Study on EU Substitution Centre(s) - Providing support to businesses to substitute their use of hazardous chemicals through collaboration, innovation, research and direct assistance

tution centres 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. T

o gain experience 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 su