The British Aerosol Manufacturers' Association (BAMA) is a UK

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based in

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representing companies involved in the

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, 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: *

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* ICI Paints * Precision Valve - formed by

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, inventor of the aerosol valve *

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* 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
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