This conference invites oral and poster contributions illustrating the importance of a range of important, novel issues related to chemicals and the environment. We particularly like to welcome presentations on emerging issues for all sessions during ICCE 2009. Please have a look under the special topics below for some more information. The program is relying on You and Your suggestions. We therefore hope that you will contribute to a successful meeting!Analytical MethodologyImproved methods for analysis, smaller sample amounts, lower detection- and quantification limits and robots in chemical analysis. * Sampling * Sample extraction and cleanup * Compound identification and quantification * Chemometrics - Analysis of data