REACH and the Plastics Industry

Thursday 20th November BPF Offices, London CLICK HERE to download registration form

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REACH legislation entered into force on 1 June 2007  bringing with it a number of changes which have a profound impact on the plastics industry. The process for compliance is complex and the scope is broad but help is available. Implementation of REACH is already upon us with pre-registration ongoing and the start of the registration period fast approaching. Key questions, which will be addressed in this seminar:

• How will REACH affect your organisation and others in your supply chain?
• What is your role and obligations under REACH?
• How do you develop a successful strategy to deal with REACH?
• What impact will REACH have on the UK plastics supply chain?

Drawing on the knowledge of a range of carefully assembled experts, this event is ideal for all stakeholders throughout the plastics supply chain.

Want to know more about REACH? Visit the BPF REACH TOOLBOX

Programme (Chaired by Peter Davis, BPF):

10.10   Chairman’s Introduction

10.15   REACH:  Where are we now?  (Walter Claes, EuPC)

•    Roles and Obligations
•    Using an only representative
•    Substance Information Exchange Forums (SIEFs) and their consequences

11.00   Tea & Coffee  

11.15   Future obligations under REACH (Walter Claes, EuPC)

•   Preparing for Registration
•   Supply chain communication
•   Exposure Scenarios & Chemical Safety Reports
•   Imports of Preparations
•   Obligations of the Article Manufacturer

12.30   REACH and recycled materials and products (Walter Claes, EuPC)

•   Recyclers responsibilities under REACH
•   Possible hurdles to overcome

13.00   LUNCH

14.00  Manufacturers experiences so far and his perspectives on the supply chain experience  (Chris Howick, Ineos)

•   Pre-registration
•   SIEF formation
•   Future obligations under registration
•   Communication in the Supply Chain
•   Authorisation

14.30   Tea & Coffee

14.45   Retailers Perspective on REACH (Nick Farrar, ASDA)

•   Impact of REACH
•   The 45 day rule
•   Consumer opinion

15.15   The role of the UK REACH Competent Authority (Tim Harris, HSE)

•   HSE REACH Helpdesk
•   Roadshows and Guidance
•   Plans for enforcement—the role of other government departments

15.45   Round up & Close

Seminar Outline

REACH is potentially one of the most influential and complicated pieces of legislation to hit the plastics sector. This programme draws together experts from across Europe to address the impact that this significant change in EU regulation will have upon the plastics supply chain and all plastics applications in the UK. Key challenges will be highlighted and discussed. Time is allowed for networking and general discussion.

Who Should Attend

This will be of interest to all companies in plastics. The event is structured for sales, marketing and product development professionals, regulatory and quality management as well as senior management.

Cost and How To Register

• BPF Members (£180.00 + VAT)
• Affiliate Members (£200.00 + VAT)
• Non BPF Members (£250.00 + VAT)

To register for this event, simply CLICK HERE to download the registration form

Venue: British Plastics Federation 6 Bath Place Rivington Street London EC2A 3JE Tel:       02074575000 Fax:    02074575045 Web:    www.bpf.co.uk