Members Newsletter 20th May 2014

British Plastics Federation Dismisses Health Concerns Over Plastic
Claims within a survey published this week which are said to show that people in the UK are concerned about the possible health risks arising from chemicals migrating into foods from packaging, have been refuted by the British Plastics Federation.

Packaging Seminar to Feature Presentations from Unilever and the Science and Media Centre
Taking place on 12th June 2014 at the BPF's offices in London, the BPF's 'Plastics in Packaging: Consumer Focus' event will feature presentations from expert speakers including Louis Lindenberg of Unilever and Tom Sheldon from the Science and Media Centre.

?BPF Fraud Seminar: Slides Available for Download
On the 9th May, the BPF hosted a seminar looking at 'Combating Fraud in the Plastics Industry' at Geldards LLP in Derby. This event featured case studies, panel debates and essential presentations on this important subject.

CPA’s Spring Forecast Published
The Construction Products Association’s latest Forecasts highlight that the industry recovery is becoming stronger and broader.  Rapid increases in private house building, together with growth in the infrastructure and commercial sectors, will drive activity...

Food Standards Agency Questionnaire
The Food Standards Agency are currently requesting responses to a short questionnaire aimed at capturing views on the current regulatory situation as regards food contact materials...

Shattering the Myths Surrounding Innovation?
The University of Exeter, through the recently developed CALMARE Centre, will be hosting a series of workshops towards the end of 2014, looking at shattering the myths around innovation.

SuperCleanQ Project Heads Towards Conclusion
The SuperCleanQ project, which has received funding through the FP7 Research for SME Associations scheme, is heading towards the end of its 3 years funding, with interesting developments.

Did You Know..?
As a member of the BPF you are entitled to use the BPF logo on all marketing materials (website, headed paper, brochures, business cards etc). The BPF brand has been established nearly 80 years and provides your customers with a vote of support in the established nature of your business. 

Seminars
3D Printing and the Plastics Industry
(4 Jun 2014 - The BPF Offices, London)

Plastics in Packaging: Consumer Focus
(12 Jun 2014 - The BPF Offices, London)

India - Opportunities for UK Plastics Firms
(20 Jun 2014 - The BPF Offices, London)

PVC Seminar
(9 Oct 2014 - Venue TBC)

Chemicals in Plastics
(23 Oct 2014 - The BPF Offices, London)

Trade Shows
Plastpol - UKT&I Grant £1250
(27 - 30 May 2014 - Kielce, Poland)

Plastimagen - UKT&I Grant £3000
(18 - 21 Nov 2014 - Mexico City, Mexico)

PlastEurasia - UKT&I Grant £1250
(04 - 07 Dec 2014 - Istanbul, Turkey)

PlastIndia - UKT&I Grant £3000
(05 - 10 Feb 2015 - New Delhi, India)

Industry Events
PDM
(18 - 19 June 2014 - International Centre, Telford)

Interplas
(30 Sep - 2 Oct 2014 - NEC, Birmingham)