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Pay attention to flower MPS certification

Cheng Fang, deputy director of the National Certification and Accreditation Administration, and Theo de Groot, president of the Dutch MPS Foundation, signed the "China National Certification Memorandum of Cooperation between the Accreditation Supervision and Administration Commission and MPS. Mr. Wandaiying, Agricultural Counselor of the Dutch Embassy in China, and representatives of the State Forestry Administration and the China Flower Association attended the signing ceremony.

The signing of the memorandum marks the official launch of the cooperation project between the National Certification and Accreditation Administration and MPS to establish the MPS flower certification system in China. In about two years, the two parties will organize relevant domestic certification agencies and flower production enterprises to participate in pilot work and surveys, establish MPS standards and certification systems suitable for China, and then carry out MPS certification for Chinese flower enterprises.

According to reports, flower MPS certification was launched in the Netherlands in 1996 and has now become a globally accepted form of flower certification. The main purpose of certification is to reduce the environmental damage caused by flower production, save energy consumption, and formulate the production technical requirements and management model of flower products. MPS certification is divided into three levels: A, B, and C. The standards of MPS certification are mainly for the environment, such as reducing the use of chemical pesticides, reducing the use of chemically synthesized nutrients and energy ingredients, etc. During certification, several main indicators must be evaluated and scored, including pest control methods, use of nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizers, and use of energy (including natural gas and electricity). For example, plant protection should account for 40% of the total score, energy use should account for 30%, fertilizers should account for 20%, and waste prevention should account for 10%. A, B, and C level certification will be determined based on the scores. The MPS logo is divided into member logos and A, B, and C classification logos.

It is understood that about 70% of the turnover in the Dutch flower auction market comes from products certified by MPS. Now MPS certification has also been widely recognized in the international flower market. More than 4,000 flower companies around the world have obtained MPS certification. The establishment of China's MPS flower certification system will be of great significance for realizing the transformation of my country's flower industry from quantity to quality, improving the competitiveness of my country's flowers in the international market, and promoting my country's flowers to enter the international market.

The development trend of the flower industry and the opportunities for MPS certification

2006-03-21

1. Background

The flower industry is booming in the world today With the development, flowers have become a global bulk trade product. The development of the world's flower industry has gone through a process from co-location of production and sales to separation. At present, the development trend of the world's flower industry is mainly: on the one hand, developing countries have rapidly expanded flower production and actively organized exports; while developed countries have begun to implement new flower markets. Competitive strategy to raise the threshold for flower products to enter the international market.

At present, the international flower trade pattern has basically taken shape. The three largest flower sales markets in the world are the European market, dominated by Germany, the North American market, dominated by the United States, and the Asian market, dominated by Japan. At a seminar held during the 2003 Kunming International Flower Show, relevant experts and entrepreneurs from the Netherlands repeatedly emphasized the protection of patent rights for new flower varieties and the implementation of relevant certifications for ornamental plant production, production and operation of environmentally friendly flower products, etc. This will be the "ticket" for flower products to enter the international market in the future, and it is also an important sign that flower competition is turning to a "technological war". This should and has begun to attract the attention of relevant parties, and countermeasures are also being considered and implemented, such as Japan's investment We have invested heavily to implement the strategy of producing and supplying high-quality brand cut flowers; we have adopted MPS certification to produce and sell environmentally friendly flower products; we have increased investment in flower breeding and strengthened the protection of new flower varieties.

Among them, flower-related certification forms can be divided into ISO9000, ISO14000 or HACCP certification for production companies or growers, as well as MPS certification, organic certification and GAP certification specifically for flowers. Among them, the most common and popular one is MPS certification

2. MPS certification for flowers

In the mid-1990s, as consumers paid more and more attention to environmental issues, some developed countries began to The production technical requirements and management methods of environmentally friendly flower products have also emerged as the times require.

MPS certification (Floriculture Environmental Programme) was originally launched in the Netherlands and has now become a globally accepted form of flower certification. MPS certification is divided into three levels: A, B, and C. Those who obtain Level A certification can also use environmental labels issued by the government. The standards of MPS certification are mainly for the environment, such as reducing the use of chemical pesticides, reducing the use of chemically synthesized nutrients and energy ingredients, etc. The purpose of certification is to reduce the environmental damage caused by flower producers, and has also formulated corresponding standards such as MPS-GAP (Good Agricultural Practice, GAP). MPS certification also pays great attention to the safety and health of flower production employees and has formulated corresponding social Terms (similar to those in SA8000 certification). During certification, producers must be evaluated and scored on several major indicators, including pest control methods, use of nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizers, and use of energy (including natural gas and electricity). For example, plant protection should account for 40% of the total score, energy use should account for 30%, fertilizers should account for 20%, and waste prevention should account for 10%. The score will determine whether you will be awarded Level A, B or C certification. MPS marks are divided into member marks, and A, B, C classification marks.

Now MPS certification has been widely recognized in the international flower market. The Netherlands, Israel, Japan and other countries have MPS certified flower products for sale on the market. Among them, about 70% of the Dutch flower auction market of turnover comes from products certified by MPS.

Since its establishment in 1993 in Naaldwijk, the Netherlands, the Dutch Flower Environmental Scheme Certification Agency (MPS) has received increasing attention from flower producers, sellers and consumers. focus on. Currently, MPS has carried out certification business in 34 countries, and more than 400 growers have participated in MPS certification. (MPS) Executive Director Th.de.Groot and his delegation visited China in July last year and hoped to cooperate with Chinese certification agencies to develop the Chinese MPS certification market after fully investigating the Chinese market.

3. The significance of my country’s MPS certification

Although my country’s flower industry started relatively late (in the early 1980s), after just over 20 years of development, it has become a An emerging industry with broad prospects and development potential. In recent years, my country's flower industry has shown the following good development trends:

1. my country has become the world's largest flower producer and will shift from a quantitative expansion to a quality-benefit development path.

2. The garden ornamental and greening nursery stock industry has accounted for half of the national flower industry, with cultivation area and sales ranking first in the flower industry. It has entered the stage of adjusting and optimizing the structure, consolidating and improving development.

3. Domestic fresh cut flowers are developing rapidly, and Yunnan fresh cut flowers are facing severe challenges.

4. Potted plants and flowers for industrial and other purposes have developed greatly, and important progress has been made in the construction of the flower industry cluster.

It can be seen that the current flower certification in our country is of great significance, which is reflected in: 1) Protecting the environment. Flower certification reduces the use of chemicals by reducing the input of pesticides and fertilizers, and the use of chemical substances is greatly reduced. , protect the environment and sustainable development; 2) Improving quality and carrying out flower certification can make growers pay more attention to the research and development of production technology and introduce new varieties to improve flower quality; 3) Improve health, research shows that chemical inputs The reduction of products can ensure the health of growers, flower consumers and other people, and reduce the content in the small environment; 4) Promote the adjustment of industrial structure, guide producers to transform from quantitative growth to quality growth through certification, and develop high-quality, Efficient flower industry; 5) Integrate with international standards, promote exports, and obtain internationally accepted flower certification, which can improve the market competitiveness of my country's flower products and promote exports.

Flowers are a new industry in my country. Flower certification plays an important role in reducing environmental pollution during the flower production process, meeting people's needs for environmentally friendly flower products, and promoting the export trade of flowers. Through this, we will strengthen flower quality management, prosper our country's flower industry, promote the export of flowers to earn foreign exchange, and at the same time control imports scientifically and effectively. my country's excellent performance after joining the WTO and the "Green Olympics" goal of the upcoming Olympic Games in 2008 have provided significant opportunities for flower certification, promotion of flower consumption, and the entry of my country's flowers into the international market.

Relevant departments should make full use of this period to formulate flower certification specifications, rules and standards, organize various certification agencies to carry out certification in accordance with the law, mobilize flower companies to actively carry out flower certification, and establish a Chinese flower certification and accreditation supervision and management system that is in line with international standards.