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assessment regarding climate (1.3.5), if this is carried out.
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are free of pests crops
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with different rooting depths and soil uses to enhan
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organization
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Chemical substances used for livestock or pets are not included in the scope of this standard.
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5 Social 5.2 Freedom 5.2.1 ILO
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Right toCore Representatives
criterion
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and Collective 1971 (No. 143)
Bargaining Convention, 1949 (No. 98)
5 Social 5.2 Freedom 5.2.2 ILO Workers Core
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5 Social 5.2 Freedom 5.2.3 ILO Workers
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leaveRepresentatives
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and protections Recommendation,
in case of illness,1971 (No. 143)
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5 Social 5.3 Wages 5.3.2 and/or
(CBA), whichevercriterion
benefits
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5 Social 5.3 Wages 5.3.5 ILO
ILO Protection
Protection Coreof
ofcriterion
Wages
Wages Recommendation,
Convention, 1949 (No. 194995)(No.85)
5 Social 5.3 Wages 5.3.7 Work of equal Corevalue
criterion
is remunerated with equal pay without discrimination e.g., on gender or
5 Social 5.3 Wages 5.3.8 ILO Equal Remuneration
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ILO Private Employment Agencies Convention, 1951 (No.100)
Convention, 1997 (No.181)
5 Social 5.3 Wages 5.3.10 Core criterion
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5 Social 5.5 Workin5.5.3 ILO Maternity
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supervision Convention,
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6 Environm6.5 Water 6.5.1 Producers
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