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Safe and Sustainable by Design
19.03.2026
Safe and sustainable by design: Accelerating the industrial transition
Safe and sustainable by design: Accelerating the industrial transition

This webstream addresses the role of the SSbD approach in industrial transformation, exploring opportunities, challenges, and its wider uptake at national and regional levels within the chemical sector.

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Webinar recording
By European Commission
Free
Exposure assessmentHazard and risk
26.02.2026
Basics of Toxicology and Chemical Risk Assessment: A PARC Training Resource
Basics of Toxicology and Chemical Risk Assessment: A PARC Training Resource

This training material provides an overview of core principles of toxicology and chemical risk assessment, covering dose-response relationships, exposure assessment, determinants of toxicity, and mixture effects. It outlines mechanisms of toxicity and key concepts supporting evidence-based risk evaluation.

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Presentation / slides
By PARC
Free
Safe and Sustainable by Design
13.02.2026
Exclusive contents on the INTEGRANO SSbD Hub
Exclusive contents on the INTEGRANO SSbD Hub

Exclusive content page featuring webinars and workshops on Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD), organized as part of INTEGRANO’s SSbD Hub. Registration is required to access recordings and materials from leading experts and EU projects.

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By INTEGRANO
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Safe and Sustainable by Design
02.02.2026
Bridging innovation and safety: frameworks and methodologies for nanomaterials and nano-enabled applications
Bridging innovation and safety: frameworks and methodologies for nanomaterials and nano-enabled applications

This webinar presents an overview of frameworks and methodologies for integrating safety and sustainability in the innovation process for nanomaterials, highlighting tools, systems, and platforms compiled in the recent OECD SSbD report.

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Webinar recording
By OECD
Free
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
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
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
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
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
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
29.11.2024
AUTH PARC SSbD Bootcamp 2024 - day 2
AUTH PARC SSbD Bootcamp 2024 - day 2

Discover the 2024 Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) Boot Camp, hosted by PARC and AUTH in Thessaloniki. Explore expert presentations, insights into the EU SSbD framework, and discussions on integrating SSbD into research, industry, and innovation.

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Webinar recording
By PARC
Free
Safe and Sustainable by Design
29.11.2024
AUTH PARC SSbD Bootcamp 2024 - day 1
AUTH PARC SSbD Bootcamp 2024 - day 1

Discover the 2024 Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) Boot Camp, hosted by PARC and AUTH in Thessaloniki. Explore expert presentations, insights into the EU SSbD framework, and discussions on integrating SSbD into research, industry, and innovation.

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Webinar recording
By PARC
Free
Safe and Sustainable by Design
29.11.2024
AUTH PARC SSbD Bootcamp 2024 - day 4
AUTH PARC SSbD Bootcamp 2024 - day 4

Discover the 2024 Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) Boot Camp, hosted by PARC and AUTH in Thessaloniki. Explore expert presentations, insights into the EU SSbD framework, and discussions on integrating SSbD into research, industry, and innovation.

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Webinar recording
By PARC
Free
Safe and Sustainable by Design
29.11.2024
AUTH PARC SSbD Bootcamp 2024 - day 3
AUTH PARC SSbD Bootcamp 2024 - day 3

Discover the 2024 Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) Boot Camp, hosted by PARC and AUTH in Thessaloniki. Explore expert presentations, insights into the EU SSbD framework, and discussions on integrating SSbD into research, industry, and innovation.

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Webinar recording
By PARC
Free
Exposure assessment and 2 others
15.11.2024
Exposome toxicology: Combining different types of stressors held earlier today
Exposome toxicology: Combining different types of stressors held earlier today

This webinar explores the exposome framework in toxicology, focusing on multi-stressor interactions, long-term effects, and regulatory implications for environmental health.

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Webinar recording
By EUROTOX
Free
Safe and Sustainable by Design
29.04.2024
Sunshine | SSbD for Advanced Materials
Sunshine | SSbD for Advanced Materials

Explore the SUNSHINE e-learning focusing on Safe-and-Sustainable-by-Design (SSbD) for advanced nanomaterials. Access recordings and presentations from workshops, webinars, and annual meetings, offering insights into digital tools and sustainability innovations.

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E-learning tool
By Sunshine
Free
Safe and Sustainable by Design
21.03.2024
Training practices on nanomaterials and advanced materials for workers safety and health: stakeholders consultation report
Training practices on nanomaterials and advanced materials for workers safety and health: stakeholders consultation report

Focused on occupational safety, this report explores training needs for workers handling nanomaterials and advanced materials. It includes insights from stakeholder consultations and outlines guidelines for harmonized risk management training across Europe.

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Reading materials
By Partnership for European Research in Occupational Safety and Health (PEROSH)
Free
Safe and Sustainable by Design
25.10.2023
JRC PARC SSbD Bootcamp 2023 - day 1
JRC PARC SSbD Bootcamp 2023 - day 1

Join the 2023 Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) Boot Camp, hosted by the European Commission Joint Research Centre and PARC. This event offers insights into SSbD, the EU framework, expert-led sessions, and networking opportunities within a growing SSbD community.

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Webinar recording
By PARC
Free
Safe and Sustainable by Design
25.10.2023
JRC PARC SSbD Bootcamp 2023 - day 3
JRC PARC SSbD Bootcamp 2023 - day 3

Discover the 2023 Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) Boot Camp, hosted by the European Commission Joint Research Centre and PARC. This event offers insights into SSbD, the EU framework, expert-led sessions, and networking opportunities within a growing SSbD community.

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Webinar recording
By PARC
Free
Safe and Sustainable by Design
25.10.2023
JRC PARC SSbD Bootcamp 2023 - day 2
JRC PARC SSbD Bootcamp 2023 - day 2

Discover the 2023 Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) Boot Camp, hosted by the European Commission Joint Research Centre and PARC. This event offers insights into SSbD, the EU framework, expert-led sessions, and networking opportunities within a growing SSbD community.

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Webinar recording
By PARC
Free
Exposure assessment
15.06.2023
Human Biomonitoring. Basics: educational course
Human Biomonitoring. Basics: educational course

An educational resource offering scientific insights and practical examples on human biomonitoring to support chemical risk assessment and public health decision-making.

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Reading materials
By World Health Organization (WHO), Regional Office for Europe
Free
Safe and Sustainable by Design
01.06.2023
Safe(r) and Sustainable Innovation Approach (SSIA): Nano-Enabled and other Emerging Materials
Safe(r) and Sustainable Innovation Approach (SSIA): Nano-Enabled and other Emerging Materials

Focused on the Safe(r) and Sustainable Innovation Approach (SSIA), this resource explores the integration of safety and sustainability into material design, regulatory anticipation, and collaborative knowledge-sharing frameworks to keep pace with rapid material innovation.

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Reading materials
By Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)
Free
Safe and Sustainable by Design
02.03.2023
SUSNANOFAB - Safe and Sustainability by Design
SUSNANOFAB - Safe and Sustainability by Design

Discover how Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) combines safety and sustainability for chemicals, materials, and products. This video highlights lifecycle evaluation, key frameworks, and innovative solutions like nano-manufacturing to meet SSbD criteria.

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Video
By SUSNANOFAB
Free
Exposure assessment
25.10.2022
In vitro assays for (bio)monitoring of chemical mixtures - from the environment to people
In vitro assays for (bio)monitoring of chemical mixtures - from the environment to people

This seminar discusses in vitro tools to assess toxicology of chemical mixtures.

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Webinar recording
By National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), USA
Free
Safe and Sustainable by Design
22.03.2022
2nd Safe and Sustainable by Design stakeholder workshop
2nd Safe and Sustainable by Design stakeholder workshop

Explore the EU Commission's proposed framework for Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD). This workshop discusses its stepwise process, assessment methods, and key aspects of implementation. Case studies and next steps in the criteria’s development are also explored.

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Webinar recording
By EU Science and Innovation
Free
Safe and Sustainable by Design
22.03.2022
Safe and Sustainable by Design chemicals and materials
Safe and Sustainable by Design chemicals and materials

The session outlines how stakeholder comments have influenced revisions to the proposed framework. It also includes a presentation of the updated framework and key changes introduced.

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Webinar recording
By EU Science and Innovation
Free
Safe and Sustainable by Design
01.01.2022
NanoCommons User Guidance | Safe-and-Sustainable-by-Design
NanoCommons User Guidance | Safe-and-Sustainable-by-Design

This handbook provides a comprehensive guide to nanosafety, with sections on data management, nanoinformatics, and emerging topics. Included is a detailed subsection on Safe-and-Sustainable-by-Design (SSbD), addressing the framework for safety and sustainability in material innovation.

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Reading materials
By NanoCommons
Free
Hazard and risk Exposure assessment
08.05.2020
Rapid assessment of contaminant exposure (RACE) tool
Rapid assessment of contaminant exposure (RACE) tool

Presents the RACE tool, supporting exposure assessment for food contaminants by comparing intake estimates with health-based guidance values.

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Webinar recording
By European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)
Free
Policy and regulationExposure assessment
11.06.2018
HBM in a societal context and policy interactions
HBM in a societal context and policy interactions

This presentation focuses on the role of human biomonitoring (HBM) in enhancing chemical risk assessment and supporting evidence-based policymaking. It highlights the need for reliable data on human exposure to chemicals across the EU, including variations over time, geography, and population sub-groups. The presentation also explores how HBM can inform policy by providing tools to interpret exposure data, assess health impacts, and monitor patterns and trends in chemical exposure across Europe.

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Presentation / slides
By HBM4EU
Free
Policy and regulationExposure assessment
11.06.2018
Objectives and research questions – Science and society
Objectives and research questions – Science and society

This presentation focuses on the core objectives of the HBM4EU project, providing a comprehensive overview of how each objective aligns with the project's work package structure. It highlights the strategic organisation of HBM4EU's activities and illustrates how the objectives collectively support the development of a coherent and policy-relevant human biomonitoring framework across Europe.

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Presentation / slides
By HBM4EU
Free
Safe and Sustainable by Design
11.08.2017
Safe Innovation Approach (SIA)
Safe Innovation Approach (SIA)

Introduces the Safe Innovation Approach, combining Safe by Design and Regulatory Preparedness to address safety early in the innovation process, with a focus on nanomaterials.

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Video
By NanoReg2
Free
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