The British Aerosol Manufacturers' Association (BAMA) is a UK trade association based in Stevenage representing companies involved in the aerosol supply chain, including suppliers of components and ingredients to fillers and marketers.
History and objectives
It was established in 1961. 2008 marked 80 years since Rotheim's patent for aerosols was approved in the UK and BAMA as the trade association, marked this through a trade and consumer public relations programme and by producing a series of marketing materials for member companies. BAMA also provides information to local authorities, households and businesses on recycling aerosols.
BAMA's aims are to: Promote the aerosol and encourage innovation Set high standards in safety, good manufacturing practice and on environmental issues Present industry's view to legislators, the media and key opinion formers
Members Members include: AkzoNobel Beiersdorf DuPont GlaxoSmithKline ICI Paints Precision Valve - formed by Robert Abplanalp, inventor of the aerosol valve Procter & Gamble Reckitt Benckiser Rentokil Initial SC Johnson Unilever Swallowfield Plc Volcke Aerosol UK Ltd
References
External links British Aerosol Manufacturers' Association BAMA: Recycle more FEA - European Aerosol Federation
Video clips Sue Rogers in April 2011 History of aerosols in April 2011