Adjustments of premises for the processing of Aloe vera in Fifa (Jordan), according to international standards

Aloe vera L. is a vegetal matrix of great interest. The gel obtained from its leaves is useful for the production of numerous items, even in different sectors, such as phytochemistry and cosmetics, thanks to its healthy and beneficial properties. This action-research took place within the project “Promozione della filiera ag-ribusiness dell’Aloe vera attraverso l’implementazione di un progetto pilota a sostegno delle cooperative di piccoli produttori nell’area di Karak in Giordania” (AID 11481), implemented by Jean Paul II Foundation and funded by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation. The main objective of the project is to promote the A. vera agribusiness chain in the Jordan Valley in Fifa, Karak re-gion (Jordan). According to the project, new A. vera crops have been planted in selected fields in Karak region. A. vera is not in fact a native species of that re-gion. Within the project, the first activity of the action-research described in this pa-per was to define the criteria for compliance with international standards and regulations for and the processing of aloe. Moreover, the project ask for a pro-posal for adapting the premises and arranging the equipment in order to start the gel production, as scheduled in the second phase of the project.