EPERC is an International Non-profit Association according to the Belgian law. The main objective of the Association is to develop and support the European industry concerning pressure equipment through research and dissemination of information
Other objectives of the Association are:
- promoting the role and importance of the pressure equipment industry in Europe;
- promoting and encouraging with respect of the applicable law, co-operation among the Association Members and other Stakeholders, which are involved in the design, manufacture, use, inspection, servicing and other matters relating to pressure equipment;
- safeguarding both technical and economic interests of the industry;
- encouraging technical progress, innovation, protection of environment and safety at work in the field of pressure equipment;
- harmonization of legislation, regulation and standardisation, as well as acceptance tests, at international and European levels in order to facilitate the exchange of goods, services, technology and best practices across borders;
- the development and promotion of competitive methods relevant to pressure equipment and their recognition in standards and European legislation;
- assisting and advising authorities involved in matters concerning pressure equipment at European level.
Its mission is to coordinate and promote the common technical interests and strategies of the European pressure equipment and related industry in relation to European institutions and the international community. |
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