The European Committee of User Inspectorates (ECUI) is a specialized lobbying organization accredited with the EU Transparency Register. Established in the early 1990s, ECUI is dedicated to promoting the safe, reliable, efficient, and profitable use of engineering equipment by European industry. Its mission focuses on enhancing the recognition, status, and formal responsibilities of User Inspectorates and user companies across Europe. The organization facilitates cooperation among inspection bodies and represents the user perspective in various European and international regulatory and standards-setting processes.
Originally initiated by the Engineering Equipment and Materials Users Association (EEMUA) in the UK with founding members from France and the Netherlands, the ECUI serves as a pan-European network of national User Inspectorate organizations. Membership is open to representatives from each EU and EFTA country who represent national or sector-specific User Inspectorate organizations.
ECUI actively monitors and advises on legislation affecting in-service equipment and engineering safety, encourages flexibility within safety regulations, and participates in the development of relevant European and international standards. It also supports the harmonization of inspection accreditation procedures and contributes to the effective implementation of European conformity assessments.
The committee maintains a close working relationship with European institutions, such as the European Parliament and the European Commission, as well as various trade and sectoral associations. Its activities include lobbying for the user perspective in legislative and regulatory matters, participating in consultative forums, and facilitating collaboration amongst its members on technical inspection issues.
Through its transparency registration, ECUI commits to abiding by the EU lobbying Code of Conduct, ensuring openness in its interactions with EU institutions. The group has made significant contributions to shaping the policy framework for engineering equipment safety and inspection across Europe, influencing regulations, directives, and standards that impact industrial and commercial users.
