This audio conference was recorded on Tuesday - February 24, 2009

Credits:

This audio conference qualifies for Continuance of Certification (COC) credit. CSPs will earn 0.05 COC points for attending this audio conference.

Description:

REACH (which stands for Registration, Evaluation and Authorization of CHemicals) is the most complex chemical law affecting global industry. If you fail to meet the requirements, you will be barred from producing, importing, and marketing your products within the European Union.

REACH applies not only to chemical companies but also to all industry sectors using chemicals – including electronics and electrical equipment, automotive, aerospace, cosmetics, textiles, and paints, to name just a few. The entire supply chain, even small companies, is affected.

Although the law became effective in 2007, the important deadlines are just getting started. Pre-registration began in June 2008 and ended December 1, 2008, for existing chemicals; it continues for “new” substances. The complete registration process will be ongoing through 2018, depending on quantities.

Order this audio conference recording for an in-depth discussion on REACH and how it affects you.

Speaker(s):

Ana-Mari Ellington is a senior editor for BLR’s environmental publications, focusing primarily on environmental news as it affects national and international clients. She has made a number of presentations at environmental conferences concerning how U.S. companies can integrate international environmental directives into their environmental management systems. Ellington is an expert concerning the ISO 14000 series and has written about its relationship to other ISO series. She is also an expert concerning the European Union’s WEEE, RoHS, and REACH directives. Before working at BLR, she was a freelance copywriter and translator for various industries internationally. Ellington is a member of the Society of Environmental Journalists, the Connecticut Environmental Forum, the Rhode Island Association of Environmental Professionals, the Society of Women Environmental Professionals, and the American Translators Association.

Doug Lockwood is a senior consultant with WSP Environment & Energy, based in San Jose, California. He manages WSP client projects involving product environmental compliance (including RoHS, WEEE, China RoHS, Korea RoHS, REACH, and green chemistry) and has assisted a wide range of clients with evaluating programs, developing strategies, and implementing risk-based systems to ensure compliance and minimize business risks and costs impacts. He has over 25 years of experience in the environmental field as a consultant and corporate environmental manager, including serving 8 years as the Corporate Environmental Director of Seagate Technology, a multinational disk drive manufacturer. Doug is the lead for WSP's REACH consulting practice in the US, which includes acting as an Only Representative for US clients.

You and your colleagues will learn:

• What REACH is, and how it affects the supply chain
• Which chemicals, formulations, and articles are subject to REACH
• The chemical information you’re required to share with others
• Effective implementation strategies you need to conduct business in the future
• Steps to take now to avoid pitfalls and problems in your marketplace
• Where to find the most up-to-date REACH information and stay ahead of the curve