Register now to join James V. Aidala, Senior Government Affairs Consultant, Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C^®); Richard E. Engler, Director of Chemistry, B&C; Dennis R. Deziel, Senior Government Affairs Advisor, B&C; and Lynn L. Bergeson, Managing Partner, B&C for "What to Expect in Chemicals Policy and Regulation and on Capitol Hill in 2023."

The Environmental Law Institute (ELI) presents "Analyzing the EPA’s Proposal to List PFAS Chemicals as Hazardous Substances." Last year, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed a rule designating perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) as “hazardous substances” under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). This webinar will discuss what this designation will mean for products regulation and for Superfund sites. Lynn L. Bergeson, Managing Partner, Bergeson & Campbell P.C. (B&C^®) will present. 

This webinar reviewed how the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability is fundamentally reshaping the Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) and the Classification, Labeling and Packaging (CLP) regulations in ways that are resetting the global stage in terms of identifying new hazard classes and New Approach Methodologies (NAM) for identifying them. Watch now. 

Chemicals Management for Electronics, presented by Chemical Watch, is a two-day virtual conference offering the latest information and advice on chemicals management and restrictions in electronics.  Day one will focuse on regulatory updates and the latest on substances, including per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) while day two will cover e-waste and eco-design, followed by a look at the circular economy and batteries. Lynn L. Bergeson, Managing Partner, Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C^®), will present "USA EPA and TSCA updates for the electronics sector" on December 13, 2022. 

When the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) was enacted in 1976, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) focused its attention on chemical substances and chemical mixtures, while largely exempting the regulation of chemicals in “articles,” generally meaning finished products or manufactured goods. EPA’s more recent announcement of its intent to regulate chemicals in articles to a much greater extent has caught many in the regulated industries off guard and reflects a significant shift in U.S. chemical regulation policy. This change in policy affects all commercial entities that deal with a physical product, as they must now become familiar with the law, its requirements, and the chemical makeup of their finished goods. During this webinar, Richard E. Engler, Ph.D., Eve Gartner, and Lynn L. Bergeson discuss the policy changes that led to the regulation of articles, EPA’s authority to regulate these articles, and what companies need to know to stay in compliance. Watch now.

HCPA’s Annual Meeting, XPAND2022, is the premier conference to learn about and engage on the public policy issues that impact the household and commercial products industry. Richard E. Engler, Ph.D., Director of Chemistry, Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C^®) will present "Preemption Under TSCA and FIFRA" during the Regulatory Affairs Council session and on the unique challenges that TSCA can pose for commercializing biobased chemistries during "Cleaning Products Division | Biological Task Force." B&C is a proud sponsor.

Chemical Watch presented "Product Sustainability Summit USA 2022," with expert speakers exploring how business could benefit from a sustainable product strategy. The building blocks for a sustainable product strategy start with responsible sourcing and supply chain transparency. This then leads on to circular economies , including compliance with laws in chemicals in products that are being made circular. Lynn L. Bergeson, Managing Partner, Bergeson & Campbell, P.C., (B&C^®), and Richard E. Engler, Ph.D., Director of Chemistry, B&C, presented "Living in a Circular World: The Challenges of Complying with TSCA" on November 16, 2022. 

The International Bar Association (IBA) Annual Conference was open to both members and non-members of the IBA, with lawyers from over 130 jurisdictions and all parts of the legal profession attending, including lawyers in private practice, in-house counsel, human rights advocates, judges, bar leaders, regulators and government representatives. The IBA’s Agricultural Law Section, co-chaired by Lynn L. Bergeson, presented the Sustainability Focus session “Sustainable Investment In Agriculture – The Role Lawyers Play” on November 3, 2022. 

Bergeson & Campbell P.C. (B&C^®) was pleased to present "Food Safety Issues in the United States." Thomas J. Dunn and Karin F. Baron discussed the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and the incremental progress that the law has achieved in assuring food safety.  In addition, the webinar included a look at the New Era of Smarter Food Safety, a 2020 initiative meant to enhance FSMA, and improve food safety outcomes by leveraging technology. Watch now. 

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance is more than an aspiration, and realizing it in real time is not easy. A well-designed ESG strategy can achieve meaningful improvements in corporate performance and provide real value to stakeholders through specific commitments to corporate responsibility. Any such approach, however, must be measurable, transparent, and accountable. Experts from FTI Consulting, Christine DiBartolo and Ken Ditzel, and Lynn L. Bergeson  presented on these issues during, “Environmental, Social, and Governance Issues: A Business Imperative.” Watch now. 

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.

Chemical Watch's Regulatory Summit Europe brought together regulators, experts from industry and service providers to share their perspectives and understanding of European and global regulatory challenges. Lynn L. Bergeson, Managing Partner, Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C^®) presented "Updates on TSCA" on September 27. 

The American Bar Association's (ABA) Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources (SEER) 30th Fall Conference looked at rapidly emerging developments in environmental, energy, and resources law, including the novel approaches taken to bring solutions to climate change, sustainability, clean air, clean water, chemical management, environmental justice, and other transformative issues. Lynn L. Bergeson, Managing Partner, Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C^®), presented during the "Periodic Review: Reinvigorated Chemical Product Regulation under FIFRA and TSCA" session.

As Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) standards and Environmental Justice (EJ) concepts further extend the reach of federal review and enforcement over corporate policies, attorneys from a wider range of practice areas must become versed in areas of the law that were traditionally considered unique to “environmental law” practice. This Practising Law Institute program, Environmental Regulation in Practice 2022, analyzed current regulations including proposed amendments and judicial challenges concerning toxic chemicals, interstate air pollution transportation, e-commerce, and public project developments, among other critical developments. Lynn L. Bergeson, Managing Partner, Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C^®), presented on Toxics Regulations. 

Implementation of the amended Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) is very much a work in progress, and the US EPA’s regulatory actions require continuous monitoring. Staying on top of these changes is critically important, and training on current regulatory requirements is vital. During this "TSCA Fundamentals" training course, Richard E. Engler, Ph.D., Director of Chemistry with Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C^®), provided in-depth training on the very latest TSCA regulatory and policy developments, their impact and how to anticipate their requirements, comply with the law and remain commercially competitive.

NACD and Richard E. Engler, Ph.D., Director of Chemistry, Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C^®) offered a special pre-ChemEdge workshop, "Situational Regulatory Awareness – What to Do When a Single Chemical Product Is Subject to Three Major Regulations – TSCA, FIFRA, and FFDCA." Many chemicals regulated under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) also fall under the Federal Insecticide, Rodenticide, and Fungicide Act (FIFRA) and/or the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA). The overlap causes confusion and can lead to severe penalties if not handled properly. This interactive workshop used case studies patterned on real-world events to illustrate how different commercial activities involving chemicals can trigger all three regulations.

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C^®) presented “TSCA New Approach Methodologies,” a complimentary webinar featuring Lynn L. Bergeson, Richard E. Engler, Ph.D., James W. Cox, M.S., and Kristie Sullivan, MPH. The 2016 amendments to TSCA require EPA “to reduce and replace” vertebrate animals to the extent practicable, scientifically justified, and consistent with TSCA policies. EPA is also required to “develop a strategic plan to promote the development and implementation of alternative test methods and strategies to reduce, refine, or replace vertebrate animal testing and provide information of equivalent or better scientific quality and relevance for assessing risks of injury to health or the environment of chemical substances or mixtures.” Watch now. 

The lifecycle of industrial, agricultural, and antimicrobial chemical products, especially those embedded in consumer products, has gained increased public attention. Regulators are looking at the entire product lifecycle, including post-discard of a 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 on chemical product regulation matters including risk communication, minimizing legal liability, and evolving policy matters.

This conference marked the sixth annual Toxic Substances Control Act Annual Conference. Leading panelists reflected on the challenges and accomplishments since the implementation of the 2016 Lautenberg Amendments and where the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) stands today.

ELI, Bergeson & Campbell, P.C., the George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health, leading experts, and distinguished keynote speakers presented a robust exploration of the issues and regulations surrounding TSCA.

The American Chemical Society (ACS) presented the 26th Annual Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference, with a “Thinking in Systems: Designing for Sustainable Use” theme. This conference explored how green and sustainable chemistry and engineering contribute to the development and commercialization of products for sustainable use. B&C’s Director of Chemistry, Richard E. Engler, Ph.D., and Ligia Duarte Botelho, Regulatory Assistant, presented a symposium exploring “new chemical bias” and how it continues to pose a barrier to market acceptance of novel chemistry and sustainable thinking.