10 February 2023

Safe and Sustainable by Design Chemicals and Materials (SSbD)








The European Commission has published a framework for SSbD chemicals and materials. The Commission invites Member States, industry, academia and research and technology organizations to use the framework in their R&I activities’ so that the development of safer and more sustainable substances will speed up in the EU and globally. You can find more detailed info under the following link: 

https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/research-area/industrial-research-and-innovation/key-enabling-technologies/advanced-materials-and-chemicals_en#documents

International SSbD Network (IRISS)

https://www.ivl.se/english/ivl/project/iriss.html



Search for available translations of the preceding lin first announced in the 2020 Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability, provides companies, authorities and scientists guidance on the design and assessment of chemicals and materials throughout the innovation process taking account the needed functionality and end use. It considers safety and sustainability throughout the whole lifecycle of chemicals and materials with the aim is to ensure the lowest possible impact on our environment, health and biodiversity. The framework can be applied to develop new chemicals and materials or to redesign existing one