Darci Ferrer
Darci Ferrer’s regulatory and scientific experience covers an array of industrial, institutional, and consumer products, including pesticides, cleaning products, and fragrance materials. Darci provides consulting support to clients particularly on the Federal Insecticide Fungicide Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), and state chemical management and ingredient communication regulations.
In particular, Darci manages U.S. pesticide registrations and assists clients in identifying a clear path to registration and supports the development of registration applications. She works with coalitions and task forces to develop data strategies for active ingredients undergoing registration review. Darci also provides regulatory analysis to trade associations on new and proposed regulations impacting industry.
Previously, Darci held positions in prominent trade associations. As Chief Scientist for the fragrance industry association, she was responsible for regulatory analysis and advocacy across the United States and Canada by providing hands-on support and aid to association members. She routinely formulated responses to regulatory proposals and engaged directly with regulators, discussing potential opportunities and concerns. Notably, Darci was involved in the industry's efforts to support the EPA's risk evaluation of one of the first 20 existing substances selected for review under the amended TSCA. She also advised the membership on reportable ingredients under the Cosmetic Fragrance and Flavor Ingredient Right to Know Act of 2020 (SB 312) in California and provided preliminary guidance to the membership on the newly passed Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA).
Thursday May 14
Scientific Affairs Council
From Proposition 65 (Prop 65) listings to an increasingly fragmented patchwork of state PFAS regulations, the compliance landscape facing manufacturers has never been more complex – or more consequential. This session will address both realities head-on:
- California’s Prop 65 remains a persistent strategic challenge. This presentation will examine the current landscape, including chemical listings, safe harbor level development, strategies for minimizing the impact of new listings, customer communication, due diligence considerations for corporate transactions, and approaches to defending against citizen suits and government enforcement.
- State-level PFAS regulation continues to evolve into a complex patchwork of labeling, reporting, and product prohibition requirements, with staggered effective dates across multiple jurisdictions. This presentation will provide a strategic framework for navigating this environment – from integrating PFAS restrictions into corporate phase-out strategies, to managing litigation risks associated with legacy products on retail shelves, to building cohesive, multi-state compliance programs that balance regulatory obligations with business continuity.
Speakers:
Hunter Kendrick, Counsel, Latham & Watkins
Tom Lee, Partner, Latham & Watkins
Speaker:
Navigating the PFAS Regulatory Maze: State-by-State Compliance Strategies and Litigation Risk Management
Darci Ferrer, Assistant Director, Greenberg Traurig LLP
Kaitlyn Maxwell, Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig LLP