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Working Party on Agricultural Quality Standards (WP.7)

Introduction

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The standards encourage high-quality production, improve profitability and protect consumer interests. UNECE standards are used internationally by Governments, producers, traders, importers, exporters and international organizations. They cover a wide spectrum of agricultural products: fresh fruit and vegetables (FFV), dry and dried produce (DDP), seed potatoes, meat, cut flowers, eggs and egg products. You can download the standards cost free from this website and use them free of charge.

In focus

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Did you know that potatoes are the 3rd most traded vegetable in the world?

And do you know what a seed potato is, and why seed potato certification matters?  

The quality of seed potatoes is critical for a good harvest. UNECE hosts the only international standard for seed potatoes, ensuring high quality for both producers and buyers.

First adopted in 1963, the UNECE standard defines harmonized quality requirements for seed potatoes and creates a harmonized quality certification system. In that way it helps to improve the quality of planting material, facilitates international trade in seed potatoes, and helps reduce food loss and waste.

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