VKL certification for agricultural contract work.
VKL stands for Food Quality Loonwerk and is a quality system for the agricultural contracting sector. VKL certification shows that your organization meets safety requirements within agriculture and trade.
The certification is intended for companies whose activities largely consist of agricultural contract work. Think of soil tillage, fertilization, crop protection, and harvesting activities for arable farming and fodder production.
Compliance with industry guidelines.
VKL certification assesses whether your organization operates in a safe, hygienic and structured manner. It looks at working practices, procedures and compliance with sector guidelines.
There are two levels of certification:
- VKL* - focuses on compliance with the minimum regulations associated with business activities
- VKL** - also includes its own analysis of food quality aspects and a continuous improvement cycle. So you choose the level that suits your organization and ambitions.
- VKL-G - includes agricultural contract work as well as small-scale trade in crop protection products.
Supervision of agricultural contract work companies
We provide VKL certification for agricultural contract work companies. Our auditors know the practice of the sector and understand the daily challenges surrounding (food) safety and hygiene in agricultural contract work.
With VKL certification you benefit from clear advantages:
- You demonstrate that you meet food safety and occupational hygiene requirements
- You increase trust with clients and chain partners
- You work according to recognized standards such as the European General Food Law.
- You strengthen your market position within the agricultural sector
- You secure quality and safety structurally within your organization.
Safe and future-proof sector
With VKL you invest in quality, reliability and continuity. You show that your organization takes responsibility for people, machines and products. In this way you build long-term partnerships and a strong position in the agricultural chain.
Frequently asked questions about VKL
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Frequently asked questions about VKL
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VKL is a quality system for agricultural contract work. It is intended for companies performing work with agricultural machinery for plant and animal production.
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VKL focuses on compliance with minimum legal requirements. VKL** goes further and also includes its own food quality analysis and a continuous improvement cycle.
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VKL is recognized by GLOBALG.A.P. and aligns with HACCP criteria and the European General Food Law.
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You demonstrate that you work safely, hygienically and professionally, increase trust with clients and strengthen your market position.
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Not legally, but many clients in the agriculture and food chain require it.
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Three years, with annual periodic audits to continue to demonstrate compliance.