In response to a British Retail Consortium (BRC) request, AIC have developed the following details regarding the sustainable sourcing of soya from Brazil. The main areas that are addressed are deforestation and worker welfare.

• FEMAS Sustainability Brazilian Soya Summary    (35kb)
  Facing the challenges of sustainable soya production from Brazil
  In June 2006 the Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) was asked by the British Retail Consortium (BRC) to respond to the various NGO claims that soya from Brazil was causing deforestation and
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• FEMAS Soya Certificate Flow Chart    (31kb)
  FEMAS Certification options for the supply of Brazilian soya to the
  UK feed and food industry
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• FEMAS Responsible Procurement - Brazil    (67kb)
  This Schedule must be used in conjunction with the FEMAS Module for Responsible Procurement of Agricultural & Natural Products.
  Certification of Brazilian Soya beans or Soya products against this Schedule confirms that the Soya beans concerned (and from which any related Soya products are derived) were grown on farms, and
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• FEMAS Module for Responsible Sourcing    (236kb)
  This standard is based on the following general principles:
  . Agricultural and natural products come from producers/facilities where there is no irreparable damage caused to internationally significant or legally protected natural environments, as a consequence of product supply activities.
  . Socially responsible employment practices ensure workers are afforded basic rights.
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