SOCMA: Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates

GlobalChem 2008 Keynote Speaker Announced

U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Stephen L. Johnson will keynote this year’s GlobalChem conference on March 18 in Baltimore, Maryland.

This year’s GlobalChem will include a special focus on EPA’s new chemical testing partnership with Canada and Mexico, known as the Security and Prosperity Partnership (SPP). SOCMA members will likely be asked by the Agency to support this voluntary program to test 9,000 moderate volume production chemicals, which is set to begin later this year.

PUZZLED BY CHEMICAL REGULATIONS IN THE WORLD?
Employees in the chemical industry are faced with an enormous set of regulations that need to be identified as applying to you, then interpreted and examined, and lastly complied with on a federal and state level and internationally.  Keeping up with the changing regulatory environment can be a full time job, on top of everything else you need to do.  Emerging issues and trends in the product stewardship arena and equivalent international regulations are constantly changing.

One method to stay tuned in to all of this activity is to participate in GlobalChem on an annual basis.  This conference presents you with interactive sessions bringing you key information on developments in international markets, emerging science issues, biotechnology, TSCA and so much more. This conference and exposition delivers useful information you can take back to your company for compliance. 

It also is a fantastic way to get to know the regulators as well.  GlobalChem can proudly state that we have a strong participation from EPA and Canadian regulators, who make themselves available as speakers and exhibitors as well as general participants.

You can’t afford to miss it!

NEW IN 2008!

• High-level briefing from US EPA on the trilateral Security & Prosperity Partnership (SPP)
• Latest on REACH compliance
• Status on regional implementation of Globally Harmonized Systems (GHS)
• Trends in state chemical regulations

MANY ATTENDEE FAVORITES WILL ALSO BE FEATURED

• Intensive TSCA training
• When a regulation is not a regulation
• Non-chemical controls – end of life programs
• CBI claims
• And more

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Whether you are a newcomer, veteran or in-between, you will gain insight on various issues that are essential to your company’s business.  For the beginner, we also offer an optional “TSCA New Chemicals and International Controls Workshop” on Monday to help you get the basics before jumping into the full conference program.

GET THE PIECES TO COMPLETE YOUR JIGSAW!
Come hear what's affecting your company’s business in the U.S. and abroad while networking with other industry colleagues and government officials during this information-rich, two-day conference.  Each year we hear from attendees that they learned something new, even when they’ve worked on these issues for 20 years! 

WHAT LAST YEAR'S ATTENDEES SAID ABOUT THE CONFERENCE:

• “Well organized; good coordination/viewpoint balance with industry and government.”
• “We are considered a small to medium size company.  It is nice to have a one stop meeting to update us on changes.”
• “The chance to network and hear directly from regulators such as EPA and Environment Canada is one of the most valuable aspects of GlobalChem.  I highly support their continued participation.”
• “Always informative and enjoyable.”

BEST NETWORKING IN TOWN – BACK TO THE ESPN ZONE!
Tuesday night provides attendees with a relaxed networking atmosphere at the ESPN Zone on Baltimore’s famed Inner Harbor!  Join us for an evening of non-stop action, high-energy fun and unbelievable food while taking the opportunity to network with colleagues. This evening’s events are sponsored by Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

GLOBALCHEM EXPO
Companies specializing in products and services designed to assist you in navigating the complex regulatory roadways will be on-hand. Take advantage of this opportunity to learn more about these dynamic companies and how they can help you! See more information on this part of our conference going to our website:  www.globalchem.org.

CONFERENCE HOSTS
The hosts of this conference are the American Chemistry Council and the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturers Association.

CONFERENCE SPONSORS