Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 24th April 2025 Issue no. 1159
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BCC 'delighted' that IWSA has joined its ranks
The British Cleaning Council has voted unanimously to accept the Independent Washroom Services Association as its latest member.
The IWSA is the nationwide, non-profit making trade association for independent providers of washroom services within the UK and Ireland. All IWSA members sign up to a code of conduct to ensure they meet high standards and deliver a high-quality service to customers.
The BCC has warmly-welcomed the IWSA, which has become its 22nd member.
"I am delighted that the IWSA has joined the BCC and I very warmly welcome it," says BCC Chair Delia Cannings. "The synergy between the BCC and the IWSA will strengthen both organisations and help us make the cleaning, hygiene and waste sector's voice heard more loudly.
"This will also expand our coverage in the toilet and washroom sector, providing opportunities for our members the British Toilet Association and the IWSA to work in partnership."
Chairperson of the IWSA Paul Thrupp (pictured) adds: "These are exciting times for the IWSA, and we are grateful to the BCC and its members for the opportunity to join a wonderful trade association that does so much for the cleaning, hygiene and waste industries.
"The members of the IWSA are experienced washroom specialists who collaborate, share knowledge, and address common challenges and our mission is to establish and maintain industry standards and best practices, ensuring quality and consistency among independent washroom service providers.
"There will be many opportunities to work with other BCC members to promote our industries and particularly in respect of washroom hygiene."
BCC research published in 2025 shows the cleaning, hygiene and waste sector is worth almost £66.9bn and employs 1.49m people.
www.britishcleaningcouncil.org
10th April 2025