicals and food ingredients, today announces that it has successfully completed the acquisition of 80% of The M.F. Cachat Company, including 100% of MJS Sales, Inc. ("MF Cachat").

MF Cachat fits well with the IMCD business model and strategy and provides a significant platform for further growth in the United States which is a growing specialty chemicals region.

MF Cachat is a leading specialty chemicals distributor in the US with a focus on coatings, construction, plastics, advanced materials and food. With its head office near Cleveland, Ohio, MF Cachat is active in the Midwest, Central, Eastern and Southern regions of the US and represents leading global chemical suppliers in more than 30 states. In 2014, MF Cachat generated revenue of USD 300 million (including USD 3 million of MJS Sales) and has approximately 90 employees.

MF Cachat is an excellent fit with IMCD given their asset light business model and long term relationships with leading global chemical suppliers. The acquisition supports the strategy of IMCD to become a leading global specialty chemicals distributor.

MF Cachat and IMCD will explore opportunities for synergies by offering both companies' suppliers the possibilities to benefit from each other's network. In addition it will offer further growth opportunities in the North American market, both organically and through acquisitions. Source and information

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SAFECHEM presented Chemical Leasing at "Conference of the Parties" for Basel COP 12, Rotterdam COP 7 and Stockholm COP 7

SAFECHEM presented COMPLEASE Chemical Leasing at a UNIDO side-event during the "Conference of the Parties" for Basel COP 12, Rotterdam COP 7 and Stockholm COP 7. Steffen Saecker, Business Manager SAFECHEM, discussed this innovative Business Model in a panel with representatives from the German and Austrian environmental ministries and from UNIDO. Chemical Leasing offers great potential to support global compliance as a best practice risk management tool for the optimized use of chemicals based on enhanced know-how pooling of all partners along the value chain. Source and information

KRAHN CHEMIE renames its Dutch subsidiary to KRAHN CHEMIE Benelux From the 1 July 2015, ICH Benelux BV, the Dutch subsidiary of KRAHN CHEMIE, will change its name to KRAHN CHEMIE Benelux BV. This change takes place two years after KRAHN CHEMIE's acquisition of the ICH Group with which KRAHN successfully positioned itself on the Benelux market, expanded its laboratory services and strengthened its market accessibility in Germany and Poland. Renaming the company illustrates the company's affiliation to the KRAHN CHEMIE group of companies and allows a unified market identity.

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CORNELIUS INSPIRES BUSINESSES TO STRIVE FOR SUCCESS The chairman of the speciality chemicals distributor and manufacturer, Cornelius Group, claims companies need to adopt a ‘can do attitude’ when times are tough.

Neville Prior has been speaking at the annual conference of the Enterprise Research Centre (ERC), which is made up of five university business schools, backed by the Department for Business and several banks.

Dr Prior was invited to Birmingham to take part in their second annual conference, ‘The State of Small Business Britain’. He was given an opportunity to address 180 people to discuss companies that had survived the recession, what they had done to do so and how some had even achieved high growth through the economic downturn.

Prior told delegates that Cornelius had made a loss in the recession but had turned things around by investing in research, development and manufacturing and expanding into new markets. The company now enjoys sales of around £65m and employs 150 people. Delegates were impressed with what they heard and described the Cornelius story as ‘inspiring’.

Neville Prior commented, ‘’ Fortunately it gave us the perfect stage to talk about Cornelius and what we had achieved. The discussion ranged from strategy to corporate values and revealed how we enthuse and empower our staff to come on

the journey with us. In a recession there are opportunities to do lots of things; we took that risk. It’s been a tough and challenging time but the business is growing and profitable in spite of the economic situation.’’

As part of the conference, the ERC published its Growth Dashboard report, which revealed where in the UK companies are showing high growth and what is driving their performance. For example, since the financial crisis more than 4,000 business start-ups achieved £1m turnover between 2012 and 2014. The information is then used to help Government formulate policy. Source and information

CORNELIUS EXCLUSIVELY BRINGS SWISS INGREDIENT TO THE UK Speciality chemicals distributor and manufacturer Cornelius is proud to announce the exclusive representation of Evolva® for their fermented 99% purity trans-Resveratrol.

Evolva Holding SA is a Swiss company, which provides innovative, high value, sustainable ingredients for health, wellness and nutrition. It has multiple technological capabilities, all using state of the art yeast fermentation. One key product is Resveratrol, which is now available in the UK exclusively through Cornelius.

Resveratrol is a natural plant ingredient belonging to the family of antioxidant polyphenols. It is associated with a range of beneficial effects and is commonly positioned as a key ingredient to promote healthy ageing. What makes Evolva's Resveratrol different is that it is produced by yeast fermentation. This provides the capability of offering a 99% pure product that is free of pesticides and other impurities, which may be found in other sources.

The odourless, tasteless ingredient is recognised for its beneficial effects on cardiovascular health, insulin control, memory and bone health. It’s an EU-approved novel food ingredient and self affirmed GRAS status. It is sourced from a cost effective, traceable and reliable GMP fermentation process (instead of extraction from the invasive weed Polygonum cuspidatum) and is ideal for the most challenging applications and formulations. Read more

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CORNELIUS MAKES UK TOP 200 FOR INTERNATIONAL SALES GROWTH Speciality chemicals distributor and manufacturer Cornelius Group has made it onto a national list of businesses with the fastest-growing international sales.

Cornelius has been included in the sixth annual Sunday Times HSBC International Track 200 list, which ranks Britain’s midmarket private companies with the fastest-growing international sales.

Cornelius enjoys sales of around £65 million and employs 150 people, shipping speciality chemicals to customers in 30 countries. It has also seen annual international sales growth increase by 20% over 2 years.

Chairman Neville Prior commented: “Being included in such a prestigious list is tremendous. It’s a credit to the hard work of all the employees at Cornelius. We work tirelessly to create a respected and trusted brand, with great importance on delivering excellent customer service. Our international sales growth is very important to the future of our business and we're glad to be part of the top 200.”

The Sunday Times list features a diverse range of companies, including cheesemaker Wensleydale Dairy Products, travel search engine Skyscanner and Cath Kidston, the homeware and fashion retailer.

Amanda Murphy, UK head of corporate banking at HSBC, which sponsors the list, commented: “The Sunday Times HSBC International Track 200 is a great reflection of the value of building connections overseas. The world is getting smaller and international business relationships are easier to build, providing ambitious businesses with many more opportunities to grow. I'm delighted to see so many great British mid-sized firms making such a strong impression on the world stage."

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DKSH acquires specialty chemicals distributor Andreas Jennow in Northern Europe DKSH acquires specialty chemicals distributor Andreas Jennow in Northern Europe. With the acquisition of Andreas Jennow, DKSH Business Unit Performance Materials complements its geographic coverage in Europe and strengthens its position as a pan-European Market Expansion Services provider.

With its Business Unit Performance Materials, DKSH provides distribution services for its clients and suppliers in the chemical, personal care, pharmaceutical and food industries. In addition, DKSH offers sourcing services for specialty products from numerous markets across Asia, Europe and the Americas. Performance Materials is the only Business Unit of DKSH where product and service flows are managed from Europe to Asia and vice versa.

Founded in 1916 and with net sales of around CHF 30 million at sound profitability in 2014, Andreas Jennow is a leading specialty chemicals distributor and major supplier of raw materials in Northern Europe and in the Baltics. The company has activities in Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Norway, Iceland, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. Andreas Jennow offers the full product range for the specialty chemicals and personal care industries. The acquisition is immediately earnings accretive.

Peter From, Managing Director of Andreas Jennow stated: “With this transaction, we create an ideal succession solution and a solid foundation for the future development of our almost 100-year-old company. DKSH’s global platform makes the company an ideal new owner. Beyond ensuring the successful continuation of our business, DKSH will provide our clients and customers the opportunity for regional expansion and access to a larger product portfolio. ” Read more

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Brenntag and CECA form a new exclusive agreement Brenntag and CECA signed an exclusive agreement for the distribution of Molecular Sieves in Oil and Gas applications in “Brenntag’s Oil & Gas Europe team is very excited about this new partnership with CECA that will unveil synergies and Europe. This expands CECA’s partnership with worldwide createadded value for our customers, arising from the alignchemical distributor Brenntag. ment of the strengths of our companies. CECA will profit CECA is very happy to announce the signing of an exclusive from Brenntag’s outstanding market expertise and local repdistribution contract with Brenntag, the global market leader resentations. in chemical distribution, effective on July 1, 2015.

“CECA will bring to the table its wide range of specialty prodAccording to this agreement, Brenntag can now offer CECA’s ucts and solutions for Natural gas drying & sweetening, petmolecular sieves to selected companies in the Oil and Gas rochemical and refining, along with technical advice and supindustry. port offered to customers. We will take advantage of Brenntag’s local and international presence as well as its Thierry Vassalo, General Manager for CECA’s Molecular Sieves, adds, “We are currently implementing a global part- close customer relationship. We are very confident that this association will bring value to our customers.” CECA’s prodnership with Brenntag for Molecular Sieves in the Oil and Gas industry in Europe, Latin America and Canada , as well as ucts in this section are marketed under the following trade with Brenntag’s well-known subsidiary COASTAL in the USA.“ name: SILIPORITE®.

Pablo Pintor, European Manager Oil & Gas Process Chemistry & Services for Brenntag Oil & Gas Europe, says:

The agreement will be effective on July 1, 2015. Source and information

ALGOL CHEMICALS CELEBRATES 20 YEARS IN LATVIA Alvils Brants was appointed managing director on 1 November 2001. Net sales had reached LVL 1.5 million (about EUR 2.1 million). In 2002 the company joined the Responsible Care programme and was granted ISO 9000 certification. Algol Latvia was one of the first chemical distributors in Latvia to have a locally certified quality Algol Latvia’s first deal, signed in September of the same year, was for the delivery of 8 metric tonnes of Omya’s prod- management system. uct Myanit 20 to the company’s landlord Latvijas Krāsas, In June 2003 Algol Latvia SIA was renamed Algol Chemicals later Baltic Color (Tikkurila Group).

SIA. This was a corporate decision to prioritize and separate The company’s activities started slowly. In 1995 there were the chemical business from the pharma business. The new no computers. The first mobile phones came from Ericsson. name also gave a clear message about the focus of the International faxes could be sent from Lattelecom’s business. communications centre on Dzirnavu street at the price of In 2008 the company moved to new office and warehouse LVL 1.21 (about EUR 1.73) for one A4 page. premises at Beweship’s newly built terminal together with By 1997, however, the business was already five times bigger Algol Pharma. At the same time the country experienced than in the previous year. At the end of the year Algol Latvia record high inflation of 17.5 percent in April, one of the first SIA had nine employees. Its biggest customer was Olainfarm, signs of the recession that would become a global crisis. one of the leading pharmaceutical companies in Latvia.

Some major customers began delaying payments. In 2009 the effects of the banking crisis were felt strongly. Read more Algol Latvia SIA was established in 1995 with only two employees: Alvils Brants, Assistant Director, and Inese Budre, Sales Assistant. Operations began in a small 24-square-metre office on the premises of the Latvijas Krāsas paint factory.

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Members’ news

Azelis opens new food application laboratory in Central Europe Azelis is delighted to announce the opening of a new Food Application kitchen on 1st July 2015 in Prague to provide value added formulation support to customers in the Czech Republic, Slovak Republic and Hungary for all food and beverage applications.

The new lab will provide R&D and on-going formulation support of our comprehensive and growing range of speciality food ingredients from leading global manufacturers.

Jakub Matys, Regional Managing Director Azelis CE said, "Dedicated sales, marketing and technical support of innovative ingredients forms the cornerstone of our food and health business and we are continually looking to improve our value added service. We are very happy to have this first class facility to support our customers and principals in the development of new recipes/formulations and are certain that the new application kitchen will result in extra business opportunities." Azelis' food technologists will explore new application concepts and develop tasty and healthy recipes to meet the food mega-trends of clean and clear labels that consumers are looking for. Source and information

Annual Report 2014: Inspire!

Caldic is delighted to present to you its annual report 2014. “Closing a year is a perfect opportunity to take a look in the rear-view mirror. We can say that 2014 has been a year of transition, in which we have further sharpened our vision of aspiring to a complete and inspirational customer focus.

This has resulted in taking significant steps forward in projects that encourage the interaction between our international knowledge fields and promote innovative business�.

Go to the online version via www.annualreport.caldic.com

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BASF and Fraunhofer IPMS-CNT jointly develop electronic materials 

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Partnership between BASF and Fraunhofer IPMS-CNT to develop advanced materials for the semiconductor industry Advanced application tests for customers

BASF and Fraunhofer IPMSCNT announced today that they have joined forces to develop innovative solutions for the semiconductor industry. BASF has installed a modern tool for electrochemical metal deposition at the Fraunhofer IPMS Center for Nanoelectronic Technologies (CNT) in Dresden.

In pilot tests at the CNT, the latest technologies and innovative chemicals are further developed and tailored for BASF customers. BASF and Fraunhofer are using the same tool and technology used by customers, enabling customers to significantly reduce qualification effort. This saves customers development time, reduces their costs, and allows them to work more efficiently. When the pilot tests at the CNT are completed, customers will have direct access to ready-to-use processes for the production of advanced electronic materials.

"The collaboration with Fraunhofer IPMS-CNT in Dresden is further proof of BASF's commitment to meet the growing demands of the semiconductor industry. It allows our global customers to evaluate our innovative solutions for advanced microchip technologies under production conditions”, says Dr. Lothar Laupichler, Senior Vice President, Electronic Materials at BASF. "In our global R&D network, which now includes IPMS-CNT, we will be collaborating with customers to develop products for the semiconductor industry that surpass current standards."

Dr. Romy Liske, business unit manager at the Fraunhofer Center for Nanoelectronic Technologies, adds, "The further development of materials and processes together with BASF is an important step toward achieving the ever-growing requirements that microchips have to fulfill in terms of functionality, speed, and energy efficiency. "Microchips are widely used in the electronics industry, for example in computers, mobile phones, and electronic components for automobiles. They are manufactured on monocrystalline silicon wafers typically 300 mm in diameter in extremely clean environments known as clean rooms. The network of conductor paths in a microchip is created by means of electrochemical deposition. Source and information

Clean room at Fraunhofer IPMS-CNT Dresden.

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Fecc Activities

The Communications Network group meeting is finally taking place at our Fecc Offices on September 2, so do not miss this opportunity to learn more about Sales & Marketing strategies. We are extending our invitation to all our members’ Communications staff, therefor do not hesitate to contact us if you are interested in joining the group or to find out more about the agenda.

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Growing international: strategies for overcoming significant challenges associated with planning, establishing and growing operations in multiple countries.

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Establishing marketing function: who, how, why. Workable solutions for efficient marketing. Measuring success: marketing metrics.

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Sales & Marketing function: working together for success. Challenging perceptions, creating winning teams.

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Building up your marketing strategy: a year on. Following up on the discussions during 2013, 2014 and 2015 Congresses Should you need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact: Alexandra Mengesha at ame@fecc.org

2016 Sponsorship Package Booklet coming soon !

BECOME A SPONSPOR As we are getting ready for the upcoming Congress taking place in Istanbul, we invite you to consider in becoming a sponsor and to check our NEW sponsorship package booklet which will be coming out very soon. We thank you in advance for your continual support in making our Congress another very successful event !

Should you be interested in sponsoring or need further information about our new package, please do not hesitate to contact : Alexandra Mengesha, Communications and Membership Development Management at ame@fecc.org

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EU Chemicals Legislation

ECHA letter campaign on substances shortlisted for possible regulatory actions ECHA launched a letter campaign on substances shortlisted for possible regulatory actions.

ECHA has selected around 200 substances from the REACH registration database for further scrutiny by the Member State competent authorities to decide whether there is a need for regulatory actions, such as compliance check, substance evaluation, harmonised classification and labelling, authorisation or restriction. MSCAs and ECHA conduct this exercise annually as part of the common screening approach (for more information, please see: http://echa.europa.eu/addressing-chemicals-ofconcern/substances-of-potential-concern/screening ). The aim of this collaborative effort is to identify substances that pose risk for human health or the environment and take them forward to the most appropriate REACH and CLP processes to ensure their safe use.

These shortlisted substances are registered in around 2 000 registration dossiers. The selection is based on an automated IT screening focusing on potential CMR, PBT, endocrine disrupting or sensitising properties combined with uses that lead to likely exposures.

The objectives of this campaign are to: • • •

Increase transparency in the early stages of substance selection Give registrants the possibility to clarify the hazard and exposure profile of their substances Improve the quality in the registration dossiers by triggering updates for substances that matter early enough in the process

Therefore, registrants of these short-listed substances have or will soon receive a letter from ECHA informing them of the on -going activities for their substance. They are invited to update their dossier to address any shortcomings as soon as possible.

In particular the letter will indicate the trigger(s) for shortlisting and provide general recommendation on how to improve information on SID, read-across, uses and tonnage per use. Up-to-date information will help the Member State authorities to better assess whether the concern indicated by the IT and manual screening is confirmed and regulatory action is still considered appropriate.

Get ready for the last registration deadline for chemicals All chemical substances produced or imported in the European Economic Area between 1 and 100 tonnes a year need to be registered by 31 May 2018 with the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA). This is the last deadline for existing chemicals under the REACH Regulation. It will complete the gathering of data on substances manufactured or used in Europe, and will ultimately improve human health and the environment.

Companies need to register by the deadline to be legally on the market. In addition, companies who have registered their chemicals will be able to show their customers that they are a responsible supplier who has contributed to the safe use of chemicals.

The first phase of REACH registration 2018 is about knowing your portfolio and starting preparations now. Companies should analyse the sales and production volumes of their substance portfolio, review their obligations under REACH, and make a plan on how to manage their registrations for the last deadline. Correct substance identification at this early stage is essential for the process.

ECHA, the Member States and industry organisations are here to help potential registrants and the new Support web section on ECHA’s website will help them with their registration tasks. More practical support will become available phase-by -phase over the coming years. The REACH 2018 pages work as a gateway to all relevant information.

A webinar on the first phase will take place on Wednesday 24 June at 11:00 (Helsinki time). It will offer a basic understanding of which substances need to be registered, what information will be required, and what elements contribute to the cost of registration. Participating companies will have the opportunity to ask questions from ECHA’s experts.

Background material for media http://echa.europa.eu/press/press-material/pr-for-reach-2018

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5TH REACH EN FORCE project focusing on obligations related to extended safety data sheets (eSDSs), exposure scenarios, risk management measures and operational conditions.

The precise scope of the project will be defined during the preparatory phase, with the project inspections executed in 2017 and results expected in 2018.

The Forum also chose 14 specific restriction entries for its fourth coordinated enforcement pro-ject (REF-4).

When joining the project, each participating Member State will choose restrictions from this list which are most relevant to their national priorities and market situation. Each Member State will only report inspections related to these chosen restrictions within the project. The REF-4 inspections will take place in 2016 and the report will be available in 2017.

Cefic’s REACH Information and Experience Exchange Forum (RIEF IV) Fecc participated in the Cefic’s 4th REACH Information and Experience Exchange Forum. A very consistent and complete agenda was presented: news for 2018 Registration deadline, authorisation, exposure scenarios, legal developments, scientific developments…

The presentations are available on CEFIC’s website: http://www.cefic.org/Industry-support/Implementing-reach/Informationand-Experience-Exchange-Forum/RIEF-IV-19-June-2015---Presentations/

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REACH 2018 registration deadline ECHA has launched the communication campaign for the REACH registration 2018.

The press release is available in the 22 languages of the EU on the ECHA website: http://echa.europa.eu/view-article/-/ journal_content/title/get-ready-for-the-last-registration-deadline-for-chemicals

There is also a webpage that helps companies to understand what they need to do and take them through the process step-by-step.

For more info: http://echa.europa.eu/reach-2018

18TH CARACAL meeting Fecc attended the CARACAL meeting held in Brussels the 24th and 25th of June. As a follow-up of that meeting the latest consolidated version of the CLP is already available in html format in EURLEX. A pdf version is expected to be available on 23 July 2015.

This version consolidates the CLP up to the 6th ATP (but part of it - see below) and the (later) ATP on soluble packaging The only exceptions to these consolidations are: •

5th ATP: for 1 substance (CTPHT) the application date is 1 April 2016

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6th ATP: the Table with Annex VI HCL substances is applicable as of 1 January 2016

The html version is available at: http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:02008R1272-20150601

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Seminar on application for authorisation Fecc attended the Seminar on application for authorisation held in Helsinki the 29-30 of June. ECHA is improving the resources to help the companies and facilitate the application process.

Some of the recommendation as a summary of what was learnt •

Applicants need to make strategic choices Is it a core business?

Decide the strategy to follow Remember ”a strong case means an easy application”

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Good communication within and outside the supply chain is crucial

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Start early (1 year estimation)

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Application built on existing knowledge

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Do not overcomplicate the application

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Share experiences

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Consider what it is really confidential

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Follow-up

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Submit the application when the submission window is opened recommended

• Of course use the resources ECHA provides like the AfA new support pages to help companies understand the steps they need to follow to apply for authorisation.

New intentions for risk management option analysis and informal hazard assessment published Informal hazard assessment 14 intentions: 8 PBT, 1 ED, 4 PBT+ED and 1 CMR Risk management option analysis •4,4-isobutylethylidenediphenol (EC 401-720-1) notified by Sweden •hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde (HICC, EC 250-863-4) conclusion document published. Sweden concluded that there's no need to initiate further regulatory risk management action at this time.

Two new substances of very high concern (SVHCs) added to the Candidate List Proposals by Sweden and the Netherlands respectively •1,2-benzenedicarboxylic acid, di-C6-10-alkyl esters; 1,2-benzenedicarboxylic acid, mixed decyl and hexyl and octyl diesters with ≥ 0.3% of dihexyl phthalate (EC No. 201-559-5) (EC No. 271-094-0, 272-013-1) •5-sec-butyl-2-(2,4-dimethylcyclohex-3-en-1-yl)-5-methyl-1,3-dioxane [1], 5-sec-butyl-2-(4,6-dimethylcyclohex-3-en-1-yl)5-methyl-1,3-dioxane [2] [covering any of the individual stereoisomers of [1] and [2] or any combination thereof].

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Eight steps for applying for authorisation Eight steps for applying for authorisation The web page present eight steps that companies need to take, from finding out whether they need to apply for authorisation to complying with their obligations once authorisation is granted. Useful links and background material are also available at each step along the way.

For more information access to the ECHA webpage: http://echa.europa.eu/applying-for-authorisation

For more information on Chemicals Legislation, please contact: Irantzu Garmendia +32 2 679 02 68 iga@fecc.org

15 substances of very high concern (SVHCs) are recommended to be added to the REACH Authorisation List Following the authorization procedure from 1 September to 1 December 2014, ECHA conducted the public consultation on the draft 6th recommendation for prioritisation of substances for inclusion into Annex XIV in order to obtain relevant information regarding the uses and conditions of use of twenty two substances included in the candidate list.

In parallel with this consultation, in order to examine whether and how to take into account some socio-economic elements and the possible consequences of subjecting substances to the authorisation requirement prior to their inclusion in Annex XIV, the Commission asked for submission of information on the possible economic, social, health and environmental impacts (costs and benefits) of the inclusion of the concerned substances in Annex XIV. As a result, ECHA’s final recommendation sent to the Commission to take the final decision, is as follows: (see page 16)

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Registry of Intentions updated and new submitted proposals and withdrawn intentions and submissions Harmonised classification and labelling Three new intentions:

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pentapotassium 2,2',2'',2''',2''''-(ethane-1,2-diylnitrilo

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ethanol, 2,2'-iminobis-, N-(C13-15-odd numbered, branched and linear alkyl) derivs. (EC 308-208-6),

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pentaacetate (EC 404-290-3) submitted by industry.

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cypermethrin cis/trans +/- 40/ 60; (RS)-á-cyano-3phenoxybenzyl (1RS,3RS;1RS,3SR)-3-(2,2dichlorovinyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate (EC 257-842-9)

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colecalciferol, vitamin D3 (EC 200-673-2) submitted by Sweden

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piperonyl butoxide (ISO) (EC 200-076-7) submitted by Greece.

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chlorfenapyr (ISO) (CAS 122453-73-0).

Withdrawn dossiers:

Submitted proposals for C&L

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Margosa extract from the kernels of Azadirachta indica extracted with water and further processed with organic solvents (EC 283-644-7) by Germany

Flumioxazin (ISO); 2-[7-fluoro-3-oxo-4-(prop-2-yn-1-yl)3,4-dihydro-2H-1,4-benzoxazin-6-yl]-4,5,6,7tetrahydro-1H-isoindole-1,3(2H)-dione (CAS 103361 Azadirachtin (CAS 11141-17-6) by Germany 09-7) submitted by Czech Republic, For more information: http://echa.europa.eu/addressingN-carboxymethyliminobis(ethylenenitrilo) tetra(acetic chemicals-of-concern/registry-of-intentions acid) (EC 200-652-8 ) submitted by industry

Draft of the 8th ATP to the CLP The main purpose of this draft Commission Regulation is to adapt the Annexes of the CLP Regulation to the 5th revision of the GHS and to clarify certain technical provisions and criteria in the Annexes.

Final date for comments: 2015 August 18 Proposed date of adoption: 4th quarter 2015 Proposed date of entry into force: 20 days from publication in the Official Journal of the EU (about a month after adoption). It shall apply 18 months after its entry into force.

The document is available in EU TBT register and WTO: http://ec.europa.eu/growth/tools-databases/tbt/en/search/? tbttion=search.detail&Country_ID=EU&num=289&dspLang=en&basdatedeb=18/06/2015&basdatefin=01/07/2015&baspa ys=&basnotifnum=&basnotifnum2=&bastypepays=ANY&baskeywords

Definition and classification of hazardous waste Following the new HP-criteria for classification of hazardous waste via the EU-Regulation 1357/2014 (amending Annex III of the Waste Framework Directive 2008/98 and applicable from 1st June 2015) the EU-Commission has drafted a Guidance document "On the definition and classification of hazardous waste".

Draft version available at: http://ec.europa.eu/environment/waste/pdf/consult/Draft%20guidance% 20document_09062015.pdf 17

EU Chemicals Legislation

Biocides video tutorial ECHA has recently released a number of video tutorials related to working with the SPC and R4BP3.

- Working with the SPC: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOPGDACSd6qwakUtHSO1k9DMjCblCShUS - Specific processes in R4BP 3: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOPGDACSd6qzsHqsne7Vwmc2aKgpC4yAb ECHA is considering producing more video tutorials on biocides IT processes or issues and is looking for suggestions.

Art. 95 Biocidal Products Regulation – Model letter In context with Art.95 listings, some Member States are asking for a “Letter of Supply” to confirm the delivery of biocidal active substances from a listed source.

VCH drafted a Model letter that can be used by suppliers. An English translation of the Model Letter to confirm supply from a listed source is attached below. Members are invited to use this Model Letter. Click here Model Letter

Biocides Save the date – Biocidal Product Regulation Workshop is scheduled for the 27 August 2015 at Fecc (10:30-16:00) The workshop will cover topics such as: ·

BP family/same product authorisation

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In situ biocides

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Art 95 list and technical equivalence concept

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Letter of Access

The objective is to share knowledge and learn from experience.

Speakers inter alia from the Commission, Euro Chlor, REACHCentrum and from Steptoe & Johnson LLP are invited.

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Responsible Care and Logistics

Logistics Committee Cefic/ECTA/Fecc – with Peter Newport (CBA) representing Fecc - developed new “Guidelines for investigating of logistics incidents and identifying root causes”.

DG MOVE (European Commission) will organize a Conference on “Incident Reporting in Land Transport Security at the EU Level” on 6-7 October 2015 – please see the SAVE THE DATE notice here: click HERE

Precursors Committee: Latest Developments of EU Legislation on Drug Precursors Please find below the link to provisions on drug precursors published on 27 June 2015 in the Official Journal of the European Union (L162/2015) - applicable as of 1 July 2015 – which align the drug precursors EU legislation (domestic + international trade) with the Lisbon Treaty. Click on the following links for Commission Delegated ACT 2015 and the Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1013 to find out more.

In this context, we would like to emphasize that an important change regarding Acetic Anhydride (AA) entered into force on July 1st. As stipulated in Regulation (EU) No 1258/2013 (L 330/24 point 6) amending Regulation (EC) No 273/2004, AA shall be registered with their national competent authorities to engage in their professional activities: “(…) From 1 July 2015 users shall obtain registration from the competent authorities of the Member State in which they are established before possessing scheduled substances of subcategory 2A of Annex I. (…).”

Furthermore, in Article 10 of the DELEGATED REGULATION (EU) 2015/2011 it is mentioned that the Commission will publish in the internet the list of countries subject to export license requirements. This means companies/associations have to consult regularly the respective Commission website.

Please find below a link to the new country chart: Export of Sulphuric Acid and Hydrochloric Acid to Russia will be subject to export control (individual export authorization) as of 1 September 2015.

Currently the Commission is planning to include a variety of other countries into the export control scheme for Sulphuric and Hydrochloric Acid Please find below an overview of the current EU Legislation and international framework in this field provided by TAXUD. http://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/customs/customs_controls/drugs_precursors/legislation/ index_en.htm

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Responsible Care and Logistics

The next RC Committee Meeting Now merged with the Product Stewardship Committee - will take place on 8 September 2015 and the next ESAD Steering Committee Meeting on 29 September 2015. We look forward to seeing you in Brussels - after the summer break - on these occasions

Fecc Logistics Committee We are looking forward to the next Logistics Committee Meeting which will deal, among other things, with the latest developments in the field The next Logistics Committee Meeting will take place on 14 October 2015.

If you are interested in the latest developments in logistics and would like to get an update on EU/UN regular matters in this field, you are always welcome.

For more information on Responsible Care and Logistics , please contact: Gerhard Ahlbrecht at +32 2 679 02 64 gah@fecc.org

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IT Committee News

SAVE THE DATE: ITC Meeting, Brussels 26 November 2015 The next Fecc International Trade meeting will be held in Brussels on the 26 November. The meeting will feature invited speakers and discuss various trade related issues.

If you are interested in attending please contact – Joel DSilva – jds@fecc.org

International Trade

TTIP: EP resolution gives conditional support to continued negotiations The European Parliament has adopted the non-binding resolution on the TTIP negotiations – the so-called ‘Lange Report’ - by 436 votes to 241, with 32 abstentions. The new resolution accepts TTIP in principle, but rejects the present ideas on private arbitration between investors and states (ISDS) in favour of a judicial system involving publicly-appointed judges. There were warnings from those opposed to TTIP that they would vote against any agreement including ISDS. (See page 26) Source: DG Trade - http://trade.ec.europa.eu/doclib/press/index.cfm?id=1350

Commission presents Action Plan for Corporate Taxation Commission Vice-President Valdis Dombrovskis and Commissioner Pierre Moscovici have presented an Action Plan for Fair and Efficient Corporate Taxation in the EU. The key measure in the Action Plan is the relaunch of a proposed Common Consolidated Corporate Tax Base (CCCTB) in a two-step approach. First, the Commission would work on the definition of a common tax base. At a later stage, the tax base would be consolidated. At that stage, the CCCTB would become mandatory for multinational enterprises. The Commission intends to publish a proposal in early 2016.

Source: DG Taxud: http://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/taxation/company_tax/fairer_corporate_taxation/index_en.htm

Commission launches consultation on Corporate Tax Transparency The Commission has launched a public consultation on corporate tax transparency in the EU. This consultation aims to examine whether tax avoidance and aggressive tax practices in the EU might be tackled by obliging companies to disclose further tax-related information. Closing date of the consultation is 9 September 2015. Should be interested in contributing please contact – Joel D’Silva- jds@fecc.org Source: European Commission - http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-15-5156_en.htm If you are interested in attending, please contact – Joel DSilva – jds@fecc.org

Trilateral talks on EU-Ukraine trade area Experts from the EU, Russia and Ukraine met in Brussels on 7-8 July for trilateral talks. The aim of these talks was to find solutions to the concerns raised by Russia regarding the implementation of the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement/Free Trade Area (AA/DCFTA) that will be provisionally applied as of 1 January 2016.

Source: DG Trade - http://trade.ec.europa.eu/doclib/press/index.cfm?id=1351

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International Trade

European Commission releases biennial report on the protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights in third countries The European Commission has published a biennial report on protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights highlights progress and concerns in key third countries. This report will help EU’s rights holders with their business strategies.

Despite positive developments and comprehensive legal reforms, enforcement initiatives and the creation of specialised IP Courts, two thirds of goods detained in 2013 at EU borders due to suspected IPR-infringement originated in mainland China. China therefore retains its status as a priority country. The EU has, however, over the years developed close cooperation with China on IP matters and recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding to reinforce this cooperation. India also remains a big concern for the Commission, in particular its lack of effective patent protection. The report also highlights a general worsening of IPR protection and enforcement in Argentina, Russia and Ecuador compared to the last report in 2013. Accordingly, the Commission has moved these countries up its priority list.

Source: DG Trade: http://trade.ec.europa.eu/doclib/press/index.cfm?id=1349

New study: Assessment of economic benefits generated by the EU trade regimes towards the developing countries A major new study assessing the true economic benefits generated by the EU trade regimes towards developing countries has recently been carried out.

Source: DG Trade - http://trade.ec.europa.eu/doclib/events/index.cfm?id=1345

Croatia to formally become part of the EU-Colombia/Peru Trade Agreement The EU, Colombia and Peru have signed the additional Protocol to the Trade Agreement between them to take account of the Republic of Croatia’s accession to the European Union. Croatia joined the EU on 1 July 2013. This signature marks another step in the process of ensuring that Croatia fully benefits from the wide network of trade agreements the EU has with third countries.

Source: DG Trade- http://trade.ec.europa.eu/doclib/press/index.cfm?id=1342&title=Croatia-to-formally-become-part-ofthe-EU-Colombia/Peru-Trade-Agreement

European Commission launches online consultation on EU-Mexico FTA The European Commission has launched an online consultation linked to the initiative regarding the modernisation of the Trade Part of the 1997 EU-Mexico Global Agreement, establishing a free trade agreement (FTA) which first entered into force in 2000.

Source: DG Trade- http://trade.ec.europa.eu/doclib/press/index.cfm?id=1343&title=European-Commission-launchesonline-consultation-on-EU-Mexico-FTA

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International Trade

EU-Singapore Free Trade Agreement The text of the EU-Singapore Free trade agreement is now available. The EU and Singapore completed the negotiations for a comprehensive free trade agreement on 17 October 2014.

Source: DG Trade- http://ec.europa.eu/trade/policy/countries-and-regions/countries/singapore/

Russia- EU extends economic sanctions by six months On 22 June 2015, the Council extended EU economic sanctions, which were introduced in response to Russia's destabilizing role in Eastern Ukraine, until 31 January 2016.

This follows an agreement at the European Council in March 2015, when EU leaders linked the duration of these sanctions to the complete implementation of the Minsk agreements, which is foreseen by 31 December 2015. These restrictive measures were imposed in July 2014 and reinforced in September 2014. They target certain exchanges with Russia in the financial, energy and defence sectors and dual-use goods.

Source: European Commission - http://europa.eu/newsroom/highlights/special-coverage/eu_sanctions/index_en.htm#5

Syria: EU extends sanctions against the regime and its supporters by one year As the situation in Syria continues to deteriorate, the Council has extended EU restrictive measures against the Syrian regime by one year. The decision also extended the existing sanctions including the oil embargo and the restrictions on certain investments until 1 June 2016.

More info: European Commission - http://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2015/03/16-council-conclusionseu-regional-strategy-for-syria-and-iraq-as-well-as-the-isil-daesh-threat/

CLOSING THE LOOP - Circular Economy: boosting business, reducing waste On 25 June 2015 about 700 delegates participated in the Stakeholder Conference on Circular Economy. This all day event was dedicated to discussions on the sources of future economic growth where more products are made out of secondary raw materials, waste is considered a valuable resource, and where innovative business models retain physical goods longer and more efficiently in productive use. The Conference was opened by First Vice President Frans Timmermans speaking passionately in favor of the circular economy and followed by Commissioner Vella remarks on the environmental and economic benefits of the circular economy. Vice President Jyrki Katainen closed it stressing the three wins - environment, economic and social - deriving from the circular economy. The feedback received through 6 thematic split-up sessions will be used to shape the new and more ambitious Circular Economy Package for which DG ENV and DG GROW are co-responsible. The new package is expected to be adopted by the end of this year.

More information and recordings - http://ec.europa.eu/environment/circular-economy/index_en.htm European Commission communication on Circular Economy (2014) - http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/? qid=1415352499863&uri=CELEX:52014DC0398R%2801%29 (See more on page 26)

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International Trade

Circular economy would increase European competitiveness and deliver better societal outcomes, new study reveals The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, the McKinsey Center for Business and Environment, and SUN (Stiftungsfonds für Umweltökonomie und Nachhaltigkeit), presented the results of a major new study at the European Commission’s stakeholder conference on the circular economy in Brussels on 25 June. Growth Within: A circular economy vision for a competitive Europe reveals that by adopting circular economy principles, Europe can take advantage of the impending technology revolution to create a net benefit of €1.8 trillion by 2030, or €0.9 trillion more than in the current linear development path. This would be accompanied by better societal outcomes including an increase of €3,000 in household income, a reduction in the cost of time lost to congestion by 16%, and a halving of carbon dioxide emissions compared with current levels.

Source: Ellen MacArthur Foundation - http://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/news/latest-research-reveals-moregrowth-jobs-and-competitiveness-with-a-circular-economy

GTDP Committee News GTDP

Next GTDP Committee Meeting – 22 October, 2015 Canosa di Puglia, Italy The next GTDP Committee meeting will be hosted by Farmalabor Srl in Canosa di Puglia, Italy. An agenda will be circulated shortly. Members who are interested in attending please contact – Joel D’Silva – jds@fecc.org 17-18 Nov 2015 – 2-Day EXCiPACT Training Course in Europe – Brussels The next 2-day EXCiPACT™ Training Courses in Europe is to be held on 17th and 18th November 2015 in Brussels.

The course is ideal for pharmaceutical excipient suppliers looking to implement and be certified using the EXCiPACT™ Scheme, using either the EXCiPACT™ GMP and/or GDP Standards with ISO 9001, or the new NSF/IPEC/ANSI 363-2014 Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Standard for Pharmaceutical Excipients.

This is the ideal course to identify what the EXCiPACT™ Standards and the new NSF/IPEC/ANSI 363-2014 US National Standard are about and how they will be applied during an audit.

Equally, excipient users will also benefit from attending, especially those involved in supplier qualification because their excipient suppliers could be offering EXCIPACT™ Certificates (and audit reports) in future when you ask to audit them.

For more information – www.excipact.org

For more information on International Trade, please contact : Joel D’Silva +32(0)2 679 02 62—jds@fecc.org

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GTDP News

Written Confirmation Update: Brazil and Israel added to the ‘white’ list The European Commission has announced that Brazil and Israel have been added to the list of countries who are exempt from the need to issue GMP Certificates for APIs from that country (the so called ‘White List’). This means that they join Switzerland, Australia, Japan and the USA on this list.

Source: DG Sanco - http://ec.europa.eu/health/files/eudralex/vol-1/dec_2015_1057/dec_2015_1057_en.pdf

Fight against illegal drug import The illegal sale of medicinal products to the public has increased dramatically. Mostly they are distributed via Internet. To better protect consumers, as of 1 July 2015, a new common EU logo helps to identify the websites which are operating legally. The logo links to the website of the national competent authority and can be trusted, if the operating online pharmacy/retailer is listed. A press release of the British MHRA shows the necessity of such protective measures.

Source: European Commission - http://ec.europa.eu/health/human-use/eu-logo/index_en.htm

ICH: Final Q&A Document to ICH Q7 The International Conference on Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Registration of Pharmaceuticals for Human Use (ICH) has published the final version of the Q&A document to the ICH Q7 Guideline: Good Manufacturing Practice Guide for Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients. The document was prepared by the Q7 Implementation Working Group in order to clarify uncertainties related to the interpretation of some sections.

Source: ICH - http://www.ich.org/fileadmin/Public_Web_Site/ICH_Products/Guidelines/Quality/Q7/ICH_Q7IWG_QA_v5_0_14Apr2015_FINAL_for_publication_17June2015.pdf

Switzerland: Good Distribution Practice of Medicinal Products (GDP Guidelines) The Swiss Federal Department of Home Affairs has adapted the Guidelines on Good Distribution Practice of Medicinal Products according to EU law.

The GDP guidelines are part of the bilateral agreements between Switzerland and the EU (Agreement between the Swiss Confederation and the European Community on mutual recognition in relation to conformity assessment; SR 946.526.81).

By amending Appendix 2 of the Medicinal Products Licensing Ordinance (MPLO), Switzerland adopts the new guidelines and aligns its provisions with the stricter EU requirements. The equivalent requirements for the distribution of medicinal products aim to avoid trade obstacles for the Swiss exporting industry by preserving the mutual recognition of the certificates of good manufacturing practice (GMP) and good distribution practice (GDP) between Switzerland and the EU. Adaptation has been carried out through an abbreviated procedure and will enter into force on 1 July 2015. A six-month implementation period is projected.

For more information

– http://www.bag.admin.ch/themen/medizin/00709/04667/15172/index.html?lang=en

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GTDP News

UK: £15.8 million seizure in global operation targeting counterfeit and unlicensed medicines and devices The UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has announced that £15.8 million worth of counterfeit and unlicensed medicines and devices have been seized in the UK as part of a global operation. The seizures are the biggest recorded to date in the UK. Source: UK MHRA - https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-leads-the-way-with-158-million-seizure-in-global-operationtargeting-counterfeit-and-unlicensed-medicines-and-devices

EU & Other News

Circular economy: MEPs call for “systemic change” to address resource scarcity (See also page 23) The EU needs to use natural resources more efficiently - a 30% increase in resource productivity by 2030 could boost its GDP by nearly 1% and create an extra 2 million sustainable jobs, say MEPs in a resolution voted on Thursday. But to achieve this growth, it needs binding waste-reduction targets, revamped ecodesign laws and measures to uncouple growth from resource use, they add, calling on the European Commission to table legislation by the end of 2015.

“This is a paradigm shift, a systemic change that we are facing, as well as a huge, hidden, business opportunity. It can be created only by helping a new business ecosystem to emerge” said lead MEP Sirpa Pietikäinen, after her resolution was approved by 394 votes to 197, with 82 abstentions.

“But to make this happen, we need legislative, informative, economic and cooperative actions. First, we need a set of indicators and targets. We need a review of existing legislation, as it fails to incorporate the value of ecosystem services. We need a broadening of the scope of the ecodesign directive, a renewal of the waste directive, and a special focus on certain areas like sustainable buildings”, she added. Read more

Plenary highlights: Greece, TTIP, emissions trading reform The Greece debt crisis took centre stage during July's plenary session, as Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras came to Strasbourg to discuss the search for solutions. MEPs also adopted their recommendations for Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) and approved a reform of the EU's emissions trading scheme that should boost incentives for green investments. Read on for our summary of what happened in Strasbourg in a busy summer week.

MEPs held a heated debate with Tsipras, European Council President Donald Tusk and Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker on the search for an agreement between Greece and international creditors. Check out our detailed debate coverage on Storify.

MEPs approved Parliament's position on the negotiations for EU-US trade agreement TTIP, insisting on a new system of settling disputes between investors and states that should be run by publicly appointed judges instead of private arbitration.

As Luxembourg took over the rotating presidency of the EU Council from Latvia at the start of the month, MEPs discussed with the prime ministers of both countries the challenges facing Europe, most noticeably the situation in Greece.

MEPs voted to reform the EU's emissions trading scheme aiming at a gradual reduction of surplus emission allowances to support their prices. Following a deal with the Council, the new market stability reserve will start operating in 2019, two years earlier than initially foreseen. Click HERE to find out more (See page 210

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UPCOMING EVENTS

TSGE Forum - The European REACH Congress D端sseldorf, Germany, 24-25 November 2015 Find out more on: http://www.reachcongress.com/

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Calendar Date

Meeting

Location

2015 August 26 27

SHE COMMITTEE Biocidal Workshop

Brussels Brussels

2

Communications Network

Fecc. Brussels

8

Responsible Care

Brussels

23

BOARD Meeting

Hamburg

29

ESAD Steering Committee

Fecc, Brussels

14

Logistics Committee

Fecc, Brussels

21

SHE Committee

Brussels

22

GTDP

Farmalabor, Italy

9-12

NACD Annual Meeting

Bonita Springs, Florida (U.S.A)

17-18

EXCiPACT Training

Brussels

25

Membership Meeting

Hilton (Grand-Place), Brussels

25

BOARD Meeting

Brussels

26

International Trade

Brussels

Responsible Care

Brussels

September

October

November

December 3

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