The Road Emulsion Association members are committed to improving the Health and Safety performance of the industry and are active in introducing, promoting and maintaining progress in this vital area.
The Association is involved in the changes being introduced across Europe by the REACH Regulations by co-operating with the International Bitumen Emulsion Federation (IBEF).
Industry Standard Procedures for the safe transfer of products from a delivery tanker to a Mobile Storage Tank (MST)
From the 1st April 2025 the REA members are introducing the following standard procedures for the safe transfer of bitumen emulsion products from a delivery tanker to a mobile storage tank (MST). This follows collaboration across all the REA member companies to achieve an agreed standard approach to the safe transfer of products in these circumstances
Road Emulsion Association’s Joint Code of Practice with the Road Surface Treatments Association 2017 (updated 2021) for the safe transfer of emulsion product from a delivery tanker to a road sprayer. Open the Code by clicking the links below:
Part 1 – Sprayer Transfer Procedure
Part 2 – 2025 Updated Delivery Rules and Ullage Delivery Permit
Part 3 – Delivery Receipt of Emulsion Training
Part 4 – Emulsion Transfer Questionnaire
Part 5 – Emulsion Transfer Passport REA
REA response: Government pothole announcement unpacked
On 23 March 2025, the UK Government announced local authorities
REA Response to ALARM Survey Report 2025: More Pothole Prevention Needed to Future-Proof Local Roads
REA Response to ALARM Survey Report 2025: More Pothole Prevention
New REA Council Member
The REA is delighted to announce the appointment of Vincent