Agenda
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Registration and coffee
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Welcome and introduction
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New challenges concerning chemical pollutants
- Micropollutants under the EU Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive
- High degree of purity requirements for plastics in food contact application
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Q&A session
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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
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Q&A session
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Refreshment break
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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
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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
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Q&A session
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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.
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Q&A session
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Lunch and networking
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AI to support the identification and elimination of substances of concern
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Q&A session
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What is the future of product sustainability?
- Evolving regulatory requirements
- How much product sustainability is affordable with ever growing cost pressure?
- Practical case studies
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Q&A session
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Refreshment break
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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
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Q&A session
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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
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Q&A session
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Networking drinks reception
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Close of day three