Advocacy leadership

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To develop products that effectively meet the needs of the planet, communities and our customers, it is crucial to continuously innovate and stay informed about new regulations. With a rich history in the specialty chemicals sector, we possess deep industry knowledge and a clear understanding of the global regulatory landscape. To maintain our industry leadership and promote the use of sound science to drive sustainability, we actively engage with national, regional and global industry associations.

Our direct communication with decision makers, authorities and regulatory agencies enables us to advocate for science-based decision making that supports sustainable practices. This includes Arxada’s participation with the U.S.

Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Pesticide Product Dialogue Committee (PPDC) whose purpose is to provide feedback to EPA on various pesticide regulatory, policy and program implementation issues.

Arxada’s goal is to collaborate with customers and industry partners to organize, drive and sponsor more than 50 events focused on scientific advocacy by 2030. This commitment underscores our dedication to advancing external science-based decision making for the preservation of a sustainable future. In 2024, we successfully coordinated 25 scientific advocacy events, demonstrating our ongoing efforts in this area.

Our global regulatory and advocacy approach

Our global regulatory and advocacy strategy reinforces our leadership and commitment to stewardship by delivering compliant, sustainable solutions that protect people and the environment. With deep international expertise and local market insight, we navigate evolving regulations to support strategic and sustainability goals. Backed by a team of over 70 regulatory experts worldwide, we offer a comprehensive, market-specific approach that enhances customer value and drives responsible innovation.

Some of the key organizations we engage with and are active members of include:

Cefic B4E

Biocides for Europe,  Sector Group of Cefic

Cefic MCEC

Microbial Control Executive Council, Sector Group of Cefic

AISE

International Association for Soaps, Detergents and Maintenance Products

VCI

German Chemicals Industry Association

EFfCI

European Federation for Cosmetic Ingredients

HCPA

Household and Commercial Products Association

ACI

The American Cleaning Institute

ACC CBC

American Chemistry Council Centre for Biocide Chemistries

EPA’s PPDC

Environmental Protection Agency Pesticide Program Dialogue Committee

CLA

Crop Life America

EU

Transparency Register

PCPC

Personal Care Product Concil

Our active engagement with the key organizations above demonstrates our commitment to regulatory compliance and advocacy. By collaborating with these influential groups, we can stay ahead of industry trends and drive positive change.

At Arxada, we prioritize transparency and accountability in our regulatory and advocacy practices, setting a high standard for the industry.

Global regulatory & advocacy approach

Driven by science, legislation, regulation and communication, we work bilaterally through customer and industry partnerships, to meet our objectives while engaging in government and public relations. Our regulatory and advocacy strategy is designed to support innovation by delivering a porffolio of new products, integrated solutions and non-chemical alternatives. This enables us to deliver a globally differentiated customer-focused service that demonstrates the benefits of our products and services; attract and retain the best people with the right competencies, knowledge and talents; and ensure our systems and processes, including new digital methods, create a smooth-running and efficient delivery.

Actively managing our chemical substance portfolio

We prioritize the safety of our associates and customers in the manufacturing of our products. We have implemented robust processes that include monitoring regulatory changes and adding best practices for the safe use, handling, storage, transportation and disposal of hazardous chemicals.

To ensure our commitment to safety, we proactively monitor and track our use of substances classified as category 1 and 2 under the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) for Health and Environmental Hazardous Substances. We have established clear safety protocols for all chemicals used in our operations, regardless of whether they are classified as hazardous. Furthermore, we are dedicated to sustainability and are continuously exploring and implementing safer alternatives to hazardous chemicals in our operations where feasible and appropriate.

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Arxada’s advocacy for responsible, science-based decision making for a sustainable future

Arxada is focused on advocacy in microbial control. We are cooperating with our industry peers on education, collaboration and prioritization to support stakeholders including law makers, NGOs and customers in making responsible and science-based decisions in relation to innovation for a sustainable future.

 

To advance our ambitions in this area, we have taken leading positions with the following organizations for microbial control around the globe:

–   Biocides for Europe (B4E) - Management Committee

–   Microbial Control Executive Council (MCEC) - Executive Member EU Wood Preservative Manufacturer's Group (EWPM) - Chair Center for Biocidal Chemistries (CBC)

–   American Cleaning Institute (ACI)

–   Household & Commercial Products Association (HCPA)

 

Arxada actively contributes as a member of other industry associations, and ohen takes the lead on topics related to microbial control.
 

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"Driven by science, legislation, regulation and communication, we work bilaterally through customer and industry partnerships, to meet our objectives while engaging in government and public relations."