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
Cross-regional regulatory comparison: Comparative analysis of REACH-like frameworks, including EU REACH, UK REACH, and KKDIK to identify convergence and divergence in registration obligations
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: Updates on IATA, IMDG, European ADR, and China JT/T 617 regulatory requirements and key operational differences
Cosmetics regulatory requirements in China: Safety assessment methodologies and compliance obligations under China's cosmetics regulatory framework
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 |
| 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 |
| 09:50-10:30 | Transporting Dangerous Goods in the New Regulatory Era: Updates of IATA and IMDG, the differences of the Europe ADR and China JT/T 617 |
| 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 |
| 11:40-12:20 | Vietnam's Latest Customs Management Measures and Compliance Practices for Chemical Import and Export |
| 12:20-13:30 | Lunch |
| 13:30-14:10 | The Development of Alternative Chemical Assessment Tools in the Context of Green and Sustainable Transition |
| 14:10-14:50 | PFAS Management and Regulatory Trends: Scientific Insights and Policy Implications |
| 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 |
| 16:00-16:40 | Overcoming Trade Barriers: Chemical Compliance Challenges and Sustainable Certifications for Recycled Plastics |
| September 29 (Tuesday) | |
| 09:00-09:40 | Navigating the Evolving Landscape: Updates on China's New Chemical Substance Registration under MEE Order No. 12 |
| 09:40-10:20 | Evaluation Methods and Compliance Responses for Comprehensive Safety Assessments of Cosmetics in China |
| 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 |
| 11:30-12:10 | Managing Risks under the HSNO Act: Key Updates from the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA NZ) |
| 12:10-13:30 | Lunch |
| 13:30-14:10 | Bridging the Gap: From MSIHC Rules to the Comprehensive Framework of CMSR in India |
| 14:10-14:50 | The Law on Chemicals in Practice: Implementation Updates and Compliance Pathways for Chemicals in Vietnam |
| 14:50-15:20 | Coffee Break |
| 15:20-16:00 | The Road to THCAS: Preparing for Thailand's Chemical Substance Authorization System |
| 16:00-16:40 | Ensuring Compliance: The Latest on Chemical Control Order and the Priority Chemicals List (PCL) from DENR-EMB |
| 16:40-17:20 | Beyond Certification: Strategic Compliance with Halal Certification in Indonesia |
* Topics and speakers are subject to change.
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Registration
| Ticket Type | Price | Validity |
| Early Bird | S$ 1,440 | Until July 24, 2026 |
| 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 seminar. Travel expenses are not included.
Enjoy a 20% discount for group registrations of 5 or more from the same organization.
Group discounts cannot be combined with SCIC member rates.
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.
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Contact Us
If you have any questions about this conference, please contact us at:
Tel: +86-187 5713 6514
Email: renjiaqi@reach24h.com
