March 12, 2008
11 am EST, 8am PST

Do you sell to the European Union? Are you ready for REACH?

REACH is a major overhaul of the European Union's chemical management regime and US companies involved in supply chains exporting to Europe should be aware of REACH's new requirements. REACH compliance will be key for these companies to remain present and competitive on the EU market.

REACH applies not only to chemical companies, but to all sectors using chemicals. Electronic and electrical equipment, automotive, aerospace, cosmetics, textiles, and paints are just a few examples of sectors that will be impacted by REACH.

The first REACH responsibilities begin on June 1, 2008, so it is critical that companies are REACH-ready by that date.

Please join us to hear presentations by:

Ms. Rosemary Gallant, the Deputy Senior Commercial Officer for the United States Commercial Service at the U.S. Mission to the European Union and an observer at the European Commission's REACH implementation meetings.

Ms. Flavie Guerin, Commercial Specialist at the United States Commercial Service at the U.S. Mission to the European Union and has been involved in U.S. Government advocacy on REACH and helping companies understand and comply with the legislation.

Ms. Meglena Mihova, Senior Account Manager with the Public Affairs company EPPA. Ms. Mihova joined EPPA in 2000 specialising in trade, EU enlargement and environmental issues. She is actively involved in the activities of the American Chamber of Commerce to the EU, where she is a member of the Chemicals Working Group and chairs the Waste Working Group. Her expertise in this area include the EU WEEE and ROHS directives and the batteries directive.

Registration fee is $50. See the official flyer for more information and registration details.