What the GLOBALG.A.P. Certificate Is and How to Obtain It

What the GLOBALG.A.P. Certificate Is

The GLOBALG.A.P. certificate is a significant reference for agricultural and food producers. The certificate is an international benchmark for product safety, quality, and sustainability. Certified operations gain the following advantages:

• Market access: GLOBALG.A.P. certification opens domestic and international markets. Many retailers and buyers give preference to certified products.
• Buyer confidence: certified operations are viewed as more reliable by their customers. The certificate evidences that products are safe and of audited quality.
• Sustainability: GLOBALG.A.P. encourages environmental sustainability and the protection of natural resources.

Scope of the Certificate

The certificate covers multiple dimensions of agricultural and food production. Core scope includes:

• Good agricultural practice: the agricultural process is run safely and sustainably. The standard regulates the use of chemical fertilisers and pesticides.
• Farm management: the effectiveness of management practices is assessed, so resources are used efficiently.
• Product safety: the certificate sets product safety and quality requirements that operations must meet.
• Environmental sustainability: water and energy management are addressed directly.
• Traceability: requirements cover the traceability of products from origin to buyer.

How the Certificate Is Obtained

• Application: the operation applies to an accredited certification body. The certification body explains the process and provides the application form.
• Assessment: the next step is the assessment of agricultural and production processes. The certification body visits the operation and checks conformity with GLOBALG.A.P. requirements, reviewing fields, facilities, and record-keeping systems.
• Training and readiness: where gaps are identified, the operation has a defined period to close them. Staff training is delivered against the GLOBALG.A.P. requirements.
• Audit and certification: once the gaps are closed, the certification body returns for the certification audit. When conformity is evidenced, the GLOBALG.A.P. certificate is issued.
• Ongoing audit: certification is a continuing cycle. The operation is audited periodically, and the surveillance cycle keeps the certificate current.

Our Role

GLOBALG.A.P. is an internationally recognised reference for agricultural and food producers. It evidences the operation's commitment to product safety, quality, and sustainability. Sistem Patent Kalite supports the GLOBALG.A.P. project from scope definition through to certificate issuance.