CHEMUK 2024 – "Divergence" Panel - EU/GB Divergence – the gap is starting to grow.

About this 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
• EUCE/UKCA
• Chemicals of Concern
• Data Sharing
• Downstream obligations

Panel members

Chair – Caroline Raine, Caroline Raine Chemical Consultancy Limited
Lorna Williams, CEO, BASA
Eleanor Grimes, Lisam
Darren Abrahams, Partner, Barrister & Avocat, Steptoe
HSE – speaker to be confirmed
Pete Hall, ARC, Authorised Rep Compliance

Speaker Bio:

Lorna Williams is an independent consultant for the Chemicals and Materials sector, appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of the British Adhesives & Sealants Association (BASA) in 2023; her consultancy company holds a rolling contract to run the Secretariat. BASA is a trade association representing the Adhesives and Sealants sector with over 90 member companies. With a background in Materials Science and over 30 years’ experience in technical and commercial roles related to the adhesives and sealants and construction products markets, Lorna is heavily involved with aspects of UK, European and International standardisation and is actively involved with many other European National Associations within FEICA, the European Adhesives and Sealants Association.