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Chemical Management & EU Chemicals Legislation & Products Safety – REACH Conference 2026

September 30 – October 1, 2026
Poland – Katowice-Chorzów

The REACH Conference 2026 is an international event that, for over a decade, has brought together speakers and participants from various sectors of industry, regulatory and enforcement bodies, public administration, non-governmental organizations, academia, and other stakeholders.

16th REACH Conference will take place in Poland – Katowice-Chorzów on September 30 – October 1 2026.

 
 
 
 

Stakeholders & Institutions

In previous editions, among the speakers and participants, we welcomed:

  • representatives of the European Parliament, the European Commission, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), and enforcement authorities;
  • representatives of renowned industry organizations, such as: DUCC, FECC, Cosmetics Europe, Cefic, Eurometaux, A.I.S.E., and the European PARC initiative;
  • delegates from leading companies in the chemical sector, including BASF, ExxonMobil, and Volkswagen.

Conference Focus

The conference programme focuses on current and upcoming challenges related to the European regulatory system in the areas of chemicals, detergents, cosmetics, and consumer products. These topics are discussed with consideration of the dynamically changing legal and business environment.

European initiatives

Particular attention will be given to new standards and approaches being implemented in the European Union, including actions aimed at preventing greenwashing, principles of sustainable product design (eco-design), methods for identifying and monitoring substances of very high concern (SVHC), as well as other key initiatives shaping the future of the European market.

The REACH Conference 2026 topics for discussion:

 

Safety of consumer products

 

REACH Revision = REACH 2.0

 

Implementation of CLP: new hazard classes, labels…

 

Detergents Regulation Revision

Compliance challenges and enforcement – UK REACH, Turkey REACH, Ukraine REACH, Canada chemicals and products legislation

Registration

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