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Transformation of EHPM

Transformation of EHPM. Irish Health Trade Association Presentation Dublin 23/04/2013. 1. EHPM’s New Structure. Rationale Desire for self governance and greater control of strategy and finances Recruitment of Director General to manage affairs Relocation to independent office in Brussels

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Transformation of EHPM

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  1. Transformation of EHPM Irish Health Trade Association Presentation Dublin 23/04/2013

  2. 1. EHPM’s New Structure Rationale Desire for self governance and greater control of strategy and finances Recruitment of Director General to manage affairs Relocation to independent office in Brussels Restructuring of EHPM organization to better recognize needs of current position and to manage working plan Greater transparency of operations and organization Maintain ongoing working plan

  3. 2. EHPM Moving Forward Increased coordination of lobbying activitiy between national associations Assistance to member associations in building relationships with MEPs and national government delegations in Brussels Increasing EHPM profile through European Parliament events Organisation of EHPM activities through working groups, first meetings already scheduled: Quality (21 May) Technical (21 May) Communication (29 May) Botanicals (4 June)

  4. 3. Issues on the Agenda Botanicals Maximum levels Health Claims Addition On Nutrients / Article 8 procedure Food Information to Consumer Sports Nutrition Other food issues Communication

  5. 4. Working Groups - Composition

  6. 5. Working Group Chairs Botanicals: Robert Sanahuja (AFEPADI) Technical: Martin Last (HFMA) Quality: Harald Dittmar (BDIH) Communication: Magdalini Selanikli (AFIM)

  7. 6. Working Groups - Operation WG to receive proposals of issues to be worked out from: Board, Membership and WG members. WG not to make policy decisions but technical ones by means of proposals, reports… which will be submitted to Board/Assembly. Proposals, reports… ideally obtained in the WG by consensus, when not possible vote will be used. WG leading person will be the Pilot; expert in the area. Pilot does not make final decisions but streamlines. One member of the Board for each WG will be the go between with the Board.

  8. 7. Working Groups - Operation Special Tasks Forces may be used upon WG proposal and approval of the Board. External experts invited. 4 physical meetings per year maximum Permanent on line contact via web site model which can be implemented immediately (model used by AFEPADI in Spain (www.Afepadi.org). The use of this web site portal will not only be for WG members, but for anybody in EHPM to follow the progress of every WG (transparent) and be able to contribute (proactively).

  9. 6. New Constitution and internal rules

  10. 6. New Constitution and internal rules

  11. 8. Role of Director General Coordinating the day to day activities of EHPM (working groups, budget, kitting out of new office etc.) Coordination of lobbying activities of national associations and EHPM Monitoring activities of the European Parliament and Commission on EHPM goals Addressing Member queries on specific regulatory issues

  12. 9. Immediate Next Steps Finalization of EHPM position on botanicals Coordinated lobbying by national associations of MEPs and national government representations in Brussels European Parliament event on botanicals Website upgrade Development of internal communications system (circulars, newsletters) First working group meetings and adoption of work programme for each working group

  13. 10. IHTA Input Technical expertise through working group participation Leveraging of existing relationships with Irish MEPs, authorities Suggestions on improving internal communication with Members Input into handling of press relations

  14. Any Questions?

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