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1 Helsinki, 21 September 2015 REGISTERED ACCREDITED STAKEHOLDER ORGANISATIONS REGARDED AS FULFILLING THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA AND INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN WORK OF THE MEMBER STATE COMMITTEE 12 Name Part 1 Organisations that agreed to be invited as regular observers (organisations representing a large group of or other general interest) Chemical Council (CEFIC) Council of producers and importers of paints, printing inks and artists colours (CEPE) 5 International Chemical Secretariat (ChemSec) 6 Chemicals, Health and Environment Monitoring Trust (CHEM Trust) 6 Represent Chemicals at level EU Trade representing paint, printing inks and artists' colours manufacturers from most of EU Member States Serves as an open forum for parties working for a more effective chemical control. Science-based environment & health NGO. Mission to prevent man-made chemicals causing long term damage to wildlife or humans. Client Earth 6 environmental organisation of activist lawyers working on a wide range of EU environmental and health legislation and regulation. Oil companies' organisation for environment, health and safety (CONCAWE) The oil companies' organisation for environment, health and safety 600 Forum, HD, 1200 RAC,,, RCN, HD 4 : Chemicals Environment, health, science, : Paints, printing inks & artists' colours Open forum for parties working for a more effective chemical control 8 Environment 1600 RAC,, 37 HD,, RAC, Environment, Health & Safety, Access to Justice and Transparency : Mineral oil refinery (downstream) 1 agreed to keep the quotas for ASOs representing different interests unchanged, i.e. the total number of ASO observers seats (as has 29 members, i.e. 50% is 14 observer seats) is divided in the following quotas: 7 seats assigned to the quota (incl. General Interest/Sectorial Organisations) and 7 seats assigned to the NGOs & trade unions quota (incl. trade unions, Environmental and Human health NGOs and Animal Welfare NGOs) 2 In line with the General approach on the admission of observers from ECHA s accredited stakeholder organisations to the work of the Member State Committee: 3 NB: either natural persons, companies or associations 4 RCN = Risk Communication Network, HD = Helpdesk activities 5 CEPE and FECC are invited to follow work by applying a rotative participation in meetings for one observer seat allocated to quota 6 Environmental and Health Care NGOs (ChemSec, CHEM Trust, Client Earth, EEB, Greenpeace, HEAL, Health Care without harm Europe and Women in Europe for Common Future) are invited to follow work by applying a rotative participation in meetings for the five observer seats allocated for ENV&HH NGOs quota

2 Chemical Distributors (FECC) 5 of Coalition to End Animal Experiments (ECEAE) 7 DIY Retail (EDRA) Represents the interest of the chemical distribution and trading. Its membership includes both national associations and companies throughout Europe Large coalition of organisations campaigning peacefully against animal experiments EDRA is an international organisation representing home improvement retailers across the globe Forum, HD,, Other activities: Workshops, seminars and disseminatio n of information 18 Forum, HD, RCN, 28 RAC,, BPC, Trade, : chemical distribution Animal welfare Retailing Environmental EEB works to promote the development of effective Bureau environmental legislation (EEB) 6 at the level, as well as acting as a watchdog on implementation Eurogroup for Animals 7 organisation recognised by the Parliament and the Commission as representing animal welfare interest in many EU advisory committees and consultation bodies. Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) of the Metals (Eurometaux) Promote the common interests of workers at EU level Representing the EU non Ferrous towards EU and international Bodies in all fields of policy and legislation 133 Forum, RAC,, RCN, Forum, HD, RCN,, Other activities: relation with the Advisory Committee on Safety, Hygiene and Health Protection at work 55 Forum, HD, Environment Animal Welfare Workers Trade, Greenpeace An independent global 2,800,000 Environment 7 Animal Welfare NGOs (ECEAE, Eurogroup for Animals, PISC and HIS) are invited to follow work but providing one observer seat allocated for Animal Welfare NGOs quota in the meetings. 2

3 International 6 campaigning organisation that acts to change attitudes and behaviour, to protect and conserve the environment and to promote peace Health and Improve public health via Environmental environmental policies Alliance (HEAL) 6 Health Care without harm Europe (HCWH) 6 The Humane Society International (HSI) 7 Only Representatives Organization Aisbl (ORO) Peta International Science Consortium (PISC) 7 The of Craft, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (UEAPME) Women in Europe for Common Future (WECF) 6 The main purpose of HCWH s work is to drive the healthcare sector across Europe to become environmentally sustainable and no longer a source of harm to the environment and ultimately to human health. One of the world's largest animal protection organisations. HSI is recognised in sciencebased policy work for the advancement of the 3Rs in animal testing, and has been an influential player on a number of EU regulatory dossiers. Trade association of mostly external Only Representatives. They represent companies from most non-eu countries in the world and take over the REACH obligations from importers based in every single EU member State. PISC seeks to minimise animal testing for REACH by providing scientific and technical expertise in the use of non-animal methods and developing/promoting opportunities to reduce animal use in the context of ECHA s work and of member states and registrants. Representation of interests of crafts and SMEs to the EU Safe chemicals for a toxicfree future for women and BPC 11,000,000, 30 RAC,, RCN 8 BPC, Forum, 83 RAC,, 133 RAC,, Health, Consumers, Science, Environment Human Health Animal Welfare Only Representative Service Providers Animal Welfare (SMEs) Consumers, environment, health, trade union, 3

4 children science, : In view of REACH --> products With hazardous chemicals Part 2 Organisations that agreed to be invited as occasional observers (organisations representing specific sector or other specific interest) Automobile Manufacturers' (ACEA) of Manufacturers and Formulators of Enzyme Products (AMFEP) Aqua Europa AISBL Aerospace and Defence Industries of Europe (ASD) de l'aviculture, de l'industrie et du Commerce de Volailles dans les Pays de l'union Europeenne asbl (AVEC) Car Manufacturers' Having great interest in registration under REACH, implementation of CLP and biocidal product regulations, AMFEP is naturally very keen on being closely involved in the ECHA bodies and networks to be able to receive first-hand information regarding latest regulatory developments impacting our products as well as to be able to provide our specific and very rare expertise when requested. Aqua Europa is the representative body for the supply chain of the water and wastewater and consists of national trade bodies within the EU (plus the Water Quality of America as an Associate Member). In all, it represents some companies in 13 associations. 14 Forum,, RAC, 31, BPC, RCN 13 RAC,, BPC, association 32 RCN, a.v.e.c. s mission is to defend the interests of the poultry processors and the poultry export and import trade in the EU as well as protecting their rights and functions. The issues a.v.e.c. is dealing with relate to animal health and welfare, food safety, public health, labelling and (food) Transport Enzyme products Environment, Water Aerospace and Defence Industries 18, BPC Animal welfare, Environment, Health & Safety, Trade union, poultry meat 4

5 The Confederation of Business (BusinessEurope) Sugar (CEFS) Cement (CEMBUREAU) Ceramic (Cerame-Unie) Committee for Surface Treatment (CETS) The of Automotive Suppliers (CLEPA) Digital Europe Centre for Ecotoxicology and Toxicology of Chemicals (ECETOC) Federation of Toxicologists & Societies of Toxicology (EUROTOX) information to consumers, sustainability and international trade. Reinforcing the contacts between the member organisations and the national authorities and institutions of the Union is essential. Members are central industrial and employers federations from 33 countries working together to achieve growth and competitiveness in Europe. Promotes actively the role of Business in Europe. Represent the interests of all sugar producers in the EU Representing the interests of the cement Representing the interests of the ceramic Supply of technology, chemicals and paint products to the surface treatment To represent and defend the interests of its members Voice of the digital technology Promotion of quality science in the risk assessment of chemicals The mission of EUROTOX is to advance human, environmental and animal health by being the leading voice of toxicology in Europe 39 Forum, HD, RCN, 20 RAC,,, Forum 27 Forum, HD,, 47 RAC,, Helpdesk activities, RCN, Update of 22 RAC, 3000 RCN, HD, Forum,, RAC,, 51 Any consultation where MS expertise on health and environment could be useful;, RAC, 7500 Trade, Sugar Cement Ceramic, Trade, Trade Health, Consumers, Environment, Animal Welfare, Science, : producers and users of chemical products Science, Health Copper Represents the copper RAC,, Environment, Health 5

6 Institute (ECI) Consensus Platform for 3R Alternatives to Animal Experimentation (ECOPA) Crop Protection (ECPA) Electronic Component Manufacturers (EECA) Federation of Concrete Admixture s (EFCA) Federation of Essential Oils in Europe as part of the Copper Alliance, an international network of trade associations, a global platform whose mission is to work with their members to defend and grow markets for copper, based on its superior technical performance and its contribution to a higher quality of life. ECOPA platform represents Government and regulatory authorities, Academia,, Animal protection and welfare organisations. The aims of ECOPA are to facilitate the exchange of scientific information, expertise and experience between national consensus platforms to enhance implementation of refinement, reduction and replacement in the EU and worldwide. Representing the interests of the crop protection at EU-level EECA is representing the Semiconductor (ESIA) and Passive Component association (EPCIA). EECA acts as a sector umbrella representative organisation to the EU Commission, Parliament and Member states and EU agencies. Acts as the official representative of the admixture when approaching authorities, institutions or other competent bodies in and at International level. Representation of interest of traders and producers of essential oils i.a. used for 28, BPC, Forum, RCN, 14 RAC,, Forum, RCN, 46 Forum, RAC, 34 RAC,,, 11 RAC,,, BPC, RCN, 70 RAC,, Forum, RCN, & Safety, Trade union, Copper Animal welfare, Health & Safety, Science & Technology, Cosmetic, Chemicals, Pharmaceutical Trade, : Crop protection Semiconductors, Passive components Cement Trade and production of essencial oils 6

7 (EFEO) fragrances/cosmetics and other industrial uses. Federation for Cosmetic Ingredients (EFfCI) Ferrous Recovery & Recycling Federation (EFR) Precious Metals Federation aisbl (EPMF) Plastics Converters (EuPC) Represents the manufacturers of chemicals and natural ingredients for the cosmetics. The Engineering Industries EPMF's REACH Consortium is the main interlocutor between registrants of precious metals and rhenium and their compounds and would hence be among the representatives of the sector if one or the other item related to these substances would appear on the Agenda of one of committees/ guidance document reviews. We understand however that places are scarce and hence work a lot via Eurométaux too. Professional of the Plastics Converters 100 RAC,,, BPC, 35 Forum, HD, 50 RAC,,, PEG 51 HD, RAC, Cosmetics Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, Metalworking and Metal articles Precious Metals Plastics Converting Apparel and Textile Organisation (EURATEX) Metal Trade and Recycling Federation (Eurometrec) Wood Preservative Manufacturers Group (EWPM) Representing the Apparel and textile metal trade and recycling federation representing the interests of non-ferrous scrap metal collectors, processors and traders EWPM recognises that wood is the most sustainable building material and that protection of wood in situations where it would otherwise decay and its service life be too short for economic use is important for the socio-economic well-being of the EU and its citizens. By working with ECHA bodies and networks EWPM's ability to 60,, FORUM, RCN, HD 15, Update of 21 RAC,,, BPC, Forum, PEG, RCN, REACH, CLP, Biocides, PIC Environment, Trade, Wood 7

8 support and promote best practices will be enhanced. of Adhesives and Sealants Manufacturers (FEICA) Federation Europeenne des fabricants de produits abrasifs (FEPA) Atomic Forum (FORATOM) International Fragrance (IFRA) Aliance of Glass Industries (Glass Alliance Europe) Industrial Minerals (IMA-Europe) Nanotechnology Industries (NIA) Representation and advocating on behalf of the adhesives and sealants Non-profit organisation representing the abrasives FORATOM is a trade association for the nuclear energy in Europe. Its main purpose is to promote the use of nuclear energy in Europe representing the interests of this important and multi-faceted industrial sector. Represents the collective interests of the fragrance. As a global network IFRA acts encouraging dialogue whilst promoting the safety and benefits of the fragrance s products. Umbrella association of the glass (representation of the glass 's interests with /international institutions) IMA-Europe, the Industrial Minerals, is an umbrella organisation which brings together 11 associations specific to individual minerals NIA is the global sectorindependent, responsible voice for the industrial nanotechnologies supply chains 35 RAC,, 31 Forum, HD, RCN, 18 RAC,, 35 RAC,, Forum, PEG, RCN, REACH, CLP, Biocides, PIC 20 RAC,, RCN, 500 Forum, HD, 50 RAC,, RCN, REACH, CLP Abrasives Nuclear energy Fragrances : Calcium carbonate, Borates, Vermicultie, Sepiolite, Wollastonite, Bentonite, Lime, Feldspar, Gypsum, Silica, Talc, Diatomite, Kaolin, Trade Nanotechnology 8

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