SCS Standards Releases Revised SCS Veriflora® Standard for Public Review

Emeryville, Calif., June 8, 2023

SCS Standards is pleased to announce that a version 4.0 of the SCS-001-2 Certification Standard for Veriflora® Sustainably Grown Cut Flowers and Potted Plants is now available for public review.  

The Standard was first introduced in 2004 to provide cut flower and potted plant producers globally with a detailed roadmap to demonstrate leadership in environmental protection, social responsibility, and quality performance. With version 4-0, the Veriflora Standard is now better aligned with the Sustainably Grown standard and the evolving responsible sourcing requirements of retailers.  

The public is welcome to comment on the version 4.0 updates to the standard until July 3, 2023. To submit comments, please reach out to [email protected], or visit https://www.scsstandards.org/standards/certification-standard-veriflorar-sustainably-grown-cut-flowers-and-potted-plants.   

About SCS Standards 

SCS Standards is a non-profit organization committed to the development of standards that advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Standards are developed in alignment with best practices and guidelines provided by internationally recognized bodies to ensure a robust, transparent and collaborative approach. SCS Standards is an affiliate of Scientific Certification Systems, Inc., and is its official affiliate standards development body.