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Its History, Structure and Activities

AMA South Africa – an overview

Brief History

Governance and StructureScopeEngagementsCommunications incl WebinarsInitiativesAMA Approved MarkMembership ResourcesTraining

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Brief History

Founded by 12 concerned manufacturers, contract fillers and suppliers in 1963

Initially called Aerosol Manufacturers and Distributors AssociationEncouraged all those interested in the technology, safety and compliance to joinCFC Free – voluntary initiative 12 years before Ozone Depleting Substances were regulated in South AfricaIntroduction of Conformance ChecksAerosol Manufacturers'Association South Africa

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Governance and Structure

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 committeeThere is a Memorandum of Incorporation that guides the executive committee in its dutiesThe fiduciary obligations are followed up by the Board and Finance CommitteeAll 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

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Scope

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.

SECTION 4 - AMA Memorandum of Incorporation

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Engagements

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*ITACSABSDept of HealthNRCS*Dept of Mineral Resources and EnergySA Revenue Services (SARS) and Customs*scope includes devices, cleaning and disinfectants aerosol and non-aerosol

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Communication

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WebinarBulletin / Newsletter – bi-monthlyWebsiteBreakfast Meetings Johannesburg, Cape Town and DurbanRecent Webinars on: - Safety in the Workplace - Hand Sanitisers - Extended Producer Responsibility

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Initiatives

Sustainability

RegulatoryEssential Services - Standards - Permits - Exports - Workplace Hygiene Plan Posters

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AMA Approved Mark

Pledge Driven standard

Setting the Bar for complete supply chain in the aerosol industryCheck progress and provide assistanceConsumer Assurance messages*AMA Approved Mark Authorization CertificatesContinual Review and Re-Appraisal* Federation of European Aerosol Association Award 2018

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Membership

Current Membership

Associate MembersCertificatesAerosol Manufacturers'Association South Africa

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Resources

Reciprocal Agreement with British Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association (BAMA) – signed in 2016

Member of International Liaison Committee (of Aerosol Associations)Technical / Regulatory Specialist - inhouseAerosol Manufacturers'Association South Africa

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Training

Introduction to Aerosol Technology (2-day course normally run in February and August each year in Gauteng)

Advanced Training – one day intensive course on specific topics with handbook and checklistsRegional training in Cape Town and Durban also arranged from time to timeAerosol Manufacturers’ Association South Africa

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