Final core presentation, 05/01/2001 A European new joint initiative between: A.I.S.E (International Soap, Detergent and Maintenance Products Association) and A.I.S.E (International Soap, Detergent and Maintenance Products Association) and CEFIC (European Chemical Industry Council), suppliers of the raw materials CEFIC (European Chemical Industry Council), suppliers of the raw materials

Final core presentation, 05/01/2001 Producers Producersand Downstream users Downstream users of chemicals in household cleaning products. Partnership

Final core presentation, 05/01/2001 Objectives To show with real examples that HERA risk assessment concept can provide relevant safety information and evaluation concerning ingredients used in detergent and cleaning products, to Authorities and to the public in a fast, effective and transparent way To show with real examples that HERA risk assessment concept can provide relevant safety information and evaluation concerning ingredients used in detergent and cleaning products, to Authorities and to the public in a fast, effective and transparent way To contribute in a useful and practical way to a risk-based approach in EU chemicals legislation To contribute in a useful and practical way to a risk-based approach in EU chemicals legislation To serve as a pilot for possible application in other product sectors and /or geographical areas To serve as a pilot for possible application in other product sectors and /or geographical areas

Final core presentation, 05/01/2001 HERA Risk Assessment Concept Focus on ingredients of household detergents and cleaning products and identify Focus on ingredients of household detergents and cleaning products and identify –potential environmental effects –potential effects on human health Focus on consumer phase Focus on consumer phase –known and probable uses and discharges of detergent and cleaning products hazard exposure

Final core presentation, 05/01/2001 Principles Partnership chemicals/products manufacturers Partnership chemicals/products manufacturers Open dialogue with stakeholders Open dialogue with stakeholders Transparency Transparency –Data –Procedures Sound science at all steps Sound science at all steps –Risk (hazard & probable exposure) based priorities –Tiered approach No preconception of outcome of risk assessment No preconception of outcome of risk assessment –Risk management to be considered where needed

Final core presentation, 05/01/2001 Phase I Develop methodology for HERA risk assessments Objective : rapid & efficient, but still good, sound science Work on example substances Objective : establish feasibility with industry partners, Authorities and all interested parties Phase II Apply to a wider range of substances

Final core presentation, 05/01/2001 Phase 1 Phase 1 scientific and regulatory stakeholder input –1A Establish methodology and write guidance manual, using three substances as examples: »Alkylsulphates surfactant family, an optical brightener, a zeolite additional stakeholder input –1B Evaluate and refine methodology on another substances broad stakeholder input Phase 2 Phase 2 –Use methodology on relevant A.I.S.E. ingredients

Final core presentation, 05/01/2001 Relation with other chemical initiatives Relation with other chemical initiatives –Voluntary initiative complementary to others (ICCA), ACA, EU Existing Chemicals current program and USA HPV program

Final core presentation, 05/01/2001 Value Value –Cooperation : suppliers – formulators –Quality : better exposure information –Communication/Common language : common detergent and cleaning product Industry risk assessment (versus individual in past) –Dialogue : scientific experts, Authorities and consumer/environmental organizations discussion forum –Harmonization : »Towards global concepts and methods »Use work done elsewhere