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American Law Institute Continuing Legal Education (ALI CLE) and the Environmental Law Institute (ELI) present Environmental Law 2023, covering the latest developments in natural resources (air, water, species), climate, chemical, energy, and environmental justice; and what’s happened with Congress after the mid-term elections, the Supreme Court, the Biden-Harris administration, as well as what the future holds. Lynn L. Bergeson, President, The Acta Group (Acta®), and Alexandra...

Register now to join James V. Aidala, Vice President, Policy and Government Affairs, The Acta Group (Acta®); Richard E. Engler, Director of Chemistry, Acta; Dennis R. Deziel, Senior Government Affairs Advisor, Acta; and Lynn L. Bergeson, President, Acta for "What to Expect in Chemicals Policy and Regulation and on Capitol Hill in 2023."...

The Environmental Law Institute (ELI) presents "Analyzing the EPA’s Proposal to List PFAS Chemicals as Hazardous Substances." Last year, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed a rule designating perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) as “hazardous substances” under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). This webinar will discuss what this designation will mean for products regulation and for...

This webinar will explore exactly how the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability is fundamentally reshaping the Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) and the Classification, Labeling and Packaging (CLP) regulations in ways that are resetting the global stage in terms of identifying new hazard classes and New Approach Methodologies (NAM) for identifying them. Watch now....

Chemicals Management for Electronics, presented by Chemical Watch, is a two-day virtual conference offering the latest information and advice on chemicals management and restrictions in electronics.  Day one will focuse on regulatory updates and the latest on substances, including per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) while day two will cover e-waste and eco-design, followed by a look at the circular economy and batteries. Lynn L. Bergeson, President, The Acta Group (Acta®), will...

When the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) was enacted in 1976, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) focused its attention on chemical substances and chemical mixtures, while largely exempting the regulation of chemicals in “articles,” generally meaning finished products or manufactured goods. EPA’s more recent announcement of its intent to regulate chemicals in articles to a much greater extent has caught many in the regulated industries off guard and reflects a significant...

Chemical Watch presents "Product Sustainability Summit USA 2022," with expert speakers exploring how business can benefit from a sustainable product strategy. The building blocks for a sustainable product strategy start with responsible sourcing and supply chain transparency. This then leads on to circular economies , including compliance with laws in chemicals in products that are being made circular. Lynn L. Bergeson, President, The Acta Group (Acta®), and Richard E. Engler, Ph.D.,...

The International Bar Association (IBA) Annual Conference is open to both members and non-members of the IBA, with lawyers from over 130 jurisdictions and all parts of the legal profession attending, including lawyers in private practice, in-house counsel, human rights advocates, judges, bar leaders, regulators and government representatives. The IBA’s Agricultural Law Section, co-chaired by Lynn L. Bergeson, will present the Sustainability Focus session “Sustainable Investment In...

The Acta Group (Acta®) affiliate Bergeson & Campbell P.C. (B&C®) was pleased to present "Food Safety Issues in the United States." Thomas J. Dunn and Karin F. Baron discussed the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and the incremental progress that the law has achieved in assuring food safety.  In addition, the webinar included a look at the New Era of Smarter Food Safety, a 2020 initiative meant to enhance FSMA, and improve food safety outcomes by leveraging technology. Watch...

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance is more than an aspiration, and realizing it in real time is not easy. A well-designed ESG strategy can achieve meaningful improvements in corporate performance and provide real value to stakeholders through specific commitments to corporate responsibility. Any such approach, however, must be measurable, transparent, and accountable. Join experts from FTI Consulting, Christine DiBartolo and Ken Ditzel, and Lynn L....

Chemical Watch presents Regulatory Summit USA, focusing on the latest developments in global chemicals regulation, providing an in-depth focus on regulatory updates and practice from the US, Europe, Asia and around the world. Lynn L. Bergeson, President, The Acta Group (Acta®), will present....

Chemical Watch's Regulatory Summit Europe brings together regulators, experts from industry and service providers to share their perspectives and understanding of European and global regulatory challenges. Lynn L. Bergeson, President, The Acta Group (Acta®) will present "Updates on TSCA" on September 27. ...

The American Bar Association's (ABA) Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources (SEER) 30th Fall Conference will look at rapidly emerging developments in environmental, energy, and resources law, including the novel approaches taken to bring solutions to climate change, sustainability, clean air, clean water, chemical management, environmental justice, and other transformative issues. Lynn L. Bergeson, President, The Acta Group (Acta®), will present during the "Periodic Review:...

As Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) standards and Environmental Justice (EJ) concepts further extend the reach of federal review and enforcement over corporate policies, attorneys from a wider range of practice areas must become versed in areas of the law that were traditionally considered unique to “environmental law” practice. This Practising Law Institute program, Environmental Regulation in Practice 2022, will analyze current regulations including proposed amendments and...

Implementation of the amended Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) is very much a work in progress, and the US EPA’s regulatory actions require continuous monitoring. Staying on top of these changes is critically important, and training on current regulatory requirements is vital. During this "TSCA Fundamentals" training course, Richard E. Engler, Ph.D., Director of Chemistry with The Acta Group (Acta®), will provide in-depth training on the very latest TSCA regulatory and policy...

Join NACD and Richard E. Engler, Ph.D., Director of Chemistry, The Acta Group (Acta®) for a special pre-ChemEdge workshop, "Situational Regulatory Awareness – What to Do When a Single Chemical Product Is Subject to Three Major Regulations – TSCA, FIFRA, and FFDCA." Many chemicals regulated under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) also fall under the Federal Insecticide, Rodenticide, and Fungicide Act (FIFRA) and/or the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA). The overlap causes...

The Acta Group (Acta®) affiliate Bergeson & Campbell P.C. (B&C®) presented “TSCA New Approach Methodologies,” a complimentary webinar featuring Lynn L. Bergeson, Richard E. Engler, Ph.D., James W. Cox, M.S., and Kristie Sullivan, MPH. The 2016 amendments to TSCA require EPA “to reduce and replace” vertebrate animals to the extent practicable, scientifically justified, and consistent with TSCA policies. EPA is also required to “develop a strategic plan to promote the...

The lifecycle of industrial, agricultural, and antimicrobial chemical products, especially those embedded in consumer products, has gained increased public attention. Regulators are looking at the entire product lifecycle, including post-discard of a product at the end of its useful life, as well as toxicity data. Lynn L. Bergeson, President, The Acta Group (Acta®), will present on chemical product regulation matters including risk communication, minimizing legal liability, and evolving...

This conference marked the sixth annual Toxic Substances Control Act Annual Conference. Leading panelists reflected on the challenges and accomplishments since the implementation of the 2016 Lautenberg Amendments and where the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) stands today. Register now to watch ELI, Bergeson & Campbell, P.C., the George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health, leading experts, and distinguished keynote speakers present...

The American Chemical Society (ACS) presents the 26th Annual Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference, with a “Thinking in Systems: Designing for Sustainable Use” theme. This conference will explore how green and sustainable chemistry and engineering contribute to the development and commercialization of products for sustainable use. The Acta Group's (Acta®) Director of Chemistry, Richard E. Engler, Ph.D., and Ligia Duarte Botelho, Regulatory Assistant, will present a symposium...

The International Bar Association (IBA) Agricultural Law Section, Advancing Land-based Investment Governance (ALIGN), and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), presents "Capacity development webinar for lawyers on responsible investments in agriculture: African Region focus," a webinar focusing on responsible investment in agriculture in the African geographic region. Utilising the contributions of the Committee on World Food Security Principles for Responsible...

The International Bar Association (IBA) Agricultural Law Section, Advancing Land-based Investment Governance (ALIGN), and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), presents "Capacity development webinar for lawyers on responsible investments in agriculture: Asia Pacific focus," a webinar focusing on responsible investment in agriculture in the Asia Pacific geographic region. Utilising the contributions of the Committee on World Food Security Principles for Responsible...

A circular economy requires new thinking about what products we make, from which materials we make them, and where products go at the end of their useful life. An important but often overlooked aspect of new product development is an understanding of the consequences of the product’s chemical composition and the end-of-life implications of the decisions made at the front end of the process. Working within this framework plays a critical role in building a resilient, dependable, and sustainable...

The Household & Commercial Products Association's (HCPA) mid-year meeting, IMPACT2022, brings together professionals and thought leaders to learn about and engage on the public policy issues that impact the household and commercial products industry. Richard E. Engler, Ph.D., Director of Chemistry, The Acta Group (Acta®), will present during the Regulatory Affairs Council on May 11, 2022. Acta affiliate Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C®) is a proud sponsor. ...

CHEMUK 2022 brings together the all stages of chemical and chemical product development, specification, and processing/manufacturing communities, with crucial supply chain supplier groups.  The Acta Group (Acta®) is a proud sponsor. ...

With year one of the Biden Administration’s term in the history books, we have a clearer sense of how the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proceeding on all fronts. EPA’s Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) focuses on long-standing challenges, especially a renewed effort to meet Endangered Species Act (ESA) consultation requirements and determine how best to meet core pesticide registration review obligations in 2022. These program priorities must reflect special considerations...

The National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD) presents "Avoid the Audit: Best Practices for Staying in Compliance" as part of their Spring 2022 Regulatory and Responsible Distribution Workshops covering hot-button regulatory issues. Lynn L. Bergeson, President, The Acta Group (Acta®) will present “EPA Toxic Substances Control Act and Federal Insecticide, Rodenticide, and Fungicide Act,” providing an overview of chemical distributors’ obligations under these regulation...

Case Medical presents "Sustainable Cleaning Chemistries for a Healthier World," covering how healthcare can maintain optimal infection prevention without harm; how to reduce the impact of hazardous cleaning chemistries on patients and staff; the importance of cleaning and the science behind it; how validated cleaners and water quality contribute to better outcomes; and how safer chemical usage in healthcare settings can contribute to a healthier world. Richard E. Engler, Ph.D., Director of...

American Law Institute Continuing Legal Education (ALI CLE) and the Environmental Law Institute (ELI) present Environmental Law 2022, covering the latest developments in natural resources (air, water, species), climate, chemical, energy, and environmental justice; and what’s happened a year into a new Congress, a more conservative Supreme Court, and under the Biden-Harris administration, as well as what the future holds. Lynn L. Bergeson, President, The Acta Group (Acta®), and...

2022 will bring competing priorities for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for which companies should now prepare. The Acta Group (Acta®) affiliate Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C®) was pleased to present “What to Expect in Chemicals in 2022,” a webinar offering our best informed judgment as to the trends and key developments B&C’s legal, scientific, and regulatory professionals expect to see in 2022. These included consequential policy shifts reflecting the Biden...

During the 2022 Legislative and Regulatory Outlook, the NACD Legislative Affairs Team will discuss what actions to expect from Congress on issues such as the supply chain crisis. The Regulatory Affairs Team will then review top regulatory issues including agency enforcement activities and the status of OSHA’s updates to the Hazard Communication Standard. Finally, the team will discuss tools you can use and ways you can be involved to best protect your business. Registration is free and open...

Lynn L. Bergeson, President, The Acta Group (Acta®), will discuss long-term product stewardship trends with Indiana University School of Public Health Strategy & Management students. ...

Chemical Watch presents part two of the Product Sustainability Webinar Series looking at the current state of plastics recycling. This webinar will explore the rapidly evolving regulatory constraints on materials management. Speakers, including The Acta Group (Acta®) President Lynn L. Bergeson, will share practical experience and observations about strategies for developing effective recycling programs that achieve the desired results. ...

The 2021 SCHC Fall Meeting includes plenary sessions with key information from high-profile leaders on the latest topics that are impacting the Hazcom community, as well as a Virtual Exhibit Hall where vendors will display contemporary solutions and introduce new products to help you and your clients meet regulatory requirements and a Poster Session where presenters can showcase special industry subjects, and attendees can ask questions and get in-depth answers from presenters. Karin F....

The American College of Environmental Lawyer’s (ACOEL) Education Committee is hosting a webinar panel for members focusing on the newest developments in plastics waste regulation and liability. Lynn L. Bergeson, President, The Acta Group (Acta®) will present on the Toxic Substances Control Act’s (TSCA) often overlooked regulation of plastics....

The Sustainable Nanotechnology Organization (SNO) presents the 10th NANO Conference, providing high quality professional presentations of interest to scientists and engineers focusing on the interaction between technical advances and societal, occupational, and environmental impacts, as well as sustainability in the field of nanotechnology research. Lynn L. Bergeson, President, The Acta Group (Acta®), will present. B&C is a proud supporter of SNO....

The International Bar Association (IBA) Global Showcase will highlight the diverse work and achievements of the IBA's membership in many key areas of policy and practice. There will also be a series of high-profile expert sessions discussing some of the biggest issues and challenges facing the global legal profession, with speakers sharing ideas and solutions. Lynn L. Bergeson, President, The Acta Group (Acta®) is Senior Vice Chair of the Agricultural Law Section of the IBA....

The American Bar Association's (ABA) Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources (SEER) 29th Fall Conference brings together senior Biden administration officials and experienced environmental law practitioners to share their insights on a host of thought-provoking issues in environment, energy, and resources law. Lynn L. Bergeson, President, The Acta Group (Acta®), will present during the "Moving Towards “Cradle-to-Cradle”: Regulatory Drivers and Barriers in Reducing Waste and...

The Product Stewardship Society's (PSS) PSX 2021 Conference offers a comprehensive education program focusing on the topics that matter most to product stewardship professionals. Lynn L. Bergeson, President, The Acta Group (Acta®) and President of the PSS Board of Directors, will moderate "Getting What You Want: How to Persuasively Request Product Stewardship Resources." ...

Chemical Watch presents the "Global Electronics Summit," a three-day virtual conference offering the latest information and advice on chemicals management and restrictions in electronics, presented by representatives from government organizations, trade associations, industry, service providers and NGOs. Lynn L. Bergeson, President, The Acta Group (Acta®), will present “Chemical policy evolution in the US.”...

The International Aerospace Environmental Group (IAEG) is a non-profit organization of global aerospace companies created to collaborate on and share innovative environmental solutions for the industry. Lynn L. Bergeson, President, The Acta Group (Acta®), will present "TSCA Regulatory Activity, Industry Strategy and Actions 2021 and Beyond" at the IAEG Fall Virtual Meeting. ...

The Acta Group (Acta®) affiliate Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C®) is pleased to present "TOP TSCA TOPICS: Cumulative Risk, NAMs, Risk Evaluations, CBI, and More!." During this webinar, Dr. Anna B. Lowit, OPPT’s Senior Science Advisor, and B&C's Director of Chemistry, Dr. Richard E. Engler presented an intense one-hour update on current TSCA issues. A recording is available now. ...

Join the Product Stewardship Society (PSS) and a panel of experts for a unique webinar on how your role as a product steward can make an impact. You’ll learn strategies you can use to support your organization during business disruptions."The Critical Role of Product Stewardship in Business Continuity" includes a facilitated panel discussion with real-world examples provided of product stewardship management in the aftermath of disruptive events like the pandemic. Specific examples will be...

The National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD) and Richard E. Engler, Ph.D., Director of Chemistry, The Acta Group (Acta®) will present an in-depth Pre-Conference Regulatory TSCA Workshop on August 11, 2021, just before the start of ChemEdge 2021....

Join The Acta Group (Acta®) President Lynn L. Bergeson and Acta Director of Chemistry Richard E. Engler, Ph.D. for "U.S. Chemical Regulation: What's New, What's Hot," to discuss new topics in U.S. industrial chemical regulation, their implications for chemical stakeholders, and suggested actions for chemical producers, importers, processors, and manufacturers of finished goods containing chemicals....

The lifecycle of industrial, agricultural, and antimicrobial chemical products, especially those embedded in consumer products, has gained increased public attention. Regulators are looking at the entire product lifecycle, including post-discard of a product at the end of its useful life, as well as toxicity data. Lynn L. Bergeson, President, The Acta Group (Acta®), will present on chemical product regulation matters including risk communication, minimizing legal liability, and evolving...

The Acta Group (Acta®) affiliate Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C®) is pleased to provide a 60-minutes webinar for National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD) members on key current and emerging California state legislative and regulatory initiatives directly relevant to NACD member company operations. Topics the webinar will cover include new legislative and regulatory initiatives, status updates on pertinent initiatives NACD is tracking, and proposed rules that could invite...

The Environmental Law Institute (ELI), the George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health, and Acta Group (Acta®) affiliate (Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C®) were pleased to announce the fifth annual conference providing updates and insights regarding the current state of TSCA implementation, ongoing and emerging issues, and related developments. Topics included how EPA is implementing Section 6 risk evaluation provisions, changes in new chemical review,...

Implementation of the amended Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) is very much a work in progress, and the US EPA’s regulatory actions require continuous monitoring. Staying on top of these changes is critically important, and training on current regulatory requirements is vital.Chemical Watch's TSCA Fundamentals course will provide in-depth training by Richard E. Engler, Ph.D., Director of Chemistry, The Acta Group (Acta®), and Kathleen M. Roberts, Senior Regulatory Consultant, B&C,...

There is an increase in global regulatory action on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs), particularly in the EU and North America. At Chemical Watch's PFAS Updates conference, key stakeholders from authorities, industry and academia focused on fluoropolymers and their alternatives in the EU, and looked at regulatory trends in the US, including the regulation of PFASs as a class. Richard E. Engler, Ph.D., Director of Chemistry, The Acta Group (Acta®), presented "Chemical Identity...