Chemistry and Raw Materials Trade

The Chemistry and Raw Materials Trade section’s members include importers and distributors of raw materials for industrial chemicals, plastics, automotive chemicals as well as food processing. The industry’s key players are members of this section, which includes both domestic and international companies operating in Finland and abroad.

The mission of the section is to support the operational conditions of its member companies by influencing the development of chemical-related legislation at the national and international levels and by providing information on legislation and the operational environment. The section is a part of the international umbrella organisation FECC (Fédération Européenne du Commerce Chimique).

The section’s member companies receive regular information on the REACH regulation and other legislation concerning chemicals through meetings, training events, and the newsletter, published six times a year. There are also activities for sub-groups to support members in fulfilling the obligations of the REACH and CLP regulations, for instance.

The section is a national coordinator of the responsibility programme of chemical trade (Responsible Care). Commitment to the RC programme is required for membership. For international companies, the parent company’s commitment to the programme is sufficient. If the company is committed to the chemical industry's RC programme, it does not need to commit to distributors' RC programmes.

The Chairman of the section is Sales Director Villiina Ikäheimo from Oy Lux AB and Terhi Kuljukka-Rabb and Lauri Leskinen are the General Secretaries of the section. Terhi Kuljukka-Rabb is also it’s legislation expert.