PlanetProof fruit and vegetables · FRUIT AND VEGETABLE CULTIVATION PlanetProof fruit and vegetables RELIABLE PlanetProof is reliable. The inspections and certifications are carried

MORE SUSTAINABLE CULTIVATIONPlanetProof has a broad approach to sustain-able fruit and vegetable cultivation, with the most important PlanetProof sustainability themes in this area being

Energy and climate Crop protection Biodiversity and landscape Soil fertility

ON THE WAY TO PLANETPROOF‘On the way to PlanetProof’ is the international name for Milieukeur Plant products. Planet-Proof’s sustainability criteria are identical to those of Milieukeur. As of 1 January 2019, Milieukeur for Plant products will be replaced by PlanetProof.

Healthy crops Encouraging biological and mechanical control

of diseases, pests, and weeds Restricting the use of pesticides

Fertile soil Maintaining organic matter content of the soil Usingfertilisersefficiently

Biodiversity and landscapeProtection of nature and landscape through measures including: Placing borders of flowers and flowering herbs

around plots Creating nesting opportunities for birds, bees, etc.

Clean water Preventing emissions of pesticides and

fertilisers into groundwater and surface water Saving and reusing water

Energy and climate Reducing our carbon footprint through measures including: Limiting energy consumption Using renewable energy Limiting nitrous oxide emissions

(soil/fertilisation measures)

Packaging and waste Enabling the effective recycling of plastic

packaging Waste treatment and separation

PLANETPROOF THEMES FOR IMPROVED SUSTAINABILITY OF FRUIT AND VEGETABLE CULTIVATION

PlanetProof fruit and vegetables

RELIABLE PlanetProof is reliable. The inspections and certificationsarecarriedoutinaccordancewith EU standards (ISO/IEC 17065:2012) under supervision by the Dutch Accreditation Council.

Certificateholderswillbeinspectedtwiceannuallybyanindependentcertificationbody.

INFORMATIONStefanie de Kool, Programme Manager plant agri chains

+31 (0)70 358 63 00, sdekool@smk.nl

Planet_Proof www.planetproof.eu www.planetproof-international.eu

The use of authorised pesticides will be assessed according to registration records, purchase invoices, and checks for residues of pesticides by ISO 17025-accredited laborato-ries.

SMK • Alexanderveld 7, 2585 DB The Hague • +31 (0)70 358 63 00 • smk@smk.nl • www.smk.nl • SMK_Keurmerken

Clean water Packaging and waste

HIGH QUALITY Strong and healthy plants Safe and clean products Grown by innovative farmers and growers Using modern, sustainable technology

‘PLANETPROOF HAS A BROAD APPROACH TO SUSTAINABLE FRUIT

AND VEGETABLE CULTIVATION’