Global Chemical Regulatory Updates 2025

Before joining Chemical Watch News & Insight as Managing Editor on the Asia desk in 2022, Alison worked as an editor across the built and environment sectors for more than ten years, covering environmental issues, waste and mineral planning, energy, and architecture and design.

Dr Wang-Hauenstein studied Macromolecular chemistry at the University of Bayreuth and is holding a Ph.D. in Chemistry. Starting her career as a Product Stewardship Manager in 2017 in chemical industry, she joined Knoell Germany in 2021 as project manager where she supports European and non-EU manufacturers with the focus on REACH and China Regulatory Affairs.

Junho Lee is a Director at CIRS Group Korea and has 18 years of international experience specializing in the field of chemical regulations, standards and certifications in Korea, China and Europe. He has supported industry on major chemical regulatory updates around the world starting with EU REACH, and now Korea’s K-REACH.

Yuki Sakuratani is the director of Chemical Risk Analysis Division, Chemicals Management Center, National Institute of Technology and Evaluation (NITE), where he is engaged in the work on the risk assessment under Chemical Substances Control Raw in Japan. He also serves as the director for International Affairs of Chemical Management Center involving in coordinating international activities. His expertise is the development and utilization of alternative methods to animal testing such as QSAR, read-across, IATA and WoE in chemical management regulations, and he has over 20 years of work experience in this field. From 2014 to 2017, he was seconded to the OECD and was involved in running OECD projects related to alternative methods to animal testing. He received his Ph.D. degree in Engineering from Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology in 2002.

Gagan is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in the chemical & product regulatory compliance. Currently serving as the Managing Director of REACHLaw’s Indian subsidiary, Gagan excels in leading sales efforts, enhancing operational efficiency, managing risks, fosters stakeholder relationships, and ensuring compliance with international chemical & product regulations. In addition to his role at REACHLaw, Gagan served as a Technical Consultant for Chemexcil, a government-appointed export promotion council. In this capacity, he advises on Trade and Chemical/GHS Regulations in the EU, Turkey, Korea, the UK, and India, leveraging his deep industry knowledge and REACH expertise. Gagan holds a degree in Chemical Engineering from the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) New Delhi. He also possesses a certificate in Advanced Program in Supply Chain Management and a Diploma in Corporate Governance from the Corporate Governance Institute, Ireland.

Serra is a regulatory consultant at RGS with a background in chemical engineering and is a certified Chemical Assessment Expert in Turkey. She supports companies in complying with EU chemicals legislation including REACH and CLP, as well as Turkish regulations such as KKDIK, SEA and SDS requirements. Her work covers registration strategy, technical dossier preparation and post-registration compliance. Serra is actively involved in SIEF and consortia management. She advises clients across different parts of the chemical supply chain, from manufacturers and importers to formulators and downstream users. At RGS, she provides regulatory consulting to global industry clients and manages several key accounts. She is fluent in English and Turkish and regularly collaborates with international stakeholders on compliance projects

Yasmin is a licensed attorney with a Bachelor's degree in Law. She brings over 10 years of legal experience across the Middle East, along with five years as a regulatory analyst specializing in the MEA (Middle East and Africa) region. She later transitioned into the field of regulatory compliance, where she now focuses on advising clients particularly in the medical device sector and in relation to GHS (Globally Harmonized System for Classification and Labelling of Chemicals) on navigating complex international regulatory landscapes and ensuring compliance with safety and market access requirements. Based in Ireland, Yasmin monitors and analyzes regulatory developments across the Middle East and Gulf countries, providing clients with clear, actionable insights. Her strong legal foundation combined with hands-on regulatory experience makes her a valuable voice in discussions around global compliance strategy and regional regulatory trends.

Frederik is responsible for REACHLaw Sales. Since 2004, he has been working in depth with EU Chemicals Regulations: REACH and CLP as well as REACH-like regulations globally including UK REACH, Turkey KKDIK and Eurasia REACH. As of late, the interphase between product and waste legislation has also become an area of interest.

Steve joined the Chemical Industries Association (CIA), the UK’s national body for chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturers, in 1997 as Head of International Trade with additional responsibility for Sustainable Development. In 2002, he became Director of Trade & Competitiveness and later Director of Business Environment, before being appointed Chief Executive in February 2006. Steve currently serves on the Board of the Institute for Employment Studies, is a trustee of CogentSkills, and chairs the European Chemical Industry Council (CEFIC) Communications Network. He is also a member of the COMAH Strategic Forum, a Board member of the Considerate Constructors Scheme, and Chair of Building a Safer Future Ltd, which drives leadership and cultural change in construction following Grenfell.

Lauren Day (formerly Payne) has been with Enhesa since 2019. She holds a law degree and graduated as part of the Order of Barristers. She now proudly supports the team as a Subject Matter Expert in Products Compliance. By assisting companies in complying with their regulatory obligations as they relate to chemicals, Lauren helps them prevent work-related incidents, reduce their adverse environmental impact and avoid harmful environmental releases. She has also focused several years of her work on chemical and environmental regulations in Canada and has been focusing on the modernization of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act since 2021. Lauren believes that her work at Enhesa and the work of her peers is helping provide legal expertise in the field, especially relating to chemicals management, in an easy-to-understand way. She firmly believes that this work not only helps clients but impacts all their workers to keep them safe.

Engineer in Renewable Natural Resources from the University of Chile and Diploma in Sustainable Urban Development from the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile. She is currently part of the International Affairs Office of the Ministry of Environment of the Government of Chile, and is in charge of the management of chemical issues, risk assessment, promotion of green chemistry and antimicrobial resistance, coordinator of the International Chemical Agenda, in addition to being a representative of the Ministry in international forums.

Nathalie Málaga focuses on regulatory law, specifically relating to natural resource use and management. Her work primarily involves infrastructure and project development in the energy and mining sectors, advising both national and international clients on regulations affecting electricity, hydrocarbons, and natural gas activities. Additionally, she offers guidance on environmental regulations across different industries, covering due diligence, environmental audits, and environmental management systems implementation.

Luiz Gustavo Bezerra assists countless clients across the energy and chemical industries. His vast experience in Environmental, Climate Change and ESG matters, particularly in Brazil, but also in other jurisdictions, with emphasis on Latin America and Europe (he is also qualified in Portugal) gives him a unique edge in litigation, consulting and transactional matters. Luiz has a well-known track record in court and administrative environmental proceedings, and counsels major Brazilian and multinational groups in a vast range of environmental and regulatory related matters, including crisis management, corporate reporting, corporate environmental & social responsibility, human rights, climate change, sustainability, waste laws, water laws, circular economy arrangements, biodiversity, environmental offsets, carbon markets and chemicals regulations. Core member of Mayer Brown’s Global Chemical Industry Group.

Daniel Gunzburger is a partner in the Corporate and M&A practices. Daniel focuses primarily on mergers and acquisitions as well as formation of joint ventures and strategic alliances, with a particular focus on the chemical, agribusiness, mining and energy industries.  Daniel’s practice includes significant cross-border M&A, including advising several clients in projects in which regulatory, governmental relations, infrastructure, logistics and power are relevant matters. Daniel has been advising several of the largest chemical companies in Brazil, including strategic decisions and regulatory aspects, providing front-end on the negotiation of strategic contracts. A graduate of Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Daniel holds an LLM degree from Columbia Law School in New York and an MBA from Insper – Instituto de Ensino e Pesquisa. In addition to Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, Daniel is admitted to practice law in New York.

Prior to joining Enhesa Product Intelligence, Mary worked for over 11 years helping product manufacturers to understand the regulations in their target markets. Mary has worked with the biggest e-commerce marketplaces and brand manufacturers in the world on a wide range of consumer and industrial products including electrical and electronic devices, toys, textiles, household and gardening appliances, industrial power tools, household chemical products, food contact materials, cosmetics, medical devices & personal protective equipment (PPE). She helps them to map their obligations with regard to product safety, labeling, energy efficiency, waste and packaging.

Mr. Sorosh Ziarati is a Regulatory Coordinator at Global Product Compliance (GPC), where he oversees regulatory projects in the Middle East, Canada, and Australia. His expertise spans chemical compliance under the Globally Harmonized System (GHS), as well as pharmaceutical regulations including ICH guidelines and U.S. FDA requirements. Sorosh holds an M.Sc. in Pharmaceutical Technology from Lund University. At GPC, he works closely with industry stakeholders and regulatory bodies to navigate complex compliance frameworks, facilitate market access, and promote safe, sustainable practices across the chemical and pharmaceutical sectors.

Angela Pinilla-Urzola, PhD, is a Sustainability Advisor based in Boston, MA, with over 15 years of leadership in sustainability policy, chemicals management, and global governance. She has been actively engaged in the development of the Global Framework on Chemicals (GFC) and in advancing the IOMC Implementation Plans supporting the GFC’s strategic goals. As an independent consultant, Angela provides strategic guidance and technical analysis to governments, international organizations, and corporations, translating global policy commitments into practical, science-based solutions. She has contributed to initiatives under the United Nations Environment Programme and the United Nations Development Programme. Fluent in English and Spanish, Angela holds a PhD in Business and Management, was a visiting fellow at Harvard Kennedy School, and is a recognized speaker advancing innovation and collaboration for a safer, more sustainable world.