FEPI & FESI Working Committees

Overview

FEPI, the Federation of the European Play industry represents in Brussels the interests of the most responsible manufacturers and distributors of both outdoor and indoor play equipment and safety surfacing. The products can range from inflatable structures to traditional slides, swings and everything in between. FEPI is composed of 14 companies located in 11 European countries and six national federations who represent over 180 companies.

Primary Purposes

• Continuously inform on enacted or intended European Legislation
• Participate in raising the awareness of the importance of children’s play and physical activity
• Promote EN1176 and EN1177 outside of Europe
• Participate in the establishment of minimal European requirements for the inspection and maintenance of playgrounds.

Visit the FEPI web site: http://www.fepi-play.com/home

Using this Benefit

For more information, please contact Jane Montgomery

FESI Working Committees

Overview

FSPA is an active member of FESI – the Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry representing in Brussels the interests of the Sporting Goods Industry.

FESI was created in 1960 in Germany with the aim of addressing common interests within the European Sporting Industry manufacturers. In 1994, the four major National Federations – FSPA (UK), BSI (Germany), FIFAS (France) and ASSOSPORT (Italy) forced a fundamental review of the organisation, and the new FESI was born.

Primary Purposes

Continuously inform on enacted or intended European legislation

Lobby the European Parliament and Commission on matters affecting the Industry

Lobby International Federations at European level ie Federation International Football Associations (FIFA), International Rugby Board (IRB) etc

Increase participation in and the image of sport in Europe.

Visit the FESI web site: www.fesi-sport.org

Member Feedback

“The FSPA, representing its BGIA golf association members, successfully lead lobbying action by co-ordinating Europe (FESI) and the World (WFSGI) Federation to vote down a proposed standard specifying safety requirements for the minimum strength of golf clubs. Via the Technical Committee, the UK, USA, France and Germany all voted that there was no need for a standard in this area as it was already well covered by the USGA and R&A.” Jane Montgomery, FSPA

Using this Benefit

For more information, please contact Jane Montgomery