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Chemical Industry Regulations

5 - 7 October 2026
Novotel Barcelona City
Barcelona, Spain

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11:40 - 11:45
Chair Remarks
  • Michael Werner - Head of Regulatory Affairs, Stockmeier Chemie GmbH & Co. KG
11:45 - 12:15
Overview of Challenges in Biofilms
  • David Ashworth - Biocides Expert, Klarus Consulting
12:15 - 12:45
Ethanol as a Biocidal Active Substance – The Final Countdown

  • The Biocidal Products Committee's support for approval whilst the final classification decision remains pending.

  • Potential CMR classification scenarios range from business-as-usual to industry transformation requiring wholesale reformulation.

  • Alternative substances and formulations present efficacy and safety trade-offs that may prove unacceptable for critical applications.

  • Market impact extends beyond manufacturers to healthcare facilities, food service operations, and consumers who depend on ethanol-based products.

  • Ankur Grover - Principal Regulatory Specialist, European Biocide Active Substance, Ecolab
12:45 - 13:15
Chair Remarks & Open Q&A
  • Michael Werner - Head of Regulatory Affairs, Stockmeier Chemie GmbH & Co. KG
Pre-Conference Workshops
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