Bergeson & Campbell P.C. (B&C^®) is pleased to present "Extended Producer Responsibility." This webinar will explore the history and evolution of EPR legislation, expected developments that will affect the chemical and chemical product industry, and what companies need to know to prepare for these changes.

Chemical Watch presents TSCA Developments 2023, a one-day virtual conference focused on the latest TSCA updates and what they mean for the chemical industry. Lynn L. Bergeson, Managing Partner, Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C^®) will present on TSCA litigation.

Chemical Watch's sixth annual Biocides USA conference covers recent developments for antimicrobials in the US, featuring the Office of Pesticide Programs' priorities and challenges, updates on federal registration processes, look at state level developments for PFAS regulations and an update on changes to the regulatory framework for biocides in Canada. Meibao Zhuang, Ph.D., Senior Scientist and Regulatory Consultant, The Acta Group (Acta^®) and Dennis R. Deziel, Senior Government Affairs Advisor, Acta will present "Emerging Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) legal and policy issues and the Congress: Implications for the pesticide community."

American Law Institute Continuing Legal Education (ALI CLE) and the Environmental Law Institute (ELI) present Environmental Law 2023, covering the latest developments in natural resources (air, water, species), climate, chemical, energy, and environmental justice; and what’s happened with Congress after the mid-term elections, the Supreme Court, the Biden-Harris administration, as well as what the future holds. Lynn L. Bergeson, Managing Partner, Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C^®), and Alexandra Dapolito Dunn will present "2023 Chemicals Overview: Trends in Regulation and Emerging Contaminants" on February 17, 2023.

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.

The International Bar Association (IBA) Agricultural Law Section, Advancing Land-based Investment Governance (ALIGN), and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), presented "Capacity development webinar for lawyers on responsible investments in agriculture: African Region focus," a webinar focusing on responsible investment in agriculture in the African geographic region. Utilising the contributions of the Committee on World Food Security Principles for Responsible Investment in Agriculture and Food Systems (CFS RAI Principles) and the Voluntary Guidelines on the Responsible Governance on Tenure (VGGT), attendees gained a better understanding of their application in everyday legal work related to investments in agriculture for the African region.

The International Bar Association (IBA) Agricultural Law Section, Advancing Land-based Investment Governance (ALIGN), and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), presented "Capacity development webinar for lawyers on responsible investments in agriculture: Asia Pacific focus," a webinar focusing on responsible investment in agriculture in the Asia Pacific geographic region. Utilising the contributions of the Committee on World Food Security Principles for Responsible Investment in Agriculture and Food Systems (CFS RAI Principles) and the Voluntary Guidelines on the Responsible Governance on Tenure (VGGT), attendees gained a better understanding of their application in everyday legal work related to investments in agriculture for the Asia Pacific region.

A circular economy requires new thinking about what products we make, from which materials we make them, and where products go at the end of their useful life. An important but often overlooked aspect of new product development is an understanding of the consequences of the product’s chemical composition and the end-of-life implications of the decisions made at the front end of the process. Working within this framework plays a critical role in building a resilient, dependable, and sustainable system that fosters innovation to develop a circular economy. Register now to view the recording of Lynn L. Bergeson, Richard E. Engler, Ph.D., Kate Sellers, and Mathy Stanislaus as they present “Domestic Chemical Regulation and Achieving Circularity.”

The Household & Commercial Products Association's (HCPA) mid-year meeting, IMPACT2022, brought together professionals and thought leaders 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^®), presented during the Regulatory Affairs Council on May 11, 2022. B&C was a proud sponsor. 

CHEMUK 2022 brought together all the stages of chemical and chemical product development, specification, and processing/manufacturing communities, with crucial supply chain supplier groups.  Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C^®) affiliate The Acta Group (Acta^®) was a proud sponsor. 

With year one of the Biden Administration’s term in the history books, we have a clearer sense of how the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proceeding on all fronts. EPA’s Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) focuses on long-standing challenges, especially a renewed effort to meet Endangered Species Act (ESA) consultation requirements and determine how best to meet core pesticide registration review obligations in 2022. These program priorities must reflect special considerations for environmental justice and climate change, advance critical science and policy issues, develop a fifth Pesticide Registration Improvement Act (PRIA) implementation framework, and display a renewed commitment to working collaboratively with state partners and other stakeholders to implement the program.

Register now to watch Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C^®) present "FIFRA Hot Topics," a complimentary webinar covering key OPP priorities and what companies should know to avoid market delays.

The National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD) presents "Avoid the Audit: Best Practices for Staying in Compliance" as part of their Spring 2022 Regulatory and Responsible Distribution Workshops covering hot-button regulatory issues. Lynn L. Bergeson, Managing Partner, Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C^®) will present “EPA Toxic Substances Control Act and Federal Insecticide, Rodenticide, and Fungicide Act,” providing an overview of chemical distributors’ obligations under these regulations.

Case Medical presents "Sustainable Cleaning Chemistries for a Healthier World," covering how healthcare can maintain optimal infection prevention without harm; how to reduce the impact of hazardous cleaning chemistries on patients and staff; the importance of cleaning and the science behind it; how validated cleaners and water quality contribute to better outcomes; and how safer chemical usage in healthcare settings can contribute to a healthier world. Richard E. Engler, Ph.D., Director of Chemistry, Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C^®), will present. 

American Law Institute Continuing Legal Education (ALI CLE) and the Environmental Law Institute (ELI) present Environmental Law 2022, covering the latest developments in natural resources (air, water, species), climate, chemical, energy, and environmental justice; and what’s happened a year into a new Congress, a more conservative Supreme Court, and under the Biden-Harris administration, as well as what the future holds. Lynn L. Bergeson, Managing Partner, Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C^®), and Alexandra Dapolito Dunn will present "Chemical Regulation and Emerging Contaminants: Update and What to Expect in 2022."

2022 will bring competing priorities for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for which companies should now prepare. Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C^®) is pleased to present “What to Expect in Chemicals in 2022,” a webinar offering our best informed judgment as to the trends and key developments B&C’s legal, scientific, and regulatory professionals expect to see in 2022. These include consequential policy shifts reflecting the Biden Administration’s “all of government” commitment to environmental justice and continuing evolution of EPA’s implementation of the Toxic Substances Control Act under Dr. Michal I. Freedhoff’s leadership. The webinar will focused on themes outlined in our Forecast for U.S. Federal and International Chemical Regulatory Policy 2022, released on January 3, 2022.

During the 2022 Legislative and Regulatory Outlook, the NACD Legislative Affairs Team will discuss what actions to expect from Congress on issues such as the supply chain crisis. The Regulatory Affairs Team will then review top regulatory issues including agency enforcement activities and the status of OSHA’s updates to the Hazard Communication Standard. Finally, the team will discuss tools you can use and ways you can be involved to best protect your business. Registration is free and open to all. Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C^®) is a proud sponsor. 

Lynn L. Bergeson, Managing Partner, Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C^®), will discuss long-term product stewardship trends with Indiana University School of Public Health Strategy & Management students. 

Chemical Watch presents part two of the Product Sustainability Webinar Series looking at the current state of plastics recycling. This webinar will explore the rapidly evolving regulatory constraints on materials management. Speakers, including Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C^®) Managing Partner Lynn L. Bergeson, will share practical experience and observations about strategies for developing effective recycling programs that achieve the desired results. 

The 2021 SCHC Fall Meeting includes plenary sessions with key information from high-profile leaders on the latest topics that are impacting the Hazcom community, as well as a Virtual Exhibit Hall where vendors will display contemporary solutions and introduce new products to help you and your clients meet regulatory requirements and a Poster Session where presenters can showcase special industry subjects, and attendees can ask questions and get in-depth answers from presenters. Karin F. Baron, MSPH, Senior Regulatory Consultant with Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C^®) will present.

The American College of Environmental Lawyer’s (ACOEL) Education Committee is hosting a webinar panel for members focusing on the newest developments in plastics waste regulation and liability. Lynn L. Bergeson, Managing Partner, Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C^®) will present on the Toxic Substances Control Act’s (TSCA) often overlooked regulation of plastics.

The Sustainable Nanotechnology Organization (SNO) presents the 10th NANO Conference, providing high quality professional presentations of interest to scientists and engineers focusing on the interaction between technical advances and societal, occupational, and environmental impacts, as well as sustainability in the field of nanotechnology research. Lynn L. Bergeson, Managing Partner, Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C^®), will present. B&C is a proud supporter of SNO.

The International Bar Association (IBA) Global Showcase will highlight the diverse work and achievements of the IBA's membership in many key areas of policy and practice. There will also be a series of high-profile expert sessions discussing some of the biggest issues and challenges facing the global legal profession, with speakers sharing ideas and solutions. Lynn L. Bergeson, Managing Partner, Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C^®) is Senior Vice Chair of the Agricultural Law Section of the IBA.

The American Bar Association's (ABA) Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources (SEER) 29th Fall Conference brings together senior Biden administration officials and experienced environmental law practitioners to share their insights on a host of thought-provoking issues in environment, energy, and resources law. Lynn L. Bergeson, Managing Partner, Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C^®), will present during the "Moving Towards “Cradle-to-Cradle”: Regulatory Drivers and Barriers in Reducing Waste and Achieving Sustainable Lifecycle Management and a Circular Economy" session. B&C is a proud sponsor.

The Product Stewardship Society's (PSS) PSX 2021 Conference offers a comprehensive education program focusing on the topics that matter most to product stewardship professionals. Lynn L. Bergeson, Managing Partner, Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C^®) and President of the PSS Board of Directors, will moderate "Getting What You Want: How to Persuasively Request Product Stewardship Resources." 

Chemical Watch presents the "Global Electronics Summit," a three-day virtual conference offering the latest information and advice on chemicals management and restrictions in electronics, presented by representatives from government organizations, trade associations, industry, service providers and NGOs. Lynn L. Bergeson, Managing Partner, Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C^®), will present “Chemical policy evolution in the US.”

The International Aerospace Environmental Group (IAEG) is a non-profit organization of global aerospace companies created to collaborate on and share innovative environmental solutions for the industry. Lynn L. Bergeson, Managing Partner, Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C^®), will present "TSCA Regulatory Activity, Industry Strategy and Actions 2021 and Beyond" at the IAEG Fall Virtual Meeting. 

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C^®) was pleased to announce a complimentary webinar focused on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) issues on September 9, 2021, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (EDT). B&C Managing Partner Lynn L. Bergeson and Director of Chemistry Richard E. Engler, Ph.D., discussed EPA’s proposed rules and what the regulated community must know and do to comply. A recording is now available.

Join the Product Stewardship Society (PSS) and a panel of experts for a unique webinar on how your role as a product steward can make an impact. You’ll learn strategies you can use to support your organization during business disruptions."The Critical Role of Product Stewardship in Business Continuity" includes a facilitated panel discussion with real-world examples provided of product stewardship management in the aftermath of disruptive events like the pandemic. Specific examples will be shared to illustrate how product stewards can help organizations successfully transition from incident management to recovery and resume operations in a “new normal.” Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C^®) is pleased to sponsor this complimentary webinar. 

The National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD) and Richard E. Engler, Ph.D., Director of Chemistry, Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C^®) will present an in-depth Pre-Conference Regulatory TSCA Workshop on August 11, 2021, just before the start of ChemEdge 2021.

Join Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C^®) Managing Partner Lynn L. Bergeson and B&C Director of Chemistry Richard E. Engler, Ph.D. for "U.S. Chemical Regulation: What's New, What's Hot," to discuss new topics in U.S. industrial chemical regulation, their implications for chemical stakeholders, and suggested actions for chemical producers, importers, processors, and manufacturers of finished goods containing chemicals.

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^®), will present on chemical product regulation matters including risk communication, minimizing legal liability, and evolving policy matters.