ChemicalsNorthwest | Chemical Industries Association

Elements Autumn 2025 - Sponsored by RAS

The Elements magazine is always a fascinating roundup of features from the sector. This edition is no exception. We have focuses on Hazard studies, UK REACH, Cyber security, Biotechnology features and Patenting, Award winners, an interview with ReAgent’s CEO, Rich Hudson, the Children Challenging Industry (CCI) Programme in the North West, successes from Sci-Tech Daresbury with two Leading environmental firms joining Sci-Tech Daresbury, plus pumps and valves and the very intricate parts of chemical manufacturing that are crucial to operations.

Chemicals Northwest

Chemicals Northwest is the industry-led, chemical cluster support organisation for the North West and surrounding areas chemical sector, the largest in the UK. We are a funded by our members and owned and supported by the Chemical Industries Association.

We are a membership organisation that supports and promotes the interests and activities of the chemistry-using industries.

Find our more

Events

Managing Safety Data Sheets - 17 & 18 September 2025 (virtual, mornings only)
2025-09-17T07:00:002025-09-18T21:00:00
Managing Safety Data Sheets - 17 & 18 September 2025 (virtual, mornings only)
TÜV Rheinland Functional Safety Engineer Certificate Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) in partnership with EFSTAS
2025-09-22T07:00:002025-09-25T21:00:00
LOCATION: Chester. The Racecourse,
NEPIC Meet the Members 2025
2025-09-23T07:00:00
This year Meet the Members will return to Hardwick Hall’s Grand Marquee on 23 September as part of NEPIC’s 20th Anniversary year of events and celebrations.

More events

News

Biocides: changes to Annexes II and III of GB Biocidal Products Regulation

2025-09-11T12:26:00+01:00

Changes in the data requirements for active substances and biocidal products will apply from October.

A sun safety photo booth is the centrepiece of a new campaign raising awareness of skin cancer – an ever-increasing health problem in the North West.

2025-08-19T12:06:00+01:00

The Ultra Violet (UV) photo booth shows people how they can better apply sun screen and where their skin can be damaged by sunlight. It is part of an education programme at the Catalyst science discovery centre and museum, explaining the science behind sun protection and how to stay safe in the sunshine.

Calling All Young Scientists! Sun Safety Meets STEM at Catalyst Science Discovery Centre’s Summer Workshops

2025-08-19T12:04:00+01:00

This summer, families across North-West England and beyond are invited to step into the lab and explore the science behind sun safety, as the Catalyst Science Discovery Centre and Museum in Widnes launches its interactive Sun Protection Scientist Workshops, running from 9th–22nd August.

HSE publishes Annex 15 restriction report and opens 6-month public consultation. The public consultation seeks evidence on proposed PFAS restrictions

2025-08-18T14:57:00+01:00

HSE publishes Annex 15 restriction report and opens 6-month public consultation.

The Chemistry of Compliance: Navigating Complexity and Change in collaboration with WSP

2025-10-23T07:00:00

9.30am - 12.30pm with a networking lunch

Notifying exports of PIC chemicals for 2026

2025-08-06T15:04:00+01:00

Companies should notify their exports to HSE as the GB PIC Designated National Authority (DNA)

More news

Sign up to our E-Bulletin

To receive industry news and events information delivered to your inbox please email alex.abraitis@chemicalsnorthwest.org.uk stating you wish to be signed up to receive the ebulletin.