The European Tissue Symposium (ETS) is a Brussels based trade association of the European tissue paper industry. Its members represent the majority of the tissue production throughout the EU. The objectives of ETS are: - To monitor topics, events and developments which are of importance to the European tissue paper industry. - To inform and advise the members of these events and developments. - To research and develop issues and policies which have an impact on the tissue industry and to develop a greater understanding of the sector and its products. This includes the collection of technical and scientific information and the ordering of studies. - Ancillary to these main activities, to liaison with other non-governmental associations, including industry trade associations, as well as with European and international institutions and authorities. ETS operates through its advisory board, members plenary, various technical taskforces and links with national associations.