Regulating chemicals: training and events

September to October 2026

Find out more and register for these fee paid training events, focusing on the regulation of plant protection and biocidal products in Great Britain (GB) and Northern Ireland (NI).

The following events are live online, unless otherwise stated:

• Biocides efficacy requirements and assessment under the GB Biocidal Products Regulation (GB BPR)
  22 to 24 September
• Biocides efficacy: addressing co-formulants as potential active substances in GB BPR and COPR
  30 September
• Efficacy requirements and assessment under plant protection products regimes in GB and NI
  13 to 15 October
• Chemistry data requirements for products and active substances under the Biocidal Products Regulation in GB
  20 to 21 October
• Plant protection product registration under the provisions of Article 34 (exemption from the submission of studies) in GB and NI
  22 October, York

We are also currently seeking expressions of interest in the following event:

• Understanding the UK's scheme for Official Recognition of Efficacy Testing Organisations and Facilities (ORETO)
  23 February 2027, York

To register your interest, receive further information on content and pricing or to suggest an event please contact us.

Free webinar: Achieving safety culture excellence

8 October, 2pm to 3pm.

This exclusive webinar from HSE and our publishing partner TSO will focus on improving organisational safety culture. Topics covered will include:

• the ASCENT programme - a practical, evidence-based approach designed to help organisations build and sustain a strong safety culture
• an exclusive preview of the latest benchmarking data
• real-world examples demonstrating how the Safety Climate Tool is being used to deliver measurable improvements in safety culture
  
  

The webinar will conclude with a live audience Q and A.

Register for our webinar: Achieving safety culture excellence.