About the Conference

One Day. Ten Markets.
The Compliance Clarity You Need.

Chemical regulations across Asia Pacific and key trade markets are undergoing rapid transformation in 2026–2027. This focused one-day conference brings together regulatory experts to deliver an authoritative, up-to-date overview of compliance obligations across ten jurisdictions — everything from new substance registration to GHS implementation and import controls.

10

Jurisdictions covered in a single day

2026–27

Key regulatory deadlines and updates addressed

Official Event Partner

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₹2,000 + 18% GST

Who Should Attend

Regulatory Affairs Professionals

Compliance Managers

Chemical Manufacturers & Importers

Product Stewardship Teams

Trade & Market Access Specialists

Business Leaders & Legal Counsel

Key Topics & Regional Focus

South Korea — K-REACH

K-REACH: 2025–2026 Updates, Deadlines & Dossier Preparation

Türkiye — KKDIK

KKDIK: Recent Changes, New Deadlines & Registration Impact

China

China Chemical Compliance: IECSC, MEE & the 2026 Legislative Reforms

Taiwan

TCCSCA & TCSI: Registration, Priority Chemicals & Upcoming Deadlines

Japan

Japan CSCL: ENCS Updates, PFAS Restrictions & 2026 Regulatory Developments

Southeast Asia

SEA Chemical Regulations 2026–2027: Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Singapore & Philippines

India

India Chemical Compliance: Hazardous Waste Rules, GHS & Import Controls

GCC

GCC Chemical Regulations: Harmonised Standards & Country-Level Obligations

Australia & New Zealand

AICIS, HSNO Act & Industrial Chemical Compliance in Oceania

Session Agenda: Full Programme Overview

Each session provides a targeted regulatory briefing covering current frameworks, compliance obligations, and critical 2026–2027 updates for the jurisdiction.

Welcome Session & Conference Overview

Strategic stage: global trends, regulatory convergence, and what to expect.

Session 1
South Korea — K-REACH
Key topics covered:
  • Overview of K-REACH — Act on Registration and Evaluation of Chemical Substances
  • K-REACH registration and notification obligations
  • Upcoming 2025–2026 compliance deadlines
  • Hazard evaluation exemptions under 100 kg/year
  • Practical dossier preparation examples
  • Key information for exporting to South Korea
Session 2
Türkiye — KKDIK
Key topics covered:
  • Overview of recent changes to the KKDIK regulation
  • New deadlines for registration under KKDIK
  • Obligations during the extended timeline
  • Submission of Lead Registrant Proposals (LPR)
  • Implications for substances without a Lead Registrant (LR)
  • Advantages and disadvantages of the deadline extension
  • Impact on compliance obligations and trade with Türkiye
Session 3
China
Key topics covered:
  • Regulatory authorities: Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) and IECSC inventory
  • Identification of existing and new chemical substances; polymer exemptions
  • Three-tier new substance registration pathway: registration, simplified registration, and filing
  • GB 30000 Series (GHS China) classification and SDS requirements under GB/T 16483
  • 2025–2026 rounds of IECSC inventory updates
  • China’s new Law on the Safety of Hazardous Chemicals (in force May 1, 2026)
  • Ecological Environment Code (August 15, 2026) — elevated penalties up to CNY 2 million and stricter post-certification oversight
Session 4
Taiwan
Key topics covered:
  • Regulatory authorities: EPA and OSHA; Taiwan Chemical Substance Inventory (TCSI)
  • New and existing substance identification; polymer exemption rules (2% monomer rule)
  • Registration and notification processes: small-quantity, simplified, and standard registration
  • Annual notification obligations and risk assessment for Priority Existing Chemicals (PECs)
  • CNS 15030 classification, labelling and SDS standards
  • Latest TCSI updates, newly controlled substances, and upcoming compliance deadlines
Session 5
Japan
Key topics covered:
  • CSCL administered by METI, MHLW and MOE; ENCS inventory guidance
  • New substance declaration and full CSCL notification process
  • ENCS updates: 167 new substances added in January 2026
  • Newly designated specified chemical substances — PFHxS-related substances
  • Strengthened restrictions on PFAS-related compounds
  • Upcoming legal revisions: stricter controls on chlorpyrifos, MCCPs, and other hazardous chemicals
  • JIS Z 7250 GHS classification, hazard evaluation, and testing requirements
Session 6 
Southeast Asia
Vietnam (featured update):
  • Law on Chemicals No. 69/2025/QH15 (in force 2026) and implementing framework: Decree No. 26/2026/ND-CP and Decree No. 24/2026/ND-CP
  • Mandatory import declaration requirements and enhanced control of hazardous chemicals
Country-by-country coverage:
  • Thailand: Hazardous Substance Act B.E. 2535 — classification, licensing, GHS implementation
  • Indonesia: Government Regulation No. 74 of 2001 — hazardous chemicals management and import controls
  • Malaysia: CLASS Regulations 2013 — GHS implementation, SDS and labelling requirements
  • Singapore: EPMA Hazardous Substances Regulations and Singapore Standard SS 586
  • Philippines: RA No. 6969, PICCS inventory, and Pre-Manufacture and Pre-Importation Notification (PNNI)
Session 7 
India
Key topics covered:
  • Manufacture, Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemicals Rules — obligations for manufacturers and importers
  • Hazardous and Other Wastes Rules — import controls and compliance obligations
  • GHS implementation status under BIS standards
  • Chemicals of concern: regulatory listing and restrictions
  • 2026 compliance priorities for importers and manufacturers
Session 8 
GCC
Key topics covered:
  • GSO 1943 and GHS harmonisation across GCC member states
  • Saudi Arabia REACH-like chemical notification requirements
  • UAE chemical control framework and registration obligations
  • SDS and labelling requirements per GSO standards
  • Import compliance priorities across KSA, UAE and Qatar
Session 9 
Australia & New Zealand
Key topics covered:
  • AICIS introduction categories, registration triggers and exemptions
  • Assessed and listed chemicals under AICIS; post-introduction obligations
  • New Zealand HSNO Act: substance classification and approval requirements
  • GHS implementation — Australian WHS Regulations and NZ HSNO alignment
  • Cross-Tasman compliance considerations for importers and manufacturers

Meet the Speakers

Industry-leading regulatory specialists with direct experience in chemical compliance management across APAC and emerging markets.

User

Mangesh Barbate

COO, GPC India

Mangesh Barbate is the COO of Global Product Compliance (GPC). He is specialized in global regulatory compliance solutions across several sectors and has 12+ years of experience. Mr. Barbate’s main focus has been the key areas of aligning the clients’ regulatory requirements for registration and preparing the technical documents for a successful submission to the authorities.

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Miraç Mert Pelister

Head of Turkey Business Operations at GPC

Miraç Mert Pelister is a chemical engineer with regulatory experiences in various sectors such as pharmaceuticals, ceramics, and detergents, as well as ISO9001 quality management systems as an internal auditor. Mirac has a Master’s degree in biotechnology from Lund University, Sweden.

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Aldy Anggriawan

Regulatory Coordinator for Southeast Asia at GPC

Aldy Anggriawan serves as Regulatory Coordinator for Southeast Asia at Global Product Compliance (GPC). He holds a Master’s degree in Sociology of Law from Lund University, with a focus on environmental law, corporate compliance, and product compliance.

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Sorosh Ziarati

Regulatory Coordinator at Global Product Compliance

Sorosh Ziarati is a Regulatory Coordinator at Global Product Compliance (GPC), specialising in chemical regulatory compliance across the Middle East, Canada, and Australia. He holds a M.Sc. in Pharmaceutical Technology from Lund University.

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Lucy Jing

Regulatory Consultant / Chemical Compliance Advisor for China and Taiwan at GPC

Lucy Jing Is a Regulatory Coordinator focused on chemical regulatory compliance in China and Taiwan. I support international companies in navigating complex regulations and ensuring smooth market access

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Ellie Park

Regulatory coordinator (South Korea) at GPC

Ellie Park is Regulatory coordinator (South Korea) at Global Product Compliance (GPC). Responsible for supporting K-REACH compliance, including substance registration coordination, documentation management, and communication with relevant stakeholders in South Korea.

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Dr. Manisha Karale

Regulatory Representatives and Managers Association

Dr. Manisha Karale is a Program Manager at the Regulatory Representatives and Managers Association (RRMA). She manages regulatory research activities, regulatory research internship and apprenticeship, industry-academic collaborations, writing review articles, and research grant proposals. She holds a master’s in Biochemistry and a Ph.D. in Environmental Science.

Why attend this event

A comprehensive curriculum designed for regulatory professionals who demand depth and clarity.

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Stay ahead of 2026–2027 regulatory deadlines across major APAC and emerging markets
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Understand how registration, notification and evaluation regimes differ across jurisdictions
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Gain practical insights into dossier preparation, submission workflows and compliance management
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Learn how GHS is implemented locally — classification, labelling and SDS requirements per country
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Receive actionable strategies for navigating new laws such as Vietnam's Law on Chemicals No. 69/2025/QH15, China's Ecological Environment Code, and K-REACH updates

Simple, Transparent Pricing

One flat rate for all participants. No tiered pricing, no hidden add-ons.

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Conference Access

€25

per participant
online attendance
  • User Full day access to all 9 live sessions
  • User 10 jurisdictions covered in one event 
  • User Live Q&A with expert speakers 
  • User Access to presentation materials
  • User Online event — attend from anywhere
  • User 18 June 2026 · Full day programme
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