Information session about REACH

We would like to invite you to attend the information session about REACH on Oktober 7, 2019 from 14:00 – 17:00. We are pleased that “Vereniging Industrieel Oppervlaktebehandelend Nederland (ION) will host this meeting. ION is located at the Einsteinbaan 1 in Nieuwegein.

Background
The entire supply chain of the aerospace industry is influenced by REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals Regulation). REACH is an EU regulation (in force since 2007) adopted to improve protection of human health and the environment, while enhancing the competitiveness of the EU chemicals industry. Chemicals used in industrial processes, but also substances used in cleaning products, paints, textiles, electrical appliances etc. are subject to the REACH regulation, leading to an impact on most companies across the EU, including our the aerospace and defence industry.

Theme
What is the effect of REACH on your business operations? What are your concerns regarding REACH and what can the NAG do for you to ensure that you can still run your business in ten years' time?

Target Audience
This information meeting is interesting for all companies / knowledge institutes that are active in MRO and manufacturing applying surface treatments and using materials that must comply with REACH regulation. Please pass on this invitation to the appropriate person(s) within your organization.

Presentations

• Nel Verstoep, Program Manager Reach at KLM Engineering & Maintenance “Why is REACH important for the Aerospace Industry?”
• Egbert Stremmelaar, Managing Director ION “How are the interests of the Netherlands industry protected in Reach?”
• Jan Wijmenga, Senior policy advisor Chemical Substance Safety “How does the government assess the authorization applications?”

Time Schedule
14:00    Welcome with coffee/tea
14:15    Presentations
15:15    Break
15.30    Discussion led by Frank Jansen, Managing Director NAG
16:15    Network drink
17:00    End of meeting

Costs
Participation to the information meeting is free of charge. However, if you cancel your participation within 5 days before the meeting, 50 euros will be charged.