BASC USA is the United States of America World BASC Organization chapter. WBO, founded in 2013, has the purpose of promoting safe practices and simplify supply chain mechanisms in the United States’ foreign trade; cooperating with public, private and international organisms authorities. The BASC USA national level activities include various prevention actions aimed at companies’ personnel, a task for which it has the support of various public institutions and international organizations; including the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office (CBP).
HACCP certification is an international standard defining the requirements for effective control of food safety. It is built around seven principles: Conduct Hazard Analysis of biological, chemical or physical food hazards. Determine critical control points.
The BRC Global Standard for Food Safety began in the UK to help the food industry meet legislative requirements of the EU General Product Safety Directive and the UK Food Safety Act. Since that time, the Standard has received global recognition with over 20,000 certified sites worldwide. The Standard is a Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) recognised certification program.
GLOBALG.A.P. is a farm assurance program, translating consumer requirements into Good Agricultural Practice. EurepGAP is a common standard for farm management practice created in the late 1990s by several European supermarket chains and their major suppliers. GAP is an acronym for Good Agricultural Practices
SCS Sustainably Grown® is among the world’s foremost sustainable agriculture standards. It provides agricultural producers with a detailed roadmap to satisfy the growing market for sustainable products. Simultaneously, it provides customers with assurance that products meet environmental standards second to none, that farm workers and farm communities are protected and engaged, and that the farm is economically resilient.
Fair trade changes lives by changing trade. Our equitable approach to trade ensures that farmers and workers are getting a fair deal, better pay and better working conditions. Fair trade also has the power to address many of the world’s greatest challenges, from poverty and child labor to climate change.
PrimusGFS is a Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) benchmarked and fully recognized audit scheme covering both GAP and GMP scopes as well as food safety management systems (FSMS). PrimusGFS is owned and managed by Azzule Systems.
Bee Better Certified™ is the only third-party verified eco-label that certifies pollinator and biodiversity conservation on farms. The Bee Better Certified seal gives consumers confidence that their purchasing decisions benefit pollinators, reward conservation-minded farmers and incentivize the incorporation of pollinator conservation into product supply chains. Together we can make the world better for bees!
GRASP stands for GLOBALG.A.P. Risk Assessment on Social Practice, and is a voluntary ready-to-use module developed to assess social practices on the farm, addressing specific aspects of workers’ health, safety and welfare.
Rainforest Alliance certification helps farmers produce better crops, adapt to climate change, increase their productivity, and reduce costs. These benefits provide companies with a steady and secured supply of certified products. Sourcing Rainforest Alliance Certified products also helps businesses meet consumer expectations and safeguard their brand’s credibility.
Sedex is one of the world’s leading ethical trade membership organisation, working with businesses to improve working conditions in global supply chains. We provide an online platform, tools and services to help businesses operate responsibly and sustainably, protect workers and source ethically.
Organic producers rely on natural substances and physical, mechanical, or biologically based farming methods to the fullest extent possible. Produce can be called organic if it’s certified to have grown on soil that had no prohibited substances applied for three years prior to harvest.
Elevating Food Safety from Farm to Global Tables
At Agrolatina, we take pride in being both the grower and exporter of the products that nourish communities globally. With an unwavering commitment to food safety, we ensure that every step of our supply chain, from cultivation to export, adheres to the highest standards.
