A.I.S.E. is the European detergents & maintenance products industry association. Based in Brussels, A.I.S.E. has been the voice of the industry to EU regulators since 1952. Membership consists of 30 national associations across Europe, 20 corporate members and 19 value chain partners. Through this extensive network, A.I.S.E. represents over 900 companies supplying household and professional cleaning products and services across Europe.
The industry is a substantial contributor to the European economy with an annual market value of €47,6 billion, directly employing 95 000 and 360 000 throughout the value chain. A.I.S.E. has a long history in leading voluntary industry initiatives that focus on sustainable design, manufacturing and consumption, product safety and safe use of products by consumers and professional customers.
The voice of the cleaning & maintenance products industry
We are proud to be shaping the future. A.I.S.E. has taken landmark voluntary initiatives that focus on sustainable design, manufacturing and consumption in our industry as well as ensuring product safety and safe use for consumers and professional users.
A.I.S.E.’s vision is to be is a role model for serving society in an innovative and sustainable way. We enable this industry to succeed by promoting and shaping a favourable operating framework. By representing our industry with a unified voice, we create and drive industry initiatives, engage with our value chain partners and key stakeholders and leverage the expertise of our network of national associations and companies.
A.I.S.E. members – National associations and companies
Our network of national associations and member companies is our greatest asset. Together we are committed to leading and engaging in activities that deliver real added-value for our members and help the industry to realise its vision. Our positions are developed by teams of experts within the A.I.S.E. membership.
Our national association members are organised at a country level and represent companies of all sizes. They are well-connected and active locally, enabling them to provide A.I.S.E. with valuable insights while at the same time, contributing to our advocacy strategy and supporting their members in the effective implementation of European policy and legislation at national level.
A.I.S.E.’s corporate members comprise both small and medium sized as well as multi-national companies present across several European markets. In Europe, there are some 700 manufacturing facilities, 85% of which are operated by SMEs.
Our associate members are companies and associations active throughout the value chain, such as raw material suppliers, machine or appliance manufacturers and retailers. Together, this diverse membership brings to the table both wider perspectives and expertise.
