### 3. soho entities that collect sohos from donors that are subjected to a surgical procedure in order to donate , that are treated with hormones to facilitate donation , or that donate on a frequent and repeated basis , shall register such donors and the results of their donor health evaluations in a cross-entity registry that allows interconnection with other such registries , as referred to in paragraph 1 , point (j). soho entities that manage such registries shall ensure interconnectivity between them. ### 3. soho entities that collect sohos from donors that are subjected to a surgical procedure in order to donate , that are treated with hormones to facilitate donation , or that donate soho that can be donated on a frequent and repeated basis , shall register such donors and the results of their donor health evaluations in a cross-entity registry that allows interconnection with other such registries at union level , as referred to in paragraph 1 , point (j). soho entities that manage such registries shall ensure interconnectivity between them.


### 2. member states may allow for the compensation or reimbursement from the soho entities to donors for losses related to their participation in donations through fixed rate allowances. in such case , member states shall establish the conditions for such allowances in national legislation , including the setting of an upper limit that ensures that allowances are financially neutral and consistent with the standards laid down in this article. they may delegate the setting of conditions for such allowances to independent bodies that are established in accordance with national legislation. ### 2. member states may allow for the compensation or reimbursement from the soho entities to living donors for losses related to their participation in donations through fixed rate allowances. in such case , member states shall establish the conditions for such allowances in national legislation , including the setting of an upper limit that ensures that allowances are transparent , financially neutral and consistent with the standards laid down in this article. they may delegate the setting of conditions for such allowances to independent bodies that are established in accordance with national legislation.


### 3. soho entities may compensate or reimburse donors as provided for by their competent authorities pursuant to paragraph 2. ### 3. soho entities may compensate or reimburse living donors as provided for by their competent authorities pursuant to paragraph 2. soho entities shall report transparently to the competent authorities on the compensation used , and on any changes made in this respect.


### the intended use of the donated soho , in particular covering proven benefits for the future recipients and any possible research or commercial uses to which the donor should consent; ### the intended use of the donated soho , in particular covering proven benefits for the future recipients and any possible research or commercial uses to which the donor should give an informed consent;


### the analytical tests that will be performed in course of the donor health evaluation; ### the purpose of the analytical tests that will be performed in course of the donor health evaluation;


### 6. in those cases referred to in paragraph 4 , point (b) , for the purpose of article 30 in conjunction with article 29 , soho entities shall demonstrate to their competent authorities , for each of the standards or elements thereof , the equivalence of the other guidelines applied in terms of the level of safety , quality and efficacy to the level set by the technical guidelines referred to in paragraph 4 , point (a). ### deleted


### soho entities shall protect the health of soho recipients and offspring from medically assisted reproduction from risks posed by soho preparations. they shall do so by identifying , minimising or eliminating those risks. ### soho entities shall protect the health of soho recipients and offspring from medically assisted reproduction from risks posed by soho preparations and their application. they shall do so by identifying , minimising or eliminating those risks.


### 2. in the procedures referred to in paragraph 1 , soho entities shall mitigate the risks of communicable disease transmission from soho donors to recipients by combining , at least , the following measures: ### 2. in the procedures referred to in paragraph 1 , soho entities shall follow the scientific and technical specifications defined in article 59 to mitigate the following risks:


### reviewing and evaluating the donors’ current and past health , travel and relevant behavioural histories to allow the application of temporary or permanent deferrals when risks cannot be fully eliminated by donor testing; ### deleted


### testing of donors for communicable diseases using certified and validated testing methods; ### deleted


### when feasible , using processing technologies that reduce or eliminate any potential communicable pathogens. ### deleted


### 3. in the procedures referred to in paragraph 1 , soho entities shall mitigate the risks of non-communicable disease transmission , including genetic conditions and cancer , from donors to the recipients or to offspring from medically assisted reproduction by combining , at least , the following measures: ### deleted


### 4. in the procedures referred to in paragraph 1 , soho entities shall mitigate the risks of communicable or non-communicable disease transmission to the recipients through cross-contamination of donations during collection , processing , storage and distribution by measures that ensure that physical contact between sohos from different donors is avoided or , in cases where combining donations is necessary for efficacy of the soho preparation , is minimised. ### deleted


### 5. in the procedures referred to in paragraph 1 , soho entities shall mitigate risks arising from microbial contamination of sohos from the environment , the personnel , the equipment , materials or solutions coming into contact with sohos during collection , processing , storage or distribution. soho entities shall mitigate such risks by , at least , the following measures: ### deleted


### 6. in the procedures referred to in paragraph 1 , soho entities shall mitigate the risks that any reagents and solutions added to sohos or coming in contact with sohos during collection , processing , storage and distribution might be transmitted to recipients and have a toxic , or other , detrimental effect on their health by combining , at least , the following measures: ### deleted


### 7. in the procedures referred to in paragraph 1 , soho entities shall mitigate the risks that inherent properties of sohos , necessary for clinical efficacy , have been changed by any soho activity performed , in a manner that renders soho preparations ineffective or less effective when applied to recipients by combining , at least , the following measures: ### deleted


### 8. in the procedures referred to in paragraph 1 , soho entities shall mitigate the risks that sohos cause an immune reaction in recipients by combining , at least , the following measures: ### deleted


### 9. in the procedures referred to in paragraph 1 , soho entities shall mitigate any other risk to the health of soho recipients or of offspring from medically assisted reproduction arising from the application of sohos or soho preparations and not addressed in paragraphs 2 to 8 by applying procedures that they have validated as safely and effectively mitigating the risk concerned or that are demonstrated as mitigating the risk by published scientific evidence. ### deleted


### apply soho preparations to recipients without proven benefit , except in the context of a clinical investigation approved in the context of a conditional authorisation of the soho preparation by their competent authority pursuant to article 41(4); ### apply soho preparations to recipients without proven benefit , except in the context of a clinical investigation approved in the context of a conditional authorisation of the soho preparation by their competent authority pursuant to article 41(4) , or a clinical study referred to in article 41(a);


### apply soho preparations to recipients unnecessarily; ### apply soho preparations to recipients unnecessarily. soho entities shall make an optimal use of soho , taking into account therapeutic alternatives , and following the most up-to-date scientific guides specified in article 59 ;


### for the measures referred to in paragraphs 2 and 3 , soho entities shall verify the eligibility of a donor by means of an interview with him/her , his/her legal guardian or , in case of a donation after death , a relevant individual that is informed regarding the donor’s health and lifestyle history. the interview may be combined with any interview conducted as part of the evaluation referred to in article 53(1) , point (f). ### without prejuice to articles 53 (1f) and 2 , for the measures referred to in paragraphs 2 and 3 , soho entities shall verify the eligibility of a donor by means of an interview with him/her , his/her legal guardian or , in case of a donation after death , a relevant individual that is informed regarding the donor’s health and lifestyle history. the interview may be combined with any interview conducted as part of the evaluation referred to in article 53(1) , point (f).


### for donors that donate repeatedly , the interviews referred to in the first subparagraph may be limited to aspects that might have changed and may be replaced with questionnaires. ### for donors that donate repeatedly , the interviews referred to in the first subparagraph may be limited to aspects that might have changed.


### 6. in those cases referred to in paragraph 4 , point (b) , for the purpose of article 30 in conjunction with article 29 , soho entities shall demonstrate to their competent authorities , for each of the standards or elements thereof , the equivalence of the other guidelines applied in terms of the level safety , quality and efficacy to the level set by the technical guidelines referred to in paragraph 4 , point (a). ### deleted


### 2. member states shall make all reasonable efforts to promote public participation in soho donation activities , in particular for critical sohos , with a view to ensuring a resilient supply and responsive increases in donation rates when risks of shortage are detected. in so doing , they shall encourage the collection of soho with a strong public and non-profit sector involvement. ### deleted


### 6. member states shall review regularly their national soho emergency plans to take into account changes in the organisation of competent authorities and experience gained from implementing the plans and simulation exercises. ### 6. member states shall review their national soho emergency plans at least every 3 years and whenever necessary to take into account changes in the organisation of competent authorities , experience gained from implementing the plans and simulation exercises and the recommendations issued by the commission , as referred to in article 62(a).


### 1. critical soho entities shall without undue delay launch a soho supply alert to their competent authorities in case of a significant interruption , indicating the underlying reason , the expected impact on patients and any mitigating actions taken including possible alternative supply channels if appropriate. interruptions shall be considered significant when the application of critical soho is cancelled or postponed due to unavailability and this poses a serious risk to health. ### 1. critical soho entities shall without undue delay launch a soho supply alert to their competent authorities in case of a significant interruption , indicating the underlying reason , the expected impact on patients and any mitigating actions taken including possible alternative supply channels if appropriate. interruptions shall be considered significant when the application of critical soho is cancelled or postponed due to unavailability and this poses a serious risk to human health.


### 3. the soho national authorities may submit to the eu soho platform the soho supply alert received in cases where the supply interruption might affect other member states or where such interruption might be addressed through cooperation between member states pursuant to article 62(3) , point (d). ### 3. the soho national authorities shall submit to the eu soho platform the soho supply alert received , especially in cases where the supply interruption might affect other member states or where such interruption might be addressed through cooperation between member states pursuant to article 62(3) , point (d).


### derogation from the obligations to authorise soho preparations in emergency situations ### derogation from the obligations to authorise soho preparations in public health emergency situations


### member states may take additional measures to the ones set out in their national soho emergency plans to ensure critical sohos supply in case of shortages on their territory , on a case-by-case basis. member states taking such measures shall inform the other member states and the commission without undue delay and give reasons for the measures taken. ### member states may take additional measures to the ones set out in their national soho plans to ensure continuity of soho supply , as well as in the national soho emergency plans to secure soho supply , especially in case of shortages on their territory. member states taking such measures shall inform the other member states and the commission without undue delay and give reasons for the measures taken.


### 2. each member state shall nominate two permanent members and two alternates representing the soho national authority and , where the member state chooses , the ministry of health. the soho national authority may nominate members from other competent authorities , but those members shall ensure that the views and suggestions they make are endorsed by the soho national authority. the board may also invite experts and observers to attend its meetings , and may cooperate with other external experts as appropriate. other union institutions , bodies , offices and agencies shall have an observer role. ### 2. each member state shall nominate two permanent members and two alternates representing the soho national authority and , where the member state chooses , the ministry of health. the soho national authority may nominate members from other competent authorities , but those members shall ensure that the views and suggestions they make are endorsed by the soho national authority. the board may also invite experts and observers to attend its meetings , and may cooperate with other external experts as appropriate , in order to ensure a multidisciplinary and diverse representation of stakeholders in the soho sector. other union institutions , bodies , offices and agencies shall have an observer role.


### 4. the commission shall chair the meetings of the scb. the chair shall not take part in votes of the scb. ### 4. the board shall be co-chaired by a representative of the commission and by one rotating representative of the member states , who shall be elected by and from among the representatives of the member states in the scb. the chair shall not take part in votes of the scb.


### preparing opinions at the request of competent authorities in accordance with article 14(2) first sub-paragraph , on the regulatory status under this regulation of a substance , product or activity and transmitting its opinions to the compendium; ### in collaboration with other authorities designated in other relevant union legislation , preparing opinions at the request of competent authorities in accordance with article 14(1) , on the regulatory status under this regulation of a substance , product or activity and transmitting its opinions to the compendium;


### when preparing the opinions referred to in point (a) of this paragraph , initiating , at union level , a consultation with equivalent advisory bodies established in other relevant union legislation in accordance with article 14(2) second sub-paragraph , and including in the compendium the opinions concerning the union legislation to be applied in cases where there is agreement with the equivalent advisory bodies; ### when preparing the opinions referred to in point (a) of this paragraph , participate in the classification advisory council as defined in article 68 (a);


### recording information notified in accordance with article 14(3) , and including such information in the compendium; ### recording information notified in accordance with article 14(2) , and including such information in the compendium;


### the commission shall organise union training in cooperation with the member states concerned. ### the commission shall organise union training in cooperation with the member states.


### the commission shall establish and maintain cooperation with the edqm in relation to the guidelines published by the edqm. ### the commission shall establish and maintain cooperation with the edqm in relation to the guidelines published by the edqm. such cooperation shall be based on the highest scientific standards , be proactive in identifying future needs and be transparent , involving the relevant stakeholders in consultations related to the development of the technical guidelines.


### providing secretariat and technical , scientific and logistic support to the scb and its working groups; ### providing secretariat and technical , scientific and logistic support to the scb and its working groups and to the classification advisory council;


### 2. with regard to the support referred to in paragraph 1 , point (a) , the commission shall , in particular , organise the meetings of the scb and its working groups , the travel of members of the scb , reimbursement and special allowances for scientific experts that participate in those meetings , and ensure the appropriate follow-up. ### 2. with regard to the support referred to in paragraph 1 , point (a) , the commission shall , in particular , organise the meetings of the scb and its working groups and of the classification advisory council , the travel of members of the scb and the classification advisory council reimbursement and special allowances for scientific experts that participate in those meetings , and ensure the appropriate follow-up.


### 1. the commission shall establish , manage and maintain the eu soho platform to facilitate effective and efficient exchange of information concerning soho activities in the union , as provided for in this regulation. ### 1. the commission shall establish , manage and maintain the eu soho platform to facilitate effective and efficient exchange , registration and storage of information concerning soho activities in the union , as provided for in this regulation. to ensure optimal use of the eu soho platform , the commission shall:


### 2. the eu soho platform shall also provide a secure environment for the exchange of information between competent authorities and the commission , in particular in relation to sao and rapid alerts. it shall also provide public access to information regarding the registration and authorisation status of soho entities and shall indicate the applicable guidelines to be followed to meet the technical standards laid down in articles 56 and 59. ### 2. the eu soho platform shall also provide a secure environment for the exchange of information between competent authorities , the commission and the ema , the ecdc , the scb and edqm , in particular in relation to sao and rapid alerts.


### 13. recalls the importance to develop a long term hr policy on work-life balance , lifelong guidance and career development , gender balance , teleworking , geographical balance and recruitment and integration of people with disabilities; ### 13. recalls the importance to develop a long term hr policy on work-life balance , lifelong guidance and the offer of specific training possibilities for career development , gender balance at all staff levels , teleworking , right to disconnect , the enhancement of a geographical balance to have an appropriate representation from all member states , and the recruitment and integration of people with disabilities as well as the promotion of their equal treatment and their opportunities;


### 24. recalls the importance to increase the digitalisation of the centre in terms of internal operation and management but also in order to speed up the digitalisation of procedures; stresses the need for the centre to continue to be proactive in this regard in order to avoid a digital gap between the agencies at all costs; draws attention , however , to the need to take all the necessary security measures to avoid any risk to the online security of the information processed; ### 24. recalls the importance to increase the digitalisation of the centre in terms of internal operation and management but also in order to speed up the digitalisation of procedures; stresses the need for the centre to continue to be proactive in this regard in order to avoid a digital gap between the agencies; draws attention , however , to the need to take all the necessary security measures to avoid any risk to the online security of the information processed;


### 25. encourages the centre to work in closely cooperation with enisa (european union agency for cybersecurity); suggests to offer regularly updated cybersecurity-related training programmes for all staff within the centre; ### 25. encourages the centre to work in close cooperation with enisa (european union agency for cybersecurity) and cert-eu (computer emergency response team for the eu institutions , bodies and agencies) and to carry out regular risk assessments of its it infrastructure and to ensure regular audits and tests of its cyber defences; suggests to offer regularly updated cybersecurity-related training programmes to all staff members , including management , as a key element in an effective cyber security framework within the centre;


### 10. recalls the importance to develop a long term hr policy on work-life balance , lifelong guidance and career development , gender balance , teleworking , geographical balance and recruitment and integration of people with disabilities; ### 10. recalls the importance to develop a long term hr policy on work-life balance , lifelong guidance and the offer of specific training possibilities for career development , gender balance at all staff levels , teleworking , right to disconnect , the enhancement of a geographical balance to have an appropriate representation from all member states , and the recruitment and integration of people with disabilities as well as the promotion of their equal treatment and their opportunities;


### 22. recalls the importance to increase the digitalisation of the agency in terms of internal operation and management but also in order to speed up the digitalisation of procedures; stresses the need for the agency to continue to be proactive in this regard in order to avoid a digital gap between the agencies at all costs; draws attention , however , to the need to take all the necessary security measures to avoid any risk to the online security of the information processed; ### 22. recalls the importance to increase the digitalisation of the agency in terms of internal operation and management but also in order to speed up the digitalisation of procedures; stresses the need for the agency to continue to be proactive in this regard in order to avoid a digital gap between the agencies; draws attention , however , to the need to take all the necessary security measures to avoid any risk to the online security of the information processed;


### 23. encourages the agency to work in closely cooperation with enisa (european union agency for cybersecurity); suggests to offer regularly updated cybersecurity-related training programmes for all staff within the agency; ### 23. encourages the agency to work in close cooperation with enisa (european union agency for cybersecurity) and cert-eu (computer emergency response team for the eu institutions , bodies and agencies) and to carry out regular risk assessments of its it infrastructure and to ensure regular audits and tests of its cyber defences; suggests to offer regularly updated cybersecurity-related training programmes to all staff members , including management , within the agency;


### 27. calls the agency to continue to develop its synergies (for instance human resources , building management , it services and security) , cooperation and exchange of good practices with other union agencies with a view to improving efficiency; ### 27. calls the agency to continue to develop its synergies (for instance human resources , building management , it services and security) , and to reinforce its cooperation , its exchange of good practices and its discussions regarding areas of mutual interest with other union agencies with a view to improving efficiency;


### (7) a combination of source-control and end-of-pipe measures is required to effectively deal with most pollutants across their life cycle , including , as relevant , chemical design , authorisation or approval , control of emissions during manufacturing and use or other processes , and waste handling. the setting of new or stricter quality standards in water bodies therefore complements and is coherent with other union legislation that addresses or could address the pollution problem at one or more of those stages , including regulation (ec) no 1907/2006 of the european parliament and of the council49 , regulation (ec) no 1107/2009 of the european parliament and of the council50 , regulation (eu) no 528/2012 of the european parliament and of the council51 , regulation (eu) 2019/6 of the european parliament and of the council52 , directive 2001/83/ec of the european parliament and of the council53 , directive 2009/128/ec of the european parliament and of the council54 , directive 2010/75/eu of the european parliament and of the council55and council directive 91/271/eec56. ### (7) a combination of source-control and end-of-pipe measures is required to effectively deal with most pollutants across their life cycle , including , as relevant , chemical design , authorisation or approval , control of emissions during manufacturing and use or other processes , and waste handling. the setting of new or stricter quality standards in water bodies therefore complements and is coherent with other union legislation that addresses or could address the pollution problem at one or more of those stages , including regulation (ec) no 1907/2006 of the european parliament and of the council49 , regulation (ec) no 1107/2009 of the european parliament and of the council50 , regulation (eu) no 528/2012 of the european parliament and of the council51 , regulation (eu) 2019/6 of the european parliament and of the council52 , directive 2001/83/ec of the european parliament and of the council53 , directive 2009/128/ec of the european parliament and of the council54 , directive 2010/75/eu of the european parliament and of the council55and council directive 91/271/eec56. in order for the member states to achieve the environmental objectives laid down in article 4 of directive 2000/60/ec in the best and most cost-effective way possible , they should ensure , when establishing their programmes of measures , that source-control measures are prioritized over end-of-pipe measures and that those measures are in accordance with relevant union sectoral legislation on pollution.the commission should develop guidance to provide criteria in order to establish whether all proportionate source-control measures have been exhausted , before end-of-pipe measures are implemented.


### 6. notes that the eea has 236 posts , out of which 85% are dedicated to operational activities and 15% to support; considers that , in order to properly perform the tasks on the union’s path to climate neutrality , this number should grow in the years to come; ### 6. notes that the eea has 236 posts , out of which 85% are dedicated to operational activities and 15% to support; considers that , in order to properly perform the tasks on the union’s path to climate neutrality , this number should grow in the years to come; reminds that the policy makers rely on the expertise and support of the eea in implementing the reforms required to achieve a climate neutral future; stresses that inadequate resources for the eea may undermine the ability of the institutions to deliver on commitments in relation to the european green deal;


### 28. recalls the importance to increase the digitalisation of the agency in terms of internal operation and management but also in order to speed up the digitalisation of procedures; stresses the need for the agency to continue to be proactive in this regard in order to avoid a digital gap between the agencies at all costs; draws attention , however , to the need to take all the necessary security measures to avoid any risk to the online security of the information processed; ### 28. recalls the importance to increase the digitalisation of the agency in terms of internal operation and management but also in order to speed up the digitalisation of procedures; stresses the need for the agency to continue to be proactive in this regard in order to avoid a digital gap between the agencies; draws attention , however , to the need to take all the necessary security measures to avoid any risk to the online security of the information processed;


### 29. encourages the agency to work in closely cooperation with enisa (european union agency for cybersecurity); suggests to offer regularly updated cybersecurity-related training programmes for all staff within the agency. calls on the agency to develop its cybersecurity policy swifter , delivered it before the 31st of december 2023 and report back to the discharge authority; ### 29. encourages the agency to work in close cooperation with enisa (european union agency for cybersecurity) and cert-eu (computer emergency response team for the eu institutions , bodies and agencies) and to carry out regular risk assessments of its it infrastructure and to ensure regular audits and tests of its cyber defences; suggests to offer regularly updated cybersecurity-related training programmes to all staff members , including management , within the agency; calls on the agency to develop its cybersecurity policy swifter , deliver it before the 31st of december 2023 and report back to the discharge authority;


### 34. calls the agency to continue to develop its synergies (for instance human resources , building management , it services and security) , cooperation and exchange of good practices with other union agencies with a view to improving efficiency; ### 34. calls the agency to continue to develop its synergies (for instance human resources , building management , it services and security) , and to reinforce its cooperation , its exchange of good practices and its discussions regarding areas of mutual interest with other union agencies with a view to improving efficiency;


### 1. reiterates the key role of the european medicines agency ('the ema') in protecting and promoting public and animal health by assessing and supervising medicines for human or veterinary use; ### 1. reiterates the key role of the european medicines agency ('the ema') in protecting and promoting public human and animal health by assessing and supervising medicines for human or veterinary use;


### 12. notes with satisfaction that the ema has properly addressed the two observations made by the court of auditors in its 2020 annual report regarding the appointment of selection panels in recruitment procedures and the catering and restaurant services framework contract4 ; ### 12. notes with satisfaction that the ema has properly addressed the two observations made by the court of auditors in its 2020 annual report regarding the appointment of selection panels in recruitment procedures and the catering and restaurant services framework contract4 ; recalls a finding by the court of auditors in its annual report 2021 , of remaining shortcomings related to transparency in recruitment procedures; notes the effort of ema to improve its internal hiring guidelines;


### 12. recalls the importance to develop a long term hr policy on work-life balance , lifelong guidance and career development , gender balance , teleworking , geographical balance and recruitment and integration of people with disabilities; ### 12. recalls the importance to develop a long term hr policy on work-life balance , lifelong guidance and the offer of specific training possibilities for career development , gender balance at all staff levels , teleworking , right to disconnect , the enhancement of a geographical balance to have an appropriate representation from all member states , and the recruitment and integration of people with disabilities as well as the promotion of their equal treatment and their opportunities;


### 29. encourages the agency to work in closely cooperation with enisa (european union agency for cybersecurity); suggests to offer regularly updated cybersecurity-related training programmes for all staff within the agency. calls on the agency to develop its cybersecurity policy swifter , delivered it before the 31st of december 2023 and report back to the discharge authority; ### 29. encourages the agency to work in close cooperation with enisa (european union agency for cybersecurity) and cert-eu (computer emergency response team for the eu institutions , bodies and agencies) and to carry out regular risk assessments of its it infrastructure and to ensure regular audits and tests of its cyber defences; suggests to offer regularly updated cybersecurity-related training programmes to all staff members within the agency; calls on the agency to develop its cybersecurity policy swifter , deliver it before the 31st of december 2023 and report back to the discharge authority;


### 5. stresses the need to address the lack of predictability of the agency’s fee income; notes its declining trend , and calls on the commission to present its proposal to strengthen the governance of echa and increase the sustainability of its financing model without delay , in line with its commitment expressed in the chemicals strategy for sustainability2 ; ### 5. stresses the need to address the lack of predictability of the agency’s fee income; notes its declining trend , and calls on the commission to present its proposal to strengthen the governance of echa and increase the sustainability of its financing model without delay , in line with its commitment expressed in the chemicals strategy for sustainability2; insists that predictable and sustainable financing is a pre-condition for effective discharge of the agency's budget and recalls previous calls of the european parliament to improve the agency's budgetary certainty;


### 13. recalls the importance to develop a long term hr policy on work-life balance , lifelong guidance and career development , gender balance , teleworking , geographical balance and recruitment and integration of people with disabilities; ### 13. recalls the importance to develop a long term hr policy on work-life balance , lifelong guidance and the offer of specific training possibilities for career development , gender balance at all staff levels , teleworking , right to disconnect , the enhancement of a geographical balance to have an appropriate representation from all member states , and the recruitment and integration of people with disabilities as well as the promotion of their equal treatment and their opportunities;


### 24. recalls the importance to increase the digitalisation of the agency in terms of internal operation and management but also in order to speed up the digitalisation of procedures; stresses the need for the agency to continue to be proactive in this regard in order to avoid a digital gap between the agencies at all costs; draws attention , however , to the need to take all the necessary security measures to avoid any risk to the online security of the information processed; ### 24. recalls the importance to increase the digitalisation of the agency in terms of internal operation and management but also in order to speed up the digitalisation of procedures; stresses the need for the agency to continue to be proactive in this regard in order to avoid a digital gap between the agencies; draws attention , however , to the need to take all the necessary security measures to avoid any risk to the online security of the information processed;


### 25. encourages the agency to work in closely cooperation with enisa (european union agency for cybersecurity); suggests to offer regularly updated cybersecurity-related training programmes for all staff within the agency. calls on the agency to develop its cybersecurity policy swifter , delivered it before the 31st of december 2023 and report back to the discharge authority; ### 25. encourages the agency to work in close cooperation with enisa (european union agency for cybersecurity) and cert-eu (computer emergency response team for the eu institutions , bodies and agencies) and to carry out regular risk assessments of its it infrastructure and to ensure regular audits and tests of its cyber defences; suggests to offer regularly updated cybersecurity-related training programmes to all staff members within the agency; calls on the agency to develop its cybersecurity policy swifter , deliver it before the 31st of december 2023 and report back to the discharge authority;


### 32. calls the agency to continue to develop its synergies (for instance human resources , building management , it services and security) , cooperation and exchange of good practices with other union agencies with a view to improving efficiency; ### 32. encourages the agency to continue to develop its synergies (for instance human resources , building management , it services and security) , and to reinforce its cooperation , its exchange of good practices and its discussions regarding areas of mutual interest with other union agencies with a view to improving efficiency;


### 32. calls for support to be given to smes to help them comply with eu chemical legislation; ### 32. calls for support to be given to smes , including technical support for the substitution of hazardous chemicals , to help them comply with eu chemical legislation whilst ensuring that no special regimes are detrimental to the protection of sme workers , the public , or the environment in this regard;


### 32. calls for support to be given to smes to help them comply with eu chemical legislation; ### 32. calls for support to be given to smes to help them comply with eu chemical legislation by promoting research and development , investment in sustainable chemicals and technological innovation under eu programmes such as horizon europe;


### 32. calls for support to be given to smes to help them comply with eu chemical legislation; ### 32. calls for support to be given to smes to help them comply with eu chemicals legislation in order to promote the production of safe and sustainable products;


### 33. stresses that legislation is key to give direction to the necessary innovation for the transition to a circular and sustainable chemicals sector and long-term investments; ### 33. stresses that legislation is key to give direction to the necessary innovation for the transition to a circular and sustainable chemicals sector , including the use of renewable feedstock to support the bioeconomy , and long-term investments;


### 34. highlights the need for union chemicals legislation to provide incentives for sustainable chemistry , materials (including plastics) and technologies , including non-chemical alternatives , that are safe and non-toxic by design; ### 34. highlights the need for union chemicals legislation to provide incentives for sustainable chemistry , materials (including plastics) and technologies , including non-chemical alternatives , that are safe and non-toxic by design; emphasizes , in this regard , that the strategy should create opportunities for the scaling-up of technologies like chemical recycling and for the enhancement of chemistry used for green deal solutions such as solar panels , wind turbines , batteries and energy efficient materials; also calls on the commission to develop sustainability assessment principles , complemented with product standards (such as the sustainable product policy framework);


### 34. highlights the need for union chemicals legislation to provide incentives for sustainable chemistry , materials (including plastics) and technologies , including non-chemical alternatives , that are safe and non-toxic by design; ### 34. highlights the need for union chemicals legislation to provide incentives for sustainable chemistry , materials and technologies , including non-chemical alternatives , that are safe and non-toxic by design , stresses the need for introducing and adapt economic instruments to reflect the internalisation of external costs , including health and environmental costs throughout the whole life-cycle of chemicals production , use , and disposal , irrespective of whether the use occurs within or outside of the union;


### 34. highlights the need for union chemicals legislation to provide incentives for sustainable chemistry , materials (including plastics) and technologies , including non-chemical alternatives , that are safe and non-toxic by design; ### 34. highlights the need for union chemicals legislation to provide incentives for sustainable chemistry , bio-based polymers , materials (including plastics) and technologies , including non-chemical alternatives , that are safe and non-toxic by design;


### 35. recalls that the fee income received by the echa will be substantially reduced; calls for a sustainable funding mechanism , in order to ensure its proper long-term functioning and to remove the inefficiencies due to the separation of budget lines , providing the resources needed to meet the increasing demands on its current work and sufficient additional resources for any additional work required; ### 35. recalls that the fee income received by the echa will be substantially reduced; calls for a sustainable funding mechanism , in order to ensure its proper long-term functioning and to remove the inefficiencies due to the separation of budget lines , providing the resources needed to meet the increasing demands on its current work and sufficient additional resources for any additional work required , including a ring-fenced budget for a team within echa exclusively dedicated to non-animal methods promotion across all echa activities;


### 37. calls on the commission to ensure that imported products abide by the same standards as those governing chemicals and products produced in the union; considers that control checks of non-compliance inside the union and at its borders should be enhanced; ### 37. calls on the commission to ensure that imported and exported chemicals and products abide by the same standards as those governing chemicals and products produced in the union; considers that control checks of non-compliance inside the union and at its borders should be enhanced;


### 2. calls on the commission to come up with a chemicals strategy for sustainability that effectively ensures a high level of protection of human health and the environment , minimising exposure to hazardous chemicals; ### 2. calls on the commission to come up with a chemicals strategy for sustainability that effectively ensures a high level of protection of human health and the environment , with particular regard to the principle of precaution and effective protection of workers , minimising exposure to hazardous chemicals;


### 2. calls on the commission to come up with a chemicals strategy for sustainability that effectively ensures a high level of protection of human health and the environment , minimising exposure to hazardous chemicals; ### 2. calls on the commission to come up with a chemicals strategy for sustainability that effectively ensures a high level of protection of human health and the environment , minimising exposure to hazardous chemicals , preserving and restoring ecosystems and biodiversity;


### 2. calls on the commission to come up with a chemicals strategy for sustainability that effectively ensures a high level of protection of human health and the environment , minimising exposure to hazardous chemicals; ### 2. calls on the commission to come up with a chemicals strategy for sustainability that effectively ensures a high level of protection of human health , animal health and the environment , minimising exposure to hazardous chemicals;


### 3. stresses that the new strategy should be coherent with , and complementary to , the other policy objectives of the green deal; ### 3. stresses that the new strategy should be coherent with , and complementary to , the other policy objectives of the green deal , including the circular economy action plan , and of the new industrial strategy for europe , whereas the new strategy should outline the sectors and ways in which the chemicals industry can contribute to these objectives , such as in clean energy , raw materials , sustainable transport , digitalisation and reduced consumption;


### 3. stresses that the new strategy should be coherent with , and complementary to , the other policy objectives of the green deal; ### 3. stresses that the new strategy should be coherent with , and complementary to , the other policy objectives of the green deal; stresses the need to foster innovation in the chemical industry , acknowledges that chemical industry is able to provide multiple low-carbon solutions; emphasises the importance of developing the chemical industry in order to strengthen eu climate ambition 2030 and 2050;


### 3. stresses that the new strategy should be coherent with , and complementary to , the other policy objectives of the green deal; ### 3. stresses that the new strategy should be coherent with , and complementary to , the other policy objectives of the green deal , particularly the objectives of the climate law , the circular economy action plan , and the new industrial strategy for europe;


### 4. considers that the chemicals strategy should achieve coherence and synergies between chemicals legislation (e.g. reach , clp , pops , mercury , plant protection products , biocides) and related union legislation , including specific product legislation (e.g. toys , cosmetics , food contact materials , construction products , packaging) , general product legislation (e.g. eco-design , eco-label) , legislation on environmental compartments (e.g. water and air) , as well as legislation on industrial installations (e.g. ied , seveso iii directive); ### 4. considers that the chemicals strategy should achieve coherence and synergies between chemicals legislation (e.g. reach , clp , pops , mercury , plant protection products , biocides) and related union legislation , including specific product legislation (e.g. toys , cosmetics , food contact materials , construction products , packaging) , occupational safety and health legislation , general product legislation (e.g. eco-design , eco-label) , legislation on environmental compartments (e.g. water and air) , as well as legislation on industrial installations (e.g. ied , seveso iii directive) and waste (e.g. rohs); highlights that special attention should be paid to reducing overlaps between legal frameworks , and between tasks allocated to echa , efsa and ema;


### 4. considers that the chemicals strategy should achieve coherence and synergies between chemicals legislation (e.g. reach , clp , pops , mercury , plant protection products , biocides) and related union legislation , including specific product legislation (e.g. toys , cosmetics , food contact materials , construction products , packaging) , general product legislation (e.g. eco-design , eco-label) , legislation on environmental compartments (e.g. water and air) , as well as legislation on industrial installations (e.g. ied , seveso iii directive); ### 4. considers that the chemicals strategy should achieve coherence and synergies between chemicals legislation (e.g. reach , clp , pops , mercury , plant protection products , biocides , mrls) and related union legislation , including specific product legislation (e.g. toys , cosmetics , food contact materials , construction products , packaging) , general product legislation (e.g. eco-design , eco-label) , legislation on environmental compartments (e.g. water , soil and air) , legislation on workers’ protection and on sources of pollution , in particular industrial installations (e.g. ied , seveso iii directive) or legislations on waste;


### 4. considers that the chemicals strategy should achieve coherence and synergies between chemicals legislation (e.g. reach , clp , pops , mercury , plant protection products , biocides) and related union legislation , including specific product legislation (e.g. toys , cosmetics , food contact materials , construction products , packaging) , general product legislation (e.g. eco-design , eco-label) , legislation on environmental compartments (e.g. water and air) , as well as legislation on industrial installations (e.g. ied , seveso iii directive); ### 4. considers that the chemicals strategy should achieve coherence and synergies between chemicals legislation (e.g. reach , clp , pops , mercury , plant protection products , biocides) and related union legislation , including specific product legislation (e.g. toys , cosmetics , food contact materials , construction products , packaging , focusing on new forms of packaging following the plastics ban) , general product legislation (e.g. eco-design , eco-label) , legislation on environmental compartments (e.g. water and air) , as well as legislation on industrial installations (e.g. ied , seveso iii directive);


### 4. considers that the chemicals strategy should achieve coherence and synergies between chemicals legislation (e.g. reach , clp , pops , mercury , plant protection products , biocides) and related union legislation , including specific product legislation (e.g. toys , cosmetics , food contact materials , construction products , packaging) , general product legislation (e.g. eco-design , eco-label) , legislation on environmental compartments (e.g. water and air) , as well as legislation on industrial installations (e.g. ied , seveso iii directive); ### 4. considers that the chemicals strategy should achieve coherence and synergies between chemicals legislation (e.g. reach , clp , pops , mercury , plant protection products , biocides) and related union legislation , including specific product legislation (e.g. toys , cosmetics , food contact materials , construction products , packaging) , general product legislation (e.g. eco-design , eco-label) , legislation on environmental compartments (e.g. water and air) , occupational health and safety legislation , as well as legislation on industrial installations (e.g. ied , seveso iii directive);


### 5. stresses that the chemicals strategy has to be aligned with the hierarchy of actions in risk management that prioritises exposure prevention , elimination and substitution over control measures; ### 5. stresses that the chemicals strategy has to be aligned with the hierarchy of actions in risk management that prioritises exposure prevention , elimination and substitution over control measures , taking into account all aspects of sustainability;


### 5. stresses that the chemicals strategy has to be aligned with the hierarchy of actions in risk management that prioritises exposure prevention , elimination and substitution over control measures; ### 5. stresses that the chemicals strategy for sustainability has to be aligned with the hierarchy of actions in risk management that prioritises exposure prevention , elimination of hazardous substances and substitution to safer alternatives over control measures;


### 5. stresses that the chemicals strategy has to be aligned with the hierarchy of actions in risk management that prioritises exposure prevention , elimination and substitution over control measures; ### 5. stresses that the chemicals strategy has to be aligned with the hierarchy of actions in risk management that prioritises exposure prevention or the elimination or reduction of residual values , and substitution over control measures;


### 6. stresses that the strategy should fully reflect the precautionary principle and the polluter pays principle; ### 6. stresses that the strategy should fully reflect the precautionary principle and on the principles that preventive action should be taken , that environmental damage should as a priority be rectified at source and that the polluter should pay , and cornerstone principles of the european chemical legislations such as the placing of the burden of proof on the industry; and that it should effectively apply them;


### 6. stresses that the strategy should fully reflect the precautionary principle and the polluter pays principle; ### 6. stresses that the strategy should fully reflect the precaution , prevention rectifying pollution at source , and polluter pays principles;


### 7. highlights that the new chemicals strategy should be based upon robust and up-to-date scientific evidence and that subsequent regulatory action should be accompanied by impact assessments , taking into account the input of relevant stakeholders; ### 7. highlights that the new chemicals strategy should be based upon robust and up-to-date scientific evidence , taking into account the risk posed by endocrine disruptors , hazardous chemicals in products imports , combination effects of different chemicals and very persistent chemicals , and that subsequent regulatory action should be accompanied by impact assessments , taking into account the input of relevant stakeholders;


### 7. highlights that the new chemicals strategy should be based upon robust and up-to-date scientific evidence and that subsequent regulatory action should be accompanied by impact assessments , taking into account the input of relevant stakeholders; ### 7. highlights that the new chemicals strategy should be based upon robust and up-to-date scientific evidence;


### 7. highlights that the new chemicals strategy should be based upon robust and up-to-date scientific evidence and that subsequent regulatory action should be accompanied by impact assessments , taking into account the input of relevant stakeholders; ### 7. highlights that the new chemicals strategy should be based upon robust and up-to-date scientific evidence in line with joint european criteria and that subsequent regulatory action should be accompanied by periodic impact assessments , taking into account the input of relevant stakeholders;


### 8. reaffirms that all regulatory gaps in eu chemicals legislation should be closed and that the new chemicals strategy should effectively contribute to the rapid substitution of substances of very high concern and other hazardous chemicals , including endocrine disruptors , very persistent chemicals , neurotoxicants and immuno-toxicants , as well as tackling the combination effects of chemicals , nano-forms of substances and exposure to hazardous chemicals from products; reiterates that any ban of these chemicals should take all aspects of sustainability into account; ### 8. reaffirms that all regulatory gaps and weaknesses in eu chemicals legislation should be closed and that the new chemicals strategy should effectively contribute to the effectiveness of control measures , alongside the rapid substitution of substances of very high concern and other hazardous chemicals of equivalent level of concern to the extent possible , including endocrine disruptors , very persistent chemicals , neurotoxicants and immuno-toxicants , as well as tackling the combination effects of chemicals , nano-forms of substances and exposure to hazardous chemicals from products; reiterates that any ban of these chemicals should take all aspects of sustainability into account , such as climate , circular economy and resource security aspects;


### 8. reaffirms that all regulatory gaps in eu chemicals legislation should be closed and that the new chemicals strategy should effectively contribute to the rapid substitution of substances of very high concern and other hazardous chemicals , including endocrine disruptors , very persistent chemicals , neurotoxicants and immuno-toxicants , as well as tackling the combination effects of chemicals , nano-forms of substances and exposure to hazardous chemicals from products; reiterates that any ban of these chemicals should take all aspects of sustainability into account; ### 8. reaffirms that all regulatory gaps in eu chemicals legislation should be closed and that the new chemicals strategy should effectively contribute to the rapid substitution of substances of very high concern and other hazardous chemicals , including endocrine disruptors , very persistent chemicals , neurotoxicants and immuno-toxicants , as well as tackling the combination effects of chemicals , nano-forms of substances and exposure to hazardous chemicals from products; reiterates that any ban of these chemicals should take all aspects of sustainability into account; for example through the granting of possible transition periods for producers to adapt to new european requirements;


### 8. reaffirms that all regulatory gaps in eu chemicals legislation should be closed and that the new chemicals strategy should effectively contribute to the rapid substitution of substances of very high concern and other hazardous chemicals , including endocrine disruptors , very persistent chemicals , neurotoxicants and immuno-toxicants , as well as tackling the combination effects of chemicals , nano-forms of substances and exposure to hazardous chemicals from products; reiterates that any ban of these chemicals should take all aspects of sustainability into account; ### 8. reaffirms that all regulatory gaps in eu chemicals legislation should be closed and that the new chemicals strategy should effectively contribute to the rapid substitution of substances of very high concern and other hazardous chemicals , including endocrine disruptors , very persistent chemicals , neurotoxicants and immuno-toxicants , as well as tackling the combination effects of chemicals , nano-forms of substances and exposure to hazardous chemicals from products;


### 8. reaffirms that all regulatory gaps in eu chemicals legislation should be closed and that the new chemicals strategy should effectively contribute to the rapid substitution of substances of very high concern and other hazardous chemicals , including endocrine disruptors , very persistent chemicals , neurotoxicants and immuno-toxicants , as well as tackling the combination effects of chemicals , nano-forms of substances and exposure to hazardous chemicals from products; reiterates that any ban of these chemicals should take all aspects of sustainability into account; ### 8. reaffirms that all regulatory gaps in eu chemicals legislation should be closed and that the new chemicals strategy should effectively contribute to the rapid substitution of substances of very high concern and other hazardous chemicals , including endocrine disruptors , very persistent chemicals , neurotoxicants and immuno-toxicants and persistent organic pollutants , as well as tackling the combination effects of chemicals , nano-forms of substances and exposure to hazardous chemicals from products; reiterates that any ban of these chemicals should take all aspects of sustainability into account;


### 9. underlines the need for a clear commitment to securing funds for improved research into safer alternatives and to promoting substitution of harmful chemicals , non-toxic production and sustainable innovation; ### 9. underlines the need for a clear commitment to securing funds for improved research into safer and more sustainable alternatives and to promoting substitution of harmful chemicals , safe and non-toxic production and sustainable innovation;


### 9. underlines the need for a clear commitment to securing funds for improved research into safer alternatives and to promoting substitution of harmful chemicals , non-toxic production and sustainable innovation; ### 9. underlines the need for a clear commitment to securing medium and long-term funding for improved research into safer alternatives and to promoting substitution of harmful chemicals , non-toxic production and sustainable innovation;


### 9. underlines the need for a clear commitment to securing funds for improved research into safer alternatives and to promoting substitution of harmful chemicals , non-toxic production and sustainable innovation; ### 9. underlines the need for a clear commitment to securing funds for improved research into and development of safer alternatives and to promoting substitution of harmful chemicals , non-toxic production and sustainable innovation;


### 9. underlines the need for a clear commitment to securing funds for improved research into safer alternatives and to promoting substitution of harmful chemicals , non-toxic production and sustainable innovation; ### 9. underlines the need for a clear commitment to securing funds for improved and independent research into safer alternatives and to promoting substitution of harmful chemicals , non-toxic production and sustainable innovation;


### 10. reiterates the need to minimise animal testing with the help of new approach methodologies and calls for increased efforts and funds to this end with aim to establish non-animal based safety assessments in all relevant legislation , in addition to cosmetics; regrets that there are still barriers to the use and acceptance of alternative (non-animal) test methods for regulatory purposes , partially linked to gaps in the available test guidelines4 , requests action to remedy this situation; ### 10. reiterates the need to minimise animal testing with the help of new approach methodologies and calls for increased efforts and funds to this end with aim to establish non-animal based safety assessments in all relevant legislation , in addition to cosmetics; regrets that there are still barriers to the use and acceptance of alternative (non-animal) test methods for regulatory purposes , partially linked to gaps in the available test guidelines4; requests therefore action to remedy this situation and invites the commission to explore the potential of digital technologies to accelerate the development of predictive toxicology tools to support innovation;


### 10. reiterates the need to minimise animal testing with the help of new approach methodologies and calls for increased efforts and funds to this end with aim to establish non-animal based safety assessments in all relevant legislation , in addition to cosmetics; regrets that there are still barriers to the use and acceptance of alternative (non-animal) test methods for regulatory purposes , partially linked to gaps in the available test guidelines4 , requests action to remedy this situation; ### 10. reiterates the need to phase-out animal testing through expanded use of new approach methodologies and calls for increased efforts and funds to this end with aim to establish non-animal based safety assessments in all chemical safety legislation , as is in place for cosmetics; regrets that there are still barriers to the use and acceptance of non-animal (alternative) test methods for regulatory purposes , partially linked to factors such as gaps in the available test guidelines4and insufficient funding for the research and development of non-animal methods , requests action to remedy this situation;


### 12. calls on the commission to take all necessary action to ensure that combination effects are fully addressed across all relevant legislation , including the development of new test methods and the revision of data requirements , where necessary; ### 12. calls on the commission to take all necessary action to ensure that combination effects of chemicals and nano-forms of substances and the combined exposure to all hazardous chemicals from all sources are properly and consistently addressed across all relevant legislation , including the introduction of a mixture assessment factor and the development of new test methods and the revision of data requirements;


### 12. calls on the commission to take all necessary action to ensure that combination effects are fully addressed across all relevant legislation , including the development of new test methods and the revision of data requirements , where necessary; ### 12. calls on the commission to take all necessary action to ensure that combination effects are fully and consistently addressed across all relevant legislation , including by reducing exposure and , where necessary , the development of new test methods and the revision of data requirements , and in accordance with the methodologies that are jointly agreed across eu agencies and in consultation with stakeholders;


### 12. calls on the commission to take all necessary action to ensure that combination effects are fully addressed across all relevant legislation , including the development of new test methods and the revision of data requirements , where necessary; ### 12. calls on the commission to take all necessary action to ensure that the medium and long-term combination effects are fully addressed across all relevant legislation , including the development of new test methods and the revision of data requirements , where necessary;


### 12. calls on the commission to take all necessary action to ensure that combination effects are fully addressed across all relevant legislation , including the development of new test methods and the revision of data requirements , where necessary; ### 12. calls on the commission to take all necessary action to ensure that combination effects are fully and consistently addressed across all relevant legislation , including the development of new test methods and the revision of data requirements , where necessary;


### 13. welcomes the ‘one substance – one hazard assessment’ principle in order to better use the resources of the union’s agencies and scientific bodies , avoid duplication of efforts , reduce the risk of diverging outcomes of assessments , speed up and bring consistency to chemicals regulation , and to ensure enhanced health and environment protection and a level playing field for industry; ### 13. welcomes the ‘one substance – one hazard assessment’ principle in order to better use the resources of the union’s agencies and scientific bodies , avoid duplication of efforts , reduce the risk of diverging outcomes of assessments , speed up and bring consistency and transparency to chemicals regulation , and to ensure enhanced health and environment protection and a level playing field for industry;


### 15. considers that regulatory measures are needed to protect vulnerable groups; calls on the commission to adopt a cross-cutting definition of vulnerable groups , to adapt risk assessments and to align the protection of vulnerable groups throughout all chemical legislation; ### 15. considers that regulatory measures are needed to protect vulnerable groups; calls on the commission to adopt a cross-cutting definition of vulnerable groups , to adapt risk assessments and to align the protection of vulnerable groups throughout all chemical legislation , calls on the commission to give particular attention to chemicals that accumulate and persist in bodies , those that are transmitted to children through pregnancy or breast milk , and chemicals that can have effects across generations;


### 15. considers that regulatory measures are needed to protect vulnerable groups; calls on the commission to adopt a cross-cutting definition of vulnerable groups , to adapt risk assessments and to align the protection of vulnerable groups throughout all chemical legislation; ### 15. considers that regulatory measures are needed to protect vulnerable groups; calls on the commission to adopt a cross-cutting definition of vulnerable groups , to adapt risk assessments , to ensure methodologies are common across eu agencies and to align the protection of vulnerable groups throughout all chemical legislation;


### 15. considers that regulatory measures are needed to protect vulnerable groups; calls on the commission to adopt a cross-cutting definition of vulnerable groups , to adapt risk assessments and to align the protection of vulnerable groups throughout all chemical legislation; ### 15. considers that regulatory measures are needed to protect vulnerable groups; calls on the commission to adopt a cross-cutting definition of vulnerable groups , to adapt risk assessments , to ensure common methodologies across eu agencies and to align the protection of vulnerable groups throughout all chemical legislation;


### 15. considers that regulatory measures are needed to protect vulnerable groups; calls on the commission to adopt a cross-cutting definition of vulnerable groups , to adapt risk assessments and to align the protection of vulnerable groups throughout all chemical legislation; ### 15. considers that regulatory measures are needed to protect vulnerable groups; calls on the commission to adopt a cross-cutting definition of vulnerable groups , to adapt medium and long-term risk assessments and to align the protection of vulnerable groups throughout all chemical legislation;


### 16. calls for the strategy to improve the implementation of reach , with regard to registration , evaluation and authorisation; reiterates the principle of ‘no data , no market’; calls for ensuring the mandatory updating of registration dossiers , based on latest available science; calls for transparency with regard to the compliance with registration obligations , and for giving explicit power to echa to withdraw registration numbers in case of continued non-compliance; ### 16. calls for the strategy to improve the implementation of reach , with regard to registration , evaluation , restriction and authorisation; reiterates the principle of ‘no data , no market’; calls for ensuring the mandatory updating of registration dossiers , based on latest available science; calls for transparency with regard to the compliance with registration obligations , and for giving explicit power to echa to withdraw registration numbers in case of continued non-compliance;


### 17. considers that the evaluation of substances needs both to improve and speed-up; ### 17. considers that the evaluation of substances needs both to improve and speed-up , without compromising quality criteria in the evaluation methodologies;


### 17. considers that the evaluation of substances needs both to improve and speed-up; ### 17. considers that the evaluation of substances needs to adapt to the requirements of a developing market and to improve and speed-up;


### 18. asks the commission and the member states to refrain from authorising substances and approving products with incomplete data sets about health and environment hazards; ### 18. asks the commission and the member states to refrain from authorising substances and approving products with incomplete data sets about health and environment hazards or for which applicants have not been able to demonstrate the lack of suitable alternatives; considers that incomplete dossiers under reach should automatically trigger not granting authorisation for the requested substances;


### 18. asks the commission and the member states to refrain from authorising substances and approving products with incomplete data sets about health and environment hazards; ### 18. asks the commission and the member states to refrain from authorising substances and approving products with incomplete data sets about health and environment hazards or based on methodologies with no grounding in science;


### 19. calls on the commission to enable fast , efficient and transparent regulatory control of harmful chemicals , and to develop and implement an early warning system to identify new and emerging risks so as to ensure a rapid regulatory follow-up upstream; ### 19. calls on the commission to enable fast , efficient and transparent regulatory control of harmful chemicals , and to develop and implement an early warning system to identify new and emerging risks so as to ensure a rapid regulatory follow-up upstream and quickly reduce the overall exposure;


### 20. stresses that the legislation on food contact materials should be revised; ### 20. stresses that the legislation on food contact materials should be revised , calls on the commission to come forward with harmonised eu rules in order to minimise the presence of harmful chemicals in all types of fcms (e.g. paper and board , varnishes and coatings , metals and alloys , printing inks and adhesives) , to collect adequate safety data , and to guarantee comprehensive safety assessments addressing all relevant safety and health endpoints and based on the latest scientific data for all chemicals used in fcms;


### 20. stresses that the legislation on food contact materials should be revised; ### 20. stresses that the legislation on food contact materials should be revised and adapted to new generations of packaging placed on the market following the plastics ban;


### 21. is worried by the many inconsistencies in the union legislation concerning pbts/vpvbs as identified in the fitness check; calls on the commission to come up with a clear action plan and legislative proposals on how to address all persistent , bioaccumulative and toxic , as well as very persistent and very bioaccumulative , and persistent and mobile chemicals , across all relevant legislation and environmental media , including the action plan to phase-out all non-essential use of perfluoroalkylated substances (pfas) as part of the chemicals strategy for sustainability; ### 21. is worried by the many inconsistencies in the union legislation concerning pbts/vpvbs as identified in the fitness check; calls on the commission to come up with a clear action plan and legislative proposals on how to address all persistent , bioaccumulative and toxic , as well as very persistent and very bioaccumulative , and persistent and mobile substances , based on scientific knowledge , across all relevant legislation and environmental media , including the action plan to phase-out all non-essential use of perfluoroalkylated substances (pfas) as part of the chemicals strategy for sustainability;


### 22. reaffirms its calls of 18 april 2019 for a comprehensive union framework on endocrine disruptors (edcs) , in particular to adopt a horizontal definition based on the who definition for suspected edcs , as well as for known and presumed edcs in line with the classification of cmrs in the clp regulation , revise data requirements accordingly , effectively minimise overall exposure of humans and the environment to edcs , make legislative proposals to insert specific provisions on edcs into the legislation on toys and cosmetics to treat edcs like substances that are carcinogenic , mutagenic or toxic for reproduction and to revise legislation on food contact materials to substitute edcs; ### 22. reaffirms its calls of 18 april 2019 for a comprehensive union framework on endocrine disruptors (edcs) , in particular to adopt a horizontal definition based on the who definition , including known , presumed and suspected edcs in line with the classification of cmrs in the clp regulation; recognise that edcs are a class of chemicals that is of equivalent concern to substances classified as carcinogenic , mutagenic or toxic for reproduction (cmr substances) , and should therefore be treated identically in union legislation; revise data requirements accordingly; effectively minimise overall exposure of humans and the environment to edcs; make legislative proposals to insert specific provisions on edcs into the legislation on toys , cosmetics , and workers’ protection; to revise legislation on food contact materials to eliminate edcs; and to ensure that the mixture effects and combined exposures of edcs are taken into account in their assessment;


### 24. calls on the commission to introduce new hazard classes in the clp regulation (e.g. for edcs); ### 24. calls on the commission to proceed with the implementation of the fitness check recommendations on endocrine disruptors; in particular , the commission should consider introducing criteria under reach in combination with new hazard classes in the clp regulation (e.g. for edcs);


### 24. calls on the commission to introduce new hazard classes in the clp regulation (e.g. for edcs); ### 24. calls on the commission to rapidly implement the recommendations of the fitness check on endocrine disruptors and to introduce criteria under reach and new hazard classes in the clp regulation (e.g. for edcs);


### 24. calls on the commission to introduce new hazard classes in the clp regulation (e.g. for edcs); ### 24. calls on the commission to introduce new hazard classes in the clp regulation (e.g. for edcs , pbts and vpvbs , persistent , mobile and toxic substances and very persistent and very mobile substances);


### 25. stresses that the chemicals strategy for sustainability should improve the assessment of complex substances (e.g. substances of unknown or variable composition (uvcbs)) and registration of polymers , notably by supporting echa to develop further the solutions already put in place (e.g. substance identity profile); calls for the development of specific methods to assess this type of substances which allow for a solid scientific based approach and are practically applicable; ### 25. stresses that the chemicals strategy for sustainability should improve the assessment of complex substances (e.g. substances of unknown or variable composition (uvcbs)) and mandate the registration of all polymers as well as that of all low volume chemicals , including nanomaterials , notably by supporting echa to develop further the solutions already put in place (e.g. substance identity profile); calls for the development of specific methods to assess this type of substances which allow for a solid scientific based approach and are practically applicable;


### 26. calls for full implementation of the plant protection products (ppp) legislation; calls on the commission to publish the results of the refit exercise of the ppp legislation as soon as possible; calls on the commission to accelerate europe’s transition towards low-risk pesticides and reduce pesticide dependency to meet the objectives of the directive on sustainable use of pesticides and support farmers in doing so; ### 26. calls for full implementation of the plant protection products (ppp) legislation; calls on the commission to publish the results of the refit exercise of the ppp legislation as soon as possible; calls on the commission to accelerate europe’s transition towards low-risk pesticides and reduce pesticide dependency to achieve the objectives of the directive on sustainable use of pesticides and to translate the objectives of the latter in existing and upcoming legislation (e.g. green deal , farm to fork , common agricultural policy , beating cancer plan) , to improve statistics on plant protection products , to develop better risk indicators , to reduce the use of fertilizers to avoid soil depletion , and to support farmers in meeting these objectives;


### 26. calls for full implementation of the plant protection products (ppp) legislation; calls on the commission to publish the results of the refit exercise of the ppp legislation as soon as possible; calls on the commission to accelerate europe’s transition towards low-risk pesticides and reduce pesticide dependency to meet the objectives of the directive on sustainable use of pesticides and support farmers in doing so; ### 26. calls for full implementation of the plant protection products (ppp) legislation; calls on the commission to publish the results of the refit exercise of the ppp legislation as soon as possible; calls on the commission to accelerate europe’s transition towards sustainable and low-risk pesticides and reduce pesticide dependency to meet the objectives of the directive on sustainable use of pesticides and support farmers in doing so;


### 28. underlines the importance of developing non-toxic material cycles; reaffirms that , in accordance with the waste hierarchy , prevention takes priority over recycling and that , accordingly , recycling should not justify the perpetuation of the use of hazardous legacy substances; ### 28. underlines the importance of developing non-toxic material cycles; reaffirms that , in accordance with the waste hierarchy , in accordance with its definition in the waste framework directive , prevention takes priority over recycling and that , recycling should contribute towards the safe management of hazardous legacy substances; considers that where substitution is technically not feasible , specific containment measures should be adopted to protect workers’ health and environment while able to achieve the goals of the european green deal;


### 28. underlines the importance of developing non-toxic material cycles; reaffirms that , in accordance with the waste hierarchy , prevention takes priority over recycling and that , accordingly , recycling should not justify the perpetuation of the use of hazardous legacy substances; ### 28. underlines the importance of developing non-toxic material cycles; reaffirms that , in accordance with the waste hierarchy , prevention takes priority over recycling and that , accordingly , recycling should not justify the perpetuation of the use of hazardous legacy substances; stresses the existence of harmful chemicals in the recycled products; emphasises the need to maintain and preserve the trust and the benefits of recycled products and thereby , contribute to the transition of toxic-free circular economy;


### 28. underlines the importance of developing non-toxic material cycles; reaffirms that , in accordance with the waste hierarchy , prevention takes priority over recycling and that , accordingly , recycling should not justify the perpetuation of the use of hazardous legacy substances; ### 28. underlines the importance of developing non-toxic material cycles; considers that articles made from virgin materials and those made from recycled materials should fulfil the same safety standards; reaffirms that , in accordance with the waste hierarchy , prevention takes priority over recycling and that , accordingly , recycling should not justify the perpetuation of the use of hazardous legacy substances;


### 28. underlines the importance of developing non-toxic material cycles; reaffirms that , in accordance with the waste hierarchy , prevention takes priority over recycling and that , accordingly , recycling should not justify the perpetuation of the use of hazardous legacy substances; ### 28. underlines the importance of developing non-toxic material cycles; reaffirms that , in accordance with the waste hierarchy , prevention takes priority over recycling and that , accordingly , recycling should not justify the perpetuation of the use of hazardous legacy substances but contribute towards their safe management;


### 29. considers that the disclosure of all hazardous chemicals in articles along the supply chain to consumers and waste managers is a prerequisite to achieve non-toxic material cycles; ### 29. considers that the full disclosure of all chemicals , starting with all hazardous chemicals in production facilities , materials , articles , and waste along the supply chain , including to consumers and waste managers is a prerequisite to achieve non-toxic material cycles;


### 30. calls on the commission to ensure that a user-friendly public information system on hazardous substances present in materials , articles and waste , is swiftly established and made available in all languages of the union; ### 30. calls on the commission to ensure that a user-friendly , transparent , mandatory eu harmonised public information system on substances of concern hazardous substances produced at industrial facilities , present in materials , products and waste , is swiftly established and made available in all languages of the union as soon as possible and by 2025 at the latest;


### 30. calls on the commission to ensure that a user-friendly public information system on hazardous substances present in materials , articles and waste , is swiftly established and made available in all languages of the union; ### 30. calls on the commission to ensure that a user-friendly public information system on hazardous substances present in materials , articles and waste , is swiftly established and made available in all languages of the union , setting out the risks to human health , animal health and the environment;


### 30. calls on the commission to ensure that a user-friendly public information system on hazardous substances present in materials , articles and waste , is swiftly established and made available in all languages of the union; ### 30. calls on the commission to ensure that a user-friendly public information system on hazardous substances present in materials , articles and waste , is swiftly established by means of campaigns directed at various target groups and made available in all languages of the union;


### 31. points out that the strategy should help the chemical industry to reach climate-neutrality and the zero pollution objectives as well as support the good functioning of the internal market while enhancing the competitiveness and innovation of eu industry; ### 31. points out that the strategy should help the chemical industry to reach climate-neutrality and the zero pollution objectives as well as support the good functioning of the internal market while enhancing the competitiveness and innovation of eu industry , in line with the green deal and the new industrial strategy communications;


### 31. points out that the strategy should help the chemical industry to reach climate-neutrality and the zero pollution objectives as well as support the good functioning of the internal market while enhancing the competitiveness and innovation of eu industry; ### 31. points out that the strategy should help the chemical industry to reach climate-neutrality and the zero pollution , objectives highlighting the contribution given by the bioeconomy , as well as support the good functioning of the internal market while enhancing the competitiveness and innovation of eu industry;


### 1. recalls that the 2021 union budget is the first one under the multiannual financial framework (mff) for 2021-2027; stresses that the amounts allocated to the 2021 budget should match up to the expectations of union citizens in a post-covid-19 europe , fostering strong economic recovery , and should be aligned with the paris agreement and with the green deal objectives , and in particular that of becoming climate neutral by 2050 , while supporting the member states that have suffered the most; calls on the commission to assess the 2021 union budget in the light of the provisions of this paragraph , and to make the appropriate corrections if they are not met; ### 1. recalls that the 2021 union budget is the first one under the multiannual financial framework (mff) for 2021-2027; stresses that the amounts allocated to the 2021 budget should match up to the expectations of union citizens in a post-covid-19 europe , fostering strong economic recovery and improving public health , and should be aligned with the paris agreement and with the green deal objectives , and in particular that of becoming climate neutral by 2050 at the latest , while supporting the member states that have suffered the most; calls on the commission to assess the 2021 union budget in the light of the provisions of this paragraph , and to make the appropriate corrections if they are not met;


### 2. welcomes the provision of the solvency support instrument that stipulates that beneficiaries of financial support will be encouraged to put in place a green transition plan; is of the opinion that that provision should be mandatory; ### 2. welcomes the provision of the solvency support instrument that stipulates that beneficiaries of financial support will be encouraged to put in place a green transition plan; is of the opinion that that provision should be mandatory; recalls that the ssi is one amongst many instruments used for the recovery process; stresses that all resources earmarked for the recovery plan should contribute to the green transition;


### 3. considers that the union should also show global climate leadership through its budgeting; highlights that every effort should be made to ensure that the overall climate and biodiversity mainstreaming targets are reached as soon as possible; recalls parliament’s position calling for 10 % of the union budget to be allocated to biodiversity expenditures; points out that climate and biodiversity-related expenditure must be tracked using a more robust , transparent and comprehensive methodology; is of the opinion that the taxonomy regulation provides the proper framework to update that methodology; ### 3. considers that the union should also show global climate leadership through its budgeting; highlights that every effort should be made to ensure that the overall climate and biodiversity mainstreaming targets are reached as soon as possible; recalls parliament’s position calling for 10 % of the union budget to be allocated to biodiversity expenditures and the position of the committee on the environment , public health and food safety to allocate 40% of the union budget to climate expenditure; points out that climate and biodiversity-related expenditure must be tracked using a more robust , transparent and comprehensive methodology; is of the opinion that the taxonomy regulation provides the proper framework to update that methodology;


### 4. calls on the commission to implement green budgeting tools as of 2021; underlines in that regard the importance of effective climate and biodiversity proofing of the budget; ### 4. calls on the commission to implement green budgeting tools as of 2021; underlines in that regard that the budget , including the funds stemming from the recovery plan , should be climate and biodiversity proofed;


### 6. highlights that the 2021 union budget should contain sufficient resources for the development of capabilities in dealing with pandemics in order to ensure the protection of union citizens , in particular for strategic material such as vaccines , treatments and medical devices; points out that the strengthening of the competences of the european centre for disease prevention and control (ecdc) , as provided in the new mff , should be reflected in appropriate budgetary measures as of 2021; ### 6. highlights that the 2021 union budget should contain sufficient resources for the development of capabilities in dealing with pandemics in order to ensure the protection of union citizens , and to set up the foundations for strengthening union action on key aspects of health , leading to the creation of a european health union; stresses that sufficient resources should be allocated in particular for strategic material such as vaccines , treatments and medical devices and the implementation of the upcoming pharmaceutical strategy for europe , for facilitating cross-border mobility of patients and medical professionals , and increasing investments in medical research; underlines that sufficient resources should be allocated to the eu4health programme; points out that the strengthening of the competences of the european centre for disease prevention and control (ecdc) , as provided in the new mff , should be reflected in appropriate budgetary measures as of 2021 , in addition to which the competences and the budget for the european medicines agency should be increased; points out that efficient joint public procurement can lead to significant savings in the budget of the union and its member states;


### 3. recognises that , since the final registration deadline under regulation (ec) no 1907/20061 ('reach regulation') in 2018 , echa's fee income has significantly reduced , requiring it to rely increasingly on the union to finance its operations; ### 3. recognises that , since the final registration deadline under regulation (ec) no 1907/20061 ('reach regulation') in 2018 , echa's fee income has significantly reduced , requiring it to rely increasingly on the union to finance its operations; recognizes that the fee income is projected to continue declining without a sufficient level of certainty; stresses that echa should be governed by a sustainable and predictable financing model; highlights that persistence of budgetary uncertainty can have negative consequences on the exercise of echa's mandate;


### 8. recognises that the new organisational structure , introduced at the start of 2019 , was designed to increase echa's interconnectivity and facilitate more collaborative ways of working; welcomes the 50 % increase in full compliance checks of substances compared to 2018; ### 8. recognises that the new organisational structure , introduced at the start of 2019 , was designed to increase echa's interconnectivity and facilitate more collaborative ways of working; welcomes the 50 % increase in full compliance checks of substances compared to 2018 , achieved as a result of an increased focus on compliance checks through internal staff redeployment and without additional resources allocated to echa;


### 8. notes that the agency has an anti-harassment policy and related guidelines in place; acknowledges that it organised training sessions and made confidential counselling available , furthermore , notes that a pilot project with mediation in teams that have experienced conflicts was started in 2019; ### 8. notes that the agency has an anti-harassment policy and related guidelines in place; acknowledges that it organised training sessions and made confidential counselling available , furthermore , notes that a pilot project with mediation in teams that have experienced conflicts was started in 2019; notes that the agency had one informal harassment procedure in 2019;


### 9. notes that echa collaborates closely with other agencies , such as the european food safety authority , the european centre for disease prevention and control and the european medicines agency , through memoranda of understanding; underlines the importance of such an approach , in order to ensure consistency between the work of those agencies and to meet the requirements of sound financial management; ### 9. notes that echa collaborates closely with other agencies , such as the european food safety authority , the european centre for disease prevention and control and the european medicines agency , through memoranda of understanding; underlines the importance of such an approach , in order to ensure consistency between the work of those agencies and to meet the requirements of sound financial management; welcomes the sharing of services and encourages cooperation among the agencies where and when possible;


### 10. welcomes the fact that the agency publishes on its website the cvs of all members of the management board and its committees , including those of its chairs who are the agency’s members of staff , the executive director and all members of the board of appeal; ### 10. welcomes the fact that the agency publishes on its website the cvs of all members of the management board and its committees , including those of its chairs who are the agency’s members of staff , the executive director and all members of the board of appeal; welcomes that the agency publishes the declarations of interest of all members of the management board , the senior management and the committee chairs on its website;


### 11. notes the further steps taken in order to enhance transparency and whistleblower protection , such as mandatory online training courses on whistleblowing for all staff , and a continued focus on awareness of ethics , procurement and contract management and information security; according to the agency , all meetings of its senior management with stakeholders are registered and published on its website to ensure that there is full transparency; ### 11. welcomes the further steps taken in order to enhance transparency and whistleblower protection , such as mandatory online training courses on whistleblowing for all staff , and a continued focus on awareness of ethics , procurement and contract management and information security; according to the agency , all meetings of its senior management with stakeholders are registered and published on its website to ensure that there is full transparency;


### 12. according to the agency , its budgeted fee income for 2019 represents circa 39 ,5 % of its total income; acknowledges that the agency has an exemplary system of monitoring and for preventing any conflicts of interest , and its view that there is limited danger of such conflicts arising , due to the cost-covering purpose of the fees and the regular assessment of the agency’s staff involved in opinion-making to ensure there is independence; notes that the agency would welcome a solution whereby the commission would collect the fees on behalf of the agency , thereby facilitating the agency’s financial management and helping to mitigate the risks of shortfalls; ### 12. according to the agency , its budgeted fee income for 2019 represents circa 39 ,5 % of its total income; acknowledges that the agency has an exemplary system of monitoring and for preventing any conflicts of interest , and its view that there is limited danger of such conflicts arising , due to the cost-covering purpose of the fees and the regular assessment of the agency’s staff involved in opinion-making to ensure there is independence; notes that the agency would welcome a solution whereby the commission would collect the fees on behalf of the agency , thereby facilitating the agency’s financial management and helping to mitigate the risks of shortfalls; notes that the fees paid by industry vary substantially year by year , and that it is therefore not possible for the agency to estimate the need for a balancing subsidy from the union budget at a reasonable margin , which complicates budgetary planning; calls for a dialogue on how to reform the financing mechanism of the agency , with the aim of putting it on a sustainable basis;