Hall 5, NEC, Birmingham, UK

20th & 21st May, 2026

NEC, Birmigham UK

20th & 21st May, 2026

PANEL SESSION:

EU/GB Divergence – the gap is starting to grow

Discussion panel covering off various areas where the EU and GB are starting to diverge.

Join key stakeholders from trade associations and industry who will give a brief update on where divergence is starting to appear; they will explain the consequences, the impacts, the timings, and what companies can do to make it easier.

Key aspects will include:

  • EU/UK REACH
  • EU/GB CLP
  • Safety Data Sheets and labels
  • Chemicals of Concern
  • Data Sharing
  • Downstream obligations
  • Biocides
  • Toys

Panel members

Session Chair – Caroline Raine, Caroline Raine Chemical Consultancy Limited

  • Dr. Kathryn Tearle, Regulatory Affairs Manager – British Coatings Federation (BCF)
  • Chris Hughes, Managing Director – Embark Chemical Consulting
  • Chloe Alexander, Senior Campaigner – CHEM Trust
  • Dr Barry Brogan, Senior Regulatory Efficacy Consultant – Enviresearch
  • John Adams, Product Safety Manager – Dr Knoell Consult Ltd.

Speakers:

John Adams

Chloe Alexander

Dr. Kathryn Tearle

Chris Hughes

Dr. Barry Brogan