Standards
Food Alliance Certification for Farmers and Ranchers
Governing Organization
Auditing / Certification Body
Assessment Type
Third party assessed by non-verified bodies
Sectors Covered
Food, Beverage and Agriculture
Issues Covered
Carbon, CSR, Environmental Management, Ethical Trade, Food Safety, Product Safety, Waste and Chemicals Management, Worker Safety
Information from the ITC's Standards Map
Overview
Farmers and ranchers must meet minimum thresholds in four areas: pest and disease management, soil and water conservation, human resource management, and wildlife habitat conservation to become eligible for certification.
Key Features
* Producer standards cover the following areas: safe and fair working conditions; healthy, humane animal treatment; soil and water conservation; reduction of pesticide use and toxicity; and wildlife habitat conservation and protection of biodiversity. Food Alliance certification restricts the use of hormones and antibiotics,prohibits the use of GMO seed and genetics. and requires producers... more
Stakeholder Engagement
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