Sentences with phrase «voluntary standards in»

It has already developed new voluntary standards in the sectors of aquaculture, catering and resorts, textile, fair trade, cosmetic etc..

While there are no required industry standards for labeling a yogurt as «probiotic,» a commonly adopted voluntary standard in the industry is at least 1,000,000 living bacteria per gram of yogurt.

The VCS remained the most popular voluntary standard in the forest carbon markets, with projects developed according to VCS methodologies transacting 14.6 MtCO2e, or 46 % of all market activity.

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The U.S. - based Railway Supply Institute, whose members build more than 95 per cent of all North American tank cars and lease more than 70 per cent, said about 55,000 new tank cars will have been put in service between 2011 — when the new voluntary safety standards were adopted — and 2015.

All of their pet foods and treats are sourced, manufactured, and packaged in the USA, and the company maintains strict quality control standards that include voluntary on - site USDA testing.

To do this they can choose from a range of potential tactics such as: more transparent reporting; shifts in R&D or asset reorganisation to capture expected future opportunities or to shed perceived liabilities; changes in regulatory approach; and, at an industry level, development and deployment of voluntary standards of behaviour.

If they prove themselves worthy of public confidence by maintaining high standards of competence, if through professional associations and voluntary accrediting agencies they discipline themselves in matters of knowledge, skill, and character, independence of political control can be assured, and unwarranted interference and coercion can be successfully resisted.

The Trade for Sustainable Development Forum brings together business people, researchers, standards organizations and international trade officials to discuss trends in sustainable value chains and voluntary sustainability standards.

Poverty impact of social and environmental voluntary standards systems in Kenyan tea.

The PIRSA grants are dollar for dollar voluntary contribution grants, and their purpose is to offer «support in assisting food and beverage businesses and industry associations to help attain industry standard third - party certifications that will support achievement of either or both of the following aims: (a) accessing new or higher value markets for product, or (b) contributing to premium positioning and achieving superior prices for products.»

The FLW Standard is voluntary and designed for users of all types and sizes, across all economic sectors, and in any country.

The Global Living Wage Coalition (GLWC), brings together seven of the world's most influential voluntary sustainability standards: Fairtrade International, Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), GoodWeave International, Rainforest Alliance (RA), Social Accountability International (SAI), Sustainable Agriculture Network (SAN) and UTZ, in its partnership with the ISEAL Alliance, and world - renowned living wage experts Dr. Richard Anker and Ms. Martha Anker.

Out of an abundance of caution and in the interests of maintaining the highest possible standards for product quality, Niagara is issuing a voluntary recall for Spring Water products produced from its Pennsylvania manufacturing facilities during the June 10th — June 18th time frame.

While not commenting directly on Coles - whose new free - range standard is 10,000 hens per hectare, almost a seven-fold reduction in space from the voluntary guidelines - ACCC commissioner Sarah Court said the watchdog believed 10,000 hens per hectare was not consistent with consumers» understanding of free range.

In 2014, we received no incidents of noncompliance with laws and regulations and voluntary standards related to transportation, handling and slaughtering practices.

Linked to the voluntary Smart Meal Seal Programme (a point - of - purchase labelling scheme for healthy options), the Colorado Department of Health provides nutrition training for catering managers in participating restaurants and canteens to encourage the development of healthier options that meet nutritional standards.

In the past, these standards were largely voluntary.

Colgate not only meets, but exceeds all government safety standards and we were instrumental in establishing additional, voluntary industry standards to keep babies safe.

The standards are voluntary and will not replace in - house training, apprenticeships or qualifications, but will support training and development towards a consistent standard for the industry.

Members of these groups participated in voluntary safety standards before the newer mandatory federal standards were enacted.

JPMA - certified, meeting voluntary ASTM standards in addition to CPSC regulations.

In particular, ASTM International, an organization that works with industry and regulators to develop voluntary standards for everything from concrete to cribs, is finalizing sling safety standards.

Whilst it is highly commendable and reassuring that the UK healthcare system has made such progress with implementing the Baby Friendly standards, recent staff shortages in maternity services, cuts to health visiting services and de-commissioning of voluntary sector support undermine this success.

JPMA - certified, and all of our furniture meets voluntary ASTM standards in addition to CPSC regulations.

The way we work, our global code of business conduct, supported by our global policies, standards and guidance notes, in conjunction with the requirements of local law and our voluntary commitments, forms the basis of our governance systems.

The Federal Department of Labor issued draft regulations in November of 2015 exempting states from the requirements of ERISA, the 1974 federal law that established liability standards and protections for private sector workers» voluntary retirement plans.

It also has been discovered in some inexpensive children's jewelry, prompting new voluntary industry standards last fall.

Initially proposed by UK Prime Minister Tony Blair in 2002, EITI has developed a voluntary standard for revenue transparency for the extractive sector.

Farmers are seeing the same trend in voluntary FDA and Agriculture Department standards called «good agricultural practices,» which include several common - sense measures such as hand - washing but can dock farms points if they sit within 2 miles of livestock.

For example, Evans notes that the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) coming out this spring will require massive professional development for teachers in states that choose to adopt the voluntary national standards.

Those standards, although voluntary, would in turn require new textbooks, as well as new ways to train teachers and measure what students are learning in the classroom.

As such connections are made, Jackson and his colleagues argue that what's really needed isn't a patchwork of voluntary responses but an official safety standard for arsenic in all foods.

«(VII) standards for practices and materials to achieve cool roofs in residential buildings, taking into consideration reduced air conditioning energy use as a function of cool roofs, the potential reduction in global warming from increased solar reflectance from buildings, and cool roofs criteria in State and local building codes and in national and local voluntary programs, without reduction of otherwise applicable ceiling insulation standards; and

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The current standards were introduced because voluntary school food guidelines introduced in 2001 requiring caterers to provide healthy options but not to limit access to less healthy food had failed to promote healthier eating in school.

These voluntary skill standards will be developed by industry in full partnership with education, labor, and community - based organizations, and will be flexible, portable, and continuously updated and improved.

Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole, the leading candidate for the 1996 Republican presidential nomination, last week attacked the voluntary national history standards in a speech designed to appeal to his party's conservative wing.

During the hearing, Mr. Reich also said he envisions developing voluntary national skill standards in no more than 15 or...

Naeyaert of GLEP acknowledged that the organization did support Common Core standards «when they were proposed by a voluntary group of (mostly GOP) governors, and when it was adopted by the Michigan State Board of Education in 2010.»

Founded in 1987, the Board develops and maintains high and rigorous standards for what accomplished teachers should know and be able to do and provides a national voluntary system certifying teachers who meet these standards, going beyond licensure.

The embattled developers of the voluntary national standards for history agreed late last week to revise their documents outlining what K - 12 students should know and be able to do in that subject.

With intentionally little fanfare, the National Center for History in the Schools at the University of California at Los Angeles released voluntary benchmarks in the study of history for K - 4 students and world - history standards for middle and high school students.

At its annual meeting this month, the National Business Education Association unveiled draft voluntary standards for what students should know and be able to do in business in grades K - 12 and through the first two years of college.

After congratulating the nation for working to amass current successes — including financial aid options that have «finally opened the doors of college to all Americans,» state - developed academic standards, the creation of a voluntary national test, technology in the schools, and an emphasis on class - size reduction — Clinton outlined his proposal to drive public education into the 21st century.

But members of the goals panel, noting that both chambers had passed versions of the legislation, said that the death of the bill does not represent a setback in the effort to establish a set of voluntary national standards...

Yet Ravitch sees no hope for choice and competition in education, asking us to leave public schools alone apart from articulating voluntary national standards without holding anyone accountable for meeting them.

Absent federal pressure, the Common Core standards would have been a voluntary initiative in 15 or 20 states, with far greater commitment from participating state officials.

In a rebuff to state lawmakers, the Michigan board of education has voted to make new state curriculum standards voluntary for school districts rather than set mandatory standards as the legislature had envisioned.

So, the national standards are «voluntary» in the sense that states can choose not to do it as long as they don't mind letting the federal government hand out the tax dollars their residents pay to residents of other states but not to them.

A new voluntary national test of fourth grade reading would stimulate change» [b] y showing parents and teachers where individual students stand in relation to rigorous national standards and by demonstrating the kind of work that will be essential for success in the next century.