Bergeson & Campbell P.C. (B&C^®)  was pleased to present “Navigating the Jurisdictional Tightrope Between Biopesticides, Biostimulants, and Related Emerging Technologies” deconstructing the jurisdictional boundaries distinguishing pesticides, biopesticides, plant regulators, biostimulants, and related technologies. The webinar focused on draft EPA guidance intended to clarify the lines between and among those products that are subject to FIFRA registration as plant regulators and those biostimulant products not subject to FIFRA registration. The webinar also focused on new and evolving chemistry and technology issues that may blur some jurisdictional lines or potentially move products from one category to another.  Lynn L. Bergeson, Managing Partner, B&C; Lisa R. Burchi, Of Counsel, B&C; and Sheryl Dolan, Senior Regulatory Consultant, B&C, presented. A recording is available online. 

The American Spice Trade Association (ASTA) presented ASTA Online, a series of virtual events focusing on the future of agriculture and food technology and what companies can do to positively affect the impact labor conditions and climate change in the spice supply.  Lynn L. Bergeson, Managing Partner, Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C^®), presented “Chemical Product Issues of Note.”

The American Bar Association (ABA) webinar “Navigating the Jurisdictional Tightrope Between Biopesticides, Biostimulants, and Related Emerging Technologies” with Bergeson & Campbell P.C. (B&C^®) professionals deconstructed the jurisdictional boundaries distinguishing pesticides, biopesticides, plant regulators, biostimulants, and related technologies. The webinar focused on draft EPA guidance intended to clarify the lines between and among those products that are subject to FIFRA registration as plant regulators and those biostimulant products not subject to FIFRA registration. The webinar also focused on new and evolving chemistry and technology issues that may blur some jurisdictional lines or potentially move products from one category to another.  Lynn L. Bergeson, Managing Partner, B&C; Lisa R. Burchi, Of Counsel, B&C; and Sheryl Dolan, Senior Regulatory Consultant, B&C, presented.

The International Bar Association (IBA) webinar “Law, Climate Change, and Agriculture: legal tools in the arsenal” covered the role of innovative agriculture practices in combating climate change and highlighting the legal, policy, and institutional changes that will encourage innovation . Lynn L. Bergeson, Managing Partner, B&C, is Vice Chair of the Agricultural Law Section of IBA.

ChemCon The Americas 2020 was a global regulatory conference which brought together experts representing companies, authorities and international organizations from over 25 countries. Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C®) was a proud sponsor and presented an in-depth TSCA Seminar on Monday, March 2nd with speakers including  Lynn L. Bergeson, Kathleen M. Roberts, Richard E. Engler, Ph.D., EPA officials, and industry leaders. 

The American Law Institute Continuing Legal Education (ALI CLE) and Environmental Law Institute (ELI) presented the two-day Environmental Law 2020 course, covering the latest developments in natural resources, climate, chemical, and endangered species law, as well as what is to come from the Supreme Court and under the current Administration and Congress. Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C^®), was a proud sponsor.  Lynn L. Bergeson, Managing Partner, B&C, presented “Toxic Substances and Emerging Contaminants: Legal Issues and Latest Developments.”

SRA 2019, “Risk Analysis in the Data Analytics Era,” highlighted 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^®), presented "Worker Protection under the Toxic Substances Control Act."

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

The 2019 Automotive Specialty Product Alliance (ASPA) Winter Meeting provided members an opportunity to discuss the regulatory climate for the industry. Karin F. Baron, MSPH, Senior Regulatory Consultant, The Acta Group (Acta^®) presented “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.