The document discusses standards and standardization within Horizon 2020. It notes that Horizon 2020 will support the market uptake of innovation through activities like proof-of-concept, piloting, demonstration, setting technical standards, and pre-commercial procurement. Standards can be identified and developed through Horizon 2020 calls, and standardization bodies may be included in project consortia. The document provides examples of potential standardization roles and impacts in agriculture and organic farming projects.

1. HORIZON 2020
Development of new standard and implementation of
standardization roadmaps (include international cooperation).
Standard quality of Biohumus: More than a test
ACRONYM: BIOPASS

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HORIZON 2020
Horizon 2020 standardization
BIOPASS
“ Stronger support will be given to the market take-up of
innovation, including by the public sector. This will include
more proof-of-concept, piloting and demonstration. It will
involve a better use of the potential of research infrastructures,
as well as setting technical standards, pre-commercial
procurement and strengthened loan and equity financing.”

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Standards in Horizon 2020 Calls
 Mapping of relevant standards
 Standardization gap analysis
 Development of new standards
 Development and implementation of standardization roadmaps (may include
international cooperation)
 Etc
Even if not specifically mentioned in the call standards can be identified by project
proposers.
Standardization bodies can be included in the consortium. This should be
addressed at proposal stage.

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Armoury of standardization ‘tools’
HORIZON 2020
BIOPASS
Fundamental
Terminology,
conventions,
signs,
symbols
Specifications for
products,
services,
systems,
performance
Armoury of
standardization
‘tools’
Armoury of
standardization
‘tools’
Organization and
management
system standards
Test methods
and analytical
methods

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HORIZON 2020
PRESENTATION OF A PRE- PROPOSAL
BIOPASS
Creating high-tech laboratories ( test centers) certification reproducers in the
light of smart specialization strategies (take into account specific
characteristics of rural regions). The project foresees and delivery (transfer) of
documented best practices of the Regions ( more developed ) successfully
planned and implemented and provide these innovation in other regions
( less developed ). As a result of the project will creation and multiplication of
interactive platform "quality label for organic products ". Development and
implementation of standardization roadmaps (may include international
cooperation)

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HORIZON 2020
POSSIBLE ROLE IN THE PROJECT
BIOPASS
 Creating a new partnership and cooperation through technology transfer with innovation content (know-
how), work methods and innovative forms of development and implementation of a system for quality
management system and quality assurance in the production of bio-humus red Californian worms and bio
products in agriculture in general. With the help of the partner to transfer experience to the Association and
the methodology of certification and accreditation in respect of the implementation of quality standards in
the production process and production.
 To obtain operators their " passport" for the realization of its products in the markets, we specialize in controls
related to the most stringent international standards. Attainable future impact of the project :
Strengthening the capacity of the Association in offering certification services to producers of bio-humus
and bio production in agriculture to be able to sustainably combat this tool alone.
 Organic farming, from planting to processing, and suggests the use of certified quality growth substrate, as
is bio-humus red Californian worms. Using it in farming of crop production has benefits: environmental
protection, biodiversity conservation, and protection of the entire ecosystem.
 Development and implementation of control systems and verification that will allow everyone to
participate, covering the relevant accurate and clear criteria.

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HORIZON 2020
SETTING UP THE CONSORTIUM COLLABORATION
BIOPASS
Challenges
Partnership and interaction that produces technology transfer with innovative content,
working methods and innovative forms of development and introduction of a quality
management system to ensure the quality of the production of organic products . With
the help of a partner organization will be transferred to regions methodology innovation
certification and accreditation for the introduction of quality standards of production.
PARTNERS IN THE PROJECT
ORGANIZATION OF BULGARIA
ORGANIZATION OF FRANCE
ORGANIZATION OF LITHUANIA
YOU ARE WELCOME to take part as a project partner or even project coordinator.

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HORIZON 2020
MULTI - ACTOR APPROACH,
RESEACH INVOLVING THE AGRICULTURAL COMMUNITY
BIOPASS
Multi-actor approach, research involving the agricultural community
• End-users and multipliers of research results such as farmers and farmers’ groups, advisors, enterprises and
others, should be closely involved throughout the whole project period. This should lead to innovative
solutions that are more likely to be applied in the field, because those who need the solutions will be
involved right from the start: from defining the questions, to planning, to implementing research work, to
experiments and right up until possible demonstrations and dissemination. The project will be a success
because we all worked together, helped each other and kept being enthusiastic about this new idea
• Management of soil fertility is one of the major challenges facing the organic farme.
• Organic farming aims to build up, or at least maintain, soil nutrient reserves whilst at the same time
maximising nutrient recycling and reducing external inputs. Only skilful management can address this
apparent conflict. Efficient management of nutrients, soil structure and soil biology should ensure good
yields of crops and healthy animals. Poor management can result in poor yields, poor animal health and
increased environmental pollution. Organic farming recognises the soil as being central to a sustainable
farming system.

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HORIZON 2020
PITFALLS AND PROBLEMS
BIOPASS
Pitfalls and problems
• There is a strong need to design more
resilient agro ecosystems that are both
economically viable and maximise the
use of ecologically-based solutions to
reduce pests, diseases and weeds in
agriculture and enhance resilience of
the system as far as possible by efficient
biological and ecological control.
• Ensuring quality and safety of organic
food along the processing chain
• Consumers expect organic food to be
of high quality and produced in a
sustainable context. Organic food
processing needs to recognize that
within the food market more products
have become complex multi-step
processed outputs. The impact of
intensive
•processing might threaten the product
quality and sustainability of organic
alternatives.
•Organic food-processing standards
generally prohibit the use of synthetic
chemicals, many preservatives and other
food additives that are widely used in the
processing of conventional foods.
Maintaining an extended shelf life is
therefore a greater challenge for organic
food processors.
•The specific principles and methods of
processing are not precisely defined and
standards have not been elaborated.
Therefore, tools need to be developed
and made available to assess quality
characteristics for organic food
processing and to align the processing of
organic food, while minimizing
environmental impact and
•safeguarding food quality.

10. HORIZON 2020
THE INTEGRATED APPROACH
BIOPASS
Step 4:
Select
based
on
stand
ards
need/
potent
ial
Step 5:
Perform
research
project
Research
project
development
Step 1: Identify
new areas
Step 3:Draft
programmes and
proposals
Step 2:Screen
existing standards
and needs
Step 6:
Identify
standards
potential of
project
results
Step 7: Protect,
diffuse & implement
project results
Step 8:Use
standards &
standardization as
transfer channel
Step 9:Evaluate
research programme
& project results
Standardsandstandardization
asoutputevaluationcriteria

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HORIZON 2020
EXPECTED IMPACT
BIOPASS
Expected impact:
• Increased awareness and dialogue across sectors on availability,
needs and options for smart use of agricultural waste, by-and co-
products through creation of joint stakeholders platform and other joint
structures.
• Improved resource efficiency through reduction of waste and
improved waste management in primary production.
• Increased opportunities for valorisation of waste, by-and co-products
resulting in environmental and economic benefits for the farming
sector (development of new products and processes).
• Enhanced competitiveness through more varied and/or new types of
sources for bio-products and bio-energy in the agro-food
(conventional and organic) and bio economy sectors.
• Improved soil quality and crop productivity – through an optimal use of
crop waste (taking into account the need to maintain soil organic
matter levels) and nutrient recovery.
• Improved water quality – reducing pollution and eutrophication of
ground waters, and thus indirectly marine waters.
• Improved air quality – by reducing livestock emissions.

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