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Agenda
Welcome and introduction
Richard Bishop, TSG Consulting
KEYNOTE: How does society want substances of concern and products managed and what is it ready to substitute - using the example of PFAS?
Ian Cousins, Stockholm University
SESSION 1: SUBSTANCES OF CONCERN
The definition of substances of concern (SoCs) under ESPR and its links with the chemicals strategy for sustainability and other legislation
Wojtek Sitarz, European Commission, and Aleksandra Malyska, European Commission
Enabling the sourcing of recycled non-toxic material streams: discussing definitions of SoCs and how it will coordinate with recycling/reducing waste
Nicolas Humez, Hazardous Waste Europe (HWE)
Q&A
Refreshment break
SESSION 2: ASSESSMENT AND FEASIBILITY OF ALTERNATIVES
Study of substitution planning of hazardous substances
- The wider objectives of the project
- The current study
Laia Perez Simbor, DG Grow, European Commission
Brief individual Q&A
TURI's perspective and approach to substitution and alternatives assessment
VIRTUAL PRESENTATION
Baskut Tuncak, Toxics Use Reduction Institute
When is a chemical a viable alternative across different uses?
- As defined in REACH
- With further clarity provided by the Commission and the European Court
- Is it the same for all uses whether complex or simple, highly regulated or not"
- Is further work needed to help define a viable alternative"
Jan Ahlskog, Fipra
Q&A
Lunch and Networking
SESSION 3: IMPORTANT RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
European Commission updates
Cristina de Avila, European Commission
ECHA updates
- ECHA's new 5-year strategic plan
- The agency's growing responsibilities (batteries, RoHS, microplastics)
- Update of integrated regulatory strategy
Peter Van Der Zandt, European Chemicals Agency
CLP revision with new hazard classes and labelling and refillable containers
Jan Robinson, International Association for Soaps, Detergents and Maintenance Products, A.I.S.E.
Q&A
Refreshment break
SESSION 4: THE WIDER REGULATORY CONTEXT
EU chemicals legislation in a global context
Juergen Helbig, European Commission
Sustainable finance policies - taxonomy, CSRD and how they affect the chemical industry
- The aims and chemical details of the new classification system for sustainable economic activities - the EU taxonomy
- Corporate Sustainable Reporting Directive and its mandatory disclosing information on substances of concern
- Increased transparency and shortcomings - what do investors need to know"
Sonja Haider, ChemSec
Mastering chemicals management amid regulatory onslaught
- Lack of knowledge and understanding of the chemicals contained in products is the main obstacle for downstream users to ensure compliance
- Traceability of chemicals, as foreseen in the new ecodesign regulation, will put chemicals management back on track
Julian Schenten, ClientEarth
Q&A
Networking drinks reception
Join us for relaxed networking, drinks and appetisers with our speakers and attendees.