The latest survey of British Coatings Federation (BCF) members reveals UK coatings manufacturers are increasingly concerned about the effects of the new UK chemical regulations.

A recent survey of British Coatings Federation (BCF) members demonstrates how Brexit has negatively impacted the coatings sector in the form of new customs red tape and higher costs.

The British Coatings Federation (BCF) issued a statement regarding the news of a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the UK and EU.

Reacting to the resumption of Free Trade Agreement talks, the British Coatings Federation (BCF) has called on the UK and EU to reconcile their remaining differences and negotiate as soon as possible.

In October, Tom Bowtell, CEO of the British Coatings Federation, gave evidence to the House of Lords EU Environment Sub-Committee concerning plans for UK REACH.

The British Coatings Federation (BCF) welcomed recent proposed changes to the forthcoming UK REACH regime as a small but welcome step in the right direction but warned that these changes alone will not be enough to prevent the coatings sector – and wider chemicals industry - from being hit hard financially under the new post-Brexit regime.

The British Coatings Federation (BCF) has voiced increasing concerns at how plans for post-Brexit trade with the EU will have a substantial negative impact on its membership in the future.

The British Coatings Federation (BCF) has weighed in on recent comments regarding the UK's exit from the European Union and the need for alignment on chemicals between the UK and the EU.

A new survey by the British Coatings Federation (BCF) reports that the coatings industry has expressed significant concerns about border delays and separating from European chemical regulations ahead of a no-deal Brexit.

The coatings industry is urging government to avoid a no-deal Brexit at all costs, given the significant ramifications for the sector, according to the British Coatings Federation.