About us
Who we are
Detergents Europe is the voice of the European cleaning and hygiene products industry. Our products and solutions support health, wellbeing and resilience across Europe by ensuring hygiene and cleanliness, enabling effective disinfection, protecting people and materials, and helping create clean, comfortable and welcoming spaces where people can live, work and feel confident every day.
nearly €50 billion market value
employees throughout the value chain
companies
The European cleaning and hygiene sector has a market value of nearly €50 billion, supporting around 360,000 jobs and spanning over 700 manufacturing sites across Europe, the association brings together industry expertise to advance innovative and sustainable solutions for a cleaner, healthier and more resilient Europe.
Our Vision
A healthy and resilient Europe through innovative, safe and sustainable solutions.
Our mission
Champion our sector and public health
Leverage scientific expertise to proactively advocate
Elevate our voice to ensure balanced legislation across Europe
Anticipate the future challenges and opportunities for our sector
Network and collaborate with policy makers and value-chain stakeholders
A strong network of manufacturers, national associations and suppliers
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 Detergents Europe membership.
National associations
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 Detergents Europe 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.
Corporate members
Detergents Europe’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.
Associate members
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.
How Detergents Europe represents the sector
Detergents Europe represents a sector that brings essential products to market for cleanliness and hygiene in the home and in public spaces. As such, we contribute to Europe’s economy through employment, research and development, and innovative and sustainable cleaning and maintenance solutions that enable Europe’s businesses to function.
Our core business is to ensure availability of essential products and services that uphold our modern way of living, maintain our homes and businesses and protect our health through cleanliness and hygiene, in a safe and sustainable manner.
This is our fundamental raison d’être and we are open to engaging with the legislators on all issues that will shape our sector for the coming decades.
Our history
Decades of advocacy for a cleaner, safer Europe — a journey that began in 1952.
Why join Detergents Europe?
Become part of the voice of the European cleaning and hygiene industry.