How the code was developed

The code has been developed by a multi-shake holder group comprising HoAB members, the condederation of Bhutan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in designing the code consideration was given to:

The relevant Law of Bhutan 
– The concerns of Bhutan Civil Society
– The needs of the farms
– The key concerns of the international flower market

The Code that produced contains standards for:
– Systems and record keeping
– Good Agricultural Practices
– Protection of the Environment
– Occupational Safety and Health
– Employment practices

The Benefits of Implementation 

• Code Provide useful guidance about standards and systems so it is a good management tool for tropics that have not previously received the necessary attention.
• Farm staff performance and commitment to the farm improves as a result of the training and support provided by the Association and Stakeholders.
• Farm staff realizes that they can be successful and make changes that improve practices on the farm.
• They have put systems in place that make routine management and progress to international labels easier.
• Farm employees benefit from improvement to farm safety and facilities.
• Standards of waste management have improved
• Country profile as seen by flower buyers has improved.