Reflecting on 40 years of regulatory developments in Europe – Peter Fisk

In this episode I am joined by Peter Fisk, founder of Green Chemical Design Ltd, and formerly of Peter Fisk Associates (now Vitis Regulatory). Peter talks about his extensive career journey, and gives an honest appraisal of the evolution and current state of chemicals management in Europe. Our discussion covers a lot of ground, including:Peter's early career and interests as a scientistMaking the switch to consultancy and starting a businessThe advent of the REACH regulation and the transformation of chemicals management in EuropeHow interactions between regulators and industry have changed over timeUnifying qualities of regulatory scientistsChallenges with the implementation of REACH: on read-across, QSARs, testing costs, bureaucracy, and the speed of regulatory processesHazard assessment vs risk assessmentREACH for polymersSafe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD)The challenge of assessing complex substances (UVCBs) and the progress made by the oil industry Opportunities and challenges with green chemistry and chemical substitutionThe potential of Hansen Solubility Parameters as a tool to evaluate chemical hazardsRemembering Steve RobertsonEthical concerns with fish testing and regulatory box-tickingPraise for the REACH registered substances databaseThe extreme persistence of PFAS and their impact on other chemistriesPeter has accrued a huge amount of knowledge and wisdom during his career. If you're interested in learning from his experience, this one is not to be missed!Green Chemical Design - Together we can do even better chemistryIn Memoriam: Stephen (Steve) Michael Robertson (1949–2023)Visit my website for more content and insights www.embarkchemical.com