Forthcoming CRD Events
Details of forthcoming Chemicals Regulation Directorate (CRD) events are given below. If you would like to propose a training topic for a future event, please email your suggestions to events@hse.gsi.gov.uk. To view further available information about an event, please click on the hyperlinks in the 'Further Information' columns.
For details of the latest events please click on these links:
Biological Assessment Dossier Training Workshop Wednesday13th October, 2010
Workshop on Ecotoxicological Risk Assessment for Plant Protection Products
One day Conference on Regulation 1107/2009 - State of play implementation.
Bespoke Training for Individual Organisations
Biological Assessment Dossier Training Workshop Wednesday13th October, 2010
CRD will be holding a workshop on the preparation of Biological Assessment Dossiers on Wednesday 13th October, 2010. The day will start at 9.30 am and finish around 4.30 pm. The events will be held at our conference facilities in York. The cost per delegate is £325 (plus 17.5% VAT).
The course will provide an overview of all aspects of writing efficacy dossiers to address European efficacy data requirements (Plant Protection Products Regulations (PPPR)). There will also be brief reference to use of draft registration reports and future issues under the new regulation (EC 1107/2009) affecting efficacy. The morning will cover general dossier preparation and data requirements to support all types of product registrations. The afternoon will provide specific advice on the requirements and preparation of re-registration and mutual recognition application.
The aim of the course is to enable attendees to minimise the costs of data generation, maximise the potential to use existing data and to extrapolate from these, and know how best to summarise and present the information to ensure an efficient evaluation by CRD.
The workshop is now FULL. If you would like to be added to the waiting list for future workshops please contact our events team (details provided below). You will then be informed of when the training workshop is scheduled.
Registration
If you would like to register, please contact our administration team at events@hse.gsi.gov.uk to request an application form. The closing date for applications is Tuesday 7th September, 2010. Further details for registration can be found by following the link to the Registration Letter in the table below.
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Maximum number of places |
Target audience |
Location |
Date |
Cost |
Further information |
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12 |
Technical and Regulatory. |
Mallard House, HSE, York, UK. |
Wednesday 13th October |
£325.00. Workshop FULL |
Should you require any further assistance please telephone Paul Mason on +44 (0)1904 455889 or email: events@hse.gsi.gov.uk.
Workshop on Regulatory Environmental Exposure Assessments for Pesticides on Hard Surfaces using the ‘HardSPEC’ model. Tuesday 9th November, 2010
The Chemicals Regulation Directorate (formerly Pesticides Safety Directorate) introduced new methodology in 2004 for conducting regulatory environmental risk assessments for pesticides used on hard surfaces. The methodology uses a model, ‘HardSPEC’, for predicting concentrations of pesticides in surface water and groundwater which can be used in subsequent regulatory risk assessments. Since its introduction, HardSPEC has undergone some changes and there has been a continued programme of development.
A training workshop will be held to introduce new users to the model and to update more experienced users.
The workshop will be held on Tuesday 9th November at Cranfield University, Bedfordshire, UK. If you would like to attend the workshop, please could you express your interest by contacting Dr Mick Whelan at Cranfield University (email address: m.j.whelan@cranfield.ac.uk; postal address: Dr Mick Whelan, Building 53, Cranfield University, College Road, Cranfield, Beds, MK43 0AL, UK) by Friday 8th October at the latest.
Please note that the number of places on the workshop will be limited. Places will be offered on a first come, first served basis.
No charge will be made for the workshop and complimentary refreshments and lunch will be available. However, workshop delegates must cover their own travel and accommodation costs.
Workshop on Ecotoxicological Risk Assessment for Plant Protection Products. Tuesday 2nd November, 2010
The Chemicals Regulation Directorate (CRD) will be hosting a one-day workshop, on Tuesday 2nd November 2010, which which will provide an introduction and overview to areas of ecotoxicological risk assessments.The workshop will be targeted towards registration specialists involved in the preparation and submission of Plant Protection Products dossiers to CRD.
The event will be specifically designed for registration specialists involved in the preparation and submission of Plant Protection Products dossiers to CRD.
It is proposed that the following topics will be covered:
- Bird and mammal risk assessment including an overview of the basic principles of the new European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) Bird and Mammal Guidance Document.
- UK specific aquatic risk assessment via spray drift and drainflow exposure.
- Guidance on interpretation of the Annex I GAP for UK re-registration. Guidance on the use of the risk envelope approach for registration.
- Seed treatments and granules – key issues to consider.
- Other issues to consider such as Annex III data requirements, UK risk mitigation options and assessment of systemic pesticides.
The day will be a mixture of presentations and practical workshops and will be given by members of CRD’s Regulatory Science Group directly involved in the registration process.
The workshop is now FULL. If you would like your name to be added to the waiting list so that you are notified of future events then please contact our events team via events@hse.gsi.gov.uk.
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Maximum number of places |
Target audience |
Location |
Date |
Cost |
Further information |
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12 |
General registration specialists |
Mallard House, CRD, York, UK. |
2nd November 2010 |
COURSE NOW FULL |
To follow. |
One day conference on Regulation 1107/2009 – State of play of implementation. Tuesday 19th October, 2010
The Chemicals Regulation Directorate (CRD) will be hosting a one-day conference on the implementation of Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 concerning the placing of Plant Protection Products on the market and repealing Council Directive 91/414/EEC. The event will provide an update on the implementation of the new Plant Protection Products Regulation. The conference will be held at the National Science Learning Centre at the University of York on Tuesday 19th October, 2010.
The conference may be of interest to anyone involved in EU and UK approvals of Plant Protection Products.
Registration
Further details of how to register for the conference on the implementation of the new Plant Protection Products Regulation can be found by clicking on the link for the Registration Letter in the table below. Given the nature of the event, places will be limited to a maximum of 120 people, and will be issued on a first-come first-served basis.
If you would like to register, please complete and return the Application Form which is given in the table below. The closing date for applications is Tuesday 21st September.
Further Information
Final information about the conference will be sent to you 2 weeks before the event. A full list of delegates and conference papers will be supplied on the day
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Maximum number of places |
Target audience |
Location |
Date |
Cost |
Further information |
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120 |
General Pesticide Registration |
National Science Learning Centre, University of York, UK |
19th October |
£330 (plus 17.5% VAT) |
Should you require any further assistance please telephone Paul Mason on +44 (0)1904 455889 or email: events@hse.gsi.gov.uk.
Bespoke Training for Individual Organisations
In addition to organising our general training programme, CRD also offers bespoke training for individual organisations on both technical and procedural matters. The main benefit to the delivery of bespoke training is that the training is specifically tailored to meet your organisation’s individual needs and enables you to address specific problem areas that are relevant to your organisation. This training can be delivered at CRD's offices in York, or at a location of your choice.
CRD has previously organised the following bespoke training events for various organisations and Member States:
- Co-ordination & Procedures
- Physical/Chemical Properties
- Fate & Behaviour
- Ecotoxicology
- Consumer Risk Assessment & Residues
- Operator Exposure
- Biological Assessment Dossier (BAD)
If you would be interested in discussing the possibility of CRD providing your organisation with a tailor-made training programme, or if you would simply like us to deliver an existing training programme at your office, please contact Jon Winfield by emailing jon.winfield@hse.gsi.gov.uk or by calling + 44 (0) 1904 455748.
In accordance with our financial remit, CRD has to recover costs for the work it delivers. Consequently, a charge would have to be made for the preparation and delivery of the training, and any associated travel and subsistence costs.
Please note that CRD will not be able to provide advice on specific application work as part of the bespoke service. Such queries should be dealt with in the usual manner.