Intertek Assuris to Present at the Regulatory Summit North America 2024 & PFAS Updates North America 2024
09 Jul 2024
Intertek, a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide, is honored to be a speaker at Regulatory Summit North America 2024, scheduled for September 16-17, 2024, and PFAS Updates North America 2024 on September 18, 2024, in Alexandria, VA, USA.
Regulatory Summit North America 2024:
This two-day summit will provide attendees with expert guidance from regulators, specialist consultants, and industry leaders on the practical implementation of regulatory policies shaping the safe management of chemicals in the US, Canada, and beyond. Engage in critical discussions with the regulatory community and gain insights into compliance with new and upcoming restrictions in domestic and global markets.
PFAS Updates North America 2024:
A one-day agenda featuring expert speakers discussing the delivering critical insights into the regulatory, scientific and legal landscape for the production and usage of PFAS in North America.
Intertek’s Involvement:
During the combined event, learn about Intertek’s expertise in US and Canadian regulations and its role in maintaining regulatory compliance and sustainability initiatives. Discuss potential issues surrounding PFAS in North America. We're excited to engage with our customers and industry stakeholders at this global event, where we're prepared to explore opportunities for collaborative partnerships.
Intertek is set to present the following conference sessions:
September 16 | Session 4: Other Developments
- Topic: Comparing articles in TSCA/GHS/OSHA (when is an article not an article?)
- Presenter: Rose Passarella, Director - Chemicals Group, Intertek Assuris, USA
- Review the definitions of article according to various regulations of TSCA, OSHA, GHS; and explore some recent changes in scope for the definitions
September 17 | Session 5: Updates from the Americas
- Topic: Canada's Chemicals Management Plan & Substance Assessments
- Presenter: Dan Bastien, Senior Director and Head of Chemicals, Intertek Assuris, Canada
- This presentation will discuss the risk assessment under the revised Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999; Canada’s assessment of existing substances; Canada’s new substances program; and past successes and moving forward with the chemicals management plan
September 18 | Session 3: Developments Elsewhere
- Topic: PFAS: Regulatory Update in Canada
- Presenter: Dan Bastien, Senior Director and Head of Chemicals, Intertek Assuris, Canada
- Canada has been working diligently in defining and collecting information on perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). This presentation will talk about: how PFAS are defined in Canada; potential issues surrounding PFAS in Canada; and status of the regulations in Canada.
September 18 | Session 4: Other Recent US Developments
- Topic: Update on the PFAS Reporting Rule
- Presenter: Rose Passarella, Director - Chemicals Group, Intertek Assuris, USA
- Discuss the management of PFAS in the US, including PMN and SNUNs, the reporting rule, and state-specific regulations.
Don't miss this chance to engage with Intertek’s regulatory specialists to address your company's unique needs. See you there!
To register for the combined event, please contact: events@chemicalwatch.com.
To set-up a meeting with our experts during the show, please contact: chemicals.assuris@intertek.com.
To learn more about our regulatory and scientific consultancy services offered by our experts, please visit: intertek.com/assuris/chemicals/
For Media Information:
Tracy Veale
Global Marketing & Communications Director, Intertek Assuris
T: +1 905 542 2900
E: tracy.veale@intertek.com
For Technical Information:
Dan Bastien
Senior Director and Head of Chemicals, Intertek Assuris
T: +1 905 542 2900
E: dan.bastien@intertek.com
About Intertek
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