European Sugar Refineries Association

EU Legislative Interests

In order to achieve its objectives, ESRA actively carries out the following activities: Provide a basis for the representation of the common interests of the association’s members, vis-à-vis the institutions of the European Union, other European organisations, national authorities and international organisations. Contribute to the development and publication of policies to ensure an efficient and equitable commercial and regulatory environment. Promote cooperation between the association’s members with the aim of developing the sugar refining market. Provide members with up-to-date information on changes to the regulatory status of the sugar sector in Europe. Defend and promote products of the cane sugar refining industry. Support raw sugar sourcing needs in each Member State. Maintain relations with or join other international associations or organisations, whenever this is appropriate for the accomplishment of its objectives. As such main policies targeted revolve around EU Free Trade Negotiations with third countries; namely Australia and Mercosur.

Communication Activities

• Play a proactive role in the development of the regulatory environment for sugar refining. • Promote an appropriate, consistent and efficient legal and regulatory framework in order to develop the European sugar market. • Support a fair and competitive market for sugar refining in Europe. • Improve access to new sources and greater volumes of raw cane sugar. • Reduce trade and non-trade barriers to raw cane sugar imports.

Interests Represented

Promotes their own interests or the collective interests of their members

Organisation Members

https://sugarrefineries.eu/about-us/members