European Writing Instrument Manufacturer's Association
Budget
€50 — €0
EP Access
0
accredited persons
Staff
1
0.25 FTE
EU Grants
None
Mission & Goals
The European Writing Instrument Manufacturer´s Association (EWIMA) represents the specific interests of the leading manufacturers of writing and drawing products and related art materials in Europe. These include producers of components and accessories. Due to the international scope and services provided distribution subsidiaries of manufacturers outside Europe are eligible to EWIMA-membership. EWIMA is independent and funded by members only. EWIMA’s prime activities are: Information for members specifically on - chemical topics - engineering - consumers' safety - environmental awareness - competitive actions / law - market trends - specific legal implications Communication amongst members: - Internal exchange of views in committees and working groups - Preparations and resolutions on common positions in all matters of concern for the industry Membership representation towards - government authorities, enforcement offices - consumers, gener (...)
EU Legislative Interests
Product Safety (e.g. General product safety directive, toy safety directive) Environmental matters (e.g. single market for green products initiative, EU timber Regulation) Chemicals legislation (mainly REACH, CLP, BPR)
Interests Represented
Promotes their own interests or the collective interests of their members
Member Of
BDI (German Industrial Federation) BDA (Federal Employers Association) vbw (Bavarian Industrial and Employer's Association) CEPE (European Council of the Paint, Printing Ink and Artists’ Colours Industry)
Organisation Members
www.ewima.eu
Commissioner Meetings
No recorded meetings with EU commissioners.