From the first informal Tuesday evening gathering of our Technical Experts to today’s General Assembly, the 2025 FEC Business Days once again united industry leaders, technical experts and members from across Europe for three days of intense knowledge-sharing and strategic dialogue. On Wednesday, our Experts on Food Contact Materials and Sustainability held their dedicated team […]

FEC is one of 70 European associations that have co-signed a joint statement addressed to the European Commission, calling for truly harmonised, pictogram-based waste sorting labels across the EU. As the voice of the European Cookware, Cutlery, and Housewares Industry, we strongly support this initiative. The current proposal by the Joint Research Centre – relying […]

Last week, POLITICO (https://lnkd.in/dpYAijqy) and other media reported that the European Commission is considering dropping the EU Green Claims Directive – a move that the FEC strongly supports. We’ve consistently raised concerns that this directive would introduce unnecessary costs and bureaucracy, with minimal added value for European consumers. That said, the fight against greenwashing remains […]

Trialogue negotiations for the Green Claims Directive are ongoing. After the European Parliament’s position in March 2024 and the Council’s general approach in June 2024, co-legislators are working to reconcile their views and finalize the directive. Once agreed, EU member states will have 18 months to transpose it into national law, with enforcement starting 24 […]

AMBIENTE 2025 is the most important trading fair for our sector, bringing together exhibitors and visitors from around the world! It is fantastic to see so many FEC members showcasing their latest innovations and designs at Messe Frankfurt. From smart solutions to timeless classics – the cookware, cutlery and houseware products on display are truly […]

BUSINESS DAYS – A GREAT GET TOGETHER IN AMSTERDAM! Last week, we had the pleasure of welcoming over 60 attendees from our member companies and associations to the FEC Business Days in charming Amsterdam. The event featured insightful presentations, engaging discussions, and valuable networking opportunities with colleagues, friends, and new members of the FEC community. […]

Three days of insightful presentations, discussions and valuable knowledge exchange among industry experts – that is what the annual conference in Baveno, Italy, is known for. Last week, FEC had the privilege of representing the multiple-use food contact sector and providing deep insights into its risk management. Our speaker Gernot Strehl (Head of FEC´s Food […]