fourteen signatory parties ranging from washing machines, detergent and filter
manufacturers, to test institutes and test material facilities. These include: APPLiA, Arcelik,
BSH, AB Electrolux, Haier, Hengst SE, Henkel, LG Electronics, Miele, Samsung, Sefar,
Swissatest, VDE and Whirlpool. The Consortium also collaborates with FTT Switzerland and
the International Association for Soaps, Detergents and Maintenance Products (A.I.S.E.) as
observers and advisors to the discussion.