British Adhesives and Sealants Association

The aim of BASA is to be the umbrella organisation for adhesive and sealant manufacturers in the UK and Ireland. BASA will support its members by representing and promoting the industry, offering guidance on technical and compliance issues, providing networking opportunities for members and providing members with support services.

Technical/Regulatory Compliance

To inform members about the impact of UK and European legislation
To offer industry positions about regulatory proposals
To provide advice about information sources
To deliver training about key issues to members

Promoting the Industry

To positively project the social and economic benefits of the adhesives and sealants industry to government, consumers and industry
To positively project the sustainability of our products
To foster academic/industry links (careers, research)
To promote the use of adhesives/sealants and the choice of member companies
To offer guidance to end users in the correct selection and use of adhesives and sealants
To seek opportunities to promote the industry to schools and further education including vocational training organisations, with a view to encouraging new entrants

Networking opportunities for members

To provide business, technical, social networking opportunities for members
To provide a platform for members to meet/discuss issues of industry concern
To provide opportunities for members to discuss toll manufacturing

UK Representation

Interact with other business organisations/ trade associations, government and NGOs to represent industry views according to Council guidelines

European Representation

To maintain our leading role within FEICA, actively participating in FEICA committees and contributing to setting its agenda to ensure members’ best interests are represented, according to Council guidelines
To inform members about European technical/regulatory issues

Support Services: Providing Members With:

Industry statistics (attitudinal surveys & market reports)
Training seminars for members
Affinity offers ( e.g. Croner, CareChem, energy purchase)

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Mission Statement

Useful Link: List of Members