The British Paper and Board Industry Federation, established in 1974, was the trade association for paper and board manufacturers throughout the UK. The first president was Peter Gardner, Assistant Managing Director of Wiggins Teape Paper Ltd.

The Federation is known to have been active in the 1970s and 1980s. By 1992, the Federation could claim to represent 90 percent of all British paper and board businesses. The Federation's role included lobbying the government on behalf of its members, for instance by voicing concerns about competition from businesses overseas.