MPS-Compact

FSI compliance for small-scale growers

  • FSI compliance for small-scale growers
  • Designed for growers with an annual turnover of up to €250,000
  • Less administrative burden – no weekly record-keeping, only the essential data
  • Simpler and time-saving – a practical solution ideal for smaller-scale growers
  • Lower costs – appropriate to this simplified standard
  • Recognised by FSI – meets customers’ and retailers’ sustainability criteria
  • Option to transition – to MPS-ABC, MPS-GAP and MPS-SQ with no loss of data already logged
  • Professional Service & Support team
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Are you eligible?

Enter your details with the registration button, then fill in your application with FSI, who will check whether you can participate as a small-scale grower.

REQUEST

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Start keeping records

Once you have requested a quotation, you will be given access to the online record-keeping environment. Then log your usage data for six months (you can also do this retroactively if you are already keeping records).

3
Audit

After six months of record-keeping and meeting the GAP requirements, you will be contacted to schedule the initial audit.

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Certification

If you pass the audit, you will receive your MPS-Compact certificate.

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A+, A, B or C qualification

After a total of thirteen record-keeping periods you will receive a qualification, with A+ being the highest achievable.

What is MPS-Compact?

Sustainability is an increasingly important theme within the ornamental horticulture sector. Retailers, customers and consumers demand transparency and responsible production. But for small-scale growers and businesses with an annual turnover of up to €250,000, certification can be a challenge due to the administrative burden and costs involved.

With a simplified method and a lower frequency of data entry, you can keep records on two topics in one standard:

  • Environment: crop protection agents, fertilisers, energy, water and waste
  • GAP: traceability, environment and recall procedures

Why choose MPS-Compact?

MPS-Compact is a simple solution for small-scale growers.

This modified certification standard has been compiled in collaboration with FSI (Floriculture Sustainability Initiative). It is specially designed for smaller businesses that want to work sustainably without complex record-keeping requirements and focuses on the Global North region, primarily Europe and Israel. In addition, MPS-Compact contributes to the sustainability goals of FSI, allowing growers with MPS-Compact certification to meet key market standards and strengthen their position.

Features

Simplified administration – less admin than for other MPS certification

Lower costs – full, recognised certification adapted for small-scale growers

Focus on sustainability – measure and log your usage of crop protection agents, fertilisers, water, waste and energy

Market access – meet the sustainability requirements of customers such as garden centres and wholesalers

Guidance and support – get help with record-keeping and improving your sustainability practices