SALAS INTER GROUP

EU Legislative Interests

•Food safety •Public Health •Environment •Agriculture and rural development •Consumer protection •Development and Humanitarian Aid •Employment and social affairs •Climate actions •Institutional support for the planning, management & administration of programs •Employment Policy •Advanced ICT Services for Health care •Local & regional development •Environment, environmental protection & Energy Public Finance & Economic Development • Farm to Fork Strategy • Fisheries

Communication Activities

Our experience and work over the years with Governments, European Union and Humanitarian Aid Organizations has taught us the significance of our role in the supply chain. We commit to offer dignity and relief to those who need it the most. SALAS International Group S.A. is the company that has undertaken the EU’s humanitarian operational programs for Food and Basic Material Assistance Supplies, as developed and assigned by the Fund for European Aid to the Most Deprived (FEAD). Our company has been commended by EU officials for the management of these programs and we have been characterised as the best EU company in the field of kitting and distribution of humanitarian assistance, since we operate always on time and efficiently with respect to the beneficiaries. Our company is a certified partner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Greece. It is registered in the Special Registry of Organizations of the Z' General Directorate for Development and Humanitarian Aid of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Greece. 3 PILLARS OF OPERATION Providing advisory services, experience and know-how to States which want to upgrade their services so as to deal with a humanitarian crisis and to improve the way they offer humanitarian aid to the vulnerable groups. Specialization in preparation of food kits, hygiene kits, education kits and shelter kits for NGOs, international organisations (EU, UN, etc) or local governments. We tailor solutions that aim to relieve the weak social groups, based on their needs. Undertaking the entire management and consulting (from A to Z) to offer complete solutions for private and multinational companies, charity foundations, and of course individuals who desire to provide humanitarian aid.Salas group is contributing to the policy formulation of legal acts of the EU pertaining to public health and food and is implementing various campaigns and events as well as participating in EU interest conferences and congresses promoting those EU policies and advocating at EU, National, Regional, and at the level of Municipalities. We are interested in contributing to the policy formulation that is related to the Farm to Fork legislative initiatives. In this context, we intend to participate in the ongoing public consultations and submit our findings to DG SANTE. Among others, we are interested in the new rules regarding the micro-organisms used in plant protection products. Furthermore, the projects implemented under the EU FEAD- Fund for European Aid to the Most Deprived provide special support to families that are evaluated, based on their standard of living, as vulnerable groups by the official bodies of the State (Municipalities, Regions, etc.) The aim is to ensure the availability of, access to, and consumption of food in the effort to alleviate the conditions of deprivation, through the regular distribution of food (& basic material assistance supplies) targeting specifically EU policies regarding Food Safety, Public Health, Employment, and social affairs, Food Security Policy. Most importantly we are aligned with the contingency plan for ensuring food supply and food security in times of crisis, in line with the relevant EU framework legislation for sustainable food systems, with the view to further accelerate the transition towards a sustainable food system. In addition, Environmental protection is of the utmost importance. We are committed to having a positive impact on people and the planet. We choose to use the most environmentally friendly packaging which is recyclable. All plastics we use are based on renewable or recycled materials that contribute to the Farm to fork EU policy as well the new Circular Economy action plan. In this context, we are interested in the follow-up of the circular economy policy. More specifically, the priorities and the new mandate of the EU Platform on Food Losses & Food Waste are for us of particular interest. We intend to intervene in order to shape future actions.

Interests Represented

Promotes their own interests or the collective interests of their members

Member Of

Salas Group is a member of International Humanitarian Aid Foundation (IHAF) https://www.ihaf.eu/ There is a list of the network and collaborations of SALAS Group below: Greek Fund for European Aid to the Most Deprived (FEAD/ΤΕΒΑ) Holy Archdiocese of Athens ADMINISTRATIVE REGION OF ATTICA ADMINISTRATIVE REGION OF PELOPONNESE ADMINISTRATIVE REGION OF WEST. MACEDONIA ADMINISTRATIVE REGION OF WESTERN GREECE ADMINISTRATIVE REGION OF CENTRAL GREECE ADMINISTRATIVE REGION OF IONIAN ISLANDS MUNICIPALITY OF VOLOS MUNICIPALITY OF LESVOS MUNICIPALITY OF KATERINI MUNICIPALITY OF LARISA MUNICIPALITY OF KARDITSA MUNICIPALITY OF PERISTERI MUNICIPALITY OF MANTOUDI -LIMNI- AGIA ANNA MUNICIPALITY OF ISTAIA - AIDIPSOS MUNICIPAL UNITY OF DYSTOS MUNICIPAL UNITY OF AYLONARI MUNICIPAL UNITY OF KONISTRA MUNICIPAL UNITY OF ERETRIA

Organisation Members

Salas Group is a member of International Humanitarian Aid Foundation (IHAF) International Humanitarian Aid Foundation work (IHAF) focuses on preventing and alleviating human suffering, thereby contributing to the maintenance and promotion of human dignity and peace in the world. However, conflict-war, climate change, disasters, inequality and the COVID-19 pandemic mean one in nine people globally is still going to bed hungry and famine looms for millions. In conflict situations, we bring relief to exhausted populations and use food assistance to build pathways to peace and stability. Our timely intervention at times of heightened crisis has helped pull people back from the brink of starvation. Our work to build resilience, adapt to a changing climate, promote good nutrition and improve food systems is helping lay the foundations for a more prosperous future for millions. https://www.ihaf.eu/ Spitiki Kouzina is a Retail Chain in 26 locations throughout Attica, providing freshly cooked food. https://www.salasintergroup.com/?lang=el https://spitikikouzina.gr/ Humanitarian Aid Operations SALAS’s humanitarian arm, including food kits, hygiene kits, shelter kits, and education kits, can be considered part of its operational network as it works with governments, the EU, and NGOs.

Additional Information

EU GRANTS from "EU FEAD- Fund for European Aid to the Most Deprived"