Pre-Conference Workshop: REACHTuesday, 16 September 2025

Comprehensive overview of the 2025 REACH revision

Critical changes that will reshape the regulatory landscape

How the REACH revision affects the EU's position in the global chemical market

Shift from individual authorizations to category-wide restrictions

Implications for product portfolios and supply chains

Potential impacts on international trade and non-EU manufacturers

Anticipating further regulatory developments and building adaptable systems for ongoing compliance

Introduction of new hazard classes for endocrine disruptors under CLP regulation

Alignment with REACH and its impact on substance evaluation and authorization

How endocrine disruptors are now considered as Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC)

The EU's endocrine disruptor assessment list and its significance for REACH registrants

ED substances already evaluated under PPP/BPR

Overview of the updated CLP Regulation (EU) 2024/2865

Key changes and their implications for REACH compliance

Harmonization with REACH: Synergies between the new CLP and existing REACH requirements

Impact on REACH registration dossiers and substance evaluations

Updates to Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and labelling requirements

Updates of Poison centres notification (Art 45 CLP)

Current status of animal testing requirements under REACH

The push towards alternative methods and the 3Rs principle (Reduce, Refine, Replace)

Strategies for integrating alternative methods into REACH dossiers

Case studies of successful implementation and regulatory acceptance

Overview of the upcoming REACH revision for polymers

Transition from exemption to registration for certain polymers

Understanding Polymers Requiring Registration (PRR)

New Registration Framework

New restrictions on hazardous substances, with a focus on PFAS

Exploring the introduction of the essential use concept into REACH

Alignment with the EU's Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability

Opportunities for developing safer alternatives and sustainable practices

Potential for competitive advantage in a changing market