Welcome

The Chemical Industries Association (CIA) is the predominant trade association and employers' federation for the chemical industry.

Our membership is made up of 180 operating companies, based at over 300 manufacturing sites nationwide. Our mission statement is:

"To represent the UK chemical and allied industries to all external stakeholders and to support our members in achieving economic, social and environmental sustainability".

Of our stakeholders, our work with policy makers and elected representatives is vital. This site is specifically designed to support our work in this area, providing quick access for MPs, MEPs, civil servants and others to our key public policy issues and background information.

Products of the chemical industry form the basis for every manufacturing activity. They are vital to transport, healthcare, food and drink, construction, textiles, IT and indeed to all other sectors of the economy.

It is impossible to divorce a successful and responsible chemical industry from the colourful, diverse, clean and safe environment and high standard of living that we have come to take for granted.As an industry we want to continue to provide a service for today's society and for future generations.

Our vision is of a competitive and economically sustainable industry, adopting innovative business solutions to help satisfy society's needs, while optimising the use of resources, taking all reasonable steps to prevent harm to human health and the environment, demonstrating good practice in ethical behaviour and adopting the highest standards of corporate governance and accountability.

For more information on Chemical Industries Association, visit www.cia.org.uk