Representation in Brussels
The European Single Market is vital for the European Tool industry, given the export-oriented nature of our business activities. A coherent and uniform application of European Union law is therefore of utmost importance to producers of hand tools and construction fixings.
Defending your interests and contribute to better lawmaking and implementation
CEO actively defends the common interests of the European Tool industry in the field of EU Regulatory Affairs. We aim to provide input and recommendations of our industry to EU policymakers with the goal to create and maintain best conditions of competitiveness for the European tool manufacturers.
All information on our activities
On this page, external stakeholders and CEO members find information on our different work streams and policy positions. As a direct member of CEO, you can take part in the process - contact us if you want to join!
CEO WGs
Currently, CEO is running five Working Groups focussed on the most relevant legislations:
- CEO Working Group CBAM
- CEO/CFE Working Group CPR
- CEO WG Eco-design / Digital Product Passport
- CEO WG REACH
- CEO WG Packaging
The Steering Group informs
The CEO Steering Group European Legislation was founded in December 2023, as a result of the new focus of our association's work on regulation.
The Steering Group is coordinating the association's activities in the area of regulation. Participation is open to CEO direct members. There are two meetings planned per year. As chair and deputy chair have been voted:
- Chair: Vera Bökenbrink (Stahlwille)
- Vice-Chair: Dr. Ulrich Bourgund (Hilti)
On this page, we will keep you informed about the progress of our regulatory work, especially on the Steering Group.
CEO Working Group REACHRestriction proposal on chromium(VI) substances
CEO Working Group Eco-Design / Digital Product PassportESPR Working Plan
The Steering Group informsEUDR Update
The Steering Group informsRecap: CEO Working Group Meetings
The Steering Group informsRecap: Information Session on US tariff package and EU's retaliatory measures
The Steering Group informsCritical Raw Materials Act
The Steering Group informsRecap: Information Session on US tariffs
The Steering Group informsEU Omnibus Package
The Steering Group informsDe-brief CEO Meeting on EUDR
CEO Working Group PackagingA new era of Packaging
The Steering Group informsDeforestation Law
The Steering Group informsBecome a member of our Working Groups!
The Steering Group informsThe new CEO Working Groups - Overview
The Steering Group informsThe CEO Steering Group European Legislation
The Steering Group informsHow EU expertise can develop into worldwide market leadership
