Library
This section is part of the SCI archive and can be freely consulted for information and reference purposes.
Key information regarding The Supply Chain Initiative:
Questions and answers on The Supply Chain Initiative
Implementation package
- Principles of Good Practice in vertical relationships in the food supply chain (in 23 EU languages)
- Recommendation for good practice in relation to the principles of fair dealing, information, confidentiality and justifiable request
- Rules of Governance and Operations (adopted 02 February 2018, replaces the Framework, available in 23 EU languages)
- Framework for the implementation and enforcement of the Principles of Good Practice in vertical relations in the food supply chain (in 22 EU languages) (has been replaced by the Rules of Governance and Operations on 02 February 2018)
- Why join the SCI?
Tools for companies
- Self-assessment tool
- Check-list: SCI requirements for good practices in trading relations
- Model letter to communicate registration to business partners - its use is optional and companies that wish to use it are free to modify the text to adapt it to their own circumstances, in conformity with their obligations under the Rules of Governance and Operations.
- A poster and a leaflet for your communication
Annual compliance survey
Tools for national associations
- Guidelines for the establishment of national platforms: webpage, PDF
- Compatibility table for comparing national provisions with the provisions of the Supply Chain Initiative with a view to request mutual recognition
- Mapping gathering information on national federations and existing platforms.
Governance Group activities
Decisions of the Governance Group
- Decision 1: UK and double jeopardy: webpage, PDF
- Decision 2: UK and compatibility of The Supply Chain Initiative to GSCOP: webpage, PDF (see also Annex I and Annex II)
- Decision 3: The dispute resolution options foreseen in contracts: webpage, PDF
- Decision 4: Compatibility of the Belgian Code of Conduct with The Supply Chain Initiative: webpage, PDF (see also Annex I and Annex II - coming soon)
- Decision 5: Registration of SMEs: webpage, PDF
- Decision 6: Compatibility of the Italian legislation with the Supply Chain Initiative: webpage, PDF (see also Annex I and Annex II)
Annual Report
Mid-term Review (April 2014)
1st Annual Report (2014)
2nd Annual Report (2015)
3rd Annual Report (2016)
4th Annual Report (2017)
5th Annual Report (2018) - [pages view]