Q. I am a formulator. The most important thing you have to check is whether you are manufacturing a relevant industrial chemical. Usually, formulating, mixing, or blending does not lead to a chemical reaction. Some examples of products that involve formulating or blending are paints, cosmetics, and cleaning agents. Q. I import plastics.
Plastics are polymers, which are chemical compounds.
They fall within the scope of company registration. Examples are polystyrene, polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride and nylon. These synthetic materials are often supplied as powder or granules for further processing. Company registration does not apply to the import or manufacture of plastic articles, such as garden furniture and plastic sheeting. A lot of substances do have a natural origin but this does not mean they meet the definition of 'naturally-occurring'.