American Chemistry Council Names New Vice President Of Regulatory And Technical Affairs

-ACC Toxicologist Tapped to Advance Sound Chemicals Management; Promote Scientific Integrity in Public Policy Decision-Making-

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Feb 16, 2021, 11:05 ET

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Chemistry Council (ACC), the nation's largest trade association representing the leading companies engaged in the business of chemistry, today announced that Kimberly Wise White, Ph.D. has been named its new Vice President, Regulatory and Technical Affairs. Dr. White will step into her new role on February 22, 2021. Her appointment follows the retirement earlier this month of the department's previous vice president, Michael Walls.

Dr. White brings nearly twenty years of scientific, product stewardship, environmental management, and sustainable chemistry experience to her role. An expert in chemical risk assessment and its application to statutory, regulatory, or voluntary programs, she has spent the last ten years at ACC, serving as a senior director within ACC's Chemical Products and Technology Division. In that role, she has led the scientific research, regulatory advocacy, and communications initiatives around specific chemistries and product sectors. Prior to joining ACC, Dr. White served in a number of scientific advisory and environmental management positions guiding toxicology research, environmental compliance, process safety and risk management programs.

"The chemical industry is one built on a principled foundation of sound science, and I was so pleased to see the new Administration also express its commitment to science-based decision-making," said Dr. White. "I look forward to working with the Administration to establish even greater understanding of the importance of risk and science-based public policy. Together these principles provide greater certainty to the regulatory process while protecting public health and the environment; spurring innovation; and promoting job growth and economic expansion," Dr. White added.

"Kimberly brings deep chemicals management expertise to highly complex public health and environmental public policy issues," said ACC President and CEO Chris Jahn. "From chemistry's unique role in defeating COVID-19, to combating climate change, to improving sustainability and protecting the health and safety of people worldwide, Kimberly's track record as a consensus-builder and solutions-seeker brings our industry the right leadership and collaborative approach to help us achieve a stronger, healthier, safer, and more sustainable future," Jahn added.

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The American Chemistry Council (ACC) represents the leading companies engaged in the business of chemistry. ACC members apply the science of chemistry to make innovative products and services that make people's lives better, healthier and safer. ACC is committed to improved environmental, health and safety performance through Responsible Care®; common sense advocacy designed to address major public policy issues; and health and environmental research and product testing. The business of chemistry is a $565 billion enterprise and a key element of the nation's economy. It is among the largest exporters in the nation, accounting for ten percent of all U.S. goods exports. Chemistry companies are among the largest investors in research and development. Safety and security have always been primary concerns of ACC members, and they have intensified their efforts, working closely with government agencies to improve security and to defend against any threat to the nation's critical infrastructure.

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