USA REGULATORY SUMMIT DECEMBER. Focusing on the latest developments in international, national and regional legislation, including TSCA reform

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1 REGULATORY SUMMIT USA Focusing on the latest developments in international, national and regional legislation, including TSCA reform DECEMBER RENAISSANCE ARLINGTON CAPITAL VIEW, VA, USA

2 Chemical Watch Regulatory Summit, Washington This summit offers a unique opportunity to get ahead of the latest regulatory challenges facing the safe management of chemicals. The two-day event including presentations, round table discussions and Q&As brings together over 25 experts in global chemicals regulation. Sessions 1 and 2 bring together a panel of Regulatory Experts, ready to answer your questions about the latest chemical regulatory changes in China, Taiwan, South Korea, Japan, The Middle East, South Africa and Brazil. Session 3 offers an update on EU Reach including a top level presentation from the European Chemicals Agency together with a practical session focusing on the socioeconomic elements of REACH Authorisation. Session 4 on Day Two has been set aside to focus on TSCA reform in the USA. This will lead into discussions on US State Level legislation together with an overview of current EPA activities. The Session ends with a RoundTable session on International Cooperation which will involve speakers from the US, EU, Canada together with NGOs and other relevant organisations. The final session of the Summit is devoted to an invaluable insight into managing emerging risks and regulations from both upstream and downstream industries. Why attend? EXPERT SPEAKERS ON HAND Listen to senior representatives from both Government and industry, together with NGOs. LATEST, JOINED-UP THINKING Get to know the latest thinking from both sides of the discussion industry and regulators. DETAILED NORTH AMERICA AND EUROPE UPDATES What is new/hot in each region; cooperation between agencies; NGO/ industry work on chemicals information needs/requirement. Use of information and CBI issues. EMERGING REGULATORY CHALLENGES Meet the experts and hear about regulatory and compliance issues in China, Taiwan, South Korea, Africa and Latin America. This session also includes a focus on CBI challenges in Asia Pacific. Who should attend? Regulatory affairs/policy/compliance managers/directors/practitioners Service providers Government Regulators PRACTICAL COMPLIANCE TIPS Leading companies and organizations provide practical tips on what works, what doesn t as they strive for compliance with legal requirements affecting their operations. Q&A PANEL DISCUSSION Have your specific questions answered by making use of the multiple Q&A sessions. Remember we encourage you to send in any questions you might have in writing in advance of the conference.

3 DAY ONE: 9 DECEMBER 2015 Chair: SESSION 1: Global Regulatory Updates Asia 09:00 Update on China Chemical Regulations Cosmetics regulations Food contact GHS Other developments April Guo, Cosmetics Regulatory Affairs Manager (CIRS China) 09:30 China ROHS update Tad Ferris, Partner, Foley & Lardner LLP 10:00 China New Chemical Substances Notification and its Practice New Chemical Substance Notification process Technical communication in notification Update of the regulation Jong Yiang, China National Chemical Information Centre, China 10:30 Q&A Session 10:45 Refreshments 11:00 The ASEAN-Japan new Chemical Safety Database What the online platform will provide Timetable Main aim of the database How it is proposed that the system will operate Takashi Fukushima, Deputy Director General, Chemical Management Center, National Institute of Technology and Evaluation (NITE), Japan 11:30 Taiwan Regulation Update Taiwan existing chemical substance registration Taiwan new chemical substance registration GHS implementation Frank Wang, General Manager, Randis Chem Wise (Taiwan) Co. Ltd, China 12:00 Industry panel focusing on compliance with Asia 12:30 Q&A Session 12:45 Lunch SESSION 2: Global Regulatory Updates Rest of World 13:45 Middle East Common themes The Gulf Cooperation Council Israel Saudi Arabia Oman Pakistan Future Outlook Michael Wenk, Kemira, USA 14:15 Brazil/Latin America Brazilian Chemical Industry Association (Abiquim) Overview of the Brazilian Chemical Industry The gaps and challenges to implement a national chemicals regulation in Brazil The current discussions and the Bill Fernando Tibau, Senior Technical Advisor, Abiquim, Brazil 14:45 Q&A Session 15:00 Refreshments SESSION 3: EU REACH Update 15:15 REACH Current Landscape and Emerging Issues Registration Upcoming changes in the process Preparations for the 2018 deadline Improving the quality of the information Post submission Finding cases of interest : screening activities Evaluation of substances and dossiers Improving the information available to general public Risk Management: Authorisation: update on latest experiences Conclusions and REACH 2020 Mercedes Vinas, Regulatory Officer, The European Chemicals Agency, Finland 15:45 Reach Authorisation - The Socio Economic Elements - a Case Study Linda-Jean Cockcroft, Risk & Policy Analysts, UK 16:30 The Role of the ECHA Board of Appeal Why is the Board of Appeal needed? The benefits Procedure Merits The Future Vincent Navez, Executive Director Legislation & Institutional Affairs, Cefic (European Chemical Industry Council), Belgium 17:00 Q&A Panel discussion session 17:30 Close of Day One

4 DAY TWO: 10 DECEMBER 2015 SESSION 4: US Developments Chair: Lynn L Bergeson, Managing Partner, Bergeson & Campbell, PC, USA This session has been set aside to focus on the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSC) reform bill. Senior speakers from Government, Trade Associations, NGOs and Industry will discuss the implications of the reform for both Upstream and Downstream industries. 09:00 TSCA Reform (1) The Regulator s Perspective Speaker from the US Environment Protection Agency 09:30 TSCA Reform (2) The Upstream Industry Perspective Judah Prero, Assistant General Counsel, American Chemistry Council 10:00 TSCA Reform and its implication for downstream users Lynn L Bergeson 10:30 An NGO perspective on TSCA reform Richard Denison, Lead Senior Scientist, Environmental Defense Fund, USA 11:00 Q&A Session 11:30 Refreshments 11:45 US State Level Legislation a panel/round table session Panelists to include: Terri Goldberg, Executive Director, Northeast Wast Management Officials' Association (NEWMOA) and Meredith Williams, Deputy Director, Safer Products and Workplaces Program, Department of Toxic Substances Control. California Current EPA Activity Jim Jones, Assistant Administrator for EPA's Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention Q&A Session 13:15 Lunch SESSION 5: Managing Emerging Risks and Regulations 14:15 Upstream Industry Connie Deford, Director Product Sustainability & Compliance, The Dow Chemical Company 14:45 Downstream Industry Overview of the regulatory landscape and its effect on downstream industry Understanding and mitigating risks to a supply chain caused by regulations impacting substances critical to manufacture and maintenance of commercial aircraft Brief overview of mitigation activities aimed at addressing EU REACH regulations through the Application for Authorization process Daniel J. Kovach, Risk Management - Chemicals and Materials, The Boeing Company 15:15 Q&A Session 15:45 Refreshments 15:45 GHS Implementation Update including the Distributor deadline Maureen Ruskin, Director of Chemical Hazards Metals at U.S. Department of Labor 16:15 Canada Update Jake Sanderson, Manager, Horizontal Policy and Planning, Environment Canada, and Amardeep Khosia, Executive Director, ICG (The Industry Coordinating Group for CEPA), Canada 16:45 Round Table International Cooperation Morning speakers to be joined by: Daniella Taveau, Senior Trade Advisor, US Environmental Protection Agency 17:15 Q&A Session 17:30 Close of Summit Reservations: orders@chemicalwatch.com Tel: +44 (0)

5 Chemical Watch Regulatory Summit, Washington: December 2-3, Arlington, VA 3 WAYS TO REGISTER orders@chemicalwatch.com +44 (0) PRICES TWO-DAY CONFERENCE: US$1385 Early Bird price if booked before 31/10/2015 US$1585 Full price if booked after 01/11/2015 CHEMICAL WATCH SUBSCRIBERS: AN ADDITIONAL REDUCTION OF US$100 PER PERSON Payment must be made before the event starts Payment options: 1. Invoice payable by bank transfer, credit card or cheque made payable to CW Research Ltd. 2. Online using our secure order form LOCATION & TIMINGS Renaissance Arlington Capital View 2800 South Potomac Avenue, Arlington, VA, Reservations: Tel: Fax: marriott.com/hotels/travel/waspyrenaissance-arlington-capital-view-hotel EVENT TIMINGS: Wednesday 9 December :00-17:30 Thursday 10 December :00-17:15 We have arranged a special bedroom rate for Conference participants at the Renaissance Arlington Capital View Participants will be sent a link for booking hotel accommodation directly with the hotel. Reservations: orders@chemicalwatch.com Tel: +44 (0)