Recent Presentations
Dr. Anna Gergely Presents at Gordon Research Conference on Science & Technology Policy - Dr. Anna Gergely spoke at the Gordon Research Conference on Science and Technology Policy on Tuesday, August 10. She presented on "Chemical Regulation in the US and EU - The Need for Harmonization".
Dr. Anna Gergely Presents at Food Contact Plastics Conference - Dr. Anna Gergely gave a presentation on regulation of nanotechnology in food contact applications at the Food Contact Plastics 2010 conference on June 16. The conference was held in Brussels on June 16-17.
Dr. Anna Gergely Presents at the European Technology Platforms Conference - On May 11–12, the European Commission's Directorate–General Research with the support of the Spanish EU Presidency, organized an event that brought together the industrial leaders of European Technology Platforms (ETPs), Member States' Representatives involved in ETPs and National Technology Platforms, Civil Society Organizations and the European Research Commissioner in Brussels. Dr. Anna Gergely presented in the session on "practicing open innovation in nanotechnologies" regarding nanotechnology governance issues.
University of Chester's Food and Environmental Science Week - Dr. Anna Gergely participated in the University of Chester's Food and Environmental Science Week taking place March 22nd – March 26th. The last two days were devoted to a nanotechnology workshop targeting food industries. During that time, Dr. Gergely evaluated the regulatory considerations of using nanotechnology in the food industry within Europe.
AMI’s Polyolefin Additives 2010 Conference - On March 24, 2010, Dr. Anna Gergely spoke at AMI's Polyolefin Additives 2010 conference. The event offered a meeting point for the industry to debate business trends and improvements in materials and properties, and it provided a unique opportunity to network with the wide range of professionals who work with polyolefins. Dr. Gergely presented on REACH Compliance for Polyolefin Additives.
Dr. Anna Gergely and Darren Abrahams Present at the PVC Plasticisers 2010 Conference - On February 10 - 11, 2010, Dr. Anna Gergely and Darren Abrahams, from Steptoe's Brussels office, both made presentations to the PVC Plasticisers 2010 conference. Dr. Gergely provided a regulatory review for food contact applications as well as an assessment of future developments and challenges. Mr. Abrahams explained the various mechanism under REACH for companies to challenge adverse decisions, and the new rules for bringing actions before the Court of Justice of the European Union.
Darren Abrahams Speaks at the Ninth Antimicrobial Workshop - Darren Abrahams spoke at the Ninth Antimicrobial Workshop on October 27-28, 2009. The conference is the only program of its nature that speaks directly to the unique needs of antimicrobial registrants in a single forum on all the latest policy and procedural information that is critical to the manufacture, marketing, and sale of antimicrobial pesticides in the US. Mr. Abrahams will be providing an "Update on the Biocidal Products Directive."
Darren Abrahams Represents Steptoe's REACH Team at the Chemical Industries Regulations Conference - Darren Abrahams represented Steptoe's REACH team at the Chemical Industries Regulations Conference on September 23 - 24, 2009. This annual event is the largest gathering of the industry in Europe, with participants from companies and regulators worldwide.
Craig Simpson and Yves Botteman Address Belgian Chemicals Industry on REACH - On September 17, 2009, Craig Simpson and Yves Botteman addressed members of the Chambre Belge du Commerce Chimique on issues relating to regulatory compliance requirements under the EU REACH chemicals legislation. Mr. Simpson discussed practical problems arising from the mandatory cooperation required under REACH for the filing of a joint substance registration dossier and the status of REACH enforcement, while Mr. Botteman covered competition law aspects of data sharing and consortia membership.
REACH: Next Steps in Registration & TSCA Reform - Steptoe's REACH team hosted a webinar on 23 June 2009 for the fifth in a series of webinars on the new European chemicals regulation (REACH). The event focused on the transition from the pre-SIEF to SIEF and consortia data sharing activities, as well as provided an analysis of TSCA reform in the United States. Technical aspects of REACH compliance were addressed by Steptoe's strategic partner, Regulatory Compliance Limited.
Barriers to International Trade and Trade Defense Measures - Nancy Russotto & Craig Simpson spoke on June 4, 2009 at Demarest & Almeida's seminar entitled, "Barriers to International Trade and Trade Defense Measures" in São Paulo, Brazil. They both presented on REACH Compliance: Maintaining your EU markets, Ms. Russotto's presentation focused on REACH within broad corporate strategy, while Mr. Simpson's presentation focused on managing compliance requirements post pre-registration.
REACH Beyond Pre-registration - Steptoe's REACH team hosted a webinar on 9 December 2008 for the fourth in a series of webinars on the new European chemicals regulation (REACH). The event fell shortly after the regulation's pre-registration deadline of 1 December 2008. Lawyers in our team and a member of the European Commission to the United States provided insights on how the pre-registration process went, and what to expect next.
EU Implementation of GHS (CLP) - Effects on REACH: On September 29, 2008, Steptoe presented at the pre-conference for the AgChem Forum in Berlin Germany. Steptoe provided a detailed analysis of the EU's implementation of the Globally Harmonised System for Classification and Labelling (GHS) on REACH.
REACH: Implications for SMEs and Non-EU Suppliers - On October 1, 2008, Craig Simpson spoke at the 15th Annual European Chemicals Policy Conference in Berlin, Germany. Mr. Simpson's presentation illustrates and assesses the burdens of REACH compliance on small and medium-sized entities (SMEs) and non-EU suppliers.
SIEFs and Consortia: Cooperation under REACH - On 19 September 2008, Craig Simpson addressed the PE100+ Association, an industry organisation of polyethylene manufacturers, at their AGM on the subject of antitrust and confidentiality issues relating to regulatory compliance requirements under the EU REACH chemicals legislation.
2008 REACH Registration Exhibition - Grace Fremlin and Darren Abrahams spoke about Steptoe's capabilities and approaches to the REACH legislation at this conference hosted by the Ministry of Knowledge Economy of Korea.
REACH in Practice: Lessons Learned - Steptoe's REACH team hosted a webinar on 9 July 2008 for the third in a series of webinars on the new European chemicals regulation (REACH). Lawyers and technical consultants in our team provided insights on the pre-registration process, which started on 1 June.
REACH Essentials - How to keep your product on the market - Darren Abrahams spoke in Amsterdam at the “Green and Clean - Confusion?” seminar and addressed the need for a complete substance inventory, an integrated compliance “strategy”, and other REACH issues.
REACH: Current Issues for US Industry - Craig Simpson spoke about recent developments in REACH regulations at a conference sponsored by the Consumer Specialty Products Association in Chicago. The presentation dealt with the 'no data, no market' principle and provided updates on banned substances.
SIEFs and Consortia: Cooperation under REACH - Craig Simpson presented on the obligations under the Substance Information Exchange Forum and detailed the use of Consortia variations and emerging models at the EU Chemicals Regulation Conference 2008.
How to Get the Most Out of REACH Pre-registration Webinar - Jim Searles, Darren Abrahams, Laura Atlee and Craig Simpson presented on the requirements for REACH pre-registration and important strategic, logistical and management issues that companies must consider before pre-registering in order to get the most out of the REACH process.
SIEFs and Consortia: Cooperation Under REACH - Craig Simpson addressed the American College of Toxicology during their 28th Annual Meeting in Charlotte, North Carolina on November 12, 2007. Craig discussed data sharing, competition law and confidentiality issues relating to obligations on importers and manufacturers of chemical substances under the EU REACH Regulation.
REACH Pre-registration: Preparation & Execution - This webinar provides insights into consortia formation, 'only representatives,' what REACH doesn't tell you, and substance identification and naming under REACH. Presentation slides and a recording of the event are available.
REACH: The New EU Chemicals Legislation - Topics discussed in this presentation include: Why REACH is needed, adopting REACH, and key elements of REACH.
Pre-Registration in Practice - The first steps in REACH.
What, and Who, are Covered By REACH? - In-depth explanations of the lead-up to REACH, and what and who are covered by REACH.
Who Must/Should Register? - The lead-up to REACH pre-registration.
SIEFs and Data Sharing: Practical Issues - This presentation covers the purpose of SIEF, focusing on separating SIEF for each phase-in substance, avoiding duplication of studies required for registration and resolving classification and labelling differences between potential registrants of a certain substance.
REACH Data Management - Topics covered include: Information required, sources of data, confidential & non-confidential data, data to be managed and further considerations.
Dossier Development, Registration and Submission - Presenters cover the timetables for the most cruciall REACH deadlines.
REACH Evaluation - This evaluation covers compliance checks, substance evaluations, the evaluation process and decisions, and testing proposals.
REACH Authorisation - Discusses the objective of allowing the EU market to function effectively and to reduce risks associated with the use of hazardous chemicals.
Restrictions on Use - New restriction procedures introduced by REACH.
REACH Articles - Concentrates on importers (or manufacturers in the EU) that do not have to register a substance, which removes a huge cost and administrative burden.
Downstream Users under REACH - Topics covered include: Defining Downstream Users, Definitions relating to DUs, obligations of a DU, the Safety Data Sheets (SDS), Exposure Scenarios (ES), Chemical Safety Reports (CSR), checking compliance with the ES, authorization, restrictions and new developments.
Appeal of Agency Decisions - Discusses the REACH regulations provides an express appeal mechanism, including a Board of Review (3 person multi-disciplinary panel) and the Appeal to the Court of First Instance.
News
- Brussels office recruits Dr. Anna Gergely to lead expanding environment, REACH & nanotechnology practice
- Steptoe Brussels Regulatory Environment Group Ranked as Leading Firm by Chambers Europe 2009
- Richard Reinis publishes "REACH EU Regulations Deadline of Dec. 1"
- Steptoe REACH Team Recommended Again
- Darren Abrahams, Craig Simpson Speaking at EU Chemicals Regulation Conference
- Steptoe Names Nancy Russotto European Affairs Advisor
- Craig Simpson speaks at American College of Toxicology Annual Meeting
- Searles and Abrahams Guide Electronics Sector
Publications
- April 15, 2010
- 2009, Household and Personal Care Today
- August 7, 2009, Plastics News
- August 2009, Chemical Engineering
