European Tea Commitee

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: etc@wga-hh.de
Internet: http://www.etc-online.org

 

Objects of the association

ETC is the central European federation for national associations involved with tea (Camellia sinensis).

It's aim is
  • To facilitate close contact between member organisations thus ensuring an open forum for the exchange of views on all relevant matters
  • To discuss matters of relevance to members with a view to taking joint action on matters affecting their common interests
  • To actively promote contact with EU officials and collaborate constructively with them and other Trade associations and organisations in the business interests of members

 

Focus of activities

ETC's activities focus on quality assurance and food law. Furthermore there are lively and interactive contacts with the countries of origin.

 

Membership

9 associations of 9 EU Member States.

 

President

William Gorman, UK Tea Council, United Kingdom

 

Secretary General

Dr. Monika Beutgen, lawyer

 

Personal Assistant

Myriam Zimmermann

 

Additional information

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