Agenda

  1. Registration and coffee

  2. Welcome and introduction

    Kimberley de Miguel Kimberley de Miguel
    Managing Analyst EMEA, Enhesa Product Intelligence
  3. New challenges concerning chemical pollutants

    • Micropollutants under the EU Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive
    • High degree of purity requirements for plastics in food contact application
    Marcus Navin-Jones Marcus Navin-Jones
    Senior Counsel, Crowell & Moring LLP
    Anna Gergely Anna Gergely
    Senior Regulatory and Scientific Consultant, Crowell & Moring LLP
  4. Q&A session

  5. CLP under pressure: Regulatory trends, implementation gaps, and future challenges

    • With the inclusion of new hazard classes within the scope of the CLP Regulation, the amount and complexity of CLH dossiers going through harmonised classification is expected to exponentially increase over the next years
    • Alignment of the new EU political priorities for competitiveness of EU industry with the implementation of the new CLP Regulation remains an open question mark
    • Challenges will arise both for industry and for Member States to cope with the upcoming regulatory pressure unless resources are increased and foresight of potential developments is implemented
    Eduardo Mulas Eduardo Mulas
    Partner, EPPA
  6. Q&A session

  7. Refreshment break

  8. Update on European PFAS litigation and supply chain engagement

    • Update on PFAS litigation in Europe
    • Supply chain engagement, including substance identification and preparedness for substitution
    Ales Bartl Ales Bartl
    Partner, Keller and Heckman LLP
  9. PFAS in North America: PFAS under fire in the US Courts; Canada takes on PFAS

    • Defending against US litigation involving products containing PFAS
    • Preparing for Canada’s PFAS risk management plans
    Herb Estreicher Herb Estreicher
    Partner, Keller and Heckman LLP, United States
  10. Q&A session

  11. Best practice for managing product compliance

    Staying compliant with global chemical regulations is a complex and ever-evolving challenge for manufacturers. This presentation will explore common compliance hurdles, proven best practices, and the role of technology in streamlining chemical data management. Learn how to mitigate risk, improve efficiency, and ensure compliance with regulations such as REACH, TSCA, and PFAS-related obligations. 

    What you’ll learn: 

    • Key challenges manufacturers face in managing chemical compliance and regulatory updates. 
    • Best practices for maintaining accurate chemical data and supplier documentation. 
    • How technology and AI solutions can drive efficiency and reduce risk exposure. 
    Qudsia Khamker Qudsia Khamker
    Sustainability Consultant, Source Intelligence
    Travis Miller Travis Miller
    Chief Strategy Officer and General Council, Source Intelligence
  12. Q&A session

  13. Lunch and networking

  14. AI to support the identification and elimination of substances of concern

    Niraj Deo Niraj Deo
    Founder and CEO, Viridium AI
    Emil Damgaard-Møller Emil Damgaard-Møller
    Senior Consultant, Danish Technological Institute
  15. Q&A session

  16. What is the future of product sustainability?

    • Evolving regulatory requirements
    • How much product sustainability is affordable with ever growing cost pressure?
    • Practical case studies
    Ruaa Ahmad Ruaa Ahmad
    Senior Managing Consultant, Ramboll
  17. Q&A session

  18. Refreshment break

  19. Innovative approaches to regulatory compliance and chemical management

    • Enhancing efficiency and consistency through smart solutions in global compliance, SDS authoring, and workflow management
    • Seamless third-party integrations for comprehensive compliance management
    Alexander Ladbon Alexander Ladbon
    Regulatory/Product Development, CHEMDOX
  20. Q&A session

  21. Managing emergency response compliance in a challenging regulatory arena

    • International emergency response regulations across the supply and transport markets
    • Practical and regulatory challenges
    • Identifying potential risks
    • Overview of international supply chain and transport regulations
    • How to stay compliant in more stringent markets
    Richard Davey Richard Davey
    International Business Director, CHEMTREC
  22. Q&A session

  23. Networking drinks reception

  24. Close of day three