On a charge
It’s a plug but not as you know it. USB-C plugs are the new promotional charging companion says Matt Pluckrose
Category: Compliance
Are you UKCA compliant?
UKCA (UK Conformity Assessed) marking is the UK product marking that is used for goods being placed on the market in Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland). It covers most goods which previously required the CE marking.
Look out Cyber Crime
Its not often a police officer turns up at the BPMA to talk about crime – and in this case cyber crime.
Protecting your assets
Checking your premises are correctly insured and what we need to consider about climate
Q&A with the experts
Research & Development Tax Credits (usually referred to as R&D) are probably not the words that are guaranteed to secure attention but with areas such as tax relief few and far between, PM has been following up on R&D for the industry with experts, CBTAx who conducted a question-and-answer session with BPMA members in January.
Workplace testing programme expands to offer free rapid home testing
The Government has announced rapid home testing for companies with over 10 employees. You must however register by 12th April to access these fully funded tests. Tests are available for businesses who cannot offer on-site testing.
Industry notice: registering cosmetics notices under revised notification
Within our supply chain, many suppliers manufacture and import items such as hand sanitiser, anti-bacterial gels, lip balms, sunscreens.
BPMA Education – Sign Up Now
There is still time to sign up to our TPM Course on our March intake, which will be closing shortly.
Kingly awarded ISO 9001 and EN ISO 22716 certification
BPMA member Kingly Ltd. have received confirmation they have achieved the standards demanded of ISO 9001:2015 and EN ISO 22716:2007.
Kingly conducted a successful SMETA Pillar 4 audit
European-based custom sock manufacturer Kingly recently conducted a successful SMETA Pillar 4 audit.
Trader Support Service plus free training courses for BPMA members
The Northern Ireland Protocol comes into force on 1 January 2021. Customs declarations as well as safety and security declarations will be needed for goods moving from GB to NI
New standards for face coverings
For those producing their own face coverings, not classed as PPE, verifying quality and protection has not been simple. BSI Kitemark certification for face coverings has been created to provide certification for this new sector.
BSI introduce Kitemark for face coverings
As face coverings become increasingly mandated, BSI have produced a new Kitemark to help manufacturers independently validate the performance of their products.
Schools out but no rest for the industry
Schools out and as we face an unusual summer, many businesses are in the waiting game for slow and steady drip of budgets to be released. With end users looking for innovative ideas to surprise and delight customers, distributors are working hard to bring ideas to the table, working with suppliers to stimulate new orders and opportunities where promotional merchandise continues to provide the perfect solution. With many suppliers and distributors still in the process of bringing teams back into offices and off furlough, every ounce of energy is tuned to changes in pace and need, ready to capture every order on the horizon.
New Scam Alert
The BPMA have been made aware of a recent scam that we would like to bring to your attention.
BPMA weekly webinars: essential listening
Tune in every Thursday for BPMA member webinars, hosted by interim CEO Carey Trevill, sharing insights, facts and figures plus welcoming guest speakers on select topics. We have also enjoyed guest slots for members who have shared their lock down business journeys, the highs and lows plus their learnings along the way.
Product Media Magazine has gone digital!
Due to Covid-19 our May/June issue is brought to you digitally to ensure all home workers can keep up to date with the latest news and developments
Product Media Magazine – May/June 2020
Due to Covid-19 our May/June issue is brought to you digitally to ensure all home workers can keep up to date with the latest news and developments
PPE: Watch out for fake certification
It has been brought to the BPMA’s attention through a number of our members, including members of the Board, responding to a large volume of enquiries and requests to supply PPE or Personal Protective Equipment. It is estimated that global demand has increased 1000% in the past few weeks.
Scam Alert
The BPMA would like to warn the industry of a potential scam.
This scam or series of scams are underway pretending to be universities and we are aware of examples including Nottingham University, King’s College London and East Anglia University but do be on your guard with other universities.
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