BASA Bulletin 108: May 2025

Stay updated with the latest insights, industry news, and updates from the British Adhesives & Sealants Association.

In this issue:

BASA Awards 2025 – Entries Now Open: Celebrate industry excellence across 8 award categories.
Flashback to 1984: The First BASA Bulletins. A nostalgic look at Bulletin No.1 and early industry topics from solvent abuse to the first BASA Glue Pot Golf Trophy.
Lorna’s Leadership Lens: Why trade associations matter more than ever in uncertain times.
Caroline’s Compliance Corner: Key updates on CLP label rules, advertising requirements, SDS enforcement insights & UK & EU REACH developments and what they mean for your business.
Latest from the BASA Working Groups on regulations, product standards, and packaging compliance.
Tony’s Sustainability Snapshot: FEICA’s new sustainability strategy and regulatory priorities for 2025.
Biocides Post-Brexit: What adhesive and sealant formulators need to know under UK BPR.
Member News: Grolman’s corporate rebrand and circular innovation strategy, OAMPS Hazardous Industries celebrates 40 years with a refreshed identity, Tribute to Kieran Patrick Rafferty of Rakem Group.
Industry Solutions Spotlight: DESOTEC’s mobile carbon filtration systems for air and water emissions.
Cybersecurity Focus: Gallagher Cyber Defence Centre: proactive tools and services to protect your business from cyber threats.
Progress on Mutual Recognition: Latest updates on potential UK-EU conformity assessment agreements.