Membership in HARRPA offers members access to the latest insights into developments impacting the resin industry across Europe. As a member, you gain the opportunity to:
- Maintain a high level of technical expertise in resin products by identifying the need for toxicological and environmental research, sponsoring studies as required, and collaborating with scientists and regulatory bodies to interpret results.
- Engage in technical discussions with other companies and cooperate with Cefic's specialized groups to support environmental and safety responsibilities at both national and international levels.
- Review scientific and technical literature relevant to the resin industry to stay updated on new developments and emerging trends.
- Promote a positive image for resins by encouraging their safe and proper use, gathering relevant information, and creating industry position papers on key issues.
- Monitor and respond to regulatory developments, opinion leaders, NGOs, and trade associations, and keep track of European Commission and other international bodies' initiatives that might impact resins.
- Connect with resin producers and associations outside the European Union to foster collaboration and share best practices.
HARRPA members are also members of the European Chemical Industry Council (Cefic). As a Cefic member, companies gain access to:
- More than 90 Sector Groups in four industry sectors working on more than 120 chemical product families
- Over 60 working groups dealing with strategic issues affecting the chemical industry such as REACH, the Emissions Trading (ETS) scheme, international trade, and many others.
- Cefic public seminars and workshops at reduced fees
- Cefic Membership Portal ‘click-in Cefic’ which offers:
- Information about Cefic programmes, issues and activities
- News about the chemical industry and European institutions
- European and global chemical industry statistics.