What is GLOBALG.A.P.?
Founded in 1997, GLOBALG.A.P. is a brand that offers smart farm assurance solutions for agriculture certification, aquaculture, and floriculture. GLOBALG.A.P. sets standards to promote safer and more environmentally friendly farming practices in over 130 countries across the globe.
GLOBALG.A.P. certification
The GLOBALG.A.P. Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA) certification programme allows you to reach new markets and grow your business globally while assuring consumers that your production and management practices meet industry-recognised requirements.
The certification programme includes a third-party auditing process. Preferred by Nature is accredited by IOAS, with contract number 85, to globally perform farm product certifications under the GLOBALG.A.P. General Regulations v6 - Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA) v6 Standard. Please refer to www.ioas.org/accreditation/accredited-bodies/ for more information.
We offer the services in conjunction with other agricultural services under well-recognised programmes and schemes such as the Rainforest Alliance Sustainable Agriculture, the Union for Ethical BioTrade (UEBT), the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO), and the Sustainable Rice Platform (SRP).
The Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA) is the most widely used GLOBALG.A.P. standard, covering the major aspects of primary production, from preharvest to postharvest handling.
The IFA V6 Standard is available for fruits and vegetables, flowers and ornamentals and hops, covering important topics:
- Traceability
- Food Safety
- Worker’s well-being
- Biodiversity and habitats
- Energy Efficiency
- Waste management
- Fertilisers and bio-stimulants
- Water management
- Integrated pest management
- Plant protection products
>> Download our GLOBALG.A.P. info sheet to learn more
To demonstrate your commitment to good agricultural practices and access to a wider, global market, contact our team to get started on your GLOBALG.A.P. certification journey.
How is the certification process?
Step 1: Application
The certification process starts by submitting information about your organisation. Based on the information provided, we will prepare an offer.Step 2: Preparation
After accepting our proposal and signing the agreement, you need to prepare for the certification by ensuring compliance with all the requirements.Step 3: Audit
We will conduct an audit to evaluate whether your system functions well on the agreed date(s).Step 4: Report
A written report describing the audit results is prepared. Any identified non-conformities are also described and need to be corrected before the certificate can be issued.Step 5: Certificate:
Upon a positive certification decision, the certificate is issued and sent to your company.
Complaints and resolutions
If a complaint is raised about our certification services or one of our clients, we handle this in accordance with our Dispute Resolution Policy. We may call on our Impartiality Committee if Preferred by Nature’s impartiality is under question.
Info sheet
GLOBALG.A.P. Info Sheet
In this info sheet, you will find details on the GLOBALG.A.P. Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA) certification programme based on the V6 Standard.
In this info sheet, you will find details on the GLOBALG.A.P. Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA) certification programme based on the V6 Standard.
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