The Stewardship Programme Steering Committee 

The overall Stewardship Programme is governed by the Stewardship Programme Steering Committee.

Composition

This Steering Committee consists of the following members:

• The chair of the three following EDANA Working/Steering Groups
  • Absorbent Hygiene Product Working Group
  • Product Stewardship Steering Group
  • Communications and Advocacy Steering Group
• 1 delegate per convertor company (member of EDANA)
• delegates representative for the suppliers
• a member of the EDANA Board
• General Manager of EDANA

Each person participating to the Stewardship Programme Steering Committee will represent only one potential membership. The Steering Committee will be chaired by the chairs of the aforementioned EDANA Steering Groups in an annual rotating system.

Work

The Stewardship Programme Steering Committee will:  

• meet at least 2 times/year
• take a long-term view on the challenges with respect to trace impurities
• publish the composition of the scientific review panel

Any budget requirements for the work of the Stewardship Programme Steering Committee and the scientific review panel will be defined by the Steering Committee based on benchmarks with similar structures and proposed for financing to EDANA.

The Steering Committee takes the initiative to consult with relevant stakeholders at appropriate times. This may cover, for example, advice on all elements related to the Stewardship Programme, such as purpose, governance, compliance and reporting and how the programme is perceived by other parties.