Summary
Cefic’s position paper from August 2022 discusses enhancing access to chemical safety data while balancing industry protection and public transparency. Cefic supports the re-use of safety data in the “One Substance One Assessment” initiative to unify and streamline hazard assessments, advocating for robust study summaries over complete reports. However, concerns are raised about potential administrative burdens and the risk of unfair competition.
Key Takeaways
- Cefic supports data re-use for safety assessments if it respects ownership rights and protects industry data.
- Proactive transparency should balance public access to chemical safety information with protecting industrial intellectual property.
- Any new study notification requirements should minimise administrative burdens and safeguard sensitive commercial data.