As international flower markets expand, European standards set pace
Sector-Specific Standards
FFP
Fair Flowers Fair Plants
Fair Flowers Fair Plants (FFP) is an international alliance of trade unions, non governmental organisations and international flower trade organisations established in 2005 with the support of the European Community and the Dutch Horticultural Commodity Board. The aim is to stimulate the production and trade of flowers and plants cultivated ...
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FLP
Flower Label Program
The Flower Label Program (FLP) is a joint initiative of human rights organisations, labour unions, churches, flower producers and flower retailers. The FLP promotes the socially and environmentally responsible flower, fern, plant and foliage cultivation both in the northern and southern countries by setting universal standards. ...
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MPS
MPS Standards
Milieu Programma Sierteelt (MPS) (or Floriculture Environment Project) has been established by the Dutch floricultural sector with support from the flower auctions and several flower trading organizations. MPS' standards focus on environmental, social and quality aspects and are applicable to growers, traders and florists all over the world. Presently, over ...
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Related Standards
European Union Organic Regulation
FairTrade Standards
GLOBALGAP
GS1 Global Traceability Standard
International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures
ISO 14001 - Environmental Management
ISO 9001 - Quality management
Rainforest Alliance Sustainable Agriculture Network
Social Accountability 8000
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