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February 2004: creation of QS Fachgesellschaft Obst-Gemüse-Kartoffeln GmbH
Following the successful creation of the QS scheme for meat production, there
are calls for a comparable quality assurance process for fruit and vegetables –
resulting in the creation of the QS Fachgesellschaft Obst-Gemüse-Kartoffeln GmbH.
Everything is in place by February 2004, and producers, wholesalers and retailers in
the fruit and vegetable sector can now also decide to apply for the QS certification
mark for the purpose of quality assurance.
Logistics in the
supply chain fruit
and vegetables
„With its decision to include logistics in the QS
scheme, the advisory board for fruit, vegetables and
potatoes has laid the foundation for a seamlessly
connected supply chain. We are working on the rapid
and practical implementation of this decision.“
(Wilfried Kamphausen, responsible for the supply chain fruit,
vegetables and potatoes in the QS scheme)
The certification of external logistics service provi-
ders will make an important contribution towards
ensuring product safety and fast traceability in the
QS scheme at all times.
The requirements the freight forwarders are obli-
ged to comply with comprise not only the transport
process but also the processes in the transshipment
warehouses. Particular importance is attached to
compliance with hygiene requirements – in both the
transport vehicles and the warehouses.
In March 2012, the advisory board for fruit, vege-
tables and potatoes approved an initial concept to
green-light the process. Expert talks and trial audits
will now be held to ensure the concept meets practi-
cal needs. Parallel to this, work is ongoing on the
details of organisational implementation.
Animal welfare and animal well-being
The participants in the QS scheme agree that the
questions and challenges in the field of animal well-
being have to be actively addressed. This calls for
a broad consensus and comprehensive solutions.
To this end, it is necessary to define priorities and
formulate joint goals – and this in turn calls for open
and frank discussion without political or ideological
preconceptions. The members of the advisory boards
in the QS scheme are currently working on several
alternative solutions. The simultaneous labelling of
an animal protection label and the QS certification
mark on packaging is only admissible if all possibility
of the consumer being misled or deceived is ruled
out.
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January 2004: omitted BSE tests
As a result of human error, individual animals are not tested at several
abattoirs with QS approval.
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January 2004: foodwatch report on QS
foodwatch publishes a detailed report on the QS scheme and criticises
loopholes. QS accepts this constructive criticism and proposes concrete
improvements.
Qu a l i t y A s s u r a n c e .
Fr om f a rm t o s h o p .