28 Feb 2023

Intertek, a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide, is proud to be a partner, presenter, and exhibitor at ChemCon the Americas taking place in San Francisco, California from March 13-17, 2023. 

ChemCon The Americas is the international conference on chemical control legislation and trade aspects. This year's event will bring together industry experts, authorities, and international organizations from over 25 countries. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn from over 50 speakers focusing on topics, such as: EU/UK REACH, KKDIK, TSCA, PFAS, GHS, labelling requirements, and much more. 

Our experts help customers navigate complex scientific, regulatory, environmental, health, safety, and quality challenges for new product introductions and data development, as well as existing products in both local and global markets. Samir Ahmed, Managing Director for Intertek Assuris states, "We are proud to be the leading partner of ChemCon the Americas 2023. Our teams at Intertek Assuris provide comprehensive solutions to our customers' multifaceted challenges, ranging from product development to regulatory compliance. At ChemCon, we are sharing our expertise on critical topics, regulations, and compliance requirements. We welcome the opportunity to connect with our customers and industry stakeholders at this global platform to discuss opportunities for mutual collaboration". 

We will be presenting and chairing the following conference sessions:

March 13 | Seminar 2
Session 1 & 2: Latin America and GHS in The Americas

  • Chair: Dan Bastien, Associate Director, Chemicals

March 14 | Conference Day 1
Session 3: Canada

  • Chair: Rose Passarella, Associate Director, Chemicals
  • Topic: Compare and contrast between CEPA and TSCA
    Presenter: Dan Bastien, Associate Director, Chemicals

March 16 | Conference Day 3
Session 10: Chemical control legislation in China and Korea

  • Topic: Overview and direction of key regulations and developments in China (e.g., Order 12, “new pollutant” action plan and Law on Safety of Hazardous Chemicals)
    Presenter: Rainbow Zhang, General Manager, Intertek Assuris China, Korea, and Japan
  • Topic: Case experiences by industry in complying with raw material regulations, covering New Chemicals, Food Contact Materials and Cosmetics New Ingredients Notifications and/or registrations in China
    Presenter: Rainbow Zhang, General Manager, Intertek Assuris China, Korea, and Japan

Session 11: Chemical control legislation in the Asia Pacific region

  • Chair: Rachel Kim, Senior Regulatory Consultant
  • Topic: Update on the Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS) and New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals (NZloC)
    Presenter: Dan Bastien, Associate Director, Chemicals

Session 12: Global approach to data sharing, new chemicals and polymers

  • Topic: Data requirements (including new EU REACH requirements) and development of a global test program
  • Presenter: Joyce Borkhoff, Vice President, Chemicals & Food / Nutrition

Don’t miss the opportunity to connect with Intertek’s regulatory experts to discuss your company's specific requirements. We look forward to seeing you at ChemCon the Americas. To set up a meeting during the event, please contact chemicals.assuris@intertek.com

To register for the event, please visit: chemcon.net/.

To learn more about the regulatory and scientific consultancy services offered by our experts and within the larger 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:

Joyce Borkhoff
Vice President, Chemicals & Food / Nutrition
T: +1 905 542 2900
E: joyce.borkhoff@intertek.com

 

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