ESMA Academy Online ─ Chemical Regulation ─ Learn About The Legislation That Impacts The Print Sector And Associated Industries
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Most in our industry are impacted by chemical regulation.
Regulations can be difficult to navigate, and it is not always clear who is impacted and why.
This ESMA course looks at the history of chemical regulation, how it evolved and why, focusing on the legislation that impacts the print sector and associated industries.
Delegates will achieve a sound understanding of sector-specific chemical regulation.
It will be of interest to a wide variety of employees and interested parties, including top-level management responsible for ensuring the legislation is complied with.
Programme Comprehensive Knowledge Transfer 7 February 2024 (Online)
Session 1: Why Chemicals Are Regulated
During this session, we will explore the background to chemical regulation and how it has taken shape over the years.
We will review the key drivers and influences that have resulted in the current myriad of legislation impacting the chemical sector, in order to try and understand why company activities are impacted by it.
Delegates will become familiar with the language of chemical regulation, understand the difference between hazard and risk, a Directive and a Regulation, and other key terms.
We will consider the use of chemicals by consumers, professional users and workers, to understand aspects of the legislation that are focused on controlling exposure.
Session 2: Specific Legislation: Part I
In this session, we will start to explore specific legislative instruments, the key principles and main requirements: The REACH Regulation – Registration, Evaluation, Restriction and Authorisation of Chemicals.
Session 3: Specific Legislation: Part II
In this session, we will further explore specific chemical legislation and consider regulation in a global context, including a review of UK legislation and how it fits within the European framework.
The influence of the ‘Green Deal’ and ‘Chemical Strategy for Sustainability’ will be considered, followed by an example of sector specific legislation and enforcement.
About ESMA
Since 1990 ESMA proudly serves the industrial printing sector.
The European association for printing manufacturers in screen and digital printing has grown into an organisation representing industrial, functional and speciality print.
Throughout the years ESMA developed the Knowledge Hub concept which now provides 65 European manufacturer members and Technology Partners with cross-technology expertise.
Every ESMA member enjoys advantageous terms at major trade shows and ESMA’s own conferences.
Other benefits include access to technical seminars and committee meetings.
Partners and members receive support and advice regarding health, safety and environmental legislation and participate in setting industry standards. .
