News

EOSCA's Biocides Working Group have met and are responding to Cefic and ECHA requests for expert input into oilfield specific areas of the Biocidal Products Regulation. The BWG have been…

ECHA has now published the Final Opinion of the Committee for Risk Assessment (RAC) and Committee for Socio-economic Analysis (SEAC) on the REACH Annex XV dossier proposing restrictions on intentionally-added microplastics.  Details…

The PFAS restriction proposal under REACH which aims to restrict the manufacture, marketing and use of all per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the EU has been broadened to cover…

ECHA have now published their proposed dossier on the Restriction of intentionally added microplastics, thus opening the formal consultation on this issue, and the potential measures to manage the risks.…

This year saw Ian Still stepping down as Chair after a second stint of 4-years as Chair, having held the role previous also for 4-years some time before.  Ian has…

EOSCA have been attending the MASTS eighth Annual Science Meeting in Glasgow. Titled: "Challenges and innovative solutions for sustainable seas" there has been some interested presentations and posters on microplastics…

CALL FOR PAPERS We are accepting papers from all parts of the oil and gas industry (upstream, midstream and downstream) where chemistry is the central theme. With the industry adjusting…

Right from the original conception and development of the CHARM or “Chemical Hazard Assessment and Risk Management” model, EOSCA have been closely involved, leading the CHARM Implementation Network (CIN) among other tasks.…

31st May 2018 - the last phase-in deadline for pre-registered substances a very key milestone in the implementation of the EU REACH Regulation, and I am here in Helsinki at…

The next EOSCA Members' meeting will be held at the Crowne Plaza Aberdeen Airport. The Agenda has been uploaded to the members' area. Please confirm your attendance to the secretary.