Global Food Quality Standards Explained | OECD Fruit and Vegetables Scheme

The OECD Fruit and Vegetables Scheme sets international standards for fresh produce, helping high-quality fruit and vegetables move smoothly across borders. Quality matters for our health, our economies, and global food systems. By promoting harmonised standards, transparent inspections, and a shared understanding of quality, the Scheme builds trust between trading partners and confidence for consumers worldwide. It supports a more efficient, fair, and sustainable global fresh produce market, reducing food waste and trade disputes while opening new market opportunities. By enabling countries, producers, and inspectors to speak a common language of quality, it ensures consistent and reliable standards. Discover how food quality standards drive trade, strengthen food systems, and connect markets worldwide through the OECD Fruit and Vegetables Scheme: https://www.oecd.org/en/topics/fruits...