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Agenda
Session 1: Current UK Policy
Introduction and welcome
Geraint Roberts, Freelance journalist and researcher
UK Chemicals Strategy
- background to the Strategy;
- next steps, and a brief summary of the issues the Strategy could look to address; and
- workshops planned for late Spring/Summer 2022 to help shape the forthcoming Strategy
Mary Tomlinson, Defra
Industry views on policy
- Updates from CIA and CBA;
- current situation in the chemical supply chain; and
- how policy and regulations may shape its future
Nishma Patel, Chemical Industries Association (CIA); Tim Doggett, Chemical Business Association (CBA), UK
Q&A
Refreshments
Session 2: UK REACH updates
UK REACH regulatory update from Defra
James Dancy, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), UK
UK REACH regulatory update from HSE
Andrea Caitens, Health and Safety Executive (HSE) – Chemicals Regulation Division (CRD)
UK REACH preparing for the next deadlines
- What has happened since when UK REACH came into force on 01 January 2021?
- Grandfathering – deadline passed; and
- DUINs – deadline passed
Jo Lloyd, ERM
UK REACH history – industry perspective
- a quick summary history of UK REACH; and
- the direction of travel
Steve George, REACHLaw, UK
UK REACH – challenges for industry
- the challenges facing Industry, specifically around confidential information
Caroline Raine
UK REACH: challenges and next steps
- challenges facing UK REACH; and
- next steps for alignment-based solutions and UK chemicals strategy
Chloe Alexander, CHEM Trust
Q&A
Joined by
Mary Tomlinson, Defra; Louise Boardall, ERM
Lunch and networking
Chemical Watch platform demonstration
Ryan McErlean, Enhesa
Session 3: Data sharing and submission
Data sharing issues
- GB data sharing disputes & appeals: differences and similarities with the EU;
- lessons to learn from the EU regime and Board of Appeal decisions;
- data sharing negotiations: practical advice; and
- appeals: the role of the First Tier Tribunal, General Regulatory Chamber
Tribunal Judge Joe Neville; Darren Abrahams, Steptoe International (UK) LLP; Simon Tilling, Steptoe & Johnson LLP, UK
Q&A
Session 4: Divergence from EU Regulations
Divergence from EU (European Union) - what picture is emerging?
- an update on the current situation
- divergence between GB and EU chemicals strategy
- how will this affect the decision-making process
- what are the challenges to industry?
- what help is available?
Mike Potts, Health and Safety Executive, UK
Focus on REACH and RoHS to show the emerging differences in the UK version compared to its EU parent
- the transition period agreed by both the UK Government & the European Commission to establish their long-term relationship came to an end on December 31, 2020;
- EU-originated environmental product legislation, transferred across to UK Parliament, since the UK is no longer a member of the EU Single Market or the EU Customs Union; and
- discuss the REACH Regulation & RoHS Directive highlighting what differences have already emerged between these and their UK counterparts
Raj Takhar, Assent; Steven Andrews, Assent
Q&A
Refreshments
Session 5: Other developments
Update on biocides regulation for the GB market
- legal framework for biocides in an independent UK;
- significant milestones/deadlines for your diary; and
- latest developments, and what’s next
Tom Gillett, Steptoe International (UK) LLP
UK cosmetics regulation: roles and responsibilities
- overview of the responsible person, distributors and importers;
- regulators and enforcement; and
- case studies: cosmetovigilance and product safety alerts
Nicholas Shaw Núñez, The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association (CTPA)