Partners
Confederation of Indian Industries
The Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) is a non-governmental, not-for-profit, industry-led, and industry-managed organization, with over 9,000 members from the private and public sectors, including SMEs and MNCs. The organization has an indirect membership of over 300,000 enterprises from 294 national and regional sectoral industry bodies. CII has collaborated with RRMA on regulatory master classes, and they are an affiliate of the Indian Chemical Regulation Helpdesk.
Indian Chemical Council
The Indian Chemical Council is the apex national body that represents all branches of the chemical industry in India, such as organic and inorganic chemicals, plastics and petrochemicals, petroleum refineries, dyestuffs and dye-intermediates, fertilizers and pesticides, specialty chemicals, paints etc. ICC is dedicated to the growth of the Indian chemical industry. It was established in 1938 and has over the years broadened its functions and offerings to cater to the varying needs of the Indian chemical industry.
The Basic Chemicals, Cosmetics & Dyes Export Promotion Council
The Basic Chemicals, Cosmetics & Dyes Export Promotion Council, popularly known as CHEMEXCIL ,was set up by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry (Government of India) in 1963, with the objective of promoting exports of specific items from India to various countries abroad. CHEMEXCIL has collaborated with RRMA in the development and impact assessment of the upcoming Indian Chemicals Management and Safety Rules (ICMSR), as well as organized a series of 10 master classes on cosmetic regulations across the world.
The Dyestuffs Manufacturers Association of India (DMAI)
The Dyestuffs Manufacturers Association of India (DMAI) was established in 1950 and is the apex body representing dyestuffs, pigments, optical brighteners, and dye intermediates manufacturers from all over the country, covering all sectors of the colorants industry – from small-scale units to multinationals – a fact well recognized by government authorities. They have collaborated with RRMA on EU, UK, and Turkey-related regulatory implications for member companies, delivered webinars, are affiliated with the Indian Chemicals Regulation Helpdesk, and are a valued partner of RRMA.
The Helsinki Chemicals Forum (HCF)
The Helsinki Chemicals Forum (HCF) is an independent non-profit forum founded by the Finnish Fair Foundation and the City of Helsinki, aimed at promoting chemical safety and chemical management globally. Each year, the HCF conference gathers speakers and participants from around the globe to discuss hot topics on chemical regulation from an international perspective. The conference engages international authorities, politicians, industry leaders, NGOs, academics, journalists, and specialists in chemical safety management. In even years, the conference takes place at the Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre, Finland, while in odd years it is held in Asia. The last Asian HCF conference – called the Asian Chemicals Forum (ACF) – took place in New Delhi, India, in September 2023 and was organized together with the Regulatory Representatives and Managers Association (RRMA), with the main sponsor Global Product Compliance Group, which provides chemical regulation compliance services in India and other parts of the world.
Academic Partners
Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Mumbai
The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Mumbai is one of India’s premier management institutions, renowned for its excellence in business education, research, and executive training. RRMA has proudly signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with IIM Mumbai to strengthen collaboration in the field of regulatory management. In partnership with RRMA, IIM Mumbai co-developed the “Fundamentals in Regulatory Management of Chemicals” (FRMC) course. The collaboration has successfully trained professionals through multiple course batches and facilitated internships for students to gain hands-on experience in regulatory affairs, thereby bridging academic knowledge with industry needs.
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Hyderabad
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Hyderabad is a leading technical institution renowned for scientific research and innovation. RRMA collaborated with IIT Hyderabad to co-develop the Certificate Course on Chemical Safety Assessment for Regulatory Submissions, aimed at building capacity in environmental risk assessment and chemical safety regulations.
Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) Mumbai
The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) is a reputed academic institution in social sciences and policy studies. In line with its vision to foster interdisciplinary learning, RRMA has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with TISS to integrate regulatory education within the academic framework. The partnership focuses on enhancing regulatory awareness, developing training programs, and conducting joint research to advance technical knowledge and compliance, especially in chemical regulations. The collaboration includes ongoing internship programs and the development of regulatory courses for TISS students. Together, RRMA and TISS are working to equip students with practical regulatory skills and knowledge to meet industry compliance challenges effectively.
Association Partners
Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI)
The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) is a leading national body representing the entire textile value chain in India—from fiber to fashion. It works closely with the government, industry stakeholders, and international organizations to promote policy advocacy, sustainability, innovation, and global competitiveness in the textile and apparel sector. RRMA works with CITI to raise awareness on chemical compliance and sustainability in textiles. The joint activities include regional training sessions in major cities like Surat, Coimbatore, and Mumbai, as well as specialized learning modules on chemical compliance and ESG through management development programs (MDPs) to help industry professionals meet global standards and improve environmental practices.
Media Partners
.png){kind=logo}
Chemical Today
Chemical Today is a prominent industry magazine published by Worldofchemicals.com that delivers insightful content on the chemical sector, including trends, innovations, market dynamics, sustainability, and regulatory developments. It serves as a valuable knowledge platform for professionals across the global chemical value chain, featuring interviews, expert articles, and updates from academia and industry. As a media partner, Chemical Today recognizes RRMA as a knowledge partner. This partnership includes editorial collaboration, most notably disseminating expert content, providing visibility for key events, and promoting regulatory thought leadership across the industry.
RRMA Patrons
Global Product Compliance (GPC
Global Product Compliance (GPC) specializes in regulatory compliance solutions across global sectors. SSS Europe, a familiar name in chemical regulatory and compliance services, now officially belongs under the umbrella of GPC Holding Sweden. As a partner of RRMA, GPC has organized an internship program where 15 interns participated in the first phase, and over 20 interns in the second phase. Lastly, GPC is a sponsor of RRMA’s various activities and assists it with secretariate services when necessary.
ESSEM
ESSEM compliance solutions has a lab area of 8 000 square feet located on a 1.5-acre campus that includes state-of-the-art technology solutions and key strategies for testing toxicity control and environmental management. ESSEM’s facility has commissioned more than 1 000 toxicity profiles for classified groups of chemicals and specializes in study management and monitoring activities required for various REACH and REACH-like regulations. ESSEM provides scientific and study-related support to RRMA members.
To gain full access to our events, free courses, certification
programme and training
Become a Member
Submit your email ID to receive notifications about upcoming courses and events
