Registration for the 2020 GlobalChem Conference and Exhibition, which will take place April 6-8, 2020 in Washington, D.C. at the Grand Hyatt, is now open at http://www.globalchem.org.

Hosted by the American Chemistry Council, GlobalChem is an annual gathering of industry professionals that offers a valuable opportunity to review recent developments in global chemicals management as well as meet industry peers and key government representatives. The 2020 agenda includes sessions about expectations for TSCA implementation in the next five to ten years; 2020 priorities for EPA’s Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention; international trade policy; emerging contaminants (e.g., PFAS and microplastics); challenges and opportunities raised in SAICM/ICCM5; global data sharing and much more.

Before the official conference opens, there will be an optional workshop day on Monday, April 6, for attendees to explore the fundamentals of the amendments to TSCA, including:

• The TSCA Framework for Existing Chemicals at Year 3
• What to Submit and How to Work with Your PMN Manager
• Manufacturer Requested Risk Evaluations
• Data Sharing Considerations
• Understanding Confidential Business Information
• Hazard Characterization 101

For details, visit http://www.globalchem.org.