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Industry ‘in recovery’ after Covid-19 pandemic

New research published by the British Cleaning Council (BCC) shows how the cleaning, hygiene and waste sector is ‘in recovery’ after the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic. The latest figures, published today (Wednesday 13 March), show that the industry contributes ...

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CHSA Buyer Beware: how to avoid getting caught out by exaggerated or false marketing and product claims

The Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association (CHSA) will share its expertise with buyers and end users of cleaning and hygiene products, advising them on how to avoid being caught out by exaggerated, vague and false marketing and product claims. The ...

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ISSA Scholars: Applications open for 2024-2025

ISSA Scholars, an ISSA Charities™ signature program, has opened its scholarship applications for the 2024-2025 academic year. Employees of all ISSA member companies and their families are encouraged to apply now through to 12 April 2024. There are also opportunities ...

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International Cleaning Week recognises cleaning professionals across the globe

International Cleaning Week takes place 24– 30 March, 2024. The week-long event hosted by ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, is a global celebration to honour frontline cleaning professionals and advocates for the industry. For four consecutive years, ISSA has ...

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Government response to life-saving campaign ‘disappointing’ and ‘complacent’

The leader of one of the UK’s biggest industries has accused the Government of being “dismissive, arrogant and completely missing the point” for continuing to disregard a campaign that could help save thousands of lives and ease winter pressures on ...

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BCC says Keir Starmer’s words about cleaning staff ‘need to be backed by action’

The leader of one of the UK’s biggest and most important industries has responded to Keir Starmer’s speech at Labour Conference yesterday, in which he referred to ‘No more cleaners mocked, as they scrub mess off the walls of illegal ...

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Winners of the BICSc Awards 2023 revealed

The winners of this year’s prestigious BICSc Awards were announced at a glittering ceremony, which was a standout success. The renowned, prestigious, British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc) Awards recognises the exceptional and exemplary efforts of industry stars from the ...

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Five reasons to enter the KCP Golden Service Awards

The cleaning and FM industry event of the year – the Kimberly-Clark Professional Golden Service Awards – are now open for your entries until 27 October. For over 30 years, these awards have provided outstanding golden opportunities for cleaning companies, ...

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Sector employers urged to sign up to Cleaning Hygiene Operative Apprenticeship information sessions

Employers and anyone else interested in finding out more about the new Cleaning Hygiene Operative Apprenticeship are being urged to sign up for one of a series of Zoom information sessions starting in October. The Cleaning Hygiene Operative Apprenticeship (Level ...

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Members of CHSA Accreditation Scheme for Cleaning Chemicals sign commitment to ethical marketing

The members of the Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association’s (CHSA) Accreditation Scheme for Cleaning Chemicals have signed a commitment to ethical marketing. The commitment states members adhere to four ethical principles: All statements and claims are truthful. Supporting evidence, such ...

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