Robert Kiefer Email & Phone Number

Hangzhou, Zhejiang, Cn

REACH24H Consulting Group provides global chemical compliance solutions to assist chemical manufacturers, importers and downstream users to effectively manage their responsibilities. Leading provider of chemical regulatory compliance in China for the chemical, cosmetic, food, agrochemical and pharma sectors. Responsible for business development in North America.REACH24H USA is a subsidiary of REACH24H Consulting Group located in Hangzhou, China. REACH24H provides chemical regulatory compliance services for companies trying to navigate the regulatory maze in China and other Asia-Pacific countries (K-REACH/K-OSHA, Taiwan TCSCCA, Japan CSCL, etc.). We assist with China New Chemical Substance Notifications (MEE Order No. 12), China GHS SDS & labeling, TDG, Hazardous Chemical Registration, and EHS Compliance. In addition, REACH24H offers expanded services for the pesticide (agrochemical, non-Ag and biocides), cosmetic, food & FCM, and pharma industries. REACH24H has offices in Ireland & the UK to provide compliance assistance with the EU & UK REACH/CLP/Biocidal Products (BPR)/and Cosmetics Regulations; as well as offices in South Korea, Japan, Singapore and Taiwan.REACH24H provides a comprehensive sustainability services portfolio designed for companies to help tackle their sustainability challenges to address product sustainability, corporate sustainability, and carbon neutrality. REACH24H is also the first and currently the only Licensed GreenScreen® Profilers in Asia, REACH24H provides a full range of services for GreenScreen® substance assessment and GreenScreen® product certification.

Provide professional services and management consultancy to assist clients to navigate markets, understand regulatory processes, and evaluate new commercial opportunities. Connect business leaders with top experts in key sectors, markets and government.

Washington, Dc, Us

Provided expertise and leadership in international issue advocacy activities in support of Association objectives and developed strategies and tactics to achieve those objectives. Identified analyzed, prioritized, and recommended appropriate action on global chemical regulatory advocacy. Interacted with ACC member companies, government and non-government organizations to promote the Council’s issues and advocacy goals.• Global Chemical Regulatory Advocacy – developed and managed advocacy planning and provided lead support to Regulatory Advocacy & Information Network, GHS Implementation Work Group, TSCA Action Group, and 15-20 Country Action Teams (i.e., China, S. Korea, Taiwan, India, etc.).• GHS Implementation – directed U.S. advocacy efforts to implement OSHA’s modified Hazard Communication Standard and monitored GHS implementation by country and region (i.e., UNSCEGHS, EU CLP Regulation, APEC Chemical Dialogue).• Trade Controls – provided lead advocacy on export control reform (ITAR/EAR), chemical weapons and DEA drug precursors issues.• Planned, developed and managed successful and profitable annual GlobalChem Conference (2009-2014) with SOCMA.• Chemical Regulatory Compliance issues – led successful advocacy development on TSCA Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) rule, TSCA statutory mixtures, and Customs & Border Protection residue container issues.• TSCA Reform/Modernization – provided technical support for enhancement of new chemical (PMN) review.• Inter-Governmental Forums – promoted ACC key business priorities for APEC Chemical Dialogue; provided technical support and reported progress towards SAICM implementation goals in preparation for International Conference on Chemicals Management.

Washington, Dc, Us

Monitored and evaluated international scientific, regulatory, policy and trade issues pertaining to consumer specialty products industry. Directed and advised on international affairs activities for the association, and coordinated international policy and advocacy positions. Assessed potential impact of proposed regulations, advised members, coordinated meetings, and prepared industry response to government regulators.• Successfully implemented the Association’s Strategic Plan to “expand CSPA’s influence globally”.o Developed comprehensive workplan to assist the International Affairs Committee in prioritizing its work, keep current on issues, and communicate to members the value and status of international projects/issues. o Represented U.S. business interests in international forums (e.g., NAFTA, United Nations, OECD, and European Union).o Established global strategic alliances and information networks with other global and national trade associations in Canada, Mexico, European Union, Australia, and Latin & South America.• Assigned as Staff Executive to Cleaning Products Division responsible for revitalizing and directing division activities including revising the division strategic plan; increasing division membership; expanding and strengthening the Division Executive Board; developing marketing brochures; conducting successful seminars and workshops; publishing test methods compendium, and developing a public website (www.AboutCleaning.com). • Directed staff on antimicrobial pesticide data requirements and science policy issues.

Washington, Dc, Us

Monitored and evaluated technical and scientific issues pertaining to chemical specialties industry. Key issues included: • Global chemicals management (EU REACH, Canada CMP, SAICM).• Globally Harmonized System (GHS) of Classification and Labeling – successfully negotiated aerosol flammability test methods and classification & labeling criteria at United Nations, and successfully advocated for risk-based labeling of consumer products.• Food Quality Protection Act implementation and science policies; harmonization of data requirements for pesticide registration including antimicrobial efficacy testing and exposure risk assessment.• Sustainable development and product policy initiatives; environmentally preferable (green) procurement; environmental marketing claims.• Transportation of dangerous goods. • International VOC standards for consumer products.Council for Antimicrobial Quality (CAQ) Project Officer (1993-2000)• Established and administered CAQ Laboratory Accreditation Program as efficient, fiscally sound program to assure GLP compliance and data quality in disinfectant efficacy testing.

Supervised operation of polypeptide laboratory in support of pharmaceutical, clinical, and toxicological studies.