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Key Points
- Danish supermarkets responded to Danwatch’s reporting on harmful working conditions in the production of cheap roses sold in their stores, but all the chains maintain that the rules and standards are being followed.
- The supermarkets confirmed that they sell roses from Afriflora Sher in Ethiopia, which were the focus of complaints from workers about health problems linked to pesticide exposure. They said they rely on certifications and supplier assurances that working conditions meet requirements.
- Salling Group said it has conducted a Fairtrade follow-up audit with its supplier and did not find non-compliances. Coop stated it regularly reviews documentation and third-party certifications like Global GAP GRASP and Fairtrade to ensure proper handling of chemicals and worker protections.
- Rema 1000 and Dagrofa similarly said they check that their supplier complies with relevant laws and standards. Rema cited EU regulations and certifications as part of their screening, and Dagrofa said it monitors supplier compliance and training.
- Overall, while the supermarkets acknowledge the concerns raised by Danwatch’s investigation, they defend their procurement practices and say they will continue to engage with the supplier to uphold ethical and safety standards.
Danske supermarkeder reagerer på afsløringer af forhold bag billige roser
Danwatch har forelagt fortællingerne om skadeligt arbejdsmiljø for danske supermarkeder, der sælger Afrifloras roser. Samtlige supermarkeder mener, at reglerne bliver overholdt.

Du kan kende dem på plastikken med billedet af solen, der går ned bag høje træer. Roserne fra verdens største rosefarm, Afriflora Sher, fås i flere farver og stilkelængder – og de kan købes i flere danske supermarkeder.
Vi har været i Etiopien for at undersøge, hvilke forhold de etiopiske roser bliver dyrket under.
Tre nuværende medarbejdere fortæller om blindhed, nyreproblemer og problemer med hud, som de mener at have fået efter at have været i kontakt med de sprøjtemidler, der bliver brugt i produktionen af roser.
Danwatch har fundet Afrifloras roser i Kvickly, Netto, Føtex City, Rema 1000 og Min Købmand. Vi har kontaktet supermarkederne bag og forelagt dem de tre medarbejderes oplevelser med, hvad de betegner som et farligt arbejdsmiljø.
