Federation of European Explosives Manufacturers

EU Legislative Interests

- Explosives for Civil Uses Directive (2014/28/EU), - Regulation (EU) 2019/1148 on the marketing and use of explosives precursors - Public Consultation of Explosives Directives 2014/28EU & 2008/43EU - RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU) Limiting the lead content in electrical and electronic initiators - Feasibility study regarding SCEPYLT/digitalisation of Intra-EU transfers of explosives for civil use Expert Group on - Explosives, under the legal framework of Commission Directive 2008/43/EC - Forum of Explosives Notified Bodies, (ENB) 2023e_02_rev0_Recommended testing procedure for testing hydrogen-peroxide based explosives (HPE) used for civil application

Communication Activities

The purpose of this representation is to ensure that the European and National Regulatory bodies are fully and properly advised on the expert opinion within the industry, and that due consideration is given to the effect that any proposed recommendation or regulation may have on the conduct of the trade. All communication activities of the Federation are related to its participation in the following: - Observer on Group of Experts on Explosives for Civil Uses - Access on Notified Bodies for Explosives - SCP Observer on Standing Committee on Precursors (SCP) Internal communications with the Federation members are done through the Executive Committees and the Federation Working Group Meetings

Interests Represented

Promotes their own interests or the collective interests of their members

Member Of

- IME Institute of Makers of Explosives - ISEE International Society of Explosives Engineers - EFEE European Federation of Explosives Engineers - SAFEX (www.safex-international.org) - UEPG (https://www.aggregates-europe.eu/)

Organisation Members

MAXAMCORP Europe Orica Europe Societe Suisse Explosifs SSE EPC Europe Forcit Finland Nitroerg Poland Austin Powder Europe Dyno Nobel Europe Dynaenergetics Pobjeda Extraco Eltek Hypex-Bio