Workshop Series: Global Detergents Regulations

Dive into the world of detergent regulations with our workshop series, covering key global regions and their unique compliance frameworks. In the first session, we explore the intricate details of Detergents Regulation (EC) No 648/2004, from core requirements to its broader implications. We discuss Safety Data Sheets and labelling updates, understand mixture classification principles, and unravel the challenges posed by borderline products. Further, we discuss valuable insights on enforcement outcomes and the upcoming REACH-EN-FORCE (REF)-13 initiative, with a focus on online product compliance. The series also features a dedicated session on Turkey’s regulations, including KKDIK (Turkey REACH) and SEA (Classification, Labelling and Packaging Regulation [Turkish CLP]) obligations.

In the second session, we embark on a journey through the Americas, delving into Canada’s New Substances Notification Regulations, navigating the complexities of U.S. federal and state-level compliance, and exploring Latin American regulations. We explore Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) implementation, notification and registration obligations, and proposed regulatory timelines across countries like Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Chile, and Mexico.

Concluding the series, we dive deep into the regulatory landscapes of China, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East. This session explores raw materials, label requirements, and quality specifications for detergents, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of their regulatory frameworks. Finally, we uncover the streamlined assessment process under the Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme, with insights into mandatory registration based on risk levels.

Designed for professionals seeking a holistic understanding of detergent regulations globally, this workshop series equips you with the knowledge and strategies for successful market entry. Join us in navigating the complexities of these diverse regulatory environments.

This is a 3-part workshop series.  You can register for the series or individual sessions below.

Cost for the series:
General Admission:          $1,025.00 USD

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Session 1: Detergent Regulations in Europe
June 12, 2024 | 9am – 12pm EDT
General Admission:          $375.00 USD

This session will dive into the essential elements of Detergents Regulation (EC) No 648/2004, outlining its core requirements and implications. It will discuss Safety Data Sheets and labelling with new updates on allergens, explore the nuanced principles governing the classification of detergent mixtures, and navigate the complex realm of products that straddle the line between detergents and biocidal substances, unravelling the regulatory challenges of these borderline cases. 

You’ll gain valuable insights into the outcomes of enforcement actions on consumer products, with a specific focus on the upcoming REACH-EN-FORCE (REF)-13 initiative and its implications for products sold online. Our experts will also help you understand the specific requirements of the Detergents Regulation in the UK by highlighting similarities and differences with Europe. Lastly, we’ll discover the requirements of the Detergents Regulation in Turkey, delving into the intricacies of KKDIK (Turkey REACH) and SEA (Classification, Labelling and Packaging Regulation [Turkish CLP]) obligations.

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Session 2: Detergent Regulations in the Americas
June 20, 2024 | 9am – 1pm EDT
General Admission:          $375.00 USD

Whether you’re navigating Canada’s New Substances Notification Regulations, educating yourself on U.S. federal and state-level compliance, or unravelling the complexities of Latin American regulations, this session is your roadmap to successful market entry in the Americas. 

First, we’ll discuss key aspects, definitions, exemptions, submission obligations, and inventories in Canada’s New Substances Notification Regulations (Chemicals and Polymers) under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA), and navigate Canada’s Masked Name Regulation and strategies for substance identity protection. Further on, we’ll delve into federal compliance under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) in the U.S., uncover label regulation requirements, and understand additional state-level regulations, such as California’s Right to Know Act. 

Moving further south, we’ll outline recent developments in South America, including Mexico and examine the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS). This part of the session will unpack notification and registration obligations in countries like Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Chile, and Mexico, and provide insights into proposed regulatory timelines for full implementation across Latin America. 

This workshop is designed to equip manufacturers and importers with the knowledge and strategies needed to meet diverse national and international legal requirements across the Americas.

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Session 3: Detergent Regulations in Asia Pacific and Emerging Markets
June 26, 2024 | 9am – 11:30am EDT
General Admission:          $375.00 USD

This session is designed to equip professionals with a comprehensive understanding of detergent regulations around the Asia Pacific region and provide the knowledge needed for successful market entry. We’ll explore the diverse regulatory landscapes governing detergents across China, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East, uncovering the intricacies of raw materials, label requirements, and quality specifications for a thorough understanding of these regulatory frameworks.

In Australia, we’ll discuss the regulations under the Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme, which encompasses a broad spectrum of industrial chemicals, including detergents. We’ll discover how the government has streamlined the assessment process to alleviate regulatory burdens and ensure proportionate efforts in relation to risk. Attendees will gain insights into the mandatory registration process for businesses introducing detergents in Australia, the categorization requirements based on risk levels to human health and the environment, and the compliance requirements for each category.

Moving to the Middle East and India, we’ll explore the intricacies of detergent regulations covering both the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) and Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). We’ll outline the obligations, including the technical requirements and specific standards, imposed on suppliers, and unpack the nuances of packaging requirements, focusing on labelling criteria outlined in Annex No. (2). Transitioning to detergent specifications under the BIS, we’ll unravel the introduction, scope, and technical requirements for detergents in India. Finally, we’ll explore the prerequisites for obtaining the “Eco Mark,” and delve into the meticulous packing and marking requirements governing BIS Certification Marking.

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