Obtala Resources Limited Farm Certification: Tanzania (6394U)
July 31 2015 - 1:00AM
UK Regulatory
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RNS Number : 6394U
Obtala Resources Limited
31 July 2015
31 July 2015
Obtala Resources Limited
("Obtala" or the "Company")
(AIM: OBT)
Farm Certification: Tanzania
Obtala Resources Limited (AIM:OBT), the vertically integrated
agribusiness, timber and retail company, is pleased to announce
that it has be awarded the internationally recognized farm
GLOBALG.A.P. certification for its agricultural operations in
Tanzania.
The Company has received notification from our consultants that
the GLOBALG.A.P. Certification has been awarded to our farming
operation in Tanzania. This is a significant milestone for the
Company and overcomes a barrier to entry with many international
food groups.
GLOBALG.A.P. is the internationally recognized standard for farm
production. The core product standard is the result of years of
intensive research and collaboration with industry experts,
producers and retailers around the globe. The goal is safe and
sustainable agricultural production to benefit farmers, retailers
and consumers throughout the world.
GLOBALG.A.P. Certification covers:
-- Food safety and traceability
-- Environment (including biodiversity)
-- Workers' health, safety and welfare
-- Animal welfare
-- Includes;
o Integrated Crop Management (ICM),
o Integrated Pest Control (IPC),
o Quality Management System (QMS), and
o Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)
GLOBALG.A.P. demands, among other things, greater efficiency in
production. It improves business performance and reduces waste of
vital resources. It also requires a general approach to farming
that builds in best practices for generations to come.
We continue to address additional requirements to secure BRC
Global Standards Certification for the processing unit, which will
allow us to export internationally to food producers, wholesalers
and retailers. An audit inspection was conducted in late June and a
certification audit is expected in October 2015.
Commenting on today's announcement, Francesco Scolaro, Chairman
of Obtala, said: "As a Board we are very pleased to have gained the
GLOBALG.A.P. certification. The award is the result of much hard
work and time ensuring full compliance with required international
food safety standards. I personally want to thank the team on the
ground for their efforts as we can now access new market
opportunities for our projects, which will have a positive impact
on the Company and importantly the local community in Tanzania. We
are working towards BRC Global Standards Certification on the
processing unit and hope to have the certification audit in
October. The award of these certificates, coupled with the Export
Processing Zone ("EPZ") Award, received in late 2014, will greatly
enhance market opportunities for the farm and processing unit, in a
highly attractive business sector which is expected to continue
experiencing strong growth. I look forward to updating shareholders
in due course."
Obtala Resources
Francesco Scolaro - Chairman
Simon Rollason - Managing
Director
www.obtalaresources.com +44 (0)20 7099 1940
ZAI Corporate Finance Limited
(Nomad) +44 (0)20 7060 2220
Ray Zimmerman
Richard Morrison
Brandon Hill Capital (Broker) +44 (0)20 3463 5000
Jonathan Evans
Square 1 Consulting (Public
Relations) +44 (0)20 7929 5599
David Bick
Mark Longson
Other information:
GLOBALG.A.P.
"Putting Food Safety and Sustainability on the Map"
http://www.globalgap.org
G.A.P. stands for Good Agricultural Practice - and GLOBALG.A.P.
is the worldwide standard that assures it.
GLOBALG.A.P. is a global organization with a crucial objective:
safe, sustainable agriculture worldwide. GLOBALG.A.P. sets
voluntary standards for the certification of agricultural products
around the globe-and more and more producers, suppliers and buyers
are harmonizing their certification standards to match.
The purpose of GLOBALG.A.P. is to create private sector
incentives for agricultural producers worldwide to adopt safe and
sustainable practices to make this world a better place to live in
for our children. Globally connecting farmers and brand owners in
the production and marketing of safe food to provide reassurance
for consumers. GLOBALG.A.P. lays the foundation for the protection
of scarce resources by the implementation of Good Agricultural
Practices with a promise for a sustainable future.
BRC Global Standards
http://www.brcglobalstandards.com/
BRC Global Standards is a leading safety and quality
certification programme, used by over 22,000 certificated suppliers
in 123 countries, with certification issued through a worldwide
network of accredited certification bodies.
The Standards guarantee the standardisation of quality, safety
and operational criteria and ensure that manufacturers fulfil their
legal obligations and provide protection for the end consumer. BRC
Global Standards are now often a fundamental requirement of leading
retailers.
This information is provided by RNS
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