Certifications
As part of its ongoing commitment and responsibility to the environment and to the community, Agroamerica is proud to have met the highest industry standards. The company has been the recipient of global certification from the following organizations:
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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
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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
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Walmart Ethical Standars
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.
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BASC
(Business Alliance for Secure Commerce), is a business-customs partnership created to promote safe international trade in cooperation with governments and international organizations. World BASC Organization is constituted as a non-profit organization under the laws of the state of Delaware (USA).
The BASC was created to address the problem of concealing contraband in commercial trade. As a voluntary program for businesses, with no government-imposed mandates, corporate participants are expected to follow BASC’s security standards which are designed to significantly 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.
