Council Decision of 17 May 2011 on the signing, on behalf… Article 32

Cocoa substitutes

Article 32

1.   Members recognise that the use of substitutes may have negative effects on the expansion of cocoa consumption and the development of a sustainable cocoa economy. In this regard, Members shall take full account of the recommendations and decisions of competent international bodies, in particular the provisions of the Codex Alimentarius . 2.   The Executive Director shall make regular reports to the Economics Committee on the development of the situation. On the basis of these reports, the Economics Committee shall assess the situation and, if necessary, make recommendations to the Council for appropriate decisions.