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REACH & GHS ASIA 2009, 15-16 September, Shanghai

https://www.chemnet.com   Jun 16,2009 iSmithers website
iSmithers and Smithers Rapra are bringing together authorities from across the world to show companies how best to prepare for the first REACH registration deadline in 2010. REACH affects every company that manufactures and exports products containing chemicals to the European Union. In fact, the EU is China’s largest chemical trading partner, accounting for 36% of all Chinese chemical exports go to the European Union.

Developed specifically for the Asian and Australasian market, iSmithers and Smithers Rapra’s sixth conference gives you the opportunity to quiz the experts, benchmark compliance strategies and discuss significant developments in the development of REACH, GHS and the implications for your business. There will be case studies from across Europe, the US and Asia Pacific with representation from the European Commission, CCCMC, GITI Tire (China), Investment Co Ltd, Chinese Rubber Industry Association, Ciba Pte Ltd Singapore and Mitsui Chemicals Inc Japan.

GHS and REACH

GHS (Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals) provides for a globally harmonized classification and hazard communication system for chemical substances and mixtures to ensure their safe use, transport and disposal. Countries must create local or national legislation to implement the GHS. In Europe, this will affect many products even before REACH.

GHS legislation has been in force around the world for some years in countries such as New Zealand, Singapore and Korea. The conference will feature presentations from experts of these countries on how GHS implementation is progressing.

And now REACH is affecting more markets by influencing legislation in other Western countries, such as the USA. Asian countries are also adopting similar legislation, including Korea. The requirements of REACH are such that companies wanting to preserve their business in the global economy must work with their customers and suppliers to ensure that chemicals in all products, even finished goods such as clothes and televisions, are safe.

Within your company and across your supply chain REACH requires a holistic approach. Individuals involved in the following areas would benefit from attending:

Regulatory Affairs
Product Stewardship
Research & Development
Health & Safety
Product Development Marketing
Procurement Quality Assurance
Environmental Affairs
Chemists and Toxicologists
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