Aim: Find an alternative that can replace the EDC.

If no suitable alternative can be identified, there are some other strategies that can be pursued:

• Change process/techniques
• Change product design
• Change material
• Change chemical

However, if no safer alternative exists and no other approach is viable, the remaining option is to develop a safer alternative. The process is different in different organisations, but the main steps can be:

• Set up innovation team or find innovation partner (EIC Accelerator)
• Work with suppliers to introduce safer materials and solutions
• Use R&D department to develop safer alternatives
• Test hazard properties of potential alternative according to criteria
• Remember to minimize the exposure to occupational hazards for the workforce by implementing the hierarchy of controls