The European Orchid Council is a non-profit making organisation consisting of European Orchid Societies and other non commercial European institutions that have an interest in orchids.The objectives of the EOC are :

CO-ORDINATION OF THE ACTIVITIES AND
COMMUNICATION BETWEEN THE MEMBERS

Publication of material of common interest;

Promotion of orchid research;

Comminication of information concerning cultivation,
research and conservation of orchids ;

Organisation of a European Orchid Congress and Exhibition
every three years.

THE RESOLUTION OF PROBLEMS OF COMMON INTEREST

Protecting endangered orchid species and habitats;

Helping to unify and simplify customs procedures
throughout Europe in relation to the movement
of orchids;

Answering propositions made by any Member if said
proposition is of general interest.

PUBLIC RELATIONS

The EOC should be represented in major international orchid events;
to ensure that its activities, including Congresses, research, become widely known within and outside Europe.