Regional meeting hears call to contribute to EU consultation
Posted by Charlotte Salter, on April 15, 2016.
The chance to contribute to a major EU consultation on chemical regulation was one of the key messages to come out of the UKCPI’s regional meeting this week. The meeting at Kilworth House Hotel in Leicestershire heard from Francis McGuigan of the International Chemicals Unit of the Health and Safety Executive. Also presenting were Simon […]
New Europe-wide initiative launched for air freshener emissions
Posted by Charlotte Salter, on April 1, 2016.
The European body which represents manufacturers of cleaning products has launched a new initiative to promote best practices in the manufacture, marketing and use of air fresheners. The product stewardship programme (PSP) is a voluntary scheme run by the International Association for Soaps, Detergents and Maintenance Products (AISE), and builds on the success of the […]
UKCPI joins RoSPA to launch campaign to protect children
Posted by Charlotte Salter, on March 10, 2016.
UKCPI director general Philip Malpass travelled to the historic city of Winchester today to launch a campaign to help parents protect their children from the risks of household cleaning products. UKCPI director general Philip Malpass (right) was joined by, from left, RoSPA chief executive Tom Mullarkey, Liz Taylor from Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust, and […]
Major report reassures public over impact of cleaning products on indoor air quality
Posted by Charlotte Salter, on March 2, 2016.
Some recent media reports have raised concerns about volatile organic compounds (also known as VOCs) in cleaning products, but the facts are less frightening and we want to reassure you about their safety. VOCs is a very broad term, and includes just about any scent or odour, from the smell of fresh coffee and roses […]
UKCPI to support hygiene conference organised by RSPH and IFH
Posted by Charlotte Salter, on December 17, 2015.
UKCPI is supporting a one day conference from RSPH and The International Scientific Forum of Home Hygiene on 11 February 2016 in London. The event, entitled “Are we too ‘clean’? Reframing the hygiene hypothesis“, will explore new evidence about the nature of the link between microbial exposure and allergies, and will focus on what industry, […]
UKCPI annual review 2015 released
Posted by Charlotte Salter, on December 16, 2015.
UKCPI’s annual review, covering the association’s work and major industry issues over the last year, has been published and can be found here. Gemma Cleland, UKCPI’s new chair and Executive Director Homecare at Unilever, said: “Please read this annual review as it serves to remind us of the numerous challenges addressed in the past 12 months […]
New chair elected at UKCPI AGM
Posted by Charlotte Salter, on December 15, 2015.
Gemma Cleland, Executive Director Homecare, Unilever was elected chair of UKCPI’s Council at UKCPI’s AGM on 25th November. She will be supported by vice chairs Bruce Maxwell of Dri-Pak and Ian Lamb of Ecolab, representing the interests of SMEs and professional cleaning & hygiene, respectively. Philip Malpass, Director General of UKCPI said “We are delighted […]
Newcastle campaign launched to prevent child poisonings from cleaning products
Posted by Charlotte Salter, on September 22, 2015.
Families across Newcastle are being targeted in a scheme to prevent child poisonings and eye injuries from household cleaning products. The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) launches its Take action today, put them away campaign, funded by the UK Cleaning Products Industry Association (UKCPI), at Newcastle’s Victoria Infirmary tomorrow (Wednesday, September 23). RoSPA is […]
British public positive about chemistry
Posted by Charlotte Salter, on August 6, 2015.
Findings from the Royal Society of Chemistry’s research show public attitudes to chemistry in the UK are positive. Good news The first study of its kind reveals that, overall, people in the UK are positive about chemistry’s impact on society. For example, 60% of the UK public agreed that “everything is made of chemicals” and […]
News | Nottingham campaign to cut cleaning product injuries
Posted by Charlotte Salter, on June 30, 2015.
Nottingham families are being urged to take action to protect their children from the risks of household cleaning products in a new initiative. The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) campaign Take action today, put them away, funded by the UK Cleaning Products Industry Association (UKCPI), is being launched today, Tuesday, June 30, at […]
