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Are you working with #farmer based organisations to create #sustainable growth in the #agrifood sector? Then, the latest #ISO18716 standard might be just the resource you need to elevate your #impact!

18716, 18716, 18716, 18716……❓❓❓❓   This week the new ISO 18716 standard for Farmer Based Organisations was launched at the AMEA (Agribusiness Market Ecosystem Alliance) annual convening.     Why does this matter?   👨🌾 👩🌾 It will help Farmer Organizations worldwide to understand how to develop their business capacities that unlock growth.   Currently, support to Farmer Organizations is often fragmented, inefficient and often ineffective. The 18716 ISO standard provides a common language by which FOs and their supporters can measure progress together.   iCRA community and local partners, check it out! I think it will provide a great opportunity to profile the range and quality of your services!       Watch this video to know more about ISO 18716 standard: https://lnkd.in/esXAcd8n   #ISO18716 #FarmerOrganizations #AgriSMEs Rad ONG Christophe Kinha Africa Green Corporation SA, Laurent Glin, Ph.D. Gerald Mutua, lazarus yerima Benjamin Atidjah Neila DRIDI Saheed Adams,MBA,PMP® Paulos Desalegn Hance Njobelo

Are you working with #farmer based organisations to create #sustainable growth in the #agrifood sector? Then, the latest #ISO18716 standard might be just the resource you need to elevate your #impact!

🌟 Milestone for Farmer Organizations Worldwide! 🌟 I'm thrilled to share the launch of ISO 18716, introduced by AMEA (Agribusiness Market Ecosystem Alliance) last week in #Delft! This new standard is a game-changer, providing a unified framework that empowers professional farmer organizations to grow sustainably, align with international standards, and unlock critical market and financing opportunities. 🌍💼 ISO 18716 offers a much-needed pathway for farmer organizations to: -Achieve structured growth and enhanced professionalism. -Improve market access by meeting global quality and operational standards. -Foster sustainable practices that benefit both farmers and their communities. This standard has the potential to bring tangible improvements to agribusiness and support smallholders in strengthening their role within global supply chains. Exciting times for agricultural development! #Agriculture #FarmerOrganizations #ISO18716 #SustainableDevelopment #MarketAccess #Agribusiness #AMEA #FoodSecurity

Exciting News from AMEA (Agribusiness Market Ecosystem Alliance): The launch of ISO 18716 to Guide Professional Farmer Organizations! 🌍 Last week, AMEA launched a campaign in #Delft promoting ISO 18716 – a pivotal step toward uniting efforts to support professional farmer organizations worldwide. This standard offers a much-needed common framework that enables structured growth, ensuring that farmer organizations are equipped to meet international standards and access critical markets and financing opportunities. Reflecting on this initiative, Lucas Simons, Founder of SCOPEinsight, shared, “Without a shared standard that defines our goal, scaling becomes impossible, collaboration falls short, and we are left with fragmented efforts that miss the mark. That is why we initiated the ISO process, which now defines what a professional farmer organization is. It’s thrilling to see this come to maturity under AMEA (Agribusiness Market Ecosystem Alliance) and NEN’s leadership.” At SCOPEinsight, our tools are designed to measure against this standard, enabling farmer organizations to become “ISO 18716 compliant.” This not only demonstrates their professionalism but also opens doors to new markets and #partnerships. We’re committed to supporting our clients with insights that benchmark against ISO standards, providing actionable paths to continuous improvement. Celebrating this advancement about this impactful standard by sharing resources from AMEA: 👉 ISO 18716 Standard: https://lnkd.in/eutX_q_k 👉 Campaign Video: https://lnkd.in/ejUzgMZB 👉 More about the Standard: https://lnkd.in/g-cmXbpJ 👉 Become an AMEA Partner: https://lnkd.in/ezXqJ7mv Let’s help professionalize agribusinesses across the globe! 🌱 Marise Blom Cees van Rij, MBA Vanessa Rizzi #agribusiness #farmerprofessionalism #ISO18716 #standardsforsuccess #datadriven #cooperatives

**We’re now a verified SafeSupplier** Proud to announce Midnight is now officially accredited by Alcumus for our high standards in sustainability, ethics and safety! The SafeSupplier accreditation assures our clients that we meet rigorous standards and support responsible growth—making sure every step of our supply chain is solid, safe and sustainable. We’re proud to be part of a network that promotes high standards and encourages other businesses to follow suit. A big thanks to our team for helping us achieve this milestone! Gemma Archibald, Director of Alcumus SafeSupplier said: “Major organisations simply cannot afford to run the risk of employing suppliers who are not able to prove that they have sound health and safety, quality, ethical best practice and responsible growth policies in place.” “More companies need to understand the importance of adopting good risk management in the way that Midnight has done. The firm’s high standard has set an example which hopefully will be followed by other companies within the sector. SafeSupplier plays a vital role in supporting our clients in meeting their compliance needs, whilst working with their suppliers as they progress through the verification process.” Want to know more about becoming a SafeSupplier? Click here: https://lnkd.in/g7T22KQ #publicrelations #accreditation #sustainability

Attending the 8th meeting of the Working Party on Hazard Assessment @ OECD - OCDE. Many interesting updates from different projects aiming at improving the sharing of data and assessments between different jurisdictions. #saferchemicals #NAMs

Why Choose KUKreg4 for Your Water Regulation 4 Compliance? KUKreg4 certificates are recognised by all major UK water companies. Taking the KUKreg4 route offers you a quicker, more fluid and cost effective way to demonstrating product compliance. Within Kiwa we have a choice of laboratories that can be used internationally for testing, which again can make the process quicker and more cost effective. KUKreg4 also offers: ✅ A seamless process that can deliver an immediate certification decision ✅ Products that use other Kiwa certification schemes, in some circumstances the testing can be cross- referenced ✅ Choice of ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratories. ✅ Choice of certification levels: Level 3 for initial testing and re-test after 5 years, or Level 1+ for initial testing, factory audit, and annual audits. ✅ The KUKreg4 Mark: Promote your certified products with trust and confidence. Want to learn more about the specific benefits of each KUKreg4 level and how it can benefit your business? Click here: https://loom.ly/YHoUEjA Follow along with our series to find out more about Water regulations and KUKreg4: #KUKreg4Insights #WaterRegulations #Compliance #KUKreg4 #UKStandards

Why Choose KUKreg4 for Your Water Regulation 4 Compliance? KUKreg4 certificates are recognised by all major UK water companies. Taking the KUKreg4 route offers you a quicker, more fluid and cost effective way to demonstrating product compliance. Within Kiwa we have a choice of laboratories that can be used internationally for testing, which again can make the process quicker and more cost effective. KUKreg4 also offers: ✅ A seamless process that can deliver an immediate certification decision. ✅ Products that use other Kiwa certification schemes, in some circumstances the testing can be cross- referenced. ✅ Choice of ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratories. ✅ Choice of certification levels: Level 3 for initial testing and re-test after 5 years, or Level 1+ for initial testing, factory audit, and annual audits. ✅ The KUKreg4 Mark: Promote your certified products with trust and confidence. Want to learn more about the specific benefits of each KUKreg4 level and how it can benefit your business? Click here: https://loom.ly/YHoUEjA Follow along with our series to find out more about Water regulations and KUKreg4: #KUKreg4Insights #WaterRegulations #Compliance #KUKreg4 #UKStandards

Webinar Recap: Key Takeaways on Fenceline Monitoring & HON Rule Updates 📜 Missed our recent webinar? Here’s a quick look at the top insights from Heidi Hayes, our Air Toxics Technical Director/QA Manager and Kesler Krieg Senior Technical Sales Specialist, on the latest in fenceline monitoring and EPA regulations! 💼 📅 Session Highlights 🟢 Overview of EPA Method 325 – Everything you need to know about 325A & 325B for fenceline monitoring 🟢 HON Rule Expansion – New requirements for hazardous organic pollutants 🌱 🟢 Compliance Essentials – Learnings from the Refinery Sector Rule to help you streamline your approach 🟢 Pro Tips – Preparing for the 2026 regulatory implementation with actionable steps! 💡 Why It Matters As we step into a future with tighter air quality regulations, fenceline monitoring is critical to meet compliance standards and support public health. Our webinar covered strategies for accurate monitoring and risk management to help facilities stay ahead of these changes. 🎥 Watch the Recording -> https://bit.ly/3UASVZ2 Catch up on all the details with these essential insights. #FencelineMonitoring #EPACompliance #HONRule #AirQuality #Eurofins #EnvironmentTesting #TestingForLife