As we gear up for October’s Autumn meeting, one topic which will once again take centre stage is Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism. In line with BIAFD’s mission to keep its members better informed, the association is committed to shedding light on the nuances of CBAM, ensuring...
It’s not been an auspicious start for the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism - but that genie won’t go back in to the bottle. Now, the UK has committed to introduce a similar mechanism by 2027. One way or another the impact of CBAM on...
With a record attendance of just over 100 delegates at BIAFD's recent Spring meeting, it was great to see so many members network with one another and learn about important challenges facing the sector. Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) took centre stage as Jamie Mcleod of...
With just two weeks to go, BIAFD is looking forward to exhibiting at Torque Expo on Tuesday, May 14 at Telford Exhibition Centre. The one-day exhibition will see fifty industry-leading brands showcase a wide range of products and services. In addition, there’s a full conference programme,...
BIAFD’s flagship event is just two weeks away! And, as the Spring meeting draws ever closer, we’re pleased to introduce associate member Cardinal Global Logistics who has kindly sponsored the event. Cardinal Global Logistics offer highly engineered supply chain solutions, 3PL services, internet fulfilment, global freight forwarding,...
Registration has now closed for BIAFD’s Spring meeting. Over 100 delegates have registered to attend with UK Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and many other industry-specific topics set to be discussed. The full programme of speakers and sessions can be viewed here. If you missed out on booking...
On March 21, 2024, HM Treasury and HMRC published a twelve-week consultation on the ‘Introduction of a UK carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) from January 2027’. Click here to read more. The consultation sets out how the government intends to design the UK CBAM to ensure...
Seven insightful presentations will be delivered at this year’s Autumn meeting which takes place on October 12 at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Forest of Arden Country Club. Following requests from members, BIAFD will be taking a closer look at Russian sanctions, CBAM and anti-dumping duty,...
On August 1, the UK Department of Business & Trade (DBT) announced that the CE mark would be accepted on manufactured goods indefinitely. The announcement applies to the eighteen manufactured goods regulations 'owned' by DBT. The DBT said, "the Business Secretary acted urgently on this issue,...
BIAFD is pleased to announce the appointment of The Association Management Company (The AMC) as its new Secretariat. The AMC specialises in working with trade associations, supporting members and helping volunteers fulfil their duties. Sarka Thomson, who has been working with The AMC for eight years,...