Aerosol Manufacturers' Association South Africa Overview
The Aerosol Manufacturers' Association (AMA) of South Africa, founded in 1963, aims to improve regulatory and safety standards in the aerosol industry. It conducts activities such as hosting an Annual General Meeting, electing an Executive Committee, and emphasizing on Anti-Trust obligations. AMA strives to be the recognized authority in the South African aerosol industry, ensuring the adoption of enhanced safety, health, and environmental standards.
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Brief History Governance and Structure Scope Engagements AMA South Africa an overview Communications incl Webinars Initiatives AMA Approved Mark Membership Resources Training 2 Aerosol Manufacturers'Association South Africa
Founded by 12 concerned manufacturers, contract fillers and suppliers in 1963 Initially called Aerosol Manufacturers and Distributors Association Brief History Encouraged all those interested in the technology, safety and compliance to join CFC Free voluntary initiative 12 years before Ozone Depleting Substances were regulated in South Africa Introduction of Conformance Checks 3 Aerosol Manufacturers'Association South Africa
AMA has an Annual General Meeting once a year, where among other things the Executive Committee is elected At the 1st meeting of the Executive Committee The Chairman is elected, as well as a vice Chair and Honorary Treasurer The Board is also reviewed at the meeting, and leadership of key committees confirmed sustainability, regulatory and fees committee There is a Memorandum of Incorporation that guides the executive committee in its duties The fiduciary obligations are followed up by the Board and Finance Committee All attendees to meetings commit themselves to Anti-Trust obligations and sign off on the Register their commitment to conform All professional services, i.e. Executive Director, Accounts, Technical Consultant are contracted by the Association Governance and Structure 4 Aerosol Manufacturers'Association South Africa
The objectives of the Association are to formulate and improve regulatory and safety standards as well as to promote the benefits of aerosols and to be the recognised authority of the South African aerosol industry to ensure that the adoption of safety, health and environment standards are improved to the benefit of all stakeholders, including the consumers. Scope SECTION 4 - AMA Memorandum of Incorporation 5 Aerosol Manufacturers'Association South Africa
Dept of Employment and Labour Dept of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development* Dept of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment* Dept of Trade and Industry and Commerce* ITAC Engagements SABS Dept of Health NRCS* Dept of Mineral Resources and Energy SA Revenue Services (SARS) and Customs *scope includes devices, cleaning and disinfectants aerosol and non-aerosol 6 Aerosol Manufacturers'Association South Africa
Bulletin / Newsletter bi-monthly Website Communication incl Webinar Breakfast Meetings Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban Recent Webinars on: - Safety in the Workplace - Hand Sanitisers - Extended Producer Responsibility 7 Aerosol Manufacturers'Association South Africa
Sustainability Regulatory Essential Services Initiatives - Standards - Permits - Exports - Workplace Hygiene Plan Posters 8 Aerosol Manufacturers'Association South Africa
Pledge Driven standard Setting the Bar for complete supply chain in the aerosol industry AMA Approved Mark Check progress and provide assistance Consumer Assurance messages* AMA Approved Mark Authorization Certificates Continual Review and Re-Appraisal * Federation of European Aerosol Association Award 2018 9 Aerosol Manufacturers'Association South Africa
Current Membership Membership Associate Members Certificates 10 Aerosol Manufacturers'Association South Africa
Reciprocal Agreement with British Aerosol Manufacturers Association (BAMA) signed in 2016 Resources Member of International Liaison Committee (of Aerosol Associations) Technical / Regulatory Specialist - inhouse 11 Aerosol Manufacturers'Association South Africa
Introduction to Aerosol Technology (2-day course normally run in February and August each year in Gauteng) Training Advanced Training one day intensive course on specific topics with handbook and checklists Regional training in Cape Town and Durban also arranged from time to time 12 Aerosol Manufacturers Association South Africa
