On May 28, 1996, Abecitrus signed a public commitment for the eradication of child work in the whole productive chain of frozen concentrated orange juice, and the declaration was officially recognized and praised by the Governments of Brazil and of the State of São Paulo, and by international organizations such UNICEF (United Nations Fund for Children Rights) and ILO (International Labor Organization).

The industrial sector doesn't employ, nor has ever employed any children in any phase of its activities. But, it recognizes that the problem comprising the use of children as manpower does exist, in the farms as well as in the cities. In the agricultural field, 92% of all farms are very small, and some of them, by tradition or for economic reasons, may use as manpower children and adolescents who belong to the family itself.

Abecitrus' proposal is to put an end to this kind of practice although, in the family environment, it does not necessarily interfere with the process of formation and education of the children.

Joining in an effort for the social awareness about the problem, which is led by the Abrinq Foundation for the Rights of Children, the companies associated with Abecitrus, which represent a sector of undeniable importance in Brazilian exports, have decided to take action and do whatever they can to effectively improve the quality of life of all children in school age.