Those who give away chocolate to Easter also make a decision for or against honest production. A current test shows how large the differences are. The result was mixed – eight products even failed.
The NGO Global 2000 environmental protection and the human rights organization Südwind again merged this year to test the rabbits from the supermarkets of Austria for social and ecological criteria.
Test winners are “old acquaintances”
In general it can be noted that the range of rabbits with certificates – both organic and the fair trade – is greater. The Double Green Test -winners are therefore the EZA chocolate bread from the world shops, the Billa Bio Easter Bunny and the vegan vegan vegan vegan, The Veggie and Nature Pure Organic East Bunnies from Spar and the Bio Natura Chocolad Rabbit from Hofer.
“Our test winners are almost ‘old acquaintances’. A constant dedication to ecological and socially responsible chocolate Eastern quijntjes is rewarded,” said Gudrun Glocker, Supply Chain expert at Südwind and Anna Leitner, spokeswoman for Global 2000.
Lindt and Mondalez as a problem child
According to the test, “problem children” remain the industrial giants Lindt and Mondelez. In total, eight rabbits received a double red assessment. “This is also due to the fact that large companies are appointed instead of independent sustainability initiatives,” said a broadcast. However, consumers should be able to understand the circumstances under which the chocolate is produced. “Soft programs are not a replacement for independent certifications,” says Glocker.
Legal measures for certifications
Some rabbits are independently certified, but the companies do not lead the seals on the packaging. This makes it difficult for consumers to see if the product is sustainable. “Companies must be legally obliged to measure measures against human rights violations such as child labor and environmental destruction. Consumers clearly cannot rely on the volunteer of the companies,” Leitner warned.
Source: Krone
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