PLFs – Designing for consumer trust, evolving regulations and biodegradability test challenges Chris Finnegan Safety and Sustainability Science Leader, Unilever Talk summary
Biography Chris Finnegan (MPhil) is a safety and sustainability science leader and one of Unilever’s foremost experts in environmental fate of ingredients. Chris has been with Unilever for 35 years with over 30 years in the field of environmental risk assessment and more specifically determining the fate and biodegradability of Unilever’s chemical portfolio as well as supporting Unilever science and technologies programmes for safe and sustainable design innovations. Externally, Chris has published in these areas and has also participated in cross industry task forces for the advancements of biodegradability test methods and env risk assessment of chemicals with the CEFIC LRi programme, ECETOC and AISE.
This presentation will be covering some of the key externalities shaping Unilever’s sustainability ambition, spotlighting the pivotal role of designing for consumer trust. Additionally, focusing on the evolving regulatory landscape surrounding chemicals and specifically polymers, including the heightened focus on persistent chemicals. Central to the discussion will be the technical challenges and advancements imperative for substantiating the biodegradability of polymers, and the dynamic interplay between regulations and technological innovation, underscoring the necessity for collaborative efforts to navigate these complexities effectively to transition towards the next generation of safe and sustainable by design polymer technologies for FMCG liquid formulations.
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