SDG 2 “no hunger” of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Hunger and malnutrition persist in many countries of the Global South producing agricultural commodities for global markets. The Food Security Standard helps companies involved in such agricultural production chains to fulfil their social responsibilities.
Focus
Team and Partners
The Food Security Standard and its approach will be continuously further consulted through a multi-stakeholder process, involving representatives of the private sector, the research sector, civil society, development organizations, sustainability certification schemes and administrations.
FSS Benefits
Food Security
Farmers, workers and local communities are food secure.
Human right
Producer of agricultural goods comply with the human right to food.
Due diligence
Retailer demonstrate due diligence in food security.
Sustainability
Consumers can opt for products that are also sustainable regarding food security.
Latest Publications
GFFA Panel Discussion “Aligning Biomass Production with Human Rights Due Diligence – Practical Approaches” | 17.01.2025 | Berlin
Presentation “Aligning Biomass Production with Human Rights Due Diligence – Practical Approaches” from the GFFA 2025 in Berlin.
Mapping of the Current EU Sustainability Legislation on Human Rights Due Diligence and Comparison of the Requirements with the Services of the Food Security Standard (FSS)
The FSS enables an analysis of the most relevant protected legal positions for the agricultural sector under the LkSG, the CSDDD, the EUDR, the Conflict Minerals Regulation and the FLR. In the context of the CSRD, the (comprehensive or risk-based) implementation of the FSS in the supply chain also contributes to the presentation of qualitative, supply chain-related characteristics under the ESRS standards E2, E3, S2 and S3.
FSS Stakeholder Workshop 16.09.2024 | Nairobi
Presentation “Human Rights Due Diligence in Agricultural Production” – FSS Stakeholderworkshop Nairobi, September 16th, 2024.
