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Simvia Chain connects with On the way to PlanetProof, enabling simple supplier approval
By Caoilinn O’kelly
August 4, 2026
Key takeaways
Simvia Chain now integrates with the “On the way to PlanetProof” database to automatically collect and validate supplier certificate data, reducing manual compliance checks.
Users only need to enter an “On the way to PlanetProof” identifier once, with status updates reflected instantly in Simvia Chain.
Simvia Chain keeps certificate, product, and company information up-to-date based on the On the way to PlanetProof identifier.
The interface with On the way to PlanetProof makes it easier to retrieve and verify multiple producers’ certification without direct requests.
Simvia Chain connects with 'on the way to PlanetProof' enabling simple supplier approval
On the way to PlanetProof certification has grown rapidly as a certificate and has become a requirement for Dutch supermarkets to ensure produce is produced in a sustainable manner. At the same time Simvia has expanded its network of fresh produce buyers across Europe rapidly.
As On the way to PlanetProof has grown in importance, so have requests from our users to build an interface and automatically collect and validate certificate information from their platform’’. Says Nico Broersen - Managing Director of Simvia. ‘’We were therefore also very pleased that SMK has collaborated with us to realize our connection quickly.’’
‘’Simvia is a good example of an industry solution which is making managing compliance more simple, we are happy to contribute to this simplification through supporting this interface between the On the way to PlanetProof database and Simvia’’, according to Stefanie de Kool Program manager of SMK.
This helps our users by only having to introduce an 'On the way to PlanetProof' number once and always having certificate information available. If the status of a producer changes this is immediately reflected in Simvia.
We automatically keep certificate, product and company information up to date based on the 'On the way to PlanetProof' Identifier for an organization. This also means that it is much easier to retrieve certification upfront and check a multitude of producers without having to request information.
For more information:
Simvia
Nico Broersen
+31 6 13369752
SMK/ On the way to PlanetProof
Stefanie de Kool
+31 6 83770162
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