Hosted by the Wilson Center. Panelists including Lynn L. Bergeson will discuss how synthetic biology applications would be regulated by the U.S. Coordinated Framework for Regulation of Biotechnology, how this would affect the market pathway of these applications and whether the existing framework will protect human health and the environment. RSVP online....
The Algae Biomass Summit is the largest algae conference in the world. This is where leading producers of algae products go to network with industry suppliers and technology providers, where project developers converse with utility executives, and where researchers and technology developers rub elbows with venture capitalists. Richard E. Engler will participate on the panel discussion "Legal, Regulatory, and Political Considerations in Commercializing Algae Products." Bergeson &...
August 29, 2023
Prop. 65 and Green Chemistry Annual Conferences, September 28 – 29, 2015, San Francisco, California
The Prop. 65 and Green Chemistry Annual Conferences, presented by Prop. 65 Clearinghouse, feature sessions on California Safer Consumer Products, TSCA, Alternatives Assessments, Supply Chain considerations, and more with speakers from California and US Regulatory agencies. Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. is a proud sponsor. Register online....
August 29, 2023
Society for Chemical Hazard Communication (SCHC) Fall 2015 Meeting, September 26 – 30, 2015, Arlington, Virginia
The SCHC Fall 2015 Meeting includes professional development courses, a board meeting open to all members, and the general meeting. Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. and the Acta Group are proud exhibitors....
This webinar, TSCA Reform: The Current State of Play, featuring Lynn L. Bergeson and hosted by Compliance & Risks, will bring you up to date on the very latest developments in the U.S. Congress and key regulatory developments and initiatives should TSCA reform fail to materialize. If Congress is unable to enact new TSCA measures, many question whether the law will be revised before the Presidential elections in 2016, which means TSCA reform would not occur until 2017 or...
August 29, 2023
International Conference and Exhibition on Biopolymers and Bioplastics, August 10-12, 2015 San Francisco, California
Biopolymers & Bioplastics-2015 anticipates more than 300 participants around the globe with thought provoking Keynote lectures, Oral and Poster presentations. The main theme of the conference is “Bio World Innovation: Smart, green and environmentally sustainable biopolymers”. Richard Engler, Ph.D. presents “The Regulatory Landscape for Novel Polymers” on August 12....
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on August 15, 2023, that it issued the third Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) test order requiring testing on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) under EPA’s National PFAS Testing Strategy. EPA has ordered the Chemours Company FC LLC, E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company, and 3M Company to conduct and submit testing on 2,3,3,3-Tetrafluoro-2-(heptafluoropropoxy)propanoyl fluoride (HFPO-DAF), “a substance used as...
The BIO World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology is the world's largest industrial biotechnology event for business leaders, investors, and policy makers in biofuels, biobased products, and renewable chemicals. Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. is a proud sponsor. Lynn L. Bergeson will offer opening remarks at the Women in Industrial Biotechnology Reception, sponsored by B&C affiliate Biobased and Renewable Products Advocacy Group (BRAG), 4:00 p.m. July 19, 2015, and will open the...
August 29, 2023
ACS Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference, July 14-16, 2015, North Bethesda, Maryland
The longest running green chemistry conference in the United States, American Chemical Society Green Chemistry & Engineering (GC&E) Conference invites scientists, decision-makers, students, and advocates to come together, compare findings, and discuss the science of the future. Acta affiliate B&C is a proud sponsor. Richard E. Engler, Ph.D., will present a session on July 16 regarding TSCA’s application to biorenewable feedstocks....
August 29, 2023
WEBINAR – – US vs. EU Chemical Regulation: Harmony and Conflict Between TSCA and REACH, June 23, 2015, 1:00 p.m. EDT
Learn about key areas of alignment and non-alignment between the European Union's and the United States' approach to chemical management by exploring the Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) and the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). Register for the webinar on the ABA website. Panelists will also discuss how pending TSCA reform legislation would amend the TSCA to be more or less similar to REACH. Lynn L. Bergeson will moderate. A podcast preview...