Modalities to set up an EU substitution centre or a or an EU network of substitution centres (“EU (network of) substitution centre(s)”) for hazardous chemicals and providing a prototype secretariat for the testing phase of such centre(s).

should be created (lot 1). 2. To facilitate the search for highly performing, cost effective alternative solutions to certain hazardous chemicals targeted by lots 2, 3 and 4, which can effectively reduce health and environmental impacts compared to the use of targeted substances; 3. To gain experie

nce with setting up an effective and efficient framework, including relevant mechanisms and tools, that foster collaboration of various actors towards innovation and substitution of certain hazardous chemicals in uses where substitution is