The Central and South American chemical regulatory environment is particularly challenging to understand, as there is relatively little consistency, even among neighboring countries. The region is home to two major trading blocs, MERCOSUR (Mercado Común del Sur), and the Andean Community of Nations (Comunidad Andina). Similar in basic concept to the European Union (EU), these blocs impose overarching standards on the individual member countries that often do not exist as adopted legislation locally. As such, countries in Central and South America often face an ever-changing mix of local, national, and regional regulatory requirements. It is critical for a company to understand its intended markets, its proposed marketing and labeling claims, and its supply chain to ensure compliance.

What We Do

Acta professionals can provide strategic, cost-effective, and timely assistance in the following areas:

Services:

  • Registration
  • Confidential Business Information (CBI) Management and Protection
  • Data Search, Evaluation, Validation, and Gap Analysis
  • Review of Data Validation and Gap Analysis
  • Business Planning
  • Supply Chain Management Considerations and Communications
  • Registration Dossier Preparation
  • Preparation and Review of Hazard Data
  • SDS Preparation

Our Experience

The Acta Group (Acta®) maintains a deep and expansive understanding of the regulatory landscape in Central and South America. This is reflected in the many publications that quote our professionals on legislative developments in the region, and the seminars that request our participation as expert speakers.

Our team of seasoned scientific and regulatory professionals includes Acta President Lynn Bergeson, who has earned an international reputation for her deep and expansive understanding of the complex legal, commercial, and scientific challenges presented by globalized chemical management programs, and especially how these regulatory programs pertain to nanotechnology, biotechnology, and other emerging transformative technologies. Ms. Bergeson assists multinational corporations, innovative start-ups, business consortia, and industry trade groups develop efficient and sophisticated pathways to commercialization for new chemicals.

Karin Baron, MSPH, Senior Regulatory Consultant, with more than 20 years’ experience developing, implementing, and managing complex regulatory chemical compliance matters for some of the largest industrial and specialty chemical companies in the world, offers expert advice and guidance in a broad range of chemical-specific regulatory matters.

Karen Lorusso is a Regulatory Consultant with experience in assessing and providing guidance for hazardous materials. Ms. Lorusso is able to assist with creating compliant SDSs and labeling for newly commercialized products.