We are pleased to announce the establishment of a new European Pharmacopoeia (Ph. Eur.) Environmental Sustainability Working Party (ENVSUS WP). Environmental sustainability is already a key area of engagement for the Ph. Eur. and remains a strategic priority for the European Pharmacopoeia Commission (EPC). One of the primary objectives of the ENVSUS WP will be to support the EPC in drafting a strategy for the coming years, taking into account the impact of Ph. Eur. texts on users and, consequently, on environmental sustainability.
To support this work, the EPC invites expressions of interest from experts. The terms of reference and expert profile for the new working party are given below.
Terms of reference
- Advise the Commission on the best possible approaches to addressing environmental sustainability in the Ph. Eur.
- Identify the current state of affairs in relation to the activities already being undertaken today to address environmental sustainability in the Ph. Eur.
- Scan the environment to identify relevant legislation and guidance impacting the Ph. Eur. in the field of environmental sustainability as well as technological/scientific developments in the field, monitor their developments and assess their impact on the Ph. Eur.
- Draft the Ph. Eur. strategy on “environmental sustainability”.
- Co-operate with and consult other Ph. Eur. groups of experts and working parties, where relevant and advise them on environmental sustainability principles/aspects to be incorporated in their work.
- Co-operate with the OMCL working group on environmental sustainability.
Profile for experts
- People responsible for environmental sustainability in e.g. control laboratories (whether private or public) or in the pharmaceutical or chemical industry or in academia.
- Representatives of relevant European agencies (such as the European Commission (e.g. DG Research & Innovation), EEA, ECHA) with experience/knowledge in environmental sustainability.*
- Representative of the OMCL working group on environmental sustainability.*
(* ad hoc participation might be considered dependent on availability of those representatives)
If you meet the criteria, are passionate about this topic and are interested in putting your knowledge and skills at the service of the Ph. Eur. and public health, click on the link to find out how to join the ENVSUS WP: Join the Network!
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