The main objective is the dissemination and exploitation of ongoing EU research dealing with computer tools, such as 'in silico' models used for the predictive 
assessment of ecotoxicity and environmental properties. These computer tools are important to validate and disseminate because of their multiple advantages 
over existing methods: (i) For regulators, 'in silico' methods can be applied quickly to test a large number of chemicals; (ii) For environmental and health 
protection the availability of fast tools capable of processing a large number of compounds can improve the knowledge on the environmental impact of contaminants; 
(iii) For industry that bears the increased costs related to more demanding environmental and toxicological evaluation, 'in silico' methods allows a substantial 
cost-cutting; (iv) For animal protection a large amount of animal deaths will be avoided as no animals (nor animal cells or tissues) are required unlike for 
'in vivo' or 'in vitro' testing methods; (v) For waste reduction no use of chemicals; (vi) For easy use as they only require a computer and Internet access and 
can be used in many cases without specific training.