Law, International Regulations and Chemicals Management
€910.00
This course provides a structured introduction to the principles and practice of chemicals regulation, focusing on how chemicals and chemical products are assessed, authorised and regulated across different areas of use. You will gain insight into regulatory frameworks for industrial chemicals, biocides, cosmetics and chemicals in food, and understand how regulatory decisions influence chemical safety, market access and sustainability.
The course links scientific knowledge with regulatory and policy processes. You will explore data requirements, authorisation and notification procedures, and the roles of key actors such as regulatory agencies, authorities and applicants. In addition, the course addresses persistent organic pollutants (POPs) and emerging contaminants, including their sources, environmental fate, global distribution and international regulation under frameworks such as the Stockholm Convention, highlighting current challenges and limitations of chemical legislation.
Course contents
- Principles of chemicals regulation in the EU and internationally
- Substance-specific regulatory frameworks, including REACH, biocides, cosmetics and food safety
- Authorisation and notification procedures for chemicals and chemical products
- Data requirements, authority roles, and regulatory decision-making processes
- Borderline cases and critical issues in bringing chemicals and products to the market
- Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) and emerging contaminants: sources, pathways, and environmental fate
- International regulation of POPs, with a focus on the Stockholm Convention
- The interface between science and policy in chemical regulation
Course Structure
Duration: six weeks
Structure: The course is divided into three phases.
Live Sessions: The course includes three live webinars, each lasting approximately 90 minutes. Live sessions are held in the afternoon (usually at 5:00 pm CET) to accommodate working professionals. Exact dates will be announced before the course begins. All live sessions are recorded and made available on Moodle for participants who cannot attend live.
Assessment: You will work through the course materials and complete the assigned tasks in each phase at your own pace. The course is assessed through a portfolio exam that compiles all phase tasks and is submitted at the end of the course.
Who should attend
This course is suitable for professionals working in chemistry, environmental sciences, regulatory affairs, risk assessment, product stewardship, or sustainability who need a solid understanding of chemicals regulation. It is particularly relevant for those involved in regulatory compliance, substance approval, market authorisation, or policy-related decision-making.
| is restricted access: | Yes | |
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| Requirements - university entrance qualification: | Not required | |
| Requirements - one year of work experience: | Required | |
| Requirements Language: | English: TOEFL Internet (92 points); IELTS (Acad. Level 6.5 points); CAE/CPE (Level C1, Grade B); TOEIC (720 points listening/reading, 310 points speaking/writing); if necessary, individual examination. | |
| Requirements Expertise: | Knowledge of chemistry, biology & environment | |
| Other requirements |
1) Training as a chemical-technical assistant or pharmaceutical-technical assistant OR 2) B.Sc. in Chemistry, Pharmacy or similar |
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| Topic: | Engineering & Natural Sciences, Sustainability, Energy & Environment | |
| Format of course: | Online | |
| Level: | Master | |
| Course language: | English | |
| Study programme |
Sustainable Chemistry
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| Number of credit points / ECTS: | 5 | |
| Workload Contact time (in hours): | 8 | |
| Workload self-study time (in hours): | 117 | |
| Exam format: | Portfolio | |
| Further exam format: | No further Exam | |
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