Once delegates have collected their name tags they can help themselves to refreshments and interact with our sponsors and other attendees.

We will kick off the event at 9:15, covering all the important announcements for the day.

This presentation highlights key updates in EU chemical legislation, reflecting the evolving regulatory landscape aimed at enhancing health and environmental protection. It focuses on major policy updates and legislative initiatives currently shaping the future of chemical management in the EU.

Key Topics Covered:

● REACH Revision – The REACH regulation is undergoing revision, though the proposal has been delayed. Focus areas include simplification, improved data requirements, and stronger enforcement.

● PFAS Restrictions – A broad proposal is in development to restrict PFAS due to their persistence and risks. Final decisions are expected after detailed stakeholder consultation.

● Microplastics Regulation – New EU rules target intentionally added microplastics in products, aiming to reduce environmental release and pollution.

● CLP Regulation Update – The Classification, Labelling and Packaging Regulation is being updated to include new hazard classes and improve hazard communication.

● F-Gases and Other Substances – Measures are being introduced to phase down harmful substances like F-gases, Chromium VI, and certain siloxanes.

● Essential Use Concept – A framework is being developed to allow hazardous chemical use only when necessary for health, safety, or critical societal functions.

This presentation addresses the challenges and actions needed to shift regulatory frameworks toward fully integrating Non-Animal Methods (NAMs) in chemical and consumer product safety assessments. Despite legal requirements, the principle of animal testing as a “last resort” is inconsistently upheld, and many regulations still default to outdated animal-based models.

Key Topics Covered:

● Persistent regulatory gaps and slow adoption of NAMs due to outdated assumptions.

● Animal Free Safety Assessment Collaboration (AFSA)’s global strategy, led by Humane World for Animals, targets 8 key markets to establish a precedent and promote NAM enforcement.

● Development of science-based guidance to support regulatory use of validated non-animal tools.

● Integration of Next Generation Risk Assessment (NGRA) to support long-term regulatory change.

● Capacity building through the AFSA Master Class, designed to upskill regulators and stakeholders.

● A vision for consistent, ethical, and scientifically advanced animal-free safety assessments.

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This presentation provides an overview of major regulatory developments across the Asia-Pacific region, with a particular focus on South Korea, China, and Japan. It highlights current compliance challenges, evolving chemical registration frameworks, and emerging regional trends relevant to global supply chains.

Key Topics Covered:

South Korean Regulatory Updates:

● Progress of 100–1,000 tonnage band registrations

● Challenges in registration processes and data requirements

● Recent updates to K-BPR and SDS compliance under KOSHA

China Chemical Regulations:

● Key hurdles in MEE Order 12 (China REACH) implementation

● QR code labeling and compliance across different provinces

● Updates on China's GHS alignment and carbon certification efforts

Developments in Japan:

● Overview of Japan’s chemical control laws and key compliance obligations

● New trends in chemical regulation, labeling, and risk management

● Introduction to CIRS Japan services and local support for regulatory navigation

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In an increasingly complex global regulatory environment, chemical companies face mounting pressure to remain compliant, competitive, and sustainable. This presentation explores how businesses can proactively manage regulatory risks, align with emerging global requirements, and maintain product safety standards across diverse markets.

Key Topics Covered:

● Global Regulatory Trends – Overview of major developments in the EU, Asia-Pacific, and North America, with growing emphasis on sustainability, transparency, and supply chain accountability.

● Strategic Compliance Planning – Guidance on building flexible, future-ready strategies to navigate shifting regulations and ensure global data harmonization.

● Market Access and Risk Management – Approaches for maintaining market access through smart registration strategies while mitigating risks tied to restricted substances and product changes.

● Product Safety and Global Supply Chains – Ensuring product safety compliance throughout the supply chain using lifecycle management and digital tools for tracking substances of concern.

● Future Outlook – Preparing for upcoming demands such as ESG reporting, essential use criteria, and “safe and sustainable by design” expectations.

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