Chemical regulatory update: deadlines and decisions

Date

15 October 2025

Topic

Chemical risk

Time

10:00 (United Kingdom, London)

Global regulatory complexity is increasing, not decreasing. Sustainability and chemicals regulations are converging. Regulatory managers must be both compliant and strategic.

Ricardo’s team of regulatory experts share insight and guidance to the strategic implications of the changes for regulatory and compliance professionals. Including updates on:

  • UK, EU and Turkey REACH revisions and Chemical Strategy for Sustainability (CSS).
  • CLP updates, hazard communication, and PFAS restrictions.
  • Digital Product Passport (DPP) and implications for supply chains.
  • UN GHS updates and adoption status.
  • International trade and regulatory convergence/divergence.

This one-hour webinar aims to provide clarity over prioritisation and timescales for the changes impacting organisations with chemicals in their value chains. Exploring:

  • How to anticipate and adapt to regulatory changes globally 
  • Balancing compliance with innovation and product development 
  • Managing cross-jurisdictional compliance efficiently 
  • Communicating regulatory risk and opportunity to R&D, marketing, and leadership

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