SKIP TO CONTENT
Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are attracting global legal, regulatory, commercial, and litigation attention as no other “emerging contaminant” has. Companies producing, processing, distributing, and/or using these substances must be aware of global legal and scientific developments and take steps now to minimize legal, regulatory, and commercial risk. Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C®) and its global consulting affiliate The Acta Group (Acta®) have prepared...
Chemical Watch presents "Global Chemical Regulatory Developments 2026," a virtual conference highlighting the key global regulatory trends shaping chemicals management in 2026, from emerging substances of concern and materials regulation to sustainability, market access, and the practical realities of managing compliance across major jurisdictions worldwide. L. Claire Hansen, Regulatory Analyst, Acta, will present "Emerging chemicals of concern."...
October 23, 2026
Australia Begins Public Consultation on Draft Evaluation Statement on the Use and Introduction of PFAS
On October 21, 2026, the Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS) announced that it has completed a draft evaluation statement on the industrial use and importation or manufacture (introduction) of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in Australia. The draft evaluation statement identifies which of the 522 PFAS on the Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals (Inventory) were introduced into Australia, the identified uses, and the volume introduced. AICIS notes that...
October 20, 2026
EPA Releases Draft Risk Evaluations for trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene and 1,2-Dichloropropane
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) continues to release draft risk evaluations under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) with the most recent ones released on August 27, 2026 (trans-1,2-dichloroethylene) and September 2, 2026 (1,2-dichloropropane). 91 Fed. Reg. 55337 and 91 Fed. Reg. 56882. EPA states that the purpose of risk evaluations under TSCA is to determine whether a chemical substance presents an unreasonable risk of injury to health or the environment under the...
“EU and UK REACH Developments and Compliance Priorities,” November 3, 2026, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (EST), Via Webinar The Acta Group (Acta®) is pleased to present “EU and UK REACH Developments and Compliance Priorities,” a complimentary webinar examining recent developments under European Union (EU) Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) and United Kingdom (UK) REACH and their practical implications for companies...
October 13, 2026
“EU and UK REACH Developments and Compliance Priorities,” November 3, 2026, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (EST), via webinar
The Acta Group (Acta®) is pleased to present “EU and UK REACH Developments and Compliance Priorities,” a complimentary webinar examining recent developments under European Union (EU) Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) and United Kingdom (UK) REACH and their practical implications for companies operating in European markets. Although EU REACH and UK REACH remain broadly similar in structure, regulatory developments in both jurisdictions continue to...
October 8, 2026
Canada Issues Section 71 Notices to Obtain Information on Certain Substances, Will Hold First Information Session in October 2026
On August 29, 2026, Canada published two notices under Section 71(1)(b) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA) to collect information for the purpose of prioritization, risk assessment, and risk management. Canada is gathering information from Canadian manufacturers, importers, and users on the commercial status, facility information (such as releases), and uses of these substances in Canada. The notice for Phase 1 applies to 184 substances identified as a priority for...
Following the United Kingdom’s (UK) departure from the European Union (EU), the government established the independent UK Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (UK REACH) regulation. UK REACH retains both the fundamental approach and key principles of EU REACH and is focused on ensuring that Great Britain (England, Scotland, and Wales) continues to uphold high levels of protection for human health and the environment. Before the EU exit, about 20,000 substances...
October 5, 2026
“EU and UK REACH Developments and Compliance Priorities,” November 3, 2026, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (EST), via webinar
Register now to join The Acta Group (Acta®) for “EU and UK REACH Developments and Compliance Priorities,” a complimentary webinar examining recent developments under European Union (EU) Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) and United Kingdom (UK) REACH and their practical implications for companies operating in European markets. Although EU REACH and UK REACH remain broadly similar in structure, regulatory developments in both jurisdictions continue...
Chemical Watch presents TSCA Fundamentals, a two day course taught by Richard E. Engler, Ph.D., Richard J. Fehir, Ph.D., and Ryan N. Schmit, providing in-depth training on the very latest TSCA regulatory and policy developments, their impact and how to anticipate their requirements, comply with the law and remain commercially competitive....
The Product Stewardship Society presents PSX 2026, covering a broad range of relevant topics, including new and emerging regulations, TSCA and REACH frameworks, PFAS and microplastics issues, compliance architecture, green product design, data- and value-driven product stewardship programs, AI applications, and the evolving global policy landscape affecting product stewardship. B&C is pleased to exhibit at this event. ...