(DG JRC/IPTS) - agrilife - Europa

United Kingdom
Tesco Nature’s Choice
Country of origin: U.K.
Diffusion of the scheme in the various countries: U.K., Ireland, Czech Republic,
Slovakia, Hungary, Poland.
Name of the subject responsible for the drafting of the standard: Tesco plc
Proposer typology: Large-scale retailer
Certification / inspection body typology: Self-referential scheme
Target: consumer and food-chain operator
Relevant requirement typologies:
Tesco developed Nature’s Choice, which has been implemented through a Code of
Practice since 1991. This Code identifies key principles and practices which when
complied with by Tesco’s Producers and Suppliers of fresh fruit, vegetables and
salads, will ensure that their production and produce handling systems are sustainable,
environmentally sound and responsible. Tesco aims to have all their Producers and
Suppliers meeting the requirements laid down in the Code of Practice by 2006.
Nature’s Choice is about identifying and adopting sustainable farming systems and
practices which will lessen this effect. It means devising and implementing ways of
reducing the use of materials and energy, minimising waste and adopting the principle
of recycling wherever it is practicable and environmentally beneficial to do so.
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