Pre-Conference Workshop: REACH
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
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
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