SECURING THE CHEMICAL SUPPLY CHAIN

Many terrorist incidents result from the illegal use of chemicals in home-made explosive devices. The UK’s Chemical Business Association (CBA) has a reputation for its...

INTERNATIONAL ENGAGEMENT

CBA commits significant resources to engaging with organisations focused on awareness-raising and capacity building by responding to invitations to speak at international conferences throughout...

BREXIT – TOO MANY QUESTIONS IN SEARCH OF DEFINITIVE ANSWERS

Peter Newport, Chief Executive of the Chemical Business Association (CBA) reviews Brexit and the uncertainties faced by the UK chemical industry. For the last three...

MAJOR FALLS IN ORDER BOOKS AND SALES – CBA TRENDS SURVEY

Both order books and current sales have fallen by 60% in the three months since the last Supply Chain Trends Survey in April 2019....

Positive trends show short-term Brexit stock building

The latest Supply Chain Trends Survey from the Chemical Business Association (CBA) reveals further evidence of stock building ahead of the UK’s exit from...

UK REACH – why the Government’s no deal proposals are unworkable

CBA believes the UK Government’s proposals for a UK version of REACH in the event of a No Deal exit from the EU are...

CBA highlights problems with Proposed Corrosive Legislation

The Chemical Business Association (CBA) has highlighted several legislative and practical concerns with the provisions of the Offensive Weapons Bill currently being considered by...

Order books and sales remain positive, future sales margins negative

Order books, current sales, and sales margins have all remained in positive territory since the last CBA Trends Survey three months ago (March 2018)....

CBA calls for new controls on escalating regulatory costs

As the costs and charges payable by the industry to regulators continue to rise, Peter Newport, Chief Executive of the Chemical Business Association (CBA),...