The European Chemical Industry Council


Cefic is the Brussels-based organization representing the European chemical industry.

Cefic represents, directly or indirectly, about 29,000 large, medium and small chemical companies which employ about 1.3 million people and account for nearly a third of world chemical production.

Cefic members are:

  • Corporations, with a production base in Europe and a worldwide turnover in chemicals of more than € 1 billion;
  • European national federations;
  • Sectoral businesses with a production base in Europe and a worldwide turnover in chemicals of less than € 1 billion.
  • Cefic's mission is to maintain and develop a prosperous chemical industry in Europe by promoting the best possible economic, social and environmental conditions to bring benefits to society with a commitment to the continuous improvement of all its activities including the safety, health and environmental performance.

    As an integral part of Cefic's innovation strategy, LRI is managed by the Research & Innovation Programme.

    For further information visit http://www.cefic.org/.