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What is EFPA
EFPA - the European Food Service
& Packaging Association - was established as an international association
under Belgian law in 1991. It was, however, originally founded in 1974
under the name of European Single Service Association (ESSA).
The Association promotes
the advantages of food service articles and packaging products made of
plastic, paper and other materials and encourages greater use of them.
In particular, when communicating with decision-makers in the European
Union institutions, EFPA underlines the role of these products in guaranteeing
hygiene, enhancing modern lifestyles and contributing to a better environment.
EFPA's principal aim is to promote understanding of the uses and benefits of food service and packaging products through information and representation.
European Food Service &
Packaging Association aisbl/ivzw
Livingstonelaan 13-15 Avenue Livingstone
B - 1000 Brussels
Belgium
Telephone: (+32 2) 286 94
96
Telefax: (+32 2) 286 94
95
E-mail: efpa@eamonnbates.com
Secretary General: Mr. Eamonn Bates
Secretariat managed by eamonn
bates europe public affairs s.a. in Brussels
President
Mr. Rudolf Rössner (Senoplast) (A)
Vice Presidents
Mr. John Parise (Seda Italy) (I)
Mr. Henk Kloeze (RPC-Tedeco-Gizeh) (NL)
Mr. Herman Jukkenekke (Veriplast International) (NL)
Mr. Jorge Mallo (Coexpan) (Es)
Mr. Joel Portnoj (Huhtamäki Oyj) (S)
Mr. Daniele Simonazzi (Flo SpA) (I)
Mr. Michael Longstaffe (Smith Anderson) (UK)
Treasurer
Mr. David Schisler (CEE Schisler) (F)
Secretary General
Mr. Eamonn Bates (Eamonn Bates Europe)
Membership
Membership is open to anyone
who endorses the Aims & Objectives of the Association.
However, EFPA is primarily intended for companies active in the manufacture
of food service articles and packaging products made of plastic, paper
and other materials.
EFPA currently has two categories of membership - a "Full Member" pays the annual membership fee, is entitled to vote in official EFPA business, may attend all EFPA meetings, receive all EFPA materials and access the "members only" sections of the Website. A category of "Observer Member" is reserved for companies from larger industrial groups that opt to pay 2 or 3 membership fees. Such companies may nominate additional persons/affiliates who may receive EFPA services, attend plenary meetings on payment of a 1000 euro meeting fee. They do not have voting rights, however.
EFPA has about 25 Full Members & 5 Observer Members, in 10 countries.
Membership
Fees
The membership fee for 2007 is fixed at €5160 (€10320 for companies with European annual turnover > €100 million)
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Meetings
2 Plenary meetings and 4 Board meetings per year.
Working Group meetings are arranged as required.
Upcoming meeting dates:
30 January 2007, Board Meeting – Brussels, Belgium
09 -11 May 2007, EFPA & FPI Joint Spring Plenary Meeting - Dublin, Ireland
02 October 2007, Board Meeting - Brussels, Belgium
15 - 16 November 2007, Autumn Plenary Meeting - Amsterdam, The Netherlands