There are big challenges facing those responsible for chemical regulatory compliance. An expansion of the number and diversity of REACH-like regulations, competing deadlines, as well as changes in company structure, supply chains and the geopolitical landscape, has meant it is ever-more important to stay on top of regulatory changes.
This course will use the key principles of an Integrated Management System (Management of change & the PLAN, DO, CHECK, ACT model) to help equip you and your organisation to implement continual improvement and manage your compliance obligations.
As well as exploring how to take a proactive and integrated approach to chemical compliance, the course provides practical information on REACH-like regulations (including the EU, UK, India, Korea, Turkey, China, South-East Asia, the US and Canada). We will also cover tools and resources to increase efficiencies.
At a glance
Here is a summary of what you can expect from this course.
2 day in-person classroom
Practical exercises to put your knowledge into practice
Interaction with our experts
When and where?
Äußere Nürnberger Straße 62 91301 Forchheim
April 8-9, 2025 9:30-16:00
Please note that courses are dependant on sufficient numbers
Who should attend?
This course will be most relevant to
Exporters of chemical products to global markets
Companies with subsidiaries manufacturing or importing chemicals
Regulatory managers and specialists
New starters to the company
Downstream users of chemicals
Topics to be Covered during this workshop
PLAN
A company-wide approach to address compliance - strengths and challenges
Overview and direction of key chemical regulations across the world
Global regulatory deadlines - create your own GANTT chart
Mapping your regulatory obligations
Resources
Information sources for regulatory updates
Financial resources and budgeting
Human resources (internal and external)
DO
Preliminary work:
Checking your substances are in scope!
Preparing lists of products, substances, tonnages and actions for each country
Software systems to manage product information
Service and testing providers
Exemption confirmation and reduced requirements (incl. polymers)
Data requirements (analytical and toxicology)
Case study: data sharing/use of existing REACH registration data
Delivery:
In-country legal representation (including OR / TPR appointment)
Pre-registration and inventory nominations
Registration dossier and risk assessment preparation
Maintaining compliance post-registration
Record-keeping and Reporting
This section introduces, compares and contrasts high-level themes (such as data sharing) across different chemical notification systems. In addition, to develop a more detailed understanding of each regulation, regulatory factsheets are provided to all attendees.
CHECK
Monitoring regulatory changes:
Software systems and tools
Regulatory authorities
Conferences and training
Industry associations
Newsletters
Management of change - planned or new developments, new or modified activities and products
Organisational processes, responsibilities, communication and records
Audits - planning, conducting, reporting audit findings
Inspections:
What to expect
How to prepare
Penalties and prosecutions
Evaluating and managing the risk of non-compliance
ACT
Responding to improvements or non-compliances identified from audits or inspections
Corrective actions and root-cause analysis
System-level strategies to prevent future non-compliances and improve on existing practices
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the workshop, participants will understand
Understand the key regulatory developments on the horizon
Compare and contrast the different requirements of global REACH-like regulations
Plan and prepare a compliance strategy
Identify practical tools and resources to assess and monitor the regulatory status of chemicals and products
Describe how to integrate chemical compliance into the organisation via the PDCA and change management models
How will you benefit from this course
Knowledge
Unlock valuable knowledge and practical tools to help you comply with regulatory requirements for your products
Cost-effective
An intimate classroom with access to our experts and the opportunity to ask questions relevant to your company.
Stay ahead of the curve
Access the latest regulatory and scientific information delivered by leading experts in the field
How to get to the training venue?
This in-person classroom will take place in Medical Valley Center Forchheim where Yordas' Germany office is located.
Join us for this interactive In-Person classroom
€1.215,00
Earlybird price of €1.215,00 Valid until 15/03/2025 - Following this full price of €1.425,00
Instructors
Sophie Guinard
Senior Regulatory Consultant
Sophie leads the development and delivery of chemical notification services globally, including in Asia, the Americas, the Middle-East and Russia. Sophie's expertise lies in researching new notification systems, setting up and coordinating new services, delivering training and regulatory auditing. Sophie holds an MSc in Environmental Science from Lancaster university.
Ines Zitterbart
Senior Regulatory Consultant
Ines works in the Global Notifications team and completes project work for Product Stewardship. Having extensive work experience in an analytical lab, as well as in the Automotive Industry Ines brings a good understanding of the implementation of legal requirements and standards. Ines is a state certified food chemist with a degree from the Friedrich Wilhelms University of Bonn.
