This event is a joint initiative by the Chemicals Industries Association (CIA), Steptoe and Ramboll. It is aimed at those wishing to stay abreast of new developments and building pan-European compliance and market access strategies.
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Please join us on Tuesday, September 24 in Manchester for a deep dive into the evolving landscape of UK chemicals regulation and policy.
We’ll cover topics such as UK REACH Alternative Transitional Registration model (ATRm) and initial improvements, Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) and biocides. The work of key public sector actors will be discussed including the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA), Health and Safety Executive (HSE), the Environment Agency, Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) and Office for Environmental Protection (OEP).
This event is a joint initiative by the Chemicals Industries Association (CIA), Steptoe and Ramboll. It is aimed at those wishing to stay abreast of new developments and building pan-European compliance and market access strategies.
By registering for this event, you understand that Steptoe, CIA and Ramboll will collect and process your personal data, including your name, job title, organization, and contact details, for the purpose of coordinating the event and sharing event-related communications.
Further information on Steptoe’s, CIA’s and Ramboll’s privacy policies can be found at https://www.steptoe.com/en/privacy/index.html, https://www.cia.org.uk/privacy-policy, and https://www.ramboll.com/en-gb/terms-of-use-and-privacy-policy.
Cost
Speakers: Speakers will include CIA, Steptoe LLP, Ramboll, and other key stakeholders.
Fee: £50
Agenda
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Duration |
Activity |
Session Name |
Session Type |
Lead |
Speakers Info |
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09:00 – 09:30 |
30 mins |
Registration + Welcome coffee |
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09:30 – 09:40 |
10 mins |
Welcome Address & Introduction |
Roger Pullin CIA |
Dr Roger Pullin, Head of Chemicals Policy & Health , CIA |
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Darren Abrahams, Partner, Steptoe |
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09:40 – 11:00 |
80 mins |
Session 1 (including Q & A) |
UK REACH - ATRm Proposal •Position to date •Policy objectives •Stakeholder perspectives, consultation feedback, and more; •Next steps |
Presentations followed by panel discussion |
Tom Griffiths Ramboll |
Moderator - Tom Griffiths, Senior Managing Consultant, Ramboll |
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Speaker 1 - Neil Hollis, Regulatory Affairs Manager, BASF |
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Speaker 2 - Darren Abrahams, Partner, Steptoe |
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Speaker 3 - Silvia Segna, Senior Chemical Policy Executive, CIA |
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11:00 – 11:30 |
30 mins |
Coffee Break & Networking |
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11:30 – 12:45 |
75 mins |
Session 2 (including Q & A) |
Roles, goals, and priorities: the existing architecture in UK chemicals regulation •What’s working, what’s not • Enforcement • Best conditions for innovation |
Presentations followed by panel discussion |
Darren Abrahams Steptoe |
Moderator - Darren Abrahams, Partner, Steptoe |
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Speaker 1 - Hannah Doherty, Principal Inspector of Health and Safety, CRD Interventions Unit, HSE |
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Speaker 2 - Laura Birmingham, Senior Consultant, Ramboll |
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Speaker 3 - Elaine McGavin, Regulatory and Responsible Care Lead, Chemical Business Association (CBA) |
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Speaker 4 - Tom Gillett, Associate, Steptoe |
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12: 45 - 13:45 |
60 mins |
Lunch |
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13:45 – 15:15 |
90 mins |
Session 3 (including Q & A) |
Managing divergence on both sides of the channel • Biocides case studies • CLP case studies |
Presentations followed by panel discussion |
Naomi Young Ramboll |
Moderator - Dr Naomi Young, Managing Consultant, Ramboll |
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Speaker 1 - Leo McDaid, Chemicals Trade Policy Lead, HSE |
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Speaker 2 - Louise Boardall, PSRA Lead for Trade UK& Ireland, Akzonobel |
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Speaker 3 - Zanda Romata, Senior Associate, Steptoe |
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Speaker 4 - Olivia Allen, Regulatory Manager, Arxada (on biocides) |
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15:30 – 17:00 |
90 mins |
Session 4 (including Q &A ) |
The Future of UK chemicals regulation • A Chemicals Strategy? • Approaches to regulatory science • REACH 2.0? |
Presentations followed by panel discussion |
Tom Gillet Steptoe |
Moderator - Tom Gillett, Associate, Steptoe |
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Speaker 1 - Dr Roger Pullin, Head of Chemicals Policy & Health , CIA |
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Speaker 2 - Stephanie Metzger, Policy Advisor, Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) |
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Speaker 3 - Alison Thornber-Barwick, Product Steward , Syensqo |
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16:50 -17:00 |
10 mins |
Closing Remarks |
Tom Gillett, Associate, Steptoe |
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Tom Griffiths, Senior Managing Consultant, Ramboll |
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17:00 -19:00 |
120 mins |
Networking Drinks |
Supporting documents
Click link to download and view these filesUK Chemical Reactions Conference 2024
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Venue
Hyatt Regency Manchester | 55 Booth Street West | M15 6PQ | Manchester
Organiser
Chemical Industries Association, Ramboll and Steptoe