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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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What we do
As a membership organisation funded by subscription, we are committed to establishing the UK as the location of choice for industry growth. With 4,100 businesses nationwide providing the advanced materials essential to the production of 95% manufacturing goods, the chemical industry is fuelling UK growth.
At the Chemical Industries Association ensuring that member companies are represented at the highest level in Government is not just a goal, but a fundamental priority.
To do this we work with across a large number of organisations and supporting bodies, with and opposite government on political, economic and legislative issues affecting industry’s licence to operate and compete in UK, EU and the rest of the world. All aimed at making the UK as competitive a place as possible for members to trade and invest in.
Meeting user needs
All work undertaken by the association is focused on meeting our members’ needs. Our objectives are to:
Secure policy and regulatory environment that supports competitiveness, innovation and growth.
Maximise global trade opportunities
Secure competitive net zero transition
Secure the industry’s current and future workforce.
How do we achieve this?
Collaboration
Highlighting the importance of working together with other industry leaders and staying ahead of industry trends by sharing insights, resources, expertise and through events driving collective growth and success.
Innovation
A commitment to promoting and facilitating innovation within the chemical industry, providing members with opportunities to explore new technologies, processes, and solutions to stay competitive and address evolving market demands.
Advocacy
Representing the interests of our members on key issues, advocating for policies, regulations, and market conditions that support the growth and sustainability of the chemical industry.
Who we work with
Our representation includes lobbying legislators, policy-makers and stakeholders on the issues that affect our member companies the most. We do this at UK, European and International level.
Chemical Industry APPG
To brief Members on issues affecting chemical and pharmaceutical businesses in the UK and act as a forum for Members to express views.
We contribute to ensuring a sustainable industry through the work of the Chemistry Council and by influencing UK Government policy through engagement on the budget, calls for evidence, and numerous government departments.
- Department for Business & Trade
- Department for Energy Security & Net Zero
- Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs
- Department for Levelling UP, Housing & Communities
- Department for Science, Innovation & Technology
- Department for Work & Pensions
- HM Treasury
- Health and Safety Executive
- Environment Agency
- Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA)
- Natural Resources Wales (HAS)
- Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS)
- Ofgem
- International Council of Chemical Associations (ICCA)
- Cefic European Chemical Industry Council - Representing the UK on Cefic Board
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Working for you
These are just some of the hightlights of the CIA's work:
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Events
Helping businesses keep informed and compliant with regulation, help improve the professional competencies of staff, and share best practice amongst members.
Economics & Business Surveys
Participate in our quarterly business surveys crafted to gather industry sentiment on emerging issues, ensuring representation of our members’ perspectives.
Policy areas
Member companies decide our policy areas and the positions we take. In developing these positions, CIA consults with stakeholders.
The CIA owns and supports
The Chemical Industries Association owns and supports three organisations. Visit these sites to find out more.
CIABATA
Manages and administers the chemical sector climate change agreement with the Department for Business and Trade and the Environment Agency.
ChemicalsNorthwest
Chemicals Northwest is the industry-led, chemical cluster support organisation for the £10 billion North West chemical sector, the largest in the UK.
REACHReady
Supporting individuals in companies affected by the EU REACH Regulation.
