Regulatory Updates: Latin America

Chair:

Ginger Hervey

Global & Emerging Markets Reporter, Chemical Watch

Your chance to vote on what’s most important to you and your business right now when it comes to chemical regulations across the region. 

Our first session of the day will provide an overview of the drivers and existing patchwork of chemicals restrictions in Latin America.  Unlike the U.S., most Latin American chemicals are regulated by a wide range of legal instruments and agencies, making for difficult compliance terrain.  While there are efforts to streamline and harmonize chemicals laws, that transition will take time and even then, many countries will continue to adopt their own unique local requirements.  We will take a look at recent developments in key jurisdictions, including Mexico and Brazil.

Madeleine Boyer

Principal, Beveridge & Diamond, P.C., US

This session will look at the latest developments in Brazil’s national e-waste requirements for manufacturers, importers, merchants, and distributors under its first national WEEE Decree

Melissa Owen

Founder, Ambientelegal

• Updates of regulations regarding the implementation of international Conventions on chemicals and waste
• Status of new legislation proposals
• Development of national inventory of chemical products.
• Regional and Global cooperation: MERCOSUR chemicals and waste roadmap. GRULAC roadmap for chemicals and waste management. SAICM, status of negotiations and regional priorities.

Agustín Harte

Technical Advisor, Chemicals National Directorate of the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development of Argentina

Including a closer look at the hot topics you voted for earlier in the conference

Join Gary Ward, International Business Development Manager, and Emma Chynoweth, Chief Customer Officer, for a short presentation and demo followed by a Q&A session.