European Industrial Hemp Association

History

• Founded on 14 September 2000 in Wolfsburg, Germany by seven hemp fibre-processing companies.
• Officially registered in Brühl on 23 November 2005 as an association under registry number VR1397.
• Started organizing the International Conference of the European Industrial Hemp Association in 2003.
• The conference has over 400 attendees from 49 countries.
• Became a member of the technical committee on bio-based products of the European Committee for Standardization in 2011.

Membership and Activities

• Members come from EU and non-EU countries in various industries like car manufacturing, construction, food, and pharmaceuticals.
• Research institutes and financial investors are also part of the association.
• Associate members include organizations, research institutions, and companies in the industrial hemp and natural fiber sectors.
• Full members are hemp producers.
• EIHA frequently publishes information about the European natural fiber industry.

Publications

• Journal of Industrial Hemp 7 (1), 2002 by Karus, M., and Desanlis, F. (2002).

References and Contributions

• Romanese, Lorenza (11 September 2019). The future for hemp: What is at stake? – Open Access Government.
• Information on EIHA members, conference participants, and background is available.
• EIHA is involved in various committees and organizations related to hemp and bio-based products.
• Contributions to the World Health Organization’s review of Cannabis and Cannabis-related substances.

Affiliations and Collaborations

• Joined the European Commission Bioeconomy Panel and the working group Sustainable Bioresources for a Growing Bioeconomy.
• Became a member of the D37 Committee on Cannabis of ASTM International.
• Provided contributions to the World Health Organization in its review of Cannabis and Cannabis-related substances.
• EIHA has been an active participant in various committees and working groups related to bio-based products.
• Collaborates with organizations to promote sustainable practices and the growth of the bioeconomy.

European Industrial Hemp Association Data Sources