Table 4 A short description of the “new” institutions introduced by the ongoing nano-specific PEG on “IR&CSA for endpoint-specific guidance”
MSCA | Description |
|---|---|
Latvia | The competent authority of Latvia |
Malta | The competent authority of Malta |
Portugal | The competent authority of Portugal |
European bodies | |
EFSA—European Food Safety Authority | A European agency, which operates independently of the Commission, the council, the parliament and European member states. Based in Parma, Italy [64] |
Industry and trade ass | |
CEMBUREAU—The European Cement Association | The voice of Europe’s cement industry and communicates the industry’s views on all technical, environmental, energy and downstream issues and policy developments to both policymakers and their relevant stakeholders. Based in Brussels, Belgium [65] |
CONCAWE—The oil companies' European organisation for the environment, health and safety in refining and distribution | A confederation of the European oil industry aiming at conducting research on environmental issues related to their business. Based in Brussels, Belgium [66] |
FECC—European Association of Chemical Distributors | Represents approximately 1600 companies. Many of these are SMEs. The members distribute a wide range of chemicals and ingredients to users, ranging from automotive, electronics, paint, construction to pharmaceutical, cosmetics, food and nutrition industries. Based in Brussels, Belgium [67] |
Eurocolour | An umbrella organisation for the manufacturers of pigments, dyes, fillers, frits, ceramic and glass colours and ceramic glazes in Europe. Based in Frankfurt, Germany [68] |
Other | |
EUROTOX—Federation of European Toxicologists & European Societies of Toxicology | A union of European toxicologists and societies of toxicology. Represents around 6000 members across Europe and over 200 individual members from around the world. Based in Brussels, Belgium [69] |