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Join us in this episode of the Safer Chemicals Podcast as we explore the latest developments from the Enforcement Forum of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA). 

In conversation with Katja vom Hofe, the outgoing Chair of the Forum, we reflect on the achievements and challenges faced in promoting chemical safety and enforcement.

Discover how the Forum's collaborative efforts have shaped the future of chemical regulation in Europe and learn about the upcoming REACH enforcement project, REF-13. 

We dive into the topic of enforcing chemical products sold online, exploring the scope, impact, and potential changes in legislation.

Don't miss this opportunity to gain insights from Katja, an expert with a unique perspective from leading the Forum for many years and discover how enforcement authorities are working together to ensure compliance and protect consumers in the digital age.

What the Forum does
The Forum and the BPRS are a network of enforcement authorities from the EU and EEA. They are responsible for coordinating the enforcement of REACH, CLP, PIC, POPs and BPR chemicals legislation. Their aim is to protect peoples’ health and the environment while ensuring a level playing field for companies on the EU market.

• New EU chemicals enforcement project to focus on products sold online - ECHA news, 20 June 2023
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In this second of our 3 part series with Siemens, Dave speaks with Dave Adams, Team Leader - Process Specialists.

Drawing on his 30+ years of experience working at Siemens, Dave provides an interesting insight into how the chemical industries are adopting industry 4.0 technologies.

Topics include:

Understanding and implementation Industry 4.0 in the Chemical Industries

Can fully automated or autonomous systems be used by plant managers across the chemical sector?

Does Industry 4.0 open the door to efficiency and cost savings

Analysing data for control and predictive analytics

How businesses can create a new digital ecosystem across their processes

First steps a chemical company should take to harness IIoT, edge computing and AI (machine learning)

In this episode, Hina and SaIn this episode, Hina and Sandeep are joined by Gaetan Michel, Associate Director in the team covering chemical industry, to discuss the petrochemical company Ineos Quattro, one of the most popular names in European CLOs. Listen in as we discuss our views the company’s recent refinancing proposal and it’s impact on recovery ratings. Hina and Sandeep are joined by Gaetan Michel, Associate Director in the team covering chemical industry, to discuss the petrochemical company Ineos Quattro, one of the most popular names in European CLOs. Listen in as we discuss our views the company’s recent refinancing proposal and it’s impact on recovery ratings.