PANEL SESSION:

UK REACH – Where Are We in ’23?

Time & Location

Wednesday: 14.00 to 15.00, Stage 1

Panel Host:

Neil HollisRegulatory Affairs Manager - BASF plc

About this Panel

An expert panel of representatives have been brought together from industry, trade association, NGO, legal sector and government in this session for a lively debate on the UK REACH issues affecting the chemical and downstream-user sectors. This panel will provide an opportunity to hear varying perspectives on this everchanging and continuously developing topic, along with the chance for questions from the audience to our expert panellists.

Panellist Host Bio

Neil leads on regulatory affairs for BASF in the UK and has worked in the chemical industry for over 35 years.

Since 2007, Neil has been actively involved in REACH compliance projects including registration dossier compilation, SIEF negotiations, data & cost-sharing mechanism construction, consortia representation and production site conformity. Currently, he is coordinating BASF’s preparations and providing guidance on development and implementation of corporate processes to ensure UK REACH compliance across BASF’s expansive portfolio.

James Dancy

James Dancy

Head of UK REACH service and policy - Defra (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)