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− | The [[European Spirits Organisation]] (CEPS) is the organisation that represents the European producers of alcoholic spirits. The organisation's members include 37 national associations which represent | + | The [[European Spirits Organisation]] (CEPS) is the organisation that represents the European producers of alcoholic spirits. The organisation's members include 37 national associations which represent spirits producers in 29 countries. A group of large spirit producing companies are also members. The EU is the leading world exporter of spirits. |
The primary aim of the [[European Spirits Organisation]] is to: "raise and promote the understanding of the EU spirits industry to decision makers in the EU institutions, international organisations and other key stakeholders. Our role is to secure, promote and advance the freedom to produce and market spirits in a responsible way, to support the needs of our members and to be the leading voice of the European spirits industry" {{ref|1}}. | The primary aim of the [[European Spirits Organisation]] is to: "raise and promote the understanding of the EU spirits industry to decision makers in the EU institutions, international organisations and other key stakeholders. Our role is to secure, promote and advance the freedom to produce and market spirits in a responsible way, to support the needs of our members and to be the leading voice of the European spirits industry" {{ref|1}}. |
Revision as of 21:51, 1 July 2007
The European Spirits Organisation (CEPS) is the organisation that represents the European producers of alcoholic spirits. The organisation's members include 37 national associations which represent spirits producers in 29 countries. A group of large spirit producing companies are also members. The EU is the leading world exporter of spirits.
The primary aim of the European Spirits Organisation is to: "raise and promote the understanding of the EU spirits industry to decision makers in the EU institutions, international organisations and other key stakeholders. Our role is to secure, promote and advance the freedom to produce and market spirits in a responsible way, to support the needs of our members and to be the leading voice of the European spirits industry" [1].
Other aims include:
- Secure appropriate EU legislative conditions for the production, marketing, distribution and sale of spirits within the EU
- Secure non-discriminatory treatment of spirits in comparison to other alcoholic beverages
- Secure free and fair access for EU spirits in third country markets
- Increase awareness of the EU spirits industry and its vital economic role
- Promote responsible consumption
Contents
- 1 Members
- 1.1 Europe
- 1.2 Austria
- 1.3 Belgium
- 1.4 Bulgaria
- 1.5 Cyprus
- 1.6 Czech Republic
- 1.7 Denmark
- 1.8 Estonia
- 1.9 Finland
- 1.10 France
- 1.11 Germany
- 1.12 Greece
- 1.13 Hungary
- 1.14 Ireland
- 1.15 Italy
- 1.16 Latvia
- 1.17 Luxembourg
- 1.18 Malta
- 1.19 Norway
- 1.20 Poland
- 1.21 Portugal
- 1.22 Romania
- 1.23 Russia
- 1.24 Slovak Republic
- 1.25 Slovenia
- 1.26 Spain
- 1.27 Sweden
- 1.28 Switzerland
- 1.29 The Netherlands
- 1.30 UK
- 2 Affiliations & Membership
- 3 Notes
Members
Europe
- Association internationale - International Association European Spirits Companies Liaison Group (ESG):
Represented by
Members of ESG
- Allied Domecq Plc
- Bacardi-Martini Ltd
- Brown-Forman
- Davide Campari Milano SpA
- Diageo plc
- LVMH Hennessy & Co
- Groupe Pernod Ricard
- Remy-Cointreau S.A.
- V&S Vin & Sprit AB
Austria
Belgium
Bulgaria
Cyprus
Czech Republic
- Union of the Czech Spirits Producers – (UCSP)
Denmark
- Foreningen af Danske Spiritusfabrikanter c/o V&S Danmark A/S (VSD)
Estonia
Finland
- Finnish Food and Drink Industries' Federation - (FFDIF)
- Finnish Alcoholic Beverages Industries’ Association - (FABIA)
France
- Bureau National Interprofessionnel de Cognac - (BNIC)
- Bureau National Interprofessionnel de l'Armagnac - (BNIA)
- Fédération Française des Spiritueux - (FFS)
Germany
- Bundesverband der Deutschen Spirituosen-Industrie und -Importeure e.V. - (BSI)
- Bundesverband der Obstverschlussbrenner e.V. – (BVOB)
Greece
- Fédération Hellénique des Eaux-de-vie et Spiritueux - Federation of Greek Distillates and Spirits – (SEAOP)
Hungary
- Magyar Szeszipari Szövetség és Terméktanáes- Hungarian Spirits Association - (HSA)
Ireland
- Irish Spirits Association (ISA)
- Irish Whiskey Distillers Association - (IWDA)
Italy
- Federazione Italiana Industriali Produttori Esportatori ed Importatori di Vini, Acquaviti, Liquori, Sciroppi, Aceti ed Affini - (FEDERVINI)
Latvia
Luxembourg
Malta
Norway
- The Norwegian Association of Spirit Producers – (NASP)- Observer members
Poland
- Polish Spirits Industry – (PSI)
Portugal
- Associação dos Comerciantes e Industriais de Bebidas Espirituosas e Vinhos - (ACIBEV)
- Associação Nacional de Empresas de Bebidas Espirituosas – (ANEBE)
Romania
Russia
- Russian Alcohol Beverages Exporters’ Association - (RABEA)- Observer members
Slovak Republic
Slovenia
Spain
- Federación de Bodegas del Marco de Jerez - (FEDEJEREZ)
- Federación Española de Bebidas Espirituosas - (FEBE)
Sweden
- Sprit & Vinleverantörsföreningen - (SVL)
- The Swedish Spirits & Wine Suppliers - (SSWS)
Switzerland
- Fédération Suisse des Spiritueux - (FSS) - Observer members
The Netherlands
- Commissie Gedistilleerd - (CG)
UK
- European Spirits Companies Liaison Group (ESG) c/o Bacardi-Martini Ltd
- The Gin and Vodka Association of Great Britain - (GVA)
- The Scotch Whisky Association - (SWA)
Affiliations & Membership
- Members of the European Alcohol and Health Forum [2]
Notes
- ^ The European Spirits Organisation Website Mission & Objectives Last Accessed 1st July 2007
- ^ Austrian Federal Economic Chamber Website Home Page Last accessed 1st July 2007
- ^ Europa Website Public Health Last Accessed 28th June 2007