Background
As the Asia-Pacific chemical industry navigates a complex and evolving regulatory landscape, ensuring compliance and fostering sustainable development are paramount. The 18th Chemical Regulatory Annual Conference (CRAC) Singapore 2026 serves as a premier platform to bridge the gap between regulatory authorities, industry pioneers, and stakeholders.
Supported by the Singapore Chemical Industry Council (SCIC) and organized by REACH24H, this conference offers deep-dive insights into the shifting frameworks across the Asia-Pacific region and beyond. It provides enterprises with the strategic clarity needed to navigate the evolving global regulatory environment, covering critical updates from China, Australia, New Zealand, India, and ASEAN countries.
Key Takeaways
Attendees of CRAC Singapore 2026 will gain insights into the following areas:
Asia-Pacific regulatory landscape: Regulatory developments and compliance requirements across China, South Korea, Japan, Southeast Asia, India, and Oceania, including updates on China MEE Order 12, K-REACH, Australia AICIS, and New Zealand's HSNO Act
PFAS management and regulatory trends: Scientific developments and policy directions regarding per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances across jurisdictions
Green chemistry and sustainable transition: Frameworks for alternative chemical assessment tools and compliance pathways for recycled plastics under evolving certification schemes
Dangerous goods transportation compliance: Perspectives from a European DGSA on aligning China, India, and ASEAN countries with the ADR framework
Cosmetics regulatory requirements: Assessment requirements and compliance differences between ASEAN countries and China
Emerging market compliance: Regulatory pathways for Thailand (THCAS), the Philippines (CCO and PCL under DENR-EMB), Vietnam (Law on Chemicals), India (CMSR), and Halal certification
Schedule (September 28-29, 2026)
| Time | Topics | Speakers |
| September 28 (Monday) | ||
| 08:00-09:00 | Registration | |
| 09:00-09:10 | Opening Remarks | |
| 09:10-09:50 | Global GHS Regulatory Updates and Corporate Compliance Strategies | Fabien Henry, Manager Regulatory Affairs, Southeast Asia Nickel Institute |
| 09:50-10:30 | China, India & ASEAN Countries – The ADR as an Ultimate Goal? The View of a European DGSA | Willi Wesselowscky, Senior Expert for Dangerous Goods Management & Plant Safety UMCO GmbH |
| 10:30-11:00 | Coffee Break | |
| 11:00-11:40 | From Regulation to Law: Insights into the Regulatory Focus and Enforcement Trends of the Chemical Safety Law | Shanjun Mu, Former Vice President Qingdao Safety Engineering Research Institute, Sinopec |
| 11:40-12:20 | Vietnam's Latest Customs Management Measures and Compliance Practices for Chemical Import and Export | Hai Tien Minh Former Vinachemia Officer |
| 12:20-13:30 | Lunch | |
| 13:30-14:10 | The Development of Alternative Chemical Assessment Tools in the Context of Green and Sustainable Transition | Yvonne Zhang, Regulatory Expert REACH24H Consulting Group |
| 14:10-14:50 | PFAS Management and Regulatory Trends: Scientific Insights and Policy Implications | Jun Huang, Professor Tsinghua University |
| 14:50-15:20 | Coffee Break | |
| 15:20-16:00 | Comparison between the REACH-like Regulations: EU REACH, UK REACH, Turkey KKDIK and K-REACH | Eden Ding, Regulatory Expert REACH24H Consulting Group |
| 16:00-16:40 | Navigating US & EU Sustainable Packaging Rules: Compliance Strategies for Food-Contact Recycled Plastics and the PPWR | Aaron Cheng, Regulatory Expert REACH24H Consulting Group |
| 16:40-17:00 | Panel Discussion: Sustainability and Extended Producer Responsibility in China, US, EU and ASEAN Countries | |
| September 29 (Tuesday) | ||
| 09:00-09:40 | Navigating the Evolving Landscape: Updates on China's New Chemical Substance Registration under MEE Order No. 12 | Kintan Xu, General Manager, Chemical Division REACH24H Consulting Group |
| 09:40-10:20 | Cosmetic Assessment Requirements: Differences Between ASEAN and China | Roy Lu, Regional Director, Regulatory Affairs & Quality Management Shiseido Asia Pacific |
| 10:20-10:50 | Coffee Break | |
| 10:50-11:30 | Latest Developments in the Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS): 2025 Categorization Guidelines and AIIC Updates | Nick Zovko, Head of Regulatory Affairs Chemistry Australia |
| 11:30-12:10 | Managing Risks under the HSNO Act: The Key Role of the Chemical Industry | Barry S Dyer, Chief Executive Responsible Care New Zealand |
| 12:10-13:30 | Lunch | |
| 13:30-14:10 | Bridging the Gap: From MSIHC Rules to the Comprehensive Framework of CMSR in India | Aman Sharma, Global Regulatory Affairs Consultant REACH24H Consulting Group |
| 14:10-14:50 | The Law on Chemicals in Practice: Implementation Updates and Compliance Pathways for Chemicals in Vietnam | Hai Tien Minh Former Vinachemia Officer |
| 14:50-15:20 | Coffee Break | |
| 15:20-16:00 | The Road to THCAS: Preparing for Thailand's Chemical Substance Authorization System | Official Representative |
| 16:00-16:40 | Ensuring Compliance: The Latest on Chemical Control Order and the Priority Chemicals List (PCL) from DENR-EMB | Roland Omar C. Tamani, Engineer II Environmental Management Bureau, Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR-EMB) |
| 16:40-17:20 | Beyond Certification: Strategic Compliance with Halal Certification in Indonesia | Center for Halal Industry |
* Topics and speakers are subject to change.
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Registration
| Ticket Type | Price | Validity |
| Regular | S$ 1,800 | |
| SCIC Member Rate | S$ 1,200 | Exclusive to SCIC members |
| Register Now | ||
Note:
Fees include taxes, conference attendance, materials, lunch, and refreshments during the conference. Travel expenses are not included.
Enjoy a 20% discount for group registrations of 5 or more from the same organization.
Member rate and group discount are non-combinable.
Venue
CRAC Singapore 2026 will be hosted at the Pan Pacific Singapore (Ocean 4&5, Level 2).
Located at 7 Raffles Boulevard, Marina Square, the venue offers a premium conference environment in the heart of Singapore, providing participants with world-class hospitality and the perfect setting to connect with global regulatory leaders and experts.
CRAC Global 2026
Oct 21–23, 2026｜Wuyishan, China
18th Chemical Regulatory Annual Conference
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this conference, please contact us at:
Contact Person: Qingxiu Li
Tel: +86-571-8700-7592
Email: crac@reach24h.com
