ChemCon Europe 2025 took place in October in Venice. ChemCon is the leading global conference on chemical regulation, product stewardship, and sustainability. There were 60 speakers and delegates from more than 25 countries, covering key topics such as the EU’s regulatory roadmap (REACH revision), digital transformation, PFAS restrictions, risk assessment, and global regulatory frameworks across the world.
For us at opesus, it was a chance not only to connect with the community but also to contribute insights from the field. At our booth, we showcased our solutions and welcomed many companies interested in improving the way they manage compliance and registration data.
Our Contribution: Real-World Lessons from the Regulatory Frontline
On the first day of the event, Maria Mas Clavel, Chemical Regulations Expert at opesus, took the stage at ChemCon Europe 2025 with her presentation “Registration of Chemicals: How to Organize and Share Data in a Global Market.”
She opened by describing the current regulatory environment as a battlefield - a complex global puzzle ofoverlapping requirements. Surviving one regulation means preparing for the next. But the true challenge, she argued, is not just external. It lies within companies themselves: where data is scattered, collaboration is siloed, and teams rely on disconnected tools. Drawing from real-world cases, she illustrated how disconnected systems and poor data management can have a direct financial impact and slow down regulatory processes.
Her message was clear: the way forward is not more spreadsheets, but a smarter system. This is exactly where opesus Registration Management comes in. Our solution enables companies to manage chemical registrations as structured projects linking substances, legal entities, and regulatory frameworks into a single, centralized system. It brings together all relevant data, documents, tasks, and stakeholders in one place, improving traceability, compliance, and team alignment. Becoming the central source of truth for all registration activities and the foundation for smarter automation and future AI integration.
Maria closed with a powerful takeaway that captures what registration management is all about:
“One place. Work smart. Work together.”
opesus Leadership at the Sustainability Roundtable
On Tuesday afternoon, our CEO Alexander Wegener participated in the roundtable “Technological Developments Supporting Sustainability Implementation”. Alongside speakers from Merck, Clariant, and Dow, Alexander shared how technology can drive both regulatory compliance and sustainable business practices especially when data is structured, transparent, and accessible. Some takeaways:
- QR codes can make Safety Data Sheets (SDS) accessible and always up to date — but remember: the physical world is static. Once packaging is printed, those QR codes are out there. Tips:
- Keep full control of your links — use your own domain, not a vendor’s.
- Define clear versioning rules and automate updates when a new SDS version is triggered.
- AI is already helping by translating not just human languages but formats and systems — for example, extracting data from SDSs to connect organizations more easily.
But: current models learn from probabilities, not chemistry or regulation. True reliability still comes from AI + human expertise working together. - Emerging technologies will support supply chain communication, but the real challenge isn’t tools — it’s alignment and trust. Industry has succeeded in pockets, like IMDS for automotive. To scale that success, we need harmonized regulations and better data transparency.
- Explore AI-powered legal tools that can analyze and align laws — your own regulatory co-pilots. Everyone in the ecosystem would benefit.
Key Takeaways from the Week
- Enforcement is becoming central: The EU is moving toward more coordinated and robust enforcement, including proposals for a Market Surveillance Authority.
- REACH revision is on the way: Expected in 2026, it will focus on simplification, better digitalization, inclusion of polymers, and tighter controls on imports.
- PFAS regulation is accelerating: Across Europe and the U.S., reporting, restrictions, and liability rules for PFAS are tightening rapidly.
- Chemical regulation is globalizing: From Latin America to Asia-Pacific, more countries are adopting REACH-like systems, and companies need to prepare accordingly.
Why It Matters
The regulatory landscape is becoming more complex, fragmented, and interconnected. Companies need tools that not only help them comply but also stay ahead.
At opesus, we help bridge that gap with solutions built for the real world. ChemCon Europe confirmed the urgency and the opportunity to rethink how we manage regulatory data, streamline collaboration, and reduce compliance risk.
Let’s stay connected - If you missed us in Venice or want to learn more about how opesus can support your compliance processes, we’d love to talk. See you at the next ChemCon!