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promote the control of chemicals and the cooperation of competent
authorities
* monitor and promote the international cooperation
concerning chemicals
* coordinate the functions of the subregisters of the
chemical register in order to ensure their joint use
* monitor the development concerning chemicals and the
research on health and environmental effects of chemicals
* make proposals and take initiatives to develop the
legislation on chemicals and the research, training, education and
information concerning chemicals
* issue opinions
The Advisory Committee informs its members on current topics, takes part in reforming the legislation on chemicals and in the preparation of Finnish views on EU and global affairs concerning chemicals. The Committee monitors international chemical conventions and promotes coordination of the different actors in the field of chemicals control in Finland.
The Advisory Committee publishes guides, brochures and reports on topical chemicals control issues. It issues opinions and takes part in arranging training. It keeps a list of new and pending EU legislation on chemicals.