Bonduelle Supply Vegetables Charter
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Contents:
Introduction----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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1) Crop preparation and management:
1.1 The choice of plot----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- page 3
1.2 The choice of crop or plant ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- page 7
1.3 The planting of the crop------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ page 9
1.4 Crop management------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- page 11
1.5 Organic and mineral fertilisation---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- page 14
1.6 Irrigation------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ page 17
2) Harvesting and sending of the product for processing
2.1 Harvesting----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- page 18
2.2 Supply logistics----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- page 22
3) Supplier selection and evaluation
3.1 Supplier selection--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- page 25
3.2 Supplier evaluation------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- page 26
Conclusion------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- page 27
Attachments: Audit Guide Qualitative References
GROUPE P r e v e n t i o n o f B O N D U E L L E s u p p l y r i s k s
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The BONDUELLE Groups ambition is to constantly promote the natural benefits of vegetables, while protecting the consumerand the environment. The aim of this new Supply Charter is to control the quality of vegetables supplied for processing and sale
by the BONDUELLE group and its partners.
After establishing its initial Food Safety quality requirements in 1993, and encouraging Environmentally-friendly Integrated
Farming practices in 2003, the BONDUELLE Group now distributes this risk prevention tool to its partner planters, suppliers,
contractors and carriers, to really involve them in the continuous improvement of their agricultural products.
This charter is a tool to assist with the identification of the risks to be controlled by all vegetable suppliers: it determines their
responsibilities within the supply process.
This charter is part of the industrial sites quality processes.
Applicable to all the production zones and to all the BONDUELLE groups technologies (Canned, Frozen, Fresh and Catering
sectors), this document is designed to serve as a Reference, setting the minimum rules for controlling the risks in the supply
process.
This charter may be reinforced by special specifications. In any case, these prevention rules will be applicable in addition
to compliance with the regulations in force and will be formalised in the purchasing contracts between BONDUELLE and its
suppliers.
To make its application more operational, an audit guide is available at the end of this document.
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The deployment of this charter applies not only to all producers, but also to suppliers involved in the BONDUELLE supply process.
With the help and under the control of its agronomic or purchasing services, each player undertakes to put in place the preventive
actions required to control risks relating to vegetables.
To be exhaustive, this charter is organised according to the vegetable production and supply logic defined in 8 stages:
The choice of plot The choice of seed or plant
The planting of the crop Crop management
Organic and mineral fertilisation Irrigation
Harvesting Supply logistics
An additional section regarding supplier selection and evaluation supplements the prevention of risks linked to vegetables
purchased for cases where the supply is not monitored by the agronomic services.
BONDUELLE considers regulatory compliance and the application of the Supply Charter to be a prerequisite to any agricultural
production process.
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1) CROP PREPARATION AND MANAGEMENT
The tasks entrusted by BONDUELLE to its agronomic services include:
- collaborating with national scientific and technical organisations (UNILET, INRA, SRPV, Arvalis-Institut du vgtal
(plant institute), Farming Associations, Universities, etc.) to adapt cultivation techniques to the development ofscientific knowledge
- listing farmers according to their operating characteristics
- selecting plots that meet the criteria sought to ensure:
The locating of plots on land where vegetable crops will flourish
Suitability for the particular requirements of the crops planted
That the specific requirements of the specifications are met
The risks referred to in this section must be taken into account by all partners, producers or service providers involved
in at least one of these stages.
1.1 CHOICE OF PLOT:
The agronomic services would like to recall the following environmental-friendly practices:
Performing rotations that preserve the soils integrity with regard to parasitic complexes in order to minimise the need for chemicals
Adapting cultivation and agri-environmental techniques to limit soil erosion
The producer must, for its part, propose plots:
offering suitable access for harvesting and transport equipment
with a sufficiently large surface area for the crop to be planted
whose soil is uniform, air dries easily and has if necessary been drained, to ensure a uniform vegetable plot that also allows the circulation of
farming machinery
whose soil is free from traces of previous treatments that may be detrimental to the crop to be planted
whose gradient does not exceed 7%
with an irrigation system and a water supply that is adequate for the crop to be planted
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1.1 - CHOICE OF PLOT
Allo
cation
Type Description of risk Objective Producers commitmentMonitoring and inspection
by BONDUELLE
CONDITION OF SOIL:
PHYSICAL RISKS
Foreignbodies
Glass,
Plastic,
Metals
Inert mineral bodies (stones)
Organic bodies (cultivationresidues, pieces of wood andclearing residues)
others
Preventing the presence offoreign bodies above theharmful threshold accordingto the crop and the foreignbody.
Evaluating the presence and number offoreign bodies
Providing a compliant plot
Not leaving rubbish on the plot andaround it (plastic, bottles, etc.)
Advising of producer
Counting
Acceptance or rejection of the
plot by BONDUELLEs agronomicservices
Not spreading slurries andassociated composts forthe 2 years preceding cropplanting
BONDUELLE
Fresh Not spreading slurries and
associated composts
If slurries have already been spreadacross the entire plot: Reject the plot
If the ditches are cleaned, only spreadingon uncultivated grassed zones
Weeds andregrowthof previouscrops
Weeds and regrowth of previouscrops constitute foreign plantbodies. They compete with thevegetables and may be vectorsfor diseases and parasites.
Controlling the presence ofweeds according to the crop.
Analysing the type and pressure exertedby the weeds
Complying with the weed control plan
Acceptance of the plot byBONDUELLEs agronomic services
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1.1 - CHOICE OF PLOT
Allocation
Type Description of risk Objective Producers commitmentMonitoring and inspection
by BONDUELLE
CONDITION OF SOIL:
CHEMICAL RISK
Phytosanitaryresidues linkedto the previouscrop
Some molecules are persistentand present a risk for futurecrops.
Ensuring that vegetablesdo not contain t races ofphytosanitary residues thatare higher than the MRR ofthe country of consumption.
Identifying high risk plots (persistentmolecules or previous high risk crop).
Following the treatmentrecommendations of BONDUELLEsagronomic services.
Traceability of the previous crop.
Analysis of residues on vegetables
Possible rejection of the plot
CHEMICAL & BACTERIOLOGICAL RISK
BONDUELLE
Fresh
Phytosanitaryresidues linkedto the previouscrop
Some molecules are persistentand present a risk for future crops
For lettuce crops, avoidingany plot whose soil has beendisinfected with Bromiumin the year preceding itsplanting
Rejecting if the soil of a plot has beendisinfected with Bromium less than a yearbefore lettuce is planted on this sameplot.
Prohibiting disinfection with Bromium
History of the plots disinfection:(date, name of the product anddose)
Analysis of unwanted residues
Rejection of the plot if Bromium hasbeen used
Soil pollution:
Trace MetalElement (TME)
Organicmicropollutant
Pathogenicflora
The farmer may have spreadorganic soil conditioners andminerals that contribute topolluting the plots soil.
Ensuring the non-toxicnature of the soil.
Absence of slurries andslurrybased mixtures forthe 2 years preceding cropplanting
Compl iance wi th the regulat ions(scope+monitoring)
Ensuring compliance of the treatmentwith the thresholds defined byBONDUELLE (cf. appendix p)
Informing BONDUELLEs agronomicservices about the treatments applied tothe plot
Traceability of soil conditionertreatment of the plots
Monitoring the quality of thetreatments and the soil.
Rejecting the treatment or theplot if spreading has already beenperformed.
BONDUELLE
Fresh
Not spreading slurries,associated composts andfoodbased fermentablecompost
If slurries, associated composts orfermentable compost has already beenspread across the entire plot:Rejecting the plot.
Rejecting of the plot by theagronomic services
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ENVIRONMENT (POLLUTION AND FOREIGN BODIES)
PHYSICAL RISK
Foreign bodieslinked to theproximityof a road,residences,crops, etc
Glass, Plastic,
Tree branch,
Tree leaf,
Residues from neighbouringcrops (corn), etc
Preventing the presence offoreign bodies above theharmful threshold accordingto the crop and the foreignbody
Setting up a safety zone or a shield crop
(hedge, netting, crop, etc.) Maintaining the borders and hedges
Giving preference to biodegradablemulches
Checking for the absence of foreignbodies on the plot and around it.
Counting
Acceptance of the plot byBONDUELLEs agronomic services
CHEMICAL RISKAir-borne
contamination:
TME,
Micropollutant
Fuel
Close to a factory or activitypresenting a risk of pollutantsbeing discharged into the air.(cement works, incinerator,airport, large conurbation, etc.)
Avoiding plots exposed toatmospheric pollution
Gathering information about thepresence of high risk sites or activitiesnear the plot
Informing BONDUELLEs agronomicservices about any possible risk (cf .
appendix p )
Establishing of a monitoring plan
Rejecting of the plot if there is areal risk
PRODUCT QUALITY RISK
Corn
crops
GeneticallyModified (GM)crops
Corn crops may be contaminatedby neighbouring GM corn crops
Preventing anycontamination with GM corn
Isolating its plot against any GM corncrops. Listing the neighbouring plots ofGM corn.
Producing an identification sketchshowing the types of crop adjacentto the plot.
Informing BONDUELLEs agronomicservices.
Evaluating of the risk byBONDUELLEs agronomic servicesto accept or reject the plot
WATER SUPPLY
CHEMICAL RISK
Quality of theirrigation water
In some regions irrigation watermay be contaminated (nitratesand herbicide residues, etc.)
Complying with the qualitythresholds appl ied byBONDUELLE. (cf. appendix p)
Finding out about the quality of theirrigation water from the relevantauthorities.
Establishing of a systematicmonitoring plan
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1.2 CHOICE OF SEED OR PLANT
BONDUELLE chooses the varieties and purchases the seeds and plants:
It works in partnership with seed-bearing farms, which select and increase the varieties corresponding to production needs and the requirements
of the finished product specifications.
If this allows application to plants to be reduced, it gives priority to seed treatments. It defines the choice of seed treatment products that comply
with the regulations and are not harmful to the flora and fauna.
It requests seeds from a traditional selection diagram excluding genetically modified plants and validated by a certificate.
It chooses varieties that are suited to the type of soil and the sowing periods.
To ensure that producers buying their own seeds or plants follow good, environmentally-friendly practices, the agronomic services would like to recall that
the varieties chosen must be suitable for:
1.1 - CHOICE OF PLOT
Allocation
Type Description of risk Objective Producers commitmentMonitoring and inspection
by BONDUELLE
CONDITION OF SOIL:
BACTERIOLOGICAL RISK
Quality of theirrigation water
Bacterial contamination of thevegetables by the irrigation water.
Not contaminat ing thevegetables with water. (cf .appendix p)
Finding out about the quality of theirrigation water from the relevantauthorities.
Having a monitoring plan withbacteriological analysis if necessary
Establishing of a systematic
monitoring plan
BONDUEL
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Fresh
Performing at least one bacteriologicalanalysis of the water per year. Givingpriority to the analysis of waterpresenting the highest risk (surface
water, and water close to residences andpastures)
Banning the use of water discharged fromfactories
Ensuring the cleaning of the system
Checking of the water analysis
Advice from BONDUELLEsagronomic services.
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1.2 - CHOICE OF SEED OR PLANT
Allocation
Type Description of risk Objective Producers commitmentMonitoring and inspection
by BONDUELLE
PURCHASING
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL RISK
BON
DUELLE
F
resh Persistence
of the seed
coating
The coating protecting the seeds
sometimes stays on the plant
Preventing the presence of
coating on the vegetables
Not sowing deeply
Irrigating the crop Cutting the lettuce above the crown
Checking for the absence of tracesof coating on harvesting
Rejection if present
PRODUCT QUALITY RISK
Specific
to
Spain,
Portugaland
Poland
and
BONDUELLE
Purity of theseed
Appearance of undesirablevarieties in the crop
Complying with the varietalpurity thresholds
Using the seeds or plants in agreementwith BONDUELLEs agronomic services
The producer must not reproduce its ownseeds and must refer to the regulations inforce in its country.
Checking the traceability of theseeds (label).
Quality of the
vegetables
Non-compliant vegetables owingto non-compliance with thesowing or planting schedule
Complying with productionneeds and the requirements
of the finished productspecifications.
Using the seeds or plants supplied byBONDUELLEs agronomic services
Obeying the planting dates supplied byBONDUELLEs agronomic services
Distribution of the seeds or plant
Inspection visit by the fieldman
Traceability
REGULATORY RISK
Seed treatmentif the seedshave beenpurchased bythe producer
Treatment of seeds that do notcomply with the regulations in thecountry of production.
Only sowing seeds thatcomply with the regulations inthe country of production
Checking the product label; possible as si s tance f rom BONDUELLE s agronomicservices.
Checking the traceability of theseeds (label).
The production programmes, to secure production in terms of quality and quantity
The special quality requirements for the finished products
The pedoclimatic conditions
The land
To help with the choice of varieties, the agronomic services participate in experiments with new varieties and the setting up of test plots.
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1.3 PLANTING THE CROPCorrect soil preparation and planting (depth, density, etc.) help to secure the factory supply in terms of quality and quantity.
While achieving this objective, the agronomic services recommend preparing the earth by limiting tilling to preserve the soils structure, prevent erosion
(ploughing perpendicular to the gradient, crop cover between two crops, etc.) and encourages the use of combined tools to prevent the soil from settling
(low pressure tyres and twinning).
Finally, if the soil where sheltered crops are planted absolutely must be disinfected, give priority to natural methods (solarisation, etc.).
1.2 - CHOICE OF SEED OR PLANT
Alloc
ation
Type Description of risk Objective Producers commitment
Monitoring and inspection
by BONDUELLE
PURCHASING
REGULATORY RISK
Plantspurchased orproduced by theproducer
Non-compliance by the plantsproducer:
- with the phytosanitaryregulations
- with the traceability of thephytosanitary treatments and thebatch no.
Having access to batchtraceability.
The phytosanitary treatmentsmust comply wi th theregulations in force in thecountry of the plants supplier
Requesting the traceability of a deliveryfrom the plant producer
Impromptu inspection of thedocuments on the producerspremises
Removing of the plant producerfrom the list of suppliers if nocorrective action is taken
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1.3 - PLANTING THE CROP
Allocation
Type Description of risk Objective Producers commitmentMonitoring and inspection
by BONDUELLE
PREPARATION OF THE SOIL
PHYSICAL RISK
Foreign bodieslinked tothe use ofequipment
Risk of losing mechanical orother parts.
Preventing the presence offoreign bodies in vegetables
Maintaining farming equipmentaccording to the manufacturersrecommendations
Inspection visit by the fieldman
Rejecting of the vegetables ifdetected
Soil preparation may reveal newforeign bodies (tree stumps,rock, plastic, etc.)
Preventing the presence offoreign bodies above theharmful threshold accordingto the crop and the foreignbody.
Checking for and removing foreignbodies
Inspection visit by the fieldman
Rejecting of the vegetables ifdetected
CHEMICAL RISK
Leaking offuel andgrease
Contamination of the soil by fuelor grease leaks, etc.
Preventing traces of fuels orgrease on the vegetables
Regularly servicing farming equipmentInspection visit by the fieldman
Rejecting of the vegetables ifdetected
Anti-slug treat-ment
Persistence of the anti-slugtreatment
Avoiding the presence ofgranules in the vegetables
Applying the product at an earlier stage,preferably at the edge of the plot
Ensuring even distribution
Occasional inspection by thefieldman
Rejecting of vegetables if detected
SOWING OR PLANTING
PHYSICAL RISK
Non-uniformcrop
Inadequate cleaning of the
planter
Obtaining a crop that is uniformwhen it reaches maturity
Systematically cleaning the planterbetween two sowing operations involvingdifferent varieties
Inspection visit by the fieldman
Rejecting of the vegetables ifdetected
Foreign bodies Forgetting of seed or plant
packaging
Not leaving packaging orpackaging residues in theenvironment
Retrieving packagingInspection visit by the fieldman
Rejecting of the vegetables ifdetected
PRODUCT QUALITY RISK
Quality of thevegetables
Non-compliance with the vegetableplanting conditions
Guaranteeing a supply thatmeets factory requirements
Obeying planting conditions
Informing BONDUELLEs agronomicservices when sowing or planting has beenperformed
Inspection visit by the fieldman
Harvesting capacity
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1.4 CROP MANAGEMENTThe integrated management of the crop helps to ensure the production of vegetables of the correct quality and quantity while obtaining a healthy,
reliable and saleable raw material in line with BONDUELLEs specifications and protecting the environment (water tables and fauna and flora of soil).
To protect crops against weeds, parasites and fungal diseases while guaranteeing food safety, the agronomic services are making planters more aware
of the integrated management of Phyto-pharmaceutical Commercial Product (P.C.P.) use.
Except for certain diseases that can only be combated preventively, planters must determine the phytosanitary protection used based on observation
systems (trapping systems, prediction models, targeted treatment notices or field observations).
To reduce the use of P.C.P.s, the use of false sowing and mechanical weeding will decrease the need for herbicide use. An ecological approach to the
application of phytosanitary products would be to alternate the active substances to reduce the problem of habituation and to preferably use active
substances that degrade quickly.
To protect P.C.P. users and to limit any effect on the surrounding environment, planters must comply with the regulations relating to the use and storage
of P.C.P.s and those relating to empty packaging.
1.4 - CROP MANAGEMENT
Allocation
Type Description of risk Objective Producers commitmentMonitoring and inspection
by BONDUELLE
PHYTOSANITARY PROTECTION
PHYSICAL RISK
Weeds and
foreign plants
Presence of weeds or foreign
plants (regrowth from previouscrops) in the vegetables.
Controlling the presence of
weeds and foreign plantsaccording to the crop
Analysing the type and pressure exertedby the weeds by observing the crops
Complying with the weed control plan
Possible manual or mechanical weeding Removing the weeds pulled up from the
field
Inspection visit by the fieldman
Use of Bordeauxmixture orcolouredproducts
Blue traces left by the Bordeauxmixture
Avoiding traces of Bordeauxmixture
Using a colourless mixture, irrigatingafter treatment and complying withthe PHI. Avoiding treatment under hightemperature conditions
Inspection visit by the fieldman
Rejecting if detection on thevegetables
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CHEMICAL RISK
Weeds Presence of weeds that are toxic
for the consumer (toxic fruits,mushrooms, etc.)
Controlling the presenceof weeds to guarantee the
absence of foreign bodies inthe finished product
Analysing the type and pressure exertedby the weeds by observing the crops
Complying with the weed control plan Possible manual or mechanical weeding
Inspection visit by the fieldman
Rejecting of the vegetables ifdetected
Improper use of
P.C.P.
Treatment product not permittedfor use on vegetables
Exceeding of the doses approvedor specified in the specifications
Non-compliance with thepreharvest interval (PHI)
Complying with the guidelineson the product label, thecurrent regulat ions, the specif icat ions and the guidelinesof the fieldman
Using the observation systems for treating.Contacting your BONDUELLE agronomicservices if necessary.
Only using products appropriate to theprotection required, compliant with the currentregulations
Giving priority to the alternating of activesubstances
Giving priority to active substances thatdegrade quickly
Giving priority to selective products
Complying with the guidelines on the productslabel and the current regulations
Recording in the plot data sheet detailedinformation about treatment (name of theproduct used, dose/hectare, application date).
Checking the compliance of the plotdata sheet before harvesting of thevegetables and/or of the monitoringplan (analysis or audit)
Rejection in the event ofnoncompliance
MaximumResidueContent(MRC)
Exceeding of the MRCs of thecountry of consumption
Compliance with the residueregulations for the countryof consumption
Complying with the conditions of usedistributed by BONDUELLEs agronomicservices to comply with the MRC ofthe country of consumpt ion or thespecifications if these are stricter.
Calculating the minimum quantity ofmixture from the sprayer required to coverthe surface to be treated.
Analysis of unwanted residues
BONDUELLE
Frozen
an
d
Canned
Storage in a cold room of a samplefrom each batch received accordingto the products date of minimum
durability.
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1.4 - CROP MANAGEMENT
Al
location
Type Description of risk Objective Producers commitmentMonitoring and inspection
by BONDUELLE
PHYTOSANITARY PROTECTION
CHEMICAL RISK
TeneurMaximaleen Rsidus(TMR)
Dpassement des TMRdu pays de consommation
Respecter la lgislation enrsidus des paysde consommation
Sprayer:
Having equipment that is in perfectworking order and well calibrated.
Avoiding the crossing of spray booms
Performing treatment in good conditions(wind, hygrometry, temperature)
Rinsing the tank and spreading the rinsingwater on an untreated (fallow land) ortreated area, if the recommended dose isnot exceeded.
BONDUELLE requires the checkingof the sprayers settings by aqualified professional.
PRODUCT QUALITY RISK
Quality of thevegetables
Vegetables presenting defects(diseases, insect escape holes,etc.)
Obtaining good andattractive vegetables(nutritional quality)
Applying the recommendations of thespecialist vegetable technician
Checking on the plot and/or onreceipt of the vegetables at thefactory
C
orn
crop
GMcontamination
Contamination through crosspollination with the surrounding
plots.
Preventing anycontamination with GM corn.
Informing BONDUELLEs agronomicservices about the start of flowering of the
neighbouring plots
Identifying flowering on theneighbouring plots.
Performing strip tests on the
surrounding plots.PRC analysis if strip test positive.
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1.5 MINERAL AND ORGANIC FERTILISATIONBONDUELLE encourages the integrated management of manure through:
A physico-chemical analysis of the plot every 5 years
The producing of a balanced fertilising plan according to the practices of Integrated Farming
The planting of trap crops and the fractionation of fertilising agents to limit the leaking of mineral elements (nitrates, etc.) into the water
tables
Organic fertilisation allows the soils properties to be preserved.
1.5 - MINERAL AND ORGANIC FERTILISATION
Allocation
Type Description of risk Objective Producers commitmentMonitoring and inspection
by BONDUELLE
ORGANIC SOIL CONDITIONER INTAKEPHYSICAL RISK
Foreign bodies
Particle size of the soilconditioner -Glass
-Plastic
-Wood and others
Preventing the presence offoreign bodies above theharmful threshold accordingto the crop and the foreignbody
Visually checking for the absence offoreign bodies in the soil conditionerspread.
Requesting spreading authorisation
Authorising spreading Inspectionvisit by the fieldman
CHEMICAL RISK
Use of slurriesand associatedcompost
Exceeding of the TME andmicropollutant referencethresholds
Complying with thebaseline (cf. appendix p).Not spreading slurries andassociated composts lessthan 2 years before planting
Requesting the analysis certificate andtraceability before spreading
Checking the proof that the soilconditioner has been analysed inrelation to the baseline Rejectionin the event of noncompliance
BONDUELLE
Fresh Not spreading slurries and
associated composts lessthan 5 years before planting
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1.5 - MINERAL AND ORGANIC FERTILISATION
Allo
cation
Type Description of risk Objective Producers commitmentMonitoring and inspection
by BONDUELLE
ORGANIC SOIL CONDITIONER MAKEUP
HEALTH RISK
Use of birddroppings
Contamination by bird flu Preventing any risk of bird flu
Only using traceable hygieniseddroppings.Requesting the analysis certificate andthe treatment traceability.
Checking of the certificate and thetraceability
Rejection in the event ofnoncompliance
BACTERIOLOGICAL RISK
Use of animalexcrement(manure, liquidmanure, etc.)
Bacteriological contamination ofthe vegetables
Not contaminat ing thevegetables
Complying with the spreading conditions,which are specific for certain vegetables
Spreading a sufficiently degraded orstabilised soil conditioner
Inspection visit by the fieldman
Possible rejecting for some crops
PRODUCT QUALITY RISK
Organolepticeffect ofanimal excre-ment
Fall in the vegetables quality interms of taste
Not causing a fall in thevegetables aroma and taste
Making sure there is a sufficient timebefore the crop is planted according tothe quantities added
Checking of the product on receipt
REGULATORY RISK
Traceability ofcomposts
Possible presence of slurries orwaste from selective sorting incomposts
Knowing the products originand composition
Checking the composts composition onthe label
Requesting the compost analysis fromthe manufacturer and checking itscompliance
Requesting spreading authorisation
Authorising spreading
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PHYSICAL RISK
Use offertiliser mid-cultivation
Some fertilisers leave slightdeposits on the leaves
Preventing the presenceof fertiliser residues onvegetables on harvesting
Checking that the fertilisers added havebeen completely dissolved throughirrigation
Inspection visit by the fieldman
Checking of the product on receiptRejecting of the vegetables ifdetected
CHEMICAL RISK
Vegetablenitratecontent
Excessive fertilisation may leadto a high concentration in thevegetables
Minimising the nitratecontent in the vegetables andcomplying with the currentregulations
Applying integrated management to thenitrates added based on the crops needsand the soil reserves (nitrogen balanceand requirement) and recording thefertiliser added in the plot data sheet.
Checking that the spreading devicessettings are correct
Complying with the recommendations of
BONDUELLEs agronomic services.
Advice dependent on thevegetable based on the nitrogenrequirement.
Checking of the applications onthe plot data sheet
Checking the nitrate content onthe finished product
PRODUCT QUALITY RISK
Excessvegetation
excessive vegetative growth =vegetable matter in the product
Increased sensitivity to diseases
Fragility (lettuce, etc.)
Avoiding excess nitrogen inthe plant
Applying integrated management to thenitrates added based on the crops needsand the soil reserves (nitrogen balanceand requirement) and recording thefertilizer added in the plot data sheet.
Checking that the spreading devicessettings are correct
Complying with the recommendations ofBONDUELLEs agronomic services.
Advice on the basis of analysesand checking of the plot datasheets.
Analysis and checking of thefinished product.
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1.6 IRRIGATIONBonduelle attaches great importance to water supply management in terms of both quantity and quality.
As the soil is the main source of water for the crop, it is important to maintain the soils quality by:
Choosing appropriate cultivation techniques (preparation of soil, planting favourable to root development,respecting of the soils structure)
Choice of variety appropriate to the type of soil and according to suitable sowing or planting periods
WATER SUPPLY:
Irrigation must only supplement the crops water requirements if these are not met by the soil
The water stress will be assessed by: using a tensiometer, the water balance method and/or observing the crop
THE WATER QUALITY:
The water used to irrigate crops has various origins: drill water, river water and hill dams.
The quality of this water is monitored by the planter.
THE IRRIGATION TECHNIQUE
BONDUELLE recommends using equipment that favours uniform treatment and a low water consumption and is the most suited to the type of crop
1.6 - IRRIGATION
Allocation
Type Description of risk Objective Producers commitmentMonitoring and inspection
by BONDUELLE
MANAGEMENT
PRODUCT QUALITY RISK
Growth andquality of thevegetables
A lack of water or irregularirrigation may lead to:
- poor development of the plants- stress causing a fall in the
products quality (threads onbeans, etc.)
- vegetables lacking in freshness- a non-uniform crop Excess water or incorrect
irrigation may lead to:- damage to the plants health (blue
mold, leaf spot, etc.)
Obtaining a uniform plantpopulation and vegetablesfree from defects
In the case of irrigated production:
Adapting the amount of water added
to the plants needs based on thewater balance method, recording waterrequirements using tensiometers or byobserving the crop in its various stagesof vegetation.
Complying with the local regulationsregarding irrigation in the event ofwater stress that is detrimental to thevegetables quality.
Using appropriate and reliable equipment
Checking the quality of thevegetables on receipt
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The agronomic services must put in place an organisational system designed for harvesting and transporting thevegetables from the field to the factory in conditions that preserve their quality.
The risks referred to in this section must be taken into account by all partners, producers or service providers involved
in at least one of these production stages.
2.1 HARVESTINGTo limit damage to the structure of the soil during harvesting, BONDUELLE encourages the use of appropriate harvesting equipment. To this end, the
agronomic services are working with manufacturers to perfect new harvesting equipment. The planter, the harvesting contractor and the carrier must
comply with the national rules of the highway code, the regulations specific to their activity and the staff safety rules.
2.1 - HARVESTING
A
llocation
Type Description of risk Objective Producers commitmentMonitoring and inspection
by BONDUELLE
PREPARATION OF THE PLOT BEFORE HARVESTING:
PHYSICAL RISK
Foreign bodies,weeds andparasites.
Foreign bodies introducedmidcultivation
- weeds
- disposal of glass and plastic,particularly at the edge of the road
Preventing the presenceof foreign bodies in thevegetables
Checking and removing foreign bodiesand weeds from the plot beforeharvesting
Informing BONDUELLEs agronomicservices about any risks.
Implementing the actions requested bythe fieldmen
Inspection visit by the fieldmanfor preparation of the plot beforeharvesting.
If presence of foreign bodies:nonharvesting of the affected zone
CHEMICAL AND REGULATORY RISK
Exceeding ofthe MRCs onreception of thevegetables
Vegetables not compliant withthe MRCs
Checking the complianceof the treatments carriedout with the vegetablespecifications
Declaring the treatments applied tothe plot according to the conditionsrequested by BONDUELLEs agronomicservices.
Returning the treatment declarations andplot data sheet if this is requested.
Checking of the plot data sheetsbefore the vegetables are harvestedand/or of the monitoring plan
Possible rejection of the plot
BONDUELLE
Frech
Dangerousvegetable forei-gn bodies (mus-hrooms, etc.)
Presence of mushrooms in thecrop
Preventing the presence ofmushrooms in the vegetables
Removing the mushrooms if they are notdangerous
Otherwise, informing BONDUELLEsagronomic services.
Inspection visit by the fieldman
Checking on receipt
Possible rejection of the plot
2) HARVESTING AND SENDING OF THE PRODUCT FOR PROCESSING:
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2.1 - HARVESTING
Allocation
Type Description of risk Objective Producers commitmentMonitoring and inspection
by BONDUELLE
PREPARATION OF THE PLOT BEFORE HARVESTING:
PRODUCT QUALITY RISK
Non-compliancewith thespecifications
Non-compliance with the specialrequirements of the specifications
Complying with the specialrequirements for thevegetables
Ensuring effective management of theplot for producers that perform their ownharvesting
Pre-preparing of the vegetablesin the field by BONDUELLEsagronomic services
Purchasing
and
BONDUELLE
Fresh Training of the supplier in the
preparation of raw materials
Quality of thevegetables
Vegetables not compliant with thevegetable specifications
Obtaining an optimumproduct on maturity
Indicating any anomalies
Being aware of the requirements specificto the product
Managing the crop
Inspecting of the crop andmonitoring of maturity Preparing ofthe vegetables in the field
CROP MANAGEMENT
PHYSICAL RISK
Foreign bodieslinked to theharvestingequipment
Risk of loss of mechanical parts,headlamp inserts or rearviewmirrors from harvesting or otherequipment
Preventing the presence ofmechanical or other parts inthe vegetables
Regularly servicing farming equipment
Informing the agronomic services of anyrisk
If necessary, protecting the equipmentsexposed parts
Staff training
Communicating of anomalies bymanufacturers
Inspection visit by the fieldman
Foreign bodieslinked to theharvesting sitestaff
Domestic waste (bottles, plastic,food, cigarettes, etc.)
Preventing the presenceof foreign bodies in thevegetables
Taking work breaks away from any plots
Waste and rubbish must not be left
Banning glass and cigarettes on the plot
Staff training
Communicating of anomalies bymanufacturers
Inspection visit by the fieldman
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Foreign bodiesintroduced intothe hoppers
When the machine moves, riskpresented by branches, leaves,etc.
Preventing the presenceof foreign bodies in thevegetables
Inspecting, emptying and cleaning thehoppers or crates each time the machineis moved or stopped
Staff training
Communicating of anomalies bymanufacturers
Inspection visit by the fieldman
Foreign bodieslinked to theuse of cratesand pallets
Degradation of the vegetablecontainers:
-splinters of wood (pallets)
-shards of plastic
Preventing the presenceof foreign bodies in thevegetables
Taking part in sorting damaged cratesand pallets.
Choosing hard-wearing containers
Agreement of BONDUELLEsagronomic services on the choice ofcontainers.
Foreign bodieslinked to theharvestingmachinesettings
Absorption of mulch, weeds andother foreign vegetable matter
Preventing the presenceof foreign bodies in thevegetables
Checking and adjusting the machinesettings
User training
Inspection visit by the fieldman
Animals Presence of rodents or otheranimals (frogs, etc.)
Preventing the presenceof foreign bodies in thevegetables
Reinforcing the sorting of harvestingproducts if the presence of parasites suchas frogs is noted.
Communicating of anomalies bymanufacturers
CHEMICAL RISK
Leaking of fueland grease
Contaminat ion of thevegetables by fuel or greaseleaks, etc.
Preventing the presence oftraces of fuel or grease onthe vegetables
Regularly servicing farming equipment
Indicating any potential risk
Checking the elements likely to leak
Training of staff and contractors.
Communicating of anomalies bymanufacturers
Inspection visit by the fieldman
Rejecting of the vegetables ifdetected
BACTERIOLOGICAL RISK
Fouling of thevegetables
Polluting of the vegetablesthrough a failure to cleanequipment
earth, etc
Preventing the vegetablesfrom being contaminatedwith harvesting debrisaccumulated in theharvesting equipment
Frequently cleaning the harvestingequipment during the harvesting season
Training of staff and contractors.
Communicating of anomalies bymanufacturers
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2.1 - HARVESTING
Allocation
Type Description of risk Objective Producers commitmentMonitoring and inspection
by BONDUELLE
CROP MANAGEMENT
PRODUCT QUALITY RISK
Damage to thevegetables
Damage to the vegetables linkedto the waiting time betweenharvesting and the start ofproduction
Limiting damage to thevegetables
Complying with the harvesting plan,Informing the reception site manager ifthere is a delay
Coordinating delivery with the harvestingtime.
Providing a cold room to avoid any breakin the cold chain for sensitive vegetables(lettuces, peppers, etc.)
Checking of product qualitycompliance
Checking of waiting times
Damage to thevegetablesowing toharvesting
Burst or broken vegetables Inadequately separated
vegetables
Complying with the specialrequirements for thevegetables
Adjusting the harvesting machinessettings
Training the harvesting staff
Staff training
Communicating of anomalies bymanufacturers
REGULATORY RISK
Uncertaintraceability
Identification of batches absentor imprecise
Guaranteeing the traceabilityof the batches supplied
Completing the delivery notes anddocuments imposed by the agronomicservices
Checking of documents on receipt
WASHING OF VEGETABLES
CHEMICAL RISKUsing of
chemicalproducts(disinfectant,preservatives,etc.)
Unauthorised or overdosedproduct
Preventing the presence ofresidues on the vegetables
Only using the authorised and/orrecommended products and doses.
Checking of traceability
Impromptu chemical analyses
BACTERIOLOGICAL RISK
Use of washingwater
Contaminat ion of thevegetables on their last washingat the washing station
Preventing contamination ofthe vegetables
Analysing the washing water
Changing the water according to thewashing frequency
Checking of the water analysis
Stopping the station
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2.2 LOGISTICS
2.2 - LOGISTICS
Allocation
Type Description of risk Objective Producers commitmentMonitoring and inspection
by BONDUELLE
EQUIPMENT
PHYSICAL RISK
Foreign bodieslinked totransport
Residues from previoustransport operation
Entanglement with trees, etc
Preventing the presenceof foreign bodies in thevegetables
Inspecting, emptying and cleaningthe containers according to therecommendations of the agronomicservices
Staff training
Communicating of anomalies bymanufacturers
Inspection visit by the fieldman
Foreign bodiesintroducedduringtransport
Foreign bodies (headlampinserts, glass objects)introduced during transport
Preventing the presenceof foreign bodies in thevegetables
Protecting the exposed parts of thetransport equipment
Staff training
Communicating of anomalies bymanufacturers
Inspection visit by the fieldman
CHEMICAL RISK
Contaminationby fuel andgrease
Leak on unloading of theharvest
Preventing the presence oftraces of fuel and grease
Periodically overhauling the equipment
Informing BONDUELLEs agronomicservices in the event of a leak
Inspection of the unloading site
Rejecting of the vegetables ifdetected
PRODUCT QUALITY RISK
Damage to thevegetablesduringtransport
Crushed and broken vegetables Preserving the vegetablesquality
Complying with the loading and quantityrecommendations for each vegetable
Staff training
Communicating of anomalies bymanufacturers
Inspection of the loading site
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2.2 - LOGISTICS
Allocation
Type Description of risk Objective Producers commitmentMonitoring and inspection
by BONDUELLE
EQUIPMENT
PRODUCT QUALITY RISK
BONDUELLE
Fresh Breaking of the
cold chain
Temperature fluctuation
Frostand excessive temperature
Preserving the vegetablesquality
Maintaining the temperature(cf specifications)
Checking the products temperatureon receipt Rejection if temperaturenon-compliant
STORAGE
PRODUCT QUALITY RISK
Storage at endof field
Deterioration of the vegetables
quality during storage beforeremoval
Maintaining the vegetablesquality during storage
Protecting vegetables against inclementweather detrimental to their quality
Checking the products quality onreceipt
Rodents Rodents present on the storage
sitePrevent ing damage tovegetables linked to rodents
Setting up mouse traps or a ratextermination plan outside therefrigerators
Inspection visit by the fieldman
Light andwindow glass
Breaking of bulbs or glass instorage rooms and warehouses
Preventing contaminationwith glass
Using shock-resistant lights or light fittedwith guards
Using hardwearing materials for thewindows
Inspection visit of storagechambers and warehouses
Rejecting if glass risk
Foreign bodieslinked to thepresence ofstaff on thestorage andtrimming site
bottle
food
plastic bag
cigarettes
knives
gloves and others.
Preventing the presence offoreign bodies in vegetables
Taking work breaks outside the work zone
Banning glass and cigarettes on storageand trimming sites
Training staff
Staff training
Communicating of anomalies bymanufacturers
Inspection visit by the fieldman
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Storagecondition
Temperature and hygrometryunsuited to the vegetables
Ensuring optimum vegetablestorage conditions
Ensuring the presence of infrastructuresthat are suitable and necessary topreserve the vegetables quality (building,ventilation, drying or cooling equipment)
TRACEABILITY
REGULATORY RISK
Traceability Not guaranteeing the origin of
the products produced and theirproduction conditions
Identifying the plot andbatches harvested andreceived at the factory toguarantee the traceability ofthe products produced.
Completing the documents requested
Recording the vegetable productionstages specified if necessary in thespecifications
Identifying the plots and the batchesreceived
Keeping these documents
Checking of traceability duringimpromptu audits and checks
or
Collecting and checking ofdocuments
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In addition to the risk prevention table that applies to all players involved in the farming process, vegetable purchases
made fro, suppliers include selection and evaluation steps used to check the compliance of the products with BONDUELLEsSupply Charter.
3.1 - SELECTION OF SUPPLIERS
Position of BONDUELLE Suppliers commitment Monitoring and inspection
KNOWLEDGE OF SUPPLIERS
Having information about the supplier and its companyin its technical, economic and quality aspects
Checking that the suppliers organisation is able tomeet Bonduelles requirements.
Checking the suppliers durability
Responding to the supplier identification questionnaire
Analysis of the questionnaire before continuing withthe listing process
Checking during an audit (optional)
LISTING OF PRODUCTS
Checking the products compliance in their quality,regulatory; food safety and packaging aspects, etc
Supplying a product data sheet
Completing the Bonduelle product data sheets
Signing the Bonduelle specifications or specificpurchasing requirements
Validation of product data sheets and specifications
Verification through inspection and monitoring plansfor the products received
LISTING OF SUPPLIERS:
1- Evaluation of suppliers critical process competence
PURCHASING COMPETENCE:
Ensuring distribution and compliance with therequirements of the Bonduelle specifications andsupply charter of suppliers producers
Having a producer selection process that takes intoaccount the criteria in the Bonduelle specifications and
supply charter. Auditing and evaluating producers according to the
Bonduelle charter.
Asking producers for their crop data foreach crop year (*)
Implementing monitoring plan (phytosanitary products,TMEs, etc.)
Transmitting all the elements above to Bonduelle
Analysis and validation of all the data opposite
Supplier and/or producer audit (optional)
3) SELECTION AND EVALUATION OF SUPPLIERS:
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TRACEABILITY COMPETENCE:
Need to know at all times the products life cycle, fromits origin to its distribution, including all the processand/processing stages
Putting in place of documented and reliable (upstreamand downstream) identification and traceabilitymethods.
Establishing a crisis management and product recall
procedure operating 24/7.
Checking of the product identification on receiptaccording to the requirements of the specificationsImplementing of traceability
Implementing of crisis management
Optional audit
HYGIENE AND FOOD SAFETY COMPETENCE
Guaranteeing the food safety of products preventativelyby implementing good hygiene and production practicesand a quality policy based on a risk analysis according tothe principles of the HACCP
Analysis of the supplier selection quality questionnaire
Optional audit
Verification through inspection and monitoring plans forthe products received
STAFF COMPETENCEHaving staff for each critical work station who aretrained and qualified, in particular in the hygiene andsafety rules
Optional audit
2- Evaluation of proofs of monitoring and inspection of products by suppliers
Knowing the supplier monitoring plan to judge tocapacity to manage and improve its processes
Implementing monitoring and self-monitoring plansbased on the HACCP and keeping the results availableto Bonduelle.
Implementing a process for handling non-compliancesand putting in place corrective and preventive actions
Implementing a customer complaint handling process.
Analysis of the supplier selection quality questionnaire
Implementing of traceability
Analysis of monitoring plans and results
Optional audit
Analysis of responses to complaints
3.2 - EVALUATION OF SUPPLIERSPosition of BONDUELLE Suppliers commitment Monitoring and inspection
PERIODICALLY EVALUATING SUPPLIER PERFORMANCE LEVELS AND DEFINING IMPROVEMENT PLANS
Knowing the continuous improvement process toensure the suppliers ability to improve
Taking into account the evaluation results by puttingin place an improvement plan including the necessarycorrective actions
Optional audit
Evaluation of corrective actions established and theireffectiveness
Improvement action request
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BONDUELLE has chosen the prevention of risks relating to vegetables, to give its partners, producers, suppliers and service providers an original and
functional tool to increase their contribution to the success of the vegetable supply chain.
By recalling environmentally-friendly good practices, this BONDUELLE supply charter is part of the continuance of its sustainable development policy
aimed at constantly growing and selling healthy vegetables that meet consumers expectations.
The application of this new charter, thanks to the involvement of everyone concerned, is an effective response to current issues. BONDUELLE encourages
any corporate initiatives aimed at promoting a more ecological and safer integrated farming.
This helps to protect farm resources and to reshape the future of the processed vegetable industry.
Conclusion: