Implementing ATEX and DSEAR Safety at Craft Scale Distilleries

Gin Guild members are invited to join the CIBD Southern Section at The Sipsmith Distillery for an event exploring how ATEX and DSEAR requirements can be implemented effectively in craft-scale distilleries.

This event will include talks, an expert Q&A panel and a guided technical tour of Sipsmith Distillery, giving attendees the opportunity to learn from experienced industry professionals and see safety apparatus and management systems in action.

Agenda

Introduction to DSEAR and related legislation

• • Sipsmith’s Journey to Beam Suntory global compliance standards: Hazardous Area Classification, HAZOP and action tracking – Oliver Kitson
  • ATEX Equipment regulations and safety management responsibilities including RAMS, PTW and LOTO – Nik Fordham

Q&A Panel hosted by Francesco Orlando

Attendees are welcome to submit questions in advance during the registration process, or later via the survey link included in the confirmation email. Questions will be anonymised and collated prior to the event.

• • • Oliver Kitson, Craft Spirits Consulting
      Ex Warners & Sipsmith
    • Nik Fordham, Ramsbury Distillery
      Ex Bombay Sapphire
    • Ed Garbett, Westons
      Ex Chase & Diageo
    • Charlie Craig, Suntory Global Spirits
      Sipsmith & Auchentoshan

Technical Tour of Sipsmith Distillery

• • Overfill protection and containment
  • Spillage detection & shutdown
  • Ventilation and pressure relief
  • ATEX mechanical and electrical items

Networking and G&Ts

Who should attend

This event is primarily for those working in the distilling industry including contractors and suppliers.

How to get there:

Sipsmith Distillery is a 10mins walk from Turnham Green Station

Why you should attend:

• Learn about safety management.
• See Sipsmith’s best-in-class safety apparatus and management systems.
• Raise compliance standards by sharing experience and know-how.

Tickets: 30 spaces maximum

• £20 for CIBD members
• £25 for non-members
  

Booking deadline: 5th July 2026 at 11:59PM