Intertek Assuris Hosts 2-Day Global Chemical Regulatory Symposium in Houston, Texas
07 Feb 2025
Intertek, a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide, is hosting a 2-day event, the ‘Global Chemical Regulatory Symposium’ in Houston, Texas, on March 6-7, 2025. This exclusive event will unite leading experts in chemical regulation from around the world.
Attendees will gain access to thought-provoking discussions and expert insights on pivotal topics shaping the chemical industry. The following individuals and entities are encouraged to attend:
- Professionals from the chemical industry, spanning across multinational corporations and local enterprises. This includes individuals involved in various facets of chemical production, innovation, and management.
- Product Stewards, who play a pivotal role in ensuring the safe and sustainable development, production, and management of chemical products throughout their lifecycle.
- Regulatory Affairs specialists, who possess expertise in navigating the complex landscape of regulatory requirements and compliance standards governing the chemical industry.
- Representatives from industry associations, serving as valuable conduits for collaboration, knowledge exchange, and advocacy within the chemical sector.
- Regulatory authorities, including government agencies and bodies responsible for overseeing and enforcing regulations pertaining to chemical manufacturing, usage, and safety.
Conference Schedule - March 6
Welcome & Introductions
Speaker: Darrin Harkness, President Assuris
Session 1: The Americas
Chair: Rainbow Zhang, Regional General Manager, APAC, Intertek Assuris
Speakers:
- Rose Passarella, Director, Intertek Assuris (USA) – TSCA Implementation Status
- Dan Bastien, Senior Director & Head of Chemicals, Intertek Assuris (Canada) – CEPA Modernization 2025
- Melissa Owen, Principal, Ambiente Legal (South America) – Latin America Regulatory Updates
Session 2: Global REACH Programs
Chair: Dan Bastien, Senior Director, Intertek Assuris (Canada)
Speakers:
- Gaia Vegezzi, Regulatory Manager, Intertek Assuris (Italy) – Update on ECHA REACH
- Richard White, Operations Manager, Intertek Assuris (UK) – UK REACH Overview
- Basak Parlak, Regulatory Executive, Intertek Assuris (Turkey) – Turkey KKDIK
- Sunanda Kadam, Regional General Manager, Intertek Assuris (India & Middle East) – India: Latest Developments for Chemicals Management
Session 3: Chemical Controls in Asia Pacific
Chair: Rose Passarella, Director, Intertek Assuris (USA)
Speakers:
- Rainbow Zhang, Regional General Manager, APAC, Intertek Assuris – China: Regulatory Updates
- Masamichi Kaminishi, Business Development Manager, Intertek Assuris (Japan) – Japan CSCL Overview
- Rachel Kim, Director, Intertek Assuris (Korea) – South Korea K-REACH Updates
- Anna Wang, Assistant Manager, Intertek Assuris (China) – South Asia Regulatory Updates
Conference Schedule - March 7
Session 4: Hot Topics
Chair: Sunanda Kadam, Regional General Manager, Intertek Assuris (India & Middle East)
Speakers:
- Inez Kasimba, Director, Intertek Assuris (USA) – Global Hazard Communication Best Practices
- Jessica Walsh, Senior Manager, Intertek Assuris (Canada) – Global Biocides, Pesticides, & Fertilizers Regulatory Updates
- Rebekah Morrow, Director, Intertek Assuris (USA) – Food Contact Notification & Compliance
- Mason Myers, Manager, Recycle Notifications, Intertek Assuris (USA) – Recycled Plastics
- Rose Passarella, Director, Intertek Assuris (USA) – Global Testing Strategy
- Gaia Vegezzi, Regulator Manager, Intertek Assuris (Italy) – Global Data Sharing Schemes
Session 5: Global PFAS Regulations
Chair: Inez Kasimba, Director Chemicals, Intertek Assuris (USA)
Speakers:
- Matt Quinn, Business Development & Innovation Director, Intertek Assuris (Canada) – Digital Product Passports
- Rose Passarella, Director, Intertek Assuris (USA) – PFAS Restriction and Impacts in the US
- Dan Bastien, Senior Director & Head of Chemicals, Intertek Assuris (Canada) – PFAS Updates for Canada
- Rainbow Zhang, Regional General Manager, APAC, Intertek Assuris – Asia Pacific PFAS Updates
View the complete agenda: Workshop-Flyer-Intertek-Global-Chemicals-Regulatory-Summit-TX4.pdf
To register for the event, visit: Global Chemical Regulatory Symposium Tickets, Thu, Mar 6, 2025 at 8:00 AM | Eventbrite
For any additional questions, email: chemicals.assuris@intertek.com
To delve deeper into the regulatory and scientific consultancy services provided by our experts, as well as those within the broader Intertek organization, 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
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