Regulatory Developments
Shaping the future of chemicals regulation in Europe
Tangla Hotel, Brussels, Belgium + virtual
20-21 April 2026
26 speakers
The EU's legislative agenda for 2026 will have significant implications for the chemicals industry and its product supply chains. The raft of developments, related to the EU Chemicals Industry Action Plan, REACH and CLP revisions raises important questions about simplification, harmonization and the future of regulatory compliance, digitalization and sustainability across the European chemicals value chain.Â
About the event
Taking place on 20-21 April – available to book separately or as part of the full Regulatory Summit – these first two days of Regulatory Summit Europe will provide critical insights into the evolving EU regulatory framework, with expert perspectives from senior regulators, industry leaders and scientists. This is an invaluable event to enable you to understand your regulatory obligations, explore critical topics, such as polymers and mixtures under REACH and discover how innovation and safer chemistry can thrive under evolving regulations.
The ticket price also includes FREE attendance to the Compliance Solutions day on 22 April. This day brings together expert service providers to deliver practical solutions on how to navigate this regulatory complexity and ensure organizational compliance.
Key topics for 2026:
- Overview of the general direction for chemicals regulation in the EU – hear directly from the European Parliament and European Commission, ECHA and industry leaders on the next steps
- Polymers as part of REACH registration?
- Regulatory planning and risk management option analysis (RMOA)
- Change Chemistry keynote: Compliance – a profit center?
- How can we push innovation and bring safer and more sustainable chemistry successfully to market? Â
- How best to deal with chemical mixturesÂ
Why attend?
- Stay ahead of regulatory change. Critical insights into the evolving EU framework for chemicals management and control.
- Unparalleled insight. Expert perspectives from regulators, NGOs, scientists, chemical suppliers, leading manufacturers and beyond.Â
- Actionable strategies. Learn how innovation and safer chemistry can thrive under evolving regulations across sectors including packaging and electronics. Â
- Practical compliance strategies. Real-world case studies and expert solutions to compliance challenges.
Who should attend?
- Regulatory affairs managers
- Compliance managers
- Sustainability managers
- Product safety/quality control professionals
- Government regulators
- Toxicologists
- Product stewards
- Service providers
- Lawyers
- Consultants
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