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2019
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Fact Sheet

Fact Sheet 4: Food Security Standard performs on plantations in Bolivia

The Food Security Standard (FSS) was tested as a part of the sustainability certification of a group of sugar cane plantations in Bolivia. This Fact Sheet provides information on the process and outcome.

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The pilot implementation of the FSS in Bolivia in November 2018 was the third reality check after successful trials in Malaysia and Guatemala. The test took place within the regular audit of a group of farms against the sustainability standard ISCC (International Sustainability and Carbon Certification).

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The Food Security Standard (FSS) takes into account the Right to adequate Food in agricultural production. Applying the FSS in sustainability certification systems ensures that farmers, workers, and neighbouring communities are food secure.

Welthungerhilfe is one of the largest private aid organisations in Germany, independent of politics and religion. It was established in 1962, as the German section of the “Freedom from Hunger Campaign”.

Meo Carbon Solutions is an independent consulting company with a focus on sustainable development solutions, smallholder empowerment and social compliance, sustainability certification and carbon footprint improvement. Meo is working on a global scale and supporting the application of the FSS.

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