PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS

PRESENTATIONS

  • Wenk, M.S. (on-demand training). Introduction to Mexican Chemical Regulations. 2.5-hour presentation/training prepared exclusively for and distributed by Yordas Group.

  • Wenk, M.S. (2019, July 20). The Influence of Trade Blocs on Chemicals Regulation and Compliance. In Dan Bastien (Chair) Regulatory Summit Latin America 2021. Symposium conducted at the Chemical Watch virtual conference.

  • Wenk, M.S. (2019, June 22). Chemical Regulations in the MENA (Middle East – North Africa) Region. In Dr. Volker Soballa (Chair) Chemical Control Regulations in Asia & the Americas. Symposium conducted at the Knoell Consult GmbH virtual conference.

  • Wenk, M.S. (2019, November 19-21). Updates from the Middle East. In Nhat Nguyen (Chair) Regulatory Summit Asia 2019. Symposium conducted at the Chemical Watch Regulatory Summit Asia 2019 conference, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

  • Wenk, M.S. (2019, November 4-5). Updates from the Middle East. In Nhat Nguyen (Chair) Regulatory Summit USA 2019. Symposium conducted at the Chemical Watch Regulatory Summit USA 2019 conference, Washington, D.C.

  • Wenk M.S. (2017, October 18-19). Chemical Substance Regulation in the Middle East. In Jeffrey Hafer (Chair) Regulatory Summit USA 2017. Symposium conducted at the Chemical Watch Regulatory Summit USA 2017 conference, Washington, D.C.

  • Wenk M.S. (2017, March 30). Biocide Regulations in Latin America. In Dr. David Dillon (Chair) Biocides USA 2017: 3rd Annual US/Global Biocides (Antimicrobials) Regulation Conference. Symposium conducted at the Chemical Watch Biocides USA 2017 conference, San Francisco, CA.

  • Wenk, M.S. (2016, October). Lessons Learned by Industry in Implementing and Complying to Chemical Control Legislation in Middle and South America. Paper presented at CHEMCON The Americas 2016, 19-23 October, Toronto, Canada.

  • Wenk, M.S. (2016, March). Middle East – What Do We Know About the Chemical Legislation? What Can We Already Implement? Paper presented at CHEMCON Europe 2016, 14-18 March, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

  • Wenk, M.S. (2016, March). Global Biocides Regulations. Paper presented at CHEMCON Europe 2016, 14-18 March, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

  • Wenk, M.S. (2016, March). GHS in Middle and South America – Including Overview of Country-Specific Chemical Control Legislation. Paper presented at CHEMCON Europe 2016, 14-18 March, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

  • Wenk, M.S. (2015, June). GHS Implementation in Middle and South America. Paper presented at CHEMCON 2015, 15-19 June 2015, Hong Kong, S.A.R., China.

  • Wenk, M.S. (2015, June). Chemical Control Legislation in Middle and South America. Paper presented at CHEMCON 2015, 15-19 June 2015, Hong Kong, S.A.R., China.

  • Wenk, M.S. (2015, June). Chemical Legislation in the Middle East: What Do We Know? Paper presented at CHEMCON 2015, 15-19 June 2015, Hong Kong, S.A.R., China.

  • Wenk, M.S. (2015, March). Chemical management in Central and South America. Paper presented at Chemical Control Regulations in Asia & the Americas, 17 March 2015, Cologne, Germany.

  • Wenk, M.S. (2014, October). GHS Implementation in Middle and South America. Paper presented at CHEMCON 2014, 27 – 31 October 2014, Chicago, Illinois.

  • Wenk, M.S. (2014, October). Overview of Chemical Control Legislation and Trade Aspects in Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Panama, Honduras, Venezuela, Peru, and Paraguay. Including Lessons Learned by Industry in Implementing and Complying to Chemical Control Legislation in Middle and South America. Paper presented at CHEMCON 2014, 27 – 31 October 2014, Chicago, Illinois.

  • Wenk, M.S. (2014, October). Global Biocides Regulations. Paper presented at CHEMCON 2014, 27 – 31 October 2014, Chicago, Illinois.

  • Wenk, M.S. (2014, October). Regulation in Central and South America. Paper presented at Chemical Watch Regulatory Summit, 14 – 15 October 2014, Brussels, Belgium.

  • Wenk, M.S. (2014, April). Biocides regulations; global overview with a focus on the European Union and the United States. Paper presented at CHEMCON 2014, 01 – 04 April 2014, Istanbul, Turkey.

  • Wenk, M.S. (2014, April). Middle and South America – Overview of chemical control legislation and trade aspects. Paper presented at CHEMCON 2014, 01 – 04 April 2014, Istanbul, Turkey.

  • Wenk, M.S. (2014, February). Chemical Regulatory Aspects in Central and South America. Paper presented at Chemical Control and Hazard Communication, 11-13 February 2014, Berlin, Germany.

  • Wenk, M.S. (2013, September). Overview of Chemical Control Legislation in Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Panama, Honduras, Venezuela, Uruguay, Peru, and Paraguay. Paper presented at CHEMCON 2013, 09 – 13 September 2013, Seoul, South Korea.

  • Wenk, M.S. (2012, March). Overview of Chemical Control Legislation in Mexico, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Panama, Honduras, Guatemala, and Venezuela. Paper presented at CHEMCON 2012, 05 – 09 March 2012, Madrid, Spain.

  • Wenk, M.S. (2011, July). Mexico: An Overview of Chemical Control Regulation. Paper presented at CHEMCON Asia 2011, 27 June – 01 July 2011, Hong Kong, S.A.R., China.

  • Wenk, M.S. (2008, March). International Regulatory Affairs Fundamentals: In K. Roberts (Chair), Global Chemical Regulations Conference 2008. Symposium conducted at the American Chemistry Council’s GlobalChem 2008 conference, Baltimore, MD.

  • Wenk, M.S. (2007, June). The European Union’s Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS): Still a Viable Entity or a Concept Spiraling Towards Obscurity? First International Conference on Environmental Management, Engineering, Planning and Economics (CEMEPE). 24-28 June 2007. Symposium conducted at the Department of Planning and Regional Development, School of Engineering, University of Thessaly, Skiathos Island, Greece. M. Wenk and O. Christopoulou, co-chairs.

  • Wenk, M.S. (2006, March). Product Stewardship Program Overview: Eka Chemicals Inc. In K. Roberts (Chair), Global Chemical Regulations Conference 2006. Symposium conducted at the American Chemistry Council’s GlobalChem 2006 conference, Baltimore, MD.

  • Wenk, Michael S. (2004, June). The European Union’s Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS): An analysis of the development process with a case study of its impacts. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Air and Waste Management Association, Indianapolis, IN.

  • Wenk, Michael S. (2004, March). The European Union’s Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS): An analysis of the development process with a case study of its impacts. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Federation of Environmental Technologists, Milwaukee, WI.

  • Wenk, Michael S. (2003, November). The European Union’s Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS): An analysis of the development process with a case study of its impacts. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Registry of Environmental Professionals, Orlando, FL.

  • Wenk, M.S. (2002, June). The Toxic Substances Control Act. In W. Jones (Chair), Joint Pine Chemicals Association/Hydrocarbon Resins, Rosin Resins and Pine Chemicals Producers Association. Symposium conducted at the Joint PCA/HAARPA Technical Meeting, Basel, Switzerland.

  • Wenk, M.S., M.J. Zempel (2001, November). The Role of Product Stewardship in Security. In J. Abril (Chair), Chemical Security Preparedness Seminar. Symposium conducted at the meeting of the American Chemistry Council, Atlanta, GA.

PUBLICATIONS

  • Wenk, M. Chemical Control Regulation in the Middle East. John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. The United Kingdom. 2018.

  • Wenk, M.S. (2017, June 28). Brazil Inches Forward on Industrial Chemicals Regulation Implementation. The National Law Review. Retrieved from https://www.natlawreview.com/article/brazil-inches-forward-industrial-chemicals-regulation-implementation.

  • Wenk, M.S. (2016, July 5). A Critical Review of Brazil’s Just Published Industrial Chemicals Regulation. The National Law Review. Retrieved from http://www.natlawreview.com/article/critical-review-brazil-s-just-published-industrial-chemicals-regulation.

  • Wenk, M.S. (2004). The European Union’s Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS): An analysis of the development process with a case study of its impacts. Environmental Quality Management, 17-18.

  • Wenk, M. The European Union’s Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS). Springer. The Netherlands. 2005.

  • ** Note: This text has been included on the reading list for Dr. Anthony Emery’s “Managing the Environment” course at Bath Spa University, Newton St Loe, Bath, United Kingdom.

  • Wenk, M.S. (2006). The European Union’s Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS): Still a Novel Approach to Environmental Protection, or an Idea Whose Time Has Passed? Journal for European Environmental & Planning Law, 1/2006.

  • Wenk, M.S. (2009). The European Union’s Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS): Still a Viable Entity or a Concept Spiraling Towards Obscurity? Journal for European Environmental & Planning Law, 1/2009.

  • Wenk, M.S. (2014). Central America and Mexico. In L. L. Bergeson (Ed.) Global Chemical Control Handbook: A Guide to Chemical Management Programs (pp. 221-232). Chicago, IL: American Bar Association.

  • Wenk, M.S. (2014). South America. In L. L. Bergeson (Ed.) Global Chemical Control Handbook: A Guide to Chemical Management Programs (pp. 233-256). Chicago, IL: American Bar Association.

MEDIA

  • The National Law Review Article “Forecast for U.S. Federal and International Chemical Regulatory Policy 2019: Mexico, Central and South America and the Middle East.” On January 10, 2019, Michael Wenk, M.S., Senior Regulatory Consultant with Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C®), was quoted by The National Law Review discussing the forecast for chemical regulatory policy in Mexico, Central and South America, and the Middle East.

  • Bloomberg BNA Daily Environment Report Article “Australia, EU, Brazil Making Moves in 2018 on Chemical Regulation”. On December 19, 2017, Bloomberg BNA Daily Environment Report included comments by Michael S. Wenk, M.S., Senior Regulatory Consultant with Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C®), regarding future chemical regulations in Brazil.

  • Chemical Watch Article “UN’s GHS takes effect in Argentina”. On August 23, 2017, Michael Wenk, M.S., Senior Regulatory Consultant with Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C®), was quoted by Chemical Watch discussing Argentina’s implementation of the UN’s Globally Harmonised System (GHS) for the classification and labelling of chemicals.

  • Chemical Watch Article “Brazil maps out plans for industrial chemicals policy.” On July 21, 2016, Michael S. Wenk, Senior Regulatory Consultant at Bergeson & Campbell P.C. (B&C®), was quoted by Chemical Watch discussing Brazil’s efforts to establish an industrial chemicals regulation.

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