Sentences with phrase «certification schemes»

The last decade has seen a proliferation of certification schemes of all types, and there has been a growing effort to develop accurate, efficient, standardized means of assessing their impacts.

It all comes down to the actual requirements under organic certification schemes.

Besides universal kits for theoretical and hands - on training, uniform certification schemes in line with international best practice are the next step to take.

The other is the ability, via market - based certification schemes, to engage with agriculture producers.

At that point, there were already a few different certification schemes on the market.

Their response was to develop their own certification scheme, which they owned and ran.

Being part of an internationally recognized certification scheme brings big benefits.

This has increased the number of certification schemes and analytical tools available to food companies.

Other topics discussed at the Summit include the surging number of certification schemes for food products, developing markets, production efficiency, marketing organics, and packaging production.

Luis Fernando Guedes Pinto from Imaflora will compare and contrast the various certification schemes used for traceability.

We're proud to be founding members of the Ethical Tea Partnership, and we have formed strong partnerships with independent certification schemes such as the Rainforest Alliance.

Third party certification scheme Whilst it's all very well specifying an increased level of fire protection for a building, it is equally necessary to ensure that the systems are properly installed and maintained.

Alistair Davis from Olam International gave an overview of sustainability certification schemes for agricultural commodities.

We take a closer look at the evidence for the effectiveness of forest certification schemes on this episode of the Mongabay Newscast.

Our food fraud vulnerability assessment is purpose built to help companies identify areas of vulnerability and meet new requirements of GFSI recognised certification schemes.

None of these are critical (required), but are rather novel and worthwhile additions to coffee certification schemes in particular.

Many people are watching how the Fair Trade issue plays out, and it may shape the progress and strategies of other certification schemes in the future.

The Kimberley Process, the international certification scheme meant to stop the global trade in blood or conflict diamonds, has been criticized in the past for lacking transparency and allowing diamonds sourced very directly from problem areas into the trade, particularly Zimbabwe's Marange fields, which are notorious for human rights abuses, including state police and private security guards «shooting, beating and unleashing attack dogs» on local miners.

There are hundreds of certification schemes across North America, ranging from ones requiring university degrees to others obtained over a weekend or over the Internet.

In a further decline of the credibility of the diamond industry's way of ensuring «conflict free» diamonds, the non-governmental organization IMPACT, based in Canada, announced its departure from the Kimberley Process certification scheme the diamond industry has much touted to eradicate the trade in conflict diamonds.

Sainsbury's announced it would create its own in - house certification scheme called Fairly Traded to replace the Fairtrade mark on its range of teas.

(Food Safety System Certification) A certification scheme for food manufacturers based on the integration of ISO 22000.

I will echo a sentiment I've heard several times from coffee professionals: I wish RA could come out with some sort of tiered or categorical certification scheme that would clarify things for consumers.

As an ecologist myself, I am more comfortable that SMBC offers the more stringent, reliable assurance that coffee is grown sustainability if one is comparing certification schemes.

Members of Parliament overwhelmingly voted in support of the introduction of a single certification scheme that will ensure all palm oil entering the EU market is not tied to deforestation or human rights violations.

Australian Organic, which owns the nation's most recognised organic certification scheme Australian Certified Organic — recognised by the «Bud» logo — warns shoppers not to judge a book by its cover.

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Asia - Pacific cosmetic and skincare manufacturers can now apply for a world leading certification scheme in Australia.

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COSMOS is the most respected certification scheme for organic and natural cosmetics and raw cosmetic materials worldwide.

With a credible certification scheme, the consumer is ensured that products have been produced according to certain defined standards and are likely to be:

Westfalia has a progressive outlook when it comes to food safety, environmental sustainability and social responsibility; all our farms and packhouses are fully certified in all the relevant certification schemes.

Steve Howard, head of the Global Forest Initiative at the Worldwide Fund for Nature, says that governments should increase protection for forests and promote timber certification schemes.

To help forestall this ecological catastrophe a variety of sustainable - seafood certification schemes have emerged.

The «It's Good to Know» campaign has been launched by Friendly WiFi, the UK Government - initiated certification scheme - the only one of its kind in the world.

Based on data provided by the University Council on Educational Administration (UCEA), Peterson (2001) argues that programs must have: a clear mission and purpose linking leadership to school improvement; a coherent curriculum that provides linkage to state certification schemes; and an emphasis on the use of information technologies.

Green Globe is a highly regarded certification scheme for the travel and tourism industry that demonstrates a commitment to improving environmental performance and efficient operations.

WWF said its survey of certifiers and certification schemes shows that none apply to «the most controversial operations» of APP's suppliers: clearing of rainforests and peatlands that are home to endangered tigers, elephants, and orangutans.

It grapples with various national and international issues that Japan is involved — conservation of Nansei Shoto Archipelago (including the coral reef in Shiraho in Ishigaki Island) and tidal flats in many places, promotion of forestry certification scheme and environmental education, prevention of global warming through promotion of natural energy and policy advocacy on the cities.

Forest area certified according to international forest management certification schemes with published standards and independently verified by a third - party, excluding FSC and PEFC.

Green America also operates the Green America Seal certification scheme for «Green Businesses», i.e. businesses that are committed to using business as a platform for social change.

[2] It can be applied to development at all scales, from buildings — both new construction and renovation - to infrastructure, landscapes and neighborhoods, and is more rigorous than green certification schemes such as LEED or BREEAM.

1 The Kimberley Process is an international governmental certification scheme that was set up in 2003 aimed at preventing the trade in conflict diamonds.

Recognizing that even within more stringent animal welfare conditions imposed by organic certification schemes cows are stilled killed when they stop producing milk and young bulls have no better a fate than in industrial farming, the residents of the Manor (given to the community by George Harrison in the early 1970s) have created a model for compassionate, environmentally sustainable and low - carbon dairy farming for the 21st century.

In a 5 - point - plan to feed the world, one researcher calls for a LEED - type certification scheme to green the whole food system.

Coffee produced under various certification schemes is still a pretty small fraction of total global production.

Growcom is establishing an industry - based certification scheme for fair employers in horticulture.