IRISS – International SSbD Community
The international ecosystem accelerating the transition to Safe-and-Sustainable-by-Design chemicals, processes, materials, and products for a competitive European and global industry.
We bring together industry, research, and policy to connect, synergize, and transform the Safe-and-Sustainable-by-Design (SSbD) community in Europe and globally towards a lifecycle approach, where safety, climate neutrality, circularity and functionality are integrated already in the designing and manufacturing phase.
IRISS began as a Horizon Europe-funded project (2022-2025) and continues today as a growing international community, strengthened and supported by our members.
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About IRISS
IRISS is the international ecosystem accelerating the transition to Safe-and-Sustainable-by-Design chemicals, processes, materials, and products for a competitive European and global industry.
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Executive board
IRISS is led by an Executive Board that brings together representatives from European research institutes, trade associations, companies, authorities, universities, and national technology platforms.
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Become a member
Are you working with SSbD today or plan to do so in the future? Then you should sign up to become a member of the IRISS SSbD Community.
Latest news
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IRISS launches special offer for exclusive membership access
Today, the IRISS International SSbD Community External link, opens in new window. brings together 521 members from 50 countries, all dedicated to advancing a safer and more sustainable future for chemicals and materials.
17 March 2026 5 March 2026 New IRISS publication: Mapping the SSbD landscape and developing good practices
19 December 2025 SSbD25: Building bridges across the SSbD Community
18 December 2025 The revised SSbD Framework has been published
13 August 2025 The European Commission unveils new Chemical Industry Action Plan