Are China’s Covid restrictions causing even more delays?
The Institute of Export and International Trade reported on 11th June China’s port restrictions were ‘worse than Suez’.
BPMA and Sourcing City present the latest Industry figures and Import & Export report
On Thursday 17th June at 12:30, the BPMA’s CEO Carey Trevill and Sourcing City’s David Long will present a comprehensive view of the industry over the last year, the impact from the UK’s exit from the EU and how the industry is looking ahead.
Sustainability Focus: call for contributions
Each issue of Product Media Magazine features a focus on product, process or category. In Issue 37 July/August, Product Media will be looking at sustainability and innovation in the industry; the developments, the opportunities and drivers for change shaping the future products and materials available.
Due diligence is essential – use your BPMA benefits today
Every BPMA member has access to a range of valuable and essential business benefits.
BPMA Education Courses: register now for next course intakes
The BPMA have recently relaunched their Trained in Promotional Merchandise (TPM) Course with fully revised and refreshed content to ensure everyone taking the course gains core knowledge of the industry.
Clock is ticking for importers to make customs declarations EU-GB traders warned
Traders have been warned to prepare to make customs declarations on imports from the EU into Great Britain in the next few weeks, despite the government easing the original post-Brexit timetable for full customs and regulatory checks on goods entering GB.
BPMA Webinar Series: Peter Hill, Mark Holt & Co 27th May
The BPMA is hosting its next webinar on 27th May at 12:30 where BPMA CEO Carey Trevill is joined by regular speaker Peter Hill of Mark Holt & Co to discuss how businesses should be looking at mitigating risk, planning ahead, understanding tax impacts and where BPMA members should focus attention.
BPMA supports members with complementary sales training in June
Recognising the tough trading conditions the industry faces, the BPMA has teamed up with Sandler Training London to deliver three essential sales sessions exclusively for members.
BPMA secures meetings with Government to address export challenges
BPMA have been invited to attend critical meetings with HMRC, Department of International Trade and key Government stakeholders to further discussions held in April.
Product Media Magazine – May/ June 2021 issue
Check out the latest Product Media magazine. If you would like to receive a copy by post, sign up for free now!
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.
UKCA: Understand what you need to know now
The UKCA (UK Conformity Assessment) mark is the new UK product marking that will be required for certain products being placed on the market in Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland). It covers most products that previously required the CE mark.
Government webinars: Customs Import Declarations 6th April
Government departments continue to host regular information sessions for all sectors of industry.
Apply for up to £2,000 export training grant
The SME Brexit Support Fund could give you up to £2,000 to help with training or professional advice, if your business has up to 500 employees and no more than £100 million annual turnover.
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.
SimplyVAT.com Webinar 1st April
Join the BPMA and Alex Wyatt, SimplyVAT.com, on 1st April at 12.30 to discuss and answer your questions on VAT in relation to import/export from EU.
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.
PSI goes digital for 48 hours
48 hours PSI Digital
From 19 to 21 May 2021, Wednesday noon to Friday noon, PSI Digital will offer a virtual trade show experience for 48 hours.
Are you ready for the NEW UKCA marking?
The BPMA are pleased to announce an exclusive BPMA member only webinar focusing on the new product legislation UKCA and NICA, in partnership with BSI.
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