Month: June 2024

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Hazardous substance classification of synthetic amorphous silica (SAS) https://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/document/P-9-2021-001236_EN.html 3.3.2021 Answer in writing Priority question for written answer  P-001236/2021 to the Commission Rule 138 Dennis Radtke (PPE) The Commission is planning to proceed with the hazardous substance classification of amorphous silica, and the current proposal of the Committee for Risk Assessment (RAC) is for synthetic … Read more

Some things you need to win in substance defence

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I’m sometimes asked what you need to succeed in substance defence. After many years representing all sides of the table, I’ve honed it down to this short list: Trust Relationships Science – Studies – Relevant Expertise Objective Evidence A Guide Luck Timing Political Support Legal Case The list is in order of importance.   Trust … Read more

A useful reference – a 4 column document

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I recommend a lobbyist produce an updated 4-column document to support their advocacy on a legislative file. In case you are looking for a copy of an example, here is a recent file, from the PPWR.   [pdf-embedder url=”https://www.aaronmcloughlin.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/20240406-4Columndocument-1.pdf” title=”20240406-4Columndocument”] All you need to do, is add your compromise text in the 4th column (Draft … Read more