The Chemical Regulatory Trifecta
Government. Industry. Implementation.
Operating at the intersection of regulatory policy, commercial operations, and practical implementation.
A 360° Perspective on Modern Chemical Management
Effective chemical management requires more than strong legislation — it requires practical design, technical rigor, and understanding of real-world impact.
Our work spans the full regulatory lifecycle. We support governments in developing and modernizing chemical management frameworks, assist industry in navigating complex multi-jurisdictional compliance obligations, and provide independent advisory services that translate policy into operational systems.
This integrated perspective allows M8 to design solutions that are scientifically grounded, administratively workable, and aligned with international best practices — protecting human health and the environment while enabling responsible economic growth.
Bridging Policy and Practice
Too often, regulatory systems are either technically sound but difficult to implement, or operationally efficient but lacking scientific depth. M8 was founded to close that gap.
By combining regulatory development expertise with industry insight and implementation leadership, we ensure chemical management systems are both credible and achievable. Through strategic advisory, technical leadership, and cross-sector collaboration, M8 helps governments, regulators, and multinational manufacturers build and navigate modern chemical regulatory systems designed for long-term effectiveness.
With more than 30 years of global chemical regulatory and policy experience, including senior scientific and regulatory work at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Leslie MacDougall brings a rare cross-sector perspective spanning government regulatory development, global industry compliance, and independent implementation advisory.
Leslie has supported the design and operationalization of chemical management frameworks, substance registration and assessment systems, and cross-border compliance programs across multiple jurisdictions. She founded M8 Sustainable Chemistry to bridge the gap between regulatory policy, scientific risk assessment, and practical industry implementation — ensuring chemical management systems are both effective and operationally achievable.
Through M8 and its regional expansion via ChemReg W.L.L., Leslie continues to support governments, regulators, and multinational manufacturers in developing and navigating modern chemical regulatory systems aligned with international best practices.
"Sustainable chemistry isn't a trade-off — it's the most rigorous standard the industry can hold itself to."