The Embassy of Sri Lanka in The Hague facilitated a visit by a delegation of Sri Lankan cocopeat companies to the Netherlands’ RHP Knowledge Centre on 12 June 2026, aimed at strengthening the industry’s global competitiveness.
Representatives from NB Coir, Marisha Coco Products, Green Space International, Eco Films, and Cocopeat Lanka engaged with RHP officials to gain insights into European quality standards, certification systems, and innovations in horticulture substrates, while also exploring opportunities for closer collaboration and market access.
According to the Embassy of Sri Lanka in The Hague, during the visit organized by the Embassy, the delegation also had a discussion with Operational Director of RHP, Marco Zevenhoven whose practical recommendations and observations provided valuable insights into further enhancing product quality and strengthening Sri Lanka’s position in the global substrate industry.
The company representatives were also given a tour of the RHP laboratory, enabling them to gain firsthand knowledge of the testing and quality assurance processes applied to growing media products.
The visit provided an excellent opportunity for the participating companies to deepen their understanding of the European market, explore avenues for value addition, and learn more about the certification requirements that support access to international markets.
The visit also facilitated closer engagement between Sri Lankan producers and RHP, particularly for companies interested in obtaining RHP certification for their products. The insights gained during the visit are expected to contribute to the continued development and competitiveness of Sri Lanka’s cocopeat and coir industry in global markets.
Established in 1963, RHP is the leading European knowledge centre for growing media and substrates. The organization manages and develops the RHP and RAG quality marks for raw materials and substrates used in professional horticulture, landscaping, and consumer markets.
Many cocopeat products entering the European market, particularly the Netherlands, are required to meet RHP certification standards. RHP has also played a pioneering role in the development of buffering treatment techniques that help address plant nutrition challenges and improve the performance of coir. (Newswire)