I have had the greatest pleasure of speaking regarding global chemical regulatory matters and strategies to diverse audiences.   

Some of my past engagements include but not limited to:

  • Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. and The Acta Group sponsored events
  • Business Partner sponsored events
  • ChemCon conferences
  • Chemical Watch webinars and sponsored events
  • Client based speaking and training
  • GlobalChem
  • Foreign government sponsored events
  • Society for Chemical Hazard Communication (SCHC).


In my speaking I have covered a wide array of topics such as 

  • China updates on New and Hazardous Chemicals, Data Compensation 
  • EU REACH 
  • EU Biocides Directive
  • GHS and various country implementation
  • Global business strategy for placing chemicals on the markets
  • Global liability
  • Regulatory Outlook
  • South Korea’s K-REACH 
  • Turkey’s CICR.

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About Us

As a former U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) scientist (Pharmacologist) and regulatory liaison with international regulatory authorities, I have excellent working relationships with international regulatory authorities and multi-national chemical suppliers. 


I have a detailed understanding of international chemical control schemes including the technical data/risk assessment requirements and broader business perspective to assist clients in registering or maintaining their chemicals and chemical products on the global market. My knowledge of the regulatory and cultural nuances of many regions (Asia in particular) is of great benefit.ou can 


My areas of expertise include the

  • European Union's (EU) Registration & Evaluation
  • Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) 
  • China’s Environmental Management of New Chemical Substances Decree No. 12 (formerly Decree No. 7) and Regulations on Safe Management of Chemicals (Decree No. 591) 
  • Korea’s Act on the Registration and Evaluation of Chemicals (K-REACH)
  • U.S. Toxic Chemical Substance Control Act (TSCA) 
  • Canada's Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) (new chemical substances and Chemical Management Plan (CMP) as well as chemical regulatory programs in Canada
  • Finally regulatory programs in Indonesia, Japan, Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand, and Turkey among other territories.

speaking engagements

I have prepared technical and science/regulatory outlook publications for a wide variety of topics and sources as well as quoted in several industry-wide publications/articles conducted by third parties.

Following is a list of a few.

  • American Bar Association;
  • Chemical Watch;
  • BNA Daily Environment Report;
  • Elements -- Chemicals Northwest;
  • Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. and The Acta Group publications;
  • The Lancet

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Years of experience: 25+
Position: Director/President


Over 25 years of global chemical control regulation experience in government, private industry, and consulting.  Read or download my CV.