IN THIS ISSUE
• Welcome
• Benefits to Members
• Hypochlorous acid and ECO Label Cosmetics
• Energy Performance of Buildings Directive
• General Assembly
WELCOME
To our ECA Industry Association Newsletter!
As we, as an industry, move through the BPR regulatory process, many of us have identified the need for an industry association so that our views and concerns can be represented at the highest levels. Today we have better chances to influence than ever before. ECA Industry Association was accepted by ECHA to become an Accredited Stakeholder Organization (ASO).
As an ASO, we are invited to take part in various working groups, including CLP and BPR legislation development, and to comment on various aspects of guidelines related to enforcement activities, labeling guidelines and more. As a member, you have a chance to get a seat at these meetings and workshops, present our industry and hear the latest developments.
Board of Directors:
• Ville Sarja, Chairman
• Torben Faurby, Board Director
• Peter Madsen, Board Director
• Philipp Kunze, Board Director
• Marco van Schaik, Board Director
• Tor Wauer, Board Director
• Gary Driscoll, Board Director
• Damien Byrne, Board Director
Benefits to Members
• Input to a forum that will fight for our needs within our industry.
• Access to our newsletter to keep up to date with all BPR & ECHA matters.
• Access to our technical area where companies can share and exchange case studies.
• Access to our members forum, where questions can be raised and answered by fellow members.
Membership is open to any company working in the ECA industry.
Membership fee: 180 € per annum.
As part of the registration process, each company will be required to sign a code of ethics. This can be found on our web page.
Hypochlorous acid and ECO Label Cosmetics
Hypochlorous acid is not accepted as an ingredient in Nordic Swan ECO labeled cosmetics products.
ECA Industry Association has had an extensive consultation with the Nordic Swan expert organization about the characteristics, benefits, risks and manufacturing methods of hypochlorous acid. Regardless of the data provided to defend the ability to apply an ECO label for hypochlorous acid cosmetics products, they decided to maintain their fundamental principle to exclude ingredients having antimicrobial properties.
Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EU/2024/1275)
Maybe you are already aware of the EU directive EU 2024/1275 EPBD and that it can offer potential interest for your business. The revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EU/2024/1275) entered into force in all EU countries on 28 May 2024 and helps increase the rate of renovation in the EU, particularly for the worst-performing buildings in each country.
Main points of the directive:
• All EU Member States have to establish an action plan by 2030 where private buildings must be at least energy class E; by 2033 they must upgrade to energy class D or better.
• By 2050, no building in the EU will be allowed to produce direct CO₂ emissions or use fossil fuels for heating.
The EPBD directive aims to increase building renovation rates, reduce energy consumption, and promote renewable energy uptake. It also sets ambitious targets to achieve these objectives.
This presents a challenge for all countries, and they look to the innovation of indigenous industries for solutions. Hot water use in buildings is constant — all countries in the EU require hot water to be stored between 55 °C and 65 °C to prevent legionella and other pathogens. Installation of an ECA generator to dose the water tanks and lines can eliminate this risk, allowing hot water storage set points to be reduced to as low as 45 °C, offering significant energy savings and CO₂ reductions.
Danish companies Adepts Water Technologies A/S and Danish Clean Water A/S have gained experience with this application and are working with a lobbyist to get it implemented as part of EU 2024/1275 in Denmark and other EU countries. ECA Industry Association can assist members with implementing this directive, but representation by a trade association is required.
An online information day will be scheduled soon to share experience and a roadmap. Contact board member Peter Madsen for questions: Peter@ecaconsortium.com, phone: +45 5152 6152.
General Assembly
The next ECA Industry Association General Assembly will take place on 23 April 2025 at 14:00 CET as a Teams meeting.
Please let us know your interest in participation by Friday 11 April. You may inform us of your participation via the contact form on the ECA Industry Association website.