Conference Description:

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This 2 day seminar will go into the specifics of the REACH and RoHS regulations, provide case studies and share lessons learned so your organization can benefit from the mistakes of others. We will review the latest on both directives and will draw out key developments and key dates (if applicable) with particular emphasis on requirements for US firms.

REACH and RoHS have been referred to as "…one of the most complex regulations in the history of the EU." Do not miss this 2 day seminar to find out why.

Learning Objectives:

After completing this seminar, you will gain a better understanding of:
Understanding your organization’s liability under RoHS and REACH.
Review case studies.
Discuss lessons learned applications to ensure full compliance.
RoHS and REACH guidelines
REACH Registration of Substances
Introduction to REACH
Articles and REACH
Substances of Very High Concerns (SVHC)
Supply chain communication
Compliance enforcement
Basics of RoHS
Background and content of RoHS
Responsibility for RoHS
International requirements of RoHS
WEEE - background and content of WEEE and how to work to meet requirements
Material testing methods

Seminar Fee Includes:

lunch
AM-PM Tea/Coffee
Seminar Material
USB with seminar presentation
Hard copy of presentation
Attendance Certificate
$100 Gift Cert for next seminar


Areas Covered:

Topics covered in this seminar include:

REACH Registration of Substances
Introduction to REACH
Articles and REACH
Substances of Very High Concerns (SVHC)
Supply chain communication
Compliance enforcement
Basics of RoHS
Background and content of RoHS
Responsibility for RoHS
International requirements of RoHS
WEEE - background and content of WEEE and how to work to meet requirements
Material testing methods.
Overview of three of the most important materials regulations, the processes, and the programs needed
RoHS 1 and 2 Compliance
REACH Compliance
US Dodd-Frank Conflict Minerals Reporting
Improving data collection by using Jig 101, IEC 62474, IPC 1752
Managing suppliers with procurement contracts
Effectively using technology for tracking and managing compliance

Who will Benefit:

Automotive,
Electronics,
Medical devices,
Chemical,
Toys,
Industrial machinery
Manufacturing Professionals
Anyone new to RoHS and or REACH and need to understand the regulations.
Anyone responsible for RoHS and REACH compliance.
Quality Managers,
Environmental Managers,
Purchasers,
Buyers.


Topic Background:

REACH and RoHS conformity have banned problematic toxic and environmentally hazardous elements such as lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) and polybrominated diphenylether (PBDE) in quantities not exceeding a maximum of 0.1 percent by mass in products.

Restrictions of the use of certain Hazardous Substances (RoHS) and Registration, Evaluation Authorization and Restriction of Chemical Substances (REACH) are European requirements on chemicals and chemical substances used in products.

REACH is required by the EU for products containing chemical compounds. It is also required by US exporters for all suppliers exporting products to the EU. Even though you many not be an exporter, you may have to still comply with these regulations.

Companies shipping parts or products into Europe must comply with EU REACH and RoHS regulations. EU REACH creates increased risk of product recalls, or bans that must be proactively addressed to ensure continued market access. Products containing harnesses, hydraulic components, rubber or PVC are at a higher risk of containing restricted materials.

REACH applies to solvents, fragrances, metals, alloys, pigments, dyes, fertilizers, cosmetics, detergents, polymers, electronic equipment, furniture, textile toys, etc.


AGENDA

Day 01(8:30 AM - 4:30 PM)

08.30 am - 09.00 am: Registration
9:00 am - 9:30 am REACH Registration of Substances
9:30 am -10:00 am Introduction to REACH
10:00 am-10:30 - am Articles and REACH
10:30 am-10:45 - am Break
10:45 am-11:15 - am Substances of Very High Concerns (SVHC)
11:15 am-12:00 noon - Supply chain communication
12:00 pm-1:00 pm - Improving data collection by using Jig 101, IEC 62474, IPC 1752
1:00 pm-2:00 pm - Lunch
2:00 pm-3:00 pm - Managing suppliers with procurement contracts
3:00 pm-3:10 pm - Break
3:10 pm-4:00 pm - Effective using technology for tracking and managing compliance
4:00 pm-4:30 pm - Day 1 Wrap-up

Day 02(8:30 AM - 4:00 PM)

8:30 am-9:00 am - Day 1 Revision
9:00 am-9:30 am - Basics of RoHS
9:30 am-10:00 am - Background and content of RoHS
10:00 am-10:30 am - Responsibility for RoHS
10:30 am-10:45 am - Break
10:45 am-11:15 am - International requirements of RoHS
11:15 am-12:00 noon - WEEE - background and content of WEEE and how to work to meet requirements
12:00 noon-1:00 pm - Material testing methods
1:00 pm-2:00 pm - Lunch
2:00 pm-4:00 pm - Compliance enforcement Overview of three of the most important materials regulations, the processes, and the programs needed
RoHS 1 and 2 Compliance
REACH Compliance
US Dodd-Frank Conflict Minerals Reporting
4:00 pm -4:30 pm - Course Wrap-up


SPEAKER

Kelly Eisenhardt

Kelly Eisenhardt
Co-Founder and Managing Director at BlueCircle Advisors LLC

Ms. Eisenhardt is Co-Founder and Managing Director at BlueCircle Advisors LLC, a consulting firm that provides strategy and programming to address product compliance risks, sales and revenue protection, and compliance and sustainability practices throughout the supply chain.

With 20 years’ experience in IT and Compliance Software Development, her former roles include: Executive Director of Environmental Programs, at Fair Factories Clearinghouse; Environmental Compliance Manager and Design for Environment programs at EMC Corporation; and Director of Product Management at PTC Corporation for Windchill Product Analytics – an environmental compliance software.

She is a journalist for industry trade publications such as 3BL, JustMeans, Social Earth, CSRwire, Ethical Performance, and CSR@Risk with a focus on trends in product compliance, supply chain transparency, and corporate social responsibility.

In 2015, she traveled with Asia Pulp and Paper to Indonesia and Sumatra to research and write about the company’s zero deforestation efforts and social responsibility programs.

In May 2016, she delivered her paper on “Advancing Product Design with Environmental Compliance,” at the IEEE/ISCPCE conference in Anaheim, California. She is currently on assignment with an IT infrastructure company to build Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs specializing in anti-trafficking compliance, sustainability programming and reporting, and cybersecurity compliance for supply chains.



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