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Cleaning product labels change, products remain safe!

Posted by Charlotte Salter, on June 4, 2015.

From 1st June 2015 cleaning products for sale in Europe may carry new labels, statements and pictograms. Product labels and their related safety sentences may change, yet all products remain safe if used as intended. Product labels may feature new pictograms, signal words, hazard and precautionary statements and supplemental information. The design changes of pictograms are […]

Cleaning’s important role in allergy control

Posted by Charlotte Salter, on May 5, 2015.

Cleaning helps control asthma and allergy symptoms People with allergies and asthma suffer periodic attacks which can be triggered by variety of different things – from pollen to pets and house dust mites to mould. As well as using medication to control symptoms, they often find that controlling the triggers is a way of avoiding […]

Campaign to protect children from cleaning product injuries in the home comes to Norfolk

Posted by Charlotte Salter, on February 4, 2015.

Parents with toddlers across Norfolk are being urged to take action today to protect their children from the risks of household cleaning products in a new far-reaching campaign to reduce the number of accidental child poisonings. The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) is expanding its Take action today, put them away educational campaign into Norfolk – a scheme funded […]

Parents of young children urged to take greater care of cleaning products in Bradford

Posted by Charlotte Salter, on January 28, 2015.

Families with toddlers across Bradford are being encouraged to take greater care of household cleaning products in a new campaign being launched today by The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) and The UK Cleaning Products Association (UKCPI). The campaign is being backed by Bradford Council’s Public Health department. It asks parents to Take action today, put […]

Surfactants do not harm the environment

Posted by Charlotte Salter, on October 14, 2014.

You can wash yourself and your clothes with a clear conscience!The most common soaps, shampoos and detergents actually pose a minimal risk to the environment. This is the conclusion of a comprehensive survey that covers more than 250 scientific studies over several decades. When you take a shower and rinse the soap and shampoo off […]

Keep detergent capsules away from children

Posted by Charlotte Salter, on September 9, 2014.

Detergent gel capsules are used every week by millions of consumers. They are practical, convenient, sustainable and safe when used as intended. There have been some unexpected household incidents involving gel capsules and small children, and we regret the concerns caused to the children and their families. The safety and the wellbeing of consumers is […]

New guide demystifies chemical stories

Posted by Charlotte Salter, on August 14, 2014.

Leading scientists, toxicologists and dieticians debunk common chemical misconceptions The helpful new guide, called Making Sense of Chemical Stories, has been released by Sense About Science, a charitable trust that equips people to make sense of scientific and medical claims in public discussion. “People are still being misled by chemical myths” say Sense About Science, adding: “This […]

A new identity for chemicals supply chain co-operation

Posted by Charlotte Salter, on July 4, 2014.

To better reflect the nature of its members’ activities, and to strengthen its position in the chemicals supply chain, the Alliance of Industry Associations (AIA) formed in 1991 has decided on a new name and logo. From 1 July 2014 it is re-named the Alliance of Chemical Associations (ACA). The ACA consists of trade associations, […]

UKCPI Spring Regional Meeting

Posted by Charlotte Salter, on April 25, 2014.

The Spring UKCPI regional meeting took place on 9th April at Wychwood Park, Crewe, and was a well-attended event with a full agenda on biocides and CLP. The members’ only event provided advice through four presentations from the Health & Safety Executive (HSE), Reckitt Benckiser, BAMA (British Aerosol Manufacturers Association) and UKCPI. Jon Taylor and Arjun […]

UKCPI to present at Cleaning Products Europe 2014

Posted by Charlotte Salter, on March 17, 2014.

Philip Malpass, Director General, UKCPI, will present next week at Cleaning Products Europe 2014, taking place on 25-27 March at Hilton Deansgate in Manchester. UKCPI will also have a stand at the event and looks forward to meeting members and potential new sign-ups too. The event will feature expert speakers from all levels of the […]

Contact the UKCPI on ukcpi@ukcpi.org or call 07843 199397.