Skip to main content
Sister Publication Links
  • European Rubber Journal
  • Plastics News
  • Tire Business
Subscribe
  • Login
  • Register
  • Subscribe
  • News
    • Best Places to Work
    • Rubber Division IEC
    • War in Ukraine
    • Automotive
    • Tire
    • Non-Tire
    • Suppliers
    • ITEC
    • Silicone
    • Online Exclusive
    • Latex
    • Technical Notebooks
    • Executive Action
    • Government/Legal
    • Opinion
    • Blogs
    • Sustainability
    • Products
    • Wacky World of Rubber
  • Airless Tires
  • Custom
    • Sponsored Content
    • White Papers
  • Resources
    • Directory
    • Classifieds & Mold Mart
  • Data
  • Events
    • RN Events
    • RN Livestreams/Webinars
    • Industry Events
    • Past Events
    • Rubber News M&A Live
    • Ask the Expert
    • Healthcare Elastomers Conference
    • Rubber In Automotive Conference
    • Women Breaking the Mold Networking Forum
  • Advertise
  • DIGITAL EDITION
MENU
Breadcrumb
  1. Home
  2. News
July 13, 2016 02:00 AM

No 'Brexit' likely from EU chemical regulations

Patrick Raleigh
European Rubber Journal
  • Tweet
  • Share
  • Share
  • Email
  • More
    Print
    Automotive News Europe

    LONDON—The United Kingdom's withdrawal from the European Union will not lead to any major watering down of the European health and safety and environmental regulations that currently apply in the country, according to the Chemical Industries Association.

    “If we want access to markets, there will have to be accepted harmonization on a lot of regulations,” Tom Crotty, president of the association and director of chemicals giant Ineos, said at a CIA press gathering in London.

    While the association had yet to formally discuss the Brexit vote this point, Crotty said, “I would be very surprised if the U.K. chemical industry saw this as a great opportunity to row back on all those regulations we don't like and say, ‘Let's start again and tear up everything: no Reach, no Emissions Trading Scheme.'

    “This is not going to happen as far as we are concerned.”

    Crotty's views were echoed by CIA CEO Steve Elliot, who noted “we would have a devil of a job with companies that have already gone down the Reach registration path.”

    Elliot went on to say that, based on recent soundings from incoming U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May, the chemical industry would now have a few months to determine exactly what it needs from Brexit negotiations.

    The chemical association has already set out its priorities for such talks as being around: market access; availability of skilled labor; and access and security of affordable energy.

    According to the latest CIA data, Europe remained the biggest export region for the U.K. chemicals and pharma industry, with this trade on a growth track—at least pre-Brexit.

    The value of the U.K. chemicals and pharma exports to the EU grew 6 percent in the first five months of the year to around $14.4 billion, CIA figures suggested, compared with the same period last year.

    Imports were around $19 billion, the CIA said.

    Related Articles
    Industry players lament Brexit vote
    Brexit: A split heard round the industry
    Conti CEO calls Brexit 'cause of great concern'
    Brexit not inducing panic for Northeast Ohio firms
    Brexit impact still uncertain
    New passenger car demand continues in Europe
    Brexit: BRUFMA to May, keep climate targets
    Brexit 'immaterial' to Goodyear in United Kingdom
    Report: Manufacturing in U.K. increases in August
    Exec says Brexit has had little effect on tire prices
    U.K. chemical makers meet Brexit minister
    U.K. chemical makers fearful of Brexit fallout
    Letter
    to the
    Editor

    Rubber News wants to hear from its readers. If you want to express your opinion on a story or issue, email your letter to Editor Bruce Meyer at [email protected].

    Most Popular
    1
    EV owners: OE tires falling drastically short of treadwear expectations
    2
    80 years later, PPG silicas still driving tire performance
    3
    Michelin reaches deal to sell Russian operations
    4
    Bolder, Liberty Tire collaboration sets stage for more circular industry
    5
    VMI outlines tire technology upgrades for efficient, sustainable manufacturing
    SIGN UP FOR NEWSLETTERS
    EMAIL ADDRESS

    Please enter a valid email address.

    Please enter your email address.

    Please verify captcha.

    Please select at least one newsletter to subscribe.

    Get our newsletters

    Staying current is easy with Rubber News delivered straight to your inbox, free of charge.

    Subscribe Today

    Subscribe to Rubber News to get the best coverage and leading insights in the industry.

    SUBSCRIBE
    Connect with Us
    • LinkedIn
    • Facebook
    • Twitter

    MISSION

    To serve companies in the global rubber product industry by delivering news, industry insights, opinions and technical information.

    Contact Us

    2291 Riverfront Pkwy, Suite 1000
    Cuyahoga Falls,
    OH 44221

    Customer Service:
    877-320-1726

    Resources
    • About Us
    • Digital Edition
    • Staff
    • Advertise
    • Order Reprints
    • Privacy Policy
    • Privacy Request
    • Terms of Service
    • Careers
    • Ad Choices Ad Choices
    • Sitemap
    Partner Sites
    • Tire Business
    • European Rubber Journal
    • Plastics News
    • Urethanes Technology
    • Automotive News
    • Crain Brands
    Copyright © 1996-2023. Crain Communications, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
    • News
      • Best Places to Work
      • Rubber Division IEC
      • War in Ukraine
      • Automotive
      • Tire
      • Non-Tire
      • Suppliers
      • ITEC
      • Silicone
      • Online Exclusive
      • Latex
      • Technical Notebooks
      • Executive Action
      • Government/Legal
      • Opinion
      • Blogs
        • Products
        • Wacky World of Rubber
      • Sustainability
    • Airless Tires
    • Custom
      • Sponsored Content
      • White Papers
    • Resources
      • Directory
      • Classifieds & Mold Mart
    • Data
    • Events
      • RN Events
        • Healthcare Elastomers Conference
        • Rubber In Automotive Conference
        • Women Breaking the Mold Networking Forum
      • RN Livestreams/Webinars
      • Industry Events
      • Past Events
      • Rubber News M&A Live
      • Ask the Expert
    • Advertise
    • DIGITAL EDITION