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| 26 nov 2014 |
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Interpom | Primeurs 2014: Equivalence of quality control systems for potato growers
For more than a decade, the Belgian horticultural sector has been deploying its Vegaplan, a quality system for food and plant safety and environmental protection that is recognised by both the authorities and users.
A striking feature is the ‘bottom-up’ approach whereby the primary sector works together with purchasers to develop the system further.
In 2014 the Vegaplan standard expanded to include sustainability and integrated pest management (IPM).
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Certification under the Vegaplan thus became a pioneer in guaranteeing sustainability and health safety in the growing and processing of fruit and vegetables. But potatoes and vegetables move beyond national frontiers and this is why our quality control system and those of our main neighbours have to be interchangeable. Consequently, the Dutch Food Safety Certificate for Potatoes and Arable Farming, the German QS and the Belgian Vegaplan are all recognised as equivalent.
Speakers: Dr. Annette Förschler (QS) – Mrs. Brigitta Wolf (Vegaplan) – ir. Bert Waterink (VVA/VVAK)
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