Certification of the management system for the reduction of food waste
The "GO 2 FOOD SAVING" service for the measurement, prevention and reduction of food waste
Food waste has reached very high levels in Europe and worldwide, negatively impacting the environment, the economy and society. To date, the largest quantities of food waste come from the domestic sector, from the catering sector and from retail. It is therefore necessary to make efforts to reduce problems in waste management, greenhouse gas emissions and related social and economic impacts, promoting sustainable practices throughout the supply chain to guarantee responsible consumption.
In this perspective, RINA has created the "GO 2 FOOD SAVING" (GO2FS) certification service, which defines the minimum requirements of a management system aimed at achieving an efficient reduction of food losses and waste through a responsible approach aimed at optimizing processes and resources, improving the related socio-environmental and economic impacts.
The GO2FS Standard, in line with the objectives of the 2030 Agenda and the principles contained in the Farm to Fork, is applicable to all organizations of any type and size, public or private, involved in every stage of the agri-food chain, including direct or indirect catering and Public Administration services.
The advantages of GO2FS certification are:
- Improve/optimize processes, manage and minimize food loss and waste, resulting in cost reduction.
- Credibly and reliably disseminate one’s commitment to the fight against food waste on the market, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the 2030 Agenda.
- Identify indicators to monitor and improve the commitment carried out by the organization in the fight against food waste.
Certification process
Those who wish to certify, to start the certification process, must follow these steps:
- Completion of the information questionnaire
- Sending the offer by RINA and, upon its acceptance, conclusion of the contract
- Document verification and audit on the site
- Issuance of the "GO2FS" certificate valid for three years with periodic annual checks.
The certification attests to the systemic approach to the management of food waste reduction by the organization and entitles the use of the "GO2FS" logo.
