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Catalogue description Department of Trade and Industry: Chemicals and Biotechnology Directorate: Registered Files (JB Prefix)
| Reference: | NK 87 |
|---|---|
| Title: | Department of Trade and Industry: Chemicals and Biotechnology Directorate: Registered Files (JB Prefix) |
| Description: |
This series contains records relating to the Organisation for the Prohibitions of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) and the proposed Chemical Weapons Convention, The Chemical and Biotechnology Directorate, the convention, and interaction with the Chemical Industry. |
| Date: | 1992-2000 |
| Arrangement: |
The records are arranged in alphanumeric order |
| Related material: |
Records on the control of Scheduled Chemicals located in NK 116 |
| Held by: | The National Archives, Kew |
| Former reference in its original department: | JB Prefix |
| Legal status: | Public Record(s) |
| Language: | English |
| Creator: |
Department of Trade and Industry, Chemicals and Biotechnology Directorate, 1992-2000 |
| Physical description: | 6 file(s) |
| Closure status: | Open Document, Open Description |
| Access conditions: | Open |
| Immediate source of acquisition: |
From 2023 Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy |
| Accruals: | Series is accruing |
| Administrative / biographical background: |
The Chemical and Biotechnology Directorate engaged with the chemical industry on both a domestic and international level. The directorate assisted industry with both trade matters and state aid funding arrangements. The directorate engaged with industry on speciality chemical products (rubber, plastics, paints, dyes) and any Health and Safety implications. They would also work with the chemical industry on innovation and improving competitiveness. The Biotechnology side focussed on supporting research and development and transfer of technologies into industries such as biopharmaceuticals, pharmaceuticals and agribusiness (fertilisers and pesticides). |
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