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EURAGAP: Quality Certification for Agriculture

'EURAGAP' - A system for production of safe agricultural products frames the Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) on farms which defines essential elements for the development of best practice for the global production of Fruits and Vegetables. EUREGAP defines the minimum standard acceptable to the leading retail groups in Europe.

EUREP ( Euro Retailer Produce Working Group) represents leading European food retailers and uses GAP (Good Agricultural Practice) as a frame work for verification. It is presently specially designed for business in the framework for verification. It is presently specifically designed for business in the fresh produce supply chain especially Fruits and Vegetables. European retailers import their produce from all corners of the globe. Retailers also require some type of guarantee or assurance that the produce they are putting on their shelves is not going to harm their consumers. As a result, retailers are requiring farmers to comply with minimum internationally accepted standards such as the EUREPGAP standard for their produce to be sold on their supermarket shelves.

EUREPGAP offers a means of incorporating Integrated Crop Management (ICM) and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices within the framework of commercial agricultural production. The EUREPGAP (Fresh Fruit and Vegetable) Protocol describes essential elements and develops best practice for global production of fresh produce and horticultural products. It demonstrates to customer a grower's commitment and ability to produce safe and clean food, under an exhaustive system (HACCP) verified by an internationally recognized independent third party.

The EURAPGAP foals are essentially to reduce the risks of food safety lapses in agricultural production and to objectively ensure best practice by verifying established reference point, ensuring a systematic and consistent standard applied through out the world. This is achieved by means off EUREGAP Protocol and Compliance Criteria. EURAGAP ensures retailer and consumer confidence through responsible and sustainable agricultural production.

EURAGAP certified growers ensure their commitment in maintaining consumer satisfaction in food quality and safety, minimizing detrimental impact on the environment, whilst conserving nature and wildlife, reducing the use of agrochemicals, Improving the efficiency of natural resources use, ensuring a responsible attitude towards worker health and safety.