European Herbal Infusions Association

Sonninstrasse 28 (4th floor)
D-20097 Hamburg City Sued

Phone: +49 40 23 60 16 21
Fax: +49 40 23 60 16 10/11

E-Mail: ehia@wga-hh.de
Internet: http://www.ehia-online.org

 

Objects of the association

EHIA is the central European federation for national associations involved with herbal and fruit infusions. Its aim is to evolve a common policy for the industry and the trade, and to uphold this policy vis-à-vis EU bodies and other organisations which deal with issues impacting the industry and the trade.

EHIA keeps members in touch with each other and informs them about all developments relating to herbal and fruit infusions, in particular regarding EU legislation. At the same time, EHIA's task is to generally undertake any activity which promotes the interests of the herbal infusions trade and industry.

 

Focus of activities

EHIA's activities focus on:
  • Quality control
  • Legislation, particularly with regard to food law
  • Nutrition
  • Public relations

 

Membership

9 Associations of 8 EU Member States and Switzerland

 

President

Dr. Andrea D’Agostino, STAR Stabilimento Alimentare S.p.A., Italy

 

Secretary General

Dr. Monika Beutgen, lawyer

 

Personal Assistant

Myriam Zimmermann

 

Additional information

EHIA is a member of the Confederation of the Food and Drink Industries of the EU (CIAA), Brussels, and co-operates closely with the European Tea Committee (ETC).