CAOBISCO is the Association of Chocolate, Biscuits and Confectionery (french: Association Communautaire des Industries de la Chocolaterie, Biscuiterie industries of Europe. Created in 1959 in Paris, the association has been based in Brussels since 1985. CAOBISCO’s role is to facilitate the understanding of European decision-makers and stakeholders on the role played by European chocolate,

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, and confectionery manufacturers and products in the

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. It also acts as a platform of dialogue and communication with European institutions in terms of scientific and regulatory matters, as well as economic and sustainability issues. CAOBISCO members include national associations in Europe as well as direct member companies.

Activities

Areas of activities include: * Reforms of the Common Agricultural Policy * Security of quality raw materials supplies * Trade liberalisation, including tariff and non-tariff barriers * Responsible and sustainable

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s sourcing * Productivity and quality improvements * Food law *

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References

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International Labour Organisation

CEN (European Committee for Standardization)

FoodDrinkEurope

Sustainable Cocoa Initiative

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