Certification and Safety of Agricultural Products and Food

Historical review of certification systems at National and European level.

Basic concepts of certification of the quality, safety and environmental impact of agricultural products. Deepening in the certification of agricultural products: quality, safety, nutritional value, traditional character (PDO), (PGI), organic products, etc.

Agricultural marketing and certification. Agricultural product certification standards. Competitive advantage and added value of certified agricultural products. Certification procedures and prerequisites. Approaching a certification plan for agricultural products and model agri-food companies.

National and European legislation on food safety and hygiene.

Deepening in quality assurance in primary production: AGRO standards - Global Gap standard, etc.

Applications – Examples of certification of agricultural products and modern agri-food businesses with certified production processes.