Do you participate in MPS-ABC but don’t yet have MPS-GAP certification? Then it’s crucial to act swiftly. MPS-GAP will soon become compulsory for growers supplying to auctions, and without this certification your company won’t meet the FSI compliance requirements. This can have a direct impact on your sales opportunities and market position.
Why is MPS-GAP being made compulsory?
The floriculture sector is facing ever more stringent demands for sustainability and traceability. In addition, it is increasingly attracting negative coverage in the media. Stop your company from becoming an example of this kind of reporting by enhancing your sustainability efforts!
MPS-GAP certification demonstrates that you meet internationally recognised standards in areas like:
- Keeping records of crop protection agents, fertilisers and water usage (as already required in MPS-ABC)
- Implementing hygiene and safety procedures in your cultivation process
- Transparent and traceable production processes that meet the certification requirements.
By obtaining the MPS-GAP certification swiftly, you can prevent limitations on your sales and ensure the continuity of your business operations.
The advantages of MPS-GAP
In addition to meeting the new market requirements, MPS-GAP offers you various advantages:
✅ Maintaining sales opportunities – Without MPS-GAP, as a supplier you risk being excluded from major auctions and retailers.
✅ FSI compliance – MPS-GAP meets the sustainability goals of the Floriculture Sustainability Initiative (FSI). This certification ensures that you comply with international standards.
✅ Improved business processes – Implementing MPS-GAP helps optimise internal processes, which can lead to more efficient operational management and cost savings.
✅ Enhanced market value and credibility – Certification builds trust among buyers and consumers towards your products.
✅ Future-proofing your business – By meeting the ever stricter sustainability criteria, your business stays prepared for future developments in the sector.
How to get started with MPS-GAP
To obtain MPS-GAP certification, follow these steps:
- Guidance and quotation
Contact us for more information on FSI compliance and what MPS-GAP entails. We can also assist you in requesting a quotation via our quotation request form on the website.
- Starting off
Download the checklist with the certification requirements and review them.
If you are already MPS-ABC certified, you can use the same record-keeping environment for MPS-GAP. We offer support in the certification process and guide you through the steps you need to complete to meet the requirements.
- Implementation
Implement the certification requirements from the checklist in your business operations.
- Internal audit
Perform an internal audit to check that you meet all the MPS-GAP requirements.
- Certification audit
Schedule an official audit to verify your compliance with the MPS-GAP standards. After a successful external audit, you will receive your MPS-GAP certification. To maintain this certification, you must continue to meet the requirements and undergo periodic audits.
Act now – prepare your business for compulsory certification
Since MPS-GAP will soon be a requirement for growers supplying to auctions, it’s essential to take action swiftly. Companies that do not meet the requirements for this certification could lose access to key sales channels.
We advise you not to wait until certification becomes compulsory but to start preparing now. This will avoid last-minute complications and ensure your company continues to have uninterrupted market access.
For more information on the certification process, contact Service & Support at info@my-mps.com or +31 (0)174 615 715.
Make sure your business is ready for the future and maintain your competitive edge!
