
The 2018 GA meeting which took place on Thursday 3 May 2018 in Brugge, Belgium saw an increase in attendance from 2017. Hosted by Prince-Erachem, the meeting which lasted 5 hours saw several deliberations related to the last REACH deadline and its consequences thereafter including the possible re-structuring of the consortium. Some key decisions taken by way of vote are as follows:
Some highlights:
- Future structure of Mara: A more streamline structure to be established if the organisation is to continue functioning infinitely or in the event of a complete closure its mandate and members to be incorporated within the Mn trade association –The IMnI. Discussions are still on-going
- Collaboration: A clearly defined pathway for collaboration between Mara and the IMnI was established
- Data-sharing Regulation: Approval of the reimbursement structure (to be executed in phases) in accordance with regulation 2016/9
- Approval of the 2018 workplan and budget

DETERMINATION OF RELATIVE DENSITY/ Sinter ore (Manganese ores, reduced)/ OECD 440/2008/ GLP
Relative Density. 4.22 at 23.0 ± 0.5°C, using a gas comparison pycnometer, Method A3 Relative Density of Commission Regulation (EC) No 440/2008 of 30 May 2008.
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