EUREGAPCourse: Logistics and Supply Chain ManagementIndian Institute of Plantation Management, BangalorePresented by: Bidhu Bhushan Binit(11PGDM08)

EUREGAP A set of normative documents suitable to

be accredited to internationally recognized certification criteria.

accepted standards and procedures for the global certification of Good Agricultural Practices (GAP).

Evolution:- in 1997 as an initiative of retailers belonging to

the Euro-Retailer Produce Working Group (EUREP). evolved into an equal partnership of agricultural

producers and their retail customers. Representatives from around the globe and all

stages of the food chain have been involved in the development of these documents.

wide consultation has produced a robust and challenging but nonetheless achievable protocol which farmers around the world can use to demonstrate compliance with Good Agricultural Practices.

Basic Reasons:- to reassure consumers pesticide concerns and the rapid

introduction of GM foods; consumers throughout the world are asking how food is produced and they need re-assuring that it is both safe and sustainable

Triple Bottom Line

People• (Food safety)

Planet• (Welfares of

animal)

Profit(Third to people

and planet)

Structure EUREPGAP members include retailers,

producers/farmers and associate members from the input and service side of agriculture.

Governance is by sector specific EUREPGAP Steering Committees which are chaired by an independent Chairperson.

standard and the certification system is approved by the Technical and Standards Committees working in each product sector.

These committees have 50% retailer and 50% producer representation creating an effective and efficient partnership in the supply chain.

Control Points•Up to date record to show all activities comply with GAP•records must be kept for a minimum of two years, unless legally required for a longer period.

•Specified requirement as agreed between growers and customers with respect to quality standards •Purchased nursery stock must be accompanied by officially recognised plant health certification,

Site History &Site mgmt.

•recording system must be established for each field•a risk assessment must be undertaken, taking into account the prior use of the land and all potential impacts of the production on adjacent crops and other areas.

Control points……

Soil &Substrate mgmt •Soil mapping,cultivation,•For inert substrates(substrate recycling programs);substrates that are not inert, documents must demonstrate its suitability.

Fertilizer Use •Nutrient requirement,Records of Application•Storage

Irrigation •most efficient and commercially practical water delivery system should be used to ensure the best utilization of water resources.•Quality of Irrigation Water

Control points….

Crop protection •Non chemical pest treatments are preferred over chemical treatments •minimal effect on populations of beneficial organisms, aquatic life, workers and consumers and are not detrimental to the ozone layer should be used wherever possible

Harvesting •hygiene regulations for personnel to prevent physical, microbiological and chemical contamination of produce.•HACCP

Post HarvestTreatments

•Use of post-harvest treatments should be minimized•Growers must only use chemicals that are officially registered in the country of use•sources of water for post-harvest washing should be analyzed by a laboratory (EN45001)

Control points….

Waste & pollution mgmt •All possible sources of pollution should be identified (e.g. chemicals, oil, fuel, noise light, debris, pack-house effluent, etc.)•Having identified waste and pollutants, a plan should be developed and implemented, to avoid or reduce wastage and pollution, and whenever possible, avoid the use of land-fill or burning, by recycling the waste.

Worker health,safety,welfare •Formal training ,First Aid boxes ,annual health checks•must comply with local and national regulations with regard to wages, workers age, working hours, working conditions, job security, unions, pensions and all other legal and health requirements.

Environmental Issues •enhancement of environmental biodiversity on the farm through a Conservation management plan. This could be a regional activity rather than an individual one.

conclusion Producers have harmonized rules with less double controls. Producers receive and maintain access to global food

chains by complying with EureGAP. Producers can demonstrate their achievement in a

transparent way to customers and the public. Producers can actively be involved in moving the standard

forward, merging practicability and market requirements. Retailers can demonstrate towards consumers and public

sector their involvement and achievements in meeting their demands ref. the aspects covered, i.e. food safety, environment, worker health and safety and animal welfare.

All partners of the food chain can reduce costs and increase efficiencies by applying a single standard rather than develop and implement individual solutions.

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