AGC Chemicals Europe (AGCCE) is a subsidiary of AGC Inc., Japan, and stands as one of the world’s leading producers of fluorochemicals and fluorochemical materials. Since its establishment in 1952, AGCCE has been at the forefront of fluoropolymer manufacturing, supplying products to EU customers from its UK and Netherlands offices. The company’s mission is to support the development of a safe, secure, comfortable, and environmentally sustainable world through innovative chemical solutions. AGCCE’s activities in the EU are primarily focused on influencing policy and regulatory frameworks that impact the chemical industry, particularly in areas such as REACH and EU chemical policy, PFAS regulation, F-gases, the European Green Deal, water legislation, EFSA, food contact, and waste legislation.
AGCCE’s lobbying efforts are driven by the need to ensure that EU policies reflect the realities and challenges of the chemical industry, especially regarding the regulation of substances like PFAS, which are critical to many industrial applications but are also subject to increasing scrutiny due to environmental and health concerns. The company actively participates in public consultations and policy discussions, aiming to balance innovation, sustainability, and regulatory compliance.
The firm is registered with the EU Transparency Register and operates under strict transparency and ethical guidelines. AGCCE’s lobbying activities are conducted both directly and through intermediaries, with a declared focus on promoting its own interests and those of its members. The company is also a member of several industry associations, which amplifies its voice in policy debates and enhances its networking capabilities within the EU policy landscape.
AGCCE’s financial commitment to lobbying is significant, with annual expenditures approaching €1 million in recent years. The company employs a dedicated team of lobbyists, some of whom hold European Parliament (EP) accreditations, ensuring direct access to key decision-makers. Despite its active engagement, AGCCE has not declared any high-level Commission meetings since its registration, reflecting a strategy focused more on policy input and association-based advocacy rather than direct high-level lobbying
