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Summary

ChemCon Europe 2023 took place in Vienna, Austria from 23 – 27 October 2023. Almost 250 experts from 26 countries, representing over 120 companies, authorities and associations attended the conference and contributed to an inspiring exchange of experiences and discussions about regulatory affairs around the globe.

The week had a great start where compliance driven companies learned about best practices, focus areas and industry perspectives on enforcement, followed by in-depth seminars on “EU CLP and global implementation of GHS” and “Global approach to notification of polymers and new chemicals”.

During the rest of the week, a great variety of aspects of international chemical control legislation around the globe was discussed during the conference sessions. Hands on topics related to European regulatory strategy and implementation, as well as American and Asian updates, were of high relevance to the audience. As always, practical advice and lessons learned by industry were well received, since they show how to act within the legal frameworks set.

Many countries from Europe, Asia Pacific and the Americas were spotlighted in detail and there were sessions focussing on topics like global hazard communication, data management, authorisation and restriction, grouping approaches, microplastics, nanomaterials and drinking water requirements. Furthermore, PFAS restriction developments and experiences were shared.

On Sustainable Friday, many inspirational experiences were shared for a more sustainable and circular value chain, with topics like green chemistry, chemical recycling, Safe and Sustainable by Design and technological developments to enhance transparency and sustainability in the value chain.

Highlights

• Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability
• Transition pathways for the European chemicals industry
• REACH revision - roadmap and impact
• One Substance One Assessment - implementation
• PFAS restriction - impact and challenges
• Reforming the authorisation and restriction process
• Rise of the restrictions: what are the alternatives?
• More effective Chemical Risk Assessment by tailoring to the target audience
• Risk management measures as an outcome of the exposure assessment – an industry perspective
• Türkiye – ins and outs on Turkish REACH (KKDIK)
• UK REACH overview and implementation
• K-REACH and K-OSHA Regulations and Compliance
• China - Industry experiences in complying with regulations
• Chemical control legislation in the Asia Pacific region
• US EPA’s approach to cumulative risk assessment
• EU Taxonomy Regulation and delegated acts, including the green claim regulation
• Product Sustainability Assessment - a global approach
• Ecodesign for sustainable products (ESPR), including a digital product passport
• Safe and sustainable by design
• Circular economy and green chemistry concepts and strategies
• Supply chain communication and product stewardship strategies
• Data management, data sharing and new approach methodologies

Countries covered

Argentina, Australia, Asia Pacific, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Europe, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Latin America, Malaysia, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, The Philippines, Türkiye, UK, USA and Vietnam etc...

Exhibitors

Proceedings

The Handbooks with presentations and papers of the topics covered in the seminars and conference sessions are available for ordering. Please click here for more information.