European Committee for Surface Treatment
Recent meetings
| Date | Commissioner / Cabinet | Topic | File |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jan 2026 | Charlotte Grevfors Ernoult Head of Unit | Exchange of views related to the upcoming REACH revision as well as on occupational exposure limits | — |
| 23 Jan 2026 | Charlotte Grevfors Ernoult Head of Unit | Exchange of views related to the upcoming REACH revision as well as on occupational exposure limits | SRC |
| 20 Feb 2025 | Vita Jukne Cabinet member | Regulation of chemicals | — |
| 20 Feb 2025 | Vita Jukne Cabinet member | Regulation of chemicals | SRC |
| 19 Feb 2025 | Giuseppe Casella Head of Unit | Chrome plating sector’s concerns on Cr(VI) | — |
| 19 Feb 2025 | Giuseppe Casella Head of Unit | Chrome plating sector’s concerns on Cr(VI) | SRC |
Mission & Goals
CETS was established in 1981 with the prime objective to provide the facility of European manufacturers of surface treatment plants and processes to share common needs of: • Exchange of knowledge on health, safety and environmental issues • Exchange of information on matters of statutory regulations • Exchange of information on business statistics • Aspire an European standardization • Observe market development and sales statistics • Accomplish market research CETS also encourages dialogue between the process suppliers and their customers, and provides a forum where the national associations within Europe can debate and exchange information on common issues. The CETS forum also provides the focal point for contact between the European surface engineering industry and the European Commission. Members of CETS manufacture and operate plants and processes for: • Chemical and electrochemical treatment of metal and plastics • Physical and thermal metal coating •
EU Legislative Interests
The main policy areas of concern are REACH, SEVESO, Industrial Emissions Directive and SMEs, Best Reference Documents BREF,
Communication Activities
website, position papers, webinars, yearly membership meetings
Interests Represented
Promotes their own interests or the collective interests of their members
Member Of
CETS is an association of national associations in the field of surface finishing in Europe. 18 associations from 12 European countries are currently affiliated. Member of: 1. SME united (https://www.smeunited.eu/) 2. ASMOR (https://asmor.eu/)
Organisation Members
https://cets-eu.be/our-members/
Additional Information
The estimate of annual costs related to activities covered by the Register are not underestimated. The total costs 2022 were +/- 22.000€. We do not have own personnel/staff. So this cost is zero. The only costs are office support (on an hourly basis +/- 10000 €/y), office costs, representation costs, publications, travel. The highest expenses are the membership fees to European Associations/publications (p.e. ASMOR, SME united).