PFAS are under heavy scrutiny due to increasing scientific studies demonstrating their environmental persistence and potential human health impacts. These chemicals are widely used due to their pivotal role in product functionality and performance. This webinar will discuss public perceptions, regulatory developments, and fear of litigation that pose significant challenges to industrial manufacturing and use.
We will describe how phasing out and managing PFAS for specialized applications will be imperative for the industry in the future. We will provide an overview of the most critical emerging regulations globally, discuss the current status of consultations, and explain how the industry can participate as critical stakeholders. We will also share tools and strategies to facilitate the search for functional PFAS alternatives.
The webinar will cover
Key drivers impacting the industry producing and using PFAS.
Upcoming global regulations with a focus on the EU and US.
What could be the future compliance requirements, and how can the industry start preparing?
Tools and strategies for monitoring media, regulatory and research trends.
The webinar will benefit
Manufacturers of PFAS and products utilising these chemicals.
Suppliers, packagers, distributors, importers, users and sellers of PFAS and PFAS-containing products.
R&D, regulatory, product stewardship and public relations professionals.
About the presenter
Jude Arokianathar, Regulatory Consultant
Jude Arokianathar joined Yordas Group in 2021 as a Regulatory Consultant, following a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry and MSci in Pharmaceutical Chemistry. He is part of the Product Stewardship team at Yordas Group, where he works closely with clients from various sectors such as automotive, aerospace and defense, and consumer to ensure their compliance with existing and upcoming chemical legislation. Jude specializes in PFAS-related legislation, and with his strong scientific and regulatory background, he provides clients with regulatory advice to assist them in preparing for upcoming PFAS bans/restrictions and participating in consultations. Additionally, he is responsible for preparing and delivering communications, including webinars, blogs and fact sheets, on PFAS and other substances of concern.
Adel Malek, Regulatory Consultant
Adel Malek joined the Yordas group in 2022 as a Regulatory Consultant. At Yordas, he leverages his strong research background and liaises with technical experts to identify and provide insights on policy development around emerging substances of concern and their implications for industry. Adel's primary focus areas in the product stewardship unit include monitoring regulatory, research, and media trends. His expertise includes assessing risks associated with products and ensuring that they meet relevant standards and regulations across the globe.
Adel holds a Ph.D. in Microbiology and Immunology from Dartmouth Medical School in the US and has over 15 years of experience executing projects and managing stakeholder relationships.