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  1. Registration and coffee

  2. Session 1: Current UK Policy

  3. Introduction and welcome

    Geraint Roberts Geraint Roberts
    Freelance journalist and researcher

  4. 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 Mary Tomlinson
    Head of Chemicals Strategy, Defra

  5. 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 Nishma Patel
    Policy Director, Chemical Industries Association (CIA)
    Tim Doggett Tim Doggett
    Chief Executive Officer, Chemical Business Association (CBA), UK

  6. Q&A

  7. Refreshments

  8. Session 2: UK REACH updates

  9. UK REACH regulatory update from Defra

    James Dancy James Dancy
    Head of UK REACH service and policy, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), UK

  10. UK REACH regulatory update from HSE

    Andrea Caitens Andrea Caitens
    Regulatory Scientist, Health and Safety Executive (HSE) – Chemicals Regulation Division (CRD)

  11. 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 Jo Lloyd
    Partner, ERM

  12. UK REACH history – industry perspective

    • a quick summary history of UK REACH; and
    • the direction of travel
    Steve George Steve George
    Senior Advisor and Director, REACHLaw, UK

  13. UK REACH – challenges for industry

    • the challenges facing Industry, specifically around confidential information
    Caroline Raine Caroline Raine
    Chemical legislation expert

  14. UK REACH: challenges and next steps

    • challenges facing UK REACH; and
    • next steps for alignment-based solutions and UK chemicals strategy
    Chloe Alexander Chloe Alexander
    Senior campaigner, CHEM Trust

  15. Q&A

    Joined by

    Mary Tomlinson Mary Tomlinson
    Head of Chemicals Strategy, Defra
    Louise Boardall Louise Boardall
    Senior Consultant, Product Stewardship​, ERM

  16. Lunch and networking

  17. Chemical Watch platform demonstration

    Ryan McErlean Ryan McErlean
    Global Head of Marketing, Enhesa Product, Enhesa
  18. Session 3: Data sharing and submission

  19. 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 Tribunal Judge Joe Neville
    Lead Environment Judge, First-tier Tribunal, General Regulatory Chamber
    Darren Abrahams Darren Abrahams
    Partner, Barrister & Avocat, Steptoe International (UK) LLP
    Simon Tilling Simon Tilling
    Partner, Steptoe & Johnson LLP, UK

  20. Q&A

  21. Session 4: Divergence from EU Regulations

  22. 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 Mike Potts
    Principal Enforcement Officer, Chemicals Regulation Division, Health and Safety Executive, UK

  23. 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 Raj Takhar
    Senior Subject Matter Expert - Materials Management and Chemical Reporting (Europe), Assent
    Steven Andrews Steven Andrews
    Regulatory & Sustainability Expert - Product Sustainability, Assent

  24. Q&A

  25. Refreshments

  26. Session 5: Other developments

  27. 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 Tom Gillett
    Associate, Steptoe International (UK) LLP

  28. 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 Nicholas Shaw Núñez
    Head of International Growth and Regulatory Services, The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association (CTPA)

  29. Q&A

  30. Close of conference

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