Сертификационните схеми в хранителния сектор - инструмент на устойчиво производство (Certification scheme in food sector - instrument for sustainable production)

Ivanova, Daniela and Vasileva, Elka and Tipova, Nina and Stefanov, Stilian (2013): Сертификационните схеми в хранителния сектор - инструмент на устойчиво производство (Certification scheme in food sector - instrument for sustainable production). Published in: International Conference “Sustainable development and management practices Bulgaria – Bavaria”, New Bulgarian University – Sofia No. Proceeding of Conference, Ed. “Avangard print” – Ruse (2014): pp. 301-308.

Abstract

The food industry has been seen as one of the most successful sectors in Bulgaria with potential to growth. At the same time agriculture and food industry have had large negative effect on the environment. For reduction of the potential harmful environmental impact caused by agricultural and food sector it is time to transform into a sustainable production. Certification schemes are one of the most common policy instruments used for promoting sustainable production and consumption. A total 90 producers in food sector were asked about motivation for certification, the challenges and outcomes of certification. The survey provides information on existing certification schemes (system certification and products certification) among companies in the food sector in Bulgaria.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• English Title: Certification scheme in food sector - instrument for sustainable production
• Language: Bulgarian
• Keywords: sustainable production, certification, food industry, Bulgaria
• Subjects: L - Industrial Organization > L1 - Market Structure, Firm Strategy, and Market Performance; L - Industrial Organization > L1 - Market Structure, Firm Strategy, and Market Performance > L15 - Information and Product Quality ; Standardization and Compatibility; Z - Other Special Topics > Z1 - Cultural Economics ; Economic Sociology ; Economic Anthropology; Z - Other Special Topics > Z1 - Cultural Economics ; Economic Sociology ; Economic Anthropology > Z18 - Public Policy

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