PFAS: Global Regulations, Restrictions and Alternatives

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.

Peter works for New Zealand’s Environmental Protection Authority, the Government’s chemicals regulator, as Principal Scientist of hazardous substances, and is currently the Chair of the Stockholm Convention POPs Review Committee (POPRC).

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.

Dr Philippe ROLLAND is a chemist. He works in the Materials department of RENAULT GROUP and is member of the European Automotive organization ACEA and French organization PFA.

Simón currently works as Scientific Officer in the Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control Bureau of the Joint Research Centre in the European Commission. Previously he worked in a National Competent Authority, later in a chemical multinational company based in UK and in the European Chemicals Agency in Finland as team leader and chair of the environmental working Group of the Biocidal Products Committee.

Sidsel has been working as Policy Adviser to ChemSec since August 2022. Her main focus is the revision of EU chemicals law REACH and the need to restrict the wide use of PFAS. She is a Biologist (M.Sc) and she previously worked as a REACH advisor at the Danish Environmental Protection Agency.

As Senior Manager Chemicals and Environmental Policy for ZVEI Kirsten's work increasingly focuses on the political and legal issues of chemicals policy in Germany and Europe. She has also been one of the leaders of the Orgalim Chemicals Task Force since 2021.

Julia has reported on US PFAS regulations at the federal and state levels since she joined Chemical Watch News & Insight in 2021. She also covers action on substances in food contact materials and personal care products.

Linda is a Scientist Emeritus and Former Director of both the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences and the National Toxicology program.  She is also a Scholar in Residence in the Nicholas School of the Environment of Duke University and holds multiple adjunct professors and honorary doctorates. 

Stephanie is a Policy Adviser at the Royal Society of Chemistry and works on sustainable chemicals policy. Her background in policy and economics helps bridge the gap between science and policy on complex questions about chemicals, waste, and pollution.

Sara is Science Advisor at the International Pollutants Elimination Network (IPEN), a a global network of public interest NGOs in more than 125 countries. In her role as an Advisor, she works on wide range of issues related to chemical safety.

As Research Associate and the Institute's TURA Program Manager, Heather Tenney leads projects focused on implementation and policy analysis of the Toxics Use Reduction Act. She analyzes the Toxics Use Reduction Act (TURA) data, which is reported yearly by Massachusetts companies to determine state-wide progress.

Christopher has worked in the electronic chemicals industry for more than 22 years. The focus of the work is on thin film metal etchants and other chemicals used in photolithography. Transene products are used by semiconductor and electronics manufacturers worldwide.

With Ionomr, Dr. Benjamin Britton is commercializing the first non-fluorinated or ‘hydrocarbon’ ion-exchange materials to directly or indirectly replace acidic fluoropolymers. He is a thought-leader in next-generation hydrogen, CCU, and energy-storage technologies, including supplying materials into the first AEM electrolysis systems to achieve the sizes, efficiencies, and lifetimes relevant to the clean energy transformation.

Jeff Dawson is the Science Adviser in the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention (OCSPP) of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. In this role he assists with the development and implementation of risk-based approaches for the evaluation of new and existing industrial chemicals and pesticides. He is also responsible for PFAS coordination and homeland security policy. He has 25 years of public service as a scientist in OCSPP, including holding positions as the Acting Director of OPPT’s Risk Assessment Division and the Deputy Director of OPP’s Health Effects Division.

Kirk Koudelka was appointed assistant commissioner for land policy and strategic initiatives in May 2012. Prior to that, Kirk served as the legislative director at the MPCA. He led the agency’s legislative efforts for the 2011 through 2014 legislative sessions in both roles.

Marissa serves as a senior regulatory toxicologist and the technical lead for the Safer Products for Washington program at the Washington State Department of Ecology. Her focus is on implementing regulatory programs to reduce sources and uses of toxic chemicals in consumer products.

Ryan Schmit is a Senior Advisor in EPA’s Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention. He works on a broad portfolio of issues, primarily under the Toxics Substances Control Act. He’s also currently OCSPP’s representative on the EPA PFAS Council.

Kamelija Milosev is a Subject Matter Expert specializing in EU chemicals, biocides, and medical device legislation and has been with Enhesa since 2019. She obtained her European Law Bachelor’s degree from the University of Maastricht and her Master of Law degree in Innovation, Technology and the Law from the University of Edinburgh, where she found herself most interested in the topics of bioethics and medical technology law. Her expertise is predominantly focused around the EU REACH, CLP, BPR and MDR – as she hopes to make sense of these complex pieces of legislation to companies, be it through personalized impact consultations, topic-specific trainings, best practice guidance, webinars, or conference events. Through a combination of legal acumen, practical experience and common sense, Kamelija helps companies build and maintain a change-proof, sustainable and most importantly -compliant- products portfolio.

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. 

Marty is the co-founder and a managing partner in Safer Made, a mission-driven venture capital fund investing companies and technologies that reduce human exposure to harmful chemicals. Safer Made invests in teams that bring safer products and technologies to market, tell a unique story, have the potential to change their sectors, and protect our health and natural world.