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Yvonne Orgill – Help us reverse Government mandatory label decision

UWLA MD Yvonne Orgill says the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs' plan for the mandatory water label announced on 29th September will...
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Thu 12th Oct 2023

Defra's approach to Water Labelling 'shocking waste', says BMA

The Bathroom Manufacturers Association (BMA) has today voiced its significant concerns regarding the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affair...
industry news

Mon 2nd Oct 2023

Ian Hughes of WRAS – Dual flush is improving, but there is more to do

Ian Hughes, approvals manager for the Water Regulations Approval Scheme (WRAS), reveals why manufacturers must do more to ensure dual flush WC designs...
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Wed 6th Sep 2023

Tom Reynolds – Defra needs manufacturers’ input on water policy

Tom Reynolds, chief executive of the Bathroom Manufacturers Association, says that Defra should work with manufacturers to develop water policy after...
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Wed 10th May 2023

Industry groups warn that Defra's water plan will backfire

Leaders from four trade associations have warned that Defra's Plan for Water could hamper efforts to reduce water consumption in UK homes. Potential b...
industry news

Mon 24th Apr 2023

BMA 'disappointed' at delay to regulator’s specification for WCs

The Bathroom Manufacturers Association (BMA) has revealed it is 'disappointed' following a Government announcement on WC regulations. Defra, the envir...
bathrooms news

Thu 5th Jan 2023

BMA 'cautiously welcomes' water efficiency labelling consultation

The Bathroom Manufacturers Association (BMA) has cautiously welcomed a Government consultation on introducing compulsory water labelling for fittings...
bathrooms news

Wed 7th Sep 2022

Retailers to play their part with new mandatory water efficiency label

The Government has launched a 12-week consultation on proposals to introduce mandatory water efficiency labels for display on toilets, urinals, non-el...
industry news

Fri 2nd Sep 2022

Tom Reynolds – What is the secret to making us all use 20% less water?

So what will using 20% less water look like? Bathroom Manufacturers Association chief executive Tom Reynolds looks at the latest details to come from...
insight features

Tue 19th Apr 2022

Tom Reynolds – What we know about the new mandatory water label

Following on from the announcement that Government plans to introduce a mandatory water efficiency label to inform consumers and encourage the purchas...
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Tue 5th Oct 2021

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