Current trends in EU chemical regulations
14.-15.09.2010 / 08:30 - 15:00
The official regulations and voluntary eco-labels as well as general opinion are major drivers of product design in the chemical industry. This 2 day intensive course will present views into current regulatory trends and environmental indicators and their reflections in chemical product R&D. Consumer and NGO perceptions are also discussed.
The course comprises of a miniseminar and a workshop. Registration to the course by 6.9. 2010 (elina.kahkonen@tkk.fi). The miniseminar 14.9. is open for all.
Organizers: M.Sc. (technol.) Elina Kähkönen and Professor Katrina Nordström, Department of Biotechnology and Chemical Technology, Applied microbiology
Credits: KE -30.6020 L, 2 ECTS, requirements for completion of the course include 1) compulsory lecture attendance and 2) group assignments to be completed during the course.
Language: English
Program:
Tuesday 14.9.2010
8.30 Opening and course description (EK)
8.45 Tuomas Mattila, SYKE
Environmental indicators and life cycle assessment in product design
9.30 Tuula Heinonen, FICAM
Chemical risks assessment in REACH – alternative / non-animal methods
10.15 Anja Nysten, Ecobio Oy
Consumer perception on chemical hazard
11.00 Coffee break
11.15 Leena Rantanen, Neste Oy
Regulatory instruments guidance in fuel development
12.00 Juha Aromaa, Greenpeace
Biofuels in the future energy solutions
12.45 Lunch break
13.00 Elina Kähkönen, Aalto YO
Chemical regulations overview
13.45 Workshop start-up
Wednesday 15.9.2010
8.30 - 15 Workshop and presentations
Further information:
Elina Kähköne
elina.kahkonen@tkk.fi
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