Global Enforcement Summit 2021

Miquel is a chemical engineer working in the REACH Unit of DG GROW. For the last six years, he has been responsible for enforcement issues related to REACH & CLP and he is representing the Commission at the Forum for the Exchange of Information on Enforcement.

Katja vom Hofe is a German lawyer who works for the German Member State Competent Authority, the Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health – Federal Office for Chemicals, abbreviated “BAuA”. Her fields of expertise include the implementation and enforcement of REACH, CLP and PIC.

Erwin has been Echa's Head of Unit Support and Enforcement since June 2019. Previously he worked at Cefic, the European Chemical Industry Council, where he was director REACH/ Chemicals policy. He was an observer in the Competent Authorities Meeting for REACH and Classification and Labelling, as well in different Committees of ECHA and he was Sherpa in the Directors Contact Group.

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.

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.

Frida Ramström has worked with the enforcement of chemical legislation at the Swedish Chemicals Agency since 2010, and has a background as a chemist and health and environment inspector. Her focus has been on chemicals in articles, such as toys, clothes, electronics and jewellery.

Karin has worked with enforcement of chemical legislation at the Swedish Chemicals Agency since 1995. First with the traditional chemicals dealing with C&L & SDS, nowadays chemicals in articles. She is involved in the chemical enforcement networks Forum, where she chairs the working group of the pilot projects on REF-8 on Internet sales and REF-10 Integrated control of products.

Principal Enforcement Officer, Chemicals Regulation Division, Mike has worked in the Health and Safety Executive for 32 years. His current role is leading the Case Management Team within the Enforcement team of CRD, he has also led on Enforcement Policy and Strategy.

Louis has worked for the Health and Safety Executive (HSENI) since 2000 having previously worked for Guinness Limited. In HSENI he has held various roles including setting up and managing the major investigation team. In 2020 Louis was tasked with preparing HSENI for the outworkings of EU Exit and latterly the NI Protocol. In this Louis’s main responsibilities are in the fields of chemicals and product safety

Bettina is a German lawyer, with broad expertise in German and EU environmental law, particularly chemical, biocides and product regulations. After many years with an international law firm Bettina founded ENDERLE ENVIRONMENTAL LAW advising and representing her clients in administrative and German/EU court proceedings.

Giovanna is an Italian lawyer specialised in chemical safety and environmental law. After several years in international lawfirm she founded her specialised lawfirm in Milan (Italy) assisting domestic and foreign companies on REACH, CLP, PIC and BPR Regulations compliance, as well as pharma, Plant Protection Products, Cosmetics and Food law issues.

Based in Washington D.C., Melanie Rybar supports Enhesa Product Intelligence as the expert on North America regulatory content. She has spent her career in the chemical manufacturing industry, conducting regulatory analysis, risk management reviews, developing new products and processes for companies making surfactants, functional polymers and other specialty chemicals intended for use in consumer products.

Angela (Dr. sc. ETH) is a Co-CEO and partner of HF Partners, a Swiss-based research institute, consultancy and service provider for organizations and authorities to address the challenges associated with risks to security and safety. Their mission is to offer effective and pragmatic solutions to make better decisions and to communicate better about risk and uncertainty.

Programme officer in the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) Chemicals and Waste Management Programme. Leading UNITAR’s portfolio on the GHS since 2015, coordinating the GHS e-Learning course, managing national capacity building projects, researching the status of global GHS implementation, and serving as UNITAR’s focal point to the Global Partnership to Implement the GHS.

Edwin is currently the Chief of the Chemicals Management Section of the Environmental Management Bureau. He has 35 years experience in government service, particularly in the field of Chemicals Management, Hazardous Wastes Management and Solid Wastes Management. He supervised various completed and on-going foreign assisted projects on chemical management.

Martin's current position is SVP of corporate projects including the Alliance to End Plastic Waste. He acts as chairman of the AGS (Ausschuss für Gefahrstoffe) and he is a member of several Cefic teams. Since 2008, Martin has been Co-Chair of the ICCA Chemical Policy & Health Leadership Group where he has advanced the development and global implementation of ICCA’s Global Product Strategy since the very beginning.

David Azoulay is the Managing Attorney of CIEL’s Geneva office and the Director of CIEL’s Environmental Health Program. David is a French attorney who worked as an associate in environmental law in the Paris office of Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer as well as coordinated European campaigns for Friends of the Earth Europe before joining CIEL. He coordinates CIEL's engagement relating to chemicals, health and environment, in policy spaces such as SAICM, BRS CoPs, UNEA, and OECD working parties. David is also a member of the steering committee of IPEN, the International Pollution elimination Network. Photo by Kiara Worth.

Olga is a Co-director of Health and Environment Justice Support, an international NGO working on health, toxic chemicals, and stakeholder engagement. She is a Senior Advisor to the International Pollutants Elimination Network (IPEN) and represents civil society organisations in the Steering Group of UNEP Chemicals in Products Programme and in the Multistakeholder Advisory Committee of the UN One Planet network’s Consumer Information Programme for Sustainable Consumption and Production (CI-SCP).

Dr Michael Warhurst has been Executive Director of CHEM Trust since July 2014, leading the organisation and working with his team and other NGOs to improve EU chemical policies such as REACH and chemicals in food contact materials.

Nick has worked for the Birmingham Evening Mail and the trade union UNISON. He has had four books published, articles in the national press, and written, produced and directed a documentary for Al Jazeera.

Kate Lowe joined the regulatory information service Chemical Watch News & Insight as managing editor in 2020, becoming head of editorial in 2022. A politics graduate, she has worked as an editor, launch editor and business director across numerous business and professional sectors. These include commercial property, information technology, estates management, social care and, most recently, commercial horticulture where she campaigned successfully to secure public funds for applied agricultural research.  

Yoshihito is a public employee and now has four years of experience providing information on major chemical laws in Japan. He is responsible for operating the public chemical database NITE-CHRIP and the chemical management tool NITE-Gmiccs. His special area of expertise is in GHS/SDS and related laws in Japan.

Jae Min has been serving as the Regulatory Affairs & Project Manager of Korean chemical regulations at knoell Korea since 2017. Her focus is on K-REACH, with hands-on experience in registration, joint submission, and consortium management, supporting international clients.

Dr. Liu is a Partner at ERM in Taiwan. In recent years, he has managed numerous programs primarily focusing on two fields: the development of new chemical materials for industries and the implementation of chemical substance-related national regulations for the government. With his diverse professional background in organic synthesis, polymer science, material science, life science, and chemical management, he is well-versed in various chemical-related areas and assists companies in complying with chemical management laws and regulations. As a Partner, he is responsible for sustainable product and supply chain services.

Lucy Wang graduated from George Washington University with a Master's degree in Environmental and Green Chemistry. She has been researching chemical regulations in different countries, and has been tracking major chemical regulatory updates in China for several years, especially for MEE Order 12 (also known as China REACH). She has also provided support for major updates in chemical regulations, advising dozens of companies in the chemical industry on compliance solutions.

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.

Melih has several years’ experience in dealing with Global Chemical Control legislation. He established CRAD A.S. as a founder partner having worked in the chemical industry for 16 years. He then formed CRAD adding a team of regulatory consultants with professional expertise. He and his team now provide support to a large number of clients on REACH, CLP and Turkish Regulatory compliance.

Olesia is part of both sales and business development and legal teams at REACHLaw, combining expertise in regulatory business strategy and corporate legal matters. She has an educational background in law and international business and has been with REACHLaw since 2010, working on global chemicals regulations and contract management. She has experience working with customers from various industries, including chemicals, petrochemicals, metals, and specialty chemicals, supporting them with regulatory and legal requirements. In addition to her role in business development, she is responsible for managing contracts and handling corporate legal matters within the company. In recent years, Olesia has focused on chemicals regulations outside the EU, including UK REACH, Turkey KKDIK, K-REACH, Ukraine REACH, and other global chemicals regulations, assisting companies with compliance. Olesia speaks English and Ukrainian fluently and has a good command of Finnish.

James is the Chief of the Chemical Risk and Reporting Enforcement Branch (CRREB) in the Office of Civil Enforcement within EPA’s Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance. CRREB is responsible for managing and directing the national enforcement programs under the Toxic Substances Control Act, Section 112(r) of the Clean Act Air, Section 103 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, and the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act.

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. 

Carolyn has served as Deputy Executive Director of ECOS since 2008. Prior to that she was a Senior Project Manager at ECOS for five years. Previously she worked for the Smithsonian Institution and taught high school chemistry. She holds an MPA and certificate in nonprofit management from George Mason University and graduated magna cum laude from Davidson College with a BS degree in chemistry.

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.

Susan started her career in regulation in the UK as a Health and Safety Inspector. She moved to New Zealand 18 years ago and works in local and central government departments undertaking compliance monitoring and enforcement activities related to the protection of people and the environment and the sustainability of natural and physical resources.

Sok-Han gains her industry experience as an independent regulatory affairs consultant, with a focus on Japan, South Korea and other Asian markets. She serves as a conduit between the Japanese market and the rest of the world, assisting industry in navigating through complex compliance frameworks. Her specialty is in food and beverage, food contact, health supplement and cosmetic products. Sok-Han is a fluent speaker of Cantonese, Japanese, Korean and Mandarin.

Terry has spent more than 15 years as a reporter, editor and digital news team leader providing information for legal and regulatory professionals across a variety of topics, including health care, clean energy and climate change, occupational health and toxic substances. He joined Chemical Watch News & Insight in 2020.

Ken Zarker manages Ecology’s Pollution Prevention and Regulatory Assistance Program, including implementing the Children’s Safe Products Act and Chemical Action Plans.  Ken has also led efforts to reform state and federal regulatory programs, including the 2016 reform of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). Ken serves on several boards and committees, including the Environmental Council of the States (ECOS) and the Interstate Chemicals Clearinghouse (IC2). Ken holds a B.S. in Environmental Management from the University of Houston at Clear Lake City.