Flower Label Certification
The Flower Label Certification Programs ensure that flowers are grown in a healthy work environment where employees know their rights, are treated equitably and where the environment is not abused. Being certified also means that we adhere to Kenya s Labor Laws, International Codes of Conduct (ICC) for social and environmental practices and also, the International Labor Organization (ILO) codes. Magana Flowers Kenya Limited is committed to fostering the responsible and safe production of cut flowers, the promotion of a safe working environment for all its employees, safeguarding and protecting the welfare of workers in accordance with the Laws of Kenya and safeguarding and protecting the natural environment while growing flowers.
Currently we are members of the following Flower Label Certification Programs:
In 1996, independent flower growers and exporters came together to form the Kenya Flower Council (KFC). According to KFC documentation, their main aim Is to ensure that accepted international standards of environmental protection and worker welfare are adhered to and are fully recognized in European markets .
In addition, it states that, The existence of KFC allows for flower growers of Kenya to speak with one voice and to ensure its members responsibilities are recognized and met by enforcing strict adherence to its rules and regulations .
KFC conducted its initial audit of Magana Flowers along with Bureau Veritas Quality International (BVQI). After auditing our systems and practices, we were awarded silver certification. This level of achievement means existence of Good Agricultural Practices (GAP).
http://www.kenyaflowers.co.ke
MPS is an international accredited environmental standard based on registration. The goal of MPS is that participating companies should reduce their impact on the environment to a minimum. In 1995 the Dutch floriculture sector took the initiative to found MPS. MPS encourages the environmental aware cultivation of flowers, plants, bulbs, parental material, and nursery stock products of thousands of participants all over the world. Apart from growers, traders and florists also take part in the MPS program.
Together their efforts make a contribution to improving the world we live in and to making essential gains for the environment. MPS does not only concern itself with the environment, but safety, health and conditions of employment also play a role. Those MPS participants who meet all of the social requirements may use the socially qualified label to make this known.
http://www.st-mps.nl/asp/aboutmps.asp?sitid=17
The Ethical Trading Initiative is a ground-breaking alliance of companies, trade unions and voluntary organisations. We work in partnership to improve the working lives of people across the globe who make or grow consumer goods
http://www.ethicaltrade.org/
Fairtrade is a global organization working to secure a better deal for farmers and workers.
http://www.fairtrade.net/
Sedex, the Supplier Ethical Data Exchange, is a membership organisation for businesses committed to continuous improvement of the ethical performance of their supply chains.
http://www.sedex.org.ukAFFILIATED WITH
