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  1. Session 4: Hot topics

  2. Welcome back

    Moderator

    Nidia Mariana Calvo Mendez Nidia Mariana Calvo Mendez
    Americas Managing Analyst, Enhesa Product Intelligence

  3. Overview of cosmetics regulatory updates

    Columba Grisel Hernández Ruiz Columba Grisel Hernández Ruiz
    CEO & Founder, CH Regulatory Shielding

  4. Approval of chemical substances for use in cosmetic product formulations in Brazil

    • Latest regulatory developments and trends in the sector
    • Working groups topics of discussion
    Georgia Candido Georgia Candido
    Health Division Coordinator, Vigna Brasil

  5. Q&A session

  6. Refreshment break

  7. Session 5: Sustainability

  8. EPR and Circular Economy in Latin America

    • Circularity as a regional imperative
    • Opportunities through EPR for circular growth
    • Overcoming critical regional challenges
    Natalia Jarava Natalia Jarava
    Policy & Issues Leader, Dow

  9. Practical exercise for LATAM sustainability frameworks: Challenges and competitiveness

    • Sustainability requirements in the electronics sector across LATAM (what customers are requiring)
    • Focus con chemicals / certifications / audits / claims / end of life management. B2B relationships.
    • Challenges and competitiveness in LATAM. The use of a competitive assessment on sustainability.
    Frinee Cano Frinee Cano
    LATAM Sustainable Impact Lead, HP Inc.

  10. Q&A session

  11. Lunch break

  12. Session 6: Sustainability continued
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    Moderator

    Dan Bastien Dan Bastien
    Senior Director and Head of Chemicals, Intertek, Canada

  14. EPR requirements in Chile: Updates and challenges

    • Overview of waste generation and management in Chile, including key environmental and socioeconomic impacts.
    • Introduction to Law No. 20.920: Framework for Waste Management, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), and Promotion of Recycling — objectives, scope, and regulatory structure.
    • Current EPR regulations in force: implementation progress and challenges for priority products such as tires, packaging, and lubricating oils.
    • Status of upcoming EPR regulations under development: batteries, electrical and electronic equipment (EEE), textiles, etc.
    • Reflections on Chile’s transition from a linear to a circular economy.
    Claudia Alfaro Claudia Alfaro
    Head of the Legislative and Regulatory Department, Ministry of the Environment, Chile

  15. Understanding different approaches to EPR in Latin America

    Nidia Mariana Calvo Mendez Nidia Mariana Calvo Mendez
    Americas Managing Analyst, Enhesa Product Intelligence

  16. Sustainability initiatives in Mexico

    • Voluntary initiatives in Mexico to promote sustainability and the circular economy
    • Recycling infrastructure
    • Opportunities within the regulatory framework
    Romina Dávila Martínez Solares Romina Dávila Martínez Solares
    Consultant, Mexico City

  17. Q&A session

  18. Refreshment break

  19. Session 7: Hot topics in sustainability

  20. The power of communications in plastics recycling

    Fiorella Danjoy Acosta Fiorella Danjoy Acosta
    Regional Director, Recicla Latam (Colombia, Ecuador, Guatemala and Perú)

  21. A legal perspective on potential upcoming plastics recycling regulations in Latin America

    Guillermo Cabieses Guillermo Cabieses
    Managing Director at Nexus Group and Legal, and Sustainability Director at SMI– Sustainable and Material Innovations

  22. Q&A session

  23. Close of conference

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