EuCheMS Brussels News Updates, February 2018

EUROPEAN HIGHLIGHTS

2018 European Year of Cultural Heritage – #EuropeForCulture
The aim of the European Year of Cultural Heritage is to encourage more people to discover and engage with Europe’s …
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EuCheMS responds to consultation to limit industrial trans fats intakes in the EU
EuCheMS submitted a response, prepared by EuCheMS Food Chemistry Network, to this open consultation, calling for more research to determine … 
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EuCheMS response to open consultation on explosives precursors
Explosives precursors are chemical substances which can be misused to manufacture home-made explosives. In 2013, recognising the threat posed by … 
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First European Education Summit: laying the foundations for a European Education Area
The Commission hosted the first European Education summit in Brussels on 25th January. It laid out its plans to create … 
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First-ever Europe-wide strategy on plastics
On 16th January, the Commission adopted the first Europe-wide strategy on plastics, which will protect the environment from plastic pollution … 
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Safer drinking water for all Europeans
The right to access essential services of good quality, including water, is one of the principles of the European Pillar … 
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GMO opt-outs
Some genetically modified organisms can be authorised for use in the EU in foods or feed or for cultivation within … 
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INNOVATION & ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Clean energy innovation
A non-legislative draft report on how to boost clean energy innovation and make the energy system more efficient and affordable … 
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CONSULTATIONS & ROADMAPS

Consultation on EU funds in the area of investment, research & innovation, SMEs and single market
The European Commission is consulting on the structure and content of the Framework Programme which will succeed Horizon 2020, through … 
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Consultations on food safety
The Commission has launched two more consultations on food safety: : reduction of  sugar  in the food EFSA is seeking … 
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Public Consultation on the transparency and sustainability of the EU risk assessment in the food chain
The General Food Law Regulation (EU rules on food and feed safety along the production chain) is the cornerstone of … 
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Public consultation on EU funds in the area of strategic infrastructure
In 2018, the Commission will make comprehensive proposals for the next generation of financial programmes for the post-2020 Multiannual Financial … 
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Invitation to the SCS General Assembly 2018

The Board of Directors invites all members of the Swiss Chemical Society and the delegates of its associated societies to join the 28^th General Assembly. April 6, 2018, 13.00-13.30h. The assembly takes place during the lunch break of the SCS Spring Meeting 2018, «Bio-Inspired Chemistry».

University of Neuchâtel, Aula des Jeunes-Rives
Espace Louis-Agassiz 1, 2000 Neuchâtel

Provisional Agenda

1. Welcome and approval of the agenda
2. Election of the vote counters
3. Minutes of the 27th General Assembly from April 21, 2017 in Bern (published in CHIMIA 6/2017, A394)
4. Annual report 2017 (published in CHIMIA 1-2/2018)
5. Financial statement 2017 and audit report
6. Discharge the Board
7. Elections
8. Fees, news and strategic projects
9. Outlook 2018/19
10. Varia

Motions to the assembly can be submitted until March 23, 2018 to . A summary of the financial statement 2017 will be published on the website after the formal audit.

Swiss Chemical Society (SCS)
Dr. Alain De Mesmaeker
David Spichiger President Executive Director

David Spichiger, SCS
08.02.2018

BASEL LIFE: September 11-14, 2018

BASEL LIFE: Showcasing Europe’s Excellence in Life Sciences

BASEL LIFE is Europe’s leading congress in the life sciences, showcasing cutting-edge science and technology. It brings together preeminent researchers in the field, and offers talented young scientists the possibility to present themselves.

	Science Top level themed scientific meeting showcasing the best of European Science including Louis-Jeantet Prize. Please click here for the Scientific Programme of EMBO at BASEL LIFE.
	Technology, Application & Business Business-oriented applied science forums covering a wider range of topics with focus on translating science to practice.  Please click here for the Scientific Programme of Innovation Forums.
	Exhibition Industry exhibition with over 100 vendors showcasing state-of-the art technology and solutions. Please click here to see the full list of exhibitors of MipTec.
	European Job Fair A showcase for Life Sciences companies during an innovative exhibition to win young and highly qualified scientists from Europe.

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Contact

BASEL LIFE 2018
Congrex Switzerland Ltd.
Peter Merian-Strasse 80
4002 Basel, Switzerland
+41 61 686 77 77
+41 61 686 77 88

Website: https://www.basellife.org

David Spichiger, SCS
05.02.2018

7th EuCheMS Congress, Liverpool, 26-30 August 2018: oral abstract deadline extended until Feb 19, 2018

With a theme of ‘Molecular frontiers and global challenges’, the 7^th EuCheMS Chemistry Congress features five days of scientific and technical sessions, plenary lectures, oral and poster communications, keynote speakers and roundtable discussions, as well as exceptional networking opportunities, an exhibition and a unique social programme. 

The EuCheMS Chemistry Congresses reflect the outstanding research being done in Europe and around the world by bringing together chemists from different countries and professional backgrounds to exchange ideas, advance knowledge and discuss key issues for chemistry and society. As such, the 7^th EuCheMS Chemistry Congress offers you exceptional opportunities to network with chemists from across Europe and beyond.

Registration is now open, via an online system.

The deadline for oral abstracts was extended to February 19, 2017.

Visit the website for more information: https://www.euchems2018.org

David Spichiger, SCS
02.02.2018