The second ARCP Mini Webinar of 2024 was held on 28 Aug, which was well attended by more than 150 delegates from the ASEAN Member States (AMS).
The first segment of the webinar was focused on insights on the regulatory development of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) control. Participants had gained a deeper understanding of effective strategies, fostering knowledge exchange that can enhance regional efforts to manage and mitigate PFAS-related challenges. Presenters included:
1) “Introduction to the proposal for an EU Restriction on PFAS under REACH
Ms Patricia Muñoz, FluoroProducts and PFAS for Europe (FPP4EU) Sector Group Manager/ Ms Maria Chiara Detragiache, Senior Public Affairs Manager, Cefic
2) “Japan’s sharing on PFAS control”
Mr. Junichi Ishikawa
Conference of Fluoro-chemical Product Japan (FCJ)
(Chemours-Mitsui Fluoroproducts Co. Ltd.)
The second segment of the webinar continued with sharing of comparative analysis of both chemical and polymer notification systems in the Asia-Pacific region:
3) “Compare & Contrast New Chemical Notification Systems in the Asia-Pacific”
Dr Jeff Li
Procter & Gamble/SCIC ERWG
4) “Compare & Contrast Polymer Notification Systems in the Asia-Pacific”
Ms Helen HuangFu
Lubrizol/SCIC ERWG
The sharing and discussion highlighted the varying requirements and the differences and similarities in how different countries manage these substances.
The ARCP organizing committee extends its gratitude to all the speakers for their time in sharing their insights as well as to all participants who have attended and provided positive feedback of the sharing session.
With ongoing support and collaboration from industry stakeholders and regulators in the AMS, the ARCP will continue to play a pivotal role in driving regulatory cooperation and convergence within the ASEAN chemical industry
