BPF leading the charge to help shape the future of the regulatory landscape post-Brexit
Tuesday, 24 January 2017
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Following a call from the UK Government’s Environmental Audit Committee (EAC), the British Plastics Federation (BPF) on behalf of its members has submitted written evidence for an inquiry into “The Future of Chemicals Regulation after the EU Referendum”.
The inquiry (which closed for submissions on Friday 20th January 2017) was calling for opinions into the ease with which the UK Government can transpose and effectively implement certain EU chemicals regulation once Britain leaves the European Union (EU). The BPF, stressing the importance of environmental, worker and public safety, submitted its own response as to how the regulatory landscape could look post-Brexit and also how it could be administered.
The Registration, Evaluation, Restriction and Authorisation of Chemicals Hazardous to Health (REACH) regulation was the primary piece of legislation that the inquiry focused on; this is due to its size and importance in providing public and environmental health and safety. The BPF (through joint submissions as well as its own), is ensuring that its industry’s voice is heard in the Brexit discussions and is doing its part to be a proactive ‘player’ in shaping the future of our nation.
The BPF will continue to input as and where necessary and will continue its efforts to engage with Government, to both serve the interests of the nation’s economy but also to lend its expertise to the negotiations.
For further information on chemical issues and the BPF’s activities, please contact Matt Davies at [email protected] or on +44(0) 207 457 5048.
