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Members and non-members alike are welcome to join us on British Chemicals Association training courses. Our current range of courses provides education and aids staff development in the fields of surfactant chemistry and microbiology (relevant to the formulation of surfactants and biocidal products) and cosmetic ingredients as well as legislation affecting the chemicals industry.

Our training courses are delivered by experts with many years' practical industry experience and whether you are technical or non-technical, newly-recruited or not, there may be a course for you.

Details and dates of training courses to be held in 2026 will be announced soon.

BCA training courses available and course outlines

  • Surfactants Applications and the NPD Process: Wednesday November 4 - Thursday November 5, 2026

    This will be a new course in 2026 covering:

      • Surfactant types and their pros and cons.
      • Interfaces and how surfactants interact with interfaces and with each other.
      • Formulation tips to develop economic products with the lowest CLP.
      • How the formulation process sits in and relates to the entire New Product Development process.
    • An Introduction to Regulatory Affairs for the Speciality Chemicals Sector

      This one-day course is designed to provide a basic overview for those either not routinely involved in regulatory affairs or new to the sector.

    • Microbiology for the non-Microbiologist

      This course provides an understanding of microbe types, the problems they cause and how they may be resolved. It is particularly suitable for formulators who use biocides either as active ingredients in products such as disinfectants or as preservatives for raw materials or formulated products.

    • Developing and Marketing Cosmetic Ingredients: Wednesday, October 28

      Bringing a new cosmetic ingredient to market can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. This expert-led course demystifies the process, guiding you through the key regulatory, technical, and ethical considerations that can make or break your market success.

      This course will:
      • Unlock the complexities of regulations applicable to developing and marketing cosmetic ingredients
      • Highlight key requirements for safety assessments and use of alternative testing methodology
      • Help you understand the development and validation of cosmetic claims, and how these can be used by ingredient suppliers
      • Provide insights into navigating chemical and cosmetic regulations effectively
      • Explore applicable sustainability and ethical topics and the labelling schemes that support them

      Click here to book your tickets online.

      To find out more, you can view the full, detailed programme below. 

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    If you are interested in attending any of our training courses or would like more information on them, please do let us know.

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