The Colombian National Platform is coordinated by the Colombian Institute of Technical Standards and Certification (ICONTEC), the only Standardization Body in Colombia and advisor to the national government, representative for Colombia to the international standardization bodies such as ISO, IEC, COPANT and support of the national government in the negotiating groups for the Andean Community, FTAA among others. ICONTEC has more than 50 years of experience in the promotion, development and support in the application of Colombian and international technical and sustainability standards, contributing to competitiveness, quality improvement, sustainable development and commercial relations.
The National Platform for Voluntary Sustainability Standards (VSS) serves as a mechanism to strengthen the capacities of public and private entities in Colombia in terms of sustainability, being an initiative that contributes to the Colombian Strategy for the Implementation of the SDGs (CONPES 3918). Coordinated by ICONTEC, the platform brings together entities from the National Government, the United Nations Forum on Sustainability Standards (UNFSS), and stakeholders from the Colombian agri-food sector. The platform is currently recognized as an established national multi-stakeholder platform on VSS.
Structure
Steering Committee is led by the Colombian Institute of Technical Standards and Certification (ICONTEC)
Multi-Stakeholder Committee integrated by:
Governmental agencies
National standardization bodies
Representatives from private sector industries
Civil society
Academia
Activities on VSS
Networking with multiple stakeholders in the dissemination of VSS
Raise awareness on Colombian’s sustainability prospects and their advancement in the light of VSS implementation
Contribute to develop international research about benefits and impacts of VSS in Colombian agri-food sector
Launch Date:
2021
Contact:
Daniel Trillos
Subdirector of Standardization
dtrillos@icontec.org
6078888 Ext. 1411
Website of the Colombian National Platform
Related Documents:
Revista Normas y Calidad – Page 28
Under Development:
Case Study – Impacts of Voluntary Sustainability Standards in Colombian Avocado Hass Industry (UNCTAD/IISD/ICONTEC)
