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Agenda

  1. Registration and coffee

  2. Welcome and introduction

    Mary Liddane Mary Liddane
    Regulatory Compliance and Service Manager, Enhesa
  3. Session 1: Navigating the evolving regulatory landscape

  4. Keynote panel: The future of UK chemicals regulation

    James Dancy James Dancy
    Head of UK REACH service and policy, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), UK
    Silvia Segna Silvia Segna
    Senior Chemicals Policy Executive, Chemical Industries Association (CIA), UK
    Neil Hollis Neil Hollis
    Regulatory Affairs Manager, BASF plc
    Mick Goodwin Mick Goodwin
    Technical Director, WSP
    Ben Dolman Ben Dolman
    CIO (Chief Innovation Officer), Holiferm

  5. Q&A session

  6. UK REACH developments – Implementation progress, divergence from EU REACH, and compliance strategies.

    • insights into how global companies are managing UK REACH;
    • impact of divergence from EU REACH;
    • keeping UK REACH data compliant; and
    • experiences from HSE dossier compliance check.
    Jo Lloyd Jo Lloyd
    Partner, ERM

  7. Q&A session

  8. Refreshment break

  9. Session 1 cont: Navigating the evolving regulatory landscape

  10. Borders or Barriers? Navigating the divergence of GB CLP and EU CLP

    • take a closer look at the following topics: Classifications, labels and advertisements, and notifications under CLP; and
    • understand the key requirements of CLP and appreciate the nuances of GB CLP as we diverge further from Europe. 
    Amy Fearon Amy Fearon
    Associate, WSP

  11. An international electronics industry perspective on navigating chemical regulations

    • trends and outlook in electronics regulations; and
    • 6-step approach for downstream users to remain compliant in a fast-moving regulatory landscape.
    Wamda Saeid Elsirogi Wamda Saeid Elsirogi
    Senior EMEA Sustainability Regulatory Affairs Manager, Canon Europe Ltd.

  12. Chemical supply chain disruptions & trade barriers

    • chemical supply chain resilience
      • discussing strategies to strengthen the supply chain amidst geopolitical tensions and shifting trade policies.
    • addressing the impact of trade barriers on the chemical sector, particularly on family-owned SMEs; and
    • exploring the challenges and solutions related to regulatory divergence to ensure competitiveness and stability in the global market.
    Tim Doggett Tim Doggett
    Chief Executive Officer, Chemical Business Association (CBA), UK

  13. Q&A session

  14. Lunch break and networking

  15. Session 2: Circular economy within the UK chemicals industry

  16. Welcome back

    Mary Liddane Mary Liddane
    Regulatory Compliance and Service Manager, Enhesa

  17. Managing chemicals of concern within a circular economy

    • benefits from managing chemicals with circularity in mind;
    • examples from different sectors on how effective management of harmful chemicals can improve circularity and progress made; and
    • policy recommendations.
    Catherine Gunby Catherine Gunby
    Executive Director, Fidra

  18. Rethinking packaging: Can policy drive real sustainability?

    • explore the critical role of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) in shaping the future of packaging and sustainability,
    • delve into how EPR policies are transforming the bio-based and biodegradable packaging industry through EPR policies, from creation to disposal, and
    • key challenges and opportunities for the bio-based and biodegradable packaging sector.
    Jen Vanderhoven Jen Vanderhoven
    COO, Bio-based and Biodegradable Industries Association (BBIA)

  19. Q&A session

  20. Refreshment break

  21. Session 3: Managing substances of concern

  22. PFAS & emerging chemicals of concern: The UK’s Approach

    • horizon scanning for the UK Chemicals Industry, and discuss and highlight the challenges, risks, and opportunities within the UK chemicals sector in the short to medium term associated with PFAS and emerging chemicals of concern; and 
    • highlight the regulatory trends, potential business risks, and market drivers associated with the UK chemicals industry.
    Tom Griffiths Tom Griffiths
    Senior Managing Consultant and E&H Lead (Ireland), Ramboll UK Limited

  23. Navigating the UK cosmetic regulatory landscape

    • an overview of the current UK cosmetic regulatory landscape, the challenges we encounter, and the prospects for the future.
    Clare Walker Clare Walker
    Head of Global Regulations and Product Safety, Holiferm

  24. Navigating the UK's construction products reform: Implications for industry and suppliers

    • discuss the Green Paper outlining major reforms to improve safety, sustainability, and innovation in UK construction product regulation;
    • examine the proposed changes, highlighting differences from current UK rules and EU regulations; and
    • assess the impact on UK and international suppliers, including effects on market access, compliance, and competitiveness. 
    Sue Bullock Sue Bullock
    Principal, Head of Chemical Compliance, Stewardship and Sustainability, TSG Consulting

  25. Q&A session

  26. Close of conference

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