European Sugar Refineries Association
Acronym: ESRA
General Information
Identification Code: 153540811905-01
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Entity Form: aisbl
Registration Category: Trade and business associations
Registration Date: 9/19/2013
Last Update: 5/29/2024
EP Accredited Number: 0
Mission & Interests
Goals: The European Sugar Refineries Association was formed in 2011 and represents the interests of the vast majority of Europe’s sugar refining industry. ESRA was established as a non-profit making international association (AISBL) under Belgian law in 2012.
The principal objective of the association is to establish a constructive dialogue between European sugar refineries and decision-makers at European Union and national levels, as well as with the other parties involved in the development of the sugar industry, in particular by playing a proactive role in the development of the regulatory environment for sugar refining, by promoting an appropriate, consistent and efficient legal and regulatory framework in order to develop the internal market.
Interests Represented: Promotes their own interests or the collective interests of their members
Interests:
- Agriculture and rural development
- Business and industry
- Competition
- Consumers
- Customs
- International co-operation and development
- Trade
Levels of Interest:
- global
- european
- national
Activities
Main EU Legislative Proposals: 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.
EU Supported Forums and Platforms: Expert Group EU Sugar Market Observatory#E03525#https://ec.europa.eu/transparency/expert-groups-register/screen/expert-groups/consult?lang=en&groupID=3525 #MEMBER #C#Professionals
Inter-institutional or Unofficial Groupings: N/A
Head Office
Address: Rue Paul Emile Janson 6
Post Code: 1000
City: Brussels
Country: BELGIUM
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EU Office
Address: Rue Paul Emile Janson 6
Post Code: 1000
City: Brussels
Country: BELGIUM
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Financial Data
New Organisation: false
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Membership Information
Members10 Percent: 0
Members25 Percent: 0
Members50 Percent: 0
Members75 Percent: 1
Members: 1
Members F T E: 0.75
Info Members: Not working full time on activities falling under the scope of the Transparency Register.
Structure
Structure Type: Structure
Is Member Of: http://www.sugarrefineries.org/about-us/members/