Every successful economy has a strong manufacturing base, with a chemical sector at its heart. The chemical industry is an important part of the economic social and environmental life of the UK. Our country’s exit terms from the EU are, therefore, critically important for our sector. Our support is not a political point but, with more detail to be discussed with the EU, would be in the best interests of businesses located in the UK.
Your chemical industry
Every successful economy has a strong manufacturing base, with a chemical sector at its heart. The chemical industry is an important part of the economic social and environmental life of the UK. The products and technologies of chemical companies are used in a wide range of many other sectors which are vital to the UK economy such as aerospace, automotive, pharmaceuticals – we are the ‘industry of industries’. 60% of chemical exports are destined for the European Union (EU), whilst 75% of chemical imports, many of which are essential raw materials, arrive from the EU. Our country’s exit terms from the EU are, therefore, critically important for our sector.
Making Brexit work
We have urged all stakeholders to support the approach raised by the Prime Minister whereby we would remain part of the European Chemicals Agency. The ‘associate membership’ concept would need to be developed, our products would undergo one series of approvals, in one country, it would respect the critical role in setting and enforcing relevant rules. Our industry would work to ensure that we could continue to provide our technical expertise to the Agency. Whereas now the ECJ has precedence, there would of course need to be negotiation on legal oversight as well as any financial contribution. Our support is not a political point but, with more detail to be discussed with the EU, would be in the best interests of businesses located in the UK.
The UK Chemical Industry - what we do
The products and services of our companies can be found in every area of life from vital medicines, water treatment, food and clothing, through housing, many everyday goods and transport to communications and leisure activities. Our industry is at the forefront of providing solutions to current challenges on issues such as climate change through fuel cells and insulation of buildings
The Chemical Industry Brexit priorities for UK growth
Our country’s exit terms from the EU are, therefore, critically important for our sector. Our support is not a political point but, with more detail to be discussed with the EU, would be in the best interests of businesses located in the UK.
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