globalg.a.p. products and services

A WORLD OF SOLUTIONSGLOBALG.A.P. PRODUCTS & SERVICES

GLOBALG.A.P. products and services are geared toward bringing farmers and retailers together to produce safe and sustainable products for consumers around the world. Providing a wide range of solutions that we can bundle around GLOBALG.A.P. Certification is part of our ongoing strategy to reduce costs for growers and maintain transparency throughout the supply chain for buyers. I invite you to explore the range of options and possibilities we have to offer you. When it comes to farm assurance, GLOBALG.A.P. products and services are a testament to our dedication toward serving all our customers as a strong partner, today and in the future.

Guy CallebautVBT/BelOrta, GrowerGLOBALG.A.P. Chairman of the Board

Jim JefcoateGroup Technical Director, IPL/ASDA

GLOBALG.A.P. Vice-Chairman of the Board

As a global organization, our goal is to offer a global solution for farm assurance. Our challenge is to provide consistent sourcing solutions that can be implemented around the world but are flexible enough to respond to local needs.

GLOBALG.A.P.’s evolution from a single standard setting system to a highly customized solution provider has been essential for our growth and we will continue to support this progress.

As of: July 2014

GLOBALG.A.P. The Global Partnership for Safe & Sustainable Agriculture

G.A.P. stAnds for Good AGriculturAl PrActices And GloBAlG.A.P. is the worldwide stAndArd thAt Assures it. we’re a global organization with a crucial objective: safe, sustainable agriculture worldwide. We set voluntary standards for the certification of agricultural products around the globe–and more and more producers, suppliers and buyers are harmonizing their certification standards to match.

our PurPose

GloBAlG.A.P. members create private sector incentives for agricultural producers worldwide to adopt safe and sustainable practices to make this world a better place to live for our children.

our Mission

Globally connecting farmers and brand owners in the production and marketing of safe food to provide reassurance for consumers. we lay the foundation for the protection of scarce resources by the implementation of Good Agricultural Practices with a promise for a sustainable future.

24 standards and programs, more than 140,000 producers under certification in 118 countries, 44 National Technical Working Groups, 33 accreditation bodies, 141 certification bodies, more than 1,000 inspectors, more than 700 auditors

Updated July 2014

Sources: http:fao.org, http://www.un.org/waterforlifedecade/scarcity.shtml

The SITUATION:

Projected world population by 2050: 9.6 billion To meet our needs, food production must increase by 70%

The effeCTS:

Depletion of natural resources By 2030, more than 50% of the world population will be affected by water scarcity. 50% of the world will need more food.

The SOLUTION: Safe, sustainable & responsible farming practices worldwide

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GLOBALG.A.P. Certification GLOBALG.A.P. Crops CertificationGLOBALG.A.P. Livestock CertificationGLOBALG.A.P. Aquaculture CertificationCompound Feed Manufacturing (CFM)Plant Propagation Material (PPM)Chain of Custody (CoC)localg.a.p. GLOBALG.A.P.+ Add-OnAnimal Welfare Add-Ons GRASP

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Kristian MoellerGLOBALG.A.P. CeO

Did you know that GLOBALG.A.P. is so much more than certification? The more incentives we can provide to producers around the world to adopt safer and more sustainable practices for all their products, the better this world will become. Innovation and continuous improvements throughout the sector, ongoing customization and standardization, and always in close partnership with all stakeholders to deliver the preferred solution for farm assurance worldwide - our shared vision! There is something in it for you!

And this is just the beginning of the journey. have a look at all our products and services. Be inspired!

We endeavor to ensure that all produce supplied to the local market is safe and of sound quality. The localg.a.p. program is a tool to bridge the gap between the emerging farmers and commercial farmers in ensuring the safe and sustainable production of food crops. We also anticipate that this will bring about transformation in the plight of emerging farmers.

Johannesburg Fresh Produce Market, South AfricaAfrica’s Largest Market

GLOBALG.A.P. is not just a certificate, it’s a living part of our daily work.

Gartneriet Alfred Pedersen & Søn Aps., DenmarkTomato Producer

GLOBALG.A.P., in my opinion as a farmer, is the best thing that’s ever happened to the industry.

Dave Sargent, Sargent Farms, USA Fruit & Vegetable Producer

The GLOBALG.A.P.+ ADD-ON Module GRASP has helped us implement new routines that have helped us better manage our human resources, and so promoting our worker’s welfare, health and safety.

Piscicola New York S.A., ColumbiaTilapia Producer and Supplier

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GLOBALG.A.P. CERTIFICATIONTen Reasons for GLOBALG.A.P. Certification

1. Reduce your exposure to food and product safety risks.

2. Improve the efficiency of your farm management.

3. Save costs by reducing the number of on-farm audits.

4. Comply with legislation on food safety, environ-mental protection and workers’ health and safety, with an easy hACCP system to put into place.

5. Benefit from global recognition with adaptation to local conditions, through GLOBALG.A.P.’s network of 44 National Technical Working Groups.

6. Choose from 141 accredited certification bodies, which all meet the highest integrity requirements.

7. Access all the standard documents online, free of charge, and in multiple languages.

8. Gain access to global markets, suppliers and retailers.

9. help shape its continuing development through public consultations.

10. It’s designed for you–retailers and producers with G.A.P. expertise worked together to create it.

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The fIRST STeP TOWARD SAfe AND SUSTAINABLe AGRICULTURe

localg.a.p. is the stepping stone toward GLOBALG.A.P. Certification. It offers emerging producers entry-level recognition where GLOBALG.A.P. Certification is not possible. By providing an achievable level of assurance and reliability, localg.a.p. helps producers gain access to new local and regional markets.

The INTeRNATIONAL STANDARD fOR SAfe AND SUSTAINABLe AGRICULTURe

GLOBALG.A.P. is the internationally recognized standard for farm production. By complying with a single harmonized global standard for safe and sustainable food production, producers can show their commitment to Good Agricultural Practices.

GLOBALG.A.P. PRODUCTS - BUILT ON A SOLID FOUNDATION

CUSTOMIzeD SOLUTIONS fOR SAfe AND SUSTAINABLe AGRICULTURe

GLOBALG.A.P.+ Add-On is the innovative solution for all your specific certification needs. enhance your GLOBALG.A.P. Standard with customized add-ons that raise your status as a producer and offer buyers specific assurances tailored to their interests and preferences.

GLOBALG.A.P. Certification is the product of a transparent and independent standard development system that relies on the intensive consultation, contribution and collaboration of our Technical Committees, Stakeholder Committees, members, National Technical Working Groups, certification bodies and the industry.

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CONTACTelmé [email protected]+27 (0) 826 628 105

Learn more about GLOBALG.A.P. Products www.globalgap.org

Learn more about how our farm Assurers can help you

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Download the relevant GLOBALG.A.P. Standard documents and checklists from our website.

Compare offers from the certification bodies in your country, register with the one you choose and get your GLOBALG.A.P. Number. find a full list of GLOBALG.A.P. approved certification bodies on our website.

Carry out a self-assessment using the checklist and correct all the points you don’t comply with. here a GLOBALG.A.P. farm Assurer can provide you with valuable assistance during your audit preparations.

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GLOBALG.A.P. CERTIFICATIONThe Most Widely Accepted Good Agricultural Practices Certification Worldwide

Arrange an appointment with your GLOBALG.A.P. approved certification body. An inspector will then conduct the first on-site inspection.

Once you successfully comply with the standard’s requirements, you will receive a GLOBALG.A.P. Integrated farm Assurance Standard V4 certificate for the relevant scope.

Access the GLOBALG.A.P. documents atwww.globalgap.org/documents.

FIVE STEPS TO GLOBALG.A.P. CERTIFICATION

CROPSCERTIFICATION

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OPTION 1 SINGLE PRODUCER CERTIFICATION

A single farmer receives a certificate following a successful audit by a GLOBALG.A.P. approved certification body.

OPTION 2 PRODUCER GROUP CERTIFICATION

A group of producers with a shared mandatory Quality Management System (QMS) receives one certificate for the entire group following a successful audit of the QMS and random sample inspections of some of the producers by a GLOBALG.A.P. approved certification body.

A MODULAR APPROACh TO InTeGRATeD FARM ASSURAnCe (IFA)

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GLOBALG.A.P. IFA CROPS CERTIFICATIONThe First Choice for Retailers and Producers around the World

As of: July 2014

HOLISTIC APPROACH FRUIT & VEGETABLESTotal number of Control Points: 234

Worker Occupational health & Safety

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environment (incl. Biodiversity)

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CROPS CERTIFICATION WORLDWIDE

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• food Safety • Traceability • Quality Assurance • Worker Occupational

health & Safety• Site Management• Soil Management

• fertilizer Application Management

• Integrated Pest Management

• Plant Protection Products Management

• Water Management

A STANDARD CONSUMERS DEMAND

Trialed, tested and trusted by more than 134,000 farms in over 116 countries.


Learn more about GLOBALG.A.P. crops www.globalgap.org/crops


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COMBINABLe CROPS STANDARDwww.globalgap.org/cc

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GReeN COffee STANDARDwww.globalgap.org/co

fLOWeRS & ORNAMeNTALS STANDARD

• Responsible Water Use• Waste & Pollution Management• Worker Occupational health & Safety• Chain of Custody

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fRUIT & VeGeTABLeS STANDARD

• Plant Propagation Material• Produce handling• Microbial hazard Control• Chain of Custody

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GLOBALG.A.P. IFA LIVESTOCk CERTIFICATIONFood Safety and Animal Welfare

Six standards covering the main species

• Sourcing, Identification & Traceability • feed & Water• housing & facilities• Livestock health• Quality Assurance

• Social Responsibility • Chain of Custody • Livestock Transport• hygiene• Worker Occupational health & Safety


CATTLe & SheeP PIG CALf & YOUNG Beef POULTRY TURKeY DAIRYVOLUNTARY

LIVeSTOCK TRANSPORT

Enhance your certification with the new GLOBALG.A.P. Animal Welfare Add-On modules for

• Poultry/Broiler Chicken• Finishing Pigs

Give retailers and buyers the added reassurance they demand.

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Learn more about the Compound feed Manufacturing Standard

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16CONTACTRoland Aumüller, [email protected]+49 (0) 171 745 1770

Learn more about GLOBALG.A.P. Livestock www.globalgap.org/livestock


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Learn more about our consumer sitewww.my-fish.info Covers all species of finfish, crustaceans and molluscs.

More than 2 million tons certified worldwide.

GLOBALG.A.P. IFA AqUACULTURE CERTIFICATIONFood Safety and Traceability at every Stage of Production

COMPOUND FEED HATCHERY GROW-OUT HARVEST POST-hARveST

As of: July 2014

HOLISTIC APPROACH: AqUACULTURETotal number of Control Points: 249

Worker Occupational health & Safety

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environment (incl. Biodiversity) 65

Traceability 44

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• food Safety • Animal Welfare • Traceability • Worker Occupational

health & Safety

• Antibiotics Control• Quality Assurance • Water Management • Biodiversity Management• Chain of Custody


RAISING CONSUMER AWARENESS

AqUACULTURE CERTIFICATION WORLDWIDE

Learn more about the Chain of Custody Standard

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Learn more about GLOBALG.A.P. Aquaculture www.globalgap.org/aquaculture


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COMPOUND FEED MAnUFACTURInG (CFM)Safe Feed - Safe Food

PLANT PROPAGATION MATeRIAL (PPM)Safety Starts at the Roots

• Quality Management System - hACCP • feed Ingredients Management • On-Site Storage facilities • finished feed Transport and Loading • Site hygiene and Management • Quality Control of finished feed • Traceability • Responsible Use of Natural Resources

• Traceability • Site Management• Soil Management• Responsible Water Use• Waste and Pollution Management• Worker Occupational health & Safety• environment and Conservation• fertilizer Application Management• Integrated Pest Management

Learn more about GLOBALG.A.P. cFm www.globalgap.org/cfm

Learn more about GLOBALG.A.P. PPm www.globalgap.org/ppm

CONTACTRoland Aumüller, [email protected]+49 (0) 171 745 1770


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ChAIn OF CUSTODy (CoC)Traceability from the Farm to the Market Shelf

Traceability ensured through the GLOBALG.A.P. Bookmarking Account.

CoC CERTIFIED SUPPLIER/BUYER AUCTION

NON CoC CERTIFIED PROCESSING & PACkING HOUSE

CERTIFIED PRODUCERS

nOn-CeRTIFIeD PRODUCeRS

The GLOBALG.A.P. Chain of Custody Standard guarantees the traceability, transparency and integrity of your product throughout its entire lifecycle, from the farm to the market shelf.

The GLOBALG.A.P. Number (GGN) is a 13-digit number that uniquely identifies each individual producer in the GLOBALG.A.P. Database. Use it to trace your sourced products back to the farm they came from.

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TRANSPARENCY THROUGHOUT THE SUPPLY CHAIN

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no segregation of certified and non-certified products

non-certified products have lesser access to the market

Traceability ends here.

Learn more about GLOBALG.A.P. coc www.globalgap.org/coc


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GLOBALG.A.P. INTeGRATeD fARM ASSURANCe CeRTIfICATION

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Our ready-to-use solution consists of:• A subset of GLOBALG.A.P. control points• localg.a.p. checklist• localg.a.p. General Rules• Access to the GLOBALG.A.P. Database

This cost-effective solution covers the baseline requirements for food safety and hygiene. Ideal for emerging growers and developing markets, it offers an entry level to GLOBALG.A.P. Certification and helps producers gain access to new local and regional markets.

localg.a.p. READy-TO-USE SOLUTiON

The localg.a.p. Number (LGN) is a 13-digit number that uniquely identifies each individual producer in the GLOBALG.A.P. Database.

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INTeRMeDIATe LeVeL(Available to fruit & vegetable, livestock and aquaculture producers)

The Intermediate Level incorporates stronger food safety criteria, accepted by select national retailers.

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Learn more about localg.a.p. www.localgap.org


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THE localg.a.p. PROGRAM OFFERS 2 TOOLS:• The ready-to-use solution• The customized solution

LOCAL GROWERS Producers who successfully implement the localg.a.p. Program are registered in the GLOBALG.A.P. Database and can supply more local buyers.

Trace your producers and monitor their audit results in the GLOBALG.A.P. Database via the LGN.

fOUNDATION LeVeL(Available only to fruit & vegetable producers)

LOCAL RETAILERS & BUYERSDownload the ready-to-use solution from our website or develop your own customized program. Pass the documents on to your local producers.

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localg.a.p. The First Step toward Safe & Sustainable AgricultureTWO OPTIONS OffeRING A STePWISe APPROACh TO AChIeVING GLOBALG.A.P. CeRTIfICATION

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LOCAL GROWERS

Work with GLOBALG.A.P. to create your own set of control points, checklist and rules as well as your own verification levels, based on your requirements for food safety and hygiene.

LOCAL RETAILERS & BUYERS

localg.a.p. cUSTOmizED SOLUTiON

The localg.a.p. Program is a huge benefit for us as a retailer. It will definitely open many more markets for emerging farmers in South Africa. It also gives us the opportunity to grow these farmers and stock their products in our shelves, which is beneficial both for the customer and these farmers.

Silnia Badenhor, Massmart/Walmart, South Africa

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• ensure your sourcing by developing a network of reliable producers.

• Source local and regional products that meet the minimum requirements for food safety and hygiene.

• Benefit from the GLOBALG.A.P. System with its Integrity Program, Database, traceability and training.

• Work with your growers on a stepwise improvement plan.• Customize localg.a.p. to respond to new and changing

market requirements and consumer demands.

• Benefit from a stepwise improvement plan toward GLOBALG.A.P. Certification.

• Cut your exposure to food safety risks.• Improve the efficiency of your farm management.• Comply with legislation on food safety and proper hygiene.• Access local and regional markets.• Benefit from our GLOBALG.A.P. Farm Assurers and

certification bodies who can assist you in your implementation process.

BeNefITS fOR ReTAILeRS & BUYeRS BeNefITS fOR GROWeRS

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GLOBALG.A.P.+ ADD-On

REASSURANCE RETAILERS AND CONSUMERS DEMAND

• Voluntary modules to enhance your GLOBALG.A.P. IFA Certification.• Control points that go beyond the minimum legal requirements. • Upgrade your status as a producer.• Offer your buyers added product safety and sustainability assurance.

GLOBALG.A.P. has developed add-on modules that enhance your GLOBALG.A.P. Certification. These made-to-measure add-ons cover specific aspects of the agricultural production process and the supply chain. They upgrade your status as a producer and offer buyers specific assurances tailored to their interests and preferences.

DeVeLOP YOUR OWN GLOBALG.A.P.+ ADD-ON

Take advantage of GLOBALG.A.P.’s certification development expertise. We can work with you to develop your own customized solution that covers your particular demands and requirements. Your checklist of measures can then simply be assessed together with the GLOBALG.A.P. audit.

Enjoy all benefits that the GLOBALG.A.P. System has to offer!

ANIMAL WELFARE ADD-OnS

FINISHING PIGS

POULTRY/BROILER CHICkEN

Customized Solutions for Safe & Sustainable Agriculture

Learn more about Animal Welfare www.globalgap.org/animalwelfare

Learn more about GLOBALG.A.P.+ ADD-ON www.globalgap.org/addon


CONTACTRoland Aumüller, [email protected]+49 (0) 171 745 1770

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GLOBALG.A.P. RISk ASSESSMENT On SOCIAL PRACTICe (GRASP)

GRASP WORLDWIDEGOOD AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES IS NOT jUST ABOUT PRODUCTS.

IT’S ALSO ABOUT PEOPLE.

That’s why our members developed GRASP, a voluntary ready-to-use add-on designed to extend the social aspects of your GLOBALG.A.P. Certification.

Benefits• Improve your farm social management system.• Reduce costs of accidents, fluctuation and breakdowns.• enhance productivity by creating a positive

working environment.• Show your commitment to social responsibility. • Raise your standing among suppliers and buyers.

COMMITTeD TO WORkeRS’ heALTh, SAFETY AND WELFARE

GRASP covers everyone on the farm:permanent employees, seasonal workers, piece-rate workers and day laborers.

• Contracts compliant with national laws• fair and regular wages• Self-organization and collective bargaining• No discrimination• No child labor• Worker representation• Regulated working hours• Schooling for all children living on the farm• Complaint handling procedure

More than 6,000 producers have pledged their commitment to social responsibility through the GRASP assessment.

21 National interpretation Guidelines have been developed worldwide.

CONTACTKerstin [email protected]+49 (0) 221 579 93 19

Learn more about GRASPwww.globalgap.org/grasp


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GLOBALG.A.P. Farm Assurers GLOBALG.A.P. Database GLOBALG.A.P. Integrity Program GLOBALG.A.P. Benchmarking GLOBALG.A.P. AcademyGLOBALG.A.P. Membership

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We as a group depend on qualified suppliers that rely on a production system of safe and controlled food with a low risk and GLOBALG.A.P. is the platform that offers tools with the best guarantees at primary production level.

Victor Kawerin, Quality Manager, Carrefour Argentina We are convinced that as an active member of an organization such as GLOBALG.A.P. we found a good way to work toward sustainable agriculture.

Cecilio Peregrin, Export Commercial Director, PRIMAFLOR, Spain

Giving farmers all around the world the opportunity to benefit from GLOBALG.A.P. via its Benchmarking program is a great achievement. And it is equally important to ensure compliance with the standard through transparent decision-making processes. This generates trust in a worldwide system.

Marion Handel, VOG - Verband der Südtiroler Obstgenossenschaften, Italy

There is so much gratification in seeing the smile on a producer’s face after completing a successful audit, knowing that they have met their buyers’ requirements for food safety and assuring top market prices for their crops.

Anne Strickland, Crop Production Consultants LLC, USAGLOBALG.A.P. Licensed Farm Assurer

The era of using PDFs, sending certificates via e-mail and managing spreadsheets is finally coming to an end. With the new project to introduce an automated interface linking directly to the GLOBALG.A.P. Database, IPL will be able to use real-time certification information linked directly to the GLOBALG.A.P. Database to verify all our product deliveries are GLOBALG.A.P. certified.

Ian Harrison, Quality and Technical Team Leader for Produce, IPL Ltd, UK

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GLOBALG.A.P. FARM ASSURERShelping Growers help Themselves

As of: July 2014

GLOBALG.A.P. fARM ASSUReRS farm Assurers are independent, GLOBALG.A.P. trained and licensed consultants who help producers implement Good Agriculture and Aquaculture Practices. With first-hand knowledge about the GLOBALG.A.P. System and the latest industry developments, they make the standard easier to understand and help simplify audit preparations.

BeNefITS Of WORKING WITh A fARM ASSUReR• Simplify your audit preparations. • Extend your market power and reach.• Access the latest knowledge and expertise. • Connect with potential customers.

See a complete list on our websitewww.farmassurer.org/find

TRAINeD exPeRTS CAN heLP YOU GeT CeRTIfIeD

LICENSED FARM ASSURERS WORLDWIDE

CONTACTUte [email protected]+49 (0) 221 579 93 84

CONTACTRobin [email protected]+49 (0) 221 579 93 94

Learn more about the Farm Assurer Programwww.farmassurer.org

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GLOBALG.A.P. FARM ASSURER PROGRAMBecome a Licensed expert

GLOBALG.A.P. fARM ASSUReR PROGRAMOpen to businesses and organizations in the agriculture and aquaculture industries that offer consulting services to their clients.

BeNefITS Of BeCOMING A fARM ASSUReR• Upgrade your knowledge and competence though GLOBALG.A.P. training.• Offer your clients additional services and reliable expertise.• Add value to your consulting business with a trusted global brand name.• Extend your business and network though GLOBALG.A.P. promotion.

Learn more on our websitewww.farmassurer.org/join

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The GLOBALG.A.P. Database is a hugely beneficial tool to the industry.

Jim Jefcoate, Group Technical Director, IPL/ASDA

GLOBALG.A.P. Database

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Access to list

Access to list

The GLOBALG.A.P. Number (GGN) is a 13-digit number that uniquely identifies each producer and individual member of a producer group in the GLOBALG.A.P. Database. The system provides instant and complete accessibility of registration and status data of every producer and product for all options.

The OnlineCertificateValidationTool is used daily by retailers and traders across the globe. Use this advanced search tool to find and validate producers via their GGN, certificate number or name. You can also search for certified products by country.

GLOBALG.A.P. Bookmarking is a timesaving tool that lets you generate lists of your pool of certified suppliers. It makes it easy to manage and monitor the certification status of your GLOBALG.A.P. certified producers on a regular basis.

GLOBALG.A.P.BookmarkSharing lets you share your bookmarking lists with selected business partners throughout the supply chain. As these lists are online, the certification status and information is always up to date.

GLOBALG.A.P. DATABASEManaging Complexity the easy Way

CONTACTLina Oparina [email protected]+49 (0) 221 579 93 83

Learn more about GLOBALG.A.P. Databasewww.globalgap.org/database

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GLOBALG.A.P. is truly committed to ensuring the quality of the GLOBALG.A.P. certification process. As a result of the Integrity Program’s work, more than 40 percent of the certification bodies have received some kind of sanction and more than 10 certification bodies have lost their GLOBALG.A.P. approval.

Horst Lang, GLOBALG.A.P. Board Member - Retailer Representative

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ciPRO THE CERTIFICATION INTEGRITY PROGRAM

Monitors and assesses the performance of all GLOBALG.A.P. approved certification bodies.The CIPRO team conducts assessments both at the CB office and on-site at certified producers.

BiPRO THE BRAND INTEGRITY PROGRAM

Relies on the GLOBALG.A.P. Database to detect any improper use of the GLOBALG.A.P. logo as well as any financial and contractual issues, non-authorized certification bodies and fraudulent certification.

GLOBALG.A.P. INTEGRITY PROGRAMA Pioneering System to ensure Transparency and Build Trust

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Accredited and monitored by the members of the International Accreditation Forum (IAF)

accredit and monitor

141 GLOBALG.A.P. APPROVED CERTIFICATION BODIES

OVER 140,000 PRODUCERS UNDER CERTIFICATION IN 118 COUNTRIES

assess, certify and monitor

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GLOBALG.A.P. INTEGRITY PROGRAM

Since 2008 the Integrity Program has evaluated and (re)-assessed 150 CBs in 70 countries. It has performed 1,700 integrity assessments at CB offices, producer sites and benchmarked schemes through CIPRO. With more than 1,700 days of assessments, that‘s an average of 270 assessments annually for the past 6 years.

CONTACTAndras [email protected]+49 (0)221 579 93 874

Learn more about the integrity Programwww.globalgap.org/integrity

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having a GLOBALG.A.P. benchmarked scheme in a country greatly helps growers satisfy the requirements of a globally recognized certification that complies with national legislation, and this facilitates global market access.

MéxicoG.A.P., México Calidad SupremaGLOBALG.A.P. Approved Modified Checklist

CONTACTIgnacio [email protected]+49 (0) 221 579 93 874

Learn more about GLOBALG.A.P.Benchmarkingwww.globalgap.org/benchmarking

GLOBALG.A.P. BENCHMARkING harmonizing Good Agricultural Practices Worldwide

OUR MISSION: One Auditor through the Farm Gate

BENCHMARkING CATEGORIES

GLOBALG.A.P.General Regulations (GR)

RESEMBLINGSCHEME

APPROVED MODIFIED CHECkLIST

RESEMBLINGAPPROVED MODIFIED CHECkLIST

EqUIVALENTSCHEME

GLOBALG.A.P. Control Points & Compliance Criteria (CPCC)

eQUIVALeNT SCheMeSAMAG.A.P.IKB VarkenKfC Silver StandardMPS-GAPNew zealand GAPQS-GAPSwissGAP hortikulturUNe 155000

eQUIVALeNT CheCKLISTSBANAG.A.P.Certified Natural Meat ProgramChileG.A.P.Kenya-GAP InternationalMéxicoG.A.P.naturaneUNeG.A.P.

19 GLOBALG.A.P. BENCHMARkED SCHEMES OPERATING IN 30 COUNTRIES AROUND THE WORLD

BENCHMARkING CATEGORIES & RECOGNITION LEVELS

ReSeMBLING SCheMeS florverde Sustainable flowersRed Tractor fresh Produce* SwissGAP früchte, Gemüse & Kartoffeln

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GLOBALG.A.P. ACADEMYBuilding Capacity and a Solid Foundation for the FutureWe provide support and training to more than 1700 inspectors and auditors working for 141 accredited certification bodies certifying 303 agricultural products for more than 140,000 producers under certification in 118 countries.

CAPACITY BUILDING AND FARM ASSURER TRAINING

Meeting the demand for qualified G.A.P. experts worldwide.Sign up for our upcoming events today!

PRIVATE WORkSHOPSTraining tailored to your needs!

CERTIFICATION BODY TRAININGUpgrade the expertise of your auditors and inspectors!

CONTACTDaniela [email protected]+49 (0) 221 579 93 33

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GLOBALG.A.P. is the product of a network of partnerships that extends across the globe. Our members play a major role in helping us connect producers and suppliers, improve GLOBALG.A.P. Certification, create a benchmarking framework and promote food safety, sustainability, worker safety, animal welfare and environmental protection.

MeMBeRShIP BeNefITS INCLUDe:

1. full accesstotheGLOBALG.A.P.community and a great opportunity to share your stories, products and brands.

2. Permission to add the GLOBALG.A.P. logo to all your publications and promotional material and your website.

3. Attractive money savings: Get great discounts on all our global events.

4. Co-exhibitoropportunity with GLOBALG.A.P. at all the major trade shows, conferences and industry events around the world.

5. close involvement in the continuous improvement and shaping of the GLOBALG.A.P. Standard and Benchmarking System.

6. A 3-hourone-on-onetrainingvoucher per year on various GLOBALG.A.P. topics.

7. Up-to-date news and information so you are always informed on the latest developments in your sector.

8. Free membership to the Farm Assurer program.9. A “GLOBALG.A.P. member” banner to include

in all your business and promotional communication.

GLOBALG.A.P. MEMBERSHIPSHAPING THE FUTURE TOGETHER

JOIN US TODAY AND Be PART Of The GLOBAL PARTNeRShIP fOR SAfe & SUSTAINABLe AGRICULTURe!

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Learn more about GLOBALG.A.P.Membershipwww.globalgap.org/membership

GLOBALG.A.P. ASSOCIATE MEMBERSAssociate Members (CBs, Consultants, Industry)

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Producer/Supplier MembersGLOBALG.A.P. PRODUCER/SUPPLIER MEMBERS

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Producer/Supplier Members

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