Related Websites

Other Trade Associations

AISE
AISE (Association Internationale de la Savonnerie de la Detergence et des Produits d'Entretien) is the European body representing the soap, detergent and maintenance products, representing more than 1200 companies in Europe.

The Soap and Detergent Association
The U.S. national trade association representing manufacturers of cleaning products, their ingredients and finished packaging. They represent more than 90% of the household, industrial and institutional cleaning products marketed in the US.

Alliance of Industry Associations (AIA)

Trade Associations

British Aerosol Manufacturers Association (BAMA)
BAMA is a trade association that represents the interests of all sections of the aerosol industry, from the suppliers of components and chemicals to fillers and marketers of aerosol products.

British Association for Chemical Specialities (BACS)
BACS is a trade association which represents the interests of manufacturers and users of speciality and performance chemicals and of formulated products at both UK and European levels.

British Cleaning Council (BCC)
The co-ordinating body for the UK Cleaning Industry of which the UKCPI is a member.

British Coatings Federation (BCF)

The British Coatings Federation (BCF) is the sole trade association for the decorative, industrial and powder coatings, printing inks and wallcoverings manufacturing industry in the UK.

British Fragrance Association (BFA)
BFA represents the needs and concerns of the UK fragrance Industry.

Chemical Industries Association (CIA)
For information on some of the companies which supply raw materials to the UKCPI products see the Chemical Industries Association.

Cosmetics, Toiletries and Perfumery Association (CTPA)
The CPTA is the trade association for the UK Cosmetic and Personal Care Industry.

British Business Bureau (BBB)

The BBB is the Brussels division of  the Confederation of  British Industry.

Government Departments

Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA)

Defra's core purpose is to improve the current and future quality of life.

Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform
The government department representing the interests of Industry.

Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

The Health and Safety Commission is responsible for health and safety regulation in Great Britain. The Health and Safety Executive and local government are the enforcing authorities who work in support of the Commission.

Food Standards Agency (FSA)

The Food Standards Agency is an independent Government department set up by an Act of Parliament in 2000 to protect the public's health and consumer interests in relation to food.

Department of Health (DoH)

The Department of Health is responsible for the provision of heath and social care services in England.

Pesticides Safety Directive Directorate (PSD)

The Pesticides Safety Directorate (PSD) is an Executive Agency of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra).

Cabinet Office

The Cabinet Office is at the centre of government, making government work better.

Links to Industry Legislation

Chemical (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) Regulations (CHIP)

Biocidal Products Regulations

The Detergents Regulations

Cosmetics Products (Safety) Regulations

Control of Major Accident Hazards (COMAH)

Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control (IPPC)

Registration, Evaluation and Authorisation of Chemicals (REACH)

Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)

Carriage of Dangerous Goods Regulations

Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging Waste) Regulations

Other Useful Links

Home Laundry Consultative Council (HLCC)
The Home Laundry Consultative Council (HLCC) is the organisation which promotes the use of care labels on fabrics in the UK. These labels give washing and cleaning instructions. Their website gives information on what the labels mean and other useful advice on cleaning laundry.

Industry Council for Packaging and the Environment (INCPEN)

INCPEN is a research organisation, which draws together an influential group of companies who share a vision of the future where all production, distribution, and consumption are sustainable.

Science Media Centre

The Science Media Centre is an independent venture working to promote the voices, stories and views of the scientific community to the news media when science is in the headlines.