SRA 2019, “Risk Analysis in the Data Analytics Era,” highlights the important role risk analysts have in tackling risk problems and improving the science and practice of risk analysis. Richard E. Engler, Ph.D., Director of Chemistry, Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C^®), will present "Worker Protection under the Toxic Substances Control Act."

The Household & Commercial Products Association's (HCPA) XPAND2019 annual meeting focuses on challenges and opportunities facing the household and commercial products industry. Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C^®) is a proud sponsor.

The 2019 Automotive Specialty Product Alliance (ASPA) Winter Meeting provides members an opportunity to discuss the regulatory climate for the industry. Karin F. Baron, MSPH, Senior Regulatory Consultant, The Acta Group (Acta^®) will present “GHS Overview and Implications of an Update to HCS 2012.”

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C^®) was pleased to present the complimentary webinar “Value Chain Communications Required under TSCA Consent Orders and SNURs: How to Formulate Them and Optimize Their Value.” Lynn L. Bergeson, Managing Partner, B&C, and Richard E. Engler, Ph.D., Director of Chemistry, B&C, discussed the categories of legally required risk communications to value chain participants required under TSCA Consent Orders and SNURs, and analyzed these communications through a legal, product stewardship, and practical lens.

Turkey’s Registration (Kaydı), Evaluation (Değerlendirilmesi), Authorization (İzni) and Restriction (Kısıtlanması) of Chemicals (Kimyasalların) (Turkey REACH/KKDIK) regulation was published by Turkey’s Ministry of Environment and Urbanization (MoEU) on June 23, 2017. The Acta Group (Acta^®) and CRAD Çevre Risk Analiz Denetim A.Ş. were pleased to present the complimentary webinar “Turkey REACH (KKDIK): Achieving Timely Compliance with  New Chemicals Requirements.” 

Chemical Watch presented Regulatory Summit USA, focusing on the latest developments in global chemicals regulation, providing an in-depth focus on regulatory updates and practice from the US, Europe, Asia and around the world. Lynn L. Bergeson, Managing Partner, Bergeson & Campbell, P.C., (B&C^®), presented “TSCA at 3: A panel session.”

The International Precious Metals Institute (IPMI) presented an Annual Legislative and Public Affairs Conference providing an insider’s look at global issues facing the precious metals industry. Christopher R. Bryant, Senior Regulatory Consultant, Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C^®), presented an Environmental Update.

Since 1984, the faces and voices of ELI’s constituents have come together in a gathering of environmental professionals: the annual ELI Award Dinner. By honoring individuals and organizations for demonstrating outstanding commitment to environmental protection, ELI helps set the standards for the environmental profession. The dinner was a signal opportunity for environmental professionals to forge new bonds of cooperation, while supporting the agenda-setting research, education, and training programs of the Institute. Bergeson & Campbell, P.C., (B&C^®) was a proud sponsor. 

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C^®) was pleased to present the complimentary webinar “RCRA Improvements Rule:  An Update and Discussion.” Christopher R. Bryant, Senior Regulatory Consultant, B&C, presented.

The GreenTech Conference brought together leaders from some of the world’s most innovative companies in engaging with policymakers, lawmakers, technologists and NGOs to explore environmental protection in an era of transformative technological change.  Bergeson & Campbell, (B&C^®) was a proud sponsor.

Practising Law Institute’s one day, CLE eligible, Environmental Regulation 2019 program reviewed recent developments in environmental regulation – and de-regulation – affecting compliance obligations for a range of businesses and organizations.  Program faculty covered the impact of recent court decisions, new regulations, and enforcement initiatives on regulated entities, with an emphasis on providing practical suggestions for management of environmental risks and compliance obligations.  Lynn L. Bergeson, Managing Partner, Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C^®),  presented “The Administration’s New Paradigm for Assessing Risk.”

Lexxion Publishing provides the opportunity to learn about chemicals legislation in individual countries outside the EU at International Chemicals Law 2019. Learn from experts in the industry how far the GHS implementation is in the selected countries and what special features need to be considered. Richard E. Engler, Ph.D., Director of Chemistry, Bergeson & Campbell, P.C., (B&C®) will present “Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) - The State of Play for Industrial Chemicals in the USA.”

The SCHC Fall 2019 Meeting included professional development courses, a board meeting open to all members, and a general meeting with poster session. Richard E. Engler, Ph.D., Director of Chemistry, Bergeson & Campbell, P.C., (B&C^®) presented “Update on SNURs and Nanomaterials.”

The ​​Product Stewardship Conference brought together professionals from more than a dozen different industry sectors and throughout the value chain to deliver unique education and networking opportunities. Lynn L. Bergeson, Managing Partner, Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C^®), has served as president elect of the Product Stewardship Society (PSS) since 2017 and began her term as the PSS President during this meeting. Scott J. Burya, Ph.D., Regulatory Chemist, B&C, presented on regulatory barriers to innovation and how to address them.

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C^®) was pleased to present the complimentary webinar “New TSCA at 3:  Key Implementation Issues.” Alexandra Dapolito Dunn, Assistant Administrator, EPA Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention; Lynn L. Bergeson, Managing Partner, B&C; and Richard E. Engler, Ph.D., Director of Chemistry, B&C, presented. 

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C^®) was pleased to present the complimentary webinar “FDA FSMA Food Defense Plan Requirements.” Karin F. Baron, MSPH, Senior Regulatory Consultant, B&C, and Scott J. Burya, Ph.D., Regulatory Chemist, B&C, presented.

The life cycle of industrial, agricultural, and antimicrobial chemical products, especially those embedded in consumer products, has gained increasing public attention. Regulators are looking at the entire product lifecycle, including post-discard of  product at the end of its useful life, as well as toxicity data. Lynn L. Bergeson, Managing Partner, Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C^®), presented chemical product regulations matters including risk communication, minimizing legal liability, and evolving policy matters.

The Environmental Law Institute (ELI), the George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health, and Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C^®) held a one-day conference providing updates and insights regarding year three of the federal government’s implementation of the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act that amended the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) on June 22, 2016.  Speakers provided an overview of the current state of TSCA implementation, ongoing and emerging issues, and related developments.  Afternoon breakout sessions invited all participants to discuss current law and policy issues.

This conference (in-person and webinar) was free and open to the public, but registration was required, at the ELI website.

The third annual Chemical Watch Expo was a two-day event for regulatory professionals from around the world to take part in practical, topical workshops and to seek their next service to help with chemical regulatory compliance throughout the supply chain.  Lynn L. Bergeson, President, the Acta Group (Acta^®), presented on New Chemicals under TSCA. Acta was a proud sponsor. 

The 23rd Annual Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference (GC&E), hosted by the American Chemical Society’s (ACS) Green Chemistry Institute^®, provided an opportunity for a diverse network of over 500 academic, industrial, and government stakeholders to network and learn about the newest ideas in sustainable approaches to chemistry, chemicals, processes, and products. Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C^®) and the Biobased and Renewable Products Advocacy Group (BRAG^®) were proud sponsors.