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Chemical Industry Regulations

16 - 18 September 2025
Novotel Barcelona City
Barcelona, Spain

Dr Boris Van Berlo
Senior Sector Group Manager at Biocides for Europe (CEFIC)
Speaker

Profile

  • Chemist with a PhD in catalysis from KU Leuven
  • Held various roles at the Belgian biocides Competent Authority between 2011 and 2019 (including BPC Member for Belgium and representative in the Standing Committee)
  • Joined Biocides for Europe (formerly known as EBPF) at the European Chemical Industry Council (Cefic) end 2019
  • Is currently leading the biocides team

Agenda Sessions

  • BPR Implementation: A Decade of Progress, Challenges, and Industry Impact

    09:35
  • Global Harmonisation of Biocide Regulations: Progress and Challenges

    16:50
  • The Future of Chemical Regulations: Balancing Innovation, Safety, and Sustainability

    16:00