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Regulatory Support

Information, interpretation, and guidance on regulatory issues delivered to members

Sustainability

Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs

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Networking

An active programme of technical, business and social events each year

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Technical Programmes

Since 1974 BASA has been an active partner with FEICA, the European Federation of the Adhesives Industry

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European Representation

Since 1974 BASA has been an active partner with FEICA, the European Federation of the Adhesives Industry

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Representing Member Interests

Our Association is for more than just adhesives and sealants producers.

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Industry Surveys and Consultations

Regular industry surveys keep members up to date with sentiment in the industry.

Welcome to BASA

BASA acts as the voice for the adhesives and sealants industry, representing and promoting the sector, providing technical and compliance guidance, creating networking opportunities, and offering a range of support services. We are an association run for our members, by our members, with our greatest strength being the experience and expertise of the volunteers who serve on our working groups and task forces. The adhesives and sealants industry represents over £1.2 billion in annual demand.

BASA is also a member of the Alliance of Chemical Associations (ACA), a UK alliance of chemical industry bodies established in 1991 (originally the Alliance of Industry Associations, renamed ACA on 1st July 2014). Further information on the ACA is available under Useful Links.

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Info Hub

The BASA Info Hub contains information exclusive to BASA member companies and their employees. Employees of BASA Member companies can request access to the BASA Info Hub to log in to the members-only area to download useful papers, meeting and working group information and other extensive support documents.

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About BASA

BASA is an unincorporated Trade Association acting as the voice for the adhesives and sealants industry. Since 1983, we have supported our members by representing and promoting the sector, providing technical and compliance guidance, creating networking opportunities, and offering a range of support services. BASA is run for its members, by its members.

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Publications

Access BASA’s newsletters, handbooks, public guides and publications relevant to the sector. This area has the information that is publicly available, and Member companies have additional access to the full range of guidance documents, available in the members info hub.

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Member Benefits

BASA provides a wide range of exclusive benefits for members, including:

  • Networking opportunities through BASA’s virtual and in-person events
  • Comprehensive free technical and business guidance
  • Industry alerts on new UK, EU, and global legislation
  • Representation to government and regulatory bodies
  • Opportunities to contribute to British, European, and international standardisation
  • Campaigning on key industry issues
  • Free business services, including a dedicated support helpline and discounted European industry surveys
  • Promotion of your business via the BASA website and handbook
  • Access to a European network of adhesive associations through our affiliation with FEICA
  • Industry-specific training and seminars
  • Regular reports on a wide range of technical and business topics
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