{"id":17631,"date":"2026-07-02T19:17:31","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T19:17:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/agriculture.gov.ag\/?p=17631"},"modified":"2026-07-02T19:17:31","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T19:17:31","slug":"stakeholder-input-invited-draft-caricom-standards-for-the-coconut-sector-open-for-public-comment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/agriculture.gov.ag\/index.php\/2026\/07\/02\/stakeholder-input-invited-draft-caricom-standards-for-the-coconut-sector-open-for-public-comment\/","title":{"rendered":"Stakeholder Input Invited: Draft CARICOM Standards for the Coconut Sector Open for Public Comment"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\ud83e\udef1\ud83c\udffe\u200d\ud83e\udef2\ud83c\udffe<\/span> As the CARICOM Regional Organisation for Standards and Quality (CROSQ) continues to support the strengthening of regional trade, sustainability, and competitiveness, stakeholder engagement remains essential to ensuring that our standards reflect the realities and ambitions of the region.<\/div>\n
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\"\ud83c\udf34\"<\/span> CROSQ is therefore inviting comments on two Draft CARICOM Standards designed to support sustainability, quality assurance, and improved agricultural practices within the coconut value chain.<\/div>\n
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\"\ud83d\udccc\"<\/span> Draft Standards available for review and public comments:<\/div>\n
\"\u2705\"<\/span> DCRS 88: 202x \u2013 Voluntary Sustainable Standards for Coconuts and Coconut Products \u2013 Requirements<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\"\u2705\"<\/span> DCRCP 13: 202x \u2013 Coconut \u2013 Good Agricultural Practices<\/div>\n
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\"\ud83d\udccc\"<\/span> Public Comments Period:<\/div>\n
\"\ud83d\udcc6\"<\/span> June 8th, 2026 \u2013 August 7th, 2026<\/div>\n
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\"\ud83d\udd17\"<\/span> To review both draft standards and access the public comments form, visit the CROSQ’s website here: https:\/\/lnkd.in\/e6mfW9DW<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n
or, scan the QR code below.<\/div>\n
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\"\ud83d\udccd\"<\/span> Please contact your National Bureau of Standards to submit your comments on the assigned comment form.<\/div>\n
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\"\ud83d\udce2\"<\/span> Your feedback will help ensure that the final standards are practical, relevant, and responsive to the needs of the region. Your voice matters in shaping regional standards!<\/div>\n
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#CROSQ<\/a><\/span> #CARICOM<\/a><\/span> #StandardsDevelopment<\/a><\/span> #QualityInfrastructure<\/a><\/span> #RegionalIntegration<\/a><\/span> #SustainableDevelopment<\/a><\/span> #Agriculture<\/a><\/span> #CoconutIndustry<\/a><\/span> #TradeCompetitiveness<\/a><\/span> #PublicConsultation<\/a><\/span> #StandardsMatter<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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