Abbreviation for the state-controlled industry association "Bureau National Interprofessionnel du Cognac", which was founded in 1941. It supports producers and traders in the production, marketing, advertising and distribution of cognac. The institution also checks the quality and monitors compliance with the stipulated AOC regulations.
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