BREXIT - POTENTIAL IMPACTS ON AEROSPACE & DEFENSE CHEMICAL SUPPLY CHAIN:  FROM A "NO DEAL" PERSPECTIVE

BREXIT is an abbreviation for the “British Exit”, referring to the United Kingdom’s (UK’s) decision in a June 23, 2016 referendum to leave the European Union (EU). The UK is thus due to leave the EU on 29 March 2019.  As of the date of this webpage update (November 2018), the new process for trading chemicals substances and for REACH registrations and authorizations between the UK and the EU is unclear.

BREXIT has potential business continuity impacts for the Aerospace & Defense (A&D) industry, in particular for chemical manufacturers, importers, distributors and downstream users that are located in the UK, EU and the rest of the world.

In the event that a deal is not reached between the UK and EU prior to the Exit Date, IAEG^® has identified possible issues relating to the continued supply and use of chemicals in the A&D supply chain and prepared educational materials to assist the IAEG membership and its supply chain with awareness and considerations for mitigation planning.

Please access the individual links below to obtain the IAEG^® tools and Educational Information.

TOOLS

• BREXIT Fact Sheet – an interactive PDF document intended to provide the A&D industry and supply chain with an Executive Summary of Brexit matters including an overview of timelines, potential REACH compliance requirements, potential risks, and considerations for mitigation planning and resources for further information.
  • BREXIT Fact Sheet - French Translation
  • BREXIT Fact Sheet - Spanish Translation

EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION

• IAEG Work Group 8
  • November 27 & December 12, 2018 Webinars:  "BREXIT"  The Potential Impacts on the Aerospace & Defense Chemical Supply Chain From A No Deal Perspective"
    • Presentation Materials
    • Webinar