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CHSA publishes new white paper
Buyers and end users of cleaning chemicals want environmentally sustainable, safe and effective cleaning chemicals.
The Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association (CHSA) is helping with the publication of a white paper – The Evolution and Regulation of Cleaning Chemicals, produced by Peter Thistlethwaite, Technical Manager – Cosmetics and Biocides at MSL Solution Providers.
The White Paper explains the evolution of chemical disinfectants, which began with Arab physician’s use of mercury as an antiseptic in the 4th century. It also highlights the importance of standardised test methods, which provided a way to remove fraudulent products from the market.
Buyers are increasingly confronted with undefined phrases like ‘non-renewable chemicals’, ‘chemical-free’, ‘natural’, ‘five times filtered water’ and ‘non-toxic’. In this context, regulations guarantee safety, efficacy and transparency. Yet some providers claim technology is moving too fast for regulation.
In his White Paper, Peter Thistlethwaite said: “Regulations are intended to ensure a cleaning product is safe for the user and the environment when used correctly. The aim of enforcing regulatory requirements is to ensure products on the market can be trusted and that the companies selling them maintain the highest standards of integrity.
Robert Scott acquires P-Wave’s UK
distribution rights Cleaning manufacturer and distributor, Robert Scott, has become the sole distributor of P-Wave products in the UK, following its acquisition of P-Wave Distributors.
The incorporation of the brand will strengthen Robert Scott’s comprehensive washroom offering and extend P-Wave’s market presence through Robert Scott’s extensive distribution network.
P-Wave is the UK market leader in air freshener and urinal products, with its product range, including the highly popular P-Wave Slant6 and Trough Urinal Screens, renowned for their powerful, long-lasting fragrance. Its products are used in various sectors, from hospitality to healthcare, where P-Wave works in partnership with NHS England supporting its vital ‘Blood in your pee?’ cancer awareness campaign via its products.
The brand’s range will complement and strengthen Robert Scott’s existing washroom portfolio, reinforcing the company’s commitment to delivering cutting-edge washroom solutions to its customers.
Alastair Scott, Sales Director at Robert Scott, said: “We’re always looking to add innovative brands that can help us enhance our position in the market and offering to our customers. P-Wave is a brand we’ve long admired and fits that bill perfectly.
“It has built a strong reputation for innovation and quality in the washroom sector, and we see great potential to grow its market share and commercial success even further. Our aim
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“Product innovation means testing and regulatory requirements in the biocide market are becoming more complex, and the costs to enter markets are rising. This is expected to lead to a rise in fraudulent products, bypassing or ignoring regulations. Many are making claims about safety and efficacy without the proper technical support from correct testing. They're also using eco-friendly language to appeal to environmentally conscious consumers. Buyers need to beware.”
Lorcan Mekitarian, Chair of the Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association, added: “Buyers and end users need to be able to trust the product and sales and marketing claims. MSL Solution Providers are experts in regulation and the testing of biocides. We teamed up with them as they are independent of the CHSA and can provide our members and their customers with the knowledge they need to make safe, effective and sustainable choices.”
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is to integrate the high-performance product range with our established distribution channels, to extend the reach of the brand to new audiences and deliver even more value to our customers.”
The purchase of the brand additionally aligns with Robert Scott’s goal to become carbon neutral by 2045. All P-Wave products contain up to 15% recycled materials and many also incorporate the ground-breaking EcoPure additive, which significantly accelerates biodegradation in the event they end up in landfill.
Distribution of P-Wave products will continue to be managed directly by P-Wave Distributors. For more information on the range, visit
www.p-wave.co.uk.
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