The U.S. Soy Sustainability Assurance Protocol (SSAP) was positively benchmarked against the European Feed Manufacturers’ Federation’s (FEFAC) Soy Sourcing Guidelines through the independent International Trade Centre (ITC) customized benchmark tool on March 8, 2016.
U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) Chair Laura Foell, an Iowa farmer, stated, “This is yet another step in the right direction for the U.S. Soy industry. The SSAP is a commitment to the future by U.S. soybean farmers. Because sustainability’s fundamental principle is continuous improvement, the SSAP is constantly evolving. We look forward to continuing to supply the EU and countries around the world with healthy, sustainable soybeans from U.S. farmers.”
soy sourcing guidelinesseek to facilitate mainstream market supply for soy, which is produced in accordance with baseline environmental and social criteria. The independent ITC benchmarking provides transparency to interested EU feed associations and member companies who wish to make further progress towards the mainstream market transition for the supply of sustainably produced soy to the EU feed sector.