Members include producers, distributors, importers, exporters, trade associations, and distinguished individuals from all over the world. Established in July 1951 in Paris, France A worldwide organisation representing all sectors of the alcohol beverage industry

Values Drawn from the vision and mission,the tenets underlying all FIVS strategies and actions Values Drawn from the vision and mission, the tenets underlying all FIVS strategies and actions  A free and fair production and trading environment for the global alcohol beverage industry Reasonable regulations and standards Reasonable regulations and standards Moderate tax rates Moderate tax rates Eradication of counterfeiting and other forms of fraud Eradication of counterfeiting and other forms of fraud  A responsible global alcohol beverage industry Focus on and sensitivity to the interests of consumers Focus on and sensitivity to the interests of consumers Socially responsible corporate citizens Socially responsible corporate citizens Adoption and promotion of sustainable practices Adoption and promotion of sustainable practices

What does FIVS do?  Information flow  Representation of consensus positions to International organisations International organisations National governments National governments  Implementation of strategic initiatives

Information Flow ForumsConferences Ezines Keep members up-to-date on important industry developments Allow members to exchange ideas and information Biannual meetings showcase FIVS’ progress

Representation Develop Position Positions on strategic initiatives and other “hot” issues Advocacy based only on consensus among members Advocate Stance Focused committees Use observer status with international organisations (e.g. CODEX, OIV) Map Future Direction Increasing focus on national advocacy

Strategic Initiatives: Examples of projects undertaken by FIVS FIVS-Abridge, an online database of topics relevant to the wine trade ( FIVS-Abridge, an online database of topics relevant to the wine trade ( Promotion of sustainable environmental principles for the global alcohol beverage sector An online “toolkit,” FIVS-AssureFIVS-Assure, as a reference tool for the best social aspects practices An online “toolkit,” FIVS-AssureFIVS-Assure, as a reference tool for the best social aspects practices Guiding principles for advertising and marketing and a databank of helpful resources Guiding principles for advertising and marketing and a databank of helpful resources

FIVS Contact Information Secrétariat FIVS Dominique Caubet Bennett Caplan, Head of Secretariat 18 rue d’Aguesseau F Paris, France Tel: +33 (0) Fax: +33 (0)