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The chemical and pharmaceutical industry is fundamental to modern society. With an immense variety of products, from vital medicines and foods, the construction of buildings, to transport and leisure, the industry truly does have an impact on virtually every aspect of our daily lives.
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Latest Reports
Sustainability Reporting Disclosures
Guidance on sustainable finance and taxonomy-related reporting and disclosures.
Environmental Permitting & UK’s Best Available Techniques
The Chemical Industries Association (CIA) and the other UK Best Available Techniques (BAT) Tranche 1 impacted Trade Associations reviewed the recently published UK BAT Waste Gas Treatment outline draft.
CIA’s 13 Key Asks for the UK Chemicals Strategy
As the UK Chemicals Strategy continues to progress towards release of a draft consultation towards the end of 2021, the Chemical Industries Association continues to offer support in assisting with its development.
Chemical Indistries Association has a commitment to helping businesses keep informed and compliant with regulation, help improve the professional competencies of staff, and share best practice amongst members.
Chemical Reactions: UK Chemicals Conference
This event is a joint initiative by the Chemicals Industries Association (CIA), Steptoe and Ramboll. It is aimed at those wishing to stay abreast of new developments and building pan-European compliance and market access strategies.
Grabbing the headlines: Media and Press release Masterclass
Online - Whether you want to promote good news stories about your company and employees or learn how to interest editors and publications in your scientific achievements, this masterclass will give you the tools to do so.
Occupied Building Risk Assessments
The course aims to provide a working overview of OBRA qualitative and quantitative methodologies, to provide attendees with the knowledge to understand, query or even develop OBRAs.
Britain’s chemical industry fuelling UK growth - a plan for the next Government
Our starting point is a strong one – the sector is the country’s largest manufacturing exporter; it has already reduced emissions by 80% over the past 30 years and thousands of highly skilled and well-rewarded jobs are located in parts of the country that really need them. To help inform and support the next government’s agenda for growth and prosperity, we are proposing a number of recommendations.
The UK chemical industry by numbers
The chemical and pharmaceutical industry is fundamental to modern society. With an immense variety of products, from vital medicines and foods, the construction of buildings, to transport and leisure, the industry truly does have an impact on virtually every aspect of our daily lives.
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The Chemical Industries Association is the organisation representing and advising chemical and pharmaceutical companies located across the UK. Our core membership is a diverse mix of chemical and pharmaceutical companies operating within the UK.
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CIA Business Survey: Top manufacturing exporter has turned the corner
Figures released by the CIA indicate sustained growth for Q2 2024, building on the positive performance seen in the first three months of the year. This marks a significant recovery following 18 months of severe decline.
Key manufacturing exporter welcomes sense of urgency in King’s speech
Steve Elliott, Chief Executive of the Chemical Industries Association reacts to the King’s speech.
Key manufacturing exporter reports first growth in 2 years
Figures released by the Chemical Industries Association indicate a significant turnaround in the chemical sector – one of Britain’s biggest manufacturing export industries – showing signs of growth.
Finalists Announced for the Chemical Industry Awards 2024 - Award entries hit a record high for the third consecutive year!
Celebrating the best of the UK chemical industry
Chemical industry says ‘At Last’ as UK REACH consultation is published
Following 3 years of intense debate and engagement on the future of UK REACH in a highly volatile political context, we finally see a tangible proposal from government coming to life.
About the CIA
About the CIA
Find out all about the Chemical Industries Association
The Chemical Industries Association (CIA) is the UK’s leading trade association dedicated to representing and advising chemical and pharmaceutical companies across the United Kingdom.
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What the CIA does
As a membership organisation funded by subscription, we are committed to establishing the UK as the location of choice for industry growth.
Governance
Governance and policy areas are set by the CIA’s Board and Council, elected from membership. Our Board is responsible for the governance of the CIA. Martin Ashcroft, Managing Director at Tata Chemicals Europe is the elected President of the CIA.
Economics and Business Surveys
Our CIA Business Survey helps us to identify emerging trends, highlight operating conditions for chemical manufacturers and advocate for your interests to government and media.
