This week, Dublin City University welcomed partners from across Europe for the latest consortium meetings of PARC – the Partnership for the Assessment of Risks from Chemicals. Bringing together leading experts, institutions, and stakeholders, PARC is working to develop the next generation of chemical risk assessment, helping to better protect human health and the environment.
As a flagship initiative supporting the European Union’s Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability and the European Green Deal’s ambition of achieving zero pollution, PARC aims to deliver new data, knowledge, methods, tools, expertise, and networks that will strengthen chemical safety across Europe.
EuChemS actively contributes to these objectives as a stakeholder in both the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability and the Zero Pollution Action Plan. Through its engagement in PARC, EuChemS helps ensure that the voice of the European chemistry community is represented in discussions shaping future chemical policy and regulation.
A key aspect of this contribution is the participation of Nineta Hrastelj, Secretary General of EuChemS, who serves as an expert member of the International Board of PARC. Through this role, EuChemS brings scientific expertise into policy-relevant discussions, fostering dialogue between researchers, policymakers, and other stakeholders.
Participation in initiatives such as PARC demonstrates the importance of strong science–policy interfaces in addressing complex societal challenges. By engaging with European networks and partnerships, EuChemS continues to support evidence-based policymaking and contribute to a safer, healthier, and more sustainable future for Europe.
