Bowker understands the importance of compliance and adhering to industry regulations. Dedicated teams of experts are focused on keeping up-to-date with any changes to best practices, industry operating procedures and updates to compliance. Bowker is proud to be a member of some of the world’s leading associations and most recognised accreditations, a reflection of our standards and reputation.
In 2022 Bowker signed up to the Operation Clean Sweep programme. The
programme is an international initiative from the plastics industry to
reduce plastic pellet loss to the environment. In the UK it is led by
the British Plastics Federation.
The initiative’s aim is to ensure that the plastic pellets, flakes and powders that pass through manufacturing facilities in the UK are handled with the care they deserve and do not end up in our rivers or seas.
In 2019 Bowker was awarded the RHA Diamond Haulier Award. This unique award, to mark the RHA’s 75th Anniversary, was given to an operator that has demonstrated professionalism, brand distinction and excellence as an employer.
All organic food and drink sold in the EU must meet the EU Organic
Regulation. The Soil Association provide the framework & standards
for the Organic accreditation. Bowker’s Organics status provides
assurance that organic goods are stored, handled and distributed in line
with comprehensive safety standards. Increasingly, many of our
customers have organic product lines as demand in this market grows. The
accreditation allows us to store, maintain and distribute goods within
the food and drinks sector.
Bowker is a founding member of Hazchem, the UK’s only ADR/Hazardous
pallet network. The Hazchem Network is made up of 60 members which
include the leading independent names in UK chemical transport. Our
membership allows for hazardous consignments to be distributed across
the UK with maximum efficiency.
Responsible Care is a global initiative and demonstrates the chemical
industry’s commitment to continual improvement in health, safety,
security and environmental performance. we follow the Guiding Principles
of Responsible Care to ensure the safety, security and integrity of the
chemical supply chain under our control. Our efforts in this global
initiative have been recognised on several occasions. In 2008, Bowker
became the first logistics company to win the “Overall Responsible Care
Award” and have since repeated won the award since. We have also won the
Responsible Care Logistics Company Award on several occasions.
Bowker is a proud member of the Chemical Business Association (CBA).
The Chemical Business Association represents the UK chemical supply
chain - from distributors and traders to manufacturers and blenders as
well as logistics and service providers. Neil Bowker is a member of the
Chemical Business Association’s board.
Bowker is licenced by the MHRA – demonstrating consistently high levels of quality and supply chain security.
Our safe and secure storage facilities specifically designed for holding Health Care products, Medicine and pharmaceuticals are licenced by the MHRA (Medicine and Healthcare product Regulatory Agency).
Good distribution practice (GDP) requires that medicines are obtained from the licensed supply chain and are consistently stored, transported and handled under suitable conditions.
The term COMAH stands for Control of Major Accident Hazards. COMAH
regulations ensure businesses implement all necessary procedures and
measure to prevent major accidents involving dangerous substances. This
set of regulations limit the consequences to the environment and people
should any major accidents occur.
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK is the
membership organisation for United Kingdom professionals involved in the
movement of goods and people, and their associated supply chains. It is
a National Council of CILT International. Bowker have been recognised
in the CILT’s Top 30 UK logistics service providers. Criteria included;
annual reports, the European Commission, financial, human resource
factors, performance and professional accreditation.
W. H. Bowker International were recognised for maintaining and
strengthening the European service despite the unprecedented challenges
the industry has faced this year.
SQAS is a third party assessment used to assess the performance of Logistics Service Providers & Distributors.
SQAS assessments cover sustainability in logistics, including quality, environmental, security, safety and Corporate Social Responsibility. SQAS an assessment system that provides a detailed factual assessment report. The reports allow companies to evaluate their logistics service providers according to their own standards and requirements. SQAS is a component of Responsible Care in logistics operations. Cefic, the European Chemical Industry Council, manages the SQAS system and ensures its integrity.
ISO 9001 is the international standard that specifies requirements
for a quality management system (QMS). Bowker use the standard to
demonstrate the ability to consistently provide services that meet
customer and regulatory requirements. Continuous improvement ensures our
customers benefit by receiving services that meet and exceed
requirements, delivering consistent performance.
As the UK’s principal trade organisation for the warehousing industry
with over 700 members, UKWA (United Kingdom Warehousing Association),
provides essential advice and support to the industry as well as
ensuring views are represented effectively to the government.
Neil Bowker, Commercial Director, was announced as Chair of the UKWA in 2021. Being part of the UKWA ensure Bowker are fully aware of the latest logistic advancements and change in legislation, protocol and best practice.
Bowker are proud members of Palletline, the UK’s only member-owned
network and the original palletised freight distribution company.
Created in 1992 the network operates through carefully selected members
who work collaboratively to provide the best possible services to our
customers.
The RHA, established in 1945, is the UKs only trade body dedicated
solely to the operators of commercial vehicles. The organisation
responsible for campaigning, advice, training, information and business
services for its members within the UK haulage industry. Bowker were one
of the founding members of the association and in 2019 were awarded
with the RHA Diamond Haulier Award.
Bowker have Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) status which is
recognised globally - acknowledging Bowker’s procedures and fully
complaint customs controls. AEO status demonstrates good International
practice and that a haulier’s role within the international logistics
supply chain is safe and secure.
Bowker are FORS Silver accredited. FORS stands for Fleet Operator
Recognition Scheme and is a voluntary accreditation scheme for hauliers.
The scheme aims to raise the level of quality within fleet operations,
and to demonstrate which operators are achieving exemplary levels of
best practice in safety, efficiency, and environmental protection.
