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British Association of Dangerous Goods Professionals - BADGP

CHCS is delighted to have a Memorandum of Understanding with the UK-based British Association of Dangerous Goods Professionals, known as BADGP. This relationship offers benefits to members of both organisations.

The aims of the MoU are as follows:

  • Share information, experience, materials and skills to learn from each other and operate effectively

  • Work collaboratively on issues of mutual interest to identify solutions and avoid duplication of effort

  • Engage in mutual advertising for organisation-sponsored events such as conferences, seminars, webinars and training courses through channels including but not limited to website posting, member mailing and organisation-sponsored social media platforms

  • Offer reciprocal member-discount pricing for organisation-sponsored events
  • Offer a complimentary place to the other Party to exhibit its services at each organisation's annual general meeting

  • Maintain a link the other Party's website on each organisation's own website

Forthcoming BADGP Events


  • Save the Date for:

    National Dangerous Goods Awareness Day
    9th July 2026


    Benefits Of MoU To Our Members

    CHCS Members

    CHCS members can benefit from member-discount pricing for BADGP organisation-sponsored events. BADGP also offer a limited number of free places to their AGM and Annual Industry Seminar.

    BADGP Members

    Similarly, BADGP members can now benefit from member-discount pricing for CHCS organisation-sponsored events.

    CHCS Members: Registering For A BADGP Event

    If a CHCS member wishes to book onto a BADGP event, please download your CHCS membership card and email it to the BADGP Office (enquiries@badgp.org). By doing so, you agree that BADGP can verify your CHCS membership with the CHCS office. BADGP will then email you back with instructions on how to register for the event.

      BADGP Members: Registering For A CHCS Event

      If a BADGP member wishes to book onto a CHCS event, please download your BADGP membership card and email it to the CHCS Office (enquiries@chcs.org.uk). By doing so, you agree that CHCS can verify your BADGP membership with the BADGP office. We will then email you back with instructions on how to register for the event.

      About BADGP

      BADGP are committed to supporting and developing Dangerous Goods Safety Advisers (DGSAs) and other people responsible for dangerous goods, in all modes of transport, to enable them to have the necessary knowledge and skills to maintain safety and attaining compliance to the dangerous goods regulatory codes within their work functions. Supporting the professionals who work in the business of dangerous goods helps promote the safe transport of materials that present risk.

      BADGP Contact Details, Social Media & Mailing List

      You can find out more about BADGP, from their website and social media feeds, and you can sign up to their mailing list:

      www.badgp.org

      enquiries@badgp.org

      LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/badgp

      Twitter: www.twitter.com/badgp_dgsa @badgp_dgsa

      Facebook: www.facebook.com/badgp

      Discussion Group: BADGP also runs a very active discussion group via LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/groups/3393106

      Sign Up To BADGP Mailing List: http://eepurl.com/bBqr3v


      Any questions? Contact the CHCS Office. 


      CHCS News

      Consultation and Call for Evidence: UK Fertiliser legislation
      The UK, Scottish and Welsh Governments, and the Northern Ireland Executive (collectively referred to as ‘all four governments’) are consulting on proposals to repeal existing fertiliser product legislation and replace it with a new regulatory framework. CHCS members can read more on our News Briefings page. [Posted on 21 May 2026]

      Publication of GB MCL technical reports
      The latest batch of Great Britain Mandatory Classification and Labelling (GB MCL) technical reports is now available for download. CHCS members can read more on our News Briefings page. [Posted on 19 May 2026]

      CHCS' May 2026 Newsletter is now available, containing several important updates on the many recent changes to the regulation framework. See CHCS May 2026 Newsletter [Posted on 15 May 2026]

      New CHCS Webinar - ECHA Chem: Examining the data on the ECHA website to help with hazard and risk assessment of chemicals
       CHCS are delighted to announce a new webinar, ECHA Chem – Examining the data on the ECHA website to help with hazard and risk assessment of chemicals. CHCS members can register for the webinar on the Events page of the website. [Posted on 15 May 26]

      CHCS Webinar - ECHA Chem: Exploring the ECHA website to help with classification of substances and mixtures
       CHCS have now published the recording from CHCS Webinar ECHA Chem – Exploring the ECHA website to help with classification of substances and mixtures. CHCS members can access the recording on the Past Events page of the website. [Posted on 15 May 26]

      EU REACH revision abandoned
      On 27 April 2026, the European Union (EU) Environment Commissioner announced that that the plan to overhaul the REACH Regulation would not go ahead. CHCS members can read more on our News Briefings page. [Posted on 7 May 2026]

      Proposed changes to Annex 1 of the GB Persistent Organic Pollutants regulations
      The United Kingdom has notified the World Trade Organisation, Technical Barriers to Trade (WT0-TBT) Committee of a proposed amendment to Annex 1 of assimilated regulation (EU) 2019/1021, on persistent organic pollutants (POPs). CHCS members can read more on our News Briefings page. [Posted on 5 May 2026]

      CHCS Webinar - Clean Products, New Rules: What the Detergent and Surfactant Regulation (EU) 2026/405 means for your business
      CHCS have now published the recording from CHCS Webinar, Clean Products, New Rules. CHCS members can access the recording on the Past Events page of the website. [Posted on 23 April 26]

      Government Publishes Response to UK REACH Chemical Registration Reform Consultation
      The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has published its summary of responses and formal government response to the consultation on an Alternative Transitional Registration Model (ATRm) for UK REACH, in an update to the consultation page dated 30 March 2026. CHCS members can read more on our News Briefings page. [Posted on 8 April 2026]

      Consultation on PFAS restriction opens
      The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has opened the public consultation on the restriction of use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). CHCS members can read more on our News Briefings page. [Posted on 30 March 2026]

      HSE public consultation: GB Mandatory Classification and Labelling proposal
      The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has opened a public consultation on the following substance that is the subject of a Mandatory Classification and Labelling (GB MCL) proposal under the GB CLP Regulation. CHCS members can read more on our News Briefings page. [Posted on 23 March 2026]

      Consultation on inclusion of SVHCs on the UK Candidate List
      The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) as the Agency for UK REACH has opened a 6-week consultation on the inclusion of 15 substances of very high concern (SVHCs) on the UK REACH candidate list. CHCS members can read more on our News Briefings page. [Posted on 20 March 2026]

      Health and Safety Executive issues bulletin on EU CLH proposals
      The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has issued an ebulletin on consultations for European Union (EU) harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) proposals. CHCS members can read more on our News Briefings page. [Posted on 17 March 2026]

      Information on UK REACH activity in 2025
      Article 54 of the UK REACH regulation requires the Agency for UK REACH, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to report on the progress of dossier and substance evaluation by 28 February each year. CHCS members can read more on our News Briefings page. [Posted on 16 March 2026]

      ECHA’s Socio-Economic Analysis Committee agrees draft opinion on PFAS restriction proposal
      The European Chemicals Agency’s Committee for Socio-Economic Analysis (ECHA-SEAC) has agreed its draft opinion on the universal restriction proposal of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). CHCS members can read more on our News Briefings page. [Posted on 13 March 2026]

      UK REACH (Amendment) Regulations 2026
      The REACH (Amendment) Regulations 2026 were laid before Parliament on 3 March 2026 and come into force 1 April 2026. CHCS members can read more on our News Briefings page. [Posted on 6 March 2026]

      Draft legislation revising the GB CLP, BPR and PIC Regulations laid before Parliament
      The Chemicals (Health and Safety) (Amendment, Consequential and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2026 were laid before Parliament on 24 February 2026. CHCS members can read more on our News Briefings page. [Posted on 27 February 2026]

      New approach to the UK REACH candidate list of substances of very high concern
      The UK Government has issued a Policy Paper explaining the government’s new approach to the Candidate List of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) for authorisation of use, under UK REACH. CHCS members can read more on our News Briefings page. [Posted on 25 February 2026]

      GB CLP Mandatory list (6th list) notified to WTO
      The United Kingdom have issued a notice to the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Technical Barriers to Trade Committee. CHCS members can read more on our News Briefings page. [Posted on 13 February 2026]

      UK REACH Consultation outcome
      The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has published the outcome of the consultation on extending the UK REACH transitional registration submission deadlines. CHCS members can read more on our News Briefings page. [Posted on 30 December 2025]

      Titanium Dioxide
      On 10th December 2025, the European Commission has published a notice concerning the harmonised classification of titanium dioxide. CHCS members can read more on our News Briefings page. [Posted on 11 December 2025]

      EU CLP ‘Stop the Clock’ Regulation published
      The so-called CLP ‘Stop the Clock’ regulation was published in the Official Journal on 26 November 2025. CHCS members can read more on our News Briefings page. [Posted on 3 December 2025]

      CHCS 31st AGM and 14th Annual Lectures - Recording & Slides
      CHCS have now published the recording and slides from the 31st AGM and 14th Annual Lectures. CHCS members can access these on the Past Events page of the website. [Posted on 19 September 25]

      DBT Survey Examining Regulatory Burdens for Businesses
      On 21 October, the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) launched a Call for Evidence, seeking to gain feedback on the regulatory burdens faced by businesses. CHCS members can read more on our News Briefings page. [Posted on 18 November 2025]

      Postponement of the UN GHS SCE meeting
      The 49th Session of the UN GHS Sub-committee of Experts which was due to be held in Geneva in December 2025 has been postponed. CHCS members can read more on our News Briefings page. [Posted on 14 November 2025]

      EU Council agrees position to simplify chemical regulations
      On 5 November, the Council set its position on the Commission's proposal to simplify the requirements for chemical products, the so-called “Omnibus VI” package. CHCS members can read more on our News Briefings page. [Posted on 7 November 2025]

      Endocrine Disruptors - 1st CHCS Video

      We have produced our first video for members: "Endocrine Disruptors", which is available to members free-of-charge.

      This introductory video explains the various components of the human endocrine system and how they interact, to help understand the mechanisms of endocrine disruptors on human systems.

      The video is just over 10 minutes long.

      For access to the video, please visit: Endocrine Disruptors Video.

      [Posted on 1 July 2019]

      CHCS News Summary

      • EU Council approves CLP simplification proposal (17 October 2025)

      • Commission adopts restriction of PFAS in firefighting foams (14 October 2025)

      • Update on the Annulment of the Classification of Titanium Dioxide in the EU (8 September 2025)

      • DEFRA Consultation on Extending the UK REACH Transitional Registration Submission Deadlines (9 July 2025)

      • European Commission update on the simplification of CLP, Cosmetics and Fertilisers Regulations (9 July 2025)

      • 23rd ATP to CLP published (26 June 2025)

      • HSE public consultation: chemicals legislative reform – BPR, CLP and PIC (23 June 2025)

      • Windsor Framework Democratic Scrutiny Committee seeks views on EU proposal to update legislation governing detergents and surfactants (9 May 2025)

                      CHCS Members can read these News items, and older posts, on the CHCS News Briefings page.

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