As of the 1st of January 2023, new requirements will apply for the On the way to PlanetProof Plant Products certification scheme. SMK invites stakeholders to comment on the draft certification scheme which is available from now on.

As of the 1st of January 2023, new requirements will apply for the On the way to PlanetProof Plant Products certification scheme. SMK invites stakeholders to comment on the draft certification scheme.

Through a connection between AgriPlace Chain and On the way to PlanetProof, easy approval of suppliers is possible.

SMK (Stichting Milieukeur) entwickelt und prüft Kriterien für Gütezeichen und Programme. Neben dem bekannten „On the Way to Planet Proof“ hat SMK auch das unabhängige Gütesiegel „Nachhaltiger Florist“ entwickelt. Damit können die Floristinnen und Floristen nachweisen, dass ein großer Teil des Blumen- und Pflanzensortiments nachhaltig angebaut wurde und das der Geschäftsbetrieb Nachhaltigkeitsanforderungen erfüllt, welche über die gesetzlichen Anforderungen hinausgehen.

SMK has announced the growth figures for the quality label On the Way to PlanetProof for plant products. These show that the quality label is experiencing an ongoing strong growth. Figures for dairy products will follow.

The quality label On the way to PlanetProof continues to grow. The area of land managed by dairy farmers who meet the sustainability criteria of On the way to PlanetProof increased by 3% in 2021 compared to 2020. The number of poultry farmers increased by 24% in 2021. Earlier, SMK announced the ongoing growth for plant products with the quality label.