Bromine Science and Environmental Forum

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Overview

Lobbying Costs

None declared

Financial year: Jan 2014 - Dec 2014

Lobbyists (Full time equivalent)

4.5 Fte (6)

Lobbyists with EP accreditation

0

High-level Commission meetings

0

Lobbying Costs over the years

  • Info

    Bromine Science and Environmental Forum   (BSEF)

    EU Transparency Register

    05504109526-45 First registered on 05 Sep 2012

    Goals / Remit

    The producers of bromine worldwide established in 1997
    an international organization, BSEF. Its members are Albemarle Corporation, ICL Industrial Products, Chemtura and Tosoh Corporation. BSEF receives funding from its members each year:

    - To commission science on brominated flame retardant
    (BFRs) and bromine;

    - To inform decision-makers and other stakeholders
    on the results of this science, and to represent
    the bromine industry on issues of environment and
    human health;

    BSEF has contracts with independent scientists
    who evaluate research. Additionally research is
    commissioned from independent scientists and
    scientific institutes.

    Brominated flame retardants (BFRs) save lives
    by preventing and limiting fires. It is important
    that any environmental concerns are addressed,
    so that the life saving benefits of these
    products can be maintained, without damage
    to the environment.

    Main EU files targeted

    WEEE - RoHS legislation
    Water Framework Directive
    Monitoring Legislative proposals related to brominated flame retardants
    REACH
    Chemical legislation
    Ecolabels
    Public Procurement

    Address

    Head Office
    Square de Meeûs, 37
    c/o Burson-Marsteller (BSEF Secretariat)
    Brussels 1000
    BELGIUM
  • People

    Total lobbyists declared

    6

    Employment timeLobbyists
    75%6

    Lobbyists (Full time equivalent)

    4.5

    Lobbyists with EP accreditation

    No lobbyists with EP accreditations

    Complementary Information

    Some employees of the member companies are directly engaged in such activities but at varying percentage of their time. In addition to this, BSEF receives consultancy support from Burson-Marsteller.

    Person in charge of EU relations

    Mr Willem Hofland (Director, Advocacy)

    Person with legal responsibility

    Mr Steven Levan (Vice President, Advocacy, Albemarle, BSEF Chairman)

  • Categories

    Category

    II - In-house lobbyists and trade/business/professional associations

    Subcategory

    Trade and business associations

  • Networking

    Affiliation

    BSEF serves as the lead industry organization at global level to act on scientific or regulatory matters related to
    bromine and bromine products.

    In Europe, BSEF cooperates with the European Flame Retardant Association (EFRA, sector group of CEFIC,
    http://www.cefic-efra.com) which is the lead organisation for questions related to flame retardants and fire safety.

    Member organisations

    None declared

  • Financial Data

    Closed financial year

    Jan 2014 - Dec 2014

    Lobbying costs for closed financial year

    None declared

    Other financial info

    None declared

  • EU Structures

    Groups (European Commission)

    None

    ACC

    None

    Groups (European Parliament)

    None

    Communication activities

    VECAP

    Other activities

    WEEE - RoHS legislation
    Water Framework Directive
    Waste Framework Directive
    Monitoring legislative proposals related to brominated flame retardants
    REACH
    Chemical legislation in general
    Ecolabels
    Public procurement

  • Meetings

    Meetings

    None declared

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