How public support today can accelerate the sustainable, bio-based supply chains of tomorrow

By Dr Sarah Hickingbottom General Manager for New Product Development and Stakeholder Relations, Circa Group For the European Union to meet the climate and biodiversity targets set out in the European Green Deal, it needs bold...

FOLLOWING THE RULES

The Rules of Origin have added a new level of complexity to UK/EU trade. Tim Doggett, Chief Executive of the Chemical Business Association reviews their implications for the chemical industry. T he UK’s international trade figures over...

Cyber Security should not be ignored in the Chemical Industry

Ian Elsby, Siemens Digital Industries Head of Chemical Industry Effects of the pandemic and Brexit are further driving digitalisation often without the much-needed protection against cyber attacks. Ian Elsby, Siemens Digital Industries Head of Chemical Industry...

Looking to the Future of DSEAR Compliance

The Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations (DSEAR) have been around for some time, and those under the scope of them will be well aware of their requirements; demonstrating how the risks associated with...

CBA ELECTS NEW CHAIR

The Chemical Business Association (CBA) has elected a new Chair – Kate Mingay, Managing Director, Dakram Materials Limited. She was elected by the membership of the Association at its Annual General Meeting on 28...

CLOUD BASED ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AT ITS BEST

When it comes to the environmental monitoring of laboratories, cleanrooms, production lines and storage facilities, quick and easy access to crucial data is key. Whether they are assets within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, cosmetic, food industries...

A Closer Look at Turkey’s Chemical Registration System Requirements

Registration phase of Turkish REACH Regulation, KKDIK is continuing as planned with gradual increase in SIEF communications. Meanwhile, updates and upgrades of the MoEU online Chemicals Registration System, KKS are under progress in preparation...

Now that the brexit transition period is over, new rules apply for businesses within...

The government is committed to supporting you to adapt to these new rules. On 24 December 2020, an agreement was reached between the UK and the EU setting out the UK’s future relationship with the...

Beyond Reach: The impact of Brexit on the UK chemical industry

The UK has begun its transition to a UK-only REACH domestic regulatory framework for chemicals. You can find out all about your responsibilities as a business as well as the general understanding in the...

A snapshot of KKDIK Substance Information Exchange Forums (MBDF) in Turkey

Companies who pre-registered substances for KKDIK Compliance in Turkey, are living a reflection of the year 2009 - first quarter after the REACH pre-registration deadline of 2008 was over. The initial MBDF communications are not...