Introduction to Ecotoxicology and Environmental Risk Assessment

This cross-sector training course will familiarise you with ecotoxicological concepts and the principles of an environmental risk assessment.

22.05. — 23.05.2025
Online Training
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Overview

A large number of hazardous substances are released into the environment and it is essential to assess their impact on ecosystems. For example, registrants are obliged to collect ecotoxicological information, and extended safety data sheets (eSDS) for hazardous substances must include respective exposure scenarios.

Understanding the various fields of ecotoxicology and being able to summarise the right information is indispensable. This course will familiarise you with ecotoxicological terminology, concepts and tests and will explain the different exposure models for risk assessment of chemicals in the environment.

This cross-sector training course has been set up as a first introduction and does not require prior knowledge in ecotoxicology. However, a basic knowledge in chemistry is recommended.

Learning objectives:

  • Understand ecotoxicological concepts and relevant test methods
  • Gain an overview of the relevant legislation
  • Learn about the principles of environmental risk assessment

Who should attend this training?

Professionals working in the fields of:

  • Legal & regulatory affairs
  • Product stewardship
  • Environmental management
  • Research and development
  • Laboratory analysis

Sectors that should take part:

  • Chemical, biocides and agrochemical industry
  • Producers of home and personal care products
  • Importers and downstream users of chemicals
  • Consultancies
  • Professional associations

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Programme

PLEASE NOTE: The indicated times refer to Central European Summer Time CEST.

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Thursday, 22 May 2025 | 9:00 – 13:00 CEST
Welcome and Introduction
Introduction to Ecotoxicology
  • Terminology and concepts, ecological principles and environmental compartments
  • Ecotoxicological testing and alternative methods
The concept of hazard and risk assessment
  • Introduction to hazard and risk assessment
  • Derivation of CLP hazard classification and environmental quality standards


Friday, 23 May 2025 | 9:00 – 13:00 CEST
Environmental risk assessment and its regulatory context
  • Environmental fate parametewrs
  • Relevant chemical-oriented versus compartment-oriented legislation
  • Emission estimation and multimedia fate models
  • Risk characterisation of substances and mixtures
  • Environmental exposure scenarios in eSDS
  • Interesting links and databases
Summary and Discussion

Speakers

Name

Company

Fettweis

Andreas Fettweis

ARCHE Consulting, Belgium

Andreas Fettweis graduated as Master in Bioscience Engineering at the KU Leuven in 2016. In 2022, he obtained a PhD at the Laboratory of Soil and Water Management and continued to work as a post-doctoral researcher for 1 more year. After university, he worked as an environmental risk assessor to support various metal industries and consortia with their REACH obligations. At ARCHE Consulting, Andreas uses his expertise in the environmental risk assessment of metals to support various scientific projects related to REACH.

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Jansen

Leen Jansen

ARCHE Consulting, Belgium

Leen Jansen is a Biochemist has a degree in Biotechnology and started working as a consultant for ARCHE Consulting in 2015. She has experience with the regulation of biocides, plant protection products, and plant nutrition products (fertilizers and biostimulants). Her focus is on environmental exposure assessment and ecotoxicological risk assessment.

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Venue

Online Training
This training is going to be held online.
You can reach us directly at:
Phone : +49 231 75896-50
Email: info@akademie-fresenius.de
www.akademie-fresenius.de

Prices & Services

Participation Fee: € 795.00 plus VAT.

The registration fee includes the following benefits:

  • Participation in the Online Event
  • Event Documentation (available via download from our website)
  • Certificate of attendance

Representatives of an authority or a public university are therefore eligible for a reduced fee of € 595.00 plus VAT per person (please provide evidence). The reduced fee cannot be combined with other rebates.

Group Reductions
For joint bookings received from one company we grant a 15% discount from the third participant onwards.

Terms of Cancellation / Book without Risk
You can cancel your participation in our online events free of charge and without giving reasons in writing up to 1 week before the start of the event. In the case of later cancellations and non-login to the online event, no participation fees can be refunded.
In this case, however, you will receive access to the documentation after the event.
You can name a substitute participant free of charge at any time.

Claudia Werner

Your Contact

Claudia Werner
Programme and conceptual design

+49 231 75896-83
cwerner@akademie-fresenius.de

Claudia Werner

Your Contact

Claudia Werner
Programme and conceptual design

+49 231 75896-83
cwerner@akademie-fresenius.de

Claudia Werner

Your Contact

Claudia Werner
Programme and conceptual design

+49 231 75896-83
cwerner@akademie-fresenius.de

Jennifer Zerth

Your Contact

Jennifer Zerth
Organisation and participant management

+49 231 75896-79
jzerth@akademie-fresenius.de

Jennifer Zerth

Your Contact

Jennifer Zerth
Organisation and participant management

+49 231 75896-79
jzerth@akademie-fresenius.de

Display / Supplement

Present your Company at the Event.

You can personally present your products and services directly to your specified target group. We are happy to provide you with further information on our range of available options – from displaying company information at the reception counter to presenting your company with an exhibition stand.

We would be pleased to assist you personally:

Monika Stratmann

Monika Stratmann
Phone: +49 231 75896-48
info@akademie-fresenius.de

Press Contact

We offer journalists and editors a platform where they can get in touch with the experts.

If you are the editor of a specialist publication and interested in a press pass or media partnership, please contact us well in advance. We are happy to advise you.


Please contact us:

Katharina Geraridis

Katharina Geraridis
Phone: +49 231 75896-67
presse@akademie-fresenius.de