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Energy costs and international economic uncertainty attack the core of British industry
A necessary extension caused by ongoing uncertainty
The Chemical Industries Association in joint call for skills and education action
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CIA statement on UK-India trade deal
The signing of the Free Trade Agreement between India and the UK today is a hugely significant step forward, one that will benefit both countries
Chemical Industry reaction to the UK’s first Trade Strategy since leaving the EU
The Strategy sets out a bold new approach to international tradem designed to help UK businesses navigate global challenges, unlock new opportunities and grow exports.
UK Chemical industry reacts to the Chancellor's Spending Review 2025
Rachel Reeves has set out her Spending Review in the House of Commons today and the chemical industry reacted to the key announcements.
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CIA Blogs
UK REACH: What’s happening and what the Chemical Industry needs now
The government has proposed extending the deadlines for businesses to submit dossiers for transitional registrations under UK REACH for the third time, putting the first deadline seven years later than originally proposed.
Exploring the case for a new UK Chemicals Agency
Leaving the European Union has meant the operating environment for chemicals regulations in the UK has changed for both UK regulators and business. Both have taken on significant, new responsibilities and continue to make progress towards UK chemicals regulation that brings a more forward-looking approach to managing chemicals[1].
Careers in the Chemical Industry - Sam Kirkland
My name is Sam and I am an Operations Manager at Veolia within the hazardous waste division. I lead a site that transports, stores and segregates hazardous chemical waste so that it can be disposed of safely, compliantly and in the way that maximises reuse and recycling.
Careers in the Chemical Industry - Amy Summerton
Aged 16, Amy joined SABIC as a Laboratory Technician Apprentice and now 9 years later Amy works as a Research Chemist for SABIC’s Technology & Innovation group
Careers in the chemical industry - Izzy Sloan’s apprenticeship story
A Chemical Engineering Degree Apprentice at GSK in Ulverston and Barnard Castle, Izzy facilitates the manufacturing of antibiotics that help patients worldwide. Izzy’s day-to-day job predominantly involves helping solve problems that prevent GSK’s primary and secondary manufacturing sites from functioning safely and efficiently. Working towards her bachelor’s degree on day ...
Shaping the Future of Chemical Policy: A Look Inside CIA’s Regulatory Work
Coinciding with the UK Chemicals Reactions Conference on 24 September 2024, an event organised by the Chemical Industries Association (CIA), Ramboll and Steptoe, Dr. Roger Pullin CIA’s Head of Chemical Policy and Health gives some insight into CIA’s Chemicals Management Team and their regulatory policy work.
