perspectives and expectations of eu buyers
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Perspectives and
expectations of
EU buyers
GLOBALG.A.P. TOUR STOP
Tbilisi, GEORGIA 2018
Going to export –how to start?
• Production
growing,
• Harvesting,
handling,
• sorting ,
• packing,
• storage ,
transportation
• distributor
Cross the
border,
Know the
requirements
for
documentation
on the border ,
in customs,
Phytosanitary
certificates,
Pesticide
residue
analyses
• Comply to
customers
requirements
• Certification,
• Packaging,
• labeling
• Size, ripening,
temperature at
delivery
• Crop variety,
standard,
• Price, design
Imported fruit products in EU
every year ~20 bill euro and in this part
fruits and nuts are 85 %
Graduation of food safety controls on
borders [Official controls Reg. 882/2004.
Normal control mode
Reduced frequency of controls
Reinforced controlmode
Specialrequirements
for import
Emergencymeasures
Prohi
bition
on
impor
t
Special requirements for import
BIO (ECO)Reg № 834/2007
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GEORGIA LATVIA
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2017 Amount оf controls Neto (kg)
Wine, spirits, beverages 399 1937191.52
Vegetables 36 35010
Herbs 20 15721.3
Fruits, Nuts 11 159375
Mineral water, beverages 8 65979.18
Processed fruits and vegetables 5 14580
others 4 991.3
Soups, sauce 4 2078.1
Tea 2 0.75
Food packaging materials 1 560
Total: 490 2231487.15
RASFF Rapid Alert System forFood and Feed
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https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasffwindow/restricted/?event=searchResultList
Customer requirements
⊷ Certification
For Fresh
produce
GLOBALG.A.P.
Processed –
BRC Food
standard, IFS,
FSSC 22000
Distribution,
Packaging BRC
⊷ Product
analysis
based on the
risk
assesment-
⊷ Water
⊷ Microbiological
⊷ MRL
⊷ Approval
against
falsification
• Retailers
supplier
audits-
• Social audit
• Environment
al audit
• Sustainability
• Audits based
on BRC, IFS
requirements
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xBrittish Retail Consortium (BRC) Food
Safety x xFood manufacturing; any food processing or packing, including handling, processing or
packing open food.
x
ISO 22000
x x
Food manufacturing, including processing or manufacturing of animal products, perishable
vegetal products, products with a long shelf life and (other) food ingredients like additives,
vitamins and bio-cultures.
adjus
ted in
versi
on 3
x
FSSC 22000
x x
Food manufacturing, including processing or manufacturing of animal products, perishable
vegetal products, products with a long shelf life and (other) food ingredients like additives,
vitamins and bio-cultures.
xDutch HACCP
x xFood manufacturing, including preparation, processing, manufacturing, packaging, storage,
transportation, distribution, handling or offering for sale or supply.
x Synergy 22000 x x The entire food chain.
x xGAA BAP Seafood Processing Standard
xProcessing or manufacturing of seafood.
x Canada GAP x Fruits and vegetables.
x
GlobalGAP or stated equivalent standards
stated on GlobalGAP homepage:
http://www.globalgap.orgx
Agriculture (including crops, livestock, aquaculture, propagation materials and feed).
Also approved for packaging and handlig of whole fruits and vegetables.
xIP Sigill
x xPrimary production and Meat production chain; transport, lairage, stunning, slaughtering,
deboning, cutting and handling of meat and meat products.
x
Global Red Meat Standard (GRMS) earlier
Danish Red Meat Standard
Meat production chain; transport, lairage, stunning, slaughtering, deboning, cutting and
handling of meat and meat products.
xInternational Featured Standards (IFS)
Food xFood manufacturing; processing and working and/or handling of loose food products and/or
activities undertaken during the primary packaging.
xIP Livsmedelsförädling
x xFood manufacturing. adjusted in
version 3
xICA Quality Audit - Food
x x xFood manufacturing. Valid for one year, the supplier shall then be certified according to a third
party standard approved by ICA.
adjusted in
version 3
ICA Quality Audit - HPCx
HPC manufacturing. Valid for one year, the supplier shall then be certified according to a third
party standard approved by ICA.
adjusted in
version 3
x ICA Quality Audit - Non-Food x x Non-Food manufacturing.
xIFS HPC
x xManufacturing of cosmetic products, household chemical products, personal hygiene and
housekeeping products (food contact).
x
BRC Consumer products
x x
Manufacturing of non food products (e.g. televisions, toys, electrical goods, furniture and
textiles), including cosmetic products, household chemical products, personal hygiene and
housekeeping products (food contact).
xISO 22716
xProduction, control, storage and shipment of cosmetic and hygiene products.
x
ISO 9001
x x
Manufacturing of non food products, household chemical products, housekeeping products (food
contact), and personal hygiene intended to come in contact with the inside of the mouth.
Not applicable for manufacturing sites producing cosmetic products, personal hygiene.
xPrimus GFS
x xPrimary production (incl. crops, livestock, aquaculture) and food handling, processing and
storing operations.
xSafe Quality Food (SQF)
x xPrimary production(including crops, livestock, aquaculture) and food manufacturing, processing,
distributing and brokering.
x x RIP (SMAK) x Potatoes.
x KSL x Norwegian Suppliers.
xBusiness Social Compliance (BSCI)
x x x xNon-food, all processed food(s) and agriculture (including crops, livestock and aquaculture).
xEthical Trading Initiative (ETI / SMETA)
x x x xNon-food, all processed food(s) and agriculture.
x Fair Labor Association (FLA) x Non-food (clothing and textiles).
x Fair Wear Foundation (FWF) x Non-food (clothing and textiles).
xICA Social Audit
x x x xNon-food, all processed food(s) and agricultural crops . Both 2nd and 3rd party audits.
x Initiative Clause Sociale (ICS) x x x x Non-food, all processed food(s) and agricultural crops .
x
International Council of Toy Industries - Caring,
Awareness, Responsible, Ethical (ICTI - CARE) x
Non-food (toys).
x xMPS - Socially Qualified
x xAgricultural products (e.g. flowers, pot plants, fruits, vegetables, arable farming).
xSA8000
x x x xNon-food, all processed food(s) and agriculture (including crops, livestock and aquaculture).
x x
Fairtrade - Fair Labour Organization - FLO
x x x x x
Agricultural crops (and few non-food items). see:
http://www.fairtrade.net/product_
standards_smallproducers.0.htm
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x x Rainforrest Alliance x x x x Food production, Primary production.
x
Soil Association Ethical Trade
x x x x
Organic agricultural crops. Also used for product
labelling.
x x Utz Certified x x x x x Commodities (coffee, tea, cocoa).
x
Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production
(WRAP ) x
Apparel, footwear, sewn products.
x
Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC)
x x
Farmed seafood.
x
Basel Criteria for Responsible Soy Production
x x
Soy production.
x Forest Stewardship Council - FSC x x Forest products (wood, paper, etc.)
x
Marine Stewardship Council - MSC
x x
Wild-capture fisheries.
x
Programme for the Endorsement of Forest
Certification - PEFC
x
Forest products (wood, paper, etc.) I nuläget godkänner inte ICA PEFC, pga att
PEFC inte inte bedöms vara oberoenede och att det finns en risk med
sammarbetssvårighetr med WWF.
Good to have but not
sufficient enoght for
tropical wood.
x
Round Table on Responsible Soy (RTRS)
x x
Soy.
x
Round Table Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO)
x x x
Palm oil, palm kernel oil.
x x
Global Organic Textile Standard - GOTS
x x
Textiles.
xOrganic Agricuture (EU-organic)
xOrganic production. Not valid for Corproate Brand products
containing animal products.
x
KRAV-certified
x x x x
Agriculture (including crops, livestock,
aquaculture, seeds, propagation materials,
animal feed and animal wellfare).
For the
Swedish
market.
x
Debio
x x
For the
Norwegian
market.
x EMAS x x x x All production.
x ISO 14001 x x x x All production.
x Nordic Eco label (Svanen) x x x In accordance to criteria documents.
xGood Environmental
Choise (Bra Miljöval)x x x
In accordance to criteria documents.
xEU Ecolabel (EU-
blomman)x x x
In accordance to criteria documents.
x
IP SIGILL Flowers
x
Flowers Environmental
Compliance
not evaluated.
x
MPS-GAP
x
Flowers Environmental
Compliance
not evaluated.
x
GLOBAL G.A.P Flower and
Ornamental x
Flowers Environmental
Compliance
not evaluated.
GLOBALG.A.P. CERTIFICATION
Case Study from the EU
VAISA Agricultura SA
• Based in Algarve region of Portugal, one the largest
watercress production sites in Europe
• GLOBALG.A.P. has helped them develop a sustainable
water management plan for the long-term and
distinguish their brand
“GLOBALG.A.P. has shed a spotlight we needed and
helped bring together various stakeholders to forge
better working relations which today can only be a
good thing for the local and international trading
relations.”
GLOBALG.A.P. CERTIFICATION
Case Study from the EU
Aromáticas Vivas, Lda.
• The Portugese partner of Swedeponic, one of the largest
producers of potted herbs in Europe
• GLOBALG.A.P. has helped them ensure their promise of
quality and environmental sustainability to
consumers
“Aromáticas Vivas has built its reputation as an innovative
supplier, committed to the reduction of the environmental
impact of agricultural production, dedication to human
resources, and strong relationships with consumers.”
GLOBALG.A.P. CERTIFICATION
Benefits, Opportunities and Challenges for Uzbekistan Producers
Manager Green Agro Food
Uzbekistan
• Add value to your products by complying
with a globally recognized standard.
• Gain access to new local and global
customers, markets, suppliers and retailers.
• Reduce your exposure to food safety and
product safety reputational risks.
• Improve the efficiency of your farm
processes and management.
• Get a GLOBALG.A.P. Number (GGN) for
easy identification & traceability on a b2b
level.
Farmers of Latvian
Cooperatives
⊷Quality scheme
“Zaļā karotīte”-
Green Spoon
⊷Integrated
growing
⊷GLOBALG.A.P.
certification
Direct agreements with
retailers
⊷ ICA, LIDL,
TESCO, RIMI –
start to speak
with you when
growers are
GLOBALG.A.P
certified
⊷ F&V free from
pesticides – not
allowed any
residues
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION!
Questions – Discussion – Contact Us
EDITE STRAZDINA
Technical key account manager
Latvia, Russia, Central Asia
+371 29155836
www.globalgap.org