July 8, 2026 -
August 26, 2026
HCPA's Connection & Development Network (CDN) is inviting you to join members of HCPA's Board of Directors for a Lunch & Learn Series this summer.
This series is designed to connect members directly with HCPA’s Board of Directors, and allow you to ask questions and get to know the professionals behind the Board!
All sessions are on Wednesdays from 12:00 - 12:45 pm ET
Week #1: July 8
- Lisa Pankiewicz, The Clorox Company, Vice President, Global Stewardship, Chair of HCPA
Week #2: July 15
- Chris Pearce, SC Johnson, Senior Director, Global Government Relations
Week #3: July 22
- Kevin Rejent, Energizer Holdings, Inc., Senior Counsel-Regulatory & Head of Government Affairs
Week #4: July 29
- Stephanie Blakely, Symrise, Vice President, Global Regulatory Services & Compliance Scent & Care Division
Week #5: August 5
- Joel Burdick, Bath & Body Works, Vice President, Scientific & Regulatory Affairs, Treasurer of HCPA
Week #6: August 12
- Rafael Ortiz, CRC Brands, Chief Technology Officer
Week #7: August 19
Week #8: August 26
For more information or to be added to the CDN distribution list, please contact Allie Hayes and Lea Cerini.
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July 15, 2026 -
August 5, 2026
This three-part webinar series provides a comprehensive overview of the federal and state labeling requirements applicable to consumer products. Designed for regulatory affairs, product development, legal, and marketing professionals, this series will cover the full spectrum of compliance obligations — from federal agency mandates to state-level restrictions and marketing claims standards.
Session one will focus on requirements administered by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), including product safety evaluation, toxicity categories, results of assessments, and compiling the label for compliance with the Federal Hazardous Substances Act (FHSA) and other considerations under CPSC’s jurisdiction.
Session two will focus on the substantiation of marketing claims, various obligations under the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), including the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act (FPLA), and the boundaries of pesticidal claims under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA).
The series will conclude with a session on other federal and state-level requirements, covering topics such as volatile organic compound (VOC) limits, Prop 65, phosphate restrictions, ingredient communication, and other mandates that impact consumer product labeling.
Week 1: July 15, 2026
1:00 - 2:30 pm
Consumer Product Safety Commission
Week 2: July 29, 2026
1:00 - 2:30 pm
Federal Trade Commission and Marketing Claims
Week 3: August 5, 2026
1:00 -2:30 pm
Other Federal and State-Level Requirements
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August 12, 2026
From Bench to Building: Product Development Constraints When Translating Antimicrobial Test Methods to Real-World Use
Kayla Crouch, Microbiologist, Solenis, will explore the challenges of translating standardized antimicrobial test methods into real-life product performance for household and industry applications. Pulling from product development experience, the presentation will outline how performance criteria, test conditions, and method design can constrain formulation decisions and influence assumed product efficacy.
Discussing topics such as appropriate screening assays, simplified methods, complexity of the field, soil load limitations, and more, Kayla hopes to encourage thought that sees standardized testing as critical while being able to address the gaps in efforts to bridge them.
Takeaways:
- How to critically review antimicrobial testing methods during product development.
- How to align R&D, marketing, and regulatory expectations.
- Strategic ways to understand method data in the context of real-world applications.
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September 15, 2026 -
September 17, 2026
Please join us in Washington, D.C., on September 15 – September 17 for HCPA’s Annual Pesticide Regulation Workshop, featuring industry experts and speakers from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
This workshop, designed for both new entrants to the space and long-time practitioners, will focus on the pesticide registration process for all types of pesticide products. The final day will feature a pesticide registration practicum, where attendees will be given an incomplete registration package and will apply their learnings from the prior days to complete and submit a pesticide registration submission.
The schedule will allow attendees to ask questions of EPA representatives and instructors with ample time to collaborate with industry colleagues.
Registration includes:
- Two and a half days of programming and networking opportunities
- Breakfast and lunch
- Reception on Tuesday evening
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October 22, 2026
October 22, 2026, 11:00 a.m. (ET)
Description: This webinar will provide a comprehensive overview of the latest developments under the UK Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR) and the EU BPR framework, including proposals for reform and significant updates to data protection provisions.
Speakers will explore how the regulatory landscape is evolving and provide a forward-looking analysis of what these changes could mean for product registrations, data-sharing requirements, and compliance strategies. Whether your operations are focused on the UK, EU, or both, this session will equip attendees with the insight and clarity needed to plan for what lies ahead.
Presenters:
- Darren Abrahams, Partner, Steptoe
- Tom Gillett, Associate, Steptoe
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