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This document provides an overview of the Philippines National Ecolabelling Programme - Green Choice Philippines. Green Choice Philippines (GCP) is one of the several standard systems that are referenced in Standards Map, the interactive web-based tool on private standards developed by the T4SD program of ITC.
Support
Green Choice Philippines criteria are available free of charge from the website. Application materials can also be accessed online.
Source: Standards Map, Market Analysis Tools, International Trade Centre and the Green Choice Philippines, http://www.pcepsdi.org.ph. For more information, visit Standards Map or send us an e-mail: standardsmap@intracen.org.
Green Choice Philippines Scheme is currently operational in the following country and region
Detailed maps highlighting countries where certification / verification is possible and countries where certified products / services are sold can be generated on ITCs Standards Map website.
1 country
ASIA Philippines
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Source: Standards Map, Market Analysis Tools, International Trade Centre and the Green Choice Philippines, http://www.pcepsdi.org.ph. For more information, visit Standards Map or send us an e-mail: standardsmap@intracen.org.
Environment
Immediate requirements
Forest Chemicals / Natural Organic Inputs List of prohibited chemicals Integrated Pest/Crop Management (IPM/ICM) systems Chemical substances Fertilizers Pesticides/herbicides Other chemicals Organic natural inputs Storage/disposal/waste of chemicals Biodiversity Acquaculture density/diversity Waste Waste management - collection, treatment, disposal Reduction of waste through prevention Reuse of materials to reduce waste Recycle waste which cannot be prevented Separate solid waste criteria Pollution management Disposal of waste Water Defined use/management strategies Reduction of water through prevention Water quality Water disposal Energy Use/Management Renewable energy Energy efficiency Carbon - Climate Green-house gases emissions monitored and restricted Sequestration: soil/tree/other
Social
Work/Labor Rights - Conditions of Work Conditions of work Safety at work (ILO 184) Safe work environment
Economic
Organizational Development Compliance with local social and environmental laws and regulations Quality Quality management best practices Chiling, packaging, storage and sanitary facilities Product characteristics
Source: Standards Map, Market Analysis Tools, International Trade Centre and the Green Choice Philippines, http://www.pcepsdi.org.ph. For more information, visit Standards Map or send us an e-mail: standardsmap@intracen.org.