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TreasuryCastTight Controls and Sharp Strategies are Key to Enhesa's Swift GrowthTMI’s Ben Poole speaks with Enhesa’s CFO, Laurent Marcelis, about navigating the challenges of rapid global growth. Learn how the team has optimised treasury and finance processes, ensured efficient management of senior debt obligations, and supported financial stability throughout a whirlwind expansion. Laurent describers where treasury can add strategic value in the planning process, providing actionable insights for treasurers planning growth through acquisitions.2024-11-2813 min
Operating with Positive Impacts2 ep3: Workers in the value chain: how to prevent modern slaveryIn our third episode, we are honored to welcome Marina Dorileo from Enhesa, a lawyer deeply committed to eradicating modern slavery. Marina's dedication to this cause is intrinsically rooted in her personal story from Brazil, driving her to study human rights and author a book on the subject of modern slavery in Brazil. Her journey has led her to work with various NGOs and private companies, assisting them in their mission to eliminate human rights violations.Join us as we explore the critical issue of modern slavery and its far-reaching impact on today's organizations:Understanding modern...2024-11-1243 min
Chemical Watch News and Insight PodcastCalifornia legislation; Taiwan registration; EU derogations for a jet fuel preservativeIn this episode, North America desk editor Julia John talks about California legislation that could limit phthalates in IV bags, bisphenols in children's products and more. Asia senior reporter Uzair Aftab talks about how businesses are dealing with Taiwan's upcoming deadline for registering more than 100 priority existing chemicals. Finally, senior reporter on biocides, Vanessa Zainainger, joins us to talk about Biobor JR, an exempted jet fuel preservative, and how it came to enter, and stay, on the EU market.
2024-09-2326 minChemical Watch News and Insight PodcastEU elections’ not-so-hard-right turn; US Supreme Court rewrites administrative lawIn this episode, Europe managing editor Leigh Stringer talks about the results of this summer’s elections in Europe and what they might mean for policies like the EU’s REACH revision and the alternative transitional registration model (ATRm) for UK REACH. Senior editor Terry Hyland talks about the US Supreme Court’s landmark decision to overturn Chevron deference and how it could affect TSCA.
2024-07-3027 minChemical Watch News and Insight PodcastNew UK REACH proposal; DP in Japan; US action on sunscreen ingredientIn this episode, Europe editor Luke Buxton walks us through the new UK REACH registration model proposal, Asia desk editor Dr Kerry Hebden talks about why Japanese businesses want more time to phase out the flame retardant Dechlorane Plus, and North America desk editor Julia John shares the story behind how the UV-absorber BEMT could become first sunscreen active ingredient approved in the US in decades.2024-05-2924 minChemical Watch News and Insight PodcastUS appeals court cancels Inhance TSCA PFAS orders: How we got here and what it meansThis week's Chemical Watch News & Insight podcast takes a deep dive into a recent ruling from the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in the case of Inhance Technologies v US EPA.
In this episode, North America managing editor Kelly Franklin and senior editor Terry Hyland discuss the history and potentially broad implications of the court's conclusion that the EPA exceeded its statutory authority in issuing TSCA orders that would have forced Texas-based Inhance to shut down its long-running process for fluorinating plastic containers.2024-04-1644 minChemical Watch News and Insight PodcastEuropean Commission debates the REACH revision, Taiwan urges early registration and the US EPA reviews scientific integrity
This week's Chemical Watch News & Insight podcast dives into some of the latest developments out of the European Commission, Taiwan and the US EPA.
In this episode, senior correspondent for Europe Clelia Oziel discusses action behind the scenes as the European Commission debates the REACH revision, polymer registration, essential use of chemicals and more.2024-03-1532 minChemical Watch News and Insight Podcast2024 Global Outlook: Developments to watch this year in China and India, plus key scientific issuesThis week's Chemical Watch News & Insight podcast marks the third and final part of our 2024 Global Outlook special edition series.
In this episode, we discuss developments to watch in India and China, as well as key scientific issues in the EU and elsewhere.
2024-03-0626 minChemical Watch News and Insight Podcast2024 Global Outlook: TSCA key developments, EU chemicals policyWelcome to the second of three special editions focused on our 2024 Global Outlook series of articles produced by the Chemical Watch News & Insight team.
In this episode, North America managing editor Kelly Franklin and Europe managing editor Leigh Stringer join senior editor Terry Hyland to discuss the outlook this year for TSCA in the US and chemicals management in the EU.2024-02-1926 minChemical Watch News and Insight PodcastSpecial episode: 2024 outlook for PFAS in the US, transport and storage, UN developmentsThe Chemical Watch News & Insight podcast is back! Welcome to the first of three special editions focused on our 2024 Global Outlook series of articles produced by the Chemical Watch News & Insight team.
In this episode, North America desk editor Julia John, transport and storage managing editor Peter Mackay, and Europe managing editor Leigh Stringer join senior editor Terry Hyland to discuss the outlook this year for PFAS developments in the US, transport and storage regulations in different parts of the globe, and international environmental policy discussions at the UN.2024-02-0839 min
Curiosity WeeklySame Sex Same Kids, Face Blindness, Paid Sick LeaveToday you’ll learn about how children raised by same sex couples are just as psychologically healthy as other kids, how face blindness might be way more common than we think, and how paid sick leave is now scientifically proven to benefit both businesses and employees.Same Sex Same Kids “Children of same-sex couples fare at least as well as in other families - study.” By Nicola Davis. 2023https://www.theguardian.com/science/2023/mar/06/children-of-same-sex-couples-fare-at-least-as-well-as-in-other-families-study“Children raised by same-sex parents do as well as their peers, study shows.” by Anne Davies. 2017.https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2017/oct/23/child...2023-04-0514 min
Chemical Watch News and Insight PodcastTSCA, EU chemical strategy for sustainability, CEPA reformWelcome to the second of two special editions of the Chemical Watch podcast based on this year’s Global Outlook 2023 series of articles produced by the Chemical Watch News & Insight team.2023-03-0232 minChemical Watch News and Insight PodcastLatin America, transport, PFAS in the USWelcome to the first of two special editions of the Chemical Watch podcast based on this year’s Global Outlook 2023 series of articles produced by the Chemical Watch News & Insight team.
In this episode, Americas reporter Cailey Gleeson, transport editor Peter Mackay and North America desk editor Julia John join global managing editor Kate Lowe to discuss some of the policy and regulatory developments likely to affect chemicals management in the next 12 months.
We begin with Latin America where all eyes this year are on Brazil which, with a new government in power, could become th...2023-02-0628 minChemical Watch News and Insight PodcastSpecial Chemical Watch podcast: REACH substance identity issuesWelcome to a special, one-off Chemical Watch podcast on substance identity issues that have been raised as part of the ongoing REACH revision.
In particular, we will be looking at a range of changes proposed by Germany’s Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (Baua). These would tackle potential registration problems of substances with hazardous impurities and nanomaterials. They include amending the definition of a substance as given in the legal texts of legislation, including REACH.
Chemical Watch’s science editor Andrew Turley is joined by Kristof Seubert and Angelina Gadermann both from Baua and...2023-01-1949 min
Chemical Watch News and Insight PodcastLatin America, transport and PFASs in the USIn this latest episode, UN and emerging markets reporter, Eline Schaart, transport and storage editor, Peter Mackay, and chief analyst, Nhat Nguyen, join global managing editor, Kate Lowe, to discuss some of the policy and regulatory developments likely to affect chemicals management in the next 12 months.2022-04-1428 minChemical Watch News and Insight PodcastEU chemicals strategy, Asia forecast, science developmentsIn this episode managing editor for Europe Leigh Stringer, Asia desk editor David Macfarlane and science editor Andrew Turley join global managing editor Kate Lowe to discuss some of the policy and regulatory developments likely to affect chemicals management in the next 12 months.2022-03-1029 minChemical Watch News and Insight PodcastREACH restrictions roadmap, endocrine disruptors, PFAS reporting ruleThis edition of the Chemical Watch news podcast sees North America managing editor Terry Hyland, Europe correspondent Clelia Oziel and science editor Andrew Turley join global managing editor Kate Lowe to discuss the latest stories.2021-10-0629 minChemical Watch News and Insight PodcastPressure grows over animal testing, sustainable textiles strategy, PIP (3:1)This week’s Chemical Watch News Podcast hosted by members of the Chemical Watch team sees North America managing editor Terry Hyland, Europe desk editor Vanessa Zainzinger and Europe managing editor Leigh Stringer join global managing editor Kate Lowe to discuss the latest developments.2021-09-0929 minChemical Watch News and Insight PodcastSpecial Chemical Watch podcast: US PFAS product regulationsThis year states across the US have passed restrictions on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) in goods ranging from firefighting foams to fabric treatments. In this special Chemical Watch podcast episode on US PFAS product regulations, North America reporter Julia John discusses what these developments mean with Lauren Tamboer from the Washington Department of Ecology's Hazardous Waste and Toxics Reduction programme; Laurie Valeriano, executive director of the NGO Toxic-Free Future; and Katie Skaggs, a partner with law firm Keller and Heckman.2021-08-1033 minChemical Watch News and Insight PodcastSiloxane legal appeals, China moves on phthalates, TSCA risk evaluationsThis week's Chemical Watch News Podcast sees North America managing editor Terry Hyland, consulting editor Geraint Roberts and Asia desk editor David Macfarlane join global managing editor Kate Lowe to discuss the latest developments in chemicals management.2021-07-1427 minChemical Watch News and Insight PodcastUK REACH HSE workplan, EU BPR implementation, US EPA PFAS proposalThis week’s News Podcast sees Europe correspondent Clelia Oziel, North America reporter Julia John and biocides editor Vanessa Zainzinger join Kate Lowe, global managing editor at Chemical Watch to discuss the latest developments.2021-06-2430 minChemical Watch News and Insight PodcastTSCA Hot Topics: Live PodcastInfluential stakeholders working in and around TSCA in the US discuss hot topics in US chemicals regulation.
This podcast was recorded live at the Chemical Watch virtual event TSCA Developments 2021 on 9 June 2021.2021-06-2243 minChemical Watch News and Insight PodcastTSCA risk evaluation, Mercosur chemicals priorities, unregistered new substances in ChinaThis week's Chemical Watch News Podcast sees North America managing editor Terry Hyland, Asia desk editor David Macfarlane and emerging markets reporter Ginger Hervey join global managing editor Kate Lowe to discuss a selection of the latest developments in chemicals management.2021-06-1722 minChemical Watch News and Insight PodcastPBT regulation in the US, deadline delays in Taiwan, EU lead compound restriction proposalsThis week’s Chemical Watch news podcast sees North America managing editor Terry Hyland, Asia desk editor David Macfarlane and Europe desk editor Luke Buxton join news editor Charlotte Niemiec to discuss the latest developments.2021-06-0320 minChemical Watch News and Insight PodcastVermont passes toughest PFAS restrictions, NGOs target fast food brandsThis week’s Chemical Watch News Podcast sees North America reporter Julia John in Washington DC, and Europe reporter Kathryn Carlson in Brussels join global managing editor Kate Lowe to discuss the latest developments.
2021-05-2717 minChemical Watch News and Insight PodcastChina priority assessment, TSCA risk evaluations, titanium dioxide classificationThis week’s Chemical Watch news podcast sees Asia desk editor David Macfarlane, North America managing editor Terry Hyland and science editor Andrew Turley join global managing editor Kate Lowe to discuss the latest developments.2021-05-1923 minChemical Watch News and Insight PodcastEU chemicals strategy, US PFAS developments, Chemical Watch survey findingsThis week's episode of the Chemical Watch News Podcast sees North America reporter Julia John, Europe desk editor Luke Buxton and publishing manager Henry Tipping join global managing editor Kate Lowe to discuss the latest developments.2021-05-1225 minChemical Watch News and Insight PodcastUK REACH data requirements, California safer consumer products programmeThis week’s Chemical Watch News Podcast sees North America desk editor Kelly Franklin and Europe correspondent Clelia Oziel, join news editor Charlotte Niemiec to discuss the latest developments in the world of chemicals management.2021-04-2819 minChemical Watch News and Insight PodcastREACH authorisation, Canadian Environmental Protection Act updateIn this week's edition of the Chemical Watch News Podcast, North America managing editor Terry Hyland and Europe editor Luke Buxton join global managing editor Kate Lowe to discuss recent developments.2021-04-2119 minChemical Watch News and Insight PodcastNike's priority substances, MOCA authorisation, TSCA test ordersThis week’s edition of the Chemical Watch News Podcast sees North America managing editor Terry Hyland, business editor Leigh Stringer and Europe correspondent Clelia Oziel join global managing editor Kate Lowe to discuss the latest stories concerning chemicals management.2021-04-1429 minChemical Watch News and Insight PodcastUS new chemicals, Echa funding problems, H&M Group on safe and sustainable by designThis edition of the Chemical Watch news podcast sees North America managing editor Terry Hyland, Europe editor Luke Buxton and business editor Leigh Stringer join news editor Charlotte Niemiec to discuss the latest developments in chemicals management across the globe.2021-04-0119 minChemical Watch News and Insight PodcastEU poison centres, China's animal testing waiver, TCE risk evaluation under TSCAThis edition of the Chemical Watch news podcast sees North America managing editor Terry Hyland, Asia desk editor David Macfarlane and Europe editor Luke Buxton join global managing editor Kate Lowe to discuss the latest developments in chemicals management across the globe.2021-03-2623 minChemical Watch News and Insight PodcastUN chemicals framework, animal testing in China, TSCA risk management rulesThis week’s Chemical Watch news podcast sees North America managing editor Terry Hyland, Asia desk editor David Macfarlane and emerging markets reporter Ginger Hervey join global managing editor Kate Lowe to discuss the latest developments in chemicals management across the globe.2021-03-1627 minChemical Watch News and Insight PodcastOregon's Toxic Free Kids programme, 'essential use' latest, patent violationThis week’s edition of the Chemical Watch news podcast sees business editor Leigh Stringer, Europe reporter Kathryn Carlson and North America managing editor Terry Hyland join global managing editor Kate Lowe to examine the latest developments in chemicals management across the globe.2021-03-0923 minChemical Watch News and Insight PodcastWashington state PFAS bans, UK HSE ‘pool of experts’, ECJ authorisation rulingIn this week’s edition of the Chemical Watch news podcast North America managing editor Terry Hyland, Europe correspondent Clelia Oziel and science editor Andrew Turley join global managing editor, Kate Lowe to discuss the implications of three of our latest news stories.2021-03-0327 minChemical Watch News and Insight PodcastUS scientific review, upcoming changes in China, safer chemicals survey resultsThis week’s edition of the Chemical Watch News Podcast sees global managing editor, Kate Lowe, joined by North America managing editor Terry Hyland, Asia desk editor David Macfarlane and business editor Leigh Stringer.2021-02-2421 minChemical Watch News and Insight PodcastUS hazcom changes, Chile chemical management plans, UK bodies unite over data duplicationThis week’s edition of the Chemical Watch News Podcast sees global managing editor Kate Lowe joined by emerging markets reporter Ginger Hervey, North America managing editor Terry Hyland and Europe correspondent Clelia Oziel.2021-02-1722 minChemical Watch News and Insight PodcastLatin America and Caribbean cooperation, US states action on PFAS, EU plan for FCM rules updateFor this week’s News Podcast deputy editor of Chemical Watch Nick Hazlewood is joined by emerging markets reporter Ginger Hervey, North America managing editor Terry Hyland and Europe reporter Kathryn Carlson to discuss three of the big developments from the past week.2021-02-1020 minChemical Watch News and Insight PodcastBiden's regulatory review, Israel's draft chemicals law, outlook for FCMsThis week's episode of the Chemical Watch News Podcast sees emerging markets reporter Ginger Hervey, North America managing editor Terry Hyland and deputy editor Nick Hazlewood join global managing editor Kate Lowe to discuss three big stories from the week.2021-02-0422 minChemical Watch News and Insight PodcastBiden starts regulatory review, UV stabiliser meets POP criteria, UK lobbies on data sharingThis week's episode sees emerging markets reporter Ginger Hervey, North America managing editor Terry Hyland and Europe desk editor Luke Buxton of Chemical Watch join global managing editor Kate Lowe to discuss the latest chemicals management stories.2021-01-2628 minChemical Watch News and Insight PodcastMcDonald's PFAS phase-out, polymer registration under REACH, China's overarching chemicals lawIn this week’s Chemical Watch news podcast science editor Andrew Turley, business editor Leigh Stringer and Asia desk editor David Macfarlane join global managing editor Kate Lowe to discuss three of the latest developments in global chemicals management.2021-01-2621 minChemical Watch News and Insight PodcastColombia's national inventory, UK data sharing fears, guidance values for cadmiumIn this week’s Chemical Watch News Podcast science editor Andrew Turley, emerging markets reporter Ginger Hervey and editorial director Geraint Roberts join global managing editor Kate Lowe to discuss three big news topics from the past week.2021-01-1321 minChemical Watch News and Insight PodcastAmazon's restricted substances, MAF roadmap for EU, TSCA fees decisionsIn this episode of the Chemical Watch news podcast business editor Leigh Stringer, North America managing editor Terry Hyland and science editor Andrew Turley join global managing editor Kate Lowe to discuss three current stories.2020-12-1527 minChemical Watch News and Insight PodcastSaudi's RoHS-like regulation, New York: Cuomo signs FCM PFAS ban, timeframe match for UK RoHSIn this episode of the Chemical Watch news podcast, global managing editor Kate Lowe is joined from Brussels by emerging markets reporter Ginger Hervey, from Cambridge, UK by Europe desk editor Luke Buxton and from Washington DC by North America managing editor Terry Hyland.2020-12-0924 minChemical Watch News and Insight PodcastChina: MEE Order 12 final guidance, EU: Reprieve for EDC, US: DIDP and DINP draft scope documentsIn this week's episode of the Chemical Watch news podcast North America managing editor Terry Hyland, science editor Andrew Turley and Asia editor David Macfarlane join host, business editor Leigh Stringer to discuss a selection of the week's biggest stories.2020-12-0223 minChemical Watch News and Insight PodcastEurope's chemical strategy and the US, Belgian EDC plans, investor demand for chemicals informationIn this edition of the Chemical Watch news podcast, global managing editor, Kate Lowe, is joined by North America managing editor Terry Hyland, Europe reporter Kathryn Carlson and global business editor, Leigh Stringer.2020-11-2424 minChemical Watch News and Insight PodcastBioplastics toxicity study, animal testing legal challenge, US EPA review team appointedIn this edition of the Chemical Watch podcast, North America managing editor Terry Hyland, Europe reporter Kathryn Carlson and science editor Andrew Turley join global managing editor Kate Lowe to discuss three developments.2020-11-1726 minChemical Watch News and Insight PodcastSpecial episode: US ElectionAfter a drawn out election week in the US, all eyes are on the White House to see how President Elect Joe Biden might use his executive powers to push ahead with his agenda through executive orders – a tool frequently utilised by Presidents Trump and Obama – as well as regulatory actions via federal agencies like the EPA.
And while the president-elect has laid out some of his priorities so far, Covid-19, economic recovery, racial justice and climate change, many questions remain over what a Biden administration agenda on chemicals policy might include.
To help shed some...2020-11-1052 minChemical Watch News and Insight PodcastUS election, processing new chemical notifications in China, lead in paintIn this edition of the Chemical Watch news podcast, deputy editor Nick Hazlewood discusses three of the week's biggest news stories with Terry Hyland, managing editor of our North America desk, Asia desk, editor David Macfarlane, and our UN/emerging markets reporter, Ginger Hervey.2020-11-0324 minChemical Watch News and Insight PodcastVietnam's national chemical inventory, EU's "essential use" criteria, India's draft chemical lawIn this edition of the Chemical Watch news podcast, global managing editor Kate Lowe is joined by Asia reporter Ellen Daliday, Asia desk editor David Macfarlane and global business editor, Leigh Stringer.
On the agenda for this episode is Vietnam’s decision to reopen the window to nominate chemicals for inclusion in the country’s first draft national inventory until 15th of April next year.
We also take a look at industry reaction to the European Commission’s promise in its chemicals strategy for sustainability to produce criteria by which "essential use" of a chemical can be...2020-10-2721 minChemical Watch News and Insight PodcastSpecial Episode: EU chemicals strategy for sustainabilityIn this special edition of the Chemical Watch news podcast on the EU chemicals strategy for sustainability, editorial director Geraint Roberts, talks to Cristina de Avila, head of unit, sustainable chemicals, at DG Environment, Sylvie Lemoine, Cefic executive director of product stewardship and Tatiana Santos of the European Environmental Bureau about the strategy's implications.2020-10-2244 minChemical Watch News and Insight PodcastEurope's published chemicals strategy for sustainability, Canada's single-use plastic ban, Taiwan's proposed registration feesIn this edition of the Chemical Watch news podcast editorial director Geraint Roberts, Asia reporter Ellen Daliday and North America managing editor Terry Hyland join global managing editor Kate Lowe to discuss three of the week's biggest news stories.
The episode begins with a look at the European Commission’s keenly awaited chemicals strategy for sustainability, which was published on the 14 October and lays out more than 50 wide-ranging actions that will have a direct impact on industry.
We also take a look at the decision of the Canadian government to ban six categories of single-use pl...2020-10-2029 minChemical Watch News and Insight PodcastEurope's chemicals strategy for sustainability; TSCA risk evaluation for D4; UN chemicals programmeIn this edition of the Chemical Watch Podcast editorial director Geraint Roberts, North America managing editor Terry Hyland and emerging markets reporter Ginger Hervey join global managing editor Kate Lowe to discuss three stories from the week.
Firstly we discuss the European Commission's chemicals strategy for sustainability, due to be published this week, which has been the subject of fierce debate on key policy areas but is now expected to retain almost all of the policy actions originally proposed by DG Environment.
Next we look at the decision of the US EPA to grant a...2020-10-1331 minChemical Watch News and Insight PodcastEU chemical strategy plea, cosmetics registration in China, update on Colombia and PakistanIn this edition of the Chemical Watch Podcast, global managing editor Kate Lowe is joined by Europe reporter Kathryn Carlson, Asia reporter Ellen Daliday and emerging markets reporter Ginger Hervey to discuss three big topics from the week's news.
Firstly, we take a look at the intervention last week by environment ministers from ten European countries in the debate over Europe’s chemicals strategy for sustainability – just as crucial discussions finalising the official text were due to take place.
Next we move to China where recently published draft technical guidance on cosmetics registration suggests the coun...2020-10-0720 minChemical Watch News and Insight PodcastPriority substance registration in India, Canadian Environmental Protection Act update, Thailand and the OECD MAD systemIn this edition of the Chemical Watch Podcast, news editor Charlotte Niemiec, North America managing editor Terry Hyland, and Asia desk editor David Macfarlane join global managing editor Kate Lowe to discuss three stories from the week.
Firstly, we take a look at recent developments in India where the latest draft of the country’s upcoming chemicals law has been circulated to industry groups, revealing an ambitious 18-month timeframe for registration of priority substances imported in volumes above one tonne per year.
Then we turn to Canada where the country’s minority government has said it p...2020-09-2923 minChemical Watch News and Insight PodcastPolymer registration in Europe, Kingfisher's phthalates phase-out, financing chemicals management in developing countriesIn this edition of the Chemical Watch Podcast, global managing editor Kate Lowe is joined by Europe correspondent Clelia Oziel, business editor Leigh Stringer, and global and emerging markets reporter Ginger Hervey to discuss the issues behind three recent chemicals management stories.
We start in Europe where the American Chemistry Council has joined EU industry groups in urging the European Commission to adopt a "common" approach to polymer registration based on exempting chemicals considered to be of low concern.
Turning to business, we take a look at the European home improvement company Kingfisher which since th...2020-09-2225 minChemical Watch News and Insight PodcastPFASs in US food packaging; EU chemical strategy; China's revised new chemical regulationIn this edition of the Chemical Watch Podcast, global managing editor Kate Lowe is joined from Washington DC by North America reporter Jon Kelvey, from Brussels by Europe reporter Kathryn Carlson, and from London by Asia reporter Ellen Daliday.
The podcast starts in the US, where a steady trickle of states have put forward bills to restrict the use in food packaging of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs). We ask whether that trickle, joined last week by Michigan where a bill has been proposed that would ban PFASs and bisphenols from food packaging, could become a flood.2020-09-1620 minChemical Watch News and Insight PodcastCalifornia's cosmetics bill; UK REACH data deadlines and consultation changes; TSCA final scope documents and fees listIn this week's episode, North America reporter Jon Kelvey talks about the significance of a bill which has been passed in California restricting more than a dozen substances from cosmetic products and banning the manufacture or sale of cosmetics containing those substances from January 2025.
Also on the podcast, global managing editor, Kate Lowe, is joined by Europe correspondent Clelia Oziel who reveals the thinking behind the UK government's decision to give industry more time – up to six years in some cases – to complete registration dossiers under the UK REACH which comes into being on 1 January 2021.
And...2020-09-0826 minChemical Watch News and Insight PodcastInvestigating PFASs in electronics; Stricter supervision for cosmetics in China; How to bring polymers under REACHIn this latest episode of the Chemical Watch Podcast, our North America managing editor Terry Hyland talks about work being carried out by electronics association IPC to better understand the use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) within the electronics sector; an investigation that has been sparked by increasing regulation of PFASs around the globe.
Also on the podcast, global managing editor, Kate Lowe, is joined by Chemical Watch Asia reporter Ellen Daliday and science editor Andrew Turley.
They take a look at the impact on industry of stricter supervision requirements outlined in recently published d...2020-08-1831 minChemical Watch News and Insight PodcastTSCA 'critical use' exemptions; EU BPR derogations 'cliff edge'; SCIP database worriesIn this latest episode of the Chemical Watch Podcast, North America managing editor Terry Hyland talks about the upturn in requests to the US EPA to consider exempting certain ‘critical uses’ from potential regulatory activity under TSCA – a development which appears to be driven by a ramping up of risk management activity under the amended law.
Also on the podcast, global managing editor, Kate Lowe, is joined by Chemical Watch biocides editor Vanessa Zainzinger and business editor Leigh Stringer.
They discuss what happens when derogations made under a clause in the EU biocidal products Regulation for th...2020-08-0425 minChemical Watch News and Insight PodcastEcha finances; Toxic chemicals exports; Taiwan deadline extension planIn this latest episode of the Chemical Watch Podcast, editorial director, Geraint Roberts, talks about concerns flagged by the European Chemicals Agency Echa, that its contribution to the European Green Deal agenda and chemicals strategy for sustainability will be at risk unless, "stability, predictability and certainty of financing are guaranteed."
Also on the podcast, global managing editor, Kate Lowe, is joined by Chemical Watch's emerging markets reporter Ginger Hervey and Asia reporter Ellen Daliday.
They discuss the call from three dozen UN human rights experts for nations to stop allowing the export – frequently to developing re...2020-07-2919 minChemical Watch News and Insight PodcastEU chemicals strategy latest; TSCA Snur worries; CLP hazard class proposalIn this latest episode of the Chemical Watch Podcast, global managing editor, Kate Lowe, is joined by editorial director Geraint Roberts, North America managing editor Terry Hyland and science editor Andrew Turley.
First, we hear more about a leaked European Commission internal document which shows early health and environmental protection commitments for an ambitious new EU chemicals strategy for sustainability, are likely to be significantly amended.
Secondly, we take a look at the concerns of trade groups representing the semiconductor industry, automotive manufacturers, retailers and moreover the difficulties they may face meeting notification requirements in...2020-07-2135 minChemical Watch News and Insight PodcastGhana's chemicals bill; European Commission looks to PMTs; HP's safer chemicals progressIn this latest episode of the Chemical Watch Podcast, global managing editor, Kate Lowe, is joined by emerging markets reporter Ginger Hervey, science editor, Andrew Turley and business editor, Leigh Stringer.
First, we hear about plans in Ghana to consult this autumn on a draft comprehensive chemicals bill that would require companies to register all industrial and consumer chemicals in the country, and would give the agency authority to ban chemicals that pose "unnecessary harm".
Secondly, we take a look at European Commission plans to introduce new categories for substances of very high concern under R...2020-07-1322 minChemical Watch News and Insight Podcast'Essential' and 'non-essential' uses for PFASs; Brexit; New reporting rule planned by the US EPAIn this latest episode of the Chemical Watch Podcast, Kate Lowe is joined by science editor Andrew Turley, editorial director Geraint Roberts and North America managing editor Terry Hyland.
First we hear about an international group of scientists who are making the argument for managing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) as a class, and who say a more precise set of criteria is needed to categorise ‘essential’ and ‘non-essential’ uses – a distinction vital to draft European Commission proposals to phase out all but 'essential' uses of PFASs across a wide range of legislation.
Secondly, we catch up w...2020-07-0725 minChemical Watch News and Insight PodcastTSCA risk evaluations; Thailand's new draft chemical law; highlights from Latin America conferenceIn this episode of the Chemical Watch Podcast, global managing editor Kate Lowe is joined by North America managing editor Terry Hyland, Asia desk reporter Ellen Daliday and emerging markets reporter Ginger Hervey.
First, we catch up on the progress of a raft of expected developments concerning the first risk evaluations to be carried out in the US under the amended Toxic Substances Control Act.
Second, we catch up with progress on Thailand’s draft new chemical law and plans for a national inventory - and in particular the views of the chemical industry there ab...2020-06-2623 minChemical Watch News and Insight PodcastRepublican senators oppose nomination of Nancy Beck; EU 'one substance – one assessment' planIn this latest episode of the Chemical Watch Podcast, news editor Charlotte Niemiec is joined by North America managing editor Terry Hyland and editorial director Geraint Roberts to discuss two stories from the week.
First, the news from the US that two Republican senators have said they will oppose the nomination of Nancy Beck, a former principal deputy assistant administrator for the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention at the EPA, to chair the US Consumer Product Safety Commission which assesses the risks associated with some 15,000 consumer products in the US.
Second, we look...2020-06-2217 minChemical Watch News and Insight PodcastCitizen petitions under TSCA could grow after fluoride trial; Canada mulls chemicals policy overhaulIn this latest episode of the Chemical Watch Podcast, global managing editor Kate Lowe is joined by reporter Terry Hyland, managing editor of our North America desk to discuss two stories from the week.
Firstly, a federal trial now underway in the US state of California that could set a new standard for how courts handle citizen petitions under TSCA – a development which could have considerable ramifications for stakeholders.
Secondly, we catch up with developments in Canada where after several years of anticipation, the Canadian Environmental Protection Act finally looks set for a major overhaul th...2020-06-1512 minChemical Watch News and Insight PodcastTransitional rules for China's MEE Order 12; Bjorn Hansen proposes "sustainable chemical" definitionIn this week’s episode of the Chemical Watch Podcast, global managing editor Kate Lowe is joined from our Asia desk by Asia reporter Ellen Daliday and by Geraint Roberts, Chemical Watch's editorial director, to discuss two stories from the week.
Firstly, revisions to China's primary regulation governing new chemical substances have been finalised and are due to come into force at the beginning of next year. In the meantime, transitional arrangements have been proposed to manage new chemicals until the revised regulation comes into force.
Secondly, the recent Safer Chemicals Conference held by Echa he...2020-06-0519 minChemical Watch News and Insight PodcastNew chemicals management proposal in Mexico; Review of synergistic and antagonistic mixture effectsIn this week’s episode of the Chemical Watch podcast, global managing editor Kate Lowe is joined from Dallas by Ginger Hervey, global and emerging markets reporter, and in the UK by Andrew Turley, Chemical Watch science editor, to discuss two stories from the last week:
Firstly, the debate that has followed a decision by Mexico's health department earlier this year to propose an overarching national chemicals policy placing the burden of proof on companies to show the substances they use are safe - a move which has stirred industry concern, and most recently the development of an al...2020-05-2912 minChemical Watch News and Insight PodcastResults of Chemical Watch Covid-19 survey; Cosmetics industry backs California bill to ban dozens of chemical ingredientsIn this week’s episode of the Chemical Watch podcast, global managing editor Kate Lowe is joined by our chief customer officer Emma Chynoweth and North America managing editor Terry Hyland to discuss two stories from the last week:
Firstly, the results of a survey conducted by Chemical Watch to investigate the impact of coronavirus Covid-19 on the working lives of professionals in the chemicals management sector, and to gauge expectations with regards to key issues such as the pace of regulatory developments. What do the findings tell us about the experience of professionals working in chemicals management du...2020-05-2614 minChemical Watch News and Insight PodcastLongstanding debates over TSCA’s preemption rules expected to resurface; Fatal gas leak in IndiaIn this week’s episode of the Chemical Watch podcast, global managing editor Kate Lowe is joined by Chemical Watch news editor Charlotte Niemiec and North America managing editor Terry Hyland to discuss two big stories from the last week:
Firstly, the likely re-emergence in the US of long-standing debates over TSCA’s preemption rules as the US Environmental Protection Agency nears completion of final risk evaluations for the first ten substances subject to review under the amended TSCA legislation.
Secondly, the implications of the fatal gas leak from a polymer manufacturing plant in Andhra Pradesh, South East Indi...2020-05-1811 minChemical Watch News and Insight PodcastCII calls for ‘more effective’ RMOAs; Post-Brexit chemicals strategy concerns after Covid-19 delayIn this week’s episode of the Chemical Watch podcast, science editor Andrew Turley is joined by global business editor Leigh Stringer and editorial director Geraint Roberts to discuss two big stories from the last week:
the release of a policy statement by the Cross-Industry Initiative (CII), calling for better guidance and an improvement in the effectiveness and consistency of how a risk management option analysis (RMOA) of a substance is conducted. The CII argues that a clearer RMOA process would support the EU’s Green Deal; and
concerns raised by the chair of a key UK Parliamentary Committ...2020-05-1316 minChemical Watch News and Insight PodcastGerman trade bodies call for postponement of regulatory deadlines; Results of TSCA draft evaluation of PercThis week, our Global Business Editor Leigh Stringer is joined by Editorial Director, Geraint Roberts and Managing Editor – North America, Terry Hyland. They discuss two big stories from the last week: a call by German trade bodies for a six-month postponement of chemical regulatory deadlines in the wake of Covid-19, and the results of the US EPA's TSCA draft evaluation of Perc which has identified risks for workers and consumers.2020-05-0420 min
Chemical Watch News and Insight PodcastEpisode 3: China & South Korea Industry PerspectiveIn this episode, we are joined by moderator Cissie Yeung (Shell Eastern Petroleum),
Jeff Li (Procter & Gamble), Lingzhen Dong, (Johnson & Johnson), and Libin Huo, (AICM), speaking at Regulatory Summit Asia 2019.
The panel talk about the different regulations in both China and South Korea, including MEP Order 7, K-REACH and K-BPR, and the impact of recent changes to the industry.2019-12-1638 min
Chemical Watch News and Insight PodcastEpisode 2: EU RoHSIn this episode, we are joined by moderator Nhat Nguyen (Chemical Watch), Karolina Zazvorkova (European Commission), Doreen Fedrigo (ECOS), and Cristina Garcia (Chemical Watch), speaking at Regulatory Summit Europe 2019.
The panel discusses the role and impact of RoHS compliance on those working with and in the European Union, and personal insights from the group concerning their experiences working with the regulation.2019-12-1631 min
Chemical Watch News and Insight PodcastEpisode 1: Supply chain management for the circular economyIn this episode, we are joined by moderator Michael Kirschner (Design Chain Associates, LLC), Christophe Garnier (Schneider Electric), and Walter Jager (EDC Compliance), speaking at Chemicals Management for Electronics and Electricals USA 2019. The panel discusses supply chain management for the circular economy, answering questions on key topics, including:
Circularity will require tighter control of the supply chain as more recycled materials become input materials; how do we tie them together?
Where do we find suppliers willing to take recycled materials?
What legal and waste transport barriers exist, and how do we address that with the relevant...2019-12-1623 min