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Sustainable Supply ChainPFAS and the Future of Compliance: Essential Insights for Supply ChainSend me a messageIn this episode of the Sustainable Supply Chain podcast, I’m joined by Cally Edgren, Vice President of Regulatory & Sustainability at Assent, to explore the complex world of PFAS, or "forever chemicals."Cally sheds light on what PFAS are, why they’re so prevalent in modern manufacturing, and the significant health and environmental risks associated with them. We dive into the challenges companies face in identifying and removing these chemicals from their supply chains, as well as the fast-paced regulatory landscape that’s forcing businesses to adapt—particularly in the US and EU.
2024-09-0935 min
Xtalks Food Industry PodcastPFAS Chemicals in Food Packaging- Interview: Cally Edgren, Senior Director of Sustainability, AssentThis episode of the Xtalks Food Podcast features an interview with with Cally Edgren, a PFAS expert and the Senior Director of Sustainability at Assent, a leader in supply chain sustainability management solutions. Cally starts off by explaining what PFAS chemicals are and why they are so prevalent in the food industry. She delves into the details of a federal PFAS ban that was proposed in April and how it would impact businesses if passed. She discusses some of the latest developments in technology that businesses are adopting to remove PFAS from their products and processes.
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2024-05-0925 min
The ESG ReportCally Edgren on Forever ChemicalsThe ESG Report podcast is hosted by Tom Fox. Looking for innovative solutions to tackle climate change? Look no further than The ESG Report! In this episode, Tom speaks with Cally Edgren about Forever Chemicals.Cally Edgren, a Senior Director of the Regulatory Expert team at Assent, has nearly three decades of experience in manufacturing and has dedicated her career to helping manufacturers comply with regulations. Edgren’s perspective on the regulation and impact of PFAS “forever chemicals” in manufacturing is that it is a game changer in the materials compliance world. She explains that PFAS are synthe...
2023-11-0924 min
The ESG ReportAssent Webinar on the ESG Regulatory Year in Review & 2023 ForecastOn this special edition of the ESG Report, I repost a recent webinar hosted by Assent. In this webinar, top Assent SMEs looked back at key ESG, supply chain and sustainability topics from 2022 and into 2023. Speakers included Cally Edgren, Director, Regulatory & Sustainability Experts; Dr. Bruce Jarnot, Regulatory & Sustainability Expert, Product Sustainability; Jared Connors, Regulatory & Sustainability Expert, ESG & Responsible Sourcing and Travis Miller, General Counsel. Topics covered include:
Events in 2022 that impacted supply chain sustainability and global product market access;
What Assent’s regulatory experts see on the horizon for 2023 and beyond;
Steps manufacturers must take to protect their mar...
2023-01-0245 min
The ESG ReportSupply Chain and ESG: The New World of Product Compliance and ESG with Cally Edgren and Devin O’HerronIn this episode of the ESG Report, Cally Edgren and Devin O’Herron of Assent join Tom Fox to discuss product compliance and sustainability. They explore how the two worlds are starting to intersect. Making sure products meet regulatory requirements is what product compliance is all about. In recent years, the requirements have been changing. There used to be a focus on safety features like mechanical and electrical safety, but things changed with the RoHS Directive in 2002. That directive was meant to make sure electronic waste from third-world countries was safe. "The RoHS directive and...
2022-10-1712 min
Innovation in Compliance with Tom FoxSupply Chain and ESG – What You Need to Know: Episode 3 - The New World of Product Compliance and ESG with Cally Edgren and Devin O’HerronIn part 3 of the Supply Chain and ESG - What You Need to Know series, Cally Edgren and Devin O’Herron join Tom Fox to discuss product compliance and sustainability. They explore how the two worlds are starting to intersect. This series is sponsored by Assent Compliance. Making sure products meet regulatory requirements is what product compliance is all about. In recent years, the requirements have been changing. There used to be a focus on safety features like mechanical and electrical safety, but things changed with the RoHS Directive in 2002. That directive was meant to...
2022-09-1514 min