This week, a delegation of A.I.S.E. members and staff (Nicole Vaini, Majlinda Cobaj, Julie Janssis and Alessandro D’Augusta Perna) attended the European Parliament’s May plenary session in Strasbourg. The A.I.S.E. delegation is actively working with Members of the European Parliament and their teams to discuss key legislations for our sectors, including the Detergents Regulation, the […]
Today, the European cleaning and maintenance products association (A.I.S.E.) welcomed MEP Majdouline Sbaï (Greens/EFA), the rapporteur for the revision of the Detergents Regulation, to a plant visit near Antwerp, Belgium. The visit was hosted by Ecover, a well-known producer of sustainable products with a long track record for its environmental credentials dating back to its […]
A.I.S.E. remains deeply concerned about the potentially serious consequences of the proposed reclassification of ethanol. In the recent Chemical Watch article “Why is a potential reprotoxic hazard classification for ethanol worrying stakeholders?”, A.I.S.E. urges policymakers to stop this classification and BPR assessment processes until a full impact assessment is completed. This change could jeopardise hygiene […]
On 3 April 2025, A.I.S.E. hosted a webinar with over 500 registered participants on the potential reclassification of ethanol under the biocidal process. The event featured in-depth explanations on the vital applications of ethanol in disinfectants, detergents and cleaning products and the potential impact of a reclassification and de facto ban on its uses. The […]
A.I.S.E. releases today the findings of its research carried out in 23 countries with 4600 European citizens regarding consumers washing and cleaning habits at home as well as their perceptions of cleanliness and hygiene. The findings show that there is an increasingly positive perception of the cleaning products industry in terms of overall benefits for […]
A.I.S.E. is pleased to see that the European Parliament has submitted a written question to the European Commission on the potential reclassification of ethanol as part of the evaluation of biocidal active substances. The question has been presented by MEP Christine Singer and signed by 26 MEPs. This step is part of the democratic process […]
A.I.S.E., together with 13 industry associations, is urging the European Commission for a transition period on the implementation of Article 24 of the Ecodesign for Sustainable Product Regulation (ESPR). This regulation requires large and medium companies to disclose information on the discarding on unsold consumer goods. Our call to action: While A.I.S.E. and its members […]
This week, competitiveness will take centre stage as one of Europe’s top priorities at the European Council meeting on 20-21 March. We call on EU leaders and Institutions to take bold steps to implement the Clean Industrial Deal. Europe’s industrial future depends on concrete actions to lead in the transition to climate neutrality while staying […]
One year after the launch of the Antwerp Declaration, 400 business leaders, industry and worker representatives have reunited in Antwerp to discuss the just published Clean Industrial Deal with Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen. Ahead of the European Council meeting in March, industry is now calling on EU Heads of State to take urgent […]
After sending a letter to Commission president Ursula von der Leyen last November about the potential reclassification of ethanol under the Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR), A.I.S.E. remains extremely concerned about the future of ethanol on the EU market. In the recent Chemical Watch article “ECHA biocides committee to decide on ethanol approval in second half […]
The use of microbial-based cleaning products (MBCPs) corresponds to a growing trend in the detergence industry, leveraging the potential of biotechnology to innovate for sustainable and performing products. These innovative products rely on the presence of microorganisms in their composition to deliver efficient cleaning properties. Microorganisms used in detergents harness natural processes to break down […]
A.I.S.E. has contributed to the European Commission’s public consultation on the Single Market Strategy. We believe that a harmonised and robust Single Market is essential to foster competitiveness, innovation and resilience among EU businesses, particularly Small Mid-Caps and SMEs. A.I.S.E. supports the new strategy’s goal to eliminate existing regulatory and administrative barriers and prevent new […]
On 4 December 2024, A.I.S.E., representing the cleaning, disinfecting and maintenance products industry, hosted an impactful lunchtime discussion in the European Parliament highlighting the importance of not taking cleanliness and hygiene for granted. Co-organised with The Parliament Magazine and hosted by MEP Maria Grapini (S&D, Romania), Vice-Chair of the IMCO Committee, the event brought together […]
In a recent article for The Parliament Magazine, A.I.S.E. Director General Alexis Van Maercke emphasises the vital role hygiene plays in our daily lives and its direct impact on both individual and public health. From simple actions like washing hands to cleaning, the article highlights how these fundamental practices can significantly reduce the spread of […]
In 2020, A.I.S.E. established Working Group on Organic Food Production, in order to define the position of the professional cleaning and hygiene products industry regarding the positive list of authorised substances in annex IV of the upcoming Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/848 on organic production and labelling of organic products. A.I.S.E. prepared a first position paper […]
