1. DIY Safe Antifouling Initiative 2017

2. British Coatings Federation – who are we?
05/08/98
UK trade association for manufacturers of decorative paints, printing inks, industrial & powder coatings & wallcoverings
130 members, 95% of market + 60 associate members
Widely consulted by government, industry & the general public 2

3. What do we do? Regulatory affairs support Lobbying at UK and EU level
Provide an interface with the public and press
Presenting the industry’s position
Promoting the industry’s interests
Business support including statistics service
Training for the industry
Forum for legitimate industry discussions

4. BCF’s
Marine
Coatings
Group

5. Antifouling Paints… are hazardous
contain chemicals which reduce / prevent fouling
fall under the Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR)
need to undergo approval in
must be used carefully, with protection (PPE)
can damage the environment (waste paint, scrapings etc.)
are used safely by DIY-ers in the UK (our survey last year)

6. What happens if we don’t antifoul?
Potential threat to local ecosystems, including loss of threatened native species
Invasive
Species
transfer
“ any significant growth of fouling has an immediate effect on your boat’s performance and efficiency”
“On powerboats even a light build-up of fouling can increase fuel consumption by 30%”
Motorboat and Yachting magazine
Increased
Global
warming
Asian Sea Squirt

7. BCF Survey on DIY Practices in the UK
Autumn 2015, results published ….>
2432 boat owners took part – astounding!
95% apply antifouling paint themselves
97% use gloves
> 90% eye protection & overalls
Strong evidence for safe use
Follow-up …..>>> our DIY Safe Antifouling Initiative 2017

8. The Joint Initiative www.safeantifouling.com
Poster, leaflet, guidance, video
All freely-available
Printed and e-versions
Getting the messages out there
Use PPE = protect yourself
Protect the environment

9. The Tools

10. Our call for your support
Please help us by:
displaying the poster in your facilities
outdoor-resistant A2 poster or indoor laminated A4 poster
providing a safe and secure location for AF painting
providing clear guidance to DIY-ers regarding disposal
have copies of the guidance document available for reference
ensuring that tri-fold leaflets are in chandleries etc.
direct any queries or comments to BCF, and to our website…

11. DIY Safe Antifouling Initiative 2017
Thank you for listening
Please contact me at the BCF for posters and guidance documents
Trevor Fielding, Regulatory Affairs Manager,