Organisation

A bit of history

The European Aerosol Federation, better known as the FEA, originated in 1959. Its aim was to facilitate the economic and technical development of the aerosol industry at a European level.  FEA headquarters were first located in Zurich, Switzerland.

In the 60s, the creation of European Economic Community was the catalyst for aerosol manufacturers to work together to defend their interests at a supranational level. A ‘Commission’ within FEA was in charge of examining aerosol issues and adopting measures which later formed the basis for a European Directive related to aerosol dispensers.

In the 70s, a European information centre on aerosols (FEAC) was created in Brussels to inform aerosol manufacturers about the legislative issues within the European Community. With the enlargement of the European Union, the FEA Offices were transferred to Brussels, Belgium at the beginning of the 80s and FEA became an international association.

FEA acts today by supporting projects and policy development together with its members and the EU Institutions, and by exchanging information in and beyond its network.

Chart Organisation

 

  • The Secretariat organises and ensures the day-to-day management of the FEA.
  • The General Assembly is the governing body in charge of approving changes to the constitution and the Federation’s goals and objectives. These are defined by the Board of Directors, the executive body which is also responsible for making decisions which are not reserved for the General Assembly.
  • The Steering Committee is responsible for the execution of the work programme of the Federation and acts within the framework of the FEA strategies set by the Board of Directors and the General Assembly. It creates, disbands and steers working groups and task forces to address identified issues in a given timescale.