UKCPI home safety campaign to help families in Norfolk
Posted by Charlotte Salter, on September 22, 2026.
The UK Cleaning Products Industry Association (UKCPI) and The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) are encouraging families across Norfolk to take simple steps to prevent young children being injured by household cleaning products as part of their Take Action Today, Put Them Away campaign. Funded by the UK Cleaning Products Industry Association […]
Recycle Week 2026: UKCPI joins call to rescue recyclables
Posted by Charlotte Salter, on September 16, 2026.
UKCPI is proud to support Recycle Week 2026 and to remind people to check the label and recycle appropriately. Inspiring action since 2004, Recycle Week is the nation’s biggest annual celebration of recycling, delivered by Recycle Now. This year, Recycle Week (14-20 September) is showing people how their recycling truly makes a difference, and that it’s worth […]
Paul Sanderson joins UKCPI as new chief executive
Posted by Charlotte Salter, on August 17, 2026.
The UK Cleaning Products Industry Association (UKCPI) has appointed Paul Sanderson as its new chief executive, with effect from 17 August 2026. He succeeds Philip Malpass who is retiring after 17 years in the role. Paul previously worked as chief executive of The Recycling Association. He commented: “I’m excited to be joining UKCPI as its […]
Introducing Detergents Europe
Posted by Charlotte Salter, on June 3, 2026.
A new chapter for the cleaning & hygiene products industry A.I.S.E. has announced its transition to Detergents Europe, the voice of the cleaning and hygiene products industry. This strategic repositioning responds to the need for a clearer, more recognisable identity at a time when policymakers are focused on key priorities to which the sector contributes, […]
Home safety advice for Dementia Action Week
Posted by Charlotte Salter, on May 20, 2026.
Dementia Action Week is a good time to remember that home safety can look different when you’re caring for someone with dementia. UKCPI’s Stay Safe awareness programme encourages carers to store cleaning products out of reach and sight, to help keep homes safe for people with dementia. People with dementia can be at increased risk […]
ACA members align position on UK REACH ATRm
Posted by Charlotte Salter, on May 5, 2026.
UKCPI has joined fellow members of the Alliance of Chemical Associations (ACA) to agree a unanimous position in response to the recent publication of the Government’s response to the consultation on the UK REACH Alternative Transitional Registration model (ATRm). The letter below has been sent on behalf of all 14 ACA members to Ministers and […]
Agenda for 2026 Cleaning Products Europe conference announced
Posted by Charlotte Salter, on January 22, 2026.
Smithers has announced the full agenda for its upcoming Cleaning Products Europe conference, taking place 24–25 March 2026 in Amsterdam. First held in 2008, the conference brings together professionals from across the cleaning, home and personal care sectors to explore regulatory change, sustainability transformation and the evolving needs of consumers. Speakers for 2026 include: With […]
UKCPI publishes 2025 Annual Review
Posted by Charlotte Salter, on December 9, 2025.
The recently published UKCPI Annual Review showcases the work of the association and its committees throughout 2025. Writing in his introduction, the outgoing Chair of the UKCPI Council, Ian Croft, commented: “You will see from the following pages how UKCPI has continued to meet its members’ expectations in three core areas of advocacy, member support […]
Be a handwashing hero this Global Handwashing Day
Posted by Charlotte Salter, on October 15, 2025.
“Be a handwashing hero” is the multi-year theme for Global Handwashing Day. Everyone, from young children to senior business and government officials, can be a handwashing hero. Clean hands are a fundamental defence against the spread of infections and illnesses – not only in healthcare settings, but also in schools, workplaces, businesses, public spaces, and […]
The UK chemicals sector is vital to the economy
Posted by Charlotte Salter, on October 1, 2025.
The UK chemicals sector is vital to the economy and bolstering the chemicals industry’s competitiveness would allow it to deliver even greater value to the country in future. This is the case we’re making in an article in The House magazine, Parliament’s in-house magazine, jointly with the other members of the Alliance of Chemical Associations […]
