Navigating the Future: Legal Frameworks and Sustainability in the Surface Industry
Join TÜV AUSTRIA Belgium at Future Surfaces 2025, the premier event for innovations in surface treatment, materials, and coatings.
🗓️ Date: Wednesday, November 19, 2025
📍 Location: Congrescenter Ter Elst, Edegem
📌 Session Room: Room 1 – Van Eyck
⏱️ Time: 13:30 – 14:00
What to expect
Our colleague Anja De Jonghe will present a focused session on the evolving EU regulatory landscape and its impact on the surface industry. Discover how sustainability reporting and compliance are becoming essential for long-term viability, stakeholder trust, and competitive advantage.
We’ll explore five key legal frameworks already shaping the sector:
- CSRD – Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive
- CSDDD – Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive
- VSME – Voluntary Sustainability Reporting for SMEs
- EUDR – EU Deforestation Regulation
- PPWR – Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation
These frameworks are critical for companies involved in coatings, treatments, and finishes, especially as sustainability becomes a strategic imperative.
Why attend?
- Gain insights into how these regulations affect your operations and supply chains
- Learn practical steps to integrate sustainability reporting
- Understand the benefits of early compliance and alignment with global standards
- Discover additional ISO standards relevant to the surface industry
About the speaker

Anja De Jonghe, Business Unit Manager at TÜV AUSTRIA Belgium, will lead the session. With deep expertise in regulatory compliance and sustainability, Anja helps organizations navigate complex legal landscapes while promoting green business practices.