16 - 18 September 2025
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Pre-Event Workshop – The REACH Symposium
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11:00 - 11:55
Registration
11:55 - 12:00
Welcome by the Chair
- Claudio Mereu - Partner, fieldfisher
12:00 - 12:30
Evolving REACH Regulation
- An IFF view on the revision of REACH
- Potential impact on the basis of a few examples from the fragrance and the enzyme sectors
- Key considerations for a successful REACH Regulation providing clarity, consistency, and encouraging innovation
- Potential Tradeoffs
- Rodolphe Querou - VP R&D - Head of Global regulatory Affairs, International Flavors and Fragrances (IFF)
12:30 - 13:00
Practical Challenges in REACH Regulation
- Complexity of REACH compliance as downstream user
- Importance of taking alternative approach to animal testing
- Case Study: Exposure-based approach in inter-company collaboration
- Reiko Kiwamoto - Global Chemicals Registration Lead, Unilever
13:00 - 14:00
Networking & Lunch
14:00 - 14:30
Legal update on REACH revision and PFAS restriction proposal
- The latest REACH revision status
- Update on PFAS restriction process and next procedural steps
- Overview on next possible legal actions in relation to the PFAS restriction proposal
- Claudio Mereu - Partner, fieldfisher
- Maria Beatrice Grassi - Associate, fieldfisher
14:30 - 15:15
Presentation & Dual Discussion: Impact of REACH on Global Markets
- Global harmonisation of regulations, data generation and risk management
- Impact on resource allocation, R&D activities and innovation
- Tracking substances of concern and managing global supply chains
- CBI protection
- Matteo Dalla Valle, Ph.D. - Global Product Stewardship Manager, Chevron Oronite S.A.S.
- Pierre Germain - Technical & Regulatory Manager, European Association of Chemical Distributors (Fecc)
15:15 - 15:20
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