Networks and Projects
YCF REACH Network - helping you to implement and conform to REACH has now been expanded to include the new Globally Harmonized System (GHS) for classification and labelling of chemicals. The GHS is being implemented in the European Union as the new EU Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008.
Not sure what the CLP Regulations are:- click here
Timeline for the implememtation of REACH and CLP:- click here
The purpose of the Network is to support companies of all sizes, sharing a common goal to implement and conform to the REACH and CLP regulation.
The Network meets 4-5 times a year. Membership of the network is open to manufacturers, importers, only representatives and downstream users. Regulators, stakeholders, services providers, consultants and experts attend the meeting by invitation only. The Network is free to YCF members and open to non-members at a fee.
The Dates of the Network Meetings are:-
Tuesday 9th March 10.30 - 13.00. Agenda
Presentation 1: CLP Where are we now?
Presentation 2: The HSE GHS Strategy Meeting
Notes of Meeting
Tuesday 8th June 10.30 - 13.00 Agenda
Presentation 1: UK Reach Competent Authority Presentation of Enforcement Issues
4th ECHA Stakeholder Meeting plus Questions and Answer Session
Tuesday 7th September 10.30 - 13.00
Tuesday 7th December 10.30- 13.00
To find out more, contact Jill Mooney, 01484 55 4105, jill@ycf.org.uk
Manufacturing Excellence Programme
A new network comprising three elements:-
- Maintenance and Reliability Best Practice
- Lean 6 Sigma and Continuous Improvement
- Energy and Sustainability Focus
The MEP - helping you to improve your business profitability launched in January 2010 with the launch of the Maintenance and Reliability Best Practice Network. Network Charter
Representatives from 10 major manufacturing companies in the region attended not only from the Chemical Industry but also from the Pharmaceutical and FMCG Sector.
Launch Meeting Agenda
The core membership of the network is manufacturers and producers with consultants, other technical experts and regulators attending the meeting by invitation at the request of the core members. Other industries would also be on an invite only base e.g. the NHS for facility management or the automotive industry for continuous improvement and lean techniques.
The dates of the network meeting are:-
Thursday 13th May 10.00 - 13.00. Agenda 3
A site tour of BASF Uk, Bradford is included.
To find out more, contact Jill Mooney, 01484 55 4105, jill@ycf.org.uk