Chemical Regulations and Sustainability Symposium 2023
25th - 26th of October 2023
The Midland Hotel, Manchester (Map)
500£/participant
- CBA Members: Special Discount
Registration deadline: 10th of October 2023
500£/participant
- CBA Members: Special Discount
Meet us in Manchester, UK
Join REACHLaw and the UK Chemical Business Association – CBA for an exceptional two-day symposium that covers the latest developments in chemical regulatory compliance that impact the chemical industry on a global scale.
Day one will feature insightful presentations on the UK REACH, UK Chemicals Strategy, industry and authority perspectives, as well as the EU Green Deal and EU Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability. Presenters will discuss everything from the EU REACH Revision to the Authorisation Reform, PFAS Restriction Proposal, and Polymers Registration.
THEME FOR DAY 1: Stay informed about the latest industry trends and developments.
On day two, dive deeper into the global impact of chemical regulatory compliance. Hear about the 2023 Turkey KKDIK registration deadline, the 2024 K-REACH deadline, and developments related to India REACH and BIS, Ukraine REACH, and more. Our presentations will be followed by a thought-provoking panel discussion about the future of chemical regulations and related issues, exploring whether we are headed towards a utopia or dystopia.
THEME FOR DAY 2 – As we strive towards sustainability and sustainable growth, the ongoing efforts towards chemical regulatory compliance are more critical than ever.
Programme
DAY 1: 25 October, 2023 ( From 09:00 - 17:00 )
- Moderator: Steve George, REACHLaw UK Ltd
- 08:30-09:00
- Registration & Welcome Coffee
- SESSION 1
- UK CHEMICAL REGULATORY DEVELOPMENTS
- 09:00-09:10
- Introduction and Welcome
- 09:10-09:40
- UK REACH: Recap and where are we today
- 09:40-10:10
- UK Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability
- 10:10-10:30
- Questions and Answers
- 10:30-10:50
- Coffee Break
- SESSION 2
- UK REACH REGISTRATION - A PRACTICAL APPROACH
- 10:50-11:10
- UK REACH Inquiry and Late DUIN
- 11:10-12:00
- UK REACH Registration and the alternative registration model
- 12:00-13:00
- Lunch
- 13:00-13:30
- Industry experience - Challenges and strategy
- 13:30-13:50
- How to plan for the future
- 13:50-14:10
- Questions and Answers
- SESSION 3
- EU CHEMICAL REGULATORY DEVELOPMENTS
- 14:10-14:40
- EU Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability overview
- 14:40-15:20
- EU REACH Revision a status overview
- - Polymers registration
- - New information and evaluation requirements
- - Essential use concept and REACH authorisation
- - The importance of advocacy in the EU REACH Revision
- 15:20-15:40
- Coffee Break
- 15:40-16:20
- Industry case - How the industry is preparing - European Space Agency
- 16:20-16:40
- Questions & Answers
- 16:40-17:00
- Closing Remarks
- 17:00-19:00
- Networking + Snacks & Cocktails
- ... 19:00
- End of Day 1 of the Symposium
Programme
DAY 2: 26 October, 2023 ( From 09:00 - 15:00 )
- Moderator: Steve George, REACHLaw UK Ltd
- 08:30-09:00
- Morning Coffee
- SESSION 4
- GLOBAL CHEMICAL REGULATORY UPDATES
- 09:00-09:15
- Introduction and today's agenda
- 09:15-10:00
- Turkey KKDIK Registration Strategy
- 10:00-10:30
- K-REACH: 2024 registration deadline
- 10:30-10:50
- Coffee Break
- 10:50-11:30
- Other regulatory developments:
- - India Chemical Regulations
- - Ukraine REACH and CLP
- 11:30-12:00
- Data sharing and global regulations
- 12:00-13:00
- Lunch
- 13:00-13:30
- Compliance strategies for global chemical regulatory compliance - Industry case
- 13:30-13:50
- Questions & Answers
- SESSION 5
- THE FUTURE OF CHEMICAL REGULATIONS
- 13:50-14:30
- Chemicals and related regulations + 10 years in the future
- 13:50-14:10
- The future of chemicals and related regulations - Utopia or Dystopia
- 14:10-14:30
- Panel discussion: The future of chemical regulations
- 14:30-14:50
- Questions & Answers
- 14:50-15:00
- Closing Remarks
- 15:00-15:30
- Coffee and Refreshments
- 15:30-17:00
- REACHLaw available of one-on-one meetings+ Networking + CBA Future Council meeting
- ... 17:00
- End of the Symposium
Why Attend?
Our symposium is not just about lectures and presentations. We also host discussion panels with experts, industry representatives, authorities, and stakeholders. This provides an excellent opportunity for you to network and exchange views with colleagues and peers.
And to top it all off, there will be a networking event after the sessions on day one, giving you the opportunity to connect with other attendees in a more relaxed setting, exchange ideas, and have a great time.
Register now for the symposium! Don’t miss this opportunity to stay informed and network with colleagues in the chemical industry.
If you have any questions about the event or would like to get more information, please contact us at marketing@reachlaw.fi.
Speakers
We have compiled a stellar lineup of keynote speakers who are experts, authorities, association and industry representatives and key stakeholders in their respective fields. These esteemed speakers bring a wealth of knowledge and experience on the table and are sure to inspire, inform, educate and engage with our audience.
Panelists include:
Our panelists will share their extensive knowledge and experiences, shedding light on the latest chemical regulatory compliance and sustainability trends including future possibilities in their respective fields.
Partner
The Chemical Business Association is the voice of the UK chemical supply chain.
It represents a wide range of businesses – from distributors and traders to manufacturers and blenders as well as logistics and service providers. The majority of our members are small or medium-sized enterprises.
CBA members contribute in excess of £4 billion to the UK economy and employ over 10,000 people nationwide, handling in excess of 27 million tonnes and making over 2.25 million deliveries of chemicals each year. Such a diverse membership gives a distinct advantage of a 360-degree view and insight of the global chemical supply chain which, combined with the extensive and in-depth expertise of our staff, enables us to provide wide-ranging services and support to our members, and to engage and work closely with Government and other key stakeholders in the UK and overseas. The Chemical Business Association is the voice of the UK chemical supply chain.
More information can be found here: https://www.chemical.org.uk
Venue Hotel
The REACHLaw and CBA Chemical Regulations and Sustainability Symposium 2023 will take place at: The Midland Hotel. 16 Peter Street, Manchester, M60 2DS.
The Midland is located on Peter Street in the centre of Manchester, UK and is only a short walk away from Bridgewater Hall, the Palace Theatre and Manchester Central Exhibition and Conference Centre.
The hotel is beside St Peters Square and is within walking distance of Manchester Oxford Road (200 metres) and Manchester Piccadilly (0.6 miles) and is easily accessible from all corners of the country, Manchester Airport and Local and National rail links.
Special rate
A special rate per night is offered only to the participants that have registered to attend the event and wishes to stay at the venue hotel. Information on special rate will be given upon successful submission of the registration.
More information on The Midland hotel can be found here: https://www.themidlandhotel.co.uk/directions