Philippa O'Donovan, General Manager, Principal Consultant, CIRS EU and UK
Philippa O’Donovan is a seasoned Regulatory Affairs professional with over 18 years of experience, specialzsing in EU Regulation No. 528/2012, the Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR), including the Great Britain (GB) BPR.
Her career spans both consultancy and industry roles, and she provides strategic guidance on market entry, active substance approvals, biocidal product authorisations, and associated BPR processes, including navigation of transitional national schemes.
In addition to biocides, Philippa has extensive expertise across EU and UK REACH and EU/GB CLP, including safety data sheets (SDS) and labeling requirements, as well as cosmetic products and ingredients.
She is recognized for translating complex regulatory frameworks into clear, business deliverable actions, enabling seamless regulatory compliance and successful market access.

