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Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA) annual dangerous goods seminar

17/09/2024 News

The VCA have announced details of their annual dangerous goods seminar.  To be held on 16 & 17 October 2024 at the Staverton Park Hotel & Golf Club. The Booking Office is open. Information and booking is available at: https://www.vehicle-certification-agency.gov.uk/dangerous-goods/dangerous-goods-seminar/ A two-day event which will cover a wide range of issues connected with the handling, […]

DBT introduce a Product Regulations and Metrology Bill

05/09/2024 News

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has introduced a new Product Regulation and Metrology Bill. Information on the Bill is available at: https://bills.parliament.uk/bills/3752/publications.  Note that this will impact on Regulations used in the gases industry, for example: DBT advise that: The Product Regulation and Metrology Bill will:   The Bill has a broad scope aimed […]

BCGA issue revision to Guidance Note 8

03/09/2024 News

Catalogue of gas container marks used by BCGA members and their Inspection Bodies. Revision 7: 2024 This document provides a list of the recognised gas container marks used by BCGA members and their Inspection Bodies. BCGA GN8 – Catalogue of gas container marks used by BCGA members and their Inspection Bodies. Revision 7: 2024 can […]

BCGA issue new Code of Practice 49

22/08/2024 News

Transportable pressure receptacles. Periodic Inspection and Testing. 2024 Provides best practice for an Inspection and Test Centre as well as for the activities carried out during the inspection and test process. BCGA CP49- Transportable pressure receptacles. Periodic Inspection and Testing. 2024 can be downloaded free of charge from the publications area of the website. 22 August 2024

Fit-For-Service Pressure Systems for the Energy Transition

15/08/2024 News

2 October 2024 The Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) warmly invites BCGA Members and their colleagues to this upcoming technical seminar in Glasgow. For detailed information:  https://bit.ly/3WM3EQo This seminar will address the challenges facing pressure systems engineers working across the energy sector to meet net-zero requirements. Insights from recent projects and best practice will support […]

BCGA issue revision to Technical Information Sheet 18

13/08/2024 News

Date marking of gas accessories. Revision 4: 2024 Manufacturers & suppliers use various systems to identify the date at which certain items will require replacement or refurbishment. This document identifies the marking system employed by some BCGA members. BCGA TIS18 – Date marking of gas accessories. Revision 4: 2024 can be downloaded free of charge […]

DfT Security Guidance – Updated

08/08/2024 News

The Department for Transport (DfT) has updated its security guidance for moving dangerous goods by road and rail. Security requirements for moving dangerous goods by road and rail – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) 8 August 2024

BCGA Member Survey 2024

08/08/2024 News

Dear Member, BCGA are carrying out a Member Survey to gain valuable insight into members’ views. These opinions enable the BCGA to understand members’ priorities, which helps to inform the direction of the association in the years ahead.  We are encouraging all members to fill in the survey and would be grateful if you could […]