British Plastics Federation outlines priorities for Brexit talks / Single market access deemed 'crucial' / Converters depend on European Union for polymer supplies / Some 40% of plastics firms foreign-owned

摘要

The plastics industry is "fundamental to the UK economy," the British Plastics Federation (BPF, London / UK; www.bpf. co.uk) asserts in a paper titled "Securing the Future", which outlines the industry's priorities for defining a new relationship with the EU following the UK's impending exit. In the document, the association spotlights the important role its products play in the economy and identifies four main priorities for doing business post-Brexit. These include free access to the single market, continued access to skilled workers, maintaining legislation compatible with the EU and support for innovation and overseas business development. Maintaining a business climate that supports investment is seen as crucial, as 40 % of UK-based plastics companies are owned by foreign investors.