Sustainability criteria for Margarine and oils | The National Agency for Public Procurement

Margarine and oils
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	EU-organic product	Core	Technical specification
Criterion information Organic production promotes sustainable agriculture. Organic farming should respect nature's ecosystems and different natural cycles, and strive to maintain and improve the quality of soil, water, plant health and the health of animals. The balance between all elements is to be maintained and preferably improved. Criterion text Food products must be produced in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2018/848 of the European Parliament and of the Council on organic production and labelling of organic products.
	More sustainably produced palmoil in food products	Core	Technical specification
Criterion information The large-scale production of palm oil can entail serious risks for both people and the environment, such as deforestation and decreased biodiversity. The criterium contributes to improving the conditions for a transition towards a more sustainable cultivation of oil palm. Criterion text Palm oil and/or palm kernel oil, if it is contained in a product, shall be produced in such a way that, at a minimum, it covers the following: Implemented routines that ensure that the conversion to agricultural land does not result in deforestation or damage to areas of high conservation value. The evaluation of what is regarded as high conservation value can be undertaken in agreement with the High Conservation Value Approach¹, or a similar evaluation method relevant for the geographical area. The planting of oil palms on peatlands is prohibited as of November 2018. This applies to both existing and new plantations. The use of plant protection products shall be in accordance with the principles for Integrated Pest Management (IPM²). This involves preventing plant protection problems, monitoring the risk of damage in cultivations, need-based measures, as well as following up and evaluating the effectiveness of pest control measures. It is adequate that the documentation of the traceability of the palm oil/palm kernel oil can be shown through a segregated supply chain (Identity Preserved or Segregated), or through mass balance, or through the principles for credits (Credits/Book and Claim)
	Information about origin of the raw material – plant products	Core	Technical specification
Criterion information Transparency and traceability within the food supply chain is a prerequisite to being able to monitor both environmental requirements and social requirements within the supply chain. A requirement for information regarding the origin of raw material, along with the possibility for monitoring, ensures traceability for the contracting organisation. Criterion text For food products from vegetable raw material, information regarding the country(ies) of origin of the material(s) shall be available and can be presented upon request during the contract period, including any substitute items. Information regarding the raw material's country(ies) of origin shall contain: The country(ies) in which the raw material is grown. The country(ies) in which the raw material is processed, where relevant.
	More sustainably produced and segregated palm oil in food products	Advanced	Technical specification
Criterion information The large-scale production of palm oil can entail serious risks for both people and the environment, such as deforestation and decreased biodiversity. The criterium contributes to an improved traceability and more sustainable cultivation of oil palm. Criterion text Palm oil and/or palm kernel oil, if included in the product, shall be produced in such a way that at least covers the following: Implemented routines that ensure that the conversion to agricultural land does not result in deforestation or damage to areas of high conservation value. The evaluation of what is regarded as high conservation value can be undertaken in agreement with the High Conservation Value Approach¹, or a similar evaluation method relevant for the geographical area. The planting of oil palms on peatlands is prohibited as of November 2018. This applies to both existing and new plantations. The use of plant protection products shall be in accordance with the principles for Integrated Pest Management (IPM²). This involves preventing plant protection problems, monitoring the risk of damage in cultivations, need-based measures, as well as following up and evaluating the effectiveness of pest control measures. It is adequate that the documentation of the traceability of the palm oil/palm kernel oil can be shown through a segregated chain of custody (Identity Preserved or Segregated).