What is the Asian Chemicals Forum (ACF)?

ACF is Asia’s premier platform for discussions on chemical safety, regulatory compliance, and sustainable industry practices. Jointly organized by RRMA and HCF (with GPC as knowledge partner), it brings together governments, industry leaders, NGOs, and academia to address global chemical regulations, innovation, and ESG strategies.

Who should attend ACF?

Chemical manufacturers, distributors, and traders; Regulatory affairs professionals (e.g., RRMA members); Sustainability/ESG experts; Government officials & policymakers (e.g., from UNEP, OECD, ECHA); Compliance service providers (labs, consultants, tech developers).

What are the key themes of ACF 2025?

Global regulations (e.g., REACH, GHS) impacting Asia; 'Make in India' opportunities for the chemical sector; Sustainability frameworks (e.g., UN’s Global Chemicals Targets); GHS developments and compliance strategies.

When and where is ACF 2025?

Dates: October 8–9, 2025. Location: Mumbai, ITC Maratha - Mumbai.

How can I register for ACF 2025?

Visit https://asianchemicalsforum.com/registration. For assistance, contact secretariat@asianchemicalsforum.com or call +91 712 255 2725 (Asia) / +46 46 2114615 (Europe). Early bird discounts available.

What is the cost to attend ACF 2025?

Fees vary for RRMA Members (discounted), Non-RRMA Members, and SMEs/NGOs. Pricing differs for single-day or two-day attendance. Details: https://asianchemicalsforum.com/registration

What is the cancellation or refund policy?

Refer to the Purchase Policy on https://asianchemicalsforum.com. Contact secretariat@asianchemicalsforum.com or call +91 712 255 2725 (Asia) / +46 46 2114615 (Europe) for assistance.

How can I become a speaker at ACF?

Submit your topic and credentials to secretariat@asianchemicalsforum.com or call +91 712 255 2725 (Asia) / +46 46 2114615 (Europe). Qualified candidates will be contacted.

How can my company sponsor or exhibit at ACF?

Tiered sponsorship packages available at https://www.asianchemicalsforum.com/sponsorship. Contact secretariat@asianchemicalsforum.com or +91 712 255 2725 for details.

Are there networking opportunities at ACF?

Yes! B2B matchmaking, CEO Roundtables, and exhibition hall interactions with 200+ industry leaders and regulators.

How can I contact the ACF organizers?

Call +46 46 2114615 (Europe) / +91 712 255 2725/6 (Asia) or email secretariat@asianchemicalsforum.com.

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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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Registration

RRMA Introduction and Overview

Exhibition/Break

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

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

Lunch/Break

UNITAR: GHS & SDS Authoring

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

FSSC 24 000: Social Accountability

Exhibition/Break

RRMA General Assembly

CEO Roundtable

Dinner

Registration

Inaugural Session (1 Hour)

Tea / Coffee Break

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.

Lunch

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

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

Tea / Coffee Break

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

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

Closing Session: Reflections, discussions, and next steps.

Dinner and Cocktail Networking Event

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