RRMA | Regulatory Representatives and Managers Association

Regulatory Representatives and Managers Association (RRMA) is a membership-based association that promotes understanding of chemical compliance and capacity building for industries. It was established in 2021 to represent service providers and regulatory professionals.

RRMA circulates regulatory updates to its members via diverse channels such as newsletters, webinars, and conferences to achieve responsible business management. Based on one’s regulatory experience, sector, and qualification, RRMA also maintains a database of talents in regulatory affairs called “Regulatory Managers”.

Regulatory Professionals

Independent Certification
Interactive Platform
Non-compliance implications
Capacity on regulatory obligations
Capacity on compliance requirements
Relevant Regulatory Information Updates

Regulatory Bodies

Knowledge Partner
Research Partner
Regulatory Impact Assessment
Consolidation of industry inputs
Adoption of good Regulatory practices
Consolidation of concerns and challenges

Corporate Goals

Effective Compliance
Minimal animal testing
Minimal regulatory risks
Faster regulatory approvals
Memberships’ enhancement
Responsible business management

Regulatory Professionals

Independent Certification
Interactive Platform
Non-compliance implications
Capacity on regulatory obligations
Capacity on compliance requirements
Relevant Regulatory Information Updates

Regulatory Bodies/Government

Knowledge Partner
Research Partner
Regulatory Impact Assessment
Consolidation of industry inputs
Adoption of good Regulatory practices
Consolidation of concerns and challenges

Corporate Goals

Effective Compliance
Minimal animal testing
Minimal regulatory risks
Faster regulatory approvals
Memberships’ enhancement
Responsible business management

"RRMA VISION"

RRMA envisions a mature and impactful regulatory system of technical regulations on chemicals where India and other developing nations attain high environmental, social, and human health objectives.
RRMA further envisages the development of a large pool of trained and qualified regulatory professionals residing in India. This will enhance the compliance levels of companies to meet the public’s expectations.

"RRMA MISSION"

At RRMA, the mission is to help industries and businesses established in India comply with India’s regulatory requirements and other countries. RRMA ensures all regulatory professionals identify regulatory requirements and develop capacity for compliance. This is achieved by providing a complete understanding of regulatory implications on businesses, products, and the supply chain. RRMA is committed to providing industries with the essential training and certification to qualify as regulatory professionals.

"The RRMA VISION"

RRMA envisions a mature and impactful regulatory system of technical regulations on chemicals where India and other developing nations attain high environmental, social, and human health objectives.

RRMA further envisages the development of a large pool of trained and qualified regulatory professionals residing in India. This will enhance the compliance levels of companies to meet the public’s expectations.

"The RRMA MISSION"

Watch our introduction video by Dr. Geert Dancet

Board Members (2021)

Members of the RRMA Governing Council (2022)

Mr. Geert Dancet
Chair

Mr. Anil Jauhri
Co-chair

Mr. Anupam Kaul
Member

Mr. Geert Dancet
Chair

Mr. Anil Jauhri
Co-chair

Mr. Anupam Kaul
Member

Mr. Shisher Kumra
Member

Dr. Jayachandran Nair
Member

Mrs. Mukta Kumra
Member

Mr. Shisher Kumra
Member

Dr. Jayachandran Nair
Member

Mrs. Mukta Kumra
Member

Mr. Mangesh Barbate
Member

Dr. Vaibhav Diwan
Member

Dr. Chia-Sui Hsu
Member

Mr. Mangesh Barbate
Member

Dr. Vaibhav Diwan
Member

Dr. Chia-Sui Hsu
Member

RRMA Activities

Regulation Helpdesk

The Helpdesk on Indian Chemical Regulations is an online platform for enterprises and their regulatory team to access recent updates on chemical regulations in India. The Helpdesk on Indian Chemical Regulations is created by RRMA (Regulatory Representatives and Managers Association), and the site presents regulations and rules, including Indian Chemical Management and Safety Rules (India REACH), BIS, Agrochemical, and Cosmetics Regulation in India. The content is available in diverse languages. The Helpdesk was launched in April 2021 to provide enterprises and their regulatory teams with accurate, streamlined, and up-to-date information on regulations in India.

Internship Program

RRMA partners with academic institutes to offer hands-on internships. Since 2020, RRMA has initiated internship programs in India and Sweden, focusing on chemical compliance, product-based environmental regulation, impact analysis, and comparative analysis of different country regulations and stakeholder mapping. To organize internships in India, RRMA partners with Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Harcourt Butler Technical University (HBTU), National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT), Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT), and Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu, Sirmaur, and Lucknow.

Capacity Building & Awareness

To promote an understanding of chemical compliance across sectors, RRMA has been organizing online webinars with various professionals and organizations. On July 14 and July 21, 2021, RRMA co-organized the Masterclass 2.0 Chemical Regulatory Updates with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). In this two-day event, about 200 people attended the online webinars. From July to October 2021, RRMA cooperated with CHEMEXCIL, COSMED, and Global Product Compliance (GPC) to organize the Cosmetic Regulation Global series. The training and seminars are aimed at building capacity for professionals and organizations in the regulatory sector. These activities further include regulatory events, conferences, webinars, exhibitions, and certificate programmes.

Regulation Helpdesk

The Helpdesk on Indian Chemical Regulations is an online platform for enterprises and their regulatory team to access recent updates on chemical regulations in India.

The Helpdesk on Indian Chemical Regulations is created by RRMA (Regulatory Representatives and Managers Association), and the site presents regulations and rules, including Indian Chemical Management and Safety Rules (India REACH), BIS, Agrochemical, and Cosmetics Regulation in India. The content is available in diverse languages. The Helpdesk was launched in April 2021 to provide enterprises and their regulatory teams with accurate, streamlined, and up-to-date information on regulations in India.

Internship Program

To organize internships in India, RRMA partners with Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Harcourt Butler Technical University (HBTU), National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT), Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT), and Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu, Sirmaur, and Lucknow.

Capacity Building & Awareness

RRMA Partners

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