Quality & Certifications – Ensuring Trusted, Compliant, and Responsible Sourcing
Quality & Certifications
At Agra Trade B.V., we do not hold these certificates directly. Instead, we ensure that every supplier, farm and packing facility we work with maintains the highest internationally recognized certifications for food safety, ethical practice and responsible farming.
Before approving any supplier, we thoroughly verify certification validity, audit history, and compliance status to guarantee that all exported products meet European and global standards.
Ensures farms follow strict agricultural practices for safe, responsible production.
What it guarantees from suppliers
- Responsible pesticide use and documented spray records.
- Safe irrigation water and soil conservation measures.
- Full traceability from field to export carton.
- Annual third-party audits of all farms.
How Agra Trade verifies compliance
- We only work with suppliers holding valid GLOBALG.A.P. certificates.
- We review farm documents, maps, logs and audit reports each season.
- We perform pre-season visits to ensure operational readiness.
What it guarantees from suppliers
- Fair treatment of workers and safe working conditions.
- No child labor or forced labor.
- Documented risk assessments for social topics.
How Agra Trade verifies compliance
- Checking SPRING add-on validity for all approved suppliers.
- Reviewing social audit findings and corrective actions.
- Conducting in-person supplier visits during harvesting periods.
What it guarantees from suppliers
- Proper worker contracts, rights and documentation.
- Safe and humane facilities where provided.
- Transparent communication channels for grievances.
How Agra Trade verifies compliance
- We request updated GRASP assessments every season.
- We follow up to ensure corrective actions are completed.
- We prioritize suppliers with strong social responsibility records.
What it guarantees from suppliers
- Independent audits on labor, safety, environment and business ethics.
- Transparency across the supply chain.
- Documented continuous improvement processes.
How Agra Trade verifies compliance
- We work only with packhouses registered in SEDEX where required.
- We review SMETA audit reports before export season starts.
- We provide audit transparency to international buyers on request.
What This Means for Buyers
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Lower supply chain risk through certified suppliers only.
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Reliable documentation for every shipment.
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Compliance with EU/UK supermarket requirements.
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Transparent sourcing backed by verifiable certifications.
Agra Trade B.V. ensures that every partner in our supply chain meets the strictest global standards — guaranteeing consistent, compliant, and premium-quality produce for our customers worldwide.
