British Aerosol Manufacturers' Association
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The British Aerosol Manufacturers' Association (BAMA) is a UK trade association based in Stevenage[2] representing companies involved in the aerosol supply chain, including suppliers of components and ingredients to fillers and marketers.[1]
| Abbreviation | BAMA |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1961[1] |
| Legal status | Non-profit company |
| Purpose | Aerosol propellants in the United Kingdom |
| Location |
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Region served | UK |
| Membership | Around 74 companies[1] |
Director | Patrick Heskins |
Main organ | BAMA Executive Committee (chairman - Tony Brealey) |
| Affiliations | Fédération Européenne des Aérosols, Alliance of Industry Associations |
| Website | BAMA |
History and objectives
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It was established in 1961.[1] 2008 marked 80 years since Rotheim's patent for aerosols was approved in the UK and BAMA as the trade association, marked this through a trade and consumer public relations programme and by producing a series of marketing materials for member companies.[citation needed] BAMA also provides information to local authorities, households and businesses on recycling aerosols.[3]
BAMA's aims are to:[1]
- Promote the aerosol and encourage innovation
- Set high standards in safety, good manufacturing practice and on environmental issues
- Present industry's view to legislators, the media and key opinion formers
Members
editMembers include:[4]
- AkzoNobel
- Beiersdorf
- DuPont
- GlaxoSmithKline
- ICI Paints
- Precision Valve - formed by Robert Abplanalp, inventor of the aerosol valve
- Procter & Gamble
- Reckitt Benckiser
- Rentokil Initial
- SC Johnson
- Unilever
- Swallowfield Plc
- Volcke Aerosol UK Ltd
References
edit- ^ a b c d e "Purpose". British Aerosol Manufacturers' Association. Archived from the original on 2012-07-03. Retrieved 5 August 2012.
- ^ "Contact us". British Aerosol Manufacturers' Association. Retrieved 5 August 2012.
- ^ "Household recycling". British Aerosol Manufacturers' Association. Archived from the original on 2012-08-06. Retrieved 6 August 2012.
- ^ "Member companies". www.bama.co.uk. Retrieved 2021-03-11.