The Department of Business and Trade (DBT) have advised that these amendment Regulations have been through the Parliamentary process (before prorogation) and will come into force on 1 October 2024. https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/696/contents/made. This amendment allows for the placing of CE marked equipment on the GB market ‘indefinitely’. 28 May 2024
An industry stalwart has been appointed President of The British Compressed Gases Association (BCGA). Chris Street takes up the leadership role of the multi-billion compressed gases sector for a two-year term of office. The BCGA is the UK membership body for the industrial and medical gases industry. With a commitment to stringent quality, safety and […]
The Government is consulting on changes to reducing costs to businesses moving from EU REACH regime to UK REACH, whilst upholding existing human health and environmental protections. Opened 16 May 2024 Closes 11 July 2024 Full details available at: https://consult.defra.gov.uk/reach-policy/atrm-consultation/ 20 May 2024
Hydrogen commercialisation, Nitrous Oxide and sustainability are among the major subjects that will be covered at this year’s British Compressed Gases Association (BCGA) Conference. The event in May brings professionals from the compressed gases industry together for a day of presentations, panel discussions and industry insights. A full agenda covering key topics will be followed […]
Date & Time: Thursday 11 July 2024 at 13:00 – 14:30 BST This webinar hosted by BADGP Chair Mark Spence, will include: This webinar is open to BADGP members and non-members alike. Our Presenters We are delighted to have as our presenters: Rosalind Wall, Department for Transport, Director Motoring and Freight Elizabeth Shovelton, Department for […]
The Department for Transport (DfT) have updated their Guidance Note 9 https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/carriage-of-dangerous-goods-guidance-note-9 The update includes references to BCGA documents: As well as the BCGA website. 3 May 2024
The distribution, handling and cleaning of gas containers used in a biosecurity environment. Revision 2: 2024 This document covers the supply and collection of gas containers, from gas cylinders to bulk tankers, to sites under the control of UK Government Authorities when they are involved in a biosecurity incident. This is a members only publication […]
The safe use of oxy-fuel gas equipment (individual portable or mobile cylinder supply). Revision 9: 2024 Provides the minimum safety standards required for the assembly, examination, inspection, maintenance and use of individual portable or mobile cylinder oxy-fuel gas equipment, each gas being supplied from a cylinder and individually controlled by a cylinder-mounted pressure regulator. BCGA […]
