FARM ASSURANCE SECTOR
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The Assured Combinable Crops Scheme (ACCS)

The Assured Combinable Crops Scheme has become an integral part of British agriculture. By joining this independently verified scheme, endorsed by the UK's major buyers, producers will be able to market their crop to best advantage.

One of the reasons why the scheme has been so successful is the overwhelming support it has had from customers, the end users. The vast majority of flour millers, maltsters and animal feed compounders have stated that they will show a strong preference for grain from assured farms and most indicated that it would be a requirement of purchase.

A successful assessment by PAI will ensure that your ACCS certificate is issued by a widely respected and recognised certification body using only assessors who are highly experienced in your industry sector.

Benefits of the ACCS Standard

• Clear, concise standards produced in consultation with the industry
• Accepted and often required by the UK major buyers
• A demonstration of your assurance systems for hygiene and food safety
• Expands the number of outlets in which your crops can be marketed
• A specific standard for your sector
• Can be linked to other types of assessment giving savings in time and cost

Assessment Content

• Literature Requirements
• Crop Protection
• Seed Treatment
• Fertiliser and Crop Nutrition
• Crop Storage and Handling
• Hygiene
• Haulage for Members Own Transport for Off Farm Delivery
• Contractors
• GM Crops/Materials
• Complaints
• Fuel Storage
• Contaminants

Assessment Frequency
The surveillance assessment frequency will be once in every crop cycle, with a minimum of six months and a maximum of eighteen months between assessments.

Further Information
The current standards are available on the ACCS website along with access to electronic copies of required publications.

If you have any other queries relating to the assessment then please contact Ian Burton or Janette Parker at PAI on 01423 878 878.

To apply for a quotation
Please complete this online enquiry form or e-mail ian.burton@thepaigroup.com