Key Regulatory Updates: Europe, Asia and the Americas 2021

Fabien Henry is responsible for ensuring that developing regulations for nickel and nickel compounds in South-East Asia are based on sound science and risk management. He represents the nickel sector with supra-governmental organisations in the region, national authorities, and industry associations. He is based in Singapore and is the current industry co-chair of the APEC virtual working group on GHS as well as co-chair of the ARCP. Prior to joining the Nickel Institute in 2018, Fabien worked for 8 years as Regulatory Affairs and Business Consultant. Fabien gained extensive experience on regulatory monitoring and support for corporate clients, working on GHS, SDS authoring, chemical management, and other regulatory topics.

Nick is subject matter expert for both Australia and New Zealand in chemical regulatory affairs. He currently works for Chemistry Australia, who is the pre-eminent national body representing the chemistry industry in Australia. Prior to joining Chemistry Australia, Nick held variable positions within the petroleum industry, which included product regulatory advisory roles for the Asia-Pacific region. Nick holds over 20 years experience in chemical regulatory affairs.

Heng Li is a Senior Associate with the law firm Mayer Brown in Beijing. Her practice focuses on product regulatory law. Heng is experienced in regulatory issues with respect to chemicals and sector specific legislation in Mainland China, Taiwan and other Asian countries.

Mr Tommy Ju is a Principal Consultant in ERM China, based in our Beijing Office. He has more than 20 years of EHS experience in specialty gases and chemicals, semiconductor and PV manufacturing industries. He has a deep understanding and rich practical experience in Asia on product safety, EHS management, emergency response, regulatory affairs and supply chain risk assessment. Mr Ju supported the products’ trade compliance across countries for a variety of clients.

Lisa Zhong, DCST, master of Environment Engineering, graduated from the Chinese Academy of Environmental Sciences, support clients with chemical regulatory affairs for 12 years. She has expertise in chemical compliance fields including new chemicals, hazard chemicals, biocides etc, and is highly experienced at formulating regulatory compliance solutions and strategies for clients.

Rohan Rajadurai, is a Partner at ERM and has over 17 years’ experience supporting various projects and engagements related to Environmental Health and Safety Sustainability (EHSS). He leads the Chemical / Petrochemical Sector engagements in the region and has project experience spanning across the oil and gas; chemical; petrochemicals; power; energy; manufacturing; transportation and pharmaceuticals sectors. Countries that he regularly supports include Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, India, the Philippines and Thailand.

Jowitt Li is associated with the Safety and Health Technology Center (SAHTECH) as senior researcher and Director of Chemical Safety.  His main area of responsibilities includes hazard communication, chemical exposure assessment, and technical support to competent authorities on chemical management scheme development.

Dr. Piyatida (Tung) Pukclai has worked in several technical and managerial positions within the Business Development and Regulatory Policy. Currently, she is Asia-Pacific Lead for Regulatory Policy and Business Development of knoell, an independent service provider for Regulatory Affairs and Product Registration over 25 years.

Nhat Nguyen is a US licensed attorney with over 9 years of global regulatory compliance. He currently serves as the Chief Analyst for Enhesa Product Intelligence and leads a new department which provides further insights and solutions to Enhesa Product Intelligence's customers on regulatory compliance, technology and scientific data regarding chemical and chemical products. 

Sibel works at REACHLaw Turkey as a Regulatory Affairs Manager. She holds a Ph.D., in organic chemistry and has more than 10 years’ experience in working on worldwide regulatory standards related to Environmental Health & Safety compliance of chemical products. She is an expert on Chemical Management and Chemical Management System design and implementation. In addition, she has knowledge and understanding of REACH Only Representation and supply chain communication. Her main areas of expertise include: EU REACH, KKDIK, Eurasia REACH and other global chemicals regulations.

Ji Yeong has a master degree in environmental engineering and experience in both EU and Korean chemicals and biocides regulations. This provides her with insights into the differences between both regulations and the needs for regulatory support of the respective industries.

Lauren graduated with a BA in English Literature and Publishing and has worked in marketing for publishing companies and B2B service providers for the last three years. She joined the Chemical Watch marketing team in 2020. Her role includes campaign management and supporting day-to-day marketing activities.

Hugo has represented the metals sector on REACH and other chemicals management programs for the past 15 years. He takes part in the ECHA SEAC and MSC meetings as industry observer and has therefore first-hand experience in respect to REACH programs and how they are implemented by sectors and companies.

As Scientific Policy Officer of the Consumer Products Unit EU Commission, Roberto is responsible for the implementation of EU Cosmetic products Regulation including managing the Borderline Product Working group. His expertise in the public sector stems from 5 years’ experience in the European Commission (Chemicals Unit) and 7 years' experience as Head of the Waste and Soil Bureau in the Environmental Protection Agency in Italy.

Eléonore Mullier specializes in EU regulatory law and litigation. She advises clients who, whether based in the EU or not, come into contact with EU regulations affecting the placing on the EU market of their products. Eléonore's knowledge extends to the entire life-cycle of materials, from chemicals legislation (biocides, REACH, classification and labelling, POPs, PPPs, etc.) to product and waste legislation (CE marking, RoHS/WEEE, Ecodesign, medical devices, single use plastics, waste and end-of-waste). She also advises clients on the interface between these regulations and on cross-sectoral issues including the European Green Deal initiatives

Steffen Foss Hansen is an Associate Professor at DTU Sustain, Technical University of Denmark, where he specializes in regulatory engineering, environmental risk assessment, and the governance of emerging technologies. His research focuses on chemicals, advanced materials, PFAS, nanomaterials, microplastics, and the development of AI-supported approaches for chemical risk assessment and sustainable innovation.

Blanca is currently Product Stewardship Director at the European Council of the Chemical Industry (Cefic) dealing with issues related to Nanomaterials, Microplastics, Polymers and the Classification, labelling and Packaging Regulation (CLP). She joined Cefic in 2015 and has extensive experience in chemical regulatory affairs from her previous role as Product Stewardship Coordinator in FEIQUE, the Spanish Chemical Industry Association.

Jean-Philippe Montfort is a partner at Mayer Brown based in Brussels, and the leader of Mayer Brown’s REACH and EU product regulatory team. Jean-Philippe provides strategic advice, as well as advocacy and litigation support to companies and trade associations in the defense of their substances under various REACH and CLP processes. Jean-Philippe is widely recognised as a very innovative, yet pragmatic legal advisor and litigator. He has a very successful track record before the European Courts and the Board of Appeal of ECHA, with landmark wins, such as the recent “TiO2” case.

Dr. Klatt graduated as Ph.D. of Science from University of Goettingen in 1992. From 1992 until 1995 he was working at University of Goettingen as Senior Scientist. In 1995 he joined BASF SE and started in polymer research in the field of engineering plastics and flame retardants for polymers. After an interim research position from 2007 until 2014, Dr. Klatt returned to the field of product safety and took over the product stewardship group of dispersions and resins. He represents BASF in various associations including the European association for dispersions (EPDLA) and the European manufacturer of Acrylate based UV/EB Resins (UVEB). Dr. Klatt was one of the founders of the initiative of CEPI and ECPG to align on an internet-based questionnaire for information transfer along the value chain. He currently is President of the two CEFIC Sector groups EPDLA and UVEB and of ALIPA.

Paula Diaz is a Regulatory Affairs Manager at the Association of the European Adhesive & Sealant Industry (FEICA). At FEICA, Paula focuses on REACH and CLP related topics, including Poison Centers, Polymers Requiring Registration, Mixtures assessment and the implementation of the PU restriction.

Didier is Belgian, and holds a degree in bio-engineering from the University of Brussels. Before joining CEPE 6 years ago, as Technical Director, he worked for several companies in the field of pesticides and biocides during 20 years. His expertise lies in the defense of substances and mixtures under various EU and national legislations. At CEPE he is managing a number of sectorial paint groups as well as horizontal issues, among which the support of chemical substances that are of interest to the CEPE members and biocides, a current top priority for his industry.

Mauro is Director Sustainable Businesses in EURATEX, the European Confederation of Textile and Apparel industry, in Brussels, where he is responsible for sustainability in chemicals, circular economy, climate change, due diligence and other issues. Graduated cum laude in Political Sciences, he joined EURATEX in 2004 having worked in business and in the European Commission.

Jo Lloyd joined ERM’s product safety and regulatory affairs team in 2015 and is based in London. Jo was one of the key players in shaping EU REACH having led the UK Chemical Industries Association’s (CIA) technical input into the debate at the National and European level from 2000 until 2006 and since its launch in early 2006, Jo led REACHReady, a subsidiary of the CIA. At ERM Jo is routinely involved in the assessment of gaps in product stewardship and global chemicals management programs as a part of diligence investigations and in supporting companies to optimize their programs and providing the tools to fill these gaps globally. EU REACH and REACH-like registration requirements as well as the provision of support on the growing number of substances subject to the Authorization and Restriction process within REACH also feature heavily in the projects that Jo leads. Jo is also ERM’s lead Partner for UK REACH.

Steve George has worked for 33 years in the Aerospace and Defence industries, He has wide cross-functional experience through operating within a large multi-national enterprise and in working across industry sectors, with the European Commission, ECHA, UK officials and parliamentarians. Steve has chaired a REACH Authorisation consortium, held trade association director and officer roles, and chaired the European Aerospace and Defence REACH and Chemicals working group for 10 years. Steve has had good working relations with management at all levels of organisations, effectively communicating on difficult issues around Brexit and supply obsolescence. His “downstream” supply chain and complex product experience provides a valuable alternative perspective on chemical regulation challenges.

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.

Eleanor Grimes brings over a decade of regulatory experience to her customers. In additional to her regulatory background, she has valuable experience working in and managing industrial biochemical laboratories.

David has recently retired after 35 years in global legislative processes, and a wide range of experience of EU biocide committees, working groups and technical workshops. In addition to his recent role as Senior Regulatory Analyst in Chemical Watch he worked for just under 20 years at UK HSE (UK Competent Authority for Biocides) as well as 7 years in industry and 5 years as a consultant.

Dr. Passarella is an expert strategist in navigating international chemical regulations.  At Intertek, she uses her chemical and legal experience and skill at interpreting complex chemical regulations to design and implement effective policies to protect client’s products.  During her career, Dr. Passarella has advocated for sustainable chemical management to enable the manufacture and sale of products in US and global markets. After completing her Ph.D. in chemistry, she formulated products, managed R&D groups, and managed global Product Stewardship and Sustainability. It was during this time that she pursued a law degree at night school, and is licensed to practice law in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.  Her combination of industry experience, and an in-depth knowledge of chemistry and the law enables her to translate regulatory trends and requirements into business and compliance action plans.

Michal Ilana Freedhoff is the Assistant Administrator for the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention (OCSPP), effective June 2021. Prior to that, she joined EPA as the Principal Deputy Assistant Administrator for OCSSP in January 2021.

Alexandra (Alex) Dunn is a Partner in the Environmental, Safety, and Incident Response group at the international law firm of Baker Botts with 27 plus years of practice at the local, state, and federal levels of government. Her deep relationships across the nation and reputation for transparency, fairness, and equity, make her an effective presence in the difficult settings. Alex works with companies of all sizes – from multi-national corporations to startups – and with national organizations on environmental justice and risk communication, sustainability, the regulation and management of emerging contaminants, chemical regulations, enforcement and compliance assistance, and risk communication. .

Melissa Nadeau is a Project Manager at NEWMOA, where she manages the Interstate Chemicals Clearinghouse (IC2), including alternatives assessment initiatives, training, and governance. She joined NEWMOA in 2020.

Lynn L. Bergeson has earned an international reputation for her deep and expansive understanding of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), the European Union Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) regulation, the Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA), and especially how these regulatory programs pertain to nanotechnology, industrial biotechnology, synthetic biology, and other emerging transformative technologies. She counsels clients on a wide range of issues pertaining to product stewardship; chemical hazard, exposure, and risk assessment; risk communication; minimizing legal liability; and product lifecycle strategy.

Erik’s practice centers on providing effective legal advocacy and advice on environmental, workplace, and product regulations, laws, and litigation involving chemicals, hazardous waste, product stewardship, transportation of articles, endangered species, air emissions, discharges to water, and pesticides. Erik is known and acclaimed for his savvy at creating successful advocacy strategies and submissions for desired regulatory outcomes, his litigation instincts and talent for presenting highly persuasive arguments to the courts, his deep understanding of not only the regulations but also the regulators, his endless efforts to generate value for clients while working efficiently and effectively, and his ability to translate his strong interpersonal skills to work constructively with regulators and legislators of all affiliations.

Lisa Burchi’s work involves Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) and Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) regulatory and enforcement matters.

Dan Bastien is a subject matter expert in Canada with specific experience in the Chemical Management Plan. Dan serves as Senior Director of the Chemicals Group at Intertek Health Sciences, Inc. In this role, he delivers business development expertise, expert advice and direction to clients who seek support in understanding and complying with a wide variety of global chemical control legislation and regulatory initiatives. He works closely with the Chemicals team of regulatory and scientific experts who help clients address challenging regulatory climates and demanding marketplaces, in a timely and cost-effective manner. 

Agustín Harte has a degree in biological sciences and works as technical advisor under the Chemicals National Directorate of the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development of Argentina.

Ms. Caro Tovar is a licensed attorney in Mexico and the United States. She is a Latin America Specialist in environmental, health, and safety issues.

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.

With more than 10 years of experience in delivering tailored solutions for customers, Martin Kappel, Solution Consultant at Veeva Systems, helps chemical and consumer good companies to address their challenges in regulatory affairs and quality management with Veeva’s cloud-based software solutions. Martin is based in Germany and consults customers all across Europe. He has a strong background in Enterprise Content and Business Process Management.

Andrew is responsible for Veeva’s strategy for the chemical industry. This includes market segmentation, identifying and assessing new product opportunities, product positioning and messaging and supporting customer development. Andrew has more than 20 years’ experience in R&D and marketing within the chemical, biotechnology and consumer goods industries. He has held senior roles at Syngenta, Solvay, Zymergen, and The Clorox Company/ Burt’s Bees. He is an expert in product and business development, innovation and partnerships. Andrew has a B.Sc. and a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Southampton, England.