Our Post-Brexit Options for UK Chemicals Law – Part 2 virtual conference, which took place on 24 November, provided delegates with the information on the future of chemicals regulation in the UK and the impact leaving the EU will have on the industry.
Using a mix of presentations, panel discussions and Q&A sessions, the conference welcomed experts from Will & Emery UK, Burges Salmon, the Chemical Business Association, REACHLaw, ERM and CHEM Trust, who discussed the following topics:
- the future of chemicals regulations in the UK after the Brexit transition period ends;
- views from industry;
- the chemicals strategy for sustainability; and
- Brexit-related REACH data and cost sharing issues
Speakers
Chloe Alexander
Trade Campaigner, CHEM Trust
Raminta Dereskevicuite
Counsel, McDermott Will & Emery UK
Stefano Pennese
Principal Consultant, ERM
Ryan Diggory
Senior Policy Advisor, International Trade, Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS)
Simon Tilling
Partner, Burges Salmon
Peter Newport
Chief Executive Officer, Chemical Business Association
Susanne Baker
Associate Director, Climate, Environment & Sustainability, techUK
Steve George
Senior Advisor and Director, REACHLaw
Related news coverage:
- Post-Brexit EU chemicals alignment mechanism urgently needed – NGOs
- Biocides authorities work on major rejig of UK work
- UK and EU likely to diverge further on chemicals regulation, delegates hear
- UK REACH data submission deadlines extended to up to six years
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