A customer’s use of the products the distributor supplies determines the regulation(s) to which the distributor is subject. A chemical substance can be subject to multiple statutes and related regulations based upon commercial intent for the substance’s use. A chemical distributor must ensure its sales, marketing, operations, and facility floor personnel are aware of situational regulatory requirements based upon the end use of the chemicals stored and shipped by the distributor. This session will help you navigate these confusing situations and help you stay in compliance.

With the federal government in deregulatory mode, businesses could see an uptick in state regulatory action and enforcement. Industry experts with facilities nationwide will discuss their experiences approaching regulatory uncertainty amidst a changing federal vs state landscape. Join us to learn more about how chemical distribution industry owners and operators are engaging with their state and local governments, what to expect over the next four years, and how to manage your compliance programs.

OSHA’s long-anticipated update to the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS), aligning it with the United Nations’ Globally Harmonized System (GHS) Revision 7, marks a significant regulatory shift for chemical manufacturers, importers, and downstream users in the U.S. This presentation will guide attendees through the key differences between GHS Rev 3 and Rev 7, highlighting new hazard classes such as desensitized explosives and pyrophoric gases, revised classifications for aerosols and flammable gases, and updates to precautionary statements and SDS formatting

Beyond understanding what’s changed, participants will learn how to assess their current compliance status, identify gaps in documentation, labeling, and training, and develop a phased transition plan tailored to their organization’s size and complexity. We’ll explore practical tools for gap analysis, provide cost estimates for SDS and label updates, and present a realistic implementation timeline beginning in August 2025 to meet OSHA’s expected enforcement deadline in 2026. Real-world case studies and lessons learned from early adopters will highlight both common pitfalls and successful strategies.

As the Trump Administration continues to roll back Biden-era regulations, companies are trying to determine how they can best prepare, stay in compliance, and whether investments are necessary. Deadlines for regulations such as the Clean Water Act Hazardous Substance Facility Response Plan and the Risk Management Program amendments are approaching quickly. Join us to hear a panel of industry experts discuss and answer questions based on their experiences coping with the uncertainty of complying with regulatory changes finalized in the previous administration.

This esteemed panel of industry experts will share their strategies for navigating regulatory uncertainty amongst an evolving threat landscape. With federal support and funding significantly reduced—and potential deregulatory actions from the Trump Administration on the horizon—this session will explore how they are adapting to an ever-changing environment.