The ProTerra Standard

Created in 2006, the ProTerra Standard has a long-standing history and experience in promoting sustainability in the food and feed supply chain and segregated non-GMO materials.

The ProTerra Standard version 4.1

The new version of the ProTerra Standard empathizes the following key issues:

  • Human rights and good labour practices such as workplace safety, equal opportunities, and particular attention to preventing child and forced labour;
  • Good agricultural practices, regarding soil fertility, water management and continuous efforts to reduce the use of fertilisers and pesticides;
  • Deforestation, Biodiversity, High Conservation Values. Special focus to through rigorous Non-GMO requirements.

Download the full version:

PROTERRA-CERTIFICATION-STANDARD-V-4-1

PROTERRA CERTIFICATION STANDARD - V 4.1

PROTERRA-INTERPRETATION-FOR-EUROPE-V-1-0

PROTERRA INTERPRETATION FOR EUROPE - V 1.0

PROTERRA-INTERPRETATION-FOR-SMALLHOLDERS-V-2-0

PROTERRA STANDARD INTERPRETATION FOR SMALLHOLDERS - V 2.0

ProTerra Insecta

PROTERRA INSECTA STANDARD -
V 1.0

ProTerra Standard – Appendices

ProTerra Standard Appendix A

This document contains the List of commercialized GM crops and their derivates. It serves as a first GM risk assessment.

ProTerra Standard Appendix B

This document contains the List of relevant International Treaties and Conventions.

ProTerra Standard Appendix C

This document contains the list of Pesticides listed in the WHO classes 1a and b and II. It refers to Rotterdam Convention and Stockholm Convention.

ProTerra Standard Appendix D

This document contains specific guidelines for the ProTerra certification of crop trees.