About the Conference

The Asian Chemicals Forum (ACF) is the leading platform for discussions on chemical safety management, regulatory compliance, and sustainable industry practices across Asia and beyond. Jointly organized by RRMA and HCF, with GPC as the principal sponsor, ACF fosters an in-depth dialogue between government officials, industry leaders, NGOs, and academia to drive responsible chemical management. 

Building on the success of the HCF initiative since 2009, ACF addresses the evolving landscape of chemical regulations, sustainability, and compliance frameworks through high-impact discussions, expert panels, and networking opportunities. 

RRMA Annual Gathering and Training

Regulatory Representatives and Managers Association (RRMA)  will be hosting annual gathering and trainings in parallel to the ACF conference. Providing in-depth regulatory knowledge sharing and capacity building activities with cases from across industries and countries.

Organizers and Partners

Joint Organizers
Knowledge Partner & Principal Sponsor
Organizing Partners
Media Associate
Program Partners*
*ECHA and the European Commission were partners in 2023, the other partners were partners in 2023 and will be partners in 2025 as well.

Why Attend?

Engage with Global Experts

Connect with government officials, regulatory authorities, and industry pioneers from Asia, Europe, and the USA

Explore Cutting-Edge Innovations

Learn about emerging solutions for chemical risk management and compliance

Stay Ahead of Regulatory Trends

Gain exclusive insights into upcoming chemical regulations and sustainability practices

Network with Industry Leaders

Expand your professional network through B2B matchmaking, roundtable discussions, and panel sessions

Showcase Your Brand

Position your company as an industry leader through exhibitions, sponsorships, and speaking opportunities

Conference Themes

Theme 1

Global Regulatory Impacts on Asian Market

Theme 2

Make in India Initiative, Challenges and Opportunities for Chemicals Sector

Theme 3

GHS Developments and Its Implications on Asian Market

Theme 4

Global Framework on Chemicals Targets and Indicators

Conference Highlights

Keynote
Keynote Addresses

Delivered by top industry experts and regulatory authorities from UNEP, OECD, ECHA, and the European Commission

Panel Discussion
Expert-Led Panel Discussions

Tackling major chemical industry challenges with government officials, policymakers, and business leaders

Roundtable
CEO Roundtable

A high-level discussion on sustainable chemical portfolios and regulatory adaptation

Expo
Compliance Expo Asia 2025

Showcasing the latest innovations and services in compliance and sustainability

Schedule

  • Day 01 08 Oct 2025
  • Day 02 09 Oct 2025
09:30
10:00

Registration

10:00
11:30

RRMA Introduction and Overview

  • WTO and Technical Regulations (like REACH) (RRMA)
  • Global Overview on Chemicals Regulations 2025-26 (GPC)

11:30
12:00

Exhibition/Break

12:00
12:45

OECD: GLP - Implementation & Management (Ekta Kapoor – Head of GLP Authority India)

12:45
13:45

ECHA: How to Act in the Evaluation Process to remain Compliant

13:45
14:30

Lunch/Break

14:30
15:30

UNITAR: GHS & SDS Authoring

15:30
16:15

CII: ESG; Shikhar Jain, Executive Director EMD, CII

16:15
17:00

FSSC 24 000: Social Accountability

17:00
17:30

Exhibition/Break

17:30
18:30

RRMA General Assembly

18:30
19:30

CEO Roundtable

19:30
onwards

Dinner

09:30
10:00

Registration

10:00
11:00

Inaugural Session (1 Hour)

11:00
11:30

Tea / Coffee Break

11:30
13:00

Session 1: Country-Specific Session (1.5 Hours, Presentation Format): Chair: Government of India. Topic: Strategies to further enable Make-in-India for Chemicals and Allied Sectors.

13:00
14:00

Lunch

14:00
15:00

Session2.a:Region-Specific Session 1 (1Hour, Panel Format): Chair: UNITAR. Topic: GHS Implementation and impact on Asian Industries.

15:00
16:00

Session 2.b: Region-Specific Session 2 (1 Hour, Panel Format): Chair: Asian government representative (Korean or Malaysian representative)? Topic:Global Regulatory Developments: The Impact on Asian Industries

16:00
16:30

Tea / Coffee Break

16:30
17:30

Session 3.a: Global Session 1 (1 Hour, Panel Format): Chair: UNEP / GFC. Topics: Targets and Indicators for Chemicals.

17:30
18:30

Session 3.b: Global Session 2 (1 Hour, Panel Format): Chair: OECD Topics: Substitution of Chemicals of Concern - Practical approaches for replacing PFAS

18:30
19:00

Closing Session: Reflections, discussions, and next steps.

19:00
onwards

Dinner and Cocktail Networking Event

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Expo

Compliance Expo Asia

Exhibition at ACF 2025

Held alongside the Asian Chemicals Forum 2025, Compliance Expo Asia is a dedicated exhibition showcasing cutting-edge solutions, regulatory services, testing capabilities, and sustainability innovations in the chemical industry.

This two-day exhibition provides a platform for service providers, technology developers, laboratories, and compliance consultants to present their offerings to a targeted audience of industry leaders, regulators, and decision-makers.

With participants from across Asia, Europe, and the USA, the expo fosters high-impact networking, live demonstrations, and knowledge exchange – making it a must-visit for anyone involved in chemical safety, environmental stewardship, or regulatory compliance.

Become a Sponsor

Previous Event Highlights: ACF 2023

Location: India Habitat Centre, New Delhi

Countries Represented: India, Europe, Asia Pacific, UAE, Middle East

Total Registrations: 277 total registrants (171 in-person, 96 companies represented)

Speakers: Industry experts from UNITAR, UNEP, UNECE, OECD, European Commission, RRMA, GPC and leading chemical companies

Key Topics

  • The UN Framework for Chemicals & Waste Management
  • Regulatory Developments in Asia & Beyond
  • Forever Chemicals & Endocrine Disruptors: Global Responses
  • Sustainability & Industry Innovation

Past Attendees Statistics

Key Takeaways from ACF 2023:

  • A strong call for harmonized regulatory frameworks across Asia
  • Increased interest in green chemistry and circular economy initiatives
  • Strengthened industry-government collaborations for regulatory compliance

Past Event Sponsors

GPC
Vipragen
Auxilife
Essem
Ross Science
Ramdev Chemical Industries
Deligence Bio
ChemSolve
Bioneeds

Join us at the conference and be part of the change!

Gain valuable insights into key aspects of the chemical industry and the challenges ahead. The three carefully selected themes provide a retrospective and futuristic view from well-versed speakers, which brings value to stakeholders' learnings and enables them to create efficient strategies to meet new global expectations.

Representatives and leading industry professionals from across the world will be present, providing a unique opportunity to connect and exchange ideas on sustainable solutions for safer chemical handling. Develop your network and find collaborative possibilities among participants from different sectors and organizations.

Don't miss this chance to be part of an enriching discussion on safe chemical management and sustainability solutions.

We welcome all participants to the first ACF conference (2025)

  • Date & Venue
Mumbai, ITC Maratha - Mumbai

08-09 October 2025

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Accommodation assistance:

If you need any help regarding your accommodation and stay in Mumbai during the conference please reach out to us by email: [email protected]