New Webinar: "UTZ Certified - Sustainable Agriculture and Traceability for Coffee, Cocoa and Tea"
Join our new, complimentary webinar "UTZ Certified - A sustainability Program for Coffee, Cocoa and Tea" on 17 April 2012, Tuesday, by the SGS Food Team.
Online, April 10, 2012 (Newswire.com) - The objective of this complimentary 45-minute webinar is to introduce you to UTZ Certified.
UTZ Certified is a worldwide certification program that sets standards for responsible production and sourcing of agricultural commodities (tea, coffee and cocoa). It makes a real impact since the program has made a big contribution to the social, environmental and economic environment of its producers. It also brings together stakeholders - It has over 1,600 certified organizations/companies with many major manufacturers, traders and retailers supporting the brand. Lastly, it helps meet customer expectations wherein consumers can trust their brands and buy products that meet their expectations.
Topics covered include:
An introduction to UTZ Certified
A brief description of the Code of Conduct and Chain of Custody UTZ Certified standards
Organizations which can benefit from UTZ Certified
Steps an organization needs to take to achieve certification
TARGET AUDIENCE
Producers and processors of tea coffee and cocoa; quality and supply chain professionals who need to implement UTZ Certified standards; those responsible for supply chain purchasing and trading of UTZ Certified materials; managers of supply chains who need to gain an understanding of the options for responsible agriculture and sourcing or have an interest in the assessment/auditing certification process.
PRESENTERS
John Terry, SGS Global Product Manager - Food Supply Chain Assurance John has wide experience in the food and agriculture sector. He is currently chair of the UK national committee for Cocoa - Traceability and Sustainability and is an UTZ Certified Lead Auditor.
John Buchanan, SGS Product Manager - Global GAP and UTZ Certified John has 25 years experience in the food industry and is a qualified GlobalG.A.P. Trainer, UTZ Certified Lead Auditor, FSSC 22000 LA
Sign-up for any of the two complimentary sessions on Tuesday, April 17, 2012:
Register for session 1 (https://sgseventcenter.webex.com/sgseventcenter/onstage/g.php?t=a&d=709790604)
08:00 a.m. London
09:00 a.m. Paris, Berlin, Madrid, Amsterdam 03:00 a.m. New York 03:00 p.m. Singapore, Kuala Lumpur
Register for session 2 (https://sgseventcenter.webex.com/sgseventcenter/onstage/g.php?t=a&d=706021090)
02:00 p.m. London
03:00 p.m. Paris, Berlin, Madrid, Amsterdam 09:00 a.m. New York 09:00 p.m. Singapore, Kuala Lumpur
Outi Armstrong
SGS
1 Place des Alpes 1211 Geneva, Switzerland
Website: www.sgs.com
Event location: Online
About SGS Food Team
We offer stand-alone or integrated solutions to assist organizations that are involved in agrochemicals, seed, bio fuels, fertilizers, farm machinery and supplies, financial and insurance industries, storage, processing facilities and logistical construction, preparation of fresh produce for market and prepared food products.
Our range of cost-effective solutions includes strategic data gathering, collateral management, audits and certification, testing and analytical services, inspection, verification technical solutions, advisory and training. We can assist your company to continuously improve the culture of safety, quality and sustainable development.
Our approach for delivering services to our clients is harmonized, leveraging the largest independent network of experts in the world.