Euro–Toques is an International Association grouping together over 3.500 chefs in
Europe and the world. It was created by Pierre Romeyer and Paul Bocuse with
other well-known chefs in 1986, in Brussels.
In
the same year Mr. Jaques Delors, President of the European Commission at
that time, acknowledged Euro-Toques as an Association for the
defence of Food Quality.
It
is now an international group based in Brussels and national offices set up in
each country. All
the members are committed to promote the
quality and culinary traditions of each country and regions of Europe adhering
to a voluntary code of honour in order to:
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Protect Quality and Flavour of foods |
Promote the Know-how of food Craftsmen |
Facilitate exchanges between chefs throughout Europe |
Perpetuate Cultures and culinary traditions |
Raise consumer awareness through education and good eating habits |
Promote health through the assurance of healthy food regarding
chemical additives in food products and to promote natural, seasonal
combinations
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Not
to compromise by means of new methods which are liable to generate a
health risk or to alter the taste of foods |
Make a commitment in favour of correct labelling and informations to
give consumers relevant information needed to make responsible choices |
Protect
European Culinary Heritage in its diversity, origins and typicality |
