Applications are now open for the British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc) Awards 2023. The awards, which are free to enter, are exclusive to BICSc Corporate members who have been continuous members for a minimum of three years, or have ...
Read More »CHSA integrates Green Claims Code into Code of Practice
The Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association (CHSA) has incorporated the Competition and Markets Authority’s Green Claims Code into its Code of Practice. Lorcan Mekitarian, Chair of the Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association, explained: “Sustainability is a challenging and complex issue. ...
Read More »CHSA increases its undergraduate bursary
The Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association (CHSA) has increased its annual undergraduate bursary. The Association is now offering more financial support to more young people going to university than ever before. In 2023 four talented young people will receive a ...
Read More »CHSA’s Guarantee extended to quality of office bin liners
Buyers of office and wheeley bin liners are now protected by the Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association’s (CHSA) quality guarantee. “Buyers of office and wheeley bin liners are now protected by the same guarantees enjoyed by buyers of FFP (Fit ...
Read More »ISSA Scholars 2023-2024 applications now open
ISSA Scholars, an ISSA Charities™ signature program, has opened its scholarship applications for the 2023-2024 academic year. Employees of all ISSA member companies and their families are encouraged to apply now through April 14, 2023. There are also opportunities for member companies to donate to a ...
Read More »Look out for the new style CHSA logo to guarantee quality of plastic sacks
Buyers of plastic sacks need to look out for the new style logo that guarantees the quality of plastic refuse sacks. The CHSA Refuse Sack Accreditation Scheme Panel decided to simplify the weight ‘dumbbell logo’ to just one weight category ...
Read More »CHSA: Proud to support the cleaning industry in 2022
“The cleaning industry is a huge contributor to the UK economy, and we are proud to have supported it in 2022, setting standards and advocating a Roadmap to Sustainability,” said Lorcan Mekitarian, Chair of the Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association. ...
Read More »Last call for the TSA 2023 National Congress
The Textile Services Association’s (TSA) National Congress 2023 is close to fully booked. Along with the opportunity to have your say and make a contribution, the event provides a chance to network with the movers and shakers of the industry. ...
Read More »CHSA issues ‘cease and desist’ notice to company claiming Accredited status
The Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association (CHSA) has issued a ‘cease and desist’ notice to a Turkish manufacturer of plastic sacks claiming CHSA Accredited status. “Our Accreditation Schemes are a stamp of quality,” explained CHSA chair, Lorcan Mekitarian. ...
Read More »BCC calls on the cleaning sector to consider paying a real Living Wage
To mark Living Wage Week, the British Cleaning Council (BCC) has renewed its call for cleaning and hygiene sector businesses and organisations to consider also becoming real Living Wage Employers. Supporting the real Living Wage means committing to paying employees ...
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