EU Chemicals Experts to Speak at May Brussels Conference

May 24, 2005

Preparing for REACH Conference

2nd Annual Conference
May 24-25, 2005

Attorneys from McKenna Long & Aldridge's Brussels office will speak at the upcoming Preparing for REACH Conference on May 24-25, 2005. Ruxandra Cana will speak on key legal aspects of REACH and Ursula Schliessner and Koen Van Maldegem will chair the conference.

As the new European Commission has promised to support a pro-business agenda, there have been signals from Brussels that there may be a possible shift in policy regarding the new chemicals legislation for REACH. This conference comes at a critical time in the debate as the proposals are yet to be approved by the European Parliament and Europe's 25 member states.

European industry has expressed particular concern over the costs for small to medium-sized enterprises, the consequences of certain substances being withdrawn from the market and the impact on innovation and competitiveness.

Agra Europe's 2nd Annual Preparing for REACH Conference will answer questions about the status of REACH, including:

• What form will the legislation eventually take?
• What will be the Parliamentary reaction to the proposals?
• Will the Commission listen to industry fears and amend the proposed legislation?
• How will REACH impact you and your business?

Hear the answers to these questions and many more at. Join us in Brussels to hear from the key policy-makers and find out how your industry colleagues are implementing practical strategies to manage the changes that the new legislation will bring.

This is a one-time opportunity to get the latest developments from Brussels and to prepare for REACH. To view the full program or to register, click here .