‧CAS優良農產品標章介紹-中文

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CAS台灣優良農產品標章(Certified Agricultural Standards)，以下簡稱CAS標章，是國產農產品及其加工品最高品質代表標章，是行政院農業委員會本著發展「優質農業」、「安全農業」、「精緻農業」的理念，自民國78年起著手推動的優良農產品標章，推行至今已普遍獲得國人的認同和信賴，並已逐漸成為國產優良農產品的代名詞。
行政院農業委員會推動CAS標章認驗證的主要目的在於提昇國產農水畜林產品及其加工品的品質水準和附加價值，保障生產者和消費大眾共同權益，並和進口農產品區隔；也期望能透過這樣的推廣與宣導，建立國產農產品在國人心目中的良好形象，且能愛好使用國產品，進而提昇國產農產品的競爭力。
推行至今（101年11月）CAS標章驗證品項計有肉品、冷凍食品、果蔬汁、食米、醃漬蔬果、即食餐食、冷藏調理食品、生鮮食用菇、釀造食品、點心食品、蛋品、生鮮截切蔬果、水產品、乳品、林產品等15大類。凡申請驗證之農產品生產業者及其產品，須經學者、專家嚴格評核把關，通過後方授予CAS標章證明，並於產品上標示CAS標章，保證CAS產品的品質安全無虞，同時也利消費者辨識。

CAS台灣優良農產品的特點
1. 原料以國產品為主。
2. 衛生安全符合要求。
3. 品質規格符合標準。
4. 包裝標示符合規定。

只有CAS產品 沒有CAS工廠
1. CAS優良農產品驗證制度為產品驗證，產品包裝上無CAS標章者就不是CAS產品。
2. CAS標章驗證生產廠可以同時生產CAS與非CAS產品，因此採購時一定要認明CAS標章。
3. CAS產品在非驗證生產廠經「重新包裝」或「再加工」就不是CAS產品。

‧CAS優良農產品標章介紹-英文

The Meaning and Purpose of CAS 

CAS is the acronym of Certified Agricultural Standards. The Council of Agriculture of the Executive Yuan, ROC initiated the CAS system in 1989, with the aim to upgrade the quality of agricultural produce and their processed products. This system also ensures the common interests of the producers, retailers and consumers.

Characteristics of CAS Premium agriculture Foods

1. Quality and composites specification must come up to CNS standards.
2. Sanitation and safety must be in accordance with the Law Governing Food 
Sanitation, ROC.
3. The package must be secure and airtight, with the content accurately stated.
4. Domestically produced raw materials are used, and the products furnish with 
local characteristics.

To ensure the above-mentioned four characteristics of CAS foods, experts at relevant administrative organizations have worked hard all the year round to supervise the CAS factories on their facilities, ingredients, production management, hygiene and quality assurance of the products routinely. Frequent inspections are also made at the distribution channels so that the safety and health of consumers can be safeguarded.

What benefits do consumers have by purchasing CAS high quality foods!
1. The products use proper ingredients and have airtight packaging, together with clear labeling to provide consumers with complete information. If the products purchased are unsatisfactory, the consumers can also express their opinions and complaints through proper channel, so that their rights can be protected properly.
2. The sanitary and safety of the food are totally guaranteed. All meat products are examined by veterinarians. The consumers will never have the chance to buy the meat products made from diseased hogs or any raw material contains illegal chemical residues.
3. The ingredients are clearly shown on package. CAS high quality foods currently provide nutrients, calories and ingredients information, so that the consumers can enjoy them much better.