New ISO 26030 standard: an international standard adapted to increase social and environmental responsibility in the food chain

Feb 10, 2020
santé et nutrition
Sébastien Bouley

On January 23, 2020, La Coopération Agricole, the AFNOR associative group, the Economic, Social and Environmental Council and Bpifrance organized a symposium under the patronage of the Ministry of Agriculture to discuss Social Responsibility (CSR) in the agricultural sector and agrifood. This day was the occasion to announce and present the publication of a new voluntary standard ISO 26030 initiated in France. It provides guidelines for the use of standard 26000 in the food chain. This is the first sectoral version, at the international level, intended for all organizations wishing to develop their social responsibility. It is a support which facilitates the concrete commitment of companies in a CSR approach and thus enables them to respond more easily to societal expectations:

  • Animal welfare,
  • Food waste,
  • Ethical behavior,
  • Stakeholders,
  • The duty of vigilance,
  • Respect for local cultures.

To know more, you can consult the french press release and the complete document presenting the ISO 26030 standard.

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