All Things Chemical

Inside ACS's Green Chemistry Challenge — A Conversation with Adelina Voutchkova, Ph.D. and Richard E. Engler, Ph. D.

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Adelina Voutchkova, Director of Sustainable Development at the American Chemical Society (ACS), and...

Behind the Scenes of Chemical Safety Reform — A Conversation with Ryan Schmit

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week I had the pleasure of speaking with Ryan N. Schmit, Of Counsel with B&C, and Senior Regulatory Consultant with The Acta Group (Acta®). Ryan...

The Future of Chemical Data Intelligence — A Conversation with Greg Gartland, Chief Executive Officer of 3E

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week I had the pleasure of speaking with Greg Gartland, Chief Executive Officer of 3E. We discuss 3E's business offerings, how it defines its pla...

U.S. State PFAS Initiatives — A Conversation with Richard E. Engler, Ph.D. and Carla N. Hutton

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A few months ago, I recorded a podcast with my colleagues, Carla N. Hutton, Senior Regulatory Analyst for B&C, and Dr. Richard E. Engler, Director of ...

EUDR Issues — A Conversation with Claire Hansen

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I sat down with my colleague, L. Claire Hansen, a Legal Intern here at B&C and Regulatory Analyst for The Acta Group (Acta®), B&C's consul...

TSCA Reform — Nine Years Later: Plastics Production, Use, and Recycling - Key TSCA Considerations

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On June 25, 2025, B&C, along with the Environmental Law Institute and the George Washington University Milken Institute of Public Health, sponsored th...

TSCA Reform — Nine Years Later: New Chemicals Review Session

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On June 25, 2025, B&C, along with the Environmental Law Institute and the George Washington University Milken Institute of Public Health, sponsored th...

TSCA Reform — Nine Years Later: Risk Evaluation Session

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On June 25, 2025, B&C, along with the Environmental Law Institute and the George Washington University Milken Institute of Public Health, sponsored th...

TSCA Reform — Nine Years Later: Risk Management Session

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On June 25, 2025, B&C, along with the Environmental Law Institute and the George Washington University Milken Institute of Public Health, sponsored an...

Prop 65 "Short Form" Warning Requirements — A Conversation with Lisa R. Burchi

24 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I sat down with Lisa R. Burchi, Of Counsel to Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. and resident expert on Proposition 65, among many other chemical la...

Loper Bright and the End of Chevron Deference? — A Conversation with Kelly N. Garson

10 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I discuss with my colleague, Kelly N. Garson, a Senior Associate here at B&C and Regulatory Consultant for The Acta Group (Acta®), B&C's c...

First Six Months of the Trump Administration — A Conversation with James V. Aidala

26 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I was pleased to welcome back to the studio Jim Aidala, Senior Government Affairs Consultant at B&C and its consulting affiliate, The Acta ...

Chemical and Material Risk Management Program TSCA Market Analysis — A Conversation with Patricia Underwood, Ph.D., DABT, MBA and Richard E. Engler, Ph.D.

12 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I discuss with Patricia Underwood, Ph.D., DABT, MBA, Chief Toxicologist, Principal Director – Chemical and Material Risk Management, Offi...

Book Announcement — Chemical Product Law and Supply: A Guide to New TSCA

29 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hello, this is Lynn Bergeson. As many of our listeners may know, we here at Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. recently published a book through the American B...

U.S. State PFAS Initiatives — A Conversation with Richard E. Engler, Ph.D. and Carla N. Hutton

15 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I discuss with my colleagues, Carla N. Hutton, Senior Regulatory Analyst for B&C, and Dr. Richard E. Engler, Director of Chemistry for B&C ...

Chemical Law and Policy — A Conversation with Karyn Schmidt

24 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week I had the pleasure of speaking with Karyn Schmidt, now a principal at Squire Patton Boggs in its Public Policy practice, after spending 25 ...

REACH and GHS in Latin America — A Conversation with Melissa Owen

10 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week I had the pleasure of speaking with Melissa Owen, attorney/owner of Ambiente Legal, about the significant regulatory developments regarding ...

CLP Changes And What They Mean For Commercial Operations — A Conversation with Karin Baron and Lioba Oerter

27 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week I had the pleasure of speaking with Lioba Oerter, Director of Expert Services, 3E Expert Service Processing Centre (ESPC), and Karin F. Baro...

Chemical Product Law and Supply Chain Stewardship: A Guide to New TSCA — A Conversation with Richard E. Engler, Ph.D. and Kelly N. Garson

13 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I discuss with my colleagues, Dr. Richard E. Engler, Director of Chemistry for B&C and The Acta Group (Acta®), our consulting affiliate, a...

TSCA Developments — A Conversation with Richard E. Engler, Ph.D.

27 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I discuss Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) developments with my colleague, Dr. Richard E. Engler, Director of Chemistry for B&C and The ...

The New Administration and Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) Developments — A Conversation with Jim Aidala

06 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I sat down with Jim Aidala, Senior Government Affairs Consultant at B&C and its consulting affiliate, The Acta Group (Acta®), to discuss t...

What to Expect from The 119th Congress — A Conversation with Mark Washko

23 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week I discuss with my colleague, Mark Washko, Senior Government Affairs Advisor for B&C and The Acta Group, our consulting affiliate, the new 11...

EPA Final Rule — A Conversation with Richard E. Engler, Ph.D.

19 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Recognizing it has much to do and little time to complete its tasks, the Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT) has been issuing final rules...

Election Outcome — A Conversation with James V. Aidala and Mark J. Washko

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I sat down with our two government affairs experts, Jim Aidala and Mark Washko, to get their take on the very eventful past two weeks and s...

GLP Case Studies/Lessons Learned — A Conversation with Lara Hall

14 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I welcomed to the studio Lara Hall, Senior Regulatory Scientist/Quality Assurance Specialist at B&C and our consulting affiliate, The Acta ...

A Conversation with Deputy Commissioner Jim Jones

31 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week I had the pleasure of speaking with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods, Jim Jones, about all the am...

A Conversation with Linda Reinstein, President and Cofounder of the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO)

17 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week I had the pleasure of speaking with Linda Reinstein, President and Cofounder of the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO), about h...

TSCA Reform: Eight Years Later — Panel 4: Shaping the Agenda, Section 21 Citizens' Petitions and Other Mechanisms Influencing Priority Setting

03 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On June 26, 2024, B&C, along with the Environmental Law Institute and the George Washington University Milken Institute of Public Health, sponsored th...

TSCA Reform: Eight Years Later — Panel 3: New Chemical Review

26 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On June 26, 2024, B&C, along with the Environmental Law Institute and the George Washington University Milken Institute of Public Health, sponsored th...

TSCA Reform: Eight Years Later — Panel 2: Risk Evaluation and the Supporting Role Sections 4 and 8 Play

19 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On June 26, 2024, B&C, along with the Environmental Law Institute and the George Washington University Milken Institute of Public Health, sponsored th...

TSCA Reform: Eight Years Later — Panel 1: Risk Management

12 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On June 26, 2024, B&C, along with the Environmental Law Institute and the George Washington University Milken Institute of Public Health, sponsored th...

Why are TSCA Citizen Petitions Filed? — A Conversation with Michael Connett

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week I had the pleasure of speaking with Michael Connett, Partner with Siri & Glimstad, LLP to discuss his epic litigation representing Food & Wa...

Canada Proposes Exclusion of Fluoropolymers from PFAS — A Conversation with W. Scott Thurlow

15 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week I had the pleasure of speaking with W. Scott Thurlow with Thurlow Law & Public Affairs, headquartered Ottawa, Ontario, about Canada's most r...

Sponsor's Role in Regulatory Testing — A Conversation with Lara Hall

01 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I welcomed to the studio Lara Hall, Senior Regulatory Scientist/Quality Assurance Specialist at B&C and our consulting affiliate, The Acta ...

HCS 2024 — A Conversation with Karin F. Baron

18 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I welcomed back to the studio Karin F. Baron, Director of Hazard Communication and International Registration Strategy at B&C and our consu...

Perspectives from OPP to OPPT — A Conversation with Elissa Reaves, Ph.D.

20 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I had the pleasure of speaking with Elissa Reaves, Ph.D., Director, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT) at the U.S. Environmen...

What is Green Chemistry? — A Conversation with Joel A. Tickner, Ph.D.

06 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week I had the pleasure of speaking with Joel A. Tickner, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Public Health, University of Massachusetts Lowell, and...

The Importance of Government Affairs Engagement — A Conversation with Mark Washko

23 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week I discuss with my colleague, Mark Washko, Senior Government Affairs Advisor for B&C and The Acta Group, our consulting affiliate, the import...

A European Perspective on Food Law — A Conversation with Nora von Bergen, LL.M.

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week I had the pleasure of speaking with Nora von Bergen, LL.M., a lawyer with Food Lex AG, to discuss her role as an accomplished food practitio...

Utility of Consortia Advocacy — A Conversation with Heather J. Blankinship

25 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week I discuss with my colleague, Heather Blankinship, Senior Scientist/Regulatory Consultant for B&C and The Acta Group, and Senior Manager for ...

Asbestos Reporting Rule — A Conversation with Richard E. Engler, Ph.D.

11 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week I discuss with my colleague, Dr. Richard E. Engler, Director of Chemistry for B&C and The Acta Group, our consulting affiliate, the U.S. Env...

FIFRA Hot Topic Issues — A Conversation with Jim Aidala

28 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I was excited to sit down with Jim Aidala, Senior Government Affairs Consultant at B&C and its consulting affiliate, The Acta Group, to dis...

TSCA Section 8(a)(7) PFAS Reporting Rule — A Conversation with Richard E. Engler, Ph.D.

07 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week I discuss with my colleague, Dr. Richard E. Engler, Director of Chemistry for B&C and The Acta Group, our consulting affiliate, the super-ho...

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Standards — A Conversation with The Honorable Leo E. Strine, Jr.

22 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week I had the distinct pleasure of visiting with former Chief Justice of the Delaware Supreme Court, the Honorable Leo E. Strine, Jr., Of Counse...

TSCA Developments in 2024 — A Conversation with Richard E. Engler, Ph.D.

08 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week I discuss with my colleague, Dr. Richard E. Engler, Director of Chemistry for B&C and The Acta Group, our consulting affiliate, what to expe...

What to Expect on Capitol Hill in 2024 — A Conversation with Jim Aidala

25 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I sat down with Jim Aidala, Senior Government Affairs Consultant at B&C and its consulting affiliate, The Acta Group. As many of our listen...

GRAS: Are Changes in Our Future? — A Conversation with Karin F. Baron

11 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I welcomed back to the studio Karin F. Baron, Director of Hazard Communication and International Registration Strategy at B&C and our consu...

EPA's Proposed Registration of a Sprayable RNAi Biopesticide — A Conversation with Meibao Zhuang, Ph.D.

14 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, listeners are in for a real treat as I sit down with Dr. Meibao Zhuang, Senior Scientist/Regulatory Consultant with B&C and our consulting ...

Community Outreach and Environmental Justice — A Conversation with Rachel James of the SELC

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I had the distinct pleasure of visiting with Rachel James, an attorney with the Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC). Rachel's backgrou...

Rev 10 GHS — A Conversation with Karin F. Baron

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I welcomed back to the studio Karin F. Baron, Director of Hazard Communication and International Registration Strategy at B&C and our consu...

TSCA Reform — Seven Years Later: Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Session

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On June 29, 2023, B&C, along with the Environmental Law Institute and the George Washington  University Milken Institute of Public Health, sponsored ...

TSCA Reform — Seven Years Later: New Chemicals Review Session

26 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On June 29, 2023, B&C, along with the Environmental Law Institute and the George Washington  University Milken Institute of Public Health, sponsored ...

TSCA Reform — Seven Years Later: Risk Management Session

19 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On June 29, 2023, B&C, along with the Environmental Law Institute and the George Washington University Milken Institute of Public Health, sponsored an...

TSCA Reform — Seven Years Later: Risk Evaluation Session

12 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On June 29, 2023, B&C, along with the Environmental Law Institute and the George Washington University Milken Institute of Public Health, sponsored th...

Lessons in Effective Government Advocacy — A Conversation with Mark Washko

28 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week I had the distinct pleasure of visiting with Mark Washko, Head of Federal Government Affairs at BASF Corporation. I have worked with Mark an...

PMN Review and Orders — A Conversation with Richard E. Engler, Ph.D.

14 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we are re-releasing my conversation with Dr. Richard E. Engler, Director of Chemistry for B&C and The Acta Group (Acta®), our consulting a...

Section 6 Advocacy and the Importance of Being Early — A Conversation with Richard E. Engler, Ph.D.

31 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week I discuss with my colleague, Dr. Richard E. Engler, Director of Chemistry for B&C and The Acta Group, our consulting affiliate, the importan...

Competitive Advantage of Product Stewardship — A Conversation with Catherine M. Croke, DBA

17 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I was excited to speak with Dr. Catherine M. Croke, Bergeson &Campbell's and our consulting affiliate's, The Acta Group, Director of Produc...

The Hazard Communication Standard — A Conversation with Lesa Rice-Jackson, CPPS, Ph.D.

03 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week I had the pleasure of visiting with Dr. Lesa Rice-Jackson, CPPS, Managing Principal Consultant, Rice Jackson Health Safety & Regulatory Comp...

EPA Adds Two New Chemical Categories: What It Means to Chemical Innovators — A Conversation with Richard E. Engler, Ph.D.

20 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we are re-releasing a podcast I recorded with my colleague, Dr. Richard E. Engler, Director of Chemistry for B&C and The Acta Group, our co...

CLP Changes — A Conversation with Lee Bowers and Karin F. Baron

06 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week I had the pleasure of speaking with Lee Bowers, Vice President -- Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS), RPM International, Inc., and Bergeso...

A Conversation with Rear Admiral Melissa Bert, Esquire (Ret.)

22 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week I had the pleasure of speaking with Retired Rear Admiral Melissa Bert, who served as the Judge Advocate General and Chief Counsel of the U....

A Conversation with Shanisha Y. Smith, Esquire

08 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week I had the pleasure of speaking with Shanisha Smith, Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Counsel for LyondellBasell, about her role as co...

PFAS under REACH — A Conversation with Jane S. Vergnes, Ph.D.

25 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Jane Vergnes, Director of Toxicology and Vice President, Scientific Affairs, here at B&C and its con...

PMN Review and Orders — A Conversation with Richard E. Engler, Ph.D.

11 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Dr. Richard E. Engler, Director of Chemistry for B&C and The Acta Group (Acta®), our consulting affiliate, returned to the studio to discu...

TSCA: New and Old — A Conversation with the Legendary Robert M. Sussman

27 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I sat down with the truly legendary Robert M. Sussman, of Sussman & Associates, to discuss Bob's extraordinary career engaging in all thing...

Modernization of Cosmetic Regulations Act of 2022 — A Conversation with Karin F. Baron

13 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I welcomed back to the studio Karin F. Baron, Director of Hazard Communication and International Registration Strategy at B&C and our consu...

The East Palestine Train Derailment: Behind the Scenes with Three Former Government Officials

30 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, has inspired a lot of conversation involving a wide range of topics, including emergency response measur...

What is Product Stewardship's Value to a Company? — A Conversation with Tina N. Armstrong, Ph.D.

16 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I sat down with Dr. Tina N. Armstrong, a Vice President with Arcadis U.S., Inc., to discuss the role of product stewardship in business org...

Product Stewardship, Supply Chain, and Downstream User Engagement — A Conversation with Catherine M. Croke, DBA

02 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I had the pleasure of catching up with Dr. Catherine M. Croke, B&C's and our consulting affiliate's, The Acta Group, new Director of Produc...

Health Canada's Update to Rev 7/8 of GHS — A Conversation with Karin F. Baron

16 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I welcomed back to the studio Karin F. Baron, Director of Hazard Communication and International Registration Strategy at B&C and our consu...

What to Expect on Capitol Hill and at EPA OCSPP in 2023 — A Conversation with Jim Aidala

02 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I sat down with Jim Aidala, Senior Government Affairs Consultant at B&C and its consulting affiliate, The Acta Group. We discuss what to ex...

What to Expect in Chemicals Policy and Regulation in 2023 — A Conversation with Richard E. Engler, Ph.D.

19 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Dr. Richard E. Engler, Director of Chemistry for B&C and The Acta Group (Acta®), our consulting affiliate, returned to the studio to discu...

EPA Adds Two New Chemical Categories: What It Means to Chemical Innovators — A Conversation with Richard E. Engler, Ph.D.

05 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Dr. Richard E. Engler, Director of Chemistry for B&C and The Acta Group, our consulting affiliate, returned to the studio to discuss the U....

TSCA Regulation of Articles: The Saga Continues — A Conversation with Richard E. Engler, Ph.D.

08 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Dr. Richard E. Engler, Director of Chemistry for B&C and The Acta Group, our consulting affiliate, returned to the studio to discuss the st...

Keeping up with CLP Changes — A Conversation with Karin F. Baron

10 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I welcomed back to the studio Karin F. Baron, Senior Regulatory Consultant at B&C and our consulting affiliate, The Acta Group. Karin and I...

Biotech's Emergence in the EU and Globally — A Conversation with Dr. Claire Skentelbery

27 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I sat down with Dr. Claire Skentelbery, Director General, EuropaBio -- The European Association for Bioindustries. Many of you may know Cla...

Misunderstood: The Excise Tax No One Likes or Understands — A Conversation with Douglas Charnas and Richard E. Engler, Ph.D.

13 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week I sat down with Doug Charnas, a nationally- recognized corporate and tax attorney and partner at McGlinchey, in its Washington, D.C. offices...

The New Era of Smarter Food Safety — A Conversation with Karin Baron

29 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I welcomed back to the studio Karin F. Baron, Senior Regulatory Consultant at B&C and our consulting affiliate, The Acta Group. Karin and I...

TSCA New Approach Methodologies — A Conversation with James W. Cox

15 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week I sat down with James Cox, M.S., Senior Scientist with B&C. James is an exceptional biologist with significant experience assessing the risk...

Do We Need An Animal Protection Agency? — A Conversation with Prof. Delcianna J. Winders

01 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week I sat down with Professor Delcianna J. Winders, Professor and Animal Law and Policy Institute Director at the Vermont Law School. Professor ...

Is There A New Chemical Bias? — A Conversation with Richard E. Engler, Ph.D.

18 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week I sat down with Dr. Richard E. Engler, B&C's and The Acta Group's (our consulting affiliate) Director of Chemistry, to discuss the new chemi...

The National Tribal Toxics Council — A Conversation with Dianne Barton, Ph.D.

04 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I sat down with Dr. Dianne Barton, Water Quality Coordinator at the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission in Portland, Oregon, where ...

Tips for Working with Foreign Regulators in China — A Conversation with David Cragin, Ph.D.

21 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I sat down with David Cragin, Ph.D., DABT®, Quality Assurance and External Affairs Director for a large multinational pharmaceutical compa...

Food Pesticide Residues — A Conversation with Sheryl Dolan and Meibao Zhuang, Ph.D.

07 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I sat down with Sheryl Lindros Dolan, Senior Regulatory Consultant with B&C and Senior Regulatory Specialist with our consulting affiliate,...

Balancing Wildlife Protection and Responsible Pesticide Use — A Conversation with EPA's Jake Li

23 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I sat down with Jake Li, Deputy Assistant Administrator for Pesticide Programs, Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention, U.S. En...

OEHHA and Prop 65 Update — A Conversation with Lisa R. Burchi

09 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I sat down with Lisa R. Burchi, Of Counsel, Bergeson & Campbell, P.C., and resident expert on Proposition 65 (Prop 65), among many other ch...

GHS Update — A Conversation with Karin Baron

26 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I welcomed back to the studio Karin F. Baron, Senior Regulatory Consultant at B&C and our consulting affiliate, The Acta Group. Karin is an...

Trends in Product Sustainability and Circularity — A Conversation with Kate Sellers

12 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week I had the pleasure of sitting down again with one of my favorite people on planet Earth, Kate Sellers, Technical Fellow at ERM, where Kate l...

A Look Into The Household & Commercial Products Association — A Conversation with Steven Bennett, Ph.D.

28 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I sat down with Dr. Steven Bennett, Executive Vice President, Scientific & Regulatory Affairs, Household & Commercial Products Association,...

FIFRA Hot Topics — A Conversation with Jim Aidala

14 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I sat down with Jim Aidala, Senior Government Affairs Consultant at B&C and its consulting affiliate, The Acta Group. As a former Assistant...

Reflections on TSCA Implementation — A Conversation with Alexandra Dunn

31 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I was delighted to visit again with Alexandra Dunn, now a Partner with Baker Botts and immediate past Assistant Administrator of the U.S. E...

What Is Going On With UK REACH? — A Conversation with Jane S. Vergnes, Ph.D. and Steven P. Brennan, Ph.D.

17 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I sat down with Dr. Jane Vergnes, Director of Toxicology and Vice President, Scientific Affairs, here at B&C and its consulting affiliate, ...

The "PIPing" Point — A Conversation with Kelly Scanlon, DrPH, Director of EHS at IPC

03 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week I had the pleasure of sitting down with Kelly Scanlon, DrPH, CIH, Director of Environmental Policy & Research, Global Government Relations,...

Toxics and Human Rights — A Conversation with Baskut Tuncak, Director of TURI

17 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week I had the pleasure of sitting down with Baskut Tuncak, newly named Director, Toxics Use Reduction Institute (TURI), at the University of Mas...

Bergeson & Campbell's 2022 Forecast

03 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week I was thrilled to sit down with James V. Aidala, B&C's Senior Government Affairs Consultant, and Dr. Richard E. Engler, B&C's and The Acta G...

How Can Battery Production Be Greener? — A Conversation with Mathy Stanislaus

20 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Mathy Stanislaus was recently appointed as Vice Provost and Executive Director of Drexel University's Environmental Collaboratory, which brings int...

The Delicate Balance between Food and Climate — A Conversation with Katherine Meighan of IFAD

06 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week I was delighted to sit down with Katherine Meighan, Associate Vice-President and General Counsel of the International Fund for Agricultural ...

What do "reasonably foreseen" and "unreasonable risk" really mean? — A Conversation with Richard Engler, Ph.D. and Todd Stedeford, Ph.D.

23 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week I sat down with Dr. Richard E. Engler, B&C's and The Acta Group's (our consulting affiliate) Director of Chemistry, and Dr. Todd J. Stedefor...

A Conversation with Michal Freedhoff, Ph.D., Assistant Administrator, OCSPP

09 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week I was delighted to sit down with Dr. Michal I. Freedhoff, Assistant Administrator, Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention (OCSP...