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Safe and Sustainable by Design
13.12.2025
SPLASH: Sustainable Pharmaceuticals: Learning and Advanced Science Hub
SPLASH: Sustainable Pharmaceuticals: Learning and Advanced Science Hub

The platform highlights structured learning opportunities focused on building expertise in environmental risk assessment methodologies for pharmaceuticals. Through collaborative training and exchange, it contributes to competence development across regulatory, academic, and research communities.

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Training library
By TransPharm
Free
Safe and Sustainable by Design
30.10.2025
JRC SSbD Bootcamp 2025- day 3
JRC SSbD Bootcamp 2025- day 3

Explore the 2025 SSbD Boot Camp for updates on Safe and Sustainable by Design. Sessions cover the SSbD revision, scoping, safety and sustainability assessments, and documentation, supporting alternatives to substances of concern.

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Webinar recording
By JRC
Free
Safe and Sustainable by Design
29.10.2025
JRC SSbD Bootcamp 2025 - day 2
JRC SSbD Bootcamp 2025 - day 2

Explore the 2025 SSbD Boot Camp for updates on Safe and Sustainable by Design. Sessions cover the SSbD revision, scoping, safety and sustainability assessments, and documentation, supporting alternatives to substances of concern.

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Webinar recording
By JRC
Free
Safe and Sustainable by Design
28.10.2025
JRC SSbD Bootcamp 2025 - day 1
JRC SSbD Bootcamp 2025 - day 1

Explore the 2025 SSbD Boot Camp for updates on Safe and Sustainable by Design. Sessions cover the SSbD revision, scoping, safety and sustainability assessments, and documentation, supporting alternatives to substances of concern.

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Webinar recording
By JRC
Free
Ethics framework
01.10.2025
Ethics and health information including genetic testing
Ethics and health information including genetic testing

Focuses on key ethical and legal considerations involved in the collection of health information. It provides an introduction to the regulatory frameworks that govern the use of health data, highlighting the importance of accountability and compliance in research.

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Presentation / slides
By HBM4EU
Free
Safe and Sustainable by Design
03.07.2025
PARC SSbD toolbox: alpha release workshop
PARC SSbD toolbox: alpha release workshop

Recording of the 3 July 2025 PARC workshop presenting the alpha release of the SSbD toolbox. Includes an overview of its new interface, core functionalities, and practical use to support implementation of the European Commission’s Safe and Sustainable by Design framework.

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Webinar recording
By PARC
Free
Safe and Sustainable by Design
02.07.2025
Introduction to Life Cycle Assessment | Venice School 2025
Introduction to Life Cycle Assessment | Venice School 2025

Recording from Venice School 2025 provides an introduction to Life Cycle Assessment, highlighting essential methodologies and practical insights for evaluating environmental impacts across a product's lifecycle.

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Webinar recording
By Project Hub-360 for the INTEGRANO project
Free
Safe and Sustainable by Design
02.07.2025
Quantitative-based and Case-specific MCDA for SSbD Solutions | Venice School 2025
Quantitative-based and Case-specific MCDA for SSbD Solutions | Venice School 2025

Recording of a Venice School 2025 session introducing a case-specific, quantitative MCDA approach for SSbD. It features methods for identifying multi-optimal solutions and integrating stakeholder perspectives in decision-making.

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Webinar recording
By Project Hub-360 for the INTEGRANO project
Free
FAIR data and data management
20.06.2025
Dashboards as showcases for FAIR collections
Dashboards as showcases for FAIR collections

Focuses on showcasing FAIR data collections through the use of dashboards, highlighting how persistent identifiers (PIDs), well-structured metadata, and institutional data presentation can enhance transparency, accessibility, and reuse.

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Presentation / slides
By Plazi
Free
Exposure assessmentHazard and risk
16.06.2025
Salivary leucocytes as non-invasive samples for DNA damage & repair in human biomonitoring
Salivary leucocytes as non-invasive samples for DNA damage & repair in human biomonitoring

Presents the use of salivary leukocytes as a non-invasive biomatrix for assessing DNA damage and repair in biomonitoring studies using the comet assay, including methodological optimization and validation of both fresh and cryopreserved samples.

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Video
By PARC
Free
Hazard and risk Safe and Sustainable by Design
16.06.2025
Use and interpretation of in silico models and read-across
Use and interpretation of in silico models and read-across

An in-depth look at the development and validation of QSAR models for chemical risk assessment, covering molecular descriptors, statistical modeling techniques, applicability domains, and the principles guiding regulatory acceptance.

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Course
By PARC
Free
Safe and Sustainable by Design
09.06.2025
“Innovating with Purpose: A Hands-on Journey into Functional, Safe and Sustainable Advanced Materials”- Venice Training School 2025
“Innovating with Purpose: A Hands-on Journey into Functional, Safe and Sustainable Advanced Materials”- Venice Training School 2025

This learning material features a collection of recordings from the 2025 Venice Training School, focusing on key aspects of the Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) policy, risk assessment frameworks, and environmental and health evaluation. It includes perspectives on industry uptake, multiscale modelling, decision-support tools, and contributions from the Joint Research Centre (JRC).

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Webinar recording
By NSC
Free
Safe and Sustainable by Design
07.06.2025
NSC workshop on "SSbD scenarios for advanced and incremental innovations"
NSC workshop on "SSbD scenarios for advanced and incremental innovations"

This workshop introduces Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) scenarios for advanced and incremental innovations, focusing on tailored approaches for chemical and material risk assessment.

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Webinar recording
By NSC
Free
Exposure assessment
23.05.2025
Non-targeted screening: a PARC training resource
Non-targeted screening: a PARC training resource

Introduces the principles and applications of Non-Targeted Screening (NTS) using LC-HRMS, with emphasis on broader chemical characterisation, harmonised workflows, and methodological developments in the field.

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Presentation / slides
By PARC
Free
Hazard and risk Safe and Sustainable by Design
04.04.2025
In silico models: assessment of the results of the VEGA models within an exercise of the PARC project
In silico models: assessment of the results of the VEGA models within an exercise of the PARC project

An overview of in silico approaches in PARC, highlighting VEGA software and integrated platforms for assessing chemical properties aligned with SSbD principles.

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Reading materials
By PARC
Free
Safe and Sustainable by Design
24.03.2025
SSbD in Nano- and Micro-Pellets & Capsules for Cosmetics
SSbD in Nano- and Micro-Pellets & Capsules for Cosmetics

This video introduces the Safe-and-Sustainable-by-Design (SSbD) approach in developing nano- and micro-pellets or capsules for cosmetics. Focusing on improved efficacy, controlled release, and sustainable material design.

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Video
By INTEGRANO
Free
Policy and regulation
13.03.2025
PLANETS 1st SSbD Training on Scoping
PLANETS 1st SSbD Training on Scoping

Covers SSbD policy context, scoping actions, and a case-based walkthrough of the PLANETS Workflow, with full supporting materials and worksheet.

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E-learning tool
By PLANETS
Free
Safe and Sustainable by Design
24.02.2025
SSbD for University students and researchers
SSbD for University students and researchers

This video introduces the SSbD framework for University students and researchers, detailing its role in guiding safe and sustainable research and innovation.

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Video
By INTEGRANO
Free
Safe and Sustainable by Design
21.02.2025
SSbD Hub Data Management Tool
SSbD Hub Data Management Tool

The Data Management Tool developed for the INTEGRANO project is presented, highlighting its capacity to manage experimental and logistical data, support FAIR principles, and facilitate collaboration among research partners.

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Video
By INTEGRANO
Free
Safe and Sustainable by Design
14.02.2025
Introduction to the SSbD Framework by the JRC
Introduction to the SSbD Framework by the JRC

In this video an introduction to the SSbD Framework is provided, highlighting strategies for integrating safety and sustainability into research and innovation.

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Video
By INTEGRANO
Free
Safe and Sustainable by Design
14.02.2025
Introduction to SSbD in wastewater treatment sector
Introduction to SSbD in wastewater treatment sector

Key features of SSbD in wastewater treatment are discussed, including material synthesis, process efficiency, adaptability, and collaboration among stakeholders.

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Video
By INTEGRANO
Free
Safe and Sustainable by Design
14.02.2025
Introduction to SSbD in textile sector 
Introduction to SSbD in textile sector 

This video introduces the Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) framework for the European textile industry, highlighting strategies for sustainability, regulatory compliance, and innovation across the supply chain.

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Video
By INTEGRANO
Free
Safe and Sustainable by Design
14.02.2025
Introduction to SSbD in the cosmetic sector 
Introduction to SSbD in the cosmetic sector 

This video presents an overview of SSbD in the cosmetics sector, focusing on innovation, supply chain impacts, and risk assessment of ingredients and processes.

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Video
By INTEGRANO
Free
Safe and Sustainable by Design
13.02.2025
Nanosafety | NanoLund
Nanosafety | NanoLund

Discover insights into nanomaterials' human and environmental toxicology, as well as of emissions and exposure in all stages of the lifecycle of a nanomaterial. This research supports Safe(r)-and-sustainable-by-design approaches in developing and producing novel materials.

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Reading materials
By Nano Lund (Lund University)
Free
Hazard and risk
30.11.2021
OECD QSAR Toolbox applications for REACH and beyond
OECD QSAR Toolbox applications for REACH and beyond

Webinar on stakeholder use of the OECD QSAR Toolbox, with insights from OECD and ECHA on its role in REACH and as an alternative to animal testing for chemical assessment.

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Webinar recording
By European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
Free
Safe and Sustainable by Design
29.11.2021
Education and Safe by Design
Education and Safe by Design

Explore educational resources on this website to learn about safety in biotechnology and the Safe-by-Design (SbD) approach. Materials are adaptable for use in academic, research, and project contexts, aiding students and researchers in applying SbD principles.

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Reading materials
By National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM), NL
Free
Hazard and risk
18.10.2021
Risk Assessment of combined exposure to multiple chemicals
Risk Assessment of combined exposure to multiple chemicals

Focuses on risk assessment of combined chemical exposures, highlighting approaches like AOPs, TK/TD models, and in silico methods for regulated products and contaminants.

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Webinar recording
By European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)
Free
Hazard and risk Policy and regulation
03.06.2021
QSARs and their assessment under dossier evaluation
QSARs and their assessment under dossier evaluation

Covers REACH requirements for QSAR-based adaptations, ECHA’s evaluation approach, and typical deficiencies identified in submitted QSAR studies.

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Webinar recording
By European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
Free
Statistics
30.04.2021
Data analysis using the R language for statistical computing
Data analysis using the R language for statistical computing

A 50-hour introductory R programming and data analysis course offered in Summer 2021 at Humboldt University zu Berlin. Designed for MSc/PhD biology students with little to no coding experience.

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Course
By Danny Arends (Humboldt University)
Free
Policy and regulation
22.03.2021
International Uniform Chemical Information Database (IUCLID) for applicants
International Uniform Chemical Information Database (IUCLID) for applicants

Provides an overview of IUCLID dossier preparation and submission, detailing entities, dataset structure, validation, and the use of ECHA’s Cloud Services.

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Webinar recording
By European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)
Free
FAIR data and data management
04.02.2021
Clearing some of the highest FAIR hurdles: PIDs, metadata, and semantic interoperability for researchers
Clearing some of the highest FAIR hurdles: PIDs, metadata, and semantic interoperability for researchers

Focuses on addressing FAIR data challenges in research, highlighting persistent identifiers, metadata, and semantic interoperability through expert presentations and interactive discussions.

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Webinar recording
By FAIRsFAIR EU
Free
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