The Asian Chemicals Forum (ACF) 2025, held on October 8–9 at ITC Maratha in Mumbai, India, brought together over 25 global experts, regulatory authorities, and industry leaders to advance the dialogue on responsible chemical management across Asia.

Jointly organized by the Regulatory Representatives and Managers Association (RRMA) and the Helsinki Chemicals Forum (HCF), with Global Product Compliance (GPC) as the principal sponsor, ACF 2025 served as a premier international platform focused on Chemical safety and regulatory compliance, Sustainable industrial practices, Capacity building for SMEs, GHG compliance and CBAM preparedness. The event featured keynote addresses from representatives of UNEP, OECD, ECHA, and the European Commission, reinforcing its global stature.

The conference tackled pressing issues through expert-led panels and roundtables, including Global Regulatory Impacts on the Asian Market, Challenges and Opportunities under the “Make in India” Initiative, GHS Developments and their implications. Former SPIK Vice President for External Affairs Engr. Albert Samuela participated as a panelist sharing valuable insights on Philippines and ASEAN regulatory developments impacting Asian industries. ACF 2025 emphasized the importance of cross-sector collaboration. Together, they explored harmonized regulatory frameworks and shared best practices to shape the future of chemical governance in Asia.