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

A useful reference – a 4 column document

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

A checklist for a chemical lobbyist

After many years working on substance lobbying, these are some of the most useful lessons learned: Turn up.  I am always surprised when people ignore the invite to be an observer and get annoyed when the opinion goes against them. Step in at the right time. Know the procedures as they work in reality. Realise … Read more