History of eHA Activities

The European Parliament and the Council are currently working towards the adoption of the revised REDII. However, since the publication of the REPowerEU plan, the energy crisis has worsened. Saving energy and using renwable energy – for manufacturing and during life cycle – electric hand dryers are first choice.

eHA feedback on SPI (Sustainable Products Initiative) to European Commission. SPI revises Eco Design Directive.

eHA Members met physically at InterClean in Amsterdam

We are glad to see that all advantages of electric hand drying we delivered over the past years have been convincing the EU-Commission.

Social Media Campaign on Advantages of electric Hand Drying: Hygiene, Environment, Energy Efficiency, Economy, Bathroom Quality

eHA Statement: EU Energy Efficiency Directive (EED)

eHA lobbying success: After UK, Spain, Japan and others, Germany also lifts its Covid-19-related ban on electric hand dryers

ATC of Ireland becomes Communication Partner of eHA

Review and Revision of EED: Context of Product Use is Important

DAN DRYER joins the eHA. The company was one of the very first hand dryer manufacturers on the market, and has gone on to establish a leading position as supplier of toilet equipment. The Viking logo is easily recognisable in public toilets all over the world.

Comments on an Impact Assessment on a Potential Implementing Measure (EcoDesign Directive) | Concerning the Energy Efficiency of Electric Hand Dryers – Electric Hand Drying Contributes to Energy Efficiency in a Manyfold way.

Ecodesign and Energy Labelling Preparatory Study on Hand Dryers (GROW Lot 12) | Final Report – Critically Accompanied by eHA over two Years

Now, renowned researchers at the University of Arizona have concluded that there is “no data to support any human health claims relative to hand dryers versus paper towel use.”

Facts & Figures on electric hand dryer and handdrying? Our newly created page covers information on COVID-19, HEPA filter as well as general information.

Covid-19 Position Paper | Coronavirus and Electric Hand Dryers in Public Washrooms

Setting up a Covid-19 check site | Corona Virus: Misinformation in times of crisis

First statement during Corona Cirisis | eHA PRESS RELEASE: Hand Hygiene during the Corona Crisis

EU-Legislative Period 2019 – 2024 | New EU-Commission has been approved and started to work

Second official Stakeholder Meeting, Brussels | ECO Design and energy labelling Framework, Energy Efficiency Directive

EU-Position Paper | eHA-Position Paper on electric Hand Drying for Lobbying at the EC

GENWEC joins the eHA | eHA Grows up to ten Members

First official Stakeholder Meeting, Brussels | ECO Design and energy labelling Framework, Energy Efficiency Directive

EU Transparency Register | eHA now listed in the EU Transparency Register

First Meeting with European Commission in Brussels

eHA is Growing | Eight members are now representing the Association

Official eHA Launch Event | Meeting and Planning internationally at InterClean in Amsterdam (15 May 2018)

Online PR-Campaign in European Markets | Paper towel industry, evidence-based policy-making and much more

First European Policy Project for eHA | New EU Regulation on Energy Efficiency

Establishing eHA on Youtube | Cleaning up false facts about electric hand drying

First web-site campaign | Best Restroom Map – find and share satisfying and sustainable public toilets

Getting started | First news post on eHA web-site: German Environment Agency: electric hand dryers are hygienic and better for the environment

Initial Meeting of eHA Founding Members at ISH Fair in Frankfurt/Main (Germany)

Comments on an Impact Assessment on a Potential Implementing Measure (EcoDesign Directive) | Concerning the Energy Efficiency of Electric Hand Dryers – Electric Hand Drying Contributes to Energy Efficiency in a Manyfold way.

Comments on an Impact Assessment on a Potential Implementing Measure (EcoDesign Directive) | Concerning the Energy Efficiency of Electric Hand Dryers – Electric Hand Drying Contributes to Energy Efficiency in a Manyfold way.

Ecodesign and Energy Labelling Preparatory Study on Hand Dryers (GROW Lot 12) | Final Report – Critically Accompanied by eHA over two Years

Now, renowned researchers at the University of Arizona have concluded that there is “no data to support any human health claims relative to hand dryers versus paper towel use.”

Facts & Figures on electric hand dryer and handdrying? Our newly created page covers information on COVID-19, HEPA filter as well as general information.

Covid-19 Position Paper | Coronavirus and Electric Hand Dryers in Public Washrooms

Setting up a Covid-19 check site | Corona Virus: Misinformation in times of crisis

First statement during Corona Cirisis | eHA PRESS RELEASE: Hand Hygiene during the Corona Crisis

EU-Legislative Period 2019 – 2024 | New EU-Commission has been approved and started to work

Second official Stakeholder Meeting, Brussels | ECO Design and energy labelling Framework, Energy Efficiency Directive

EU-Position Paper | eHA-Position Paper on electric Hand Drying for Lobbying at the EC

GENWEC joins the eHA | eHA Grows up to ten Members

First official Stakeholder Meeting, Brussels | ECO Design and energy labelling Framework, Energy Efficiency Directive

EU Transparency Register | eHA now listed in the EU Transparency Register

First Meeting with European Commission in Brussels

eHA is Growing | Eight members are now representing the Association

Official eHA Launch Event | Meeting and Planning internationally at InterClean in Amsterdam (15 May 2018)

Online PR-Campaign in European Markets | Paper towel industry, evidence-based policy-making and much more

First European Policy Project for eHA | New EU Regulation on Energy Efficiency

Establishing eHA on Youtube | Cleaning up false facts about electric hand drying

First web-site campaign | Best Restroom Map – find and share satisfying and sustainable public toilets

Getting started | First news post on eHA web-site: German Environment Agency: electric hand dryers are hygienic and better for the environment

Initial Meeting of eHA Founding Members at ISH Fair in Frankfurt/Main (Germany)