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CERTIFICATIONS

At AgroAmerica we know that to show our continuing commitment to sustainability and responsible agriculture and farming methods we must constantly evaluate our efforts. Compliance with international standards and certification is a core part of our business.

Our numerous certifications set our company apart in the global market. These certifications focus specifically on agriculture, labor, environment and social responsibility. They help us show and evaluate our capacity to improve the lives of our employees, their families and their communities and to take care of our environment. They also guarantee our clients a product that not only meets quality standards, but is also sustainable.

BASC

Is a business-customs partnership created to promote safe international trade in cooperation with governments and international organizations. Corporate participants are expected to follow BASC’s security standards which are designed to improve their security practices and in the process deter contraband smugglers and terrorists from using their companies to introduce contraband and implements of terror in legitimate shipments. http://www.wbasco.org

Certified Emissions Reduction

AgroAmerica obtained authorization for a biogas energy project from tropical oil mill effluent from the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources of Guatemala and under the Kyoto Protocol of the United Nations.

Global Gap Certified

This certification is awarded to companies that “demonstrate standards of good agricultural practices which contribute to product quality, minimize negative environmental impacts of farming operations, and ensure a responsible approach to worker health and safety.” For more information about Global Gap Certified please visit this website www.globalgap.org

Rainforest Alliance Certified

Its role is to certify that “goods and services were produced in compliance with strict guidelines protecting the environment, wildlife, workers, and local communities.” This certification verifies that products have been grown using environmentally responsible practices such as soil and water conservation, fair labor practices are utilized, and there are good community relations. For more information about Rainforest Alliance please visit this website www.rainforest-alliance.org

OK Kosher

It is the system of quality control of foods according to the Jewish kosher rules. Having the Kosher certification means that we comply with a strict policy of kosher food laws, including cleanliness, purity and quality.

What is kosher supervision? It is the audit that is performed in the production plant by the supervisor of kosher certification to ensure that certain production lots meet the standards and specifications for the required quality.

Walmart Ethical Standards

The standards pertain to matters such as compensation, underage labor, and health and safety. The Ethical Standards Program was established and exists to verify suppliers’ compliance with the standards, to strenghen the implementation of positive labor and enviromental practices producing merchandise for sale by Wal-Mart, and to bring opportunities for a better life in the countries where merchandise is sourced.

The Sustainable Sowing Certification -SCS-.

Sustainable Sowing Certification provides agricultural producers around the world with a detailed roadmap for meeting emerging markets with sustainable products. Certified growers are leading the way in working towards environmental protection and responsibility as defined by the requirements of the Global Social Compliance Programme (GSCP), ISO 14024 Type 1 Environmental Labeling, and the American National Sustainable Agriculture Standards (ANSI/LEO-4000).

USDA ORGANIC CERTIFICATION

It is based on the US Organic Production Standards (NOP-USDA), created by the United States Department of Agriculture. This certificate is required for customers who wish to export their organic production to the United States, even if they have certificates for other countries.

EUROPEAN COMMUNITY REGULATION FOR ORGANIC PRODUCTION

The European organic certification is based on the Organic Production Standards: EU 834/2007 – EU 889/2008, created by the European Economic Community.
This certificate is required for customers who wish to export their organic production to Europe, even if they have certificates for other countries.

To obtain the certificate, you must comply with these standards, and be certified by a certifier that complies with ISO 65, and is accredited by a European regulatory body such as the RVA of the Netherlands.

C- U.S. BUREAU OF CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION TPAT

At AgroAmerica we are audited by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, which performs a process of evaluation and protection of the supply chain and the implementation of security practices against terrorism.

Good Manufacturing Practices -GPM-

Under the Global STD Certificativo seal, we guarantee the implementation of Good Manufacturing Practices that promote the integrity of the food manufacturing process and its compliance with food safety regulations.
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GLOBAL G.A.P. + ADD ON

As of 2019, it started with the Global G.A.P. + Add On add-on that provide customers with an additional guarantee of sustainable production.

RSPO Supply Chain Certification Standard

This standard guarantees the traceability of the supply chain.
The standard ensures traceability of the supply chain; management systems are implemented to control the supply chain from the plantations to the certified final product.

Fairtrade

FAIRTRADE INTERNATIONAL

Organic production is certified to Fairtrade international standards; which guarantees fair trade to all those involved in the supply chain from the producer to the final consumer.

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