associations and organisations Belgium

... improving the products and services offered to consumers by conducting comparative tests and highlighting products that offer the best value for money. Furthermore, Test-Achats strives, whenever possible, to reconcile consumerism with sustainable development. Lastly, Test-Achats also pays attention to the most vulnerable consumers, among other things by trying to enforce the concept of universal service in various sectors (such as banking, telecommunications, and energy).

...sharing knowledge and methods - To offer programs for animation and training in the tools of video, radio, photography, and computing - To create, produce, and co-produce films with educational, social, and political themes, as well as creative documentary films.

Comeos is the spokesperson for commerce and services in Belgium. Our members are active in eighteen sectors and sell their products and services to businesses or directly to consumers. Together, our sectors represent 11.2 percent of GDP and employ around 400,000 people, making commerce the largest employer in the private sector. Comeos provides tailored services to its members and aims, as a networking platform, to support the dynamics of commerce.

Transport and Logistics is a professional association that represents more than 1,500 companies in transport and logistics, including freelancers, family SMEs, and large enterprises. Transport and Logistics Flanders offers a range of publications; advocates for the interests of road transport, provides transport training and information sessions; as well as advice and services.

Memisa is a medical development organization that provides structural assistance to healthcare in countries including the D.R. Congo, Burundi, Benin, Mauritania, and India.

... surveys, the BDMA sheds light on the latest trends in the 'direct marketing journey', covering the fundamentals of direct marketing (i.e., legislation, technology, and data) to measurement tools, creation, and channels. In this way, the BDMA ensures a long-term trust-based relationship with consumers and continuously contributes to the growth of the direct marketing sector.

VAL-I-PAC was established in 1997 at the initiative of the Belgian business community, with the aim of promoting and coordinating the recycling of commercial packaging. The mission of VAL-I-PAC is to provide the government with evidence that the packaging brought to the Belgian market by its members is recycled and valorized once it becomes waste. Packaging waste is recycled more efficiently when sorted at the source. Therefore, VAL-I-PAC offers financial support to companies that make efforts to sort their packaging waste.

Belgian Association of Landscape Architects and Gardeners.

... participation in fairs. It serves as a meeting point for Hainaut breeders and a platform for discussions on current topics. It supports its members in their challenging profession and aims to be the driving force behind their motivation.

The Association for the Promotion of Renewable Energies (APERe asbl) has been conducting advisory and educational actions since 1991 for the harmonious development of renewable energies in Belgium. With its members and partners, APERe forms an academic, associative, and social economy network in the field of sustainable energy. Our expertise and tools are available to individuals, professionals, and communities.

The Belgian Order of Surveyors is a non-profit association. The organization of continuing education and professional information and documentation. The promotion of education, degrees, titles, and the practice of the profession of surveyor under all statuses.

We aim for immediate employment for all our interns; our commitment is to combat exclusion through the success of a specialized training that is relevant in the job market. To achieve this, we ensure that all educational programs combine the economic and technical aspects with the socio-cultural dimension, which guarantees true civic autonomy. We are committed to training our target audience in information technology, in collaboration with the business world, while also developing the essential social skills needed for successful socio-professional integration.

The DisCert certificate has three main objectives: 1° To recognize the social responsibility of companies regarding people with disabilities (CSR-D). 2° To measure the level of commitment through an external verification and certification system. 3° To enhance the commitment and social responsibility of companies towards people with disabilities, aiming for excellence.

...The Royal Belgian Association of Chocolate, Praline, Biscuit, and Confectionery Industries, abbreviated as Choprabisco, has 109 members ranging from small SMEs to multinationals. Choprabisco's activities can be summarized as: advocacy, information dissemination (food safety, labeling, additives, trade, nutrition and well-being, sustainable development), generic promotion of the image of the Belgian chocolate, biscuit, and confectionery industry, European projects, and individual services for members.

The UEA (European Union of Furniture) is an organization that connects the furniture industry with various stakeholders in the market.

The European Banking Federation (EBF) is an association that represents the interests of banks within the European Union. It serves as a forum where members share their practices, discuss proposals and legislative initiatives, in order to adopt common positions. The EBF has approximately 5,000 members of all sizes.

The ONA asbl was established in 1922 and covers the French-speaking part of Belgium. It works for the autonomy of visually impaired individuals and their full participation in social life. Through its local branches, the association offers activities and proximity services to visually impaired individuals. Finally, the ONA conducts awareness-raising efforts among the public and authorities regarding the various issues related to visual impairment.

... to address environmental, trade, and other important issues. Our mission, however, is to promote glass packaging and glass recycling. This is a vital mission, as glass will slowly disappear if no one pays attention to it. In clear terms, glass contributes to a better life and a better world overall.

As an international non-profit association, we provide a home for all true friends of Natural and Organic Cosmetics. Are you a manufacturer of Natural and Organic Cosmetics? Do you operate within the supply chain of our industry? Join forces with us. We tell the world why Natural Cosmetics are the natural choice.

The European Aluminium Association (EAA) represents all segments of the aluminium value chain in Europe, from alumina and primary production to the manufacturing of intermediate products, finished products, and recycling.

...VAB, the largest mobility club. Do you want to stay mobile in the ever-increasing traffic? Count on VAB. Since 1924, we have grown into a complete mobility club that ensures you spend less time stationary and enjoy driving more: As a member, we offer you a wide range of products and services that maximize your mobility protection. We advocate for you as a driver with the government. We contribute with clear positions and constructive ideas towards safer and more livable traffic for all road users. Continuous investment and innovation are key principles in VAB's approach.

... and distribution of press titles, better known as press authentications, are the most recognized. The measurement of website visits through the CIM Internet study also falls into this category. In addition to these two types of data, there is also a partial authentication in out of home, which validates the placement of the largest billboard formats across the Belgian territory. 2° Data concerning media audience in television, radio, press, out of home, cinema, and the internet.

... of policies and legislation. The association places a high priority on the safety of the public and the environment during the handling and transport of radionuclides. Therefore, the choice and quality of handling, packaging, and transportation are of paramount importance.