ISO Registers IFPS As Liaison

The International Federation for Produce Standards (IFPS) is pleased to advise that the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has registered IFPS as a liaison with the committee for ISO/T 34/SC 17 Management systems for food safety.

This liaison means that IFPS will be able to contribute to the process of the ongoing development of this ISO Standard. This gives IFPS members a voice in a process that
affects the industry they represent.

IFPS is composed of produce associations from around the globe. The group provides an international forum to address issues which require international harmonization or standardization for the produce sectors and creates the first incorporated body constituted of national organizations providing direct representation of their respective countries’ constituents.

The following national produce associations are IFPS members:
· Asociacion de Exportadores de Chile
· Canadian Horticultural Council
· Canadian Produce Marketing Association
· Freshfel Europe
· Fresh Produce Consortium (UK)
· Frug I Com (Netherlands)
· Fruit South Africa
· Horticulture Australia Ltd
· Norges Frukt-og Gronnsaksgrossisters Forbund (Norway)
· Produce Marketing Association (USA)
· United Fresh (New Zealand)
· United Fresh Produce Association (USA)

IFPS Chairman Dr Hans Maurer (United Fresh New Zealand) said “The work ISO does in the area of Standards development is critical in today’s global market – particularly in the area of food safety. For IFPS to be able to participate in this process can only enhance the robustness of Standards applicable in the fresh produce industry in years to come.”

Source: International Federation for Produce Standards