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High standards along the entire supply chain

The METRO GROUP assortments include numerous high-value private label items alongside branded products. For these, the METRO GROUP carries direct product responsibility. Suppliers must meet high standards from manufacture to the store shelf. These include demanding quality specifications and observance of animal welfare environmental aspects and human rights. Today and in the future, a range of corporate guidelines and globally recognized directives and test systems help offer the customer a wide and high-value product range.

Image: Quality control in the labFlawless quality

The quality assurance system for food products in all METRO GROUP countries has been setting standards for years and undergoes continual development. More about quality management in the METRO GROUP in Topic Special Quality assurancePage opens in new browser window

Image: Grapefruit harvest in Vietnam: good supplier working conditionsSocially acceptable working conditions

METRO GROUP suppliers are obliged to respect basic human rights and current national legislation.
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Image: Agricultural products: suppliers must observe environmental obligationsEnvironmental protection measures

The METRO GROUP compliant manufacturing conditions and environmentally-friendly products. more

Image: Vaccinating breeding animals in IndiaCooperation with suppliers

Within the framework of cooperation, the METRO GROUP supports its suppliers in numerous countries in meeting internationally recognized standards.
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Image: Commitment to animal welfareCommitment to animal welfare

Whether we are discussing species-appropriate chicken farming or rabbit husbandry: METRO GROUP prefers the dialogue with experts about the multi-facetted issue of animal welfare.
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