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Benchmarking Cross-Reference Checklist
GLOBALG.A.P. Applicant Scheme
Scheme GLOBALG.A.P. IFA IndG.A.P.
Version V 5.2 Ver 4.1
Valid from: Feb. 2019 Nov 2021
Mandatory from: Jan. 2020 12/31/2021
Language Version English English
GLOBALG.A.P. c/o FoodPLUS

Scheme/AMC Owner Quality Council of India
GmbH
Report for the Benchmarking Committee and Minutes of the Meeting
Name applicant scheme: IndG.A.P. Ver 4.1

Name applicant scheme owner: Quality Council of India
Technical reviewer: Friedrich Lüdeke
On-site assessor: NA
Committee report prepared by: Claudia Bock
Committee members: Francois Brink Skyvines
Irfan Khan Bayer Crop Science Ltd
Justus Nderi Arysta life science
Observer: Amira Wasitova GLOBALG.A.P.
Date and time of the meeting: 30.March.2023, 10:00 to 10:35 am CEST
Minutes prepared by: Claudia Bock
1. Introduction
This report gives a summary of the former steps of the benchmarking process of scheme IndG.A.P. Ver 4.1 versus GLOBALG.A.P. IFA Standard Version 5.2. These steps were the independent technical review, and the peer review (see below).
Mainly those requirements that where not regarded as equivalent by the technical reviewer are presented for discussion.
IndG.A.P. Ver 4.1 applied for recognition as equivalent scheme. Therefore their G.A.P. (Good Agricultural Practices) requirements and their certification rules have been compared with GLOBALG.A.P. Control Points and Compliance Criteria
(CPCC) and GLOBALG.A.P. General Regulations respectively.
IndG.A.P. Ver 4.1 is a scheme for the certification of Fruit and Vegetables that operates only in India. It is the first benchmarking for this standard.
IndG.A.P. Ver 4.1 does not allow the certification of Unannounced Reward Program, Option 2 Flexible distribution rule, declaration of group membership, recognition of other post-farm gate food safety certification and is therefore stricter than
GLOBALG.A.P. IFA standard in this regard.
During the technical review a benchmarking assessor reviewed clause-by-clause the submitted IndG.A.P. Ver 4.1 normative documents cross-referenced in the GLOBALG.A.P. benchmarking checklists.
During the peer review interested GLOBALG.A.P. members could comment on the content of the IndG.A.P. Ver 4.1 normative documents cross-referenced in the GLOBALG.A.P. benchmarking checklists. No comments were received while the
peer review was open.
After the review process has been finalized, this committee shall raise a recommendation to GLOBALG.A.P. about the recognition of the applicant scheme. The level of recognition may be:
- Equivalent: if the committee considers that the applicant scheme covers completely the GLOBALG.A.P. System.
2. Points of discussion
The tables below list the points of GLOBALG.A.P. system where IndG.A.P. Ver 4.1 system differs. The left column in white gives a summary of the differences and the columns in grey list the original text of the GLOBALG.A.P. and the IndG.A.P. Ver
4.1 normative documents as reference. The committee members shall decide whether these points may be considered as equivalent (this means they fully comply with the respective GLOBALG.A.P. requirement) to the GLOBALG.A.P. System or do
not fully comply with the respective GLOBALG.A.P. requirement or are not covered by the applicant scheme or require further clarifications to the applicant scheme owner before a decision can be taken.
2.1 GLOBALG.A.P. General Regulations - Crops Rules
No. Summary GLOBALG.A.P. - IndG.A.P. GLOBALG.A.P General Regulations IndG.A.P. Certification Rules Comments Benchmarking Committee Comments Scheme/Checklist Owner
1 GLOBALG.A.P. specifically requires that all 2.3. Harvest Exclusion Section4 4.1.7 xxi The CB will make the decision as The benchmarking committee agree that
product must be purchased before harvest so (v) The certification body (CB) will make the to whether harvesting may be excluded or not based this point is equivalent.
"harvest exclusion" can be accepted. This is decision as to whether harvesting may be excluded on the following requirements. The producer shall
adding an specific statement that "harvest or not based on the following requirements. The have a contract with the buyer that sttaes that the
exclusion is not possible if the producer producer shall have a contract with the buyer that harvestor/buyer will do all of the following
harvests some part of the crop and sells another states that the harvester/buyer will do all of the Take ownership of the produce before harvesting
part before harvest" following: Take responsibility for ensuring that harvest takes
IndG.A.P. does not specifically requires the place only after the pre- harvest interval (PHI) has
producer not to harvest at any point, but requires a) Take ownership of the produce before harvesting been observed
that part of the harvest in the contract cannot be b) Take responsibility for ensuring that harvest takes Handle the produce after harvest (not just during
excluded. place only after the Pre-Harvest Interval (PHI) has harvest)
been observed part of the harvest can not be excluded.
c) Handle the produce after harvest (not just during
harvest)
d) Buy all the produce (harvest exclusion is not
possible if the producer harvests some part of the
crop and sells another part before harvest)
2.2 GLOBALG.A.P. Control Points and Compliance Criteria

GLOBALG.A.P. Control Points and Compliance
No. Summary GLOBALG.A.P. - IndG.A.P. IndG.A.P. G.A.P. criteria Comments Benchmarking Committee Comments Scheme/Checklist Owner
Criteria
2 Secured =/≠ locked? CB 7.7.1 Are PPP stored in accordance with local CB.8.7.1 Are plant protection products stored in The committe considers this point as not Be kept secure under lock and key.
regulations in a secure place with sufficient facilities accordance with local regulations?c complete equivalent and suggest to include (Accepted and agreed by SO, QCI)
for measuring and mixing them, and are they kept in the wording "to keep locked with key" or
their original package? The plant protection product storage facilities the same wording as IFA: "Be kept secure
comply with all the appropriate current national, under lock and key. No N/A."
The PPP storage facilities shall: regional and local legislation and regulations.
• Comply with all the appropriate current national, Major
regional and local legislation and regulations.
• Be kept secure under lock and key. No N/A. CB.8.7.3 Secured
• Have measuring equipment whose graduation for Major
containers and calibration verification for scales
been verified annually by the producer to assure
accuracy of mixtures, and are equipped with
utensils (e.g. buckets, water supply point, etc.), and
they are kept clean for the safe and efficient
handling of all PPPs that can be applied. This also
applies to the filling/mixing area if this is different.
No N/A.
• Contain the PPPs their original containers and
packs. In the case of breakage only, the new
package shall contain all the information of the
original label. Refer to CB 7.9.1. No N/A.
Major Must
3. Further comments
During the on-site assessment on a benchmark assessor witness an inspector of a certification body (CB) while conducting a trial audit with the IndG.A.P. normative documents to test in the field equivalence of the G.A.P. requirements with
GLOBALG.A.P. Control Points & Compliance Criteria and the QMS requirements with GLOBALG.A.P. General Regulations Part II - Rules for Option 2 and Option 1 Multisites with QMS.
The committee recommend a preliminary recognition level of scheme IndG.A.P.: previous an on-site assessment is conducted.
The committee may suggest an initial frequency of integrity assessments by the GLOBALG.A.P. Integrity Program. In its first year of recognition IndG.A.P. scheme will in any case be submitted to at least one producer audit and one QMS audit by the
GLOBALG.A.P. Integrity Program to verify its equivalence of implementation. The committee suggested that the first frequency is yearly for the first two years and after that every two years.
The committee recommend a preliminary recognition level of scheme IndG.A.P.: Equivalent - No recognition possible
4. Approval of the minutes by: Quality Council of India
Please tick and complete the requested information only in the final version
☐ We agree with the minutes of the Benchmarking Committee
Manish Pande
Date Name of the person who agreed: Signature
Applicant Scheme Management Rules: IndG.A.P. Compliance check GLOBALG.A.P. assessor

GLOBALG.A.P. General Regulations Part I - General Requirements (Version 5.2_Feb19)
Version: Ver 4.1 FL
Clause Explanations/remarks Clause Explanations/answer
GLOBALG.A.P. Rules Original Text Rule Remarks
No. GLOBALG.A.P. No. s scheme owner
1. INTRODUCTION -
This document describes the certification rules for any party seeking Various The Scheme document titled Introduction (Section 1) describes the
certification for a GLOBALG.A.P. Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA), Food Section intent of the IndG.A.P. certification and the Certification Criteria (Section
Safety (e.g. Produce Safety), and/or Compound Feed Manufacturing 1, 4, 5 ,6 3) and Certification Process (Section 4) describes the technical criteria
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Standard, unless otherwise indicated in the scope-specific rules. and its and the process employed for any party seeking certification for a
annexes IndG.A.P. certification. The mentioned sections are attached with the
application.
Rules for benchmarked schemes are explained in the'GLOBALG.A.P. Section The rules for Benchmarked Schemes in terms use of GLOBALG.A.P.
Benchmarking Regulations'. 6 requirements are mentioned in various sections including submission of
Annexur a Certification Format to be internalised incase the GLOBALG.A.P.
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eA grants benchmarking to IndG.A.P
various
clauses
The term “shall” is used throughout the GLOBALG.A.P. IFA Standard Various The term 'shall' has been used as mandotary in various sections of the
documents to indicate those provisions which, reflecting the Section IndG.A.P. SCheme
requirements of GLOBALG.A.P., are mandatory. 1, 4, 5 ,6
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and its
annexes
2. NORMATIVE DOCUMENTS Describe in this chapter of -

which documents (name and
version) your scheme
consists equivalent to the
respective GLOBALG.A.P.
normative documents
The following normative documents (and any other documents released to be Addressed in section 1 by adding list of documents with valid NA
as normative) are relevant to all applicants and GLOBALG.A.P. versions NA
certificate holders seeking certification:
a) GLOBALG.A.P. Sublicense and Certification Agreement': Contract Section Sublicense and certification agreement version 4.1 (attached with the Equivalent
between the certification body (CB) and the producer. Sets legal 6 Annex application)
framework in order to be granted the GLOBALG.A.P. certification. A
b) GLOBALG.A.P. License and Certification Agreement': Contract between Section Equivalent
the CB and GLOBALG.A.P. c/o FoodPLUS GmbH. 6 Annex Contract between the CB & IndG.A.P. Ver. 4.1 (attached with the
A application)
c) GLOBALG.A.P. Control Points and Compliance Criteria (CPCC): Section Section 3_Annex A CPCC Checklist Equivalent
Document that sets the compliance requirements for producers. 3 Annex
NOTE: Annexes referenced in the CPCC are guidelines, unless the A
CPCC state that the annex or part of the annex is mandatory. In the title
of those annexes it is stated that they are mandatory. Other guidelines
referenced in the CPCC document to guide producers to comply with the
requirements are not normative documents.
d) GLOBALG.A.P. checklists: Section Section 3_Annex A CPCC Checklist (attached with the application) Equivalent
• For control points and compliance criteria 3, 4 and Section 4A Annex A QMS Checklist for IndG.A.P. Group Certification
• For quality management system (QMS) requirements (producer groups accompa deals with the QMS requirements for both option1 and option 2 scenarios
and multisites with QMS): Sets requirements for quality management nying
systems. Annexes
These documents or customized ones with verbatim content are used for
all audits, inspections, and self-assessments.
e) National Interpretation Guidelines (NIG): Provides clarification and https://w India National interpretation guidelines are available on globalgap website NA
adaptation of the CPCC to the relevant country. Only available for ww.globa https://www.globalgap.org/.content/.galleries/documents/191227_GG_IF
countries where approved by the respective technical committees. These lgap.org/ A_NIG_AFCB_FV_INDIA.pdf IFA NIG India (Fruit and Vegetables) V5.2
become obligatory for use as soon as they are approved and published. .content/ Jan 13, 2020
.galleries
/docume
nts/1912 NA
27_GG_I
FA_NIG_
AFCB_F
V_INDIA.
pdf
f) GLOBALG.A.P. General Regulations (GR; this document): Define how Various Section 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 of IndG.A.P. Scheme address the said Equivalent
the certification process works as well as the requirements for quality Sections requirements both for Option1 and Option 2
management systems and related issues. of
IndG.A.P
.
scheme
g) GLOBALG.A.P. specific rules (e.g. Crops Rules, Livestock Rules, Section Section 3 and 4 deals with crop rules of F & V are available and included Equivalent
Aquaculture Rules, Compound Feed Manufacturing Rules): Define how 3 and its in benchmark process. Combinable Crops is part of standard checklist,(
the certification process works for each specific scope. Annexes excluded from benchmark process, Livestock Rules, Aquaculture Rules,
Compound Feed Manufacturing Rules are not available in IndG.A.P.
standard checklist and so excluded from Benchmark process)
h) Technical news and normative updates issued by the GLOBALG.A.P. https://q Technical Committee Minutes of meetings are shared to participants & Equivalent
Secretariat and published on the GLOBALG.A.P. website. cin.org/in technical bulletine for stakeholders is shared by email and on webpage
dia-good- of IndG.A.P.
agricultur
e-
practices
2.1 Document Control -

a) The latest versions of all normative documents can be downloaded free of https://q The latest version of IndG.A.P. is available on QCI website free of costs NA
charge from the GLOBALG.A.P. website. cin.org/in
dia-good-
agricultur
NA
e-
practices
b) Language: Original documents are in English. GLOBALG.A.P. https://q All Documents are in English and will be uploaded in the website for NA
documents are translated into other languages and published on the cin.org/in freely accessible to all the stakeholders
GLOBALG.A.P. website. Once published, these official GLOBALG.A.P. dia-good-
documents are the only ones that shall be used for certification in that agricultur
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language. In case of discrepancy between translations, the English e-
version shall prevail. practices
c) Changes to documents: NA NA
1. Normative documents are identified with a unique document code and IndG.A.P Yes, the normative documents are identified and a unique document NA
a version number and date. . D&RC code and version no. and date is indicated as the footer in the document.
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Annex B
2. The date in the version name indicates the date of publication of the IndG.A.P 2. The date in the version name indicates the date of publication of the NA
document. The date in the 'Version/Edition Update Register' indicates . D&RC document. The date in the 'Version/Edition Update Register' indicates
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the date when the document comes into effect. 7.3 the date when the document comes into effect.
3. Version number: A change in the first or second digit (e.g. change IndG.A.P 3. Version number: A change in the first or second digit (e.g. change NA
from 4.1 to 5.0; or 5.0 to 5.1) indicates changes in the requirements and . D&RC from 4.1 to 5.0; or 5.0 to 5.1) indicates changes in the requirements and
thus a version change. A change in other digits (e.g. change from 5.0 to Cl 7.3 thus a version change. A change in other digits (e.g. change from 5.0 to NA
5.0-1) indicates updates that do not introduce changes to the 5.0-1) indicates updates that do not introduce changes to the
requirements. requirements.
4. Updates can be made independently in the GR and CPCC IndG.A.P Updates can be made independently in GR (Sections) and CPCC (Annex NA
documents. . D&RC of Section 3), however, the same has to be put up to the Technical
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Cl 8.2 Committee and Certification Committee for their review and approval
5. The updates are sent to all GLOBALG.A.P. approved CBs as official Describe how producers are IndG.A.P The updates are sent to all GLOBALG.A.P. approved CBs as official Equivalent
communications. It is the responsibility of the CBs to inform their clients informed of updates of your . D&RC communications. It is the responsibility of the CBs to inform their clients
of such updates. scheme Cl 8.2 of such updates.
6. A summary of changes is indicated in the 'Version/Edition Update IndG.A.P The same is the part of the Document Control and is the integral part of NA
Register' section. This section is published separately for a version . D&RC all the Sections in the IndG.A.P. SCheme
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update or at the end of a document for new editions. Annex A
3. CERTIFICATION OPTIONS Addressed in Section 4 Certification Process IndG.A.P. Scheme -

Any producer of primary agricultural products covered by the Any producer of primary agricultural products covered by the IndG.A.P. Equivalent
GLOBALG.A.P. standards may apply for GLOBALG.A.P. certification. standards may apply for IndG.A.P. certification as per the Crop List given
in Section
Section 3 Annex C. 3 Annex C.
For GLOBALG.A.P. certification, the term “producer(s)” refers to persons Section Addressed in Annex B (Section 3) IndG.A.P. Glossary at serial number Equivalent
(individuals) or businesses (company, individual producer or producer 3 Annex 21 & 24
group) that are legally responsible for the production processes and the C. Sl.
products of the respective scope, sold by those persons or businesses. No. 21 to
The term “producer(s)” is also used in these General Regulations to 24
describe livestock transport companies and feed manufacturers.
Producers can apply for certification using any of 2 options (individual or section 4 Producers camay apply for certification using any of 2 options (individual Equivalent
group certification under GLOBALG.A.P. or a benchmarked scheme). and its or group certification). The options are based on the declaration by the
The options are based on the constitution of the legal entity applying for Annexur applicant on the basis of its constitution of the legal entity applying for
certification. The assessment process for each of these options is e 4A of certification. The assessment process for each of these options is
described in section 5. IndG.A.P described in section 4 and its Annexure 4A of IndG.A.P. Scheme.
.
Scheme.
3.1 Option 1 – Individual Certification -
Code Ref: BM IFA GR V5.2_Feb19-CL; English Version © GLOBALG.A.P. c/o FoodPLUS GmbH
GR I_V5.2 Spichernstr. 55, 50672 Cologne, Germany
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a) An individual producer applies for certification (GLOBALG.A.P. or a Section Section 4 Certification Process IndG.A.P. 3.1 Option 1 Individual Equivalent
benchmarked scheme). 4 Cl 3.1 Certification
b) The individual producer is the certificate holder once certified. Section Section 4 Certification Process IndG.A.P. 3.1 Option 1 Individual Equivalent
4 Cl 3.1 Certification
3.1.1 Option 1 – Multisite without QMS -
a) An individual producer or one organization owns several production sites Section 3.1.1.Multisite without implementation of QMS Equivalent
that do not function as separate legal entities. 4 Cl
3.1.1
3.1.2 Option 1 – Multisite with QMS (See Part II) Chapter applicable only if your Section 3.1.2. Multisite with implementation of QMS Equivalent
scheme allows certification of 4 Cl
producers with several sites 3.1.2
where a QMS has been
implemented
a) An individual producer or one organization owns several production sites Section 3.1.2. Multisite with implementation of QMS Equivalent
that do not function as separate legal entities, but where a QMS has 4 Cl
been implemented. 3.1.2
b) In this case, the rules of the 'General Regulations Part II – Quality Section 3.1.2. Multisite with implementation of QMS Equivalent
Management System Rules' shall apply. 4 Cl
3.1.2
3.2 Option 2 (See Part II) Chapter applicable only if your Section 3.2.Option 2 Group certification Equivalent
scheme allows certification of 4 Cl 3.2
producer groups
a) A producer group applies for group certification (GLOBALG.A.P. or a Section A producer group applies for group certification Equivalent
benchmarked scheme). 4 Cl 3.2
b) The group, as a legal entity, is the certificate holder once certified. The group, as a legal entity, is the certificate holder once certified. Equivalent
c) A group shall have a QMS implemented and comply with rules set out in Section A group shall have a QMS implemented and comply with rules set out in Equivalent
the 'General Regulations Part II – Quality Management System Rules'. 4A Cl 4 the 'Section 4 A Quality Management System Rules'.
3.3 Benchmarked Schemes N/A Not Applicable -

The categories for certification under benchmarked schemes are NA
NA
explained in the 'GLOBALG.A.P. Benchmarking Regulations'.
4. REGISTRATION PROCESS Section Section 4 Certification Process IndG.A.P. 4.1 Application for certification Equivalent
4 Cl 4.1 option 1
4.1 Certification Bodies -
a) Applicants shall, as a first step, choose a GLOBALG.A.P. approved Section Any farmer / producer / organization who is a legal entity can apply for NA
certificationbody (CB). Contact information on approved and provisionally 4 Cl certification to an approved CB
approved CBs is available on the GLOBALG.A.P. website. It is the 4.1.1 NA
responsibility of the applicants to verify whether the chosen CB is
approved for the relevant scopes.
b) The chosen CB is responsible for the registration of the applying Section Currently the CB shall be informing the QCI and shall maintain a registry Equivalent
producer in the GLOBALG.A.P. Database, data updates, and collection 4 Cl which will be a publically available information
of fees. 4.1.5
4.2 Registration -
4.2.1 General -
a) The application shall cover at least the information detailed in 'Annex I.2 Describe how your scheme Section The prospective applicant shall apply to the CB on the Application form Equivalent
GLOBALG.A.P. Registration Data Requirements'. By registering, the assures that all requested 4 Cl prescribed by the CB, and provide as minimum information...
applicant commits to comply with the certification requirements at all data are provided during the 4.1.7. (As per Section 4 Clause 4.1.7.)
times, the communication of data updates to the CB, and the payment of application process of a
the applicable fees established by GLOBALG.A.P. and by the CB. producer
b) This information is used by GLOBALG.A.P. to supply the applicant with Section Unique number procedure reference is given in Section 3 Annex 3C Seed NA
a unique GLOBALG.A.P. Number (GGN), which is used as a unique 3 Annex to Sale (S2S) Rules; Clause 6.1
identifier for all GLOBALG.A.P. activities. 3C Seed
to Sale
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(S2S)
Rules;
Clause
6.1
c) Any objective evidence found that indicates that the applicant has been Section Section 6 rules for use of certification mark has the requirements as Equivalent
misusing the GLOBALG.A.P. claim shall lead to the exclusion of the 6 mentioned by GLOBALG.A.P. List of Frozen UIN maintained by CB
applicant from certification for 12 months after evidence of misuse. In
addition, the applicant will be listed, and the list shall be checked before
registration in the Database. Any case of misuse shall be communicated
to the GLOBALG.A.P. members.
d) Confidentiality, data use, and data release: Describe in this chapter how Section The same has been mentioned in detail in the sublicense agreement Equivalent
you as scheme owner assure 6 Annex between various parties
that producers agree to A
communicate to
GLOBALG.A.P. the
registration and certification
information
(i) During registration, applicants give written permission to GLOBALG.A.P. Section The same has been mentioned in detailed in the sublicnense agreement Equivalent
and the certification bodies to use the registration data for internal 6 Annex between various parties
processes and sanctioning procedures. A
(ii) All data in the GLOBALG.A.P. Database is available to GLOBALG.A.P. Section The same has been mentioned in detailed in the Certification Process Equivalent
and the certification body, which the producer or producer group is 4, and the CB Requirement Section which handles the publically available
working with, and can be used for internal processes and sanctioning Section information as a part of the SCheme requirement
procedures. 5
(iii) The minimum and obligatory data release level, as well as additional Section The minimum and obligatory data release level, as well as additional NA
information on confidentiality and data use, is defined by the 6 information on confidentiality and data use, is defined by the QCI in the
'GLOBALG.A.P. Data Access Rules' and available at Annexur IndG.A.P. Scheme documents including the sub license agreement with NA
www.globalgap.org/documents. e 6A various parties. Ths is publically available in the website of the QCI under
IndG.A.P. Scheme.
(iv) If an applicant (company, individual producer, or member of a group) Section If an applicant (company, individual producer, or member of a group) Equivalent
does not agree to the minimum release, the applicant is not in 6 does not agree to the minimum release, the applicant is not in
agreement with the 'Sublicense and Certification Agreement' and cannot Annexur agreement with the 'Sublicense and Certification Agreement' and will not
be certified, nor belong to a producer group seeking certification. e 6A be certified.
(v) No data other than that stated in point (iii) can be released by Section All data to be release only with the consent of the applicant. However, if Equivalent
GLOBALG.A.P. or CBs to any other party without written consent of the 6 Annex a regulator seeks an information the same to be furnished by the SO.
applicant. A
(vi) From the GLOBALG.A.P. IFA Standard Version 5 (V5) onwards, the N/A Not applicable as all the relevant data will be as publically available NA
certification history of producers (data showed previously to the public as information and no additional data to be suppled any specific parties or
NA
certificate validation tool) will be displayed to the market participants. stakeholder.
e) The service contract between the CB and producer may be valid for up to Section The legal entity shall enter into a contractual relationship and will have NA
4 years, with subsequent renewal for periods of up to 4 years. 4A Cl Certification Agreement with approved CB, and becomes the sole holder
3.1.2. of the certificate. This agreement should be valid for minimum one year NA
and maximum three years and after that it should be renewed in total.
f) An applicant: -
(i) May not register the same product more than once with different CBs or Section May not register the same product more than once with different CBs or Equivalent
under different certification options. 4, Cl under different certification options.
4.1.18.1
(ii) May register different products with different CBs and/or under different Section
May register different products with different CBs and/or under different Equivalent
certification options (e.g.: It is possible to register apples under Option 1 4, Cl
certification options (e.g.: It is possible to register apples under Option 1
and cherries under Option 2, apples with one CB and cherries with 4.1.18.2
and cherries under Option 2, apples with one CB and cherries with
another CB or both crops with the same CB.) another CB or both crops with the same CB). The application of the CB
requires the applicant to confirm that there is no duplication in terms of
seeking certification.
(iii) May not register production sites or group members in different countries Note that schemes will only Section May not register production sites or group members in different countries Equivalent
with any CB. The GLOBALG.A.P. Secretariat may grant exceptions on a be recognized for certification 4, Cl with any CB. The IndG.A.P. Secretariat may grant exceptions on a case-
case-by-case basis or within national interpretation guidelines. of producers in the country of 4.1.18.3 by-case basis or as per national interpretation guidelines. The limiting
origin of the scheme. criteria for easiness in operations is that QMS / PG Border limit within 50
km from operation office of PHU / Packhouse for perishable products and
100 km for non-perishable products. Average number of Producer
members can be 50 of average 2-hectare limit per 1 extension officer for
first year of implementation.
(iv) May register for combined certification of the GLOBALG.A.P. IFA Not applicable Only focussed on F&V NA
Standard V5 and a Food Safety Standard (FSS) V5 for the same NA
product, but only with the same CB.
(v) May register some products under IFA and others under a FSS. Not applicable Only focussed on F&V NA NA
(vi) May not register for a FSS only if it was previously IFA certified for the Not applicable Only focussed on F&V NA
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same product.
Example: If an applicant wants PSS certification for apples which have NA
been previously IFA certified, the applicant may only register the apples NA
for combined IFA and PSS certification.
g) For the registration to be completed, the applicant shall satisfy all the Section For the registration to be completed, the applicant shall satisfy all the Equivalent
following conditions: 4 Cl following conditions:
4.1.19
(i) Submit to the CB the relevant application that shall include all the Section Submit to the CB the relevant application that shall include all the Equivalent
necessary information. 4 Cl necessary information.
4.1.19.1
(ii) Sign acceptance of the 'GLOBALG.A.P. Sublicense and Certification Describe what agreement Section Sign acceptance of the IndG.A.P. Sublicense and Certification Equivalent
Agreement' in its latest version (available on the GLOBALG.A.P. producers of your scheme 4 Cl Agreement' in its latest version (available on the QCI website) with the
website) with the CB, or the applicant shall explicitly acknowledge the shall sign 4.1.19.2 CB, or the applicant shall explicitly acknowledge the receipt and the
receipt and the inclusion of the 'GLOBALG.A.P. Sublicense and inclusion of the IndG.A.P. Sublicense and Certification Agreement' with
Certification Agreement' with signature on the service contract/agreement signature on the service contract/agreement with the CB and the CB
with the CB and the CB shall hand over a copy of the 'GLOBALG.A.P. shall hand over a copy of the IndG.A.P. Sublicense and Certification
Sublicense and Certification Agreement' to the producer. Agreement' to the producer.
(iii) Be assigned a GGN, if they don’t already have a GGN or a Global Section For the registration to be completed, the applicant shall be assigned a NA
Location Number (GLN). 4 Cl UIN after completion of first certification process, if they don’t already
4.1.19.3/ have a UIN.
Section NA
3 Annex
3C Cl.
6.1.15
(iv) Agree in writing to pay the GLOBALG.A.P. registration fee, as explained Section Agree in writing to pay the IndG.A.P. registration fee, as explained in the NA
in the current 'GLOBALG.A.P. Fee Table' (available on the 4 Cl current IndG.A.P. Fee Table' (available on the QCI website). NA
GLOBALG.A.P. website). 4.1.19.4
h) The registration process, in case of initial certification and transfers, shall Section The registration process, in case of initial certification and transfers, shall Equivalent
be finalized before inspection can take place. 4, Cl be finalized before inspection can take place.
4.1.20.
i) In the case of first registration the CB shall confirm the application and Section In the case of first registration, the CB shall confirm about the receipt of Equivalent
provide the applicant with the GGN within 28 calendar days of receiving 4, Cl application and that the application is in order. and provide the applicant
the complete application. 4.1.21. with the registration number within 28 calender days of recieving the
complete application
j) A production site is defined as a production area (e.g. fields, plots, Section Production Site is defined as a production area (e.g. fields, plots, ponds, Equivalent
ponds, ranches) that is owned or rented and ultimately managed by one 4, Cl ranches) that is owned or rented and ultimately managed by one legal
legal entity, and where the same input factors (e.g. water supply, 4.1.22. entity, and where the same input factors (e.g. water supply, workers,
workers, equipment, stores, etc.) are used. equipment, stores, etc.) are used.
One site may contain several non-touching areas (areas that do not Section One site ( Farm) may contain several touching areas ( Plot: areas that Equivalent
share a common border, are non-contiguous) and production of more 4, Cl share a common border, are contiguous) and production of more than
than one product on the same site is possible. 4.1.22. one product on the same site is possible. the multisite may contain
several non-touching areas ( fields: areas that do not share a common
border, are non-contiguous) and production of more than one product on
the same site is possible.
All production sites where the product(s) that are included in the Section All production sites where the product(s) that are included in the Equivalent
GLOBALG.A.P. certification scope are produced, shall be identified and 4, Cl IND.G.A.P. certification scope are produced, shall be identified and
registered. 4.1.22. registered.
Requirements for production sites: Section Equivalent
4, Cl
4.1.23.
(i) All production sites shall be owned or rented and under the direct control Section All production sites shall be owned or rented and under the direct control Equivalent
of the legal entity. 4, Cl of the legal entity.
4.1.23.1.
(ii) For production sites that are not owned by the legal entity, there shall be Section For production sites that are not owned by the legal entity, there shall be Equivalent
a signed document, which includes a clear indication that the site owner 4, Cl a signed document, which includes a clear indication that the site owner
does not have any responsibility or input or decision capacity regarding 4.1.23.2. does not have any responsibility or input or decision capacity regarding
the production operations over the rented-out site. There shall also be the production operations over the rented-out site. There shall also be
written contracts in force between each production site owner and the written contracts in force between each production site owner and the
legal entity that include the following elements: legal entity that include the following elements:
• Certificate holder/producer member name and legal identification. Section • Certificate holder/producer member name and legal identification. Equivalent
4, Cl
4.1.23.2.
• Name and/or legal identification of the site owner. Section • Name and/or legal identification of the site owner. Equivalent
4, Cl
4.1.23.2.
• Site owner contact address. Section • Site owner contact address. Equivalent
4, Cl
4.1.23.2.
• Details of the individual production sites. Section • Details of the individual production sites. Equivalent
4, Cl
4.1.23.2.
• Signature of both parties’ representatives. Section • Signature of both parties’ representatives. Equivalent
4, Cl
4.1.23.2.
(iii) The certificate holder is legally responsible for all the registered Section The certificate holder is legally responsible for all the registered Equivalent
production, including placing the product on the market. 4, Cl production, including placing the product on the market.
4.1.23.3.
k) A product handling unit (PHU) is defined as facilities where products are Section A product handling unit (PHU) is defined as facilities where products are Equivalent
handled. If a producer handles products included in the GLOBALG.A.P. 4, Cl handled. If a producer handles products included in the IndG.A.P.
certification scope in more than one PHU, all these shall be identified 4.1.24. certification scope in more than one PHU, all these shall be identified
and registered. and registered.
4.2.2 Registration with a new CB Section Registration / Transfer with a new CB Equivalent
4 Cl.
4.1.25.
a) If a producer who has already been registered changes CB or applies to Describe how you as scheme Section If a producer who has already been registered changes CB or applies to Equivalent
a new CB for certification of a different product, the producer shall owner make sure that 4 Cl. a new CB for certification of a different product, the producer shall
communicate the GGN assigned by GLOBALG.A.P. to the new CB. previous GGN is 4.1.25.1; communicate the UIN to the new CB. Failure to do so will result will
Failure to do so will result in a surcharge of the registration fee of EUR communicated in case of a result in aborting the process for both Option 1 producer and an Option
100 to an Option 1 producer and EUR 500 to an Option 2 producer CB change Section 2 producer group.
group. 3 Annex
3C
Annex
3C Cl.
6.1.16
b) Certificate holders who are sanctioned cannot change CB until the Section Certificate holders who are sanctioned cannot change CB until the Equivalent
outgoing CB closes the corresponding non-conformance. 4 Cl. outgoing CB closes the corresponding non-conformance.
4.1.25.2.
c) Individual producer members of a producer group are not allowed to leave Section Individual producer members of a producer group are not allowed to leave Equivalent
the group and register with another group (for the products registered) if 4 Cl. the group and register with another group (for the products registered) if
there is any pending sanction on the producer issued by the group, or 4.1.25.3. there is any pending sanction on the producer issued by the group, or
there are any issues relevant to the producer raised by the CB that have there are any issues relevant to the producer raised by the CB that have
not been closed. not been closed.
4.3 Application and Certification Scope -
4.3.1 Standards Covered by GLOBALG.A.P. General Regulations: -
The scope of GLOBALG.A.P. certification covers the following: Section -
3 Annex
3C Cl.
2.1
a) The controlled production process of primary products. It does not cover Section IndG.A.P. certification cannot be achieved for “wild crops” such as Equivalent
wild/catch, wild fish/catch or crops harvested in the wild. 3 Annex mushroom, walnut, litchi, etc. that are not cultivated.
3C Cl.
2.1.1.
b) Only products included in the 'GLOBALG.A.P. Product List', published Explain which products may Section Crop List: Crops that can be certified as per IndG.A.P. System. Equivalent
on the GLOBALG.A.P. website, can be registered for certification. The be certified against your 3 Annex
'GLOBALG.A.P. Product List' is not limited and can be extended based scheme (for which 3C Cl.
on demand. benchmarking is requested). 2.1.1.
GLOBALG.A.P. does not
allow anymore certification of
sprouts/sprouted seeds.
Please exclude them where
applicable.
c) Only products that are produced by producers themselves. Producers Section Only products that are produced by producers themselves. Producers Equivalent
cannot receive certification for the production of products that are not 3 Annex cannot receive certification for the production of products that are not
produced by themselves. 3C Cl. produced by themselves.
2.1.2.
The IFA Control Points and Compliance Criteria (CPCC) document is Section The Control Points and Compliance Criteria (CPCC) document is NA
separated into different modules, each one covering different areas or 3 Annex separated into different modules, each one covering different areas or
levels of activity in a production site. These modules are grouped into: 3A levels of activity in a production site. These modules are grouped into:
a) Scope modules: Covering more generic production issues, classified CPCC a) Scope modules: Covering more generic production issues, classified
NA
more broadly. These are: All Farm Base, Crops Base, Livestock Base, Checklis more broadly. These are: All Farm Base, Crops Base
Aquaculture. t b) Sub-scope modules: Covering more specific production details,
b) Sub-scope modules: Covering more specific production details, classified per product type.
classified per product type.
The Food Safety Standards (FSS) cover only the food safety elements of N/A Not applicable NA
a given sub-scope of the IFA standards (e.g. Produce Safety Standard
NA
covers only the food safety elements of the Fruits and Vegetables sub-
scope).
The CFM Standard covers the requirements for compound feed N/A Not applicable NA
NA
manufacturing.
4.3.2 Parallel Production (PP) or Parallel Ownership (PO) Chapter not applicable if your -
scheme does not allow
neither parallel production nor
parallel ownership
4.3.2.1 Definitions Section Annex B (Section 3) IndG.A.P. Glossary -
3 Annex
3B
Parallel Production (PP): -
PP is a situation where individual producers, producer members, or Section PP is a situation where individual producers, producer members, or Equivalent
producer groups produce the same product partly as certified and partly 3 Annex producer groups produce the same product partly as certified and partly
as non-certified. 3B, Cl. as non-certified.
124
It is also considered PP if not all the members of a producer group Section It is also considered PP if not all the members of a producer group Equivalent
producing a product that is registered for certification are included in the 3 Annex producing a product that is registered for certification are included in the
scope of the certificate. 3B, Cl. scope of the certificate.
124
Example 1: A producer grows apples. Only a part of the apple production Example 1: A producer grows apples. Only a part of the apple production NA
NA
will be certified. will be certified.
A situation in which a producer produces one product as certified and Section A situation in which a producer produces one product as certified and Equivalent
another product as non-certified is not parallel production (e.g.: apples 3 Annex another product as non-certified is not parallel production (e.g.: grapes
certified and pears non-certified). 3B, Cl. certified and pomogranates non-certified). grapes of distinguished
124 varieties / specification at harvest step is not parallel production , eg.
white grapes / red grapes and wine grapes are not parallel production,
Parallel Ownership (PO): -
PO is a situation where individual producers, producer members, or Section PO is a situation where individual producers, producer members, or Equivalent
producer groups buy non-certified products of the same products they 3 Annex producer groups buy non-certified products of the same products they
grow under certified production. 3B, Cl. grow under certified production.
123
Example: A producer grows certified apples and buys non-certified Example: A producer grows certified apples and buys non-certified NA
NA
apples from other producer(s). apples from other producer(s).
It is not considered PO if: Section It is not considered PO if: -
3 Annex
3B, Cl.
123
• A producer/producer group buys additional certified products from Section • A producer/producer group buys additional certified products from Equivalent
another GLOBALG.A.P. certified producer(s) 3 Annex another IndG.A.P. certified producer(s)
3B, Cl.
123
• A certified producer handles products for non-certified producers as a Section • A certified producer handles products for non-certified producers as a Equivalent
subcontractor, i.e. the certified producer does not buy the non-certified 3 Annex subcontractor, i.e. the certified producer does not buy the non-certified
products. 3B, Cl. products.
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4.3.2.2 Registration Registration -
Any applicant/certificate holder (individual producer, multisite producer or Section Any applicant/certificate holder (individual producer, multisite producer or Equivalent
producer group) who owns GLOBALG.A.P. and non-GLOBALG.A.P. 4 Cl. producer group) who owns IndG.A.P. and non-IndG.A.P. products (of the
products (of the same product) at any time needs to register for parallel 4.1.26.1. same product) at any time needs to register for parallel production (PP)
production (PP) or parallel Ownership (PO). or parallel Ownership (PO).
4.3.2.2. Registration Steps Registration Steps -
1
(i) The producer shall inform the respective CB of the application for PP/PO Section The producer shall inform the respective CB of the application for PP/PO Equivalent
during the registration process. 4 Cl. during the registration process.
4.1.26.2.
Producer groups shall also include clear identification of their producer Section Producer groups shall also include clear identification of their producer Equivalent
members who buy/sell non-certified products of the same products 4 Cl. members who buy/sell non-certified products of the same products
included in the scope of certification (and, therefore, also the products 4.1.26.2. included in the scope of certification (and, therefore, also the products
that have to be registered as “with PO” for each producer member). that have to be registered as “with PO” for each producer member).
(ii) The CB shall register the producer (per product) in the GLOBALG.A.P. Section The CB shall register the producer (per product) in the IndG.A.P. NA
Database for PP and/or PO. 4 Cl. Database for PP and/or PO. NA
4.1.26.2.
(iii) Producers can register for PP/PO at any time if they start carrying out Section Producers can register for PP/PO at any time if they start carrying out Equivalent
PP/PO activities but cannot use the registration as immediate corrective 4 Cl. PP/PO activities but cannot use the registration as immediate corrective
action to avoid sanctions in the case of a non-conformance. 4.1.26.2. action to avoid sanctions in the case of a non-conformance.
If a non-conformance is detected, the producer shall be sanctioned Section If a non-conformance is detected, the producer shall be sanctioned Equivalent
accordingly until effective implementation of the corrective actions for the 4 Cl. accordingly until effective implementation of the corrective actions for the
entire production process has taken place. 4.1.26.2. entire production process has taken place.
Example 1. During an inspection of a producer who has not registered for NA
PP/PO, the CB detects the sale of non-GLOBALG.A.P. products of the
same type the producer has certified. In this case, the CB shall
NA
immediately suspend the producer. Suspension can only be lifted after
registration under PP/PO and compliance with all traceability and
segregation requirements is verified.
Example 2. A certain part of the production has been found to be non- NA
compliant and the producer wants to segregate it and maintain the
certification for the rest of the production during the audit. This is not NA
possible and the normal sanction and certification procedures shall be
followed.
In case producers want to register for PP/PO during the validity of their Section In case producers want to register for PP/PO during the validity of their Equivalent
certificates (e.g. because they need to purchase non-GLOBALG.A.P. 4 Cl. certificates (e.g. because they need to purchase certified products,
products, which they did not expect at the time of their registration), CBs 4.1.26.2. which they did not expect at the time of their registration), CBs will have
will have to carry out an extraordinary inspection/audit to check the to carry out an extraordinary inspection/audit to check the applicable
applicable control points and update the information in the control points and update the information in the their Database and the
GLOBALG.A.P. Database and the paper certificate. paper certificate.
In case producers want to register for parallel ownership at the beginning Section In case producers want to register for parallel ownership at the beginning Equivalent
of the season, when they are not sure whether they will buy non-certified 4 Cl. of the season, when they are not sure whether they will buy non-certified
products, CBs shall evaluate that the traceability and segregation 4.1.26.2. products, CBs shall evaluate that the traceability and segregation
procedures are available and ready for implementation. When the procedures are available and ready for implementation. When the
purchase of products from non-certified sources begins, CBs shall purchase of products from non-certified sources begins, CBs shall
require evidences of implementation (documentation or on-site require evidences of implementation (documentation or on-site
assessment). assessment).
4.3.2.3 Identification of Producers Registered for PP/PO Section Identification of Producers Registered for PP/PO Equivalent
4 Cl.
4.1.26.3.
The GGN is used to validate the certificate. It is made available via the Section The UIN is used to validate the certificate. It is made available via the Equivalent
identification of the final products with the producer’s GGN, where the 4 Cl. identification of the final products with the producer, where the product
product originates from a certified process (see AF 13.2 'Identification of 4.1.26.3. originates from a certified process, which is an obligation for all
GLOBALG.A.P. Products'), which is an obligation for all producers / Section producers registered for PP/PO.
registered for PP/PO. 3 Annex
3C Cl.
6.1.17
PP/PO shall be specified on the paper certificate and is also visible via Section PP/PO shall be specified on the paper certificate and is also visible via Equivalent
the online certificate validation in the GLOBALG.A.P. Database. 4 Cl. the online certificate validation in the IndG.A.P. website.
4.1.26.3.
4.3.2.4 Additional Requirements for Producers with PP/PO Section Additional Requirements for Producers with PP/PO Equivalent
4 Cl.
4.1.26.4.
All products shall be traceable to the respective production site/PHU, Section All products shall be traceable to the respective production site/PHU, Equivalent
and certified and non-certified products shall be fully segregated at all 4 Cl. and certified and non-certified products shall be fully segregated at all
times. Producers shall be able to demonstrate that their traceability and 4.1.26.4. times. Producers shall be able to demonstrate that their traceability and
recording system guarantees full traceability and segregation. recording system guarantees full traceability and segregation.
The handling of certified and non-certified products is possible within the Section The handling of certified and non-certified products is possible within the Equivalent
same product handling facility. 4 Cl. same product handling facility.
4.1.26.4.
Parallel production in one production site is not allowed. Exceptions, Section Parallel production in one production site is not allowed. Exceptions, Equivalent
when possible, are explained in the respective scope-specific rules. 4 Cl. when possible, are explained in the respective scope-specific rules.
4.1.26.4.
4.3.3 Burden of Proof Section Burden of Proof Equivalent
4 Cl.
4.1.27.
a) In the case of information (e.g. MRL exceedance, microbial Section In the case of information (e.g. MRL exceedance, microbial Equivalent
contamination, etc.) about a GLOBALG.A.P. certificate holder, which 4 Cl. contamination, etc.) about a certificate holder, which could have a
could have a potential impact on the certified status/claim being 4.1.27. potential impact on the certified status/claim being transmitted to the
transmitted to the GLOBALG.A.P. Secretariat, it is the responsibility of IndG.A.P. Secretariat, it is the responsibility of the certificate holders
the certificate holders and the corresponding CBs to refute the claim by and the corresponding CBs to refute the claim by verifying and providing
verifying and providing evidence of compliance with the GLOBALG.A.P. evidence of compliance with the IndG.A.P. standards.
standards.
b) The findings and actions taken shall be reported to the GLOBALG.A.P. Section The findings and actions taken shall be reported to the IndG.A.P. Equivalent
Secretariat within the defined period of time by the CB. 4 Cl. Secretariat within the defined period of time by the CB.
4.1.27.
c) If the certificate holders and the corresponding CBs do not provide the Section If the certificate holders and the corresponding CBs do not provide the Equivalent
requested evidence of compliance within the period of time defined by the 4 Cl. requested evidence of compliance within the period of time defined by the
GLOBALG.A.P. Secretariat, they will be sanctioned according to the 4.1.27. Scheme Owner, they will be sanctioned according to the sanctioning
sanctioning procedures described in the GLOBALG.A.P. General procedures described in the Certification Process (Section 3).
Regulations.
d) In case the evidence includes laboratory analyses, accredited Section In case the evidence includes laboratory analyses, accredited Equivalent
laboratories (ISO 17025) and independent sampling (according to the 4 Cl. laboratories (ISO 17025) and independent sampling
rules as set out in the relevant CPCC) shall be included. 4.1.27.
5. ASSESSMENT PROCESS Section Assessment process Section 4 Certification Process IndG.A.P. Equivalent
4, Cl 4,
4.2
In order to achieve certification, a registered party shall perform either a Section In order to achieve certification, a registered party shall perform either a Equivalent
self-assessment (Option 1 and Option 1 multisite without QMS) or 4, Cl 4, self-assessment (Option 1 and Option 1 multisite without QMS) or
internal inspections/audits (Option 1 multisite with QMS and Option 2) 4.2.4.1 internal inspections/audits (Option 1 multisite with QMS and Option 2)
and receive inspections/audits by the chosen CB. and receive inspections/audits by the chosen CB.
During any of these assessments, except the self-assessments, Section During any of these assessments, except the self-assessments, Equivalent
comments shall be supplied for all Major Musts and all non-compliant 4, Cl 4, comments shall be supplied for all Major Musts and all non compliant
and not applicable Minor Must control points. 4.2.4.2 and not applicable Minor Must Control points
5.1 Option 1 – Single Sites and Multisites without QMS -
a) This section is applicable to applicants that are single legal entities Section This section is applicable to applicants that are single legal entities NA
(individual producer or company) with single production sites or multiple 4, Cl 4, (individual producer or company) with single production sites or multiple
NA
production sites that are not separate legal entities and operated without 4.2.4.3 production sites that are not separate legal entities and operated without
the implementation of a QMS. the implementation of a QMS.
b) Summary of assessments to be undertaken before the certificate is Section Summary of assessments - Assessments to be undertaken before NA
issued (initial evaluation) and annually thereafter (subsequent 4, Cl 4, certification is issued (option 1 Multisite without QMS initial evaluation)
NA
evaluations): 4.2.4.3 and annually thereafter (Surveillance evaluation)
ii. b.
Self-assessments by producer - Evaluations (Initial and Subsequent): Section Self-assessments by producer - Evaluations (Initial and Subsequent): NA
1. Entire scope (all registered sites) 4, Cl 4, 1. Entire scope (all registered sites)
NA
4.2.4.3
ii. b.
Externally by the CB - Evaluations (Initial and Subsequent): Section Externally by the CB - Evaluations (Initial and Subsequent): NA
2. Announced inspection of entire scope (all registered sites) 4, Cl 4, 2. Announced inspection of entire scope (all registered sites)
NA
3. After initial certification: Unannounced inspection (minimum 10 % of 4.2.4.3 3. After initial certification: Unannounced inspection (minimum 10 % of
certificate holders) ii. b. certificate holders)
5.1.1 Self-Assessments Section 4.2.4.i Self Assessment Equivalent
4 Cl
4.2.4
Sub
Clause i
a) The self-assessment shall: -
(i) Cover all registered production sites, products and processes under the Section Cover all registered production sites, products and processes under the Equivalent
certification scope to verify compliance with the requirements defined in 4, Cl 4, certification scope to verify compliance with the requirements defined in
the applicable control points 4.2.4.3, the applicable control points
i. a.
(ii) Be carried out by or under the responsibility of the producer Section Be carried out by or under the responsibility of the producer Equivalent
4, Cl 4,
4.2.4.3,
i. b.
(iii) Be carried out before the initial inspection and thereafter at least annually Section Be carried out at least annually before the initial or surveillance Equivalent
before announced subsequent inspections against the complete 4, Cl 4, inspections against complete checklist of all scope(s) and sub scope (s)
checklist (Major Musts, Minor Musts, and Recommendations) of all 4.2.4.3, and registered areas in one go or in stages depending upon the crops.
relevant scope(s) and sub-scope(s) and registered areas. The completed i. c. The completed checklist shall be available on site for review at all times.
checklist shall be available on site for review at all times.
(iv) The self-assessment checklist shall contain comments of the evidences Section Comments and positive findings during the self-assessment shall be Equivalent
observed for all non-applicable and non-compliant control points. 4, Cl 4, recorded as described in the checklist. The self-assessment checklist
4.2.4.3, shall contain comments of the evidences observed for all non-applicable
i. d. and non-compliant control points.
5.1.2 Certification Body Inspections Section External inspection Equivalent
4, Cl 4,
4.2.4.3,
ii.
a) These inspections (announced and unannounced) shall be carried out by Section These inspections (announced and unannounced) shall be carried out by Equivalent
a CB inspector or auditor (see CB inspector and auditor requirements in 4, Cl 4, a CB inspector or auditor
General Regulations Part III) 4.2.4.3,
ii. a.
(i) The CB shall inspect the complete checklist (Major Musts, Minor Musts, Section The CB shall inspect the complete checklist (Major and Minor and Equivalent
and Recommendations) of the applicable scope(s) and sub-scope(s). 4, Cl 4, Recomendations of the applicable scope(s) and sub-scope(s).
4.2.4.3,
ii. a.
(ii) The inspection shall cover: Section The inspection shall cover: Equivalent
4, Cl 4,
4.2.4.3,
ii. a.
• All accepted products and production processes Section • All accepted products and production processes Equivalent
4, Cl 4,
4.2.4.3,
ii. a.
• All registered production sites Section • All registered production sites Equivalent
4, Cl 4,
4.2.4.3,
ii. a.
• Each registered product handling unit Section • Each registered product handling unit Equivalent
4, Cl 4,
4.2.4.3,
ii. a.
• Where relevant, the administrative sites Section • Where relevant, the administrative sites Equivalent
4, Cl 4,
4.2.4.3,
ii. a.
5.1.2.1. Announced Inspections Section ii.External inspection Equivalent
4, Cl 4,
4.2.4.3,
ii.
Each producer shall undergo one announced CB inspection at the initial Section Each producer shall undergo one announced CB inspection at the initial Equivalent
assessment and thereafter once per annum. 4, Cl 4, assessment and thereafter once per annum.
4.2.4.3,
ii.
The CB may divide announced inspections (both initial and subsequent) Section The CB may divide announced inspections (both initial and subsequent) Equivalent
into 2 modules, which shall be verified by the same auditor/inspector: 4, Cl 4, into 2 modules, which shall be verified by the same auditor/inspector:
4.2.4.3,
ii. a.
(i) Off-site module: This consists of a desk review of documentation sent by Section Off-site module: This consists of a desk review of documentation sent by Equivalent
the producer to the CB before the inspection, including the self- 4, Cl 4, the producer to the CB before the inspection.and the off- site module
assessment, risk assessments, procedures required in several CPCC, 4.2.4.3, review has to be conducted no more than 4 weeks before the on site
veterinary health plan (where applicable), analysis program (frequency, ii. a. inspection
parameters, locations), analysis reports, licenses, list of medicines
used, list of plant protection products used, proof of lab accreditation,
certificates or inspection reports of subcontracted activities, plant
protection products/fertilizers/medicines application records, etc. The off-
site module review has to be conducted no more than 4 weeks before the
on-site module inspection.
(ii) On-site module: This consists of an on-site inspection of the remaining Section On-site module: This consists of an on-site inspection of the remaining Equivalent
content of the checklist, the production process on-site, and verification 4, Cl 4, content of the checklist, the production process on-site, and verification
of the information assessed off-site. 4.2.4.3, of the information assessed off-site.
ii. a.
The reason why two modules are used is to reduce the time spent on- Section The reason why two modules are used is to reduce the time spent on- NA
site, although the overall duration of the inspection is not reduced. 4, Cl 4, site, although the overall duration of the inspection is not reduced.
NA
4.2.4.3,
ii. a.
The CB decides if it will offer the off-site module to its clients. In case the Section The CB offers both the off-site and on-site module to its clients, the use Equivalent
CB offers the off-site module to its clients, the use is to be mutually 4, Cl 4, is to be mutually agreed and part of the process
agreed with each producer. 4.2.4.3,
ii. a.
The producer has the right not to send certain requested documents to Section The producer has the right not to send certain requested documents to Equivalent
the CB if they are considered to be confidential. In this case the 4, Cl 4, the CB if they are considered to be confidential. In this case the
information will have to be present during the on-site inspection. 4.2.4.3, information will have to be present during the on-site inspection.
ii. a.
(See also off-site module description in General Regulations Part III). NA NA
5.1.2.2. Unannounced Inspections -
(i) The CB shall carry out unannounced inspections of a minimum of 10 % Section The CB shall carry out unannounced inspections of a minimum of 10 % Equivalent
of all certified producers the CB has certified per scope under Option 1 4, Cl 4, of all certified producers the CB has certified per scope under Option 1
without QMS, during the 12 months of validity of the certificates. 4.2.4.3, without QMS, during the 12 months of validity of the certificates.
ii. a.
(ii) Unless the GLOBALG.A.P. Secretariat has approved a shortened Describe if you have approved Section Unless theIndG.A.P. Secretariat has approved a shortened checklist; the Equivalent
checklist; the CB shall inspect the Major Musts and Minor Musts of the a shortenend checklist or not. 4, Cl 4, CB shall inspect the Critical and Major of the applicable scope(s) and
applicable scope(s) and sub-scope(s). Any non-conformance will be If not describe which 4.2.4.3, sub-scope(s). Any non-conformance will be handled in the same way as
handled in the same way as those found during an announced requirements of your G.A.P. ii. a. those found during an announced inspection.
inspection. rules shall be inspected.
(iii) The CB may inform the producer in advance of the intended visit. This Section The CB may inform the producer in advance of the intended visit. This Equivalent
notification will normally not exceed 48 hours (2 working days). In the 4, Cl 4, notification will normally not exceed 48 hours (2 working days). In the
exceptional case where it is impossible for the producer to accept the 4.2.4.3, exceptional case where it is impossible for the producer to accept the
proposed date (due to medical or other justifiable reasons), the producer ii. a. proposed date (due to medical or other justifiable reasons), the producer
will receive one more chance to be informed of an unannounced will receive one more chance to be informed of an unannounced
inspection. The producer shall receive a written warning if the first inspection. The producer shall receive a written warning if the first
proposed date has not been accepted. The producer will receive another proposed date has not been accepted. The producer will receive another
48-hour notification of a visit. If the visit cannot take place because of non- 48-hour notification of a visit. If the visit cannot take place because of non-
justifiable reasons, a suspension of all products will be issued. justifiable reasons, a suspension of all products will be issued.
5.1.2.3. Unannounced Reward Program Chapter not applicable if your Not Applicable The Scheme wants to NA
scheme does not offer an take up additional feature No Unnanounced Reward
unannounced reward program in an phased wise Program in IndGAP
manner.
(i) Producers may opt to participate in the Unannounced Reward Program. Not Applicable NA
No Unnanounced Reward
The CB shall inform the producer about this possibility and shall offer the
Program in IndGAP
Unannounced Reward Program.
(ii) Under the Unannounced Reward Program, producers will be excluded Not Applicable NA
from the additional 10 % unannounced inspection. However, the annual
inspection will be unannounced following the same rules described in No Unnanounced Reward
5.1.2.2. This may allow the CBs to reduce their inspection fee. (See also Program in IndGAP
Unannounced Reward Program description in General Regulations Part
III).
(iii) Inspections under the Unannounced Reward System shall always be Not Applicable NA
carried out using the entire IFA checklist, according to the relevant
Program in IndGAP
scopes and sub-scopes.
(iv) Participants of the Unannounced Reward Program are excluded from the Not Applicable NA No Unnanounced Reward
off-site module inspection methodology. Program in IndGAP
(v) Participation in the Unannounced Reward Program is registered as an Not Applicable NA
NA
attribute in the GLOBALG.A.P. Database.
(vi) In justified circumstances (e.g. complaint follow up), CBs still have the Not Applicable NA
right to schedule unannounced inspections during the certificate validity
Program in IndGAP
period.
(vii) If the producer also needs to be audited for an add-on and the add-on Not Applicable NA
rules explicitly exclude unannounced add-on assessments, the producer
NA
will not be able to participate in the Unannounced Reward Program.
5.2 Option 2 and Option 1 Multisite with QMS Chapter not applicable if your Section Option 2 and option 1 multisite with QMS -
scheme does not allow 4, Cl 4,
neither certification of 4.2.4.4
producer groups nor
certification of individual
producers with several site
who have implemented a
QMS
a) This section is applicable to groups and individuals with multiple sites Section This section is applicable to groups and individuals with multiple sites NA
who have implemented a QMS that complies with the requirements set 4, Cl 4, who have implemented a QMS. NA
in General Regulations Part II. 4.2.4.4
b) The applicant is responsible for ensuring that all producers and Section The applicant is responsible for ensuring that all producers and Equivalent
production sites under the certification scope comply with the 4, Cl 4, production sites under the certification scope comply with the
certification requirements at all times. 4.2.4.4 certification requirements at all times.
c) The CB does not inspect all producers or production sites, but just a Section The CB does not inspect all producers or production sites, but just a Equivalent
sample. Thus, it is not the responsibility of the CB to determine the 4, Cl 4, sample. Thus, it is not the responsibility of the CB to determine the
compliance of each producer or production site (this responsibility rests 4.2.4.4 compliance of each producer or production site (this responsibility rests
with the applicant). The CB shall assess whether the applicant’s internal with the applicant). The CB shall assess whether the applicant’s internal
controls are appropriate. controls are appropriate.
d) Summary of assessments to be undertaken before a certificate is issued Section Summary of assessments to be undertaken before a certificate is NA
(initial evaluation) and annually thereafter (subsequent evaluation): 4, Cl 4, issued (initial evaluation) and annually thereafter (subsequent evaluation):
NA
4.2.4.4,
iv.
Internally by the producer group and Option 1 multisite with QMS - Initial Section Internally by the producer group and Option 1 multisite with QMS - Initial NA
Evaluations: 4, Cl 4, Evaluations:
1. Internal QMS audit 4.2.4.4, 1. Internal QMS audit NA
2. Internal inspection of each registered producer/production site and all iv. 2. Internal inspection of each producer and/or PMU
product handling units
Internally by the producer group and Option 1 multisite with QMS - Section Internally by the producer group and Option 1 multisite with QMS - NA
Subsequent Evaluations: 4, Cl 4, Subsequent Evaluations:
1. Internal QMS audit 4.2.4.4, 1. Internal QMS audit NA
2. Internal inspection of each registered producer/production site and all iv. 2. Internal inspection of each producer and/or PMU
product handling units
Externally by the CB - Initial Evaluations: Section Externally by the CB - Initial Evaluations: NA
First visit 4, Cl 4, First visit
1. Announced QMS audit + square root of the total number of registered 4.2.4.4, 1. Announced QMS audit + square root of the total number of
central product handling units while in operation iv. registered central PMUs while in operation
2. Announced inspection of (minimum) square root of registered
producer/production sites 2. Announced inspection to (minimum) square root of producer
NA
Second visit (surveillance) member and/or PMUs and additional producers as a result of risk
3. Surveillance inspection of (minimum) 50 % square root of certified assessment undertaken by CB
producers/production sites
3. Unannounced inspection to (minimum) 50% of square root of
producers and /or PMUs
Externally by the CB - Subsequent Evaluations: Section Externally by the CB - Subsequent Evaluations: NA

First visit 4, Cl 4, First visit
1. Announced QMS audit 4.2.4.4, 1. Announced QMS audit
2.a) If sanction from previous surveillance: Inspection of (minimum) iv. 2.a) If sanction from previous surveillance: Inspection of (minimum)
square root of actual number of registered producers/production sites; square root of actual number of registered producers/production sites;
or or
2.b) If no sanction from previous surveillance: Inspection of (minimum) 2.b) If no sanction from previous surveillance: Inspection of (minimum) NA
square root of actual number of registered producers/ production sites square root of actual number of registered producers/ production sites
minus the number of producers/ production sites inspected during the minus the number of producers/ production sites inspected during the
previous surveillance inspection previous surveillance inspection
Second visit (surveillance) Second visit (surveillance)
3. Surveillance inspection of (minimum) 50 % square root of the actual 3. Surveillance inspection of (minimum) 50 % square root of the actual
number of certified producers/production sites. number of certified producers/production sites.
Product handling inspections externally by the CB - Initial Evaluations Product handling inspections externally by the CB - Initial Evaluations Equivalent
and Subsequent Evaluations: and Subsequent Evaluations:
During first or second visit: If there is only one central product handling During first or second visit: If there is only one central product handling
facility, it shall be inspected every year while in operation. facility, it shall be inspected every year while in operation.
When there are more than one central product handling facility, the When there are more than one central product handling facility, the
square root of the total number of central product handling units square root of the total number of central product handling units
registered shall be inspected while in operation. registered shall be inspected while in operation.
Where the product handling does not take place centrally, but on the Where the product handling does not take place centrally, but on the
farms of the producer members, this factor shall be taken into account farms of the producer members, this factor shall be taken into account
when determining the sample of producers to be inspected. when determining the sample of producers to be inspected.
For aquaculture, every product handling unit shall always be inspected For aquaculture, every product handling unit shall always be inspected
annually while in operation. annually while in operation.
Unannounced QMS audits externally by the CB - Initial Evaluations and Section Unannounced QMS audits externally by the CB - Initial Evaluations and NA
Subsequent Evaluations: Additional unannounced QMS audit of 10 % of 4, Cl 4, Subsequent Evaluations: Additional unannounced QMS audit of 10 % of
NA
certificate holders with QMS. 4.2.4.4, certificate holders with QMS.
iv.
5.2.1 Internal Assessments 4.2.4.3. Option 2 and option 1 multisite with QMS -
a) The applicant shall undertake internal assessments of all producers Section The applicant shall undertake internal assessments of all producers Equivalent
and/or production sites, covering all products and processes under the 4, Cl 4, and/or production sites, covering all products and processes under the
certification scope to verify and ensure compliance with the certification 4.2.4.4, certification scope to verify and ensure compliance with the certification
requirements. i. a. requirements.
b) The internal assessments shall comply with requirements determined in Section The internal assessments shall comply with requirements determined in Equivalent
Part II of the General Regulations under sections 5 and 6 and include the 4, Cl 4, sections 4 and 5 and include the following:
following: 4.2.4.4,
i. b.
(i) A minimum of one internal audit of the QMS to be carried out by the Section A minimum of one internal audit of the QMS to be carried out by the Equivalent
internal auditor before the first CB audit and thereafter once per annum. 4, Cl 4, internal auditor before the first CB audit and thereafter once annually
4.2.4.4,
i. b.
(ii) A minimum of one internal inspection of each registered producer, Section A minimum of one internal inspection of each registered producer, Equivalent
production site and product handling facility (PHU) to be carried out by 4, Cl 4, production site and product handling facility (PHU) shall be carried out by
the internal inspector before the first CB inspection and thereafter once 4.2.4.4, the internal inspector before the first CB inspection and thereafter once
per annum. i. b. annually
5.2.2 Certification Body Quality Management System (QMS) Audit Section Option 2 and option 1 multisite with QMS Equivalent
4, Cl 4,
4.2.4.4,
ii.
a) The audit (announced and unannounced) shall be carried out by a CB Section The audit (announced and unannounced) shall be carried out by a CB Equivalent
auditor (see CB auditor requirements in General Regulations Part III). 4, Cl 4, auditor (see CB auditor requirements in CB Requirement Section).
4.2.4.4,
ii. a.
b) The audit (announced and unannounced) shall be based on the QMS Describe what checklist shall Section The audit (announced and unannounced) shall be based on the QMS Equivalent
checklist that is available on the GLOBALG.A.P. website. be used for QMS audits 4, Cl 4, checklist that is available on the IndG.A.P. website.
4.2.4.4,
ii. b.
5.2.2.1 QMS Announced Audits Section Section 4A Certification Process - Group Certification IndG.A.P. Equivalent
4, Cl 4,
4.2.4.4,
ii.
The CB shall carry out one announced audit of the QMS at the initial Section The CB shall carry out one announced audit of the QMS at the initial Equivalent
assessment and thereafter once per annum. 4, Cl 4, assessment and thereafter once annually
4.2.4.4,
ii. b.
The CB may divide the announced audits into 2 modules, which shall be Section The CB may divide the announced audits into 2 modules, which shall be Equivalent
verified by the same auditor: 4, Cl 4, verified by the same auditor:
4.2.4.4,
ii. b.
(i) Off-site module: This consists of a desk review of documentation sent by Section Off-site module: This consists of a desk review of documentation sent by Equivalent
the QMS to the CB before the audit, including internal audit, internal 4, Cl 4, the QMS to the CB before the audit, including internal audit, internal
register of approved producer members/production sites, 'Food Safety 4.2.4.4, register of approved producer members/production sites, 'Food Safety
Policy Declaration', risk assessments, procedures required in the ii. b. Policy Declaration', risk assessments, procedures required in the
General Regulations Part II, residue monitoring system (frequency, General Regulations Part II, residue monitoring system (frequency,
parameters, sampling program), residue analysis reports, licenses, list of parameters, sampling program), residue analysis reports, licenses, list of
medicines used, list of plant protection products used, proof of lab medicines used, list of plant protection products used, proof of lab
accreditation and certificates or inspection reports of subcontracted accreditation and certificates or inspection reports of subcontracted
activities, etc. activities, etc.
(ii) On-site module: This consists of an on-site audit of the remaining Section On-site module: This consists of an on-site audit of the remaining Equivalent
content of the QMS checklist, plus the verification of the information 4, Cl 4, content of the QMS checklist, plus the verification of the information
assessed off-site and the way the management system works on-site 4.2.4.4, assessed off-site and the way the management system works on-site
(e.g. internal inspections, traceability, segregation and mass balance, ii. b. (e.g. internal inspections, traceability, segregation and mass balance,
central product handling units, etc.). central product handling units, etc.).
The aim of the use of both modules is to reduce the time spent on-site, Section The aim of the use of both modules is to reduce the time spent on-site, NA
although the overall duration of the audit will not be reduced. 4, Cl 4, although the overall duration of the audit will not be reduced.
NA
4.2.4.4,
ii. b..
The CB decides if it will offer the off-site module to its clients. In case the Section The CB decides if it will offer the off-site module to its clients. In case the Equivalent
CB offers the off-site module to its clients, the use has to be mutually 4, Cl 4, CB offers the off-site module to its clients, the use has to be mutually
agreed with each producer group/company. 4.2.4.4, agreed with each producer group/company.
ii. b.
The producer group/company has the right not to send certain requested Section The producer group/company has the right not to send certain requested Equivalent
documents to the CB if they are considered to be confidential. In this 4, Cl 4, documents to the CB if they are considered to be confidential. In this
case the information will have to be present during the on-site audit. 4.2.4.4, case the information will have to be present during the on-site audit.
ii. b.
(See also off-site module description in General Regulations Part III). NA NA
5.2.2.2 QMS Unannounced Audits -
(i) The CB shall carry out additional QMS unannounced audits for a Section The CB shall carry out additional QMS unannounced audits for a Equivalent
minimum of 10 % of the certified producer groups and multisites with 4, Cl 4, minimum of 10 % of the certified producer groups and multisites with
QMS annually. 4.2.4.4, QMS annually.
ii. b.
(ii) Any non-conformances detected will be handled as in an announced Section Any non-conformances detected will be handled as in an announced Equivalent
audit. 4, Cl 4, audit.
4.2.4.4,
ii. b.
(iii) The CB may inform the certificate holder. This notification will normally Section The CB may inform the certificate holder. This notification will normally Equivalent
not exceed 48 hours (2 working days) in advance of the intended visit. In 4, Cl 4, not exceed 48 hours (2 working days) in advance of the intended visit. In
the exceptional case where it is impossible for the certificate holder to 4.2.4.4, the exceptional case where it is impossible for the certificate holder to
accept the proposed date (due to medical or other justifiable reasons), ii. b. accept the proposed date (due to medical or other justifiable reasons),
the certificate holder will receive one more chance to be informed of an the certificate holder will receive one more chance to be informed of an
unannounced surveillance inspection. The certificate holder shall receive unannounced surveillance inspection. The certificate holder shall receive
a written warning if the first date has not been accepted. The certificate a written warning if the first date has not been accepted. The certificate
holder will receive another 48-hour notification of a visit. If the visit cannot holder will receive another 48-hour notification of a visit. If the visit cannot
take place because of non-justifiable reasons, a complete suspension take place because of non-justifiable reasons, a complete suspension
will be issued. will be issued.
5.2.3 Certification Body Producer/Production Site Inspections -

a) A CB inspector or auditor shall carry out the inspections. Section A CB inspector or auditor shall carry out the inspections. Equivalent
4, Cl 4,
4.2.4.4,
iii. a.
b) The CB shall inspect the complete checklist (Major Musts, Minor Musts Section The CB shall inspect the complete checklist (Major and Minor and Equivalent
and Recommendations) of the applicable scope(s) and sub-scope(s) 4, Cl 4, Recomendations ) of the applicable scope(s) and sub-scope(s) during
during ALL inspections. 4.2.4.4, ALL inspections.
iii. b.
c) The inspection per selected producer member or production site shall Section The inspection per selected producer member or production site shall Equivalent
cover all accepted products, production processes and where relevant, 4, Cl 4, cover all accepted products, production processes and where relevant,
the product handling units and administrative sites. 4.2.4.4, the product handling units and administrative sites.
iii. c.
d) Initial inspection or first inspection by a new CB: As a minimum the Section Initial inspection or first inspection by a new CB: As a minimum the Equivalent
square root (or next whole number rounded upwards if there are any 4, Cl 4, square root (or next whole number rounded upwards if there are any
decimals) of the total number of the producers/production sites in the 4.2.4.4, decimals) of the total number of the producers/production sites in the
certification scope shall be inspected before a certificate can be issued. iii. c. certification scope shall be inspected before a certificate can be issued.
During the validity period of the certificate, the surveillance inspection of During the validity period of the certificate, the surveillance inspection of
(minimum) 50 % square root of certified producers/production sites shall (minimum) 50 % square root of certified producers/production sites shall
be carried out. be carried out.
e) Subsequent inspections: -
(i) The CB shall carry out announced external inspections of each producer Section The CB shall carry out announced external inspections of each producer Equivalent
group and multi-site annually. 4, Cl 4, group and multi-site annually.
4.2.4.4,
iii. e.
(ii) The inspections shall be split into 2 separate visits during the Section The inspections may be split into 2 separate visits during the certification Equivalent
certification cycle, with the aim of increasing the reliability of the system: 4, Cl 4, cycle, with the aim of increasing the reliability of the system:
4.2.4.4,
iii. e.
• Re-certification audit • Re-certification audit Equivalent
• Surveillance producer inspections • Surveillance producer inspections Equivalent
This does not reduce the minimum number of inspections necessary This does not reduce the minimum number of inspections necessary Equivalent
during the certification cycle. during the certification cycle (12 months).
(iii) The number of producers/sites to be inspected during a certification Section The number of producers/sites to be inspected during a certification Equivalent
cycle shall be equivalent to the square root of the current number of 4, Cl 4, cycle shall be equivalent to the square root of the current number of
producers/production sites (grouped by the same production type). Half 4.2.4.4, producers/production sites (grouped by the same production type). Half
(50 %) of the square root of the producers/production sites shall be iii. e. (50 %) of the square root of the producers/production sites shall be
inspected during the surveillance inspections. inspected during the surveillance inspections.
(iv) The sample size of the following regular announced audit by the CB may Section The sample size of the following regular announced audit by the CB may Equivalent
be reduced to the square root of the current number of the 4, Cl 4, be reduced to the square root of the current number of the
producers/production sites minus the number of producers/production 4.2.5.2, producers/production sites minus the number of producers/production
sites inspected during the previous surveillance inspections as long as ii. b. sites inspected during the previous surveillance inspections as long as
the following prerequisites are met: the following prerequisites are met:
• There is no non-conformances detected on the day of the Section • There is no non-conformances detected on the day of the Equivalent
producer/production site surveillance inspections 4, Cl 4, producer/production site surveillance inspections
4.2.5.2,
ii. b.
• The result of the QMS audit does not raise doubts about the Section • The result of the QMS audit does not raise doubts about the Equivalent
robustness of the system. 4, Cl 4, robustness of the system.
4.2.5.2,
ii. b.
Example 1: In a producer group with 50 members the CB shall inspect 8 NA
members (square root of 50) during the initial audit. During the following
surveillance inspection 4 (0.5 x 8) members shall be inspected. The total
number of producers inspected in the first year is 12. In the next year,
NA
where no non-conformances are detected during the previous 4
surveillance inspections, the CB shall inspect 4 producers during the re-
certification audit and then another 4 during the surveillance inspections.
Example 2: In a producer group with 5 members during the initial audit, 3 NA

members (square root of 5) and during the following surveillance
inspections 2 (0.5 x 3) members shall be inspected. If in the next year
NA
the total number of group members decreases to 4, and no non-
conformances were detected during the surveillance producer inspection,
1 producer shall still be inspected.
Example 3: In a group of 62 members, the number of members NA
increased (by less than 10 %) to a total of 65 after the initial audit.
During the initial audit 8 members (square root of 62) were inspected.
The sample size for the following surveillance inspection needs to take NA
the increase into consideration and half of the square root of the actual
number of members (65) need to be inspected; i.e. (0.5 x 9), which is 5
producers.
(v) Before a certification decision can be made, at least the square root of Section Before a certification decision can be made, at least the square root of Equivalent
the total number of current producers/production sites shall have been 4, Cl 4, the total number of current producers/production sites shall have been
inspected during the last 12 months. 4.2.5.2, inspected during the last 12 months.
ii. c.
(vi) CBs may take the decision to increase the sample during surveillance Section CBs may take the decision to increase the sample during surveillance Equivalent
inspections if there is a need to investigate whether a non-compliance is 4, Cl 4, inspections if there is a need to investigate whether a non-compliance is
structural or not. 4.2.5.2, structural or not.
ii. d.
5.3 Inspection Timing Section -
4, Cl 4,
4.2.5
5.3.1 Initial (First) Inspections Section -
4, Cl 4,
4.2.5.1
This section is applicable to producers seeking GLOBALG.A.P. -
certification for the first time, and to producers who want to add a new
product to an already existing GLOBALG.A.P. certificate. When a
producer changes from one CB to another, or from GLOBALG.A.P. IFA
Standard to an equivalent approved modified checklist or scheme (or the
other way around), it is not considered a first inspection, but subsequent
inspection.
a) No inspection can take place until the CB has accepted the applicant’s Section No inspection can take place until the CB has accepted the applicant’s Equivalent
registration. 4, Cl 4, registration.
4.2.5, iii.
b) Each production process for products registered and accepted for Section Each production process for products registered and accepted for Equivalent
certification for the first time shall be completely assessed (all applicable 4, Cl 4, certification for the first time shall be completely assessed (all applicable
control points shall be verified), prior to issuing the certificate. 4.2.5, iv. control points shall be verified), prior to issuing the certificate.
c) A product that has not yet been harvested shall not be included in the Section A product that has not yet been harvested shall not be included in the Equivalent
certificate (i.e. it is not possible to certify a product in the future). 4, Cl 4, certificate (i.e. it is not possible to certify a product in the future).
4.2.5, v.
d) It is possible to add a new product to an already existing certificate Section It is possible to add a new product to an already existing certificate Equivalent
during an unannounced inspection (Option 1 without QMS) or during a 4, Cl 4, during an unannounced inspection (Option 1 without QMS) or during a
surveillance inspection (Option 2/Option 1 with QMS and sampling; see 4.2.5, vi. surveillance inspection (Option 2/Option 1 with QMS and sampling,
General Regulations Part II, 11), provided all applicable control points for / Section provided all applicable control points for this product are verified.
this product are verified. 4, Cl 4,
4.9.1
e) The applicant shall have records from the registration date onwards or for Section The applicant shall have records from the registration date onwards or for Equivalent
at least 3 months before the first inspection takes place, whichever is 4, Cl 4, at least 3 months before the first inspection takes place, whichever is
longer, and the CB shall inspect them 4.2.5, vii. longer, and the CB shall inspect them
f) Products that are harvested/slaughtered/processed before registration Section Products that are harvested/processed before registration with IndG.A.P. Equivalent
with GLOBALG.A.P. cannot be certified. 4, Cl 4, cannot be certified.
4.2.5,
viii.
g) Records that relate to harvest or product handling before the producer Section Records that relate to harvest or product handling before the producer Equivalent
has registered with GLOBALG.A.P. are not valid. 4, Cl 4, has registered with IndG.A.P. are not valid.
4.2.5, ix.
5.3.2 Subsequent Inspections -
a) Each production process for products registered and accepted for Section Each production process for products registered and accepted for Equivalent
certification shall be completely assessed (all applicable control points 4, Cl 4, certification shall be completely assessed (all applicable control points
shall be verified) annually prior to issuing the certificate. This also applies 4.2.5.3, shall be verified) annually prior to issuing the certificate. This also applies
if the producers change CBs. i. if the producers change CBs.
b) The subsequent inspection can be carried out at any time during an Section The subsequent inspection can be carried out at any time during an Equivalent
“inspection window” that extends over a period of 8 months: from 4 4, Cl 4, “inspection window” that extends over a period of 8 months: from 4
months before the original expiry date of the certificate, and (only if the 4.2.5.3, months before the original expiry date of the certificate, and (only if the
CB extends the certificate validity in the GLOBALG.A.P. Database) up to ii. CB extends the certificate validity in the IndG.A.P. registry) up to 4
4 months after the original expiry date of the certificate. months after the original expiry date of the certificate.
Example: 1st certification date: 14 February 2015 (expiry date: 13 NA

February 2016). 2nd inspection can be at any time from 14 October 2015 NA
to 13 June 2016, if the certificate validity is extended.
c) There shall be a minimum period of 6 months between 2 inspections for Section There shall be a minimum period of 6 months between 2 inspections for Equivalent
re-certification. 4, Cl 4, re-certification.
4.2.5.3,
iii.
6. CERTIFICATION PROCESS Section Certification process Section 4 Certification Process IndG.A.P. -
4, Cl 4,
4.3
6.1 Non-Compliance and Non-Conformance Complete 6.1 a) and b) if such Section -
a distinction exists in your 4, Cl 4,
scheme 4.3.5
a) Non-compliance (with a control point): A Minor Must or Section Non-compliance (with a control point): A Minor or Recomendation in Equivalent
Recommendation in the GLOBALG.A.P. checklist is not fulfilled 4, Cl 4, the IndG.A.P. checklist is not fulfilled according to the compliance
according to the compliance criterion. 4.3.5.1 criterion.
b) Non-conformance (with the GLOBALG.A.P. certification rules): A Section Non-conformance (with the IndG.A.P. certification rules): A Equivalent
GLOBALG.A.P. rule that is necessary for obtaining the certificate (see 4, Cl 4, IndG.A.P. rule that is necessary for obtaining the certificate (see 6.2) is
6.2) is infringed (e.g. non-compliance with one or more Major Musts, or 4.3.5.2 infringed (e.g. non-compliance with one or more Major , or more than 5 %
more than 5 % of applicable Minor Musts). of applicable Minor).
c) Contractual non-conformances: Breach of any of the agreements Section Contractual non-conformances: Breach of any of the agreements Equivalent
signed in the contract between the CB and the producer related to 4, Cl 4, signed in the contract between the CB and the producer related to
GLOBALG.A.P. issues. 4.3.5.3 IndG.A.P. issues.
Case examples: Trading with a product that does not comply with legal Case examples: Trading with a product that does not comply with legal
requirements; false communication by the producer regarding requirements; false communication by the producer regarding IndG.A.P.
GLOBALG.A.P. certification, GLOBALG.A.P. trademark misuse, certification, IndG.A.P. trademark misuse, payments not made in
payments not made in accordance with contractual conditions, etc. accordance with contractual conditions, etc.
6.2 Requirements to Achieve and Maintain GLOBALG.A.P. Certification Section Requirements to Achieve and Maintain IndG.A.P. Certification -
4, Cl 4,
4.3.6
The Control Points and Compliance Criteria document consist of 3 types Explain of what types of Section The Control Points and Compliance Criteria document consist of 3 types Equivalent
of control points: Major Musts, Minor Musts, and Recommendations. control points your G.A.P. 4, Cl 4, of control points: Critical, Major and Minor.
criteria consist 4.3.6.1
To obtain GLOBALG.A.P. certification, the following are required: Section To obtain IndG.A.P. certification, the following are required: Equivalent
4, Cl 4,
4.3.6.2
Major Musts: 100 % compliance with all applicable Major Must and QMS Major 100 % compliance with all applicable Major and QMS control Equivalent
control points is compulsory. points is compulsory.
Minor Musts: 95 % compliance with all applicable Minor Must control Minor 95 % compliance with all applicable Major control points is Equivalent
points is compulsory. compulsory.
Recommendations: No minimum percentage of compliance required. Recomendation: No minimum percentage of compliance required. Equivalent
The producer shall comply with the agreements signed ('GLOBALG.A.P. Section The producer shall comply with the agreements signed ('IndG.A.P. Equivalent
Sublicense and Certification Agreement' and CB service agreement in 4, Cl 4, Sublicense and Certification Agreement' and CB service agreement in
their current version) and with the requirements defined in the General 4.3.6.3 their current version) and with the requirements defined in the
Regulations in their current version. Certification Criteria in their current version.
6.2.1. Minor Must Compliance Calculation Explain in this chapter Section -
compliance calculation for 4, Cl 4,
your scheme 4.3.2.3
a) For the sake of calculation, the following formula shall apply: Section For the sake of calculation,the following formula shall apply:(Total Equivalent
{(Total number of Minor Must control points for the respective sub- 4, Cl 4, number of Minor control points for the respective sub scopes)-( Not
scopes) - (Not applicable Minor Must control points scored)} x 5 % = 4.3.2.3, applicable Minor Control points scored ) x 5%= ( Total minor control
(Total Minor Must control point non- compliance allowed) a. point non-compliance allowed )
e.g. (All Farm Base + Crops Base + Fruit and Vegetables: 122 – 52 NA) Section The calculation method to find out the percentage of major control point NA
x 0.05 = 70 x 0.05 = 3.5. 4, Cl 4, non-complaince is (number of non-complaint Major control points) /
In this example the total number of Minor Must control point non- 4.3.2.3, (total number of applicable Major control points) X 100
NA
compliance allowed is 3.5, which shall be rounded down. Therefore this a. The calculation method to find out the percentage of major control point
producer may only have 3 Minor Must control points that are non- complaince is number of complaint Major control points / total number of
compliant. applicable Major control points X 100
70 applicable Minor Must control points – 3 non-compliant Minor Must Section This shall be 5% or below if any thing above 5% will lead to non- NA
control points = 67. This gives a compliance level of 95.7 %, whereas if 4, Cl 4, conformance
NA
3.5 were rounded up to 4 it would give a compliance level of 94.2 %, 4.3.2.3 This shall be 95% or above if anything below 95% will lead to non-
which would be non-compliant with the certification rule. conformance
NOTE: A score for example of 94.8 % cannot be rounded up to 95 % Section The percentage compliance can never be roundedup for Eg;- 94.8 % Equivalent
(the pass percentage) 4, Cl 4, compliance can not be rounded up to 95 %.
4.3.2.3,
d.
b) In all cases, the calculation to show compliance (or non-compliance) Section The calculation of either percentage non-compliance or compliance shall Equivalent
shall be available after the inspection. 4, Cl 4, be available after inspection
4.3.2.3,
e.
6.2.2. Applicable Control Points Section -
4, Cl 4,
4.3.6.4.
a) The control points to be taken into consideration to calculate the Section The control points to be taken into consideration to calculate the Equivalent
percentage of compliance for Major Musts and Minor Musts depend on 4, Cl 4, percentage of compliance for Critical and Major depend on the product
the product and certification scope. The applicant shall ensure that each 4.3.6.4.1 and certification scope. The applicant shall ensure that each individual
individual site and product complies with the certification requirements. . site and product complies with the certification requirements. Thus, the
Thus the compliance percentage shall be calculated taking into account compliance percentage shall be calculated taking into account all the
all the control points applicable to each site and product. control points applicable to each site and product.
Example: A producer seeking certification for Fruit and Vegetables NA

needs to comply with 100 % of applicable Major Musts and at least 95
% of the applicable Minor Musts of the All Farm Base (AF), Crops Base NA
(CB), and Fruit and Vegetables (FV) modules combined together.
Example 1: A producer seeking certification for Combinable Crops and NA

Dairy needs to comply with 100 % of applicable Major Musts and 95 %
of the applicable Minor Musts as follows:
• For Combinable Crops: The All Farm Base (AF), Crops Base (CB), and NA
Combinable Crops (CC) modules combined together
• For Dairy: The All Farm Base (AF), Livestock Base (LB), Cattle and
Sheep (CS), and Dairy (DY) modules combined together.
Example 2: A producer is seeking certification for green beans and NA
roses. A non-conformance of a Major Must is detected in the Flowers
and Ornamentals sub-scope. The roses cannot be certified. The green
beans can only be certified IF the responsible CB justifies that there is NA
no concern for the integrity of the producer and production as a whole
resulting from the Major Must non-conformance in the Flowers and
Ornamentals sub-scope.
Example 3: A producer is seeking certification for pigs and vegetables. A NA
non-conformance with one of the Major Musts in the All Farm Base is
NA
detected; neither the pigs, nor the vegetables can be certified.
b) In a multisite operation without QMS , the compliance level is calculated Section In a multisite operation without QMS , the compliance level is calculated Equivalent
for the entire operation in one checklist. Any applicable control point 4, Cl 4, for the entire operation in one checklist. Any applicable control point
common to all sites needs to be taken into account for all sites. 4.3.6.4.2 common to all sites needs to be taken into account for all sites.
.
c) In a multisite operation with QMS , the compliance level is calculated per Section In a multisite operation with QMS , the compliance level is calculated per Equivalent
sampled production site. Each production site shall comply with the 4, Cl 4, sampled production site. Each production site shall comply with the
certification requirements. Any applicable control point common to all 4.3.6.4.3 certification requirements. Any applicable control point common to all
sites (e.g. central chemical storage) needs to be taken into account for . sites (e.g. central chemical storage) needs to be taken into account for
all sites. all sites.
d) In a producer group, the compliance level is calculated per sampled Section In a producer group, the compliance level is calculated per sampled Equivalent
producer. Each producer member shall comply with the certification 4, Cl 4, producer. Each producer member shall comply with the certification
requirements. Any applicable control point common to all producers (e.g. 4.3.6.4.4 requirements. Any applicable control point common to all producers (e.g.
central chemical storage) needs to be taken into account for all . central chemical storage) needs to be taken into account for all
producers. producers.
6.3 Certification Decision -
a) The CB shall make the certification decision within a maximum of 28 Section The CB shall make the certification decision within a maximum of 28 Equivalent
calendar days after closure of any outstanding non-conformances. In 4, Cl 4, calendar days after closure of any outstanding non-conformances. In
case no non-conformances are detected during the inspection/audit, it 4.3.3.6. case no non-conformances are detected during the inspection/audit, it
means that the CB shall make the decision no later than 28 days after means that the CB shall make the decision no later than 28 days after
the end of the inspection/audit. the end of the inspection/audit.
b) Any complaints or appeals against CBs follow the CB’s own complaints Section Any complaints or appeals against CBs follow the CB’s own complaints NA
and appeals procedure, which each CB shall have and communicate to 4, Cl 4, and appeals procedure, which each CB shall have and communicate to
its clients. In case the CB does not respond adequately, the complaint 4.3.3.7. its clients. In case the CB does not respond adequately, the complaint
NA
can be addressed to the GLOBALG.A.P. Secretariat using the can be addressed to the IndG.A.P. Secretariat.
'GLOBALG.A.P. Incident/Complaint Form', available on the
GLOBALG.A.P. website (www.globalgap.org).
c) It is possible to issue a Food Safety Standard (FSS) certificate based on N/A Not applicable NA
the results of a corresponding IFA Standard version inspection if the
NA
producer complies with 100 % of all applicable Major Musts and 95 % of
all applicable Minor Musts of the FSS.
6.4 Sanctions Describe in this chapter the -
producer (group) sanction
rules of your scheme
a) If non-conformance is detected, the CB shall apply a sanction (warning, Section If non-conformance is detected, the CB shall apply a sanction (warning, Equivalent
suspension, or cancellation) as indicated in this section. 4, Cl 4, suspension, or cancellation) as indicated in this section.
4.3.7.1.
b) If a clear link has been established between a producer and public health Section If a clear link has been established between a producer and public health Equivalent
outbreak by a reputable governmental regulatory authority, suspension of 4, Cl 4, outbreak by a reputable governmental regulatory authority, suspension of
the certification shall be imposedwhile a review of the producer’s 4.3.7.2. the certification shall be imposed while a review of the producer’s
certification is performed. certification is performed.
c) Producers cannot change CB until the non-conformance that led to the Section Producers cannot change CB until the non-conformance that led to the Equivalent
respective sanction is satisfactorily closed. 4, Cl 4, respective sanction is satisfactorily closed.
4.3.7.3.
d) ONLY the CB or the producer group that has issued the sanction is Section ONLY the CB or the producer group that has issued the sanction is Equivalent
entitled to lift it, provided there is sufficient and timely evidence of 4, Cl 4, entitled to lift it, provided there is sufficient and timely evidence of
corrective action (either through a follow-up visit or other written or visual 4.3.7.4. corrective action (either through a follow-up visit or other written or visual
evidence). evidence).
e) In the event that a producer is certified for both IFA and a FSS, sanctions Not applicable NA
will apply simultaneously to both IFA and FSS if the reason for the
NA
sanction is a non-conformity against requirements of the FSS
certification.
6.4.1. Warning -
a) A warning is issued for all types of non-conformance detected (i.e. non- Section A warning is issued for all types of non-conformance detected (i.e. non- Equivalent
conformance with CPCC, GR, or contractual requirements). 4, Cl 4, conformance with any of the Scheme requirement).
4.3.7.5.
b) If a non-conformance is detected during the inspection, the producer Section If a non-conformance is detected during the inspection, the producer Equivalent
shall be served a warning when the inspection is finalized. This is a 4, Cl 4, shall be served a warning when the inspection is finalized. This is a
provisional report that could be overridden by the CB certification 4.3.7.5. provisional report that could be overridden by the CB certification
authority. authority.
c) Initial inspection: Section Initial inspection: Equivalent
4, Cl 4,
4.3.7.5.
(i) If an individual producer or producer group does not comply with 100 % of Section The CBs have a database system, for initial inspection, no certificate will Equivalent
Major Must and 95 % Minor Must control points within 28 days after an 4 be issued unless the non-conformance are closed
initial inspection, the status “open non-conformance” is set in the various
GLOBALG.A.P. Database. clauses
(ii) If the cause of the warning is not resolved within three (3) months, a Section If the cause of the warning is not resolved within three (3) months, a Equivalent
complete inspection shall be performed before a certificate can be 4, Cl 4, complete inspection shall be performed before a certificate can be
issued. 4.3.7.5. issued.
d) Subsequent inspection: Section Subsequent inspection: Equivalent
4, Cl 4,
4.3.7.5.
(i) Non-conformances shall be closed within 28 calendar days. Section Non-conformances shall be closed within 28 calendar days. Equivalent
4, Cl 4,
4.3.7.5.
(ii) In the event of non-conformances with contracts, the General Section In the event of non-conformances with contracts, the Certification Equivalent
Requirements, or a Major Must, the CB shall decide what period is given 4, Cl 4, Requirements, or a Major NC, the CB shall decide what period is given to
to the producer for closing the non-conformance before suspending the 4.3.7.5. the producer for closing the non-conformance before suspending the
certificate. This period shall never exceed 28 days and may be shortened certificate. This period shall never exceed 28 days and may be shortened
according to the criticality of the non-conformance in terms of safety of according to the criticality of the non-conformance in terms of safety of
workers, environment and consumers. An immediate suspension shall workers, environment and consumers. An immediate suspension shall
be issued where a serious threat to food safety, the safety of workers, be issued where a serious threat to food safety, the safety of workers,
the environment, consumers, and/or product integrity (i.e. sale of non- the environment, consumers, and/or product integrity (i.e. sale of non-
certified products as certified) is present. This will be communicated via certified products as certified) is present. This will be communicated via
an official warning letter. an official warning letter.
6.4.2 Product Suspension -

a) If the cause of the warning is not resolved within the defined period Section If the cause of the warning is not resolved within the defined period Equivalent
(maximum of 28 days), a suspension shall be imposed by the CB or the 4, Cl 4, (maximum of 28 days), a suspension shall be imposed by the CB or the
producer group on its members immediately. 4.3.7.6. producer group on its members immediately.
b) CBs can lift product suspensions imposed on producers and producer Section CBs can lift product suspensions imposed on producers and producer Equivalent
groups issued by them. 4, Cl 4, groups issued by them.
4.3.7.6.
c) Producer groups can lift product suspension on their accepted producer Section Producer groups can lift product suspension on their accepted producer Equivalent
members issued by them. 4, Cl 4, members issued by them.
4.3.7.6.
d) A suspension can be applied to one, several, or all of the products Section A suspension can be applied to one, several, or all of the products Equivalent
covered by the certificate. 4, Cl 4, covered by the certificate.
4.3.7.6.
e) A product cannot be partially suspended for an individual producer (single Section A product cannot be partially suspended for an individual producer (single Equivalent
or multisite), i.e. the entire product shall be suspended 4, Cl 4, or multisite), i.e. the entire product shall be suspended
4.3.7.6.
f) When the suspension is applied, the CB/producer group shall set the Section When the suspension is applied, the CB/producer group shall set the Equivalent
period allowed for correction (not longer than 12 months). 4, Cl 4, period allowed for correction (not longer than 12 months).
4.3.7.6.
g) During the period of suspension, the producer is prohibited from using Section During the period of suspension, the producer is prohibited from using Equivalent
the GLOBALG.A.P. logo/trademark, license/certificate, or any other type 4, Cl 4, the IndG.A.P. logo/trademark, license/certificate, or any other type of
of document that is in any way linked to GLOBALG.A.P. in relation to 4.3.7.6. document that is in any way linked to IndG.A.P. in relation to the
the suspended product. suspended product.
h) If a producer notifies the CB that the non-conformance is resolved before Section If a producer notifies the CB that the non-conformance is resolved before Equivalent
the defined period, the respective sanction can be lifted, after evaluation 4, Cl 4, the defined period, the respective sanction can be lifted, after evaluation
of evidence provided by the producer. This evaluation may take place 4.3.7.6. of evidence provided by the producer. This evaluation may take place
on- or off-site. If done through an on-site inspection, announced or on- or off-site. If done through an on-site inspection, announced or
unannounced, it may be a full inspection or evaluating only the submitted unannounced, it may be a full inspection or evaluating only the submitted
evidence. evidence.
i) If the cause of the suspension is not resolved within the defined period, a Section If the cause of the suspension is not resolved within the defined period, a Equivalent
cancellation is imposed. 4, Cl 4, cancellation is imposed.
4.3.7.6.
j) The suspension remains as long as the CB or producer group does not Section The suspension remains as long as the CB or producer group does not Equivalent
lift it or impose a cancellation. 4, Cl 4, lift it or impose a cancellation.
4.3.7.6.
6.4.2.1. Self-declared Product Suspension -
(i) A producer or producer group may voluntarily ask the respective CB(s) Section A producer or producer group may voluntarily ask the respective CB(s) Equivalent
for a suspension of one, several or all of the products covered by the 4, Cl 4, for a suspension of one, several or all of the products covered by the
certificate (unless a CB has already imposed a sanction). This can occur 4.3.7.6. certificate (unless a CB has already imposed a sanction). This can occur
if the producer experiences difficulty with compliance to the standard and if the producer experiences difficulty with compliance to the standard and
needs time to close any non-conformance. needs time to close any non-conformance.
(ii) This suspension will not delay the renewal date, nor will it allow the Section This suspension will not delay the renewal date, nor will it allow the Equivalent
producer to avoid paying registration and other applicable fees. 4, Cl 4, producer to avoid paying registration and other applicable fees.
4.3.7.6.
(iii) The deadline for closing non-conformance is set by the declaring Section The deadline for closing non-conformance is set by the declaring Equivalent
producer/producer group, which shall be agreed upon with the respective 4, Cl 4, producer/producer group, which shall be agreed upon with the respective
CB(s). 4.3.7.6. CB(s).
(iv) The same applies for members of a producer group who may voluntarily Section The same applies for members of a producer group who may voluntarily Equivalent
ask the respective group to temporarily suspend their product(s). Here 4, Cl 4, ask the respective group to temporarily suspend their product(s). Here
too, the deadline for rectifying non-conformance is set by the declaring 4.3.7.6. too, the deadline for rectifying non-conformance is set by the declaring
producer, which shall be agreed upon with the respective producer group producer, which shall be agreed upon with the respective producer group
QMS. QMS.
(v) In the GLOBALG.A.P. Database the product status “self-declared NA
NA
suspension” shall be set for the respective products.
6.4.3. Cancellation Cancellation of certification Equivalent
a) A cancellation of the contract shall be issued where: Section A cancellation of the contract shall be issued where: Equivalent
4, Cl 4,
4.3.7.7.
(i) The CB finds evidence of fraud and/or lack of trust to comply with Section The CB finds evidence of fraud and/or lack of trust to comply with Equivalent
GLOBALG.A.P. requirements or 4, Cl 4, GLOBALG.A.P. requirements or
4.3.7.7.
(ii) A producer/producer group cannot show evidence of implementation of Section A producer/producer group cannot show evidence of implementation of Equivalent
effective corrective action before the suspension period set by the 4, Cl 4, effective corrective action before the suspension period set by the
CB/producer group has elapsed 4.3.7.7. CB/producer group has elapsed
b) A cancellation of the contract results in the total prohibition (all products, Section A cancellation of the contract results in the total prohibition (all products, Equivalent
all sites) of the use of the GLOBALG.A.P. logo/trademark, 4, Cl 4, all sites) of the use of the IndG.A.P.. logo/trademark, license/certificate,
license/certificate, or any device or document that may be linked to 4.3.7.7. or any device or document that may be linked to IndG.A.P.
GLOBALG.A.P.
c) Producers that have received a cancellation shall not be accepted for Section Producers that have received a cancellation shall not be accepted for Equivalent
GLOBALG.A.P. certification within 12 months of the date of cancellation. 4, Cl 4, IndG.A.P. certification within 12 months of the date of cancellation.
4.3.7.7.
6.5 Notification and Appeals Notification and Appeals -
a) The producer shall either resolve the non-conformances communicated Section The producer shall either resolve the non-conformances communicated Equivalent
or appeal to the CB in writing against the non-conformances, explaining 4, Cl 4, or appeal to the CB in writing against the non-conformances, explaining
the reasons for the appeal. 4.3.8. the reasons for the appeal.
b) If the non-conformances are not resolved within the permitted period, the Section If the non-conformances are not resolved within the permitted period, the Equivalent
sanction will be escalated. 4, Cl 4, sanction will be escalated.
4.3.8.
6.6 Sanctioning of Certification Bodies Sanctioning of Certification Bodies -
a) GLOBALG.A.P. reserves the right to sanction CBs based on evidence of Section IndG.A.P. reserves the right to sanction CBs based on evidence of not Equivalent
not following procedures or clauses of the 'GLOBALG.A.P. License and 4, Cl 4, following procedures or clauses of the 'IndG.A.P. License and
Certification Agreement' signed between GLOBALG.A.P. and the CB 4.3.9. Certification Agreement' signed between IndG.A.P. and the CB (refer to
(refer to General Regulations Part III for more information). Requirement of CB ).
6.7 GLOBALG.A.P. Certificate and Certification Cycle IndG.A.P. Certificate and Certification Cycle -
a) The GLOBALG.A.P. certificate can only be issued to the applicant legal Section The IndG.A.P. certificate can only be issued to the applicant legal entity. Equivalent
entity. 4, Cl 4,
4.3.10.
b) The name of the trader could optionally be mentioned on the certificate Section The name of the trader could optionally be mentioned on the certificate Equivalent
only with the following disclaimer: ‘’Can be exclusively traded through 4, Cl 4, only with the following disclaimer: ‘’Can be exclusively traded through
XYZ’’. 4.3.10. XYZ’’.
c) A certificate is not transferable from one legal entity to another when Section A certificate is not transferable from one legal entity to another when Equivalent
production sites change legal entity. In this case, a complete inspection 4, Cl 4, production sites change legal entity. In this case, a complete inspection
following the rules for subsequent inspections is required. The new legal 4.3.10. following the rules for subsequent inspections is required. The new legal
entity shall receive a new GGN. entity shall receive a new UIN.
d) The certification cycle is 12 months subject to any sanctions and Section The certification cycle is 12 months subject to any sanctions and Equivalent
extensions in accordance with the scope described. 4, Cl 4, extensions in accordance with the scope described.
4.3.10.
e) It is possible to issue a Food Safety Standard V5 certificate based on N/A Not applicable NA
NA
the results of the IFA Standard V5 inspection.
6.7.1. Certificate Information Certificate Information -
a) The paper certificate issued by a CB shall conform to the available Section The paper certificate issued by a CB shall conform to the available Equivalent
templates included in Annex I.3. The format may be different, but it shall 4, Cl 4, templates of IndG.A.P. The format may be different, but it shall include
include the same information. 4.3.10. the same information.
b) The paper certificate shall match the information available in the Section The paper certificate shall match the information available in the Equivalent
GLOBALG.A.P. Database for that unique GGN at the time of issuing. 4, Cl 4, IndG.A.P. registry for that UIN at the time of issuing.
4.3.10./
Section
3 Annex
3C
6.1.12
c) The scope of certification shall be clearly defined in the certificate. Section The scope of certification shall be clearly defined in the certificate. Equivalent
4, Cl 4,
4.3.10.
d) Date of certification decision: Date when the CB makes the certification Section Date of certification decision: Date when the CB makes the certification Equivalent
decision after all non-conformances are closed (e.g. 8 February 2015). 4, Cl 4, decision after all non-conformances are closed.
4.3.10.
e) Valid from: Section Valid from: Equivalent
4, Cl 4,
4.3.10.
(i) Initial certification: The initial date of validity is the date on which the CB Section Initial certification: The initial date of validity is the date on which the CB Equivalent
makes the certification decision (e.g. 8 February 2016). 4, Cl 4, makes the certification decision
4.3.10.
(ii) Subsequent certifications: The “valid from” date for subsequent Section Subsequent certifications: The “valid from” date for subsequent Equivalent
certificates issued shall always revert to the “valid from” date in the 4, Cl 4, certificates issued shall always revert to the “valid from” date in the
original certificate (e.g. 8 February 2016, 8 February 2017, etc.), except 4.3.10. original certificate, except when the certification decision is made after
when the certification decision is made after the expiration of the the expiration of the previous certificate. In this case the “valid from” date
previous certificate. In this case the “valid from” date shall coincide with shall coincide with the date of certification decision.
the date of certification decision. (e.g. previous certificate "valid to" date:
7 February 2016; Date of certification decision: 25 February 2016; "Valid
from" date 25 February 2016; "Valid to" date: 7 February 2017 ).
(iii) If a new product is added during the validity of a certificate, the Section If a new product is added during the validity of a certificate, the Equivalent
certification cycle (valid from-valid to) is kept as it was. If the CB wants to 4, Cl 4, certification cycle (valid from-valid to) is kept as it was. If the CB wants to
indicate that the newly added products are certified and added later than 4.3.10. indicate that the newly added products are certified and added later than
the original ‘’valid from’’, there is a possibility to add the individual "valid the original ‘’valid from’’, there is a possibility to add the individual "valid
from" of each product on the paper certificate. This is voluntary and from" of each product on the paper certificate.
additional information, e.g.: The certificate is valid from 1 January 2016
including oranges. Tomato added on 1 March 2016. The original “valid
from 1 January 2016” remains. Tomatoes may be marked with ‘’valid from
1 March 2016’’ on the paper certificate.
f) Valid to: Section Valid to: Equivalent

4, Cl 4,
4.3.10.
(i) Initial certification: Date valid from plus 1 year minus 1 day. The CB may Section Initial certification: Date valid from plus 1 year minus 1 day. The CB may Equivalent
shorten the certification cycle and the validity but cannot prolong it. 4, Cl 4, shorten the certification cycle and the validity but cannot prolong it.
4.3.10.
(ii) Subsequent certifications: The validity date for subsequent certificates Section Subsequent certifications: The validity date for subsequent certificates Equivalent
issued shall always revert to the “valid to” date on the original certificate 4, Cl 4, issued shall always revert to the “valid to” date on the original certificate.
(e.g. 7 February 2016, 7 February 2017, etc.). 4.3.10.
g) If a producer is certified for different products by different CBs, Section If a producer is certified for different products by different CBs, Equivalent
certificates may have different certification cycles (valid from – valid to). 4, Cl 4, certificates may have different certification cycles (valid from – valid to).
4.3.10.
h) In the event that a producer has obtained a combined certification from NA
the IFA Standard V5 and FSS V5, the “valid to” dates of the certificates NA
shall correspond.
6.7.2. Extension of Certificate Validity Extension of Certificate Validity -
a) The validity may be extended beyond the 12 months (for a maximum Section The validity may be extended beyond the 12 months (for a maximum Equivalent
period of 4 months) only if there is a valid reason, which has to be 4, Cl 4, period of 4 months) only if there is a valid reason, which has to be
recorded. Here are the only reasons that are considered to be valid: 4.3.10. recorded. Here are the only reasons that are considered to be valid:
(i) The CB wants to schedule the on-site inspection/audit after the Section The CB wants to schedule the on-site inspection/audit after the Equivalent
certificate has expired in order to observe a certain part of the production 4, Cl 4, certificate has expired in order to observe a certain part of the production
process, because it has not been seen in the previous inspection/audit, 4.3.10. process, because it has not been seen in the previous inspection/audit,
because it is considered to be a high-risk process in terms of product because it is considered to be a high-risk process in terms of product
safety or to be able to see a newly added product, process or a new or safety or to be able to see a newly added product, process or a new or
particular member of a producer group. particular member of a producer group.
(ii) The CB needs to be able to extend some certificates because of Section The CB needs to be able to extend some certificates because of Equivalent
resource restraints. 4, Cl 4, resource restraints.
4.3.10.
(iii) The CB was not able to conduct the on-site inspection/audit and/or the Section The CB was not able to conduct the on-site inspection/audit and/or the Equivalent
producer was not able to receive the CB inspection audit due to 4, Cl 4, producer was not able to receive the CB inspection audit due to
circumstances beyond its control (force majeure) e.g. natural disaster, 4.3.10. circumstances beyond its control (force majeure) e.g. natural disaster,
political instability in the region, epidemic, or unavailability of the political instability in the region, epidemic, or unavailability of the
producer due to medical reasons. producer due to medical reasons.
b) Upon the producer’s request, the CB (which issued the extended Section Upon the producer’s request, the CB (which issued the extended Equivalent
certificate) re-accepts the product in the GLOBALG.A.P. Database for a 4, Cl 4, certificate) re-accepts the product in the IndG.A.P. Database for a full
full next cycle within the original validity period of the certificate. 4.3.10. next cycle within the original validity period of the certificate.
c) The full registration fee shall be paid for the next cycle Section The full registration fee shall be paid for the next cycle NA
4, Cl 4, NA
4.3.10.
d) The producer shall be re-inspected during that extension period. Section The producer shall be re-inspected during that extension period. Equivalent
4, Cl 4,
4.3.10.
e) The producer cannot change the CB in the cycle subsequent to the one Section The producer cannot change the CB in the cycle subsequent to the one Equivalent
for which the extension was granted. 4, Cl 4, for which the extension was granted.
4.3.10.
f) If a certificate that was not extended and not "re-accepted" expires and Section If a certificate that was not extended and not "re-accepted" expires and Equivalent
the subsequent inspection (to be performed by the same CB) is going to 4, Cl 4, the subsequent inspection (to be performed by the same CB) is going to
take place in less than 12 months after the expiration date, a new 4.3.10. take place in less than 12 months after the expiration date, a new
certification cycle should start. The old cycle can be reinstated by certification cycle should start. The old cycle can be reinstated by
setting the same “valid to” date as before. The cycle remains the same if setting the same “valid to” date as before. The cycle remains the same if
the certificate was extended. However, the CB shall apply the rules for the certificate was extended. However, the CB shall apply the rules for
initial (first) inspection if the certificate expired for more than 12 months. initial (first) inspection if the certificate expired for more than 12 months.
6.7.3. Maintenance of GLOBALG.A.P. Certification Section Maintenance of IndG.A.P. Certification Equivalent

4, Cl 4,
4.3.10.
a) The registration of the producer and the proposed products for the Section The registration of the producer and the proposed products for the Equivalent
relevant scopes shall be confirmed with the CB annually before the 4, Cl 4, relevant scopes shall be confirmed with the CB annually before the
expiry date, following all conditions already explained in sections 4.2 and 4.3.10. expiry date, following all conditions already explained in sections 4.2 and
4.3. 4.3.
b) The inspector shall complete the entire checklist and the verification Section The inspector shall complete the entire checklist and the verification Equivalent
process annually. 4, Cl 4, process annually.
4.3.10.
7. FARM ASSURERS N/A Not Applicable NA NA
a) The producers/producer groups may use the services of consultants NA
during implementation and maintenance of certification. These
consultants may be GLOBALG.A.P. licensed Farm Assurers. The list of NA
the individual trained consultants included in this network is available
here: http://www.farmassurer.org/.
b) Farm Assurers have first-hand knowledge about the NA
NA
GLOBALG.A.P.sSystem and the latest developments.
8. ACRONYMS AND REFERENCES Section NA
NA
1, Cl 5
8.1 Acronyms Section NA
NA
1, Cl 5
AB: Accreditation body NA NA
CB: Certification body/Crops Base in IFA NA NA
CC: Compliance criterion NA NA
CoC: Chain of Custody NA NA
CP: Control point NA NA
CPCC: Control Points and Compliance Criteria NA NA
IFA: Integrated Farm Assurance NA NA
HACCP: Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points NA NA
NTWG: National Technical Working Group NA NA
TC: Technical Committee NA NA
CBC: Certification Body Committee NA NA
IAF: International Accreditation Forum NA NA
MLA: Multilateral Agreement NA NA
EA: European co-operation for Accreditation NA NA
CL: Checklist NA NA
QMS: Quality management system NA NA
BMCL: Benchmarking checklist NA NA
GFSI: Global Food Safety Initiative NA NA
IPRO: Integrity Program NA NA
CIPRO: Certification Integrity Program NA NA
CFM: Compound Feed Manufacturing NA NA
PHU: Product handling unit NA NA
FSS: Food Safety Standard NA NA
PPM: Plant Propagation Material NA NA
PSS: Produce Safety Standard NA NA
NIG: National Interpretation Guideline NA NA
8.2 Reference Documents Section Normative documents are mentioned in the relevant section. NA
NA
1, Cl 4
a) ISO/IEC 17065:2012: Conformity assessment — requirements for bodies NA
NA
certifying products, processes and services
b) ISO/IEC 17020:2004 General criteria for the operation of various types of NA
NA
bodies performing inspections.
c) ISO/IEC 17025:2005 General Requirements for the competence of NA
NA
testing and calibration laboratories.
d) ISO/IEC 17011:2004 General Requirements for accreditation bodies NA
NA
accrediting conformity assessment bodies.
e) ISO 19011:2011 Guidelines for quality and/or environmental management NA
NA
systems auditing.
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Clause Explanations/remarks Clause
GLOBALG.A.P. Rules Original Text Explanations/answers scheme owner Rule Remarks Questions
No. GLOBALG.A.P. No.
Describe how you as scheme Cl 2.2 of Section 6 and Sub License and Certification agreement covers the requirements in detail -
owner make sure that the
GLOBALG.A.P. word, IndG.A.P
trademark and logo and . Draft
GLOBALG.A.P. Number Sub
(GGN) are only used License
according to the rules below and
Certificat
GLOBALG.A.P. is the owner of the “GLOBALG.A.P.” trademark, i.e. the Section QCI (SO) is the owner of the “IndG.A.P.” trademark, i.e. the word “IndG.A.P.” and the IndG.A.P. logo NA
word “GLOBALG.A.P.”, the GLOBALG.A.P. logo and its “G”-shape logo, 6, Cl 5, collectively the “IndG.A.P. Trademark”.
collectively the “GLOBALG.A.P. Trademark”. 5.1 This as benchmarked to GLOBALG.A.P. will bear the logo of GLOBALG.A.P. and its "G" shape logo,
NA
collectively GLOBALG.A.P. Trademark if permitted by the GLOBALG.A.P. secretariat along with
IndG.A.P. Use of the marks are already detailed out in Section 6 Rules for Use of Certification Mark.
The “QR code logo” refers to the design quick response logos owned by N/A Not applicable as a registry will be maintained by the CBs for the same NA
NA
GLOBALG.A.P. shown in this Annex I.1, point 2.iii.
The ertification body is expected to verify the correct use of the Section SO will review the certificate use either by themselves, or from office surveillance Equivalent
GLOBALG.A.P. trademark and the QR code logo by the producers at all 6, Cl 4,
times. Infringement of these rules could lead to sanctions. 4.31
Products originating from certified operations shall not be labelled, Section IndG.A.P. certified products are not labelling any product in any manner that meets food safety criteria. Equivalent
marked or described in a manner, which implies that they/it meets 6, Cl 4,
specific food safety criteria. 4.32
1. GLOBALG.A.P. Trademark and QR Code Logo -
(i) The certification granted entitles the producer/company to distribute and Section The sublicense granted to CP entitles CP to distribute and market their products under the Trademark Equivalent
market their products under the trademark and, if applicable, under the 6, Cl 7, only to the extent that these products have been registered with CB and are produced, handled, or
QR code logo only to the extent that these products have been 7.2 traded in a production site or location registered with CB in full compliance with the compulsory
registered with the CB and are produced, handled, or traded in a conditions of the ‘IndG.A.P. Sections’ published in the PADD, QCI website.
production site or location registered with the CB and are in full
(ii) compliance
The producerwith this
shall standard.
only use the trademark and/or the QR code logo in Section The producer shall only use the IndG.A.P. trademark in connection with products complying to the Equivalent
connection with products complying to the requirements of the 6, Cl 5, requirements of the IndG.A.P. system.
GLOBALG.A.P. system. In cases where certified producers who have 5.2 Once IndG.A.P. is benchmarked, In cases where certified producers who have not signed up for
not signed up for voluntary GLOBALG.A.P. membership use the voluntary GLOBALG.A.P. membership use the GLOBALG.A.P. logo and/or the “G”-shape logo, they
GLOBALG.A.P. logo and/or the “G”-shap logo, they shall combine the shall combine the logo with the corresponding GGN.
logo with the corresponding GGN.
(iii) The GLOBALG.A.P. trademark shall never appear on the product, Section The IndG.A.P. word can appear on the product(s) / labels, consumer packaging of products which are Equivalent
consumer packaging of products intended for human consumption or at 6, Cl 5, intended for human consumption or at the point of sale where it is in direct connection with single
the point of sale where it is in direct connection with single products. 5.3 products. where as logo can appear at point os sale and advertisiong materials other than label, any
reference to GLOBALG.A.P. word or logo will not be referenced to product or POS
(iv) The QR code logo may appear on the product, consumer packaging of N/A Not applicable as a registry will be maintained by the CBs for the same NA
the product or at the point of sale where it is in direct connection with NA by IndG.A.P.
certified products.
(v) Producers may only use the GLOBALG.A.P. trademarks on pallets that Section Producers may only use the IndG.A.P. trademarks on pallets that contain only certified IndG.A.P. Equivalent
contain only certified GLOBALG.A.P. products and that will NOT appear 6, Cl 5, products and that will appear at the point of sale.
at the point of sale. 5.4 This as benchmarked to GLOBALG.A.P. will bear the logo of GLOBALG.A.P. and its "G" shape logo,
IndG.A.P. Use of the marks are already detailed out in Section 6 Rules for Use of Certification Mark
(Authority of CBs).
(vi) GLOBALG.A.P. certified producers may use the GLOBALG.A.P. Section IndG.A.P. certified producers are allowed to use the IndG.A.P. trademark in business-to-business Equivalent
trademark and the QR code logo in business-to-business 6, Cl 5, communication, and for traceability, segregation, or identification purposes on site at the production
communication, and for traceability, segregation, or identification 5.5 site.
purposes on site at the production site. This as benchmarked to GLOBALG.A.P. will bear the logo of GLOBALG.A.P. and its "G" shape logo,
IndG.A.P. Use of the marks are already detailed out in Section 6 Rules for Use of Certification Mark
(Authority of CBs).
(vii) Retailers, producers and other organizations that signed up for voluntary N/A Not applicable NA
GLOBALG.A.P. membership may use the trademark in promotional print-
outs, websites, flyers, business cards, hardware, and electronic
NA by IndG.A.P.
displays (shall not appear as a product label directly linked to certified
products) and in business-to-business communication.
(viii) GLOBALG.A.P. approved certification bodies can use the trademark in Section IndG.A.P. approved certification bodies can use the trademark in promotional material directly linked to Equivalent
promotional material directly linked to their GLOBALG.A.P. certification 6, Cl 5, their IndG.A.P. certification activities in business-to-business communication and on IndG.A.P.
activities in business-to-business communication and on 5.6 certificates they issue.
GLOBALG.A.P. certificates they issue. They can also use the QR code Once benchmarked to GLOBALG.A.P., they may also use the logo of GLOBALG.A.P. and its "G"
logo on GLOBALG.A.P. certificates they issue. shape logo, collectively GLOBALG.A.P. Trademark if permitted by the GLOBALG.A.P. secretariat
along with IndG.A.P. Use of the marks are already detailed out in Section 6 Rules for Use of
Certification Mark (Authority of CBs).
(ix) The GLOBALG.A.P. trademark shall never be used on promotional Section The IndG.A.P. trademark can be used on promotional items, apparel items or accessories of any kind, Equivalent
items, apparel items or accessories of any kind, bags of any kind, or 6, Cl 5, bags of any kind, or personal care items.
personal care items. 5.7 Once benchmarked to GLOBALG.A.P., the logo of GLOBALG.A.P. and its "G" shape logo, collectively
GLOBALG.A.P. Trademark, shall also not be used on the above-mentioned items.
(x) The GLOBALG.A.P. trademark may be used on Compound Feed N/A Not applicable since there is no module of CFM; aquaculture; livestock inputs NA
Manufacturing (CFM) certified feed, on GLOBALG.A.P. certified plant
propagation material, on IFA certified aquaculture inputs (e.g.: ova,
seedlings, etc.), and on IFA certified livestock inputs (e.g.: chicks) that
NA by IndG.A.P.
are used as inputs for the production of the final products (as listed in
the 'GLOBALG.A.P. Product List'), are not intended to be sold to final
consumers, and will not appear at the point of sale to final consumers.
2. Specifications -
(i) The producer shall only use the trademark and, if applicable, the Section The producer shall only use the trademark and, as applicable and once benchmarked, the Equivalent
GLOBALG.A.P. QR code logo in the manner provided by 6, Cl 5, GLOBALG.A.P. trademark, in the manner provided by IndG.A.P. and GLOBALG.A.P. and shall not
GLOBALG.A.P. and shall not alter, modify, or distort them in any way. 5.7 alter, modify, or distort them in any way.
However, the producers can design their own logos and embed the QR
code in them.
(ii) The GLOBALG.A.P. logo shall always be obtained from the Section The IndG.A.P. logo shall always be obtained from the IndG.A.P. Secretariat. This will ensure that it Equivalent
GLOBALG.A.P. Secretariat. This will ensure that it contains the exact 6, Cl 4, contains the exact corporate color and format. IndG.A.P. Logo to be inserted with colour separation.
corporate color and format, as below: 4.33
(iii) The GLOBALG.A.P. QR code logos (for more designs see N/A Not applicable as IndG.A.P. has no QR Code logos NA
http://www.globalgap.org):
NA by IndG.A.P.
(iv) The embedded QR code may contain the following information: N/A Not applicable as IndG.A.P. has no QR Code logos NA
• The GGN of the producer or company that labels the product
• An URL of the GGN validation website that is linked to the
GLOBALG.A.P. Database
NA by IndG.A.P.
• The URL of the GLOBALG.A.P. Database
• The batch number of the product
• Link to the producer’s website
• Combinations of the above
3. GLOBALG.A.P. NUMBER (GGN) Section UIN Equivalent
6, Cl 6 -
Format
and rules
for
Granting
of
Unique
Identifica
tion
Number
(UIN)
(i) The GLOBALG.A.P. Number (GGN) is the combination of the prefix Section The IndG.A.P. Unique Identification Number (UIN) is the combination of the prefix “UIN” plus a 06-digit NA
“GGN” plus a 13-digit numerical number, not including the 6, Cl 6, numerical number, not including the IndG.A.P. trademark, and is unique to each and every producer
GLOBALG.A.P. trademark, and is unique to each and every producer 6.1 and any other legal entity in the IndG.A.P. system.
and any other legal entity in the GLOBALG.A.P. system. For this
number GLOBALG.A.P. requires existing Global Location Numbers
NA
(GLN) issued by, and to be purchased from, the local GS1 organization
(www.gs1.org) or alternatively – in its absence – GLOBALG.A.P.
assigns its own interim GLN. Please note the limitations of the GGN, as
it is not equivalent to owning a GLN, because the GGN technically is a
sub-GLN of one single GLN owned by GLOBALG.A.P.
(ii) The GGN identifies a registered or certified producer and may only be Section Unique Identification Number (UIN) is issued by concerned CBs. Equivalent
used as indicated in the CPCC. It cannot be used to label a product that 6, Cl 6,
is not certified. The GGN (e.g. GGN_1234567890123) may appear on 6.2 and The UIN identifies a registered or certified producer and may only be used as indicated in the CPCC. It
the product, consumer packaging of the product, or at the point of sale Section cannot be used to label a product that is not certified. The UIN (e.g. UIN_123456) may appear on the
where in direct connection with individual certified products. The GGN 4, Cl. product, consumer packaging of the product, or at the point of sale where in direct connection with
shall only be used on transaction/sales documents including certified 4.10.1.4. individual certified products. The UIN shall only be used on transaction/sales documents including
products. When the transaction/sales documents include certified and / certified products. When the transaction/sales documents include certified and non-certified products,
non-certified products, the certified items shall be clearly identified as Section the certified items shall be clearly identified as required by the relevant All Farm Base control points
required by the relevant All Farm Base control points and compliance 3 Annex and compliance criteria.
criteria. 3C Cl.
6.1.18
Code Ref: BM IFA GR V5.1_July17-CL; English Version © GLOBALG.A.P. c/o FoodPLUS GmbH
GR I-Annex 1_V5.2 Spichernstr. 55, 50672 Cologne, Germany
(iii) The legal entity that labels GGN shall be a holder of a valid certificate of Section The legal entity that labels UIN shall be a holder of a valid certificate of a IndG.A.P. module or an Equivalent
a GLOBALG.A.P. IFA, CFM, PPM, CoC, or an equivalent 6, Cl 6, equivalent standard/scheme certificate.
standard/scheme certificate. 6.3 and
Section
4, Cl.
4.10.1.4.
/
Section
3 Annex
3C Cl.
6.1.19
(iv) The GGN may be used in (converted into) digital codes, e.g. barcode, N/A Not applicable as a registry will be maintained by the CBs for the same NA
EAN number, generic QR code, or GLOBALG.A.P. QR code logo
format, etc. However, where it is required by a CPCC to include the GGN NA by IndG.A.P.
in the product label and/or in the transaction documents, the GGN
needs to appear in human readable format.
(v) On termination of the 'GLOBALG.A.P. Sublicense and Certification Section On termination of the 'IndG.A.P. Sublicense and Certification Agreement', the right of the producer to Equivalent
Agreement' the right of the producer to use the GLOBALG.A.P. claim, 6, Cl 6, use the IndG.A.P. claim, including the trademark, UIN or the logo, terminates with immediate effect.
including the trademark, GGN, or the QR code logo, terminates with 6.4/
immediate effect. Section
3 Annex
3C Cl.
6.1.20
(vi) The GGN shall only be used in connection with the GLOBALG.A.P. Section The UIN shall only be used in connection with the IndG.A.P. system. Equivalent
system. 6, Cl 6,
6.5 and
in
Section
4, Cl.
4.10.1.4.
/
Section
3 Annex
3C
1.6.21
(vii) Whenever a need arises to identify the organization in other contexts or N/A Not applicable as IndG.A.P. only has a UNI as of now. NA
additional applications, an organization may apply for its own GLN and
report this number to GLOBALG.A.P., which shall register the
NA by IndG.A.P.
organization under its own number and withdraw the GGN accordingly.
The GLN replaces the GGN in the GLOBALG.A.P. system.
4. The GGN Consumer Label NA NA

(i) GLOBALG.A.P. IFA (e.g. Aquaculture or Flowers and Ornamentals) and N/A Not applicable as IndG.A.P. does not have module on aquaculture and floriculture NA
Chain of Custody certified producers and companies are not authorized NA
to use the GGN consumer label automatically.
(ii) The GGN consumer label may only be used by GLOBALG.A.P. IFA or N/A Not applicable as IndG.A.P. does not have module on aquaculture and floriculture NA
Chain of Custody certified companies based on a special licensing
agreement. Producers and companies shall apply for the label use at NA
info@ggn.org.
(iii) (iii) The approved "GGN Certified Aquaculture" label is: N/A Not applicable as IndG.A.P. does not have module on aquaculture and floriculture NA
NA
(iv) The approved “GGN Floriculture" label is: N/A Not applicable as IndG.A.P. does not have module on aquaculture and floriculture NA
NA
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Clause Explanations/remarks Explanations/answers
GLOBALG.A.P. Rules Clause No. Original Text Rule Remarks Questions
No. GLOBALG.A.P. scheme owner
1. Types of Master Data Required -
The CB shall record the following data and the GLOBALG.A.P. Scheme management -
Database needs to be updated accordingly (as required in the rules shall specify that all
current database manual). the data as required by
GLOBALG.A.P. are
recorded by the CBs
1.1 Company and location information 4.1.7 i i. the name and address of applicant with contact details Equivalent
1.2 Production sites/product handling units information 4.1.7 iii iii. Production location and total land held at location Equivalent
1.3 Product information 4.1.7 v v. produce being Produced /handled Equivalent
This information shall be updated whenever there is a change 4.1.7 These informations shall be updated whenever it changes by Equivalent
and at the latest with the re-acceptance of products for the latest it shall be updated before renewal of certificate
next certificate cycle and/or the re-certification.
1.1 Company Information of Legal Entity -

The following information regarding the company (producer NA
group, producer as individual certificate holder or producer
member in a producer group) is necessary to supply each NA
producer in the system with a unique GLOBALG.A.P. Number
(GGN).
1.1.1 Company -
(i) Company name 4.1.7 i i. the name and address of applicant with contact details, ( Equivalent
Both physical and postal Address shall include name of city,
District, State and country, postal code and laso the contact
and fax numbers if available)
(ii) Contact details: Street address or information available to 4.1.7 i i. the name and address of applicant with contact details, ( Equivalent
describe producer location Both physical and postal Address shall include name of city,
(iii) Contact details: Postal address 4.1.7 i i. the name and address of applicant with contact details, ( Equivalent
(iv) Postal code or zip code 4.1.7 i i. the name and address of applicant with contact details, ( Equivalent
(v) City 4.1.7 i i. the name and address of applicant with contact details, ( Equivalent
(vi) State or province 4.1.7 i i. the name and address of applicant with contact details, ( Equivalent
(vii) Country 4.1.7 i i. the name and address of applicant with contact details, ( Equivalent
(viii) Phone number (if available) 4.1.7 i i. the name and address of applicant with contact details, ( Equivalent
(ix) Fax number (if available) 4.1.7 i i. the name and address of applicant with contact details, ( Equivalent
(x) E-mail address (if available) 4.1.7 xiii .xiii. Email of applicant Equivalent
(xi) GLN (if available) 4.1.7 xiv xii.xiv. GLN (if available). Legal Registration no of the applicant Equivalent
(xii) Legal registration by country if requested by National 4.1.7 ii ii. proof of legal entity, Equivalent
Interpretation Guidelines. This number is only used for internal
verification to avoid double registration (e.g., tax number, VAT
number, producer number, etc.)
(xiii) Previous GLOBALG.A.P. Number (GGN) N/A GGN is not there only idententification number by CB NA NA
(xiv) Northern/southern latitude and eastern/western longitude or 4.1.7 xv xv. Lattitude and Longitude of Legal entity (+ - 10 m accuracy) Equivalent
other form of geospatial coordinate information as defined and
requested by GLOBALG.A.P. The minimum input accuracy
level shall be +/-10 m. If the producer decides to display this
information, the display accuracy level will be 10 m for market
participants and 1,000 m for the public.
1.1.2 Contact Person (Responsible for Legal Entity) -

This is the information required for the person in the company -
who is legally responsible for the legal entity.
(i) Title 4.1.7 xvi xvi. Full name of Responsible person on behalf of legal entity Equivalent
with contact number full address, fax, email as per availability
(ii) First name 4.1.7 xvi xvi. Full name of Responsible person on behalf of legal entity Equivalent
(iii) Last name 4.1.7 xvi xvi. Full name of Responsible person on behalf of legal entity Equivalent
(iv) Phone number (if available) 4.1.7 xvi xvi. Full name of Responsible person on behalf of legal entity Equivalent
(v) Fax number (if available) 4.1.7 xvi xvi. Full name of Responsible person on behalf of legal entity Equivalent
(vi) E-mail address (if available) 4.1.7 xvi xvi. Full name of Responsible person on behalf of legal entity Equivalent
1.2 Information Regarding Production Sites/Product Handling Information Regarding Production sites/Produce Equivalent
Units Handling Units
The following information regarding production sites or 4.1.7 vii vii. Details of Produce handling location and addressarea Equivalent
product handling units (PHU) of the company (legal entity) to
be certified is necessary. This information is obligatory for
multi-site certificates. The PHU is obligatory for product
handling operations performed under the ownership of the
registered producer.
1.2.1 Production Sites and/or PHU Production Sites and/ or PHU Equivalent
(i) Company name of product handling facility (if 4.1.7 vii vii. Details of Produce handling area, (shall include name of Equivalent
subcontracted)/name of production site. produce handling unit, full address with name of city, District,
State and country, postal code and aso the contact and fax
numbers and email and GLN / Sub GLN if available)
(ii) Contact details: Street address or information available to 4.1.7 vii vii. Details of Produce handling area, (shall include name of Equivalent
describe production site/product handling unit location produce handling unit, full address with name of city, District,
(iii) Contact details: Postal address 4.1.7 vii vii. Details of Produce handling area, (shall include name of Equivalent
produce handling unit, full address with name of city, District,
(iv) Postal code or zip code 4.1.7 vii vii. Details of Produce handling area, (shall include name of Equivalent
(v) City 4.1.7 vii vii. Details of Produce handling area, (shall include name of Equivalent
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(vi) Country 4.1.7 vii vii. Details of Produce handling area, (shall include name of Equivalent
(vii) Phone number (if available) 4.1.7 vii vii. Details of Produce handling area, (shall include name of Equivalent
(viii) Fax number (if available) 4.1.7 vii vii. Details of Produce handling area, (shall include name of Equivalent
(ix) E-mail address (if available) 4.1.7 vii vii. Details of Produce handling area, (shall include name of Equivalent
(x) Sub-GLN(s) (if available, voluntary) 4.1.7 vii vii. Details of Produce handling area, (shall include name of Equivalent
(xi) Northern/southern latitude and eastern/western longitude or 4.1.7 vx xv. Lattitude and Longitude of Legal entity (+ - 10 m accuracy) Equivalent
other form of geospatial coordinate information at field/facility
level is obligatory, when available.
The minimum input accuracy level shall be +/-10 m. If the 4.1.7 vx xv. Lattitude and Longitude of Legal entity (+ - 10 m accuracy) Equivalent
producer decides to display this information to market
participants and the public, the display accuracy level will be
10 m.
(xii) Products produced in each production site or handled in each N/A No database used by scheme NA
PHU, as soon as available in the GLOBALG.A.P. Database. -
1.3 Product Information -

This information gives more detail on the product(s) to be NA
certified and shall be used to invoice the producer. This
NA
information shall be updated if there are any changes detected
during the external inspections.
a) Product(s) 4.1.7 v v. produce being Produced /handled Equivalent
b) Parallel production/ownership per product 4.1.7 xvii xvii. Details on parallel production and parallel ownership( If Equivalent
any)
c) Subcontracted activities 4.1.7 xviii xviii. Details of sub contracted operations (if any) Equivalent
d) Quantity information (based on requirements as explained in NA
NA
fee table)
(i) Crops: Annual area under production (ha), voluntary: 4.1.7 ix & x ix. annual area under cultivation and x. covered crop/produces Equivalent
estimated yield (tons) per product. The producer registration area wise within the annual area.
fee is based on the production area registered in the
GLOBALG.A.P. Database, separated into 2 categories:
Covered and non-covered crops. For perennial crops, the
area covered by the registration fee is the area in production,
i.e. juvenile, non-producing fruit trees are not subject to any
fee. Likewise, in case of ornamentals like Christmas trees, the
registration fee only applies to the area to be harvested during
the year of validity of the certificate. In order to maintain
information about the whole area under cultivation, the area in
production and to be harvested shall be registered as “First
Harvest”, and the non-harvestable area as “Further Harvest”.
(ii) Livestock: Annual quantity of production (live weight in metric NA Live stock not under scope NA Not under
tons) per product IndG.A.P. Scope
(iii) Aquaculture: Annual quantity of production (tonnage) to be NA Aquaculture not under scope NA
registered in the database per product shall be the maximum
estimated metric tons of live weight at point of harvest on the
farm for the first audit and the real metric tons of live weight at Not under
point of harvest on the farm for the previous 12 months, from IndG.A.P. Scope
the 2nd audit onwards. furthermore, estimated numbers of
organisms shall be registered for in-house
broodstock/seedlings (ova/juvenile).
(iv) Compound Feed Manufacturing: Annual quantity of production NA CFM not under scope NA Not under
(tons) IndG.A.P. Scope
(v) Plant Propagation Material: Annual area under production (ha) NA PPM not under scope NA Not under
IndG.A.P. Scope
e) Option (1, 2, 3, and/or 4 per product) Applicable only if your 4.1.7 vii vi. relevant certification criteria and option of IndG.A.P. against Equivalent
scheme allows certification which certification is sought
of individual producers and
producer groups
f) Scheme name (if a benchmarked scheme) per product NA NA

g) Certification body/bodies to be used per product 4.1.7 xix xix. Details of Certification bodies if any other products Equivalent
registered with other CBs
h) Country of destination (it is possible to declare a group of 4.1.7 xx xx. Countries/ Group of countries of destination of produce Equivalent
countries, e.g. European Union)
i) Participation in Unannounced Reward Program Applicable only if your NA No unannounced reward Programe NA
scheme runs an own Not under
unannounced reward IndG.A.P. Scope
program
j) Integrated Farm Assurance specific requirements: NA NA
(i) Crops: Covered or non-covered crop 4.1.7 ix & x ix. annual area under cultivation non covered crop, first Equivalent
harvest and further harvest
x. area under cultivation covered crop,/produces area wise
within the annual area. first harvest and further harvest
(ii) Crops: First harvest (first crop) on an area during a 4.1.7 ix & x ix. annual area under cultivation non covered crop, first Equivalent
certification cycle or further harvest (subsequent crop) of the harvest and further harvest
same or different crop on the same area during the x. area under cultivation covered crop,/produces area wise
certification cycle within the annual area. first harvest and further harvest
(iii) For Fruit and Vegetables: Exclusion of harvest hen not 4.1.7 xxi xxi. Harvest can be excluded from the scope of certification Equivalent
applicable per product. only if theproduce is sold before harvest and the ownership of
produce is no more with the certificate holder, part of the
harvest can not be excluded. And these information shall be
available in the application
(iv) For Fruit and Vegetables: Exclusion of produce handling when 4.1.7 xxii xii.xxii. The produce handling can be excluded only if the Equivalent
not applicable per product produce handled is not under the ownership of certificate
holder. If harvest is excluded then produce handling is also
excluded. And this shall be available in the application
(v) For Fruit and Vegetables: The GGN(s) of certified producer(s) NA For Fruit and Vegetables .The legal regsistration of certified Equivalent
subcontracted for produce handling (if applicable) producer (s) sub contracted for produce handling (If
applicable)
(vi) For Fruit and Vegetables: If produce handling is included, the 4.1.7 xxiii xii.xxiii. If produce handling is included then whether certified Equivalent
producer shall declare whether the same product is also and non certified produce handled in the same produce
packed for other certified or non-certified producers. handling unit
(vii) For Tea: The GGN of the processing unit(s) as indicated in the NA No Tea under scope NA
Chain of Custody certification shall be entered into the
Not under
GLOBALG.A.P. Database as soon as the producer knows it,
IndG.A.P. Scope
and it shall be communicated to the CB and updated
whenever there are changes.
(viii) For Livestock and Aquaculture: Information if fee is supplied NA No Livestock and aquaculture under scope NA
(internally or externally). The GGN(s) of the compound feed
manufacturer(s) supplying compound feed; even when GGN
remains the same (for integrated operations) shall be entered Not under
into the GLOBALG.A.P. Database. For compound feed IndG.A.P. Scope
suppliers without a GGN, the supplier name and accredited
scheme used replaces the GGN in the database.
(ix) For Livestock: The GGN(s) of the transporter(s) shall be NA No Livestock under scope NA
Not under
entered into the GLOBALG.A.P. Database (when available).
IndG.A.P. Scope
(x) For Aquaculture: Additional purchases of seedlings NA No aquaculture under scope NA
(ova/juvenile) and broodstock. The GGN(s) of the seedlings
Not under
and broodstock supplier(s) as well as the estimated number
IndG.A.P. Scope
of organisms shall be entered into the GLOBALG.A.P.
Database.
(xi) For Aquaculture: Inclusion of post-harvest activity where NA No aquaculture under scope NA
applicable per product. Estimated certified annual output in
tons shall be entered into the GLOBALG.A.P. Database. The
Not under
annual quantity of estimated output (metric tons) shall be
IndG.A.P. Scope
registered for the first audit and from the 2nd audit onwards,
annual quantity of real output (metric tons) shall be registered.
(xii) For Aquaculture: Availability of a GFSI recognized (post-farm) NA No aquaculture under scope Not under
NA
certification at the time of the inspection IndG.A.P. Scope
Compliance check
GLOBALG.A.P. General Regulations Part I - Annex I.3 GLOBALG.A.P. Paper Certificate Applicant Scheme Management Rules: GLOBALG.A.P. IFA GLOBALG.A.P.
Template (Version 5.2_Feb19) Version: V 5.2 assessor
FL
Explanations/remarks Explanations/answers
GLOBALG.A.P. scheme owner
You shall try to complete
each line. If the certifcate
template (please attach it) of
your scheme does not give
-
any further explanations, but
includes the required
information please write
'included' in column E
CB Logo1 Certificate CB Logo is part of the certificate
Equivalent
1
The certification body (CB) logo shall always appear on all certificates. Template
AB symbol Section 4 Cl. AB symbol accreditation mark: The accreditation body (AB)
accreditation mark 2 4.10.1.10 symbol/accreditation mark is placed on all accredited certificates in
2
The accreditation body (AB) symbol/accreditation mark is placed on all compliance with AB's rules. Exception: If the CB is approved, but not yet
accredited certificates in compliance with AB's rules. accredited, the following text shall appear instead of the AB symbol:
Exception: If the CB is approved, but not yet accredited, the following text shall “Certificate issued by a IndG.A.P. approved certification body [company
appear instead of the AB symbol: “Certificate issued by a GLOBALG.A.P. name], but not accredited pursuant to the IndG.A.P. scope according to Equivalent
approved certification body [company name], but not accredited pursuant to the ISO 17065 rules’’ or only ‘’non-accredited certificate”. The AB logo can
GLOBALG.A.P. scope according to ISO 17065 rules’’ or only ‘’non-accredited only be used if the scope of the accreditation of the CB corresponds to
certificate”. The AB logo can only be used if the scope of the accreditation of the certified IndG.A.P. sub-scope.
the CB corresponds to the certified GLOBALG.A.P. sub-scope.
No. of certification body: xxx 3 Section 4 Cl. No. of certification body: The number given by the accreditation body to
3
The number given by the accreditation body to the certification body shall be 4.10.1.11 the certification body shall be on all accredited certificates. Equivalent
on all accredited certificates.
GGN: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 4 Global Location Number shall appear on all certificates,in case the
4
The GLOBALG.A.P. Number (GGN) shall appear on all certificates. In case a certificate holder owns GLN . Legal registration number of the applicant
Equivalent
certificate holder owns a Global Location Number (GLN), this number shall will be used in other cases.
replace the GGN. The “GLN’’ may be used instead of the “GGN”.
Registration number of producer/producer group (from CB)/benchmarked Section 4 A unique identification number, The UIN is used to validate the certificate.
scheme xxxxxxxxx 5 4.10.1.4. It is made available via the identification of the final products with the
5
Optional: The registration number of a producer or producer group, which is producer, where the product originates from a certified process, which is
Equivalent
assigned by the CB or from the benchmarked scheme may appear on all an obligation for all producers registered for PP/PO and issued by the
certificates. It consists of the term “CB-Short” and a number (with exactly one CB. There is a provision of documenting the Unique Identification No.
space character in between, CB-Short xxxxxxxxxxx). (UIN) referencing each of the producer.
Announced6 Applicable only if your Section 4 Cl IndG.A.P. has both announced and unannounced audit programme
Unannounced 6 scheme runs an own 4.2.4 .4 This information is included on the IndG.A.P certificate
6 unannounced reward program Equivalent
Announced or Unannounced audit. Check the correct box to indicate if the
inspection/audit was conducted announced or unannounced.
Section 6, Cl 5, Scheme logo is present, however, once the Benchmarking is achieved
7 5.9 the GLOBALG.A.P. logo shall be added in addition to the scheme logo.
7
The logo of the scheme
On accredited GLOBALG.A.P. certificates: The GLOBALG.A.P. logo shall be
added. Equivalent
Approved Modified Checklist (AMC): The GLOBALG.A.P. logo shall be added
in addition to the AMC logo (see note 12).
Equivalent schemes: The GLOBALG.A.P. logo may be added in addition to a
benchmarked scheme’s logo.
Note: Not-accredited provisionally approved CBs are not allowed to add the
GLOBALG.A.P. logo.
CERTIFICATE -
® 8 Section 6, Cl 5, Scheme logo is present, however, once the Benchmarking is achieved,
According to GLOBALG.A.P. General Regulations Version
8
Certification scheme and version 5.10 the text informing the exact version shall be added.
For GLOBALG.A.P. certificates: Please enter e.g. “GLOBALG.A.P. General Certification Scheme and Vesrion will b entered on the certificate. For
Regulations Version 5.x_date”. Always indicate the exact Version (e.g.: IndG.A.P Certificates : IndG.A.P General regulations Version 4.1 dated
5.0_July2015) November 2021
For the Approved Modified Checklist (AMC): Enter e.g. “GLOBALG.A.P. Equivalent
General Regulations Version 5.x_date”, for example. Please indicate the exact
Version (e.g.: 5.0_July2015).
For equivalent schemes (Option 3 and 4): Enter the exact certification scheme
version, e.g. Certificationscheme MPS-GAP effective from 1 April 2013.
Option X9 Section 6, Cl 4, Options shall always appear on the certificate.

9
Options shall always appear on the certificate as follows: 4.35
‘’Option 1 - individual producer’’
‘’Option 1 - individual multisite producer’’ Equivalent
‘’Option 1 - individual multisite producer with QMS’’
‘’Option 2 - producer group’’
‘’Option 3 - individual producer under equivalent scheme’’
‘’Option 4 - producer group under equivalent scheme’’
Issued to Section 6, Cl 4, Country of production, Issued to, Producer Group/Producer, company
Equivalent
4.34 name and address shall appear on all certificates.
producer group/producer Section 6, Cl 4, Country of production, Issued to, Producer Group/Producer, company
Equivalent
4.34 name and address shall appear on all certificates.
company name, address 10 Section 6, Cl 4, Country of production, Issued to, Producer Group/Producer, company
10
Name of the certificate holder (legal entity) and the address shall be printed 4.34 name and address shall appear on all certificates.
on the paper certificate. The address includes that of the legal entity and of the
production site. If these are different, and there is only one site, the site Equivalent
address can be included on the certificate or in the annex. In case of multisite
producers, the addresses of the registered production sites shall be listed in
the certificate annex.
Country of production 11 Section 6, Cl 4, Country of production, Issued to, Producer Group/Producer, company
11
The country of production shall appear on all certificates. 4.34 name and address shall appear on all certificates. Equivalent
The annex contains details of the producers and production sites / product Section 6
handling units included in the scope of this certificate. 12 Annex 6B The annex contains details of the producers and production sites /
12
Applicable only if any of the following is true: IndG.A.P. product handling units included in the scope of this certificate. 12
a) The certificate holder is a producer group (Option 2 or 4). All producer group Certificate 12
Applicable only if any of the following is true:
members shall be listed in the annex. template a) The certificate holder is a producer group (Option 2 or 4). All producer
b) Product handling* or packing is included in the scope of the certificate. If the group members shall be listed in the annex.
address is different, all product packing and handling unit(s) shall be listed in b) Product handling* or packing is included in the scope of the certificate.
the annex. If the address is different, all product packing and handling unit(s) shall be
c) The certificate refers to a multisite (Option 1 or 3) certificate. All sites of the listed in the annex.
multisite operation shall be listed in the annex (see 35). c) The certificate refers to a multisite (Option 1 or 3) certificate. All sites
d) The certificate holder with multisites has registered for parallel of the multisite operation shall be listed in the annex (see 35). Equivalent
production/ownership. All production sites and PHUs (packing and handling) d) The certificate holder with multisites has registered for parallel
with certified products shall be listed in the annex. production/ownership. All production sites and PHUs (packing and
* Product handling definition: handling) with certified products shall be listed in the annex.
Product handling: Any handling of products done post-harvest, where the * Product handling definition:
product may have physical contact with other materials or substances. For the Product handling: Any handling of products done post-harvest, where the
Fruit and Vegetables sub-scope it includes storage, chemical treatment, product may have physical contact with other materials or substances.
trimming, washing, etc., but it excludes product processing. For the For the Fruit and Vegetables sub-scope it includes storage, chemical
Aquaculture sub-scope it includes processing as described in the relevant treatment, trimming, washing, etc., but it excludes product processing.
CPCC (keeping with ice, stunning, bleeding, degutting, filleting, re-packing, For the Aquaculture sub-scope it includes processing as described in the
freezing, cooking, etc.). relevant CPCC (keeping with ice, stunning, bleeding, degutting, filleting,
re-packing, freezing, cooking, etc.).
The certification body [company name] declares that the production of the Section 6 Yes, have mentioned
products mentioned on this certificate has been found to be compliant in Annex 6B
accordance with the standard: IndG.A.P. Equivalent
Certificate
template
Scheme logo (AMC)13 Section 6 Yes, have mentioned
13
In case of AMC or equivalent scheme certificates: The logo of the scheme Annex 6B
may appear. IndG.A.P. Equivalent
Certificate
template
Standard Control Points and Compliance Criteria Version14
14
Standard Control Points and Compliance Criteria (CPCC) version, (e.g.
“GLOBALG.A.P. Control Points and Compliance Criteria Integrated Farm
Assurance Version 5.0_July 2015” or “Reglamento General Naturane v 3.0_
29.01.2013”). Indicate only the version of the All Farm Base module. Equivalent
Indicate the version of the approved National Interpretation Guideline if
published for the ‘country of production’. E.g.: “GLOBALG.A.P. Control Points
and Compliance Criteria (CPCC) Version 5.0_July2015 - Interpretation
Guideline Chile (edition date)”.
The [standard name] normative documents have achieved status of equivalence Section 6 The [standard name] normative documents have achieved status of
to GLOBALG.A.P. â normative documents [name and version] in accordance Annex 6B equivalence to GLOBALG.A.P.â normative documents [name and version]
with the GLOBALG.A.P. â benchmarking procedure. 15 IndG.A.P. in accordance with the GLOBALG.A.P.â benchmarking procedure.15 Equivalent
15
Only applicable for equivalent schemes and AMCs. Certificate 15 Only applicable for equivalent schemes and AMCs.
template
Product 16 Section 6 The updates in the certificate to the mentioned requirement will be done
16
Certified product(s) shall always be listed according to the 'GLOBALG.A.P. Annex 6B once Benchmarked is approved by GLOBALG.A.P.
Product List'. More detailed information may be included in brackets, e.g. stage IndG.A.P.
of seedlings (species specific information: ova, smolt, fry, fingerling, larvae, Certificate
Equivalent
alevin, spat, nauplii and post larvae, others) or in case of parallel production, template
variety (banana - cavendish). For the sub-scope of Flowers and Ornamentals,
the certified species shall always be included in this column, e.g. indoor grown
flowers – roses.
GLOBALG.A.P. product certificate number17 Section 6 IndG.A.P. product certificate number17

17
The GLOBALG.A.P. product certificate number shall be printed on the paper Annex 6B 17 The IndG.A.P. product certificate number shall be printed on the paper
certificate. It is a reference code for the certificate in the GLOBALG.A.P. IndG.A.P. certificate. It is a reference code for the certificate in the IndG.A.P.
Database per product and certificate cycle. The GLOBALG.A.P. product Certificate Database per product and certificate cycle. The IndG.A.P. product
certificate number is generated automatically in the system and consists of 5 template certificate number is generated automatically in the system and consists Equivalent
digits, 5 letters, and a suffix (#####-ABCDE-####). All changes to the of 5 digits, 5 letters, and a suffix (#####-ABCDE-####). All changes to
certificate in a given certificate cycle are reflected in the suffix. the certificate in a given certificate cycle are reflected in the suffix.
Further columns scope, sub-scope or product specific (description see below) 18 Section 6 Yes, mentioned
18
The columns and corresponding attributes linked to the products in the table Annex 6B
are scope, sub-scope, or product specific. IndG.A.P. Equivalent
Certificate
template
For Crops: -
Product Section 6 Yes, mentioned
Annex 6B
IndG.A.P. Equivalent
Certificate
template
GLOBALG.A.P. product certificate number Section 6
Annex 6B
IndG.A.P. IndG.A.P Product Certificate Number Equivalent
Certificate
template
Harvest included Section 6
Harvest included: If produce handling is included, this data field (column) can Annex 6B Harvest included: If produce handling is included,this data field (column)
be omitted. Note: If harvest is excluded, product handling is not applicable for IndG.A.P. can be omitted. Note: If harvest is excluded ,product handling is not Equivalent
the given product. Certificate applicable for the given product.
template
Product handling included Section 6
Product handling: Enter “no” in case no product handling is included. If product Annex 6B Product handling included. Product Handling : Enter no in case no
handling is included, indicate whether it takes place in-field (“in-field”) or in a IndG.A.P. product handling is included . If product handling is included,Indicate Equivalent
facility (“facility”) or both (“in-field + facility”). Certificate whether it takes place in -field or in a facility or both
template
Number of producers/production sites Section 6
Annex 6B
IndG.A.P. No of Producers/Production sites Equivalent
Certificate
template
Parallel production Section 6
Annex 6B
IndG.A.P. Parallel production Equivalent
Certificate
template
Parallel ownership Section 6
Annex 6B
IndG.A.P. Parallel production Equivalent
Certificate
template
Quantity (voluntary): Area (in ha) may be included per product. In case quantity Section 6 Yes
(in ha) is displayed, “non-covered” and “covered” shall be segregated. Annex 6B
Certificate
template
In case PPM products (e.g. seeds, seedlings) are included in the certification Not Applicable
scope, the following disclaimer shall be added to the first page of the paper
certificate: NA Out of scope
“Products certified under PPM sub-scope are not intended for human
consumption or for feed.”
For Livestock Products: Not Applicable NA Out of scope
Product Not Applicable NA Out of scope
GLOBALG.A.P. product certificate number Not Applicable NA Out of scope
Number of producers/production sites Not Applicable NA Out of scope
Parallel production Not Applicable NA Out of scope
Parallel ownership Not Applicable NA Out of scope
Live weight (in metric tons) Not Applicable
Quantity (voluntary): Metric tons (live weight, except for dairy) may be included NA Out of scope
in certificate.
For Aquaculture Products: Not Applicable NA Out of scope
Product Not Applicable NA Out of scope
Scientific name Not Applicable
Scientific name: The scientific name shall be listed according to the NA Out of scope
'GLOBALG.A.P. Product List'.
GLOBALG.A.P. Product certificate number Not Applicable NA Out of scope
Broodstock purchased Not Applicable
NA Out of scope
Broodstock purchased: enter yes/no.
Seedlings purchased Not Applicable
NA Out of scope
Seedlings purchased: enter yes/no.
Product handling Not Applicable
Product handling: Enter yes or no. If post-harvest activity takes place at an NA Out of scope
address that differs from the production site it shall be listed in the annex.
GFSI recognized (post-farm) certificate at the time of the inspection? Not Applicable
GFSI recognized (post-farm) certificate at the time of the inspection: Where
product handling is applicable, enter "Yes" (if the company has a valid GFSI
NA Out of scope
recognized post farm certificate) or "No" (if the company has no valid GFSI
recognized post-farm certificate). Where product handling is not applicable, this
column shall be deleted. (Refer to AQ 15.6.1).
Number of producers/production sites Not Applicable NA Out of scope
Parallel production Not Applicable NA Out of scope
Parallel ownership Not Applicable NA Out of scope
19
Number of producers/ production sites
19
In the case of producer groups (Option 2 and 4), enter the number of Number of Producers/Production sites. In the case of producer groups (
approved producers, which are listed in the annex. In case of multisite option 2 and 4) , enter the number of approved producers,which are listed Equivalent
producers (Options 1 and 3), enter the number of registered production sites, in the annex. In case of multisite producers (Option 1 and 3) enter the
which are listed in the annex. number of registered production sites,which are listed in the Annex
Parallel production20
20
Applicable in case of parallel production/ownership of non-certified and Parallel Production. Applicable in case of parrallel production/ownership Equivalent
certified products (enter "Yes"/"No"). All PHUs and sites handling or producing of non certified and certified products (enter Yes/No). All PHUs and sites
certified products shall be listed in the annex. handling or producing certified products shall be listed in the Annex
Parallel ownership20 Parrallel Ownership Equivalent
21
Date of issue: xx/xx/xxxx
21
Date of issue is the printing date of the paper certificate. It shall be added to Date of Issue ; xx/xx/xxxx Dtae of issue is the printing date of the
the first page of the certificate and to the annex to connect each other. This paper certificate. It shall be added to the first page of the certificate and to Equivalent
date may instead be included in the footer of each page of the certificate and the annex to connect to each other.This date may instead be included in
annex. the footer of each page of the certificate and annex
Valid from: xx/xx/xxxx 22
22
The certificate “valid from” date defines the beginning of a certification cycle.
If a new product is added during the validity period of a certificate, the
certification cycle (valid from – valid to) will be kept as it was. If the CB wants to
indicate that the newly added products are certified and were added later than Covered under "This certificate, is valid from DD/MM/YYYY until
the original ‘’valid from’’, there is a possibility to add the individual “valid from’’ of DD/MM/YYYY, subject to satisfactory continued compliance by the
Equivalent
each product on the paper certificate. This is voluntary and additional producer to the requirements for certification and stipulated Surveillance
information, e.g. the certificate is valid from 1 October 2015 including oranges. visits1."
Tomato added on 1 March 2016. The original “valid from 1 October 2015”
remains. Tomatoes may be marked with ‘’valid from 1 March 2016’’ on the
paper certificate.
Valid to: xx/xx/xxxx 23 Covered under "This certificate, is valid from DD/MM/YYYY until
23
The certificate “valid to” date is the expiry date of the certificate. DD/MM/YYYY, subject to satisfactory continued compliance by the
Equivalent
producer to the requirements for certification and stipulated Surveillance
visits1."
Authorized by 24 Covered under "Signature
24
The first and the last name of the person who has authorized the certificate, Name of the authorised personnel
written in block letters. This person shall sign the certificate. Name of the authorised agency Equivalent
Full Address
Issue Date: DD/MM/YYYY "
Date of certification decision: xx/xx/xxxx 25 Date of certificate decision: xx/xx/xxxx.Shall appear on all certificates.It
25
“Date of Certification Decision” shall appear on all certificates. It is the date is the date when the certification committee makes the certification Equivalent
when the Certification Committee makes the certification decision. decsion.
The current status of this certificate is always displayed at:
http://www.globalgap.org/search26
26
This note shall be added to all paper certificates to point out that only a
validation in the GLOBALG.A.P. Database proves the current status of the
certificate.
Additionally, the CB may add the QR code including a link to the GGN
validation site. Covered under "1 The current status of certification is available on CB’s
The following may be converted into QR code: website and QCI’s website (https://qcin.org/india-good-agriculture- Equivalent
Link to the mobile website: practices). "
http://database.globalgap.org/search/YourGGNumber
Link to the GLOBALG.A.P. website:
https://database.globalgap.org/globalgap/login.jsp?loginMode=1&searchQuery=
xxxGGNumberxxx
Please replace the 40xxxxxxxx with the producer/producer group’s GGN at the
end of the link.
CB contact data27
Company name, address (incl. Email)
27
Covered under CB Address and website Equivalent
CB contact data (company name, address, email) shall appear on all
certificates.
Page 1 of 1 28
28 Included in page footer Equivalent
Page numbering shall be included (Page x of y) to show total number of
pages.
Certificate Annex Certificate Annex Equivalent

29 Section 4 Cl.
ANNEX for GGN xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
29
The annex (incl. the GGN of the certificate holder) shall be added, if 4.10.1.4.
applicable.
The Annex (including GLN if available or legal registration number of the

Equivalent
certificate holder) shall be added.
Table: Producer Group Members (Option 2 or 4) Not applicable if your scheme

does not allow certification of
Table : Producer Group Members ( Option 2 or 4) Equivalent
producer groups
Producer Group Members (Option 2 or 4)30 Section 6

30
In case of Option 2 or 4, all approved members of the producer group shall be Annex 6B Producer Group Members ( Option 2 or 4). In case of option 2 or 4 ,all
listed in a table per product. IndG.A.P. approved members of the producer group shall be listed in a table per Equivalent
Certificate Prduct
template
GGN or GLN31 Section 4 Cl.
31
All approved members of the producer groups (Option 2 and 4) are different 4.10.1.4. All approved members of the producer group ( option 2 or 4) are differrent
legal entities and receive a GGN, which shall appear in the table. They may legal entities and receive a GLN or legal registration which shall appear Equivalent
have an own GLN instead of the GGN. in the table.
Producer name and address 32 Section 6

32
Name and address of the approved producer group members shall be printed Annex 6B
Producer name and Address: Name and address of the approved
on the certificate. IndG.A.P. Equivalent
producer group members shall be printed on the certificate
Certificate
template
Product(s)33 Section 6
33
Products approved per producer member, production site, or PHU. Annex 6B
Products: Products Approved per producer member ,production site or
PHU
Certificate
template
Product handling34 Section 6
34
Indicate the product for which the producer member carries out product Annex 6B Product handling : Indicate the product for which the roducer member
handling (“Yes”) and does not carry out product handling (“No”). IndG.A.P. carries out product handling (Yes) and does not carry out Product Equivalent
Certificate handling (No)
template
Parallel production35 Section 6
Parrallel Production: In case of parallel production or parallel ownership of
35
In case of parallel production or parallel ownership of non-certified and Annex 6B
non certified and certified products ,this shall be indicated per product in
certified products, this shall be indicated per product in all 3 tables (i.e. per IndG.A.P.
all 3 tables (ie per approved member for option 2 and 4 ,sites for option 1
approved member for Options 2 and 4, sites for Options 1 and 3, and per Certificate Equivalent
and 3 and per product handling unit ). enter Yse/No. In acse no parallel
product handling unit). Enter "Yes"/"No". template
production or parallel ownership has been registered for any product
In case no parallel production or parallel ownership has been registered for any ,these columns may be omitted.
product, these columns may be omitted.
Parallel ownership35 Section 6
Annex 6B
IndG.A.P. Parallel Ownership Equivalent
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Table: Productions sites (Option 1 and 3) Table : Production sites ( Option 1 and 3) Equivalent
36 Section 6
Production Sites (Option 1 and 3)
36
In case of multisite Option 1 or 3, all registered sites shall be listed. Annex 6B
Production Sites ( Option 1 and 3). In case of multisite option 1 or 3 all
registered siltes shall be listed
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Site name and address 37 Section 6
37
Name and address of the production sites shall be listed. Annex 6B
Site Name and address : Name and address of the production sites shall
be listed
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Product(s) 33 Section 6
Annex 6B
IndG.A.P. Product(s) Equivalent
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Parallel production35 Section 6
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IndG.A.P. Parallel Production Equivalent
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Table: Product Handling Units (PHUs) Table : Product handling units(PHUs) Equivalent
38 Section 6
Product Handling Units (PHUs)
38
In case of product handling, all registered PHUs shall be listed. Annex 6B
Production Handling Units (PHUs). In case of product handling, all
registered PHUs shall be listed
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GGN or GLN39 Section 6
39
In case the PHU has an own GGN/GLN, it shall be listed. Annex 6B
IndG.A.P. GLN: In case the PHU has own GLN ,it shall be listed Equivalent
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PHU name and address 40 Section 6
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Name and address of the PHUs shall be listed, unless the address is the Annex 6B
PHU name and address: Nmae and address of the PHUs shall be listed
same as that of the production site. IndG.A.P. Equivalent
,unless the address is the same as that of production site
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Product(s) 33 Section 6
Annex 6B
IndG.A.P. Product (s) Equivalent
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Parallel ownership35 Section 6
Annex 6B
IndG.A.P. Parallel Ownership Equivalent
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The certificate shall be in English. A second language may be added in the Section 6
certificate. Annex 6B
The certificate shall be in English. A second language may be added in
the certificate at its option
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GLOBALG.A.P. General Regulations Part I - Annex I.4 GLOBALG.A.P. Definitions (Version Applicant Scheme Management Rules: IndG.A.P. Compliance check GLOBALG.A.P. assessor
5.2_Feb19) Version: Ver 4.1 FL
Clause Explanations/remarks Explanations/answe
No.
GLOBALG.A.P. rs scheme owner
The IndG.A.P. Section 3 Glossary
Section.
You shall either have own
definitions as part of your
scheme management rules or
have a clause in your rules
that states that GLOBALG.A.P.
definitions apply.
Indicate in column K the
reference to the defintions in IndG.A.P. has a glossary
Equivalent
your scheme management section
rules (e.g. name of the
document, chapter) and attach
them or include in columns D -
F the clause of your scheme
management rules that states
that GLOBALG.A.P. definitions
apply.
The following terms are defined according to their use in the Section 3
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GLOBALG.A.P. context and are listed in alphabetical order. Glossary
1. Accreditation body (AB): Organization responsible for assessing and 1 Accreditation Body: An organisation Section 3 IndG.A.P.
accrediting GLOBALG.A.P. certification bodies against ISO/IEC-17065 that is responsible for accreditation of Glossary
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accreditation. Requirements for accreditation bodies to work with the CBs as per 17065. The AB in itself
GLOBALG.A.P. system are described in General Regulations Part III 2.3. should be an IAF member and would
2. Active ingredient: Ingredient of a plant protection product or a medicine 2 need toIngredient:
Active have a MoUThe withprincipal Section 3 IndG.A.P.
that is biologically active. Some plant protection products and medications ingredient of a plant protection product Glossary NA NA
may contain more than one active ingredient. that is biologically active and effects the
3. Annual crop: Crop that completes its life cycle in one year or less, i.e. 3 target.
AnnualThe target
crop: Whencould
thebe some
time thing
period Section 3 IndG.A.P.
germinates from seed (botanical or vegetative seeds, as e.g. tubers), between end of propagation stage to Glossary NA NA
grows, flowers, produces the registered product, and dies in the same first harvest date is less than 12 months.
4. season). Candidate who applies for GLOBALG.A.P. certification by an
Applicant: 4 Applicant: Candidate who applies for Section 3 IndG.A.P.
approved certification body. An applicant may be an individual producer, IndG.A.P. certification by a provisionally Glossary
individual producer with multiple sites, a producer group, a livestock approved certification body or
transport provider, or a compound feed manufacturer. accredited certification body. An
applicant may be an individual NA NA
producer, individual producer with
multiple sites, or a producer group
(such as an FPO, or cooperative
registred under relevant act)..
5. Aquaculture scope: Tthis GLOBALG.A.P. scope covers all production NA Section 3 IndG.A.P.
stages of finfish, crustaceans, and molluscs, as well as all stages of the Glossary
specific species registered by the producer as long as the seedlings are
derived from domesticated broodstock under controlled systems (except NA NA
for the passive collection from the planktonic phase), and the seedlings
supply is under commercial status (and not only research
status). Aquaculture certification cannot be achieved for wild fish/catch
6. that areland:
Arable not farmed.
Land which can be used to produce agricultural crops. 7 Arable Land: The land on which Section 3 IndG.A.P.
agricultural crops can be grown. Glossary NA NA
7. Associate member: Certification bodies, consulting companies, plant Our Scheme is not a membership driven Section 3 IndG.A.P.
protection or fertilizer industries, universities, etc. and their associations initiative there for no proivision of Glossary
who sign up to promote GLOBALG.A.P. as a certification system. assoicate members. This is driven by NA NA
multistakeholders including Government
and industry.
8. Audit: A systematic, independent and documented process for obtaining 8 Audit: Audit refers to systematic, Section 3 IndG.A.P.
audit evidence and evaluating it objectively to determine the extent to structured, independent and Glossary
which audit criteria are fulfilled. (ISO definition). Within the documented process for obtaining
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GLOBALG.A.P. system an audit refers to the assessment of the quality evidence of. conformity with IndG.A.P.
management system (QMS) of a producer group or an Option 1 producer standards.
with multi-sites who implemented a QMS.
9. Auditor: Within the GLOBALG.A.P. system, an auditor is an individual 9 Auditor: Within the IndG.A.P. system, Section 3 IndG.A.P.
qualified for auditing the quality management system of producer groups an auditor is an individual affiliated to Glossary
and Option 1 multisites where a QMS is implemented for compliance with the approved or accredited certification
the GLOBALG.A.P. Standard according to the QMS checklist, available on body qualified for auditing the quality
the GLOBALG.A.P. website. GLOBALG.A.P. auditors are also qualified to management system of producer groups
inspect production sites. and Option 1 multisites where a QMS is
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implemented for compliance with the
IndG.A.P. Standard according to the
QMS checklist, available on the QCI
website. IndG.A.P. auditors are also
qualified to inspect production sites.
10. Benchmarking process: In the GLOBALG.A.P. system, the 10 Benchmarking Process: The Section 3 IndG.A.P.
benchmarking process has been set to recognize and support local benchmarking process has been set to Glossary
initiatives, and to form common and effective Good Agricultural Practices recognize and support local initiatives,
(G.A.P.) in order to simplify the certification process for producers and and to form common and effective Good
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decrease unnecessary duplication of audits and costs. Agricultural Practices (G.A.P.)aligned to
GLOBALG.A.P. in order to simplify the
certification process for producers.
11. Benchmarked standard: A certification standard that has gone through 11 Benchmarked standard: A Section 3 IndG.A.P.
the GLOBALG.A.P. benchmarking process, in which the certification certification standard that has gone Glossary
systems are compared, and has been recognized to be equivalent or through the GLOBALG.A.P.
resembling to GLOBALG.A.P. benchmarking process, in which the
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certification systems are compared, and
has been recognized to be equivalent or
resembling to GLOBALG.A.P.
12. Biennial: A plant that completes its life cycle within two years and then 12 Biennial: Plants that complete their life Section 3 IndG.A.P.
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dies. cycle in two years Glossary
13. Biocide: A biocide can be a chemical substance or a microorganism 13 Biocide: A biocide is defined as a Section 3 IndG.A.P.
used to manage, mitigate, or remove any harmful organisms via chemical chemical substance or microorganism Glossary
or biological methods. There are two primary categories of biocides: 1) which is intended to destroy, deter,
pesticides (e.g. fungicides, herbicides, insecticides, algaecides, render harmless or exert a controlling NA NA
moluscicides, miticides and rodenticides), and 2) antimicrobials (e.g. effect on any harmful organism by
germicides, antibiotics, antibacterial, antivirals, antifungals, antiprotozoals chemical or biological means.
and antiparasites).
14. Biodiversity: The 1992 United Nations Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro 14 Biodiversity: Biological Diversity or Section 3 IndG.A.P.
defined biodiversity as "the variability among living organisms from all Biodiversity means the variability among Glossary
sources including 'inter alia' terrestrial, marine and other aquatic living organisms from all sources and
ecosystems, and the ecological complexes of which they are part: this the ecological complexes of which they
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includes diversity within species, between species and of ecosystems". are part and includes diversity within
Biodiversity is of main relevance during environmental impact species or between species and of eco-
assessments (EIA) and environmental management plans (EMP). systems
15. Biosecurity plan: A written document addressing potential pathways for 15 Biosecurity Plan: A written document Section 3 IndG.A.P.
the introduction and spread of disease in a zone or compartment, and showcasing measures for the Glossary
describing the preventative measures which are being or will be applied to introduction and spread of disease in a
mitigate the chemical and biological risks. The plan also describes zone or compartment, and describing
procedures to ensure that the risks are regularly re-assessed and the the preventive measures which are
measures adjusted accordingly. being or will be applied to mitigate the NA NA
chemical and biological risks. The plan
also describes procedures to ensure
that the risks are regularly re-assessed
and the measures are updated thereof.
16. Biosecurity: A set of preventative measures taken to protect from 16 Biosecurity: Biosecurity is a strategic Section 3 IndG.A.P.
infectious diseases, quarantined pests, invasive alien species, and living and integrated approach to analysing Glossary
modified organisms. Mortality due to diseases and decreased production and mitigating relevant chemical or
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due to infections are major factors for economic loss but also a serious biological risks to human, animal and
food safety concern for the consumers. plant life and health and associated risks
for the environment.
17. BIPRO: Brand Integrity Program of GLOBALG.A.P., which monitors the 17 IndG.A.P. Integrity Program: Refers to Section 3 IndG.A.P.
use of the GLOBALG.A.P. brand, database usage and data accuracy, as the IndG.A.P. Integrity Program, which Glossary
well as, addresses the non-conformances of fraud and/or repeated is a quality management system
incomplete/missing registrations in the database on the part of the designed to ensure the consistent
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certifying body. delivery and execution of the IndG.A.P.
system, as well as a feedback
mechanism to continuously improve all
aspects of the system.
18. Broiler: Chickens (Gallus gallus domesticus ) bred and raised N/A Section 3 IndG.A.P.
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specifically for meat production. Glossary
19. Broodstock (source: Aquaculture): A group of sexually mature N/A Section 3 IndG.A.P.
individuals of a cultured species that is kept separate for breeding Glossary NA NA
purposes.
20. Buffer zone: (1) The region adjacent to the border of a protected area. 18 Buffer Zone: The region that acts as a Section 3 IndG.A.P.
(2) A transition zone between areas managed for different objectives. transition zone from areas of high Glossary
protection to areas involving lesser
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protection. These areas are regulatory
in nature and are analogous to Eco
Sensitive Zones in legal parlance.
21. Bund: A barrier on the surface of the soil/ground/floor to prevent runoff, 19 Bund: A barrier on the surface of the Section 3 IndG.A.P.
spillage, and soil erosion (also known as dyke, embankment, etc.). ground built to prevent runoff, spillage, Glossary NA NA
and soil erosion.
22. Calibration: Determination of the accuracy of an instrument, usually by 20 Calibration: Determination of the Section 3 IndG.A.P.
measurement of its variation from a standard, to ascertain necessary accuracy of an instrument , usually by Glossary
correction factors. measurement of its magnitude of
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variation from a given standard, to
ascertain necessary correction factors.
23. Certification Body Committee (CBC): One of the committees that take 21 Multistakeholder Committee (MSC): It is Section 3 IndG.A.P.
part of GLOBALG.A.P. governance structure. The CBC is a committee of a stakeholder driven committee Glossary
certification bodies that are GLOBALG.A.P. associate members. Some of comprising of major stakeholder where
the main CBC tasks are to propose processes and measures to maintain no single interests perdominates,.
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and improve integrity where necessary, to promote and harmonize all
matters relating to technical issues, standards, and implementation, and to
propose modifications to the General Regulations and Control Points and
Compliance Criteria arising out of practical experience.
24. Certification body (CB): An organization that provides conformity 22 Certification Body: An entity that Section 3 IndG.A.P.
assessment services such as inspections and certifications to producers provides conformity assessment Glossary
or producer groups against the GLOBALG.A.P. Standards, in accordance services such as inspections and
with ISO/IEC 17065 accreditation requirements, GLOBALG.A.P. General certifications to producers or producer
Regulations, and 'GLOBALG.A.P. License and Certification Agreement'. groups against the IndG.A.P.
Standards, in accordance with ISO/IEC
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17065 accreditation requirements,
IndG.A.P. General Regulations, and
'GLOBALG.A.P. License and
Certification Agreement' and is
provisionally approved or accredited by
Quality Council of India.
25. Certification Committee: Decision-making person or group of persons 23 Certification Committee: A committee Section 3 IndG.A.P.
within a certification body who bears the responsibility for making the final that is consituted as a part of the multi- Glossary
decision on whether an applicant producer/producer group becomes a stakeholder committee that dwells on the
certified producer/producer group or not. certification aspects of the Scheme. The
committee members are typically
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personnel that understand the
international systems as ISO 17065 and
intricacies of certification system in an
NRM context.
26. Certification: All those actions leading to issuing of a certificate in terms 24 Certification: All those structured Section 3 IndG.A.P.
of ISO/IEC 17065 accreditation (e.g. application, registration, procedures and processes based on Glossary
audit/inspection, corrective actions, etc.). IndG.A.P scheme leading to issuance of
a certificate in terms of ISO/IEC 17065 NA NA
accreditation (e.g. application,
registration, audit/inspection, corrective
actions, etc.)
27. Certified producer/producer group: Applicant who has successfully 25 Certified producer/producer group: Section 3 IndG.A.P.
applied for and obtained a GLOBALG.A.P. certificate by successfully Applicant who has successfully applied Glossary
passing the inspection/audit and working with an approved for and obtained a IndG.A.P. certificate
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GLOBALG.A.P. certification body. by successfully passing the
inspection/audit and working with an
approved IndG.A.P. certification body
28. Checklist (CL): Inspection and audit tools developed by GLOBALG.A.P. 26 Checklist: Inspection and audit tools Section 3 IndG.A.P.
to facilitate inspections and audits (by producers, producer groups, developed by IndG.A.P. benchmarked Glossary
certification bodies and/or farm assurers). to GLOBALG.A.P. to facilitate
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inspections and audits (by producers,
producer groups, certification bodies
and/or farm assurers).
29. CIPRO: Certification Integrity Program of GLOBALG.A.P., which 27 IndG.A.P. Integrity Program: Refers to Section 3 IndG.A.P.
addresses inspections, audits and/or certification performance of the the IndG.A.P. Integrity Program, which Glossary
certification bodies approved by GLOBALG.A.P. It is a risk-based is a quality management system
program consisting of two kinds of assessments: 1) office assessments designed to ensure the consistent
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and 2) producer assessments or witness assessment of certification delivery and execution of the IndG.A.P.
bodies’ auditors/inspectors. system, as well as a feedback
mechanism to continuously improve all
30. Competent authority: Person or organization that has the legally 28 Competent Authority: A personnel in Section 3 IndG.A.P.
delegated or invested authority, capacity or power to perform a an organisation that has been Glossary
designated function or issue a recommendation/decision. authorised by the way of interested with
a set of responsibilities to perform a
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certain function. Personnel is then
authorised to take decision and
dispense the activities assigned to them.
31. Compliance criteria (CC): Information provided to further illustrate each 29 Compliance Criteria: Information Section 3 IndG.A.P.
control point and how to successfully address the requirement(s) provided to further delineate each Glossary
identified in the control point. control point and steps to successfully
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address the requirement(s) identified in
the control point.
32. Compost: The controlled biological decomposition of organic material in 30 Compost: Compost is crumbly mass of Section 3 IndG.A.P.
the presence of air to form a humus-like material. Controlled methods of rotted organic matter made from Glossary
composting include mechanical mixing and aerating, ventilating the decomposed plant or humus like
materials by dropping them through a vertical series of aerated chambers, material, used in agriculture. It improves
or placing the compost in piles out in the open air and periodically mixing soil structure and provides a wide range NA NA
or turning. of nutrients for plants, and adds
beneficial microbes to the soil. It is an
important part of the integrated nutrient
management aspect of farm.
33. Compound Feed Manufacturing (CFM) Standard: A set of rules, N/A Section 3 IndG.A.P.
control points, and compliance criteria to implement and certify an Glossary
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assurance system for compound feed manufacturers. It helps livestock
and aquaculture producers to select appropriate and assured suppliers of
34. compound
Compoundfeed.feed: Compound feeds (which can be complete or N/A Section 3 IndG.A.P.
complementary), that may be produced using any ingredients (except Glossary
medicated feed/supplements) as raw materials. Compound feed in the
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context of GLOBALG.A.P. exclude the production of ingredients such as
forage or grains (simple feed materials), pre-mixtures, additives, or
medicated feeds (prepared feed supplements) etc.
35. Consumer: An individual who buys products or services for personal use 31 Consumer: A person who buys any Section 3 IndG.A.P.
and not for manufacture or resale. good or avails a service for a Glossary
consideration. It does not include a
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person who obtains a good for resale or
a good or service for commercial
purpose
36. Contract farming: FAO (FAO AGRICULTURAL SERVICES BULLETIN 32 Contract Farming: Contract farming Section 3 IndG.A.P.
145, 2001) defines contract farming as an agreement between farmers can be defined as agricultural Glossary
and processing and/or marketing firms for the production and supply of production carried out according to an
agricultural products under forward agreements, frequently at agreement between a buyer and NA NA
predetermined prices that takes into account market provisions, resource farmers, which establishes conditions
provisions, and management specifications. for the production and marketing of a
farm product or products.
37. Contractual non-conformance: 1) Occurs when a certification body is 33 Contractual non-conformance:Non Section 3 IndG.A.P.
not in compliance with the contract signed with GLOBALG.A.P. and can conformance is a situation that arises Glossary
lead to sanctioning of the CB. 2) When a producer is not in compliance when the contracting party do not
with contracts signed with the certification body and can lead to adhere to the mutually agreed terms and NA NA
sanctioning of the producer. are in contravention to the SCheme
requirement in the context of IndG.A.P.
certification.
38. Control points (CP): Each of the requirements requested by 34 Control Points: IndG.A.P. classifies Section 3 IndG.A.P.
GLOBALG.A.P. to implement Good Agricultural/Aquaculture Practices. their requirements in the form of clauses Glossary
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Within the GLOBALG.A.P. Standards, control points are classified as as critical, major and minor.
Major Musts, Minor Musts, or Recommendations.
39. Control Points and Compliance Criteria (CPCC): The comprehensive 35 Control Points and Compliance Section 3 IndG.A.P.
set of control points and compliance criteria that make up the standard Criteria (CPCC): The comprehensive Glossary NA NA
against which a producer’s performance is measured both internally and set of control points and compliance
40. externally.
Conversion ratios: Loss during handling, to be used in mass balance 36 criteria that make
Conversion up Loss
ratios: the standard
during Section 3 IndG.A.P.
calculations. handling, to be used in mass balance Glossary NA NA
calculations.
41. Corridor: (1) A linear strip of land identified for present or future location 37 Corridor: Principally term used for a Section 3 IndG.A.P.
of transportation or utility rights-of-way within its boundaries. (2) A thin path that is been used by wildlife for Glossary
strip of vegetation used by wildlife and potentially allowing movement of crossing one patch of forest to other. It NA NA
biotic factors between two areas. also holds good for amphibious and
aquatic animals.
42. Cover crop: A crop that 1) provides temporary protection for delicate 38 Cover Crop: Crop of a specific plant Section 3 IndG.A.P.
seedlings and/or 2) provides a canopy for seasonal soil protection and that is grown mainly for the benefit of Glossary
improvement. Except in orchards, groves, and vineyards where soil rather for the crop yield.
permanent vegetative cover is maintained, cover crops are typically grown NA NA
for one year of less and, often, between normal crop production periods.
When ploughed under and incorporated into the soil, cover crops are also
referred to as green manure crops.
43. Covered crops: A crop is considered as covered when it is grown 39 Covered crop: Covered crop is grown Section 3 IndG.A.P.
beneath or within a structure (e.g. greenhouse, high tunnels, etc.), with or under or within a structure such as Glossary
without building foundations, where the cropping environment has some green house etc. Cropping environment
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kind of modification (not including individual plant/tree covers, nets, low is usually modified with or without
tunnels, hail protection, or mulches) and that is accessible by persons foundation.
(walk-in possible). The cover can be plastic, glass or other similar
44. materials.
Critical control point (CCP): A point, step, or procedure in a production 40 Critical control point (CCP): A point, Section 3 IndG.A.P.
process at which control can be applied and a biological, chemical or step, or procedure in a production Glossary
physical hazard can be prevented, eliminated, or reduced to acceptable process at which control can be applied
safety levels. and a biological, chemical or physical NA NA
hazard can be prevented, eliminated, or
reduced to acceptable safety levels.
45. Critical limits: A maximum and/or minimum value to which a biological, 41 Critical limits: A maximum and/or Section 3 IndG.A.P.
chemical, or physical parameter shall be controlled at a critical control minimum value to which a biological, Glossary
point to prevent, eliminate, or reduce to an acceptable level the chemical, or physical parameter shall be
occurrence of a food-safety hazard. controlled at a critical control point to NA NA
prevent, eliminate, or reduce to an
acceptable level the occurrence of a
food-safety hazard.
46. Crop rotation system: The crops on a certain plot are following other 45 Crop Rotation System: Crop rotation Section 3 IndG.A.P.
crops according to a predefined plan. Normally the crops are changed is a system of growing different kinds of Glossary
annually, but they can also be multi-annual. Among other factors, crop crops in recurrent succession on the
species and order of rotation are selected to increase soil fertility, same land which may be annual or
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maintain good yields and prevent the occurrence of pests/diseases as multiannual to avail various economic,
part of an integrated production management (IPM) program. environment benefits besides long term
soil and farm management.
47. Customer: A customer is a person or entity who purchases products or 47 Customer: Customer is any person or Section 3 IndG.A.P.
services from a supplier. an entity who purchases goods or Glossary
services from a supplier in trade or
directly from Producer / Producer
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Group for trading purpose or processing
purpose and do not act as end
consumer ( refer definition : consumer )
48. Declaration: Written statement that covers a relevant subject, and which 48 Declaration: Form of written document Section 3 IndG.A.P.
is signed by the person that makes the statement. covering a relevant subject aimed at Glossary
defined purpose(s) which is signed by NA NA
the person who makes the statement.
49. Dubbing: Refers to trimming of wattle/comb through electro-cauterizing of NA (Poultry) Section 3 IndG.A.P.
male breeders to reduce further injury due to pecking and fighting. Glossary NA NA
50. Ecological system: The dynamic complex of plant, animal, and micro- 49 Ecological System: Ecological System Section 3 IndG.A.P.
organism communities and their non-living environment interacting as a is a biological community consisting of Glossary
functional unit. all the living organisms (including
humans) in a particular area and the NA NA
nonliving components, such as air,
water, and mineral soil, with which the
organisms interact.
51. Environment: Water, air, land, fauna, flora, peopl, and natural resources 50 Environment: Environment includes Section 3 IndG.A.P.
that surround a production site (based on ISO DIS 14001:2015 water, air and land and the inter- Glossary
definitions). relationship which exists among and
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between water, air and land, and human
beings, other living creatures, plants,
micro-organism and property
52. Environmental risk: Potential threat of adverse impacts on living 51 Environmental Risk: Environmental Section 3 IndG.A.P.
organisms and/or environment by effluents, emissions, wastes, resource risk is the likelihood or probability of an Glossary NA NA
depletion, etc., arising out of a production process, project, activity, adverse outcome or event to
53. and/or facility.
Erosion: Erosion is the movement of the land surface by wind, rain, 52 environment
Erosion: with potential
Erosion to inflictin
is the process Section 3 IndG.A.P.
running water or moving ice resulting in the wearing away of land or soil. which the topsoil of a field is carried Glossary
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away by physical sources such as wind,
water or moving ice.
54. European co-operation for Accreditation (EA): EA is the European 54 APLAC - Pacific Accreditation Section 3 IndG.A.P.
network of nationally recognized accreditation bodies located in the Cooperation (PAC) and Asia Pacific Glossary
European geographical area (http://www.european-accreditation.org). Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation NA NA
(APLAC) that are operational in the
Indian accreditation context.
55. Farm Assurer: An organization (independent individual or group of 56 Farm Assurer: An organization or an Section 3 IndG.A.P.
individuals) that has signed a license agreement with GLOBALG.A.P. to entity (independent individual or group Glossary
act as trained and approved consultants to help producers implement of individuals) that has signed a license
good agricultural practices and work towards obtaining GLOBALG.A.P. agreement with IndG.A.P. to act as
certification. trained and approved consultants to help NA NA
producers implement good agricultural
practices and work towards obtaining
IndG.A.P. certification.
56. Feed conversion ratio/rate (FCR) or feed conversion efficiency N/A Section 3 IndG.A.P.
(FCE): A measure of an animal’s efficiency in converting feed mass into Glossary
increased body mass. Specifically, FCR is the mass of the food eaten (in
kg of “dry” weight) divided by the body mass gain (in kg of “wet” weight),
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all over a specified period of time. FCR is dimensionless, i.e. there are no
measurement units associated with FCR. Animals that have a low FCR are
considered efficient users of feed.
57. First harvest (first crop): This data is important for the calculation of the 58 First harvest (first crop): First harvest Section 3 IndG.A.P.
registration fee. “First harvest” should be chosen when there is only one or first crop would mean registration of Glossary
crop per certification cycle on a registered area or when an area is an area for the first time for a
NA NA
registered for the first time for this certification cycle. In all cases, when a certification cycle or when there's only
producer only registers perennial crops/tree crops; “first harvest” shall be crop per certification cycle.
chosen. (See definition for further harvest)
58. Food defense: Security of food and drink and their supply chains from all 60 Food defense: Security of food and Section 3 IndG.A.P.
forms of malicious attack including ideologically motivated attack leading drink and their supply chains from all Glossary
to contamination or supply failure. (PAS 96:2010). forms of malicious attack including
NA NA
ideologically motivated attack leading to
contamination or supply failure. (PAS
96:2010).
59. Food fraud: It occurs when food is deliberately placed on the market, for 61 Food fraud: Food fraud is the act of Section 3 IndG.A.P.
financial gain, with the intention of deceiving the consumer (e.g. the sale purposely altering, misrepresenting, Glossary
of food that is unfit and potentially harmful, the deliberate misdescription mislabeling, substituting or tampering
NA NA
of food, etc.). It may also involve the sale of food that has been stolen with any food product at any point along
and/or illegally produced. the farm–to–table food supply–chain
60. Food safety: The assurance that food will not cause harm to the 62 Food safety: The Food Safety & Section 3 IndG.A.P.
consumer when it is prepared and consumed according to its intended Standards Act, 2006 defines Food Glossary NA NA
61. use.
Forest patches: Refers to the ecosystem scale at which a relatively 63 Safety
Forest as an "assurance
patches: that foodrefer
Forest Patches is Section 3 IndG.A.P.
homogenous forest unit can be identified. The composition, structure, and to the ecosystem scale at which a Glossary
ecological functions within the unit are similar enough that an ecologically relatively homogenous forest unit can be
responsible forest use prescription can be applied uniformly within the identified.The composition, structure,
stand, without encountering changes in ecological parameters that may and ecological functions within a stand
produce unexpected or undesirable results. (also known as forest stands) are similar enough that an ecologically
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responsible forest use prescription can
be applied uniformly within the stand,
without encountering changes in
ecological parameters that may produce
unexpected or undesirable results.
62. Fumigant: Volatile liquid or gas used to kill insects, nematodes, fungi, 64 Fumigant: It is any volatile, poisonous Section 3 IndG.A.P.
bacteria, seeds, roots, rhizomes, or entire plants. substance used to kill insects, Glossary
nematodes, and other animals or plants
NA NA
that damage stored foods or seeds,
human dwellings, clothing, and nursery
stock
63. Further harvest (subsequent crop): When crops registered for 65 Further harvest (subsequent crop): Section 3 IndG.A.P.
certification will be grown in an area already registered for that Subsequent crop or further harvest Glossary
NA NA
certification cycle, they shall be registered as further harvest. Surfaces refers to crop that is registered for given
registered under further harvest are not subject to additional producer certification cycle and grown in area
64. registration fees.
General Regulations (GR): The General Regulations document 66 while
Generalis already registered
Regulations forThe
(GR): that Section 3 IndG.A.P.
describes the basic steps and rules for the applicant to obtain and General Regulations document provides Glossary
maintain GLOBALG.A.P. certification, as well as the role and relationship for the basic steps and rules for the
of applicants, GLOBALG.A.P., and the CBs. The document is divided into applicant to obtain and maintain
three parts: Part I – General Requirements, Part II – Quality Management IndG.A.P. certification, as well as the
System Rules (QMS), and Part III – CB And Accreditation Rules. role and relationship of applicants,
NA NA
IndG.A.P., and the CBs. The document
is divided into three parts: Part I –
General Requirements, Part II – Quality
Management System Rules (QMS), and
Part III – CB And Accreditation Rules.
65. GLN (Global Location Number): Provides the global supply chain solution not Applicable as GPS and other details Section 3 IndG.A.P.
for the identification of physical locations and legal entities are easier to record and independant of Glossary
NA NA
(http://www.gs1.org/1/glnrules/). GS1 requirments for Producer
66. Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI): GFSI benchmarks existing food 67 Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI): Section 3 IndG.A.P.
standards against food safety criteria, and also looks to develop The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) Glossary
mechanisms to exchange information in the supply chain, to raise is a non-profit making foundation,
consumer awareness and to review existing good retail practices created under and governed by Belgian
(http://www.mygfsi.com). law. It benchmarks existing food
NA NA
standards against food safety criteria
and looks to develop mechanisms for
exchange of information in the supply
chain for consumer awareness.
67. GLOBALG.A.P. Risk Assessment on Social Practice (GRASP): It is a N/A Section 3 IndG.A.P.
voluntary assessment on the implemented social practices on farm. The Glossary
outcome of the assessment does not affect the GLOBALG.A.P. NA NA
certification but serves as additional information to supply chain partners
who have been granted access to the results.
68. GLOBALG.A.P. Integrity Program: Is a set of verification activities 72 IndG.A.P. Integrity Program: Refers to Section 3 IndG.A.P.
carried out to verify, maintain and, where necessary, increase the value the IndG.A.P. Integrity Program, which Glossary
of the GLOBALG.A.P. certificates by reinforcing the integrity of the is a quality management system
GLOBALG.A.P. system. GLOBALG.A.P.-commissioned experts carry out designed to ensure the consistent
NA NA
surveillance activities to check on the CB performance. The Integrity delivery and execution of the IndG.A.P.
Program consists of two pillars: Brand Integrity Program (BIPRO) and system, as well as a feedback
Certification Integrity Program (CIPRO). mechanism to continuously improve all
69. GGN (GLOBALG.A.P. Number): A unique, thirteen-digit number 73 Unique identification number (UIN): Section 3 IndG.A.P.
assigned by GLOBALG.A.P. to the producer at registration, which serves UIN is issued by CBs , which is Glossary
as a unique identifier for all GLOBALG.A.P. activities. The GGN remains mentioned in Producer register along
valid and attached to the legal entity as long as the entity exists. The GGN with GGN for same producer NA NA
serves as search key on the GLOBALG.A.P. website to validate
certificates. The GGN will be replaced with the GLN if an applicant owns
70. or buys a GLN. certification system: The certification system as a
GLOBALG.A.P. 74 IndG.A.P. certification system: The Section 3 IndG.A.P.
NA NA
whole, as described by the GLOBALG.A.P. General Regulations and the certification system as a whole, as Glossary
71. CPCC.
GLOBALG.A.P. standards: The GLOBALG.A.P. CPCC, which are 75 described
IndG.A.P. by the IndG.A.P.
Standards: A setsections
of as Section 3 IndG.A.P.
separated into different modules, each one covering different areas or standards in form of CPCC which Glossary
levels of activity in a production site. These modules are grouped into ensure that the food safety, worker
scope modules: covering more generic production issues, classified more health and safety, produce handling and NA NA
broadly (these are: All Farm Base, Crops Base, Livestock Base, envornmental issues are well handled in
Aquaculture) and sub-scope modules covering more specific production any farming operation.
details, classified per product type.
72. Good Agricultural Practices (G.A.P.): FAO COAG 2003 GAP paper 76 Good Agricultural Practices (G.A.P.): Section 3 IndG.A.P.
defines these as “ practices that address environmental, economic and Good Agricultural Practices are Glossary
social sustainability for on-farm processes, and result in safe and quality "practices that address environmental,
food and non-food agricultural products." economic and social sustainability for
on-farm processes, and result in safe
and quality in both food and non-food
agricultural products". These four
NA NA
'pillars' of GAP (economic viability,
environmental sustainability, social
acceptability and food safety and
quality) are included in most private and
public sector standards, but the scope
which they actually cover varies widely.
73. Groundwater: All water that is below the surface of the ground in the 77 Groundwater: Groundwater is the Section 3 IndG.A.P.
saturation zone and in direct contact with the ground of the soil. water found underground in the cracks Glossary
and spaces in soil, sand and rock. It is
NA NA
stored in and moves slowly through
geologic formations of soil, sand and
rocks called aquifers
74. Harvesting containers: Containers used for harvesting and transporting 78 Harvesting containers: Containers Section 3 IndG.A.P.
produce during and after harvest. used for harvesting and transporting Glossary
NA NA
agriculture produce during and after
harvest.
75. Harvesting tools: Gloves, scissors, knifes, clippers, etc. used to 79 Harvesting tools: Agricultural tools and Section 3 IndG.A.P.
separate the agricultural product from the parent plant/production site. implements such as sickle, hoe, clippers Glossary
etc used for separation of agricultural NA NA
product from parent plant/production
site.
76. Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP): A food safety 80 Hazard Analysis Critical Control Section 3 IndG.A.P.
management methodology used in the analysis and control of biological, Points (HACCP): A food safety Glossary
chemical, and physical hazards from raw material production, management methodology used in the
procurement and handling, to manufacturing, distribution and analysis and control of biological,
consumption of the finished product. chemical, and physical hazards from NA NA
raw material production, procurement
and handling, to manufacturing,
distribution and consumption of the
finished product.
77. Hazard: A biological, chemical, physical or any other property that may 81 Hazard: A hazard is any object, Section 3 IndG.A.P.
cause a situation unsafe for workers, consumers, and/or the environment. situation, or behavior which may be Glossary
biological, chemical, physical or any
NA NA
other property that has the potential to
cause injury, ill health, or damage to
property or the environment.
78. Herbicide: A chemical that controls or destroys plants. 82 Herbicide: Herbicide, an agent, usually Section 3 IndG.A.P.
chemical, for killing or inhibiting the Glossary NA NA
79. High conservation value area (HCVA): Critical areas in a landscape, 83 growth of unwanted plants,
High conservation such as
value area Section 3 IndG.A.P.
which need to be appropriately managed in order to maintain or enhance (HCVA): Natural habitats which are of Glossary NA NA
biodiversity, ecosystems, cultural identity and/or basic ecosystem outstanding significance or critical
80. services.
Home mixer: Producers who produce home mixed feeds that do not importance duefor
Not applicable toCurrent
their high biological,
modules of Section 3 IndG.A.P.
leave the farm where they were produced. There are two categories: 1) Indgap, on farm preparations of PPP by Glossary
Producers who mix or blend feed on farm for own use using premixes or producer for plant protection is different NA NA
additives (i.e. creating a compound feed. 2) Producers who mix term
ingredients on farm but do not use pre-mixes or additives (i.e. do not
81. create a compound
Individual feed).The legal entity that has applied for and been
certification: 85 Individual certification: Applicant or Section 3 IndG.A.P.
certified is an individual producer. the legal entity who has applied and Glossary
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been certified is an individual producer.
82. Initial inspection: This is 1) the first inspection for certification of a 86 Initial inspection: This is 1) the first Section 3 IndG.A.P.
production process, or 2) when a new product is added to the scope of inspection for certification of a Glossary
the certificate, or 3) when a certificate expired for more than 12 months. production process, the corrective
action period is 90 Days instead of 28
days or 2) when a new product is added
to the scope of the certificate ,
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corrective action period is 28 days or 3)
when a certificate expired for more than
12 months, the Applicant will be treated
as new application , NEW UIN will be
used, Old UIN will be freesed for five
years by CBs
83. Inlet water (Aquaculture): Water taken from a surface source of water NA (Aquaculture) Section 3 IndG.A.P.
used for aquaculture purposes. Place where this happens is an inlet. Glossary NA NA
84. Inorganic fertilizer: A fertilizer in which the declared nutrients are in the 87 Inorganic fertilizer: Inorganic fertilizer, Section 3 IndG.A.P.
form of minerals obtained by extraction or by physical and/or chemical also referred to as synthetic fertilizer, is Glossary
industrial processes. manufactured artificially and contains NA NA
minerals or synthetic chemicals.
85. Inspection: Verification of the compliance with the CPCC at production 88 Inspection: Verification of the Section 3 IndG.A.P.
site level. compliance with the CPCC at Glossary NA NA
production site level.
86. Inspector: An inspector is a person who complies with the requirements 89 Inspector: An inspector is a person Section 3 IndG.A.P.
as set out in General Regulations Part III and who carries out who complies with the requirements as Glossary
GLOBALG.A.P. inspections. set out in General Regulations Part III NA NA
and who carries out IndG.A.P.
inspections.
87. Integrated crop management (ICM): A cropping system that meets the 90 Integrated crop management (ICM): A Section 3 IndG.A.P.
requirements of long-term sustainability. It is a whole-farm strategy that cropping system that meets the Glossary
involves managing crops profitably, with respect for the environment, in requirements of long-term sustainability.
ways that suit local soil, climatic, and economic conditions. It safeguards It is a whole-farm strategy that involves
the farm’s natural assets in the long term. ICM is not a rigidly defined form managing crops profitably, with respect
of crop production but is a dynamic system that adapts and makes for the environment, in ways that suit
sensible use of the latest research, technology, advice, and experience. local soil, climatic, and economic
conditions. It safeguards the farm’s NA NA
natural assets in the long term. ICM is
not a rigidly defined form of crop
production but is a dynamic system that
adapts and makes sensible use of the
latest research, technology, advice, and
experience.
88. Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA): Is a single integrated standard with No concept of IFA in IndGAP and Section 3 IndG.A.P.
modular applications for different product groups, ranging from plant and included in integrated farm managment Glossary NA NA
livestock to aquaculture production. definition
89. Integrated farm management: The concept of ICM applied to any kind 91 Integrated farm management: A whole Section 3 IndG.A.P.
of farm (producing livestock, aquaculture, etc). farm management system which aims to Glossary
deliver more sustainable agriculture. It is
a dynamic approach which can be NA NA
applied to any farming system around
the world.
90. Integrated pest management (IPM): The careful consideration of all 92 Integrated pest management (IPM): Section 3 IndG.A.P.
available pest control techniques and subsequent integration of IPM is a sustainable approach to Glossary
appropriate measures that discourage the development of pest managing pests by combining
populations and keep plant protection products and other interventions to biological, cultural, physical and
levels that are economically justified and reduce or minimize risks to chemical tools in a way that minimizes NA NA
human health and the environment. IPM emphasizes the growth of a economic, health, and environmental
healthy crop with the least possible disruption to agro-ecosystems and risks.
encourages natural and/or non-chemical pest control mechanisms.
91. Internal auditor: Individuals qualified (requirements are set out in 93 Internal auditor: Persons qualified ( as Section 3 IndG.A.P.
General Regulations Part II) to audit and report on the QMS of a producer per requirements are set out in General Glossary
group or an individual multisite producer with implemented QMS to assess Regulations Part II) to audit and report
compliance with the certification requirements. The internal auditor is on the QMS of a producer group or an
usually also responsible for approval of the members of the producer individual multisite producer with
group or the production sites of the multisite based on the inspection implemented QMS to assess compliance
reports prepared by the internal inspector(s). with the certification requirements of
NA NA
IndG.A.P.. The internal auditor is
responsible also for approval of the
members of the producer group or the
production sites of the multisite based
on the inspection reports prepared by
the internal inspector(s).
92. Internal inspection: Annual farm level inspections carried out by an 94 Internal inspection: Annual farm level Section 3 IndG.A.P.
internal inspector on all registered producer group members in the case inspections carried out by an internal Glossary
of producer groups, and all sites in the case of an individual producer with inspector on all registered producer
multi-site operation and QMS. The objective of these inspections is to group members in the case of producer
determine the level of compliance of each producer member or site with groups, and all sites in the case of an
the applicable control points and compliance criteria. individual producer with multi-site
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operation and QMS. The objective of
these inspections is to determine the
level of compliance of each producer
member or site with the applicable
control points and compliance criteria.
93. Internal inspectors: Individuals qualified (requirements are set out in 95 Internal inspectors: Individuals Section 3 IndG.A.P.
General Regulations Part II) to undertake and report on the inspection of qualified (requirements are set out in Glossary
producer group members or production sites to assess their compliance General Regulations Part II) to
with the certification requirements. undertake and report on the inspection
NA NA
of producer group members or
production sites to assess their
compliance with the certification
requirements.
94. International Accreditation Forum (IAF): The International Accreditation 96 International Accreditation Forum Section 3 IndG.A.P.
Forum, Inc. (IAF) is the world association of conformity assessment (IAF): The IAF is the world association Glossary
accreditation bodies and other bodies interested in conformity of Conformity Assessment Accreditation
assessment in the fields of management systems, products, services, Bodies. The primary function of the IAF
personnel and other similar programs of conformity assessment. Its is to develop a single worldwide program NA NA
primary function is to develop a single worldwide program of conformity of conformity assessment which
assessment, which reduces risk for business and its customers by reduces risk for business and its
assuring them that accredited certificates may be relied upon customers by assuring them that
95. http://www.iaf.nu/).
International Organization for Standardization(ISO): ISO is a 97 accredited certificates
International may be
Organization forrelied Section 3 IndG.A.P.
worldwide federation of national standardization bodies from more than Standardization(ISO): The Glossary
100 countries, with one standardization body representing each member International Organization for
country. Member organizations collaborate in the development and Standardization (ISO) is an international
promotion of international standards. With respect to food, specifies nongovernmental organization made up NA NA
requirements for food safety management systems where an organization of national standards bodies; it develops
in the food chain needs to demonstrate its ability to control food safety and publishes a wide range of
hazards in order to ensure that food is safe at the time of human proprietary, industrial, and commercial
96. consumption (http://www.iso.org).
Juvenile: A juvenile (organism) is an individual organism after birth standards
NA and is comprised of Section 3 IndG.A.P.
(hatching, germination, etc.) that has not yet reached its sexual maturity. Glossary NA NA
97. License and Certification Agreement: Legal document which 98 License and Certification Agreement: Section 3 IndG.A.P.
establishes the rights and obligations of GLOBALG.A.P. as standard Legal document which establishes the Glossary
owner and GLOBALG.A.P. approved certification bodies as independent rights and obligations of QCI and
inspection organizations for audit, inspection, certification, and licensing NABCB approved certification bodies. NA NA
activities within the framework of the GLOBALG.A.P. system. and is different document from
Sublicense agreement (Between a CB &
Producer)
98. Litter: Consists of waste products that have been disposed improperly, 99 Litter: Carelessly disregarded waste Section 3 IndG.A.P.
without consent, at an inappropriate location. which makes a location untidy or Glossary NA NA
messy, or into a state of disorder
99. Livestock scope: This GLOBALG.A.P. certification covers all livestock N/A Section 3 IndG.A.P.
NA NA
present on the farm as registered per production site. Glossary
100. Major Must: One of three types of control points that the producer is 100 Critical: Control point that the producer Section 3 IndG.A.P.
required to comply with in order to obtain GLOBALG.A.P. certification. is required to comply with in order to Glossary
Complying with 100 % of the Major Musts is compulsory. obtain IndG.A.P. certification. 100% NA NA
compliance to the Critical is mandatory.
101. Management: Management refers to the person or group of persons 101 Management: The act of getting people Section 3 IndG.A.P.
(depending on the size of the organization) that coordinates the available together to accomplish desired goals Glossary
resources, including workers and their activities, in order to accomplish and objectives using available resources
the objectives set by the organization (producer/producer group). efficiently and effectively. It includes
NA NA
codes of practice, achievement of
higher productivity, quality, yield,
minimization of waste, crop
management, crop protection.
102. Mangroves: Mangroves are broadly defined as areas containing one or 102 Mangroves: Mangroves are coastal Section 3 IndG.A.P.
more true mangroves. About 60 species are restricted to the mangrove forests found in sheltered estuaries and Glossary
habitat according to Saenger et al. (1983) and this list can be found at along river banks and lagoons in the
http://www.fao.org/forestry/site/mangrove/en/ under “Exclusive mangrove tropics and subtropics. The term
species”. Disturbance of any one of these species' communities should ‘mangrove’ describes both the NA NA
not be permitted, as they are considered essential to the survival of this ecosystem and the plant families that
critically endangered ecosystem. Principles and guidelines for wetland have developed specialized adaptations
restoration, including that of mangroves, can be found at: to live in this tidal environment.
http://www.ramsar.org/key_guide_restoration_e.htm. Mangroves are commonly found along
103. Manure: Organic material that is used to fertilize land, usually consisting 103 sheltered Organic
Manure: coastlines in the tropics
material, and
including Section 3 IndG.A.P.
of the feces and urine of domestic livestock, with or without litter such as animal excrement which may be mixed Glossary
straw, hay, or bedding. When crops are grown and plowed under for its with litter or other material and may be
beneficial effects to the soil and subsequent crops, they may be referred fermented or otherwise treated, that is
to as Green Manure. These crops are usually annuals, either grasses or used to fertilize land.
legumes. Livestock manure is rich in organic
matter, or humus, and thus increases
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soil fertility and improves the capacity of
soil to absorb and store water, thereby
preventing erosion. However, it is less
rich in nitrogen, phosphorus, and
potash than synthetic fertilizers and
therefore it must be applied in much
greater quantities.
104. Mass balance: This is defined as a reconciliation of the amount of 105 Mass balance: Analyze food loss and Section 3 IndG.A.P.
incoming raw material against the amount used in the resulting finished waste levels by comparing inputs (e.g., Glossary
products, taking into account process waste and rework. products entering a grocery store) with
NA NA
outputs (e.g., products sold to
customers) along with changes in
standing stock levels.
105. Medicines: Substances intended for use in the diagnosis, prevention, 106 Medicines: Any chemical compounds, Section 3 IndG.A.P.
mitigation, cure, or treatment of a condition or disease, including including nutrients, that are used in the Glossary
NA NA
substances with effect on the central nervous system like sedatives and prevention, diagnosis, treatment, or cure
anesthetics. of disease, for the relief of pain, or to
106. Milking parlor: A place where cows are milked. control or improve any physiological or
N/A Section 3 IndG.A.P.
Glossary NA NA
107. Mineral oil fractions (MOSH, POSH, MOAH): Mineral oil fractions that 107 Mineral oil fractions (MOSH, POSH, Section 3 IndG.A.P.
may appear as chemical contaminants of food (e.g. tea) if the product is MOAH): Mineral oil is an oil derived Glossary
stored in inappropriate transport boxes/containers/bags. Especially from a mineral source (petroleum) as
packaging made from recycled paper or jute bags could be a source of contrasted to oils derived from plants or
mineral oil. MOSH (mineral oil saturated hydrocarbons), POSH (polyolefin animals. The mineral oil fraction of
oligomeric saturated hydrocarbons) and MOAH (mineral oil aromatic concern consists mainly of complex
hydrocarbons) are different fractions that may be detected by chemical mixtures of hydrocarbons (C10 up to
analysis and show the presence of this type of contamination. C50) mainly of fossil origin.
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Mineral oil mixtures of technical grade
are composed of Mineral Oil Saturated
Hydrocarbons (MOSH) as well as about
15-20% Mineral Oil Aromatic Hydrocar-
bons (MOAH). Polyolefin oligomeric
saturated hydrocarbons (POSH) are
chemically similar to MOSH.
108. Minor Must: One of three types of control points that the producer is 108 Major: Control point that the producer is Section 3 IndG.A.P.
required to comply with in order to obtain GLOBALG.A.P. certification. required to comply with in order to Glossary
NA NA
Producers shall comply with 95 % of all of the applicable Minor Musts. obtain IndG.A.P. certification. 95%
compliance to the Major is mandatory.
109. Module: Section of the standard where a set of control points are 109 Module: Section of the IndG.A.P. Section 3 IndG.A.P.
grouped together under a common denominator (i.e. can refer to All Farm standard where a set of control points Glossary
Base or any of the scopes and sub-scopes) are grouped together under a common
NA NA
denominator. Example: Crop Base
module in IndG.A.P. or any of the
scopes and sub-scopes.
110. National Interpretation Guideline (NIG): Is a document, which provides 110 National Interpretation Guideline Section 3 IndG.A.P.
guidance on the implementation of GLOBALG.A.P. Control Points and (NIG): National Technical Working Glossary
Compliance Criteria at a national level. Groups (NTWGs) identify specific local
It is developed by a National Technical Working Group and goes through adaptation and implementation
a transparent approval procedure. Once approved, the national guideline challenges and accordingly develop
becomes a normative GLOBALG.A.P. document. This implies that all guidelines, known as National
NA NA
certification bodies that are working in the respective country have to Interpretation Guidelines (NIG).
include this guideline within their certification procedures. It is a document that provides guidance
on how to implement GLOBALG.A.P.
Control Points and Compliance Criteria
at a national level has been approved by
GLOBALG.A.P.
111. National Technical Working Group (NTWG): Is a local, multi- 111 National Technical Working Group Section 3 IndG.A.P.
stakeholder group established voluntarily in countries where there is a (NTWG): GLOBALG.A.P. has a Glossary
need for clarification of implementation of GLOBALG.A.P. on a local provision to set up National Technical
scale. The groups support GLOBALG.A.P. implementation and continuous Working Groups (NTWGs) in individual
improvement based on specific area needs. countries to help adopt
GLOBALG.A.P.’s universal standard on
a local scale.
It is a local, multi-stakeholder group NA NA
established voluntarily in countries
where there is a need for clarification of
implementation of GLOBALG.A.P. on a
local scale. The groups support
GLOBALG.A.P. implementation and
continuous improvement based on
specific area needs.
112. Natural intertidal zone: The area of the foreshore and seabed in marine N/A Section 3 IndG.A.P.
aquatic environments that is exposed to the air at low tide and submerged Glossary
at high tide (i.e. the area between tide marks). The natural inter-tidal zone
NA NA
is that which would otherwise exist without changes to local hydrology due
to man made changes such as artificial dikes and embankments (also
known as littoral zone).
113. Non-compliance: A GLOBALG.A.P. control point in the checklist ,which 113 Non-compliance: IndG.A.P. control Section 3 IndG.A.P.
is not fulfilled according to the associated compliance criteria. point in the checklist which is not fulfilled Glossary
NA NA
according to the associated compliance
criteria.
114. Non-conformance: Occurs when a GLOBALG.A.P. rule that is 114 Non-conformance: A deviation from Section 3 IndG.A.P.
necessary for obtaining a GLOBALG.A.P. certificate is infringed. For the critical limits set at a critical control Glossary
example, the producer who does not comply with 100 % of the Major point, which results in a hazard
Musts and/or 95 % of the Minor Musts is in a situation of non- occurring. When any IndG.A.P. rule,
conformance. It can also refer to a deviation from the critical limits set at that is necessary for obtaining
a critical control point, which results in a hazard occurring. IndG.A.P. certificate, is infringed then NA NA
non-conformance occurs. For example,
the producer who does not comply with
100% of the Critical and/or 95% of the
Major is in a situation of non-
conformance.
115. Nitrogen balance: Is calculated as the difference between the total 115 Nitrogen balance: Is calculated as the Section 3 IndG.A.P.
quantity of nitrogen inputs entering the soil and the quantity of nitrogen difference between the total quantity of Glossary
outputs leaving the soil annually, based on the nitrogen cycle. nitrogen inputs entering the soil and the
NA NA
quantity of nitrogen outputs leaving the
soil annually, based on the nitrogen
cycle.
116. Organic agriculture: Organic farming is a form of agriculture that relies 116 Organic agriculture: As per Codex Section 3 IndG.A.P.
on techniques such as crop rotation, green manure, compost, and Alimentarius Commission, organic Glossary
biological pest control. Organic farming uses fertilizers and plant agriculture is a holistic production
protection products but excludes or strictly limits the use of manufactured management system which promotes
(synthetic) fertilizers, plant protection products, plant growth regulators, and enhances agro-ecosystem health,
livestock antibiotics, food additives, genetically modified organisms, including biodiversity, biological cycles,
human sewage sludge, and nanomaterial. Organic agricultural methods and soil biological activity. It emphasises
are internationally regulated and legally enforced by many nations. the use of management practices in
preference to the use of off-farm inputs,
taking into account that regional
conditions require locally adapted
systems. This is accomplished by using, NA NA
where possible, agronomic, biological,
and mechanical methods, as opposed to
using synthetic materials, to fulfil any
specific function within the system.
(https://www.fao.org/3/x0075e/x0075e.ht
m)
Organic agriculture is a form of
agriculture without the use of synthetic
inputs and does not allow the use of
transgenic organisms.
117. Organic fertilizer: Fertilizers made with materials of vegetable and animal 117 Organic fertilizer: Organic fertilizers Section 3 IndG.A.P.
origin (e.g. manure, compost, and digestion residues) used to maintain contain plant- or animal-based materials Glossary
and/or improve plant nutrition, the physical, and chemical properties, and that are either a byproduct or end
biological activity of soils. product of naturally occurring
processes, such as animal manure,
digestion residues, compost. They are
naturally available mineral sources that
contain moderate amount of plant
essential nutrients.
They help mitigate problems associated NA NA
with synthetic fertilizers, reduce the
necessity of repeated application of
synthetic fertilizers to maintain soil
fertility, maintain nutrient balance for
healthy growth of crop plants and act as
an effective energy source of soil
microbes which in turn improve soil
structure and crop growth.
118. Outlet effluent: 1) Liquid waste that is released into a river or other 118 Outlet effluent: Liquid waste matter Section 3 IndG.A.P.
waterway. 2) Water mixed with waste matter which is flowing outward. which is discharged to the environment Glossary
NA NA
or to a natural body of water.
119. Outlet water: Water returned to the environment after being used for 119 Outlet water: Opening through which Section 3 IndG.A.P.
aquaculture purposes. Place where this happens is an outlet. water is returned to the environment Glossary
NA NA
after being used for agriculture
purposes
120. Overexploitation: The excessive use of raw materials without considering 120 Overexploitation: Use of raw materials Section 3 IndG.A.P.
NA NA
long-term environmental impacts and sustainability of such usage levels. to an excessive degree without Glossary
121. Packhouse: Facility set up for handling harvested produce. Also called a 121 considering
Packhouse:long-term environmental
A structure where a Section 3 IndG.A.P.
produce handling facility or warehouse. See product handling unit (PHU). producer (vegetable and fruit producer) Glossary
can store fresh vegetables and fruits in NA NA
place which is safe for these raw
materials.
122. Parallel ownership (PO): Parallel ownership is the situation where 123 Parallel ownership (PO): Parallel Section 3 IndG.A.P.
individual producers, producer members or producer groups buy non- ownership is the situation where Glossary NA NA
certified products of the same products they grow under certified individual producers, producer members
production. or producer groups buy non-certified
123. Parallel Production (PP): Parallel production is the situation where 124 Parallel Production (PP): Parallel Section 3 IndG.A.P.
individual producers, producer members, or producer groups produce the production is the situation where Glossary
same product partly as certified and partly as non-certified. It is also PP individual producers, producer
where not all the members of a producer group producing a product that members, or producer groups produce
is registered for certification are included in the scope of the certificate. the same product partly as certified and
partly as non-certified. It is also PP NA NA
where not all the members of a producer
group producing a product that is
registered for certification are included
in the scope of the certificate.
124. Pathogen: A bacterium, virus, or other microorganism that can cause 125 Pathogen: An organism that causes a Section 3 IndG.A.P.
disease. disease on a plant. Glossary
Bacteria, viruses, fungi, fungal-like
NA NA
organisms, phytoplasmas, viroids,
nematodes and parasitic higher plants
are all plant pathogens.
125. Perennial: A plant whose life cycle lasts for three or more years. 126 Perennial: Cultivation of crop species Section 3 IndG.A.P.
that live longer than two years without Glossary NA NA
126. Plant propagation material: Plant propagation material is defined as 128 the need
Plant for replanting
propagation each year.
material: All the Section 3 IndG.A.P.
plants and parts thereof that are used for the cultivation of those products generative parts of the plant, such as Glossary
that can be certified under the Crops scope (defined in the seeds, which can be used for the
'GLOBALG.A.P. Product Llist'). This applies whether they are cultivated by multiplication of the plant and vegetative
NA NA
sowing, planting out or another method intended for plant cultivation or plant material such as, but not limited to
propagation. Products certified under the PPM sub-scope are not cuttings, roots, fruits, tubers, bulbs,
intended for human consumption or for feed. rhizomes, meristem tissue and parts of
plants.
127. Plant protection product (PPP): Any substance or mixture of 129 Plant protection product (PPP): Section 3 IndG.A.P.
substances intended for controlling insects, weeds, fungi, and any other Pesticides that protect crops or Glossary
form of life considered to be a pest or disease for agricultural plants. desirable or useful plants by controlling NA NA
pest or disease for agricultural plants.
128. Pollution prevention: The use of materials, processes, or practices to 130 Pollution prevention: Any practice that Section 3 IndG.A.P.
reduce, minimize, or eliminate the creation of pollutants or wastes as well reduces, eliminates, or prevents Glossary NA NA
as practices that reduce the use of toxic or hazardous inputs. pollution at its source.
129. Post-harvest chemicals: Includes plant protection products applied after 131 Post-harvest chemicals: Includes plant Section 3 IndG.A.P.
harvest (e.g., including wax, detergents, biocides, and lubricants where protection products applied after Glossary NA NA
applicable). harvesting to address pest and disease
130. Post larvae (shrimp): Animals that have changed from the larval form to problems that may arise during the
N/A Section 3 IndG.A.P.
juvenile or adult form; usually refers only to the stage immediately Glossary NA NA
following the larvae and which shows already juvenile characteristics.
131. Potable water: Water which meets the quality standards of drinking 132 Potable water: Water that is fit and Section 3 IndG.A.P.
water such as those described in the WHO published fuidelines and in safe for drinking purpose. Glossary NA NA
legislation of several countries.
132. Preventive measure: Physical, chemical, or biological factors that may 133 Preventive measure: Measures taken Section 3 IndG.A.P.
be used to manage, mitigate, or eliminate an identified hazard. to identify, manage, mitigate or eliminate Glossary NA NA
a hazard.
133. Primary product: “Not processed” (see definition for processed 134 Primary product: Primary products are Section 3 IndG.A.P.
product). goods that are available from cultivating Glossary NA NA
134. Procedure: Step-by-step instruction to achieve a desired result. 136 raw materialsAwithout
Procedure: series aofmanufacturing
actions Section 3 IndG.A.P.
NA NA
conducted in a certain order or manner Glossary
135. Processed product: When the structure of the product is altered in 137 to accomplish
Processed a particular
product: When task.
any activity Section 3 IndG.A.P.
appearance or form. is performed on agricultural product that Glossary
maintains or raises the quality or alters
the physical or chemical characteristics NA NA
or adds value to a product in any
manner whatsoever.
136. Producer group: Group of producers applying for or awarded 139 Producer group: Group of producers Section 3 IndG.A.P.
certification with an internal procedure, internal control of 100 % of applying for or awarded certification Glossary
registered members to the GLOBALG.A.P. requirements, and a with an internal procedure, internal
management representative with ultimate responsibility. A producer group control of 100% of registered members
NA NA
may have members not registered in the GLOBALG.A.P. Database to the IndG.A.P. requirements, and a
providing there is a system for segregation of their products. management representative with ultimate
responsibility.
137. Producer: A person (individual) or business (company, individual 140 Producer: A person (individual) or Section 3 IndG.A.P.
producer, or producer group) who is legally responsible for the production business (company, individual Glossary
processes and the products relevant to the scope of certification, sold by producer, or producer group) who is NA NA
that person or business. The term “producer” is also used in the legally responsible for the production
GLOBALG.A.P. General Regulations for the livestock transport companies processes and the products relevant to
138. and feed handling:
Product manufacturers.
Any handling of products done post harvest, where 142 the scopehandling:
Product of certification
All theunder
processes Section 3 IndG.A.P.
the product may have physical contact with other materials or substances. involved in the movement of agricultural Glossary
For the Fruit and Vegetables sub-scope it includes storage, chemical products, either in their raw form, during
NA NA
treatment, trimming, washing, etc., but it excludes product processing. For processing and in their processed
the Aquaculture sub-scope it includes processing as described in the forms.
relevant CPCC.
139. Product handling unit (PHU): Facilities where products are handled. All 143 Product handling unit (PHU): Section 3 IndG.A.P.
PHUs were GLOBALG.A.P. registered products are handled shall be Facilities where agricultural products Glossary NA NA
identified and registered. are handled.
140. Production site: A production area (e.g. fields, plots, ponds, ranches) 144 Production site: A production area Section 3 IndG.A.P.
that is owned or rented and ultimately managed by one legal entity, and (e.g. fields, plots, ponds, ranches) that Glossary
where the same input factors (e.g. water supply, workers, equipment, is owned or rented and ultimately
stores, etc.) are used. One site may contain several non-touching areas managed by one legal entity, and where
(areas that do not share a common border; non-contiguous) and the same input factors (e.g. water NA NA
production of more than one product on the same site is possible. All supply, workers, equipment, stores,
production sites where the product(s) that are included in the etc.) are used.
GLOBALG.A.P. certification scope are produced, shall be identified and
141. registered.
Protected areas: An area of land and/or sea dedicated to the 146 Protected areas: A clearly defined Section 3 IndG.A.P.
preservation and maintenance of biological diversity, and of natural and geographical space, recognised, Glossary
associated cultural resources, and managed through legal or other dedicated and managed, through legal
effective means. The Six IUCN Protected Area Management Categories or other effective means, to achieve the
NA NA
include: strict nature reserve, national park, natural monument, long term conservation of nature with
habitat/species management area, protected landscape/seascape, and associated ecosystem services and
managed resource protected area. The World Database on Protected cultural values.
Areas (WDPA) is the most complete compilation of protected areas data
142. available
Pullet: A (www.iucn.org).
young hen, especially one less than one year old. N/A Section 3 IndG.A.P.
NA NA
Glossary
143. Pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PAs): Are produced by plants as a defense 147 Pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PAs): Are Section 3 IndG.A.P.
mechanism against insect herbivores. These substances may produced by plants as a defense Glossary
contaminate agricultural products such as honey, grains, herbs, tea, etc. mechanism against insect herbivores.
NA NA
These substances may contaminate
agricultural products such as honey,
grains, herbs, tea, etc.
144. Quality management system (QMS): The organizational structure, 148 Quality management system (QMS): Section 3 IndG.A.P.
procedures, processes, and resources needed to implement quality Set of policies, procedures and Glossary
management. In GLOBALG.A.P. the implementation of a QMS is processes required for planning and
obligatory in group certification and voluntary in individual producer multi- execution
site certification. (production/development/service) in the NA NA
core business area of an organization
(i.e., areas that can impact the
organization’s ability to meet customer
requirements).
145. RAMSAR sites: The Ramsar List shows the site name, date of 149 RAMSAR sites: The Ramsar List shows Section 3 IndG.A.P.
designation, location, total area, and geographical coordinates of each the site name, date of designation, Glossary
wetland of international importance as recognized by contracting parties location, total area, and geographical
of Ramsar (http://www.ramsar.org/). coordinates of each wetland of NA NA
international importance as recognized
by contracting parties of Ramsar
(http://www.ramsar.org/).
146. Raw manure: Solid or liquid animal manure that has not been composted 150 Raw manure: Organic material that has Section 3 IndG.A.P.
or otherwise treated to ensure the destruction of human pathogens. not been composted or otherwise Glossary
NA NA
treated to ensure the destruction of
human pathogens.
147. Recall: Is the process by which a product is removed from the supply 151 Recall: Process of retrieving defective Section 3 IndG.A.P.
chain and returned to the producer/handler. In some cases, consumers and/or potentially unsafe products from Glossary
NA NA
are advised to take action, such as returning or destroying produce items. the supply chain and returning it to the
producer.
148. Reclaimed Water: Sometimes called recycled water , is former 152 Reclaimed Water: Processing of Section 3 IndG.A.P.
wastewater (sewage) that has been treated to remove solids and certain wastewater to make it reusable with Glossary
NA NA
impurities, and then used in sustainable landscaping irrigation or to definable treatment reliability and
recharge groundwater aquifers. meeting appropriate water quality
149. Recommendation: One of three types of control points within the 153 Minor: One of three types of control Section 3 IndG.A.P.
GLOBALG.A.P. standards. All recommendation control points shall be points within the IndG.A.P. standard. All Glossary
NA NA
inspected during the self-assessments and external announced Minor control points shall be inspected
inspections but there is no requirement for successfully meeting during the self-assessments / Internal
150. Recommendations.
Record: A document containing objective evidence illustrating activities 154 Inspection
Record: A and external
document inannounced
the form of Section 3 IndG.A.P.
being performed and/or results achieved. report, certificate or self-declaration that Glossary NA NA
establishes activities as evidence.
151. Registration number: A number issued by the certification body to 155 Registration number: A number that is Section 3 IndG.A.P.
identify the producer or producer group. It always starts with the CB short documented as a record for the Glossary
NA NA
name of the respective certification body. applicant by the Certification Body
(CB).
152. Registration: The process by which an individual producer or producer 158 Registration: The process by which an Section 3 IndG.A.P.
group starts the application process for certification with a applicant is registered in a Certification Glossary NA NA
GLOBALG.A.P. approved certification body. Body (CB) system.
153. Rehabilitation (of ecosystems): The recovery of specific ecosystem 159 Rehabilitation (of ecosystems): The Section 3 IndG.A.P.
services in a degraded ecosystem or habitat. process of normalisation and Glossary
optimisation of the species and its
NA NA
habitat by a man-made intervention by
reversing the casuses leading to
degradation.
154. Restoration (of ecosystems): The return of an ecosystem to its original 160 Restoration (of ecosystems): Return Section 3 IndG.A.P.
NA NA
community structure, natural complement of species and natural of an ecosystem to its original Glossary
155. functions.members: Retailers and foodservice organizations interested in
Retailer communitynostructure,
Currently natural exists
such modalities Section 3 IndG.A.P.
NA NA
supporting and developing GLOBALG.A.P. standards. Glossary
156. Rinsate: 1) The mixture of the water used for rinsing together with 161 Rinsate: Pesticide-containing water (or Section 3 IndG.A.P.
remnants of the plant protection product. 2) Water mixture that results other liquid) that results from rinsing a Glossary
from the process of rinsing the plant protection product application pesticide container, pesticide NA NA
machinery/containers. equipment, or other pesticide-containing
materials.
157. Risk assessment: Means an estimate of the probability, frequency, and 162 Risk assessment: Systematic process Section 3 IndG.A.P.
severity of the occurrence of a hazard. Aalso called a risk analysis) of evaluating the potential risks that may Glossary
NA NA
be involved in a projected activity or
undertaking.
158. Risk: The likelihood of a hazard occurring in the future. For food safety, 163 Risk: Uncertainty about the Section 3 IndG.A.P.
risks are categorized as biological, chemical, or physical. effects/implications of an activity with Glossary
respect to something that humans value
(such as health, well-being, wealth, NA NA
property or the environment), often
focusing on negative, undesirable
consequences.
159. Salinization: The condition in which the salt content of soil accumulates 164 Salinization: The process by which a Section 3 IndG.A.P.
over time to reach above the normal level. nonsaline soil becomes saline, as by the Glossary
NA NA
irrigation of land with brackish water.
160. Sanitized: Washed with a disinfectant. (Disinfection) 165 Sanitized: The process to cleanse a Section 3 IndG.A.P.
produce using a disinfectant. Glossary NA NA
161. Scheme: Certification system related to specified products, to which the 166 Scheme: Certification system related to Section 3 IndG.A.P.
same specified requirements, specific rules, and procedures apply. (ISO specified products, to which the same Glossary
definition) specified requirements, specific rules, NA NA
and procedures apply. (ISO definition)
162. Seepage: The infiltration and percolation of surface water from overland 167 Seepage: The infiltration downward and Section 3 IndG.A.P.
flow, ditches, channels, ponds, lakes, streams, rivers, or other surface lateral movement of water into soil or Glossary
NA NA
water bodies. substrata from a source of supply such
as reservoir or irrigation canal.
163. Self-assessment: Internal inspection of the production system and the 168 Self-assessment: Internal inspection of Section 3 IndG.A.P.
registered product carried out by under the responsibility of the producer, the production system and the Glossary NA NA
based on the GLOBALG.A.P. checklist. Only applicable to Options 1 and registered product carried out by under
164. 3.
Sewage sludge: The accumulated settled solids separated from various 170 the responsibility
Sewage sludge: of the producer,
Residual, based
semi-solid Section 3 IndG.A.P.
types of water either moist or mixed with liquid component as a result of material that is produced as a by- Glossary
natural or artificial processes. product during sewage treatment of
wastewater.
Sewage sludge has potential fertilizer NA NA
properties and can be used to enrich
agricultural soils due to high nitrogen,
phosphorus and organic matter content
165. Sewage water: Water mixed with waste matter. 171 Sewage water: Wastewater from Section 3 IndG.A.P.
people living in a community. Glossary NA NA
166. Sewage: The waste matter and wastewater produced by residential 172 Sewage: Water that has been changed Section 3 IndG.A.P.
and/or commercial sources and discharged into sewers. in its characteristics by domestic, Glossary
NA NA
industrial, or agriculture effluents.
167. Signature: Shall be a personal, non-transferable, visible, and infallible 173 Signature: A person's name written in a Section 3 IndG.A.P.
identifier of the person, which is recorded manually, either by handwriting distinctive way as a form of Glossary
NA NA
or «pressing a button». Password protection alone does not guarantee identification in authorizing a cheque or
individual identification. document or concluding a letter.
168. Social impact assessment: Includes the processes of analyzing, 174 Social impact assessment: Social Section 3 IndG.A.P.
monitoring and managing the intended and unintended social Impact Assessment includes the Glossary
consequences, both positive and negative, of planned interventions processes of analysing, monitoring and
(policies, programs, plans, projects), and any social change processes managing the intended and unintended
invoked by those interventions (definition from International Association social consequences, both positive and
for Impact Assessment www.IAIA.org). negative, of planned interventions
(policies, programs, plans, projects) and
NA NA
any social change processes invoked
by those interventions. Its primary
purpose is to bring about a more
sustainable and equitable biophysical
and human environment.
(https://www.iaia.org/wiki-
details.php?ID=23)
169. Standard: A standard is a document that provides requirements, 175 Standard: A standard is a document Section 3 IndG.A.P.
specifications, guidelines or characteristics that can be used consistently that provides requirements, Glossary
to ensure that materials, products, processes and services are fit for their specifications, guidelines or
purpose. (ISO definition) characteristics that can be used NA NA
consistently to ensure that materials,
products, processes and services are fit
for their purpose. (ISO definition)
170. Standard operating procedures (SOP): A written document detailing an 176 Standard operating procedures Section 3 IndG.A.P.
operation, analysis, or action whose mechanisms are prescribed (SOP): Standard operating procedure is Glossary
thoroughly and which is commonly accepted as the method for a set of written instructions that
NA NA
performing certain routine or repetitive tasks. describes the step-by-step process that
must be taken to properly perform a
routine activity.
171. Subcontractor: The entity furnishing labour, equipment, and/or materials 177 Subcontractor: Any supplier, Section 3 IndG.A.P.
to perform specific farm operation(s) under contract with the producer distributor, vendor, or firm furnishing Glossary
(e.g. custom harvesting of grain, spraying and picking of fruit). labour, equipment, and/or materials to
perform specific farm operation(s) NA NA
under contract with the producer (e.g.
custom harvesting of grain, spraying
and picking of fruit).
172. Sub-license and Certification Agreement: Legal document which 178 Sub-license and Certification Section 3 IndG.A.P.
establishes the rights and obligations of GLOBALG.A.P. approved Agreement: Legal document which Glossary
certification bodies and producers or producer groups as interested establishes the rights and obligations of
parties active in the market within the GLOBALG.A.P. system. IndG.A.P. approved certification bodies
NA NA
and producers or producer groups as
interested parties active in the market
within the IndG.A.P. system.
173. Sub-scope: Module covering specific production details, classified per 179 Sub-scope: Module covering specific Section 3 IndG.A.P.
product type. For example, Fruit and Vegetables, Combinable Crops, Tea, production details, classified per Glossary
Flowers and Ornamentals are all sub-scopes for the Crops Base scope. product type. For example, Fruit and
NA NA
Vegetables, Combinable Crops, Tea,
Coffee are all sub-scopes for the Crops
Base scope.
174. Substrate: Any growing medium used for holding plants in place of soil, 180 Substrate: A substance or surface on Section 3 IndG.A.P.
and that has been imported to the site, and can be removed after use. which an organism grows and lives on Glossary NA NA
and is supported by.
175. Supplier member: Producers that are interested in showing more Currently no such modalities exists Section 3 IndG.A.P.
commitment to GLOBALG.A.P. than receiving certification. Membership Glossary NA NA
and certification are mutually exclusive.
176. Supplier: A supplier is a person or an organization, which provides 181 Supplier: Person or an organization, Section 3 IndG.A.P.
products or services to customers. which provides products or services to Glossary NA NA
customers.
177. Surface water: All waters on the surface of the earth found in rivers, 182 Surface water: Any natural water that Section 3 IndG.A.P.
streams, ponds, lakes, marshes, wetlands, as ice and snow, and has not penetrated under the surface of Glossary
transitional, coastal, and marine waters. the ground underneath. Rivers, ponds,
NA NA
lakes, marshes, oceans and wetlands
are commonly known bodies of surface
water.
178. Sustainable water sources: Those water sources which are managed to 183 Sustainable water sources: Flux of Section 3 IndG.A.P.
ensure the on-going health of aquatic ecosystems and balance the water water that is managed with the objective Glossary
needs of the environment, economic development, and agricultural of maintaining the availability and quality
purposes. of water for as long as the current
NA NA
climate prevails and to balance the water
needs of the environment, economic
development, and agricultural purposes.
179. Technically responsible person: Person who has the knowledge and 184 Technically responsible person: Section 3 IndG.A.P.
authority to make technical decisions regarding the certified product. Person who has the knowledge and Glossary
NA NA
Decisions can be for a specific area of responsibility or overall, and the authority to make technical decisions
individual may either be the producer or an adviser. regarding the certified product.
180. Toilet: Facility where the persons may defecate and urinate in a hygienic 185 Toilet: Fixed receptacle into which a Section 3 IndG.A.P.
manner (including waste disposal) and which poses no food safety person may urinate or defecate, Glossary
contamination risk to surrounding field area whilst ensuring privacy of the typically consisting of a large bowl
NA NA
person. connected to a system for flushing away
the waste into a sewer or septic tank.
181. Top soil: The upper part of the soil profile that is relatively rich in humus, 186 Top soil: The upper layer of soil that is Section 3 IndG.A.P.
which is technically known as the A-horizon of the soil profile. high in organic matter and nutrients, Glossary
formed by the slow weathering of rocks NA NA
and decaying organic matter over
thousands of years.
182. Traceability: The ability to retrace the history, use or location of a 187 Traceability: Ability to follow the Section 3 IndG.A.P.
product (e.g. the origin of materials and parts, the history of processes movement of a feed or food through Glossary
applied to the product, and/or the distribution and placement of the specified stage(s) of. production, NA NA
product after delivery) by the means of recorded identification markers. processing and distribution (As per
FAO)
183. Verification: Confirmation by examination of evidence that a product, 189 Verification: Confirmation through Section 3 IndG.A.P.
process or service fulfills specified requirements. examination of evidence that a product, Glossary
NA NA
process or service fulfills specified
requirements.
184. Veterinary health plan (VHP): A written plan that supports optimal health N/A Section 3 IndG.A.P.
of the animals through continuous care by the veterinarian and trained Glossary
personnel. It identifies disease prevention strategies, treatments for
regularly encountered conditions, recommended vaccination protocols, NA NA
and parasite controls. Additionally it includes information on herd
performance, biosecurity, workers’ competence, etc.
185. Waste matter: Any materials unused and rejected as worthless or 190 Waste matter: Any materials unused Section 3 IndG.A.P.
unwanted. and rejected as worthless or unwanted. Glossary NA NA
186. Water course: A discrete and significant element of surface water such 191 Water Course: A stream or river, or the Section 3 IndG.A.P.
as a lake; reservoir; stream; river or canal; part of a stream, river or surface water channel that water flows Glossary NA NA
canal; transitional water; or a stretch of coastal water. along.
187. Weed: Any plant growing where it is not wanted. Weeds are typically 192 Weed: A wild plant growing where it is Section 3 IndG.A.P.
considered as unwanted, economically useless, or pest species. not wanted and in competition with Glossary NA NA
cultivated plants.
188. Wellboat: A wellboat is a vessel for transporting live fish in tanks. N/A Section 3 IndG.A.P.
Glossary NA NA
189. Withdrawal: The process by which a product is removed from the supply 193 Withdrawal: The process by which a Section 3 IndG.A.P.
chain prior to it reaching the end consumer. product is removed from the supply Glossary
NA NA
chain prior to it reaching the consumer.
190. Worker: Any person on the farm who has been contracted to carry out a 194 Worker: Any person (labor, farm Section 3 IndG.A.P.
task. This includes farm owners and managers, as well as family members owners, managers, family members) Glossary
NA NA
carrying out tasks on the farm. who carries out tasks on the agricultural
land.
Working language: Language in which an audit/inspection can be 195 Working language: Language in which Section 3 IndG.A.P.
conducted without the services of a translator. an audit/inspection can be conducted Glossary
NA NA
without the services of a translator.
Note: This list of definitions is indicative but not limiting; more definitions Note: This list of definitions is indicative Section 3 IndG.A.P.
are added by GLOBALG.A.P. as the need arises. but not limiting; more definitions are Glossary
added by IndG.A.P. as the need arises.
Other Definitions included in Food
NA NA
Safety & Standard Act 2006 and
regulations there under are also
applicable in IndG.A.P. System.
GLOBALG.A.P. General Regulations Part II - Quality Management System Rules (Version Applicant Scheme Management Rules: IndG.A.P. Compliance check GLOBALG.A.P. assessor
5.2_Feb19) Version: Ver 4.1 FL
Clause Explanations/remark Explanations/answ
No. s GLOBALG.A.P. ers scheme owner
This document establishes the requirements producer groups and
multisites (where a quality management system (QMS) has been
implemented) shall comply with to achieve certification. These
NA NA
requirements need to be internally and externally assessed via the
GLOBALG.A.P. QMS checklist to ensure completeness and
effectiveness.
Requirements for multisites WITH QMS and producer groups NA NA
1. LEGALITY, ADMINISTRATION AND STRUCTURE QM 3.1 LEGALITY, ADMINISTRATION, AND STRUCTURE -
1.1 Legality Any organization formed under any statute or Act or
local government regulation ,where registration
number is allotted to the organization for the legal
identity.
Equivalent
QM 3.1.1
a) There shall be documentation, which clearly demonstrates that the a) Is there documentation available, which clearly
applicant is or belongs to a legal entity. demonstrates that the applicant is or belongs to a legal
entity and has the responsibility over the production
Equivalent
handling and ownership of the produce and also
responsible for the compliance with the IndG.A.P
standard.
b) The legal entity shall have been granted the legal right to carry out b) Has the legal entity been granted the legal right to
agricultural production and/or trading, and be able to legally contract with carry out agricultural production and/or trading, and be
Equivalent
and represent the group members and production sites. able to legally contract with and represent the
producer members/production sites?
c) The legal entity shall enter into a contractual relationship with Describe what c) The legal entity shall enter into contractual relationship
GLOBALG.A.P. through the signature of the 'GLOBALG.A.P. Sublicense agreement legal entities with IndG.A.P through the signature of the IndG.A.P
and Certification Agreement' in its latest version (available on the (producer groups) asking sub license and certification agreement in its latst
GLOBALG.A.P. website) with a GLOBALG.A.P. approved CB, OR it shall for certification of your availble version in QCI website with QCI approved CB
explicitly acknowledge the receipt and the inclusion of the 'GLOBALG.A.P. scheme shall sign or it shall explictly acknowledge the reciept and
Sublicense and Certification Agreement' with the signature of the service inclusion of the IndG.AP sub licence and certification
agreemet with the signature of the service
contract/agreement with the CB, and the CB shall hand over a copy of the
contract/agreement with CB and the CB shall handover Equivalent
'GLOBALG.A.P. Sublicense and Certification Agreement' to the QMS
a copy of the IndG.A.P sub license and certification
management. The legal entity becomes the sole holder of the
agreement to the QMS management. The legal entity
GLOBALG.A.P. certificate. becomes the sole holder of the IndG.A.P certificate
d) A single legal entity can only operate one QMS per crop per country. Only d) Does the legal entity not operate more than one QMS
a legal entity that can be certified under Option 1 can join a group for per crop and per country?
Option 2 certification. If a group or multisite joins another group or
Equivalent
multisite, the 2 quality management systems shall merge into one to be
managed by one single legal entity that will be the certificate holder.
1.2 Producers and Production Sites QM 3.1.2 Producers and Production Sites -
1.2.1 Requirements for Producer Members of Producer Groups Requirements for producer members in producer
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QM 3.1.2.1 groups (N/A for Option 1 multisite operation).
(i) There shall be written contracts in force between each producer member Are there written signed contracts between each
and the legal entity. The contracts shall include the following elements: producer and the (group's) legal entity? Equivalent
I
Do the contracts include following information: -
• Producer group name and legal identification a) Producer group name and legal identification. Equivalent
• Name and/or legal identification of the producer b) Name and/or legal identification of the producer Equivalent
• Producer contact address c) Producer contact address. Equivalent
• Details of the individual production sites, including certified and non- d) Details of the individual production sites, including
certified products (the contract may refer to the producer group’s internal certified and non-certified products (the contract may
Equivalent
register for this information) refer to the producer group’s internal register for this
information).
• Details of area (crops) or tonnage (livestock and aquaculture) (the e) Details of area in Hactres (crops), the contract may
contract may refer to the producer group’s internal register for this refer to the producer group’s internal register for this Equivalent
information) information).
• Producer commitment to comply with the requirements of the f) Producer commitment to comply with the requirements
of the IndG.A.P. Standard. Equivalent
GLOBALG.A.P. Standard
• Producer agreement to comply with the group’s documented g) Producer agreement to comply with the group’s
procedures, policies and, where provided, technical advice documented procedures, policies, and where provided, Equivalent
technical advice.
• Sanctions that may be applied in case of GLOBALG.A.P. and any other i) Sanctions that may be applied in case of IndG.A.P.
and any other internal requirements not being met.
Equivalent
internal requirements not being met
• Signature(s) of producer and group representatives h) Signature of producer and group representatives. Equivalent
(ii) The producer group registered members shall be legally responsible for Are the producer group registered members legally
their respective production sites, although this takes place under the responsible for their respective production sites? Equivalent
common QMS of the group. II
(iii) Members of a producer group are not legal certificate holders. Thus, they Do producers not market any products under their
shall not market any products under their name with reference to the name with reference to the group's certificate? Are all
group certificate. All products that are sold without reference to the products that are sold without reference to the Equivalent
certificate shall be recorded in the group mass balance system. certificate recorded in the group mass balance
III system?
1.2.2 Requirements for Production Sites in Option 1 Multisites Requirements for multisites (Applicable for a group
member with multisite operation and for Option 1 -
QM 3.1.2.2 multisite with QMS).
See General Regulations Part I, 4.2.1 j) If your scheme allows
certification of individual
producers with several
production sites and
-
implementation of a QMS
please complete the
respective chapter in
sheet GR I
1.3 Producer and Site Internal Register -
(i) A register shall be maintained of all contracted group member producers A reigister shall be mainatined of all contracted group
and of all the applicable sites used for production in accordance with the member producers and of all the applicable sites
GLOBALG.A.P. Standard. used for production in accordance with IndG.A.P Equivalent
standard
(ii) A declaration may be issued to the members of the group to indicate that Applicable only if your A declaration may be issued to the members of the
they are indeed members of the group only if they are listed on the scheme allows issuance group to indicate that they are indeed members of the
certificate annex. This declaration may not be used to replace a certificate of such declarations group only if they are listed on the certificate annex.
or to trade with. See Annex II.3 for minimum requirements of such a This declaration may not be used to replace a Equivalent
declaration. certificate or trade with. See Annex 11.3 for minimum
requirements of such a declaration
1.3.1 Requirements for Producer Groups QM 3.1.3.1

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(i) The register shall at least contain the following information for each I. Does the register at least contain the following
information for each producer:
Equivalent
producer:
• Name of producer a) Name of the producer? Equivalent
• Name of contact person b) Name of main contact person? The other person
responsible in case the first one is absent or not Equivalent
available
• Full address (physical and postal) c) Full address (physical and postal)? Equivalent
• Contact data (telephone number, e-mail, and fax number, if available) d) Contact data (telephone number, e-mail and fax
Equivalent
number, if available?, whatsapp number if available
• Other legal entity ID (VAT number, ILN, UAID, etc.), where required for e) Other ID (PAN, GST, UAIDI, driving license etc.)
Equivalent
the country of production as published in annex I.2.
• Products registered f) Products registered? Equivalent
• Details of the individual production sites and their location, including g) Details of the individual production sites and their
certified and non-certified products location, including certified and non-certified products?
Equivalent
Including GPS Location marked on google map
• Growing/production area and/or quantity for each registered product h) Growing/production area and/or quantity for each
Equivalent
registered product?
• Certification body(ies) if a producer makes use of more than one CB i) Certification body(ies), if a producer makes use of
Equivalent
more than one CB?
• Producer status (internal status as a result of the last internal inspection: j) Producer status (internal status as a result of the last
internal inspection: approved, suspended, etc.)?
Equivalent
approved, suspended, etc.)
GR II_V5.2 Spichernstr. 55, 50672 Cologne, Germany
• Date of last internal inspection k) Date of internal inspection ? Equivalent

(ii) Those producers of the legal entity who do not apply to be included in the Are those producers of the legal entity who do not
GLOBALG.A.P. group certification shall be listed separately and are not apply to be included in the IndG.A.P. group
required to be registered in the GLOBALG.A.P. Database (unless they certification listed separately ?
have applied for a benchmarked option or any other GLOBALG.A.P. NOTE: This list is for management purposes within the
standard). This list is for management purposes within the producer producer group, and the disclosure of its contents Equivalent
group, and the disclosure of its contents externally is not required, unless externally is not required, unless it is needed for
clarification of any issues raised for example on the
it is needed for clarification of any issues raised, for example on the
effectiveness of the producer group’s quality
effectiveness of the producer group’s quality management system.
management system.
1.3.2 Requirements for Option 1 Multisites with Implemented QMS Requirements for Option 1 multisites with implemented
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QM 3.1.3.2 QMS
In addition to 1.3.1, the register shall at least contain the information
regarding the relation of the legal entity with the production site Additionally, the following information to be provided Equivalent
(ownership, rented, etc.) for each site. for each site:
In Option 1 multisite, instead of producer status, the production site status a) Relation of the legal entity with the production site
shall be included in the internal register. (ownership, in case of leased/rented etc.; appropriate Equivalent
agreement available)?
2. MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATION QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM OF GROUP
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QM 4 FACILITY
The QMS shall be robust and ensure that the group’s registered members a) Is the quality management system (QMS) in place
or production sites comply in a uniform manner with the GLOBALG.A.P. sufficiently robust and does it ensure that the
Standard requirements. registered producer members or production sites Equivalent
comply in a uniform manner with the IndG.A.P.
Standard requirements?
2.1 Structure QM 4.1.1 Structure -
a) The structure shall enable the appropriate implementation of a QMS a) Does the structure enable the appropriate
across all registered producer members or production sites. implementation of the QMS across all registered Equivalent
producer members and production sites?
b) The applicant shall have a management structure and sufficient suitably b) Does the applicant have a management structure and
trained resources to effectively ensure that the requirements of sufficient suitably trained resources (management and
GLOBALG.A.P. are met by all producers and at all production sites. technical capacity) to effectively ensure that the
requirements of IndG.A.P. are met by all producers
and at all production sites.?
Do members of management annually conduct a

documented management review and make necessary
changes? The management review may be in the form Equivalent
of an annual staff meeting, where food safety
resources, the status of actions from previous
management reviews, external and internal changes
that are relevant to the quality management system,
and effectiveness of the quality management system
are reviewed.
Is evidence of this management review available and
verified by the external CB auditor?
The organizational structure shall be documented and shall include c) Is the organizational structure of the group
individuals responsible for: documented and includes individuals responsible for: Equivalent
• Managing the QMS i. Managing the implementation of IndG.A.P in the group.

Equivalent
ii. Managing the QMS which is independent from the sites
Equivalent
and producers?
• The internal inspections of each producer member and/or production site iii. The internal inspections of each producer member
annually (i.e. internal inspector(s)) and/or production sites annually (i.e. internal Equivalent
inspector)?
• The internal audit of the quality management system and verifying the iv. The internal audit of the QMS, and verifying the
internal inspections (i.e. internal auditor). There shall be at least one internal inspections (i.e. internal auditor)?
Equivalent
person in the QMS structure (e.g. internal auditor) who is responsible and
able to train the internal inspectors and producers
v. Is there at least one person in the QMS structure (e.g.
internal auditor) who is responsible and able to train Equivalent
the internal inspectors and producers?
• Technical advice to the group (depending on the scope of the group) vi. Technical advice to the group? ( can be the same
Equivalent
person as mentioned in i)
QM 4.1.2 Responsibilites and Duties -
i. The duties and responsibilities of all personnel
involved with the compliance of IndG.A.P requirements
shall be documented, and an individual who holds a
position of sufficient seniority and resources to serve
Equivalent
as the overall responsible person will be nominated for
maintenance of the IndG.A.P certification. Note can be
the same person as mentioned in 4.1.1.c (i)
c) The management shall give internal auditors and inspectors sufficient ii. Does the management give internal auditors and
authority to make independent and technically justified decisions during inspectors sufficient authority to make independent
Equivalent
the internal controls. and technically justified decisions during the internal
controls?
2.2 Competency ans Training of Staff QM 4.1.3 Competency and Training of Staff -
a) The competency requirements, training and qualifications for key b) Are the competency requirements, training and
personnel (those mentioned in 1.2.1, but also any other identified qualifications for key staff including external/
contracted consultants documented and meeting the Equivalent
personnel) shall be defined and documented. These qualification
requirements also apply to external consultants. defined competency requirements?
b) The management shall ensure that all personnel with responsibility for Whether the management ensured that all personnel
compliance with the GLOBALG.A.P. Standard are adequately trained and with responsibility for compliance with the IndG.A.P
Equivalent
meet the defined competency requirements: standard are adequately trained and meet defined
a) competency requirements ?
• Internal auditor competence (as set out in Annex II.1) shall be checked by d) Is internal auditor competence (as set out in the
management. section 4 A) checked by the management and Equivalent
reviewed by the CB?
• Internal inspector competence (as set out by Annex II.1) shall be e) Is internal inspector competence (as set out in the
checked by the internal auditor. Section 4A) checked by the managemen/Internal Equivalent
Auditor and reviewed by the CB.?
• Where the internal auditor does not have the necessary food safety and f) Where the internal auditor does not have the
G.A.P. training, but only QMS training/experience, another person with necessary food safety and G.A.P. training, but only
these qualifications (and identified in the QMS) shall form part of the “audit QMS training/experience, does another person with
Equivalent
team” to perform the approval of the farm inspections. these qualifications (and identified in the QMS) form
part of the “audit team” to perform the approval of the
producers/production sites inspections?
• Technical advisors to the producer group members/company shall meet g) Do the technical advisors to the producer group
the requirements described in the applicable CPCC, depending on the members/company have a diploma/degree in
Equivalent
scope of certification (e.g. CB 7.2.1, AQ 5.2.1). Agriculture/horticulture or others, depending on the
scope of certification?
c) Records of qualifications and training shall be maintained for all key c) Records of qualifications and training shall be
personnel (managers, auditors, inspectors, etc.) involved in compliance maintained for all key staff (managers, auditors,
with GLOBALG.A.P. requirements to demonstrate competence. inspectors, external consultant etc.) involved in Equivalent
compliance with IndG.A.P requirements to demonstrate
competence.
d) If there are more than one internal auditor or inspector, they shall undergo h) Do the internal auditor(s) and inspector(s), if they are
training and evaluation to ensure consistency in their approach and more than one, undergo training and evaluation to
interpretation of the standard (e.g. by documented shadow ensure consistency (calibration) in their approach and Equivalent
audits/inspections). interpretation of the standard (e.g. by documented
shadow audits/inspections)?
e) Systems shall be in place to demonstrate that key staff are informed and i) Is there a system in place to demonstrate that key staff
aware of development, issues, and legislative changes relevant to the are informed and aware of development issues and
compliance to the GLOBALG.A.P. Standard. Evidence of induction and legislative changes relevant to the compliance to the
annual refreshment trainings for key staff as defined above shall be IndG.A.P. Standard?
Equivalent
available. Regulatory compliance if applicable.
j) Is there evidence of induction and annual refreshment
trainings for key staff as defined above available?
3. DOCUMENT CONTROL QM 4.2 DOCUMENT CONTROL -

a) All documentation relevant to the operation of the QMS for GLOBALG.A.P. a) Are all documentation relevant to the operation of the
compliance shall be adequately controlled. This documentation shall QMS for IndG.A.P. adequately controlled?
Equivalent
include, but is not limited to: Does the documentation include, but is not limited to:
• The quality manual i) The quality manual Equivalent

• GLOBALG.A.P. operating procedures ii) IndG.A.P. operating procedures Equivalent
• Work instructions iii) Work instructions Equivalent
• Recording forms iv) Recording forms Equivalent
• Relevant external standards, e.g. the current GLOBALG.A.P. normative v) Relevant documents of external origin
Equivalent
documents
b) Policies and procedures shall be sufficiently detailed to demonstrate b) Are policies and procedures sufficiently detailed to
compliance checks of the requirements of the GLOBALG.A.P. Standard. demonstrate the group's control of the principal Equivalent
requirements of the IndG.A.P. Standard?
c) Policies and procedures shall be available to relevant staff and producer c) Are policies and procedures available to producer
group registered members and key staff? Equivalent
group registered members.
d) The contents of the quality manual shall be reviewed periodically to ensure d) Is the Quality Manual reviewed periodically to ensure
that it continues to meet the requirements of the GLOBALG.A.P. Standard that it continues to meet the requirements of the
and those of the applicant. Any relevant modifications of the IndG.A.P standard and those of the producer group?
GLOBALG.A.P. Standard or published guidelines that come into force Are any relevant modifications of the IndG.A.P
shall be incorporated into the quality manual within the period given by standard or published guidelines that come into force Equivalent
GLOBALG.A.P. must be incorporated into the manual within the time
period specified?
e) Whether the Quality manual reviewed at least once a
year?
3.1 Document Control Requirements QM 4.2.1 Document Control Requirements -
a) There shall be a written procedure defining the control of documents. a) Is there a written procedure defining the control of
Equivalent
documents?
b) All documentation shall be reviewed and approved by authorized b) Is all documentation reviewed and approved by
authorised personnel before issue and distribution?
Equivalent
personnel before issue and distribution.
c) All controlled documents shall be identified with an issue number, issue c) Are all controlled documents identified with an issue
date/review date, and be appropriately paged. number, issue date/review date, and appropriately Equivalent
paged?
d) Any changes in these documents shall be reviewed and approved by d) Are any changes in these documents reviewed and
authorized personnel prior to their distribution. Wherever possible, an approved by authorised personnel prior to its
explanation of the reason and nature of the changes shall be given. distribution? Equivalent
Wherever possible, is the explanation of the reason
and nature of the changes given?
e) A copy of all relevant documentation shall be available at any location e) Is a copy of all relevant documentation available at any
place where the QMS is being controlled? Equivalent
where the QMS is being controlled.
f) There shall be a system in place to ensure that documentation is reviewed f) Is there a system in place to ensure that
and that following the issue of new documents, obsolete documents are documentation is reviewed and that following the issue
Equivalent
effectively rescinded. of new documents, obsolete documents are effectively
rescinded?
g) Are the documents of external origin used in the
Equivalent
management of Group Certification controlled?
3.2 Records QM 4.2.2 Records -
a) There shall be records to demonstrate effective control and a) Does the applicant (group or the Option 1 multisite
implementation of the QMS and compliance with the requirements of the operation) maintain records to demonstrate effective
GLOBALG.A.P. Standard. control and implementation of the IndG.A.P QMS, Equivalent
quality manual, and compliance with the requirements
of the IndG.A.P. Standard?
b) Records shall be kept for a minimum of 2 years. b) Are records kept for a minimum of 2 years? Equivalent
c) Records shall be genuine, legible, stored and maintained in suitable c) Are all records genuine, legible, stored and maintained
conditions, and shall be accessible for inspection as required. in suitable conditions, and accessible for inspection as Equivalent
required?
d) Records that are kept online or electronically are valid. If a signature is d) Records that are kept online or electronically:
required, this can be a password or electronic signature that ensures the If a signature is required in electronic records, is there
unique reference and authorization of the person signing. If a written a password or electronic signature available that
signature of the responsible person is needed then this shall be present. ensures the unique reference and authorization of the
The electronic records shall be available during the CB inspections. Back- person signing? Equivalent
ups shall be available at all times. If a written signature of the responsible person is
needed, is this present? Are the electronic records
available during the CB inspections and are back-ups
available at all times?
4. COMPLAINT HANDLING QM 4.3 COMPLAINT HANDLING -
a) The applicant shall have a system for effectively managing customer 1 Does the applicant (group or the Option 1 multisite
complaints and the relevant part of the complaint system shall be available operation) have a system for effectively managing
to the producer members. customer complaints? Equivalent
Is the relevant part of the complaint system available
to the producer members?
b) There shall be a documented procedure that describes how complaints 2 Is there a documented procedure that describes how
are received, registered, identified, investigated, followed up, and complaints are received, registered, identified, Equivalent
reviewed. investigated, followed up, and reviewed?
c) The procedure shall be available to customers as required. 3 Is the procedure available to customers as required? Equivalent
d) The procedure shall cover both complaints against the applicant as well 4 Does the procedure cover both complaints to the
applicant and against individual producers or sites?
Equivalent
as individual producers or sites.
whether the legal entity demonstrate the compliance to
the above requirements in form of a registry of
complaints and information flow to the CBs or the Equivalent
Scheme Owner? (A register maintained for the
complaints)
QM 4.4 Internal Audits and Inspections (Internal audit systems
shall be in place both to assess the adequacy and
compliance of the documented QMS and to inspect the Equivalent
producers and farms against the GAP standard)
5. INTERNAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AUDIT QM 4.4.1 INTERNAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AUDIT -
a) The QMS for the GLOBALG.A.P. scheme shall be audited at least a) Is the QMS for the IndG.A.P. scheme audited at least
annually?
Equivalent
annually.
b) Internal auditors shall comply with the requirements set in Annex II.1. b) Are the internal auditors suitably trained independent
of the area being audited? Note :- It is however
permitted for the same person to initially develop the Equivalent
QMS and then undertake the required internal annual
QMS audit.
c) Internal auditors shall be independent of the area being audited. c) Do internal auditors comply with the IndG.A.P.
Equivalent
requirements set in Section4A?
d) Are records of the internal audit, plan, audit findings,
• It is permitted for the same person to initially develop the QMS and then
and follow up of corrective actions resulting from audit
undertake the required internal annual QMS audit, however the person Equivalent
maintained and available?
responsible for the day-to-day ongoing management of the QMS is not
allowed to undertake the internal QMS audits.
d) Records of the internal audit, audit findings, and follow up of corrective e) Is the completed QMS checklist with comments for
actions resulting from an audit shall be maintained and available. every QMS control point available on-site for review by Equivalent
the CB auditor during the external audit?
e) The completed QMS checklist with comments for every QMS control point f) Where the internal audit is not performed in one day
shall be available on site for review by the CB auditor during the external but continuously over a 12-month period, is there a
Equivalent
audit. pre-defined schedule in place?
(N/A for the initial external audit.)
f) The organization (producer group or multisite company) shall have g) Has the central management (producer group or
completed and signed the 'Food Safety Policy Declaration'. Completion multisite company) completed and signed the 'Food
and signature of the 'Food Safety Policy Declaration' is a commitment to Safety Policy Declaration'? Is the signed 'Food Safety
be renewed annually for each new certification cycle. Policy Declaration' attached to the QMS checklist?
In case the 'Food Safety Policy Declaration' is not
signed at QMS level, has each producer member
Equivalent
completed and signed the 'Food Safety Policy
Declaration' and is it attached to the internal inspection
checklists?
Completion and signature of the 'Food Safety Policy
Declaration' is a commitment to be renewed annually
for each new certification cycle.
The central management may assume this commitment for the
organization and for all its members by completing and signing one
Equivalent
declaration at QMS level, which shall be attached to the QMS checklist
used for the internal audit.
In case the 'Food Safety Policy Declaration' has not been completed and
signed at QMS level, each group member/individual production site shall
Equivalent
complete and sign the declaration individually and keep it attached to the
internal inspection checklist.
g) Where the internal audit is not performed in one day but continuously over
Equivalent
a 12-month period, a pre-defined schedule shall be in place.
6. INTERNAL PRODUCER AND PRODUCTION SITE INSPECTIONS QM 4.4.2 INTERNAL PRODUCERS AND PRODUCTION
-
MANAGEMENT UNIT (PMU) INSPECTIONS
a) Inspections shall be carried out at each registered producer (and a) Are inspections carried out at each registered
corresponding production sites) or production site at least once per year producer (and corresponding production sites) or
against all the relevant GLOBALG.A.P. Control Points and Compliance production site at least once per year against all the Equivalent
Criteria. relevant IndG.A.P. Control Points and Compliance
Criteria?
b) Internal inspections timing shall follow the rules defined in the General b) Does internal inspections timing follow the rules
defined in general and scope specific rules? Equivalent
Requirements and scope specific rules.
c) Internal inspectors shall comply with the requirements set in Annex II.1. c) Are all critical, Major and Minor control points
inspected in full? Equivalent
d) Internal inspectors shall be independent of the area being inspected. d) Internal inspectors, comply with the requirements set in
the section 4A
Equivalent
Internal inspectors cannot inspect their own daily work.
e) New members of the group and new production sites of the Option 1 e) Are internal inspectors independent of the area being
multisite shall always be internally inspected and approved prior to inspected and are not inspecting their own daily work? Equivalent
entering into the internal GLOBALG.A.P. register.
f) The original inspection reports and notes shall be maintained and available f) Are new members of the group and new production
for the CB inspection. sites of the Option 1 multisite always internally
Equivalent
inspected and approved prior to them entering into the
internal IndG.A.P. register?
g) The inspection report shall contain the following information: g) Are the original inspection reports and notes
Equivalent
maintained and available for the CB inspection?
• Identification of registered producer and/or production site(s) h) Does the inspection report contains the following
Equivalent
information:
• Signature of the registered producer or production site responsible • Identification of registered producer and production
Equivalent
site(s)
• Date • Name and Signature of the registered producer or

Equivalent
production site responsible
• Inspector name • Date of the inspection Equivalent
• Registered products • Inspector name and Signature Equivalent
• Evaluation result against each GLOBALG.A.P. control point • Registered products Equivalent
• The checklist shall include details in the comments section for the Major Describe the • Evaluation result against each IndG.A.P. control point?
Musts control points that are found to be compliant, Major Major and Minor requirements of your
Musts control points that are found to be non-compliant, and Major Musts scheme concerning
and Minor Musts control points that are found to be non-applicable; unless comments in the G.A.P.
Equivalent
a checklist is issued by GLOBALG.A.P. that pre-determines which control rules checklist
point and compliance criteria shall be commented on. This is needed to
enable the audit trail to be reviewed after the event.
• Details of any non-compliances identified and period for corrective action • Does the checklist include details of what was verified
in the comments section for the:
1. all Critical control points
2. Major and Minor control points that are found to be
non-compliant or Not applicable
Equivalent
3. any control where the checklist is issued by
IndG.A.P. that pre-determines which control points and
compliance criteria shall be commented on)?
This is needed to enable the audit trail to be reviewed
after the event.
• Inspection result with calculation of compliance • Details of any non-compliances identified and time
Equivalent
period for corrective action?
• Duration of the inspection • Inspection result with calculation of compliance level?
Equivalent
• Name of internal auditor who approved the checklist • Duration of the inspection? Equivalent
h) The internal auditor (or audit team; see point 2.2 b)) shall review and make • Name of Internal auditor who approved the checklist?
the decision on whether the producer or site is compliant with the
Equivalent
GLOBALG.A.P. requirements, based on the inspection reports presented
by the internal inspector.
i) In case there is only one internal auditor who also performs the internal i) Does the internal auditor (or audit team; 4.4.2 i) make
inspections, another person, e.g. management representative identified in the decision on whether the producer or site is
the QMS, shall approve the internal inspections. compliant with the IndG.A.P. requirements, based on Equivalent
the inspection reports presented by the internal
inspector?
j) Where the internal inspections take place continuously over a 12-month j) In case there is only one internal auditor who also
period, a pre-defined schedule shall be in place. performs the internal inspections, does another
Equivalent
person, e.g. management representative identified in
the QMS, approve the internal inspections?
k) Where the internal inspections take place continuously
over a 12-month period, is there a pre-defined
Equivalent
schedule in place?
(N/A for the initial external audit.)
7. NON-COMPLIANCES, CORRECTIVE ACTION, AND SANCTIONS NON-COMPLIANCES, CORRECTIVE ACTIONS,
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QM 4.5 AND SANCTIONS
a) There shall be a procedure to handle non-compliances and corrective a) Is there a procedure to handle non-compliances and
actions, which may result from internal or external audits and/or corrective actions which may result from internal or
Equivalent
inspections, customer complaints or failures of the QMS. external audits and/or inspections, customer
complaints or failures of the QMS?
b) There shall be documented procedures for the identification and b) Are there documented procedures for the identification
evaluation of non-conformances and non-compliances to the QMS by the and evaluation of non-compliances to the QMS of the
Equivalent
group or by its members, respectively. group/Option 1 multisite operation or to its producer
members/production sites?
c) Corrective actions following non-compliances shall be evaluated and a c) Are the corrective actions following non-compliances
evaluated and a timescale defined for action?
Equivalent
timescale defined for action.
d) Responsibility for implementing and resolving corrective actions shall be d) Are the responsibilities for implementing and resolving
corrective actions defined?
Equivalent
defined.
e) A system of sanctions and non-conformances that meets the e) Does the QMS operate a system of sanctions and non-
requirements defined in the GLOBALG.A.P. General Regulations Part I conformances with their producers or production sites
shall be operated with producers or production sites. In case of that meet the requirements defined in the IndG.A.P.
contractual non-conformances (e.g. not complying with one of the QMS section4? In case of contractual non-conformances Equivalent
internal policies), sanctions are to be decided by the QMS. (e.g. not complying with one of the QMS internal
policies),does the QMS decide the corresponding
sanctions?
f) Mechanisms shall be in place to notify the GLOBALG.A.P. approved f) Does the applicant have mechanisms in place to notify
certification body immediately of suspensions or cancellations of the IndG.A.P. approved certification body immediately
Equivalent
registered producers or production sites. of suspensions or cancellations of registered
producers or production sites?
g) Records shall be maintained of all sanctions including evidence of g) Are records maintained of all sanctions including
subsequent corrective actions and decision-making processes. evidence of subsequent corrective actions and Equivalent
decision-making processes?
8. PRODUCT TRACEABILITY AND SEGREGATION QM 4.6 PRODUCT TRACEABILITY AND SEGREGATION -
a) There shall be a documented procedure for the identification of registered a) Are products meeting the requirements of the
products and to enable traceability of all products, both conforming and IndG.A.P. Standard and marketed as such, handled in
non-conforming, to the applicable production sites. A mass balance a manner that prevents mixing them with non-IndG.A.P.
approved products? This can be done via physical Equivalent
exercise shall be carried out, at least annually, per product to demonstrate
compliance within the legal entity (see points e) to k)). identification or product handling procedures, including
the relevant records.
b) Products meeting the requirements of the GLOBALG.A.P. Standard and b) Is there a documented procedure for the identification
marketed as such shall be handled in a manner that prevents mixing them of registered products and to enable traceability of all
with non-GLOBALG.A.P. approved products. An effective system shall be products, both conforming and non-conforming to the
in place to ensure segregation of certified and non-certified products. This applicable production sites? Equivalent
can be done via physical identification or product handling procedures, Has a mass balance exercise been carried out, at
including the relevant records. least anually, per product, to demonstrate compliance
within the legal entity ?
c) Effective systems and procedures shall be in place to negate any risk of c) Are there effective systems and procedures in place to
mislabeling of GLOBALG.A.P. certified and non-GLOBALG.A.P. certified negate any risk of mis-labeling of IndG.A.P. certified
products. GLOBALG.A.P. products entering the process (either from and non-IndG.A.P. certified products?
producer members/production sites or from external sources) shall be Are IndG.A.P. products entering the process (either
immediately identified with the GGN or any other reference that is clearly from producer members/production sites or from
explained in the company policy and provides a unique reference to the external sources) immediately identified with the CB Equivalent
Registration number or any other reference that is
certification status. This reference shall be used on the smallest
clearly explained in the company policy and provides a
individually identified unit.
unique reference to the certification status? Is this
reference used on the smallest individually identified
unit?
d) d) In case of parallel production/parallel ownership, the QMS shall ensure d) In case of parallel production/parallel ownership, does
that all final ready-to-be-sold products (either from farm level or after the QMS ensure that all final ready-to-be-sold
product handling), originating from a certified production process are products (either from farm level or after product
correctly identified with a GGN. In case of Option 2, it can be the GGN of handling), originating from a certified production
the group, the group member who produced the product, or both GGNs. In process are correctly identified with a CRN?
case group members pack and label product, the producer group may In case of Option 2, it can be the CRN of the group,
the CRN of the group member who produced the
require from those members to include the GGN of the group, with or
product, or both CRNs. In case group members pack
without the GGN of the member producer. In case of Option 1 multisite, it
and label product, the producer group may require
shall be the GGN of the individual producer. The GGN shall be used on the Equivalent
from those members to include the CRN of the group,
smallest individually packed unit, regardless if it is a final consumer with or without the CRN of the member producer.
packaging or not. In case of Option 1 multisite, is it the CRN of the
individual producer?
Is the CRN used on the smallest individually packed
unit, regardless if it is a final consumer packaging or
not?
The GGN shall not be used to label non-certified products except when Is the CRN not used to label non-certified products?
there is a written agreement available between the producer and the client N/A only when there is a written agreement available
not to use the GGN on the ready to be sold product or when a client's own between the applicant and its client not to use the CRN
Equivalent
label specification does not include the GGN. on the ready to be sold product. This can also be a
client's own label specification where a CRN is not
included.
e) There shall be a final document check to ensure correct product dispatch e) Is there a final documented check to ensure correct
dispatch of certified and non-certified products?
Equivalent
of certified and non-certified products.
f) All transaction documentation (sales invoices, other sales related, f) Does all transaction documentation (sales invoices,
dispatch documentation, etc.) related to sales of certified product shall other sales related, dispatch documentation, etc.)
include the GGN of the certificate holder and shall contain a reference to related to sales of certified product include the CRN of
the GLOBALG.A.P. certified status. This is not obligatory in internal the certificate holder and a reference to the IndG.A.P.
documentation. Positive identification is enough (e.g. certified status?
"GGN_GLOBALG.A.P. certified <product name>"). Indication of the This is not obligatory in internal documentation.
Positive identification is enough (e.g. ‘‘CRN_IndG.A.P.
certified status is obligatory regardless if the certified product is sold as
certified <product name>’’). Indication of the certified
certified or not. (This, however, cannot be checked during the initial (first Equivalent
status is obligatory regardless if the certified product is
ever) audit because the producer group/company is not certified yet and
sold as certified or not. This cannot be checked during
cannot make a reference to the GLOBALG.A.P. certified status before the the initial (first ever) audit because the producer
first positive certification decision.) group/company is not certified yet and cannot make a
reference to the IndG.A.P. certified status before the
first positive certification decision.
This is not applicable only when there is a written agreement available N/A only when there is a written agreement available
between the producer group/company and the client not to identify the between the producer group/company and its client
Equivalent
GLOBALG.A.P. status of the product and/or the GGN on the transaction not to identify the IndG.A.P. status of the product
documents. N/A and/or the CRN on the transaction documents.
g) Procedures shall be established, documented and maintained, g) Are procedures established, documented, and
appropriately to the scale of the operation, for identifying incoming certified maintained appropriately to the scale of the operation,
and non-certified products from members of the group or sites of the for identifying incoming certified and non-certified
Option 1 multisite producer or purchased from different sources (i.e. other products from members of the group or sites of the Equivalent
producers or traders). Records shall include: Option 1 multisite producer or purchased from different
sources (i.e. other producers or traders)? Do records
include
• Product description 1 • Product description? Equivalent
• GLOBALG.A.P. certification status 2 • IndG.A.P. certification status? Equivalent
• Quantities of product(s) incoming/purchased 3 • Quantities of product(s) incoming/purchased? Equivalent
• Supplier details 4 • Supplier details? Equivalent
• Copy of the GLOBALG.A.P. certificates, where applicable 5 • Copy of the IndG.A.P. certificates, where applicable? Equivalent
• Traceability data/codes related to the incoming/purchased products 6 • Traceability data/codes related to the
Equivalent
incoming/purchased products?
• Purchase orders/invoices received by the organization being assessed 7 • Purchase orders/invoices received by the
Equivalent
organization being assessed?
• List of approved suppliers 8 • List of approved suppliers? Equivalent
h) Sales details of certified and non-certified products shall be recorded, with h) Are sales details of certified and non-certified products
particular attention to quantities delivered/sold as certified and descriptions recorded, with particular attention to quantities
Equivalent
provided. delivered/sold as certified and descriptions provided?
i) Quantities (including information on volumes or weight) of certified and i) Are quantities (including information on volumes or
non-certified incoming, outgoing and stored products shall be recorded weight) of certified and non-certified incoming,
and a summary maintained so as to facilitate the mass balance outgoing and stored products recorded and a
verification process. The documents shall demonstrate the consistent summary maintained so as to facilitate the mass
balance between certified and non-certified input and the output. The balance verification process?
frequency of the mass balance verification shall be defined and Do the documents demonstrate the consistent
appropriate to the scale of the operation, but it shall be done at least balance between certified and non-certified input and Equivalent
the output?
annually per product. Documents to demonstrate mass balance shall be
Is the frequency of the mass balance verification
clearly identified. No N/A.
defined and appropriate to the scale of the operation
(but it is done at least annually per product)?
Are documents to demonstrate mass balance clearly
identified? No N/A.
j) The PHUs included in the QMS certification scope shall operate j) Do the PHUs included in the QMS certification scope
procedures, which enable registered products to be identifiable and operate procedures which enable registered products
Equivalent
traceable from receipt, through handling, storage, and dispatch. to be identifiable and traceable from receipt, through
handling, storage and dispatch?
k) Conversion ratios shall be calculated and available for each relevant k Are conversion ratios calculated and available for each
handling process. All generated product waste quantities shall be relevant handling process? Are all generated product Equivalent
recorded. waste quantities recorded?
l) This section shall be audited both internally and externally also at PHU l Is this section audited both internally and externally
also at PHU level, while PHUs are in operation?
Equivalent
level, while PHUs are in operation.
9. WITHDRAWAL OF PRODUCT QM 4.7
-
WITHDRAWAL OF CERTIFIED PRODUCT
a) Documented procedures shall be in place to effectively manage the a) Are there documented procedures in place to
withdrawal of registered products. effectively manage the withdrawaland recall of Equivalent
registered products?
b) Procedures shall identify the types of event that may result in a b) Do the procedures identify the types of event which
withdrawal, persons responsible for taking decisions on the possible may result in a withdrawal, persons responsible for
withdrawal of products, the mechanism for notifying customers and the taking decisions on the possible withdrawal of
Equivalent
GLOBALG.A.P. approved certification body, and methods of reconciling products, describe the mechanism for notifying
stock. customers and the IndG.A.P. approved certification
body and methods of reconciling stock?
c) The procedure shall be capable of being operated at any time. c) Is the procedure capable of being operated at any
Equivalent
time?
d) The procedure shall be tested in an appropriate manner at least annually d) Is the procedure tested in an appropriate manner at
to ensure that it is effective, and records of the test retained. least annually to ensure that it is effective? Are
records of the test retained? ( In case of initial audit it
may not be possible for the legal entity to do the
testing as the certification and produce dispatch might
Equivalent
not have happened in that case this can be N/A)
Note:-During mock recall it is prefered that the legal

entity communicate this with the client
10. SUBCONTRACTORS
SUBCONTRACTORS ( any activity which will be a
part of the production and or produce handling done
by third party is considered as subcontractor) supply -
of workers are not subcontracted work, any activites
which are out sourced like calibration, residue testing
QM 4.8 etc are also not a subcontracted operation
a) Where any services are subcontracted to third parties, procedures shall a) Are there procedures to ensure that any services
exist to ensure that these activities are carried out in accordance with the subcontracted to third parties are carried out in
accordance with the requirements of the IndG.A.P. Equivalent
requirements of the GLOBALG.A.P. Standard (see control point AF 5.1).
Standard
b) Records shall be maintained to demonstrate that the competency of any b) Are records maintained to demonstrate that the
subcontractor is assessed and meets the requirements of the standard. competency of any subcontractor is assessed and Equivalent
meets the requirements of the standard?
c) Subcontractors shall work in accordance with the applicant's QMS and c) Do subcontractors work in accordance with the
relevant procedures and this shall be specified in service level applicant's QMS and relevant procedures and is this Equivalent
agreements or contracts. specified in service level agreements or contracts?
11. REGISTRATION OF ADDITIONAL PRODUCERS OR PRODUCTION REGISTRATION OF ADDITIONAL PRODUCERS
-
SITES TO THE CERTIFICATE QM 4.9 OR PMUS TO THE CERTIFICATE
New producers and sites may be added (subject to internal approval If new producers/production sites are added to the list
procedures being met) to a certificate in effect. It is the responsibility of the of approved producers/production sites, are internal
certificate holder (group or multisite) to immediately update the approval procedures in accordance with the section 4A Equivalent
certification body on any addition or withdrawal of producers and/or sites being met?
to/from the list of registered producers. a)
a) Up to 10 % of new producers (in groups) or sites (in multisites) in one year b) Upto 10% of new producers (in groups) or sites (in
can be added to the approved list by registering the producers or sites multisites) in one year can be added to the approved
with the GLOBALG.A.P. approved certification body without necessarily list by registering the producers or sites with the
resorting to further verification by the certification body. IndGAP approved certification body without necessary
Equivalent
resorting to further verification by the CB
b) When the number of approved registered producers (in groups) or sites When the number of approved registered
(in multisites) increases by more than 10 % in one year, further external producers(in groups0 or site (in Multisites) in creases
sample inspections (minimum is the square root of new producers/sites) by more than 10% in one year ,further external
of the newly added producers/sites and optionally an audit of the QMS will sampe inspections (minimum is the square root of
be required during that year before additional producers/sites can be new producers/sites) of the newly added
producers/sites and optinally an audit of the QMS will Equivalent
added to the approved list.
be required during that year before additional
producers/sites can be added to the approved list
c) Regardless of the percentage by which the number of approved registered Regardless of the percentage by whih the number of
producers/sites increases in one year, should the newly registered farms approved registered producers/sites increases in one
increase the area or number of livestock of previously approved registered year,should the newly registered farms increase the
products by more than 10 % in one year, or there is a 10 % change of area by more than 10% in one year or there is a 10%
producers (in groups) or sites (in multisites), further external sample change of producers (in groups) or sites (multisites)
inspections (minimum is the square root of new producers/sites) of the ,further external sample inspections ( minimum is the
newly added farms or producers/sites and optionally an audit of the quality square root of new producers/sites) of the newly Equivalent
management system will be required during that year before additional added farms or producers/sites and optionally an
producers/sites can be added to the approved list. audit of the quality management system will be
required during that year before additional
producers/sites can be added to the approved list
d) Regardless of the number of producers/farm area/number of livestock, if a Regardless of the number of producers/farm area,if a
new product is to be added to the certificate between surveillance and new product is to added to the certificate between
certification audits, inspection shall be carried out to the square root of the surveillance and certification audits ,inspection shall
producers growing the new product. be carried out to the square root of the producers Equivalent
growing the new product
12. LOGO USE Describe how you as

scheme owner make
sure that GLOBALG.A.P.
word, trademark and logo
and GLOBALG.A.P. -
Number (GGN) are only
used according to the
rules below
QM 5 LOGO USE
a) The producer/producer group shall use the GLOBALG.A.P. word, a) Does the producer group/company use the IndG.A.P.
trademark or logo and the GGN according to the General Regulations and word, trademark or logo according to the Section 6
according to the 'GLOBALG.A.P. Sublicense and Certification agreement'. and the 'IndG.A.P.
The GLOBALG.A.P. word, trademark, or logo shall never appear on the Equivalent
final product, on the consumer packaging, or at the point of sale, but the
certificate holder can use any and/or all in business-to-business
communication.
b) The GLOBALG.A.P. trademark may be used on Compound Feed b) Are the IndG.A.P. word, trademark, or logo not in use
Manufacturing (CFM) certified feed, on GLOBALG.A.P. certified plant during the initial (first ever) audit?
propagation material, on IFA certified aquaculture input (e.g. ova,
seedlings, etc.), and on IFA certified livestock input (e.g.: chicks) that are Equivalent
used as input for the production of the final products (as listed in the
'GLOBALG.A.P. Product List'), are not intended to be sold to final
consumers, and will not appear at the point of sale to final consumers.
c) The GLOBALG.A.P. word, trademark, or logo shall not be in use during the
initial (first ever) inspection, as the producer is not yet certified and,
-
therefore, cannot yet make a reference to the certified status.
GLOBALG.A.P. General Regulations Part II - Annex II.1 Internal Auditor and Inspector Applicant Scheme Management Rules: IndG.A.P. Compliance check GLOBALG.A.P. assessor
Qualifications and Responsibilities (Version 5.2_Feb19) Version: Ver 4.1 FL
Claus Explanations/remarks Clause Explanations/answers
e No.
GLOBALG.A.P. Rules No.
Original Text Rule Remarks Questions
1. KEY TASKS -
1.1 Inspectors: -
a) May undertake inspections of farms (production sites within a multisite or section Key task :- the internal inspector/s has
those of members of a producer group) to assess compliance with the 4A to complete the internal inspection of all
certification requirements clause producer members of the group/ sites in
5.0 case of multi sites with QMS to access Equivalent
compliance with the IndG.A.P.
certification requirements.
b) May not perform auditors’ tasks section And shall not undertake auditor’s task
4A
Equivalent
clause
5.0
c) Shall produce timely and accurate reports on such inspections section They shall produce timely and accurate
4A reports for the inspection done by them
Equivalent
clause
5.0
1.2 Auditors: -
a) Auditing the QMS of the producer group or multisite to assess compliance section The internal auditor has to complete the
with the certification requirements 4A QMS audit,
Equivalent
clause
5.0
b) The approval of the members of the group or approval of the production section Approval of the producer members/sites Responsible for approval of
sites of a multisite, based on inspection reports of the internal inspector. If 4A based on the internal inspection reports/ report is Quality manager of
Equivalent
internal auditors conduct the inspections, they shall not approve those clause check list submitted by internal the Group
inspection reports. 5.0 inspector.
c) To produce timely and accurate reports on such audits section They shall produce timely and accurate
4A reports for the audit done by them.
Equivalent
clause
5.0
2. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS -
2.1 Formal Qualifications -
2.1.1 Inspectors: -
(i) A post high school diploma in a discipline related to the scope of section Degree/ Diploma and/or Post-
certification (Crops and/or Livestock and/or Aquaculture); or 4A secondary education in any stream of
clause science relevant to agriculture,
5.0 horticulture, soil sciences or
agroforestry areas, sufficient to provide
knowledge of basic microbiology,
agronomy, plant entomology and
pathology, and hygienic conditions in
the production and processing of
horticulture crops as relevant to the
crops certified.The auditor/Inspectors Equivalent
shall have at least 2 years of post
qualification experience in horticulture
or agriculture production, The number
of years of total work experience may
be reduced by one year if the auditor
has completed appropriate post
graduate education in the education
relevant to horticulture and/or agriculture
sector.
an agricultural high school qualification with 2 years of experience in the NA Higher qualification is asked
Equivalent
relevant sub-scope after qualification; or
any other high school qualification with 3 years of sector-specific NA Higher qualification is asked
experience (e.g. farm management, including owner operators, in the
relevant products, commercial consultant in the relevant product, field Equivalent
experience relevant to specific products) and participation in educational
opportunities relevant to their scope of certification.
2.1.2 Auditors: -
(i) A post high school diploma in a discipline related to the scope of section Degree/ Diploma and/or Post-
certification (Crops and/or Livestock and/or Aquaculture); or 4A secondary education in any stream of
clause science relevant to agriculture,
5.0 horticulture, soil sciences or
agroforestry areas, sufficient to provide
knowledge of basic microbiology,
agronomy, plant entomology and
pathology, and hygienic conditions in
the production and processing of
horticulture crops as relevant to the
crops certified.The auditor/Inspectors Equivalent
shall have at least 2 years of post
qualification experience in horticulture
or agriculture production, The number
of years of total work experience may
be reduced by one year if the auditor
has completed appropriate post
graduate education in the education
relevant to horticulture and/or agriculture
sector.
an agricultural high school qualification with 2 years of experience in the N/A Higher qualification is asked
Equivalent
relevant sub-scope after qualification; or
any other high school qualification with 2 years of experience in quality N/A Higher qualification is asked
management systems and 3 years of experience in the relevant sub- Equivalent
scope after qualification.
2.2 Technical Skills and Qualification -
2.2.1 Inspector Training -
Sign-off of internal inspectors shall only occur as a result of: -
(i) One-day practical inspection course setting out basic principles of section Sign off of the inspector shall be done
inspection; and 4A only on completion of one day practical
clause inspection course (ISO19011) on basic Equivalent
5.0 principles of inspections
(ii) Observing 2 CB or internal inspections by an already qualified inspector, section , and also 2 observed audits with a
either GLOBALG.A.P. or other, AND 1 successful shadow inspection by 4A already qualified inspector/auditors can
the internal auditor, by a qualified internal inspector or by the CB. clause be internal or external and a witness Equivalent
5.0 audit by already qualified
auditor/inspector or by CB
2.2.2 Auditor Training -
(i) Practical knowledge of quality management systems. section For auditors Practical knowledge on the
4A quality management system .
Equivalent
clause
5.0
(ii) Completion of an internal auditor-training course related to QMS (min. 16 section and a minimum of internal auditor
hours). 4A training on QMS for a minimum duration
Equivalent
clause of 16 hours.
5.0
2.2.3 Food Safety and G.A.P. Training for Inspectors and Auditors -
(i) Training in HACCP principles either as part of formal qualifications or by section HACCP trainings as a part of the formal
the successful completion of a formal course based on the principles of 4A qualification or by completing a formal
the Codex Alimentarius or training in ISO 22000 clause course, (Thirds party trainings and the
Equivalent
5.0 trainer need to a LA trained person on
HACCP or ISO 22000/FSMS)
GR II-Annex 1_V5.2 Spichernstr. 55, 50672 Cologne, Germany
(ii) Food hygiene training either as part of formal qualifications or by the section Food hygiene training as a part of the
successful completion of a formal course 4A formal qualification or a formal training
Equivalent
clause course.
5.0
(iii) For Crops scope: Plant protection, fertilizer, and IPM training either as section Training in Plant protection product,
part of formal qualifications, or by the successful completion of a formal 4A Fertilizers, Intergrated Pest
course. These trainings should be given by third parties specialized in clause management as part of the formal Equivalent
trainings on these topics. Trainings on product characteristics and 5.0 course and training from specialist in
handling operations can be internal. the respective field.
(iv) For Livestock and Aquaculture scopes: Basic veterinary medicine and NA Not under scope
NA Out of scope
stockmanship training including animal health and welfare issues
(v) In all cases, internal inspectors shall have practical knowledge about the section The auditors and inspectors shall have
products they are inspecting. 4A practical knowledge on the product they
Equivalent
clause are inspecting
5.0
2.3 Communication Skills -
a) “Working language” skills in the corresponding native/working language. section and shall be familiar with the local
This shall include the locally used specialist terminology in the respective 4A language or national language or a
Equivalent
working language. clause language which both (auditee and
5.0 auditor) can communicate.
b) Exceptions to this rule shall be clarified beforehand with the Where applicable exceptions section Any exemption to this shall be consulted
GLOBALG.A.P. Secretariat. may be given by you as 4A with SO and permission to be sought
Equivalent
scheme owner clause before inspection/audit.
5.0
2.4 Independence and Confidentiality -
a) Auditors and inspectors are not allowed to audit their own job. Their section The inspectors and auditors shall not do
independence shall be controlled and ensured by the QMS (i.e. an 4A the inspection and audits if they have
internal inspector/auditor cannot evaluate his own operations or a clause worked, given consultation etc, to the Equivalent
producer he has also consulted in the last 2 years). 5.0 client/ Producers during the past 2
years
b) Auditors and inspectors shall strictly observe the producer section The inspector auditor shall sign
group’s/producer’s procedures to maintain the confidentiality of 4A confidentiality agreement and any
information and records. clause conflict shall be declared to the group.
Equivalent
5.0 And shall maintain strict confidentiality
regarding the information and records
NOTE: The qualification of internal inspectors and auditors shall be section Note:- All qualifications, trainings and
evaluated by the CBs during the external inspections. 4A experience records shall be maintained
clause by the Group for verification by the CB Equivalent
5.0 during external audit
GLOBALG.A.P. General Regulations Part II - Annex II.2 Flexible Distribution Rule to

Applicant Scheme Management Rules: IndG.A.P. Compliance check GLOBALG.A.P. assessor
Accompany the Quality Management System in the Integrated Farm Assurance Standard Fruit
Version: Ver 4.1 FL
and Vegetables (Version 5.2_Feb19)
GLOBALG.A.P. Rules Original Text Rule Remarks Questions
e No. GLOBALG.A.P. No. scheme owner
This annex is applicable only if This rule is not part of IndG.A.P. so Not
IndG.A.P. does not allow
your scheme allows Option 2 Applicable now, IndG.A.P. scheme does
- Option 2 Flexible Distribution
Flexible Distribution Rule not allows Option 2 Flexible Distribution
Rule
Rule
1 Application for the Option 2 Flexible Distribution rule NA No part of IndG.A.P.
a) Any producer group may apply for this with their certification body and
shall do so prior to the annual audit during the registration or re- NA No part of IndG.A.P.
registration process.
b) CBs willing to offer Option 2 Flexible Distribution Rule shall register with CBs shall register with you as
NA No part of IndG.A.P.
c) Permission to use the Option 2 Flexible Distribution Rule is determined on Decision shall be taken by you
a case-by-case basis by the GLOBALG.A.P. Secretariat based on the as scheme owner NA No part of IndG.A.P.
documentation submitted by the CB.
d) The documentation the CB submits to GLOBALG.A.P. for the Option 2
Flexible Distribution Rule shall include:
(i) Name and GGN of the group NA No part of IndG.A.P.
(ii) Description of the group: Group structure, who is responsible for the
sales, the number of producer group members, number of producers that
distribute outside of the group, products distributed outside of the group,
and the location of those producers.
(iii) How the group will fulfill the ‘Rules and Conditions for Option 2 Flexible
Distribution’.
(iv) What the justification, purpose, or nature of the outside distribution is;
e.g. a producer may distribute outside of a group because they grow club
or specialty varieties, require market flexibility, or export to different
markets.
(v) Information shall be emailed to GLOBALG.A.P. at Information shall be sent to
standard_support@globalgap.org. you as scheme owner
(vi) Producers must update CBs whenever changes are made to the producer
registry, including when producer group members choose to distribute NA No part of IndG.A.P.
outside of the group.
e) A producer group can be denied the participation in the Option 2 Flexible
Distribution program if they have incurred recent food safety outbreaks,
have prior record of lapses in integrity, or have unresolved corrective NA No part of IndG.A.P.
actions, the submitted information is incomplete, the latter CB audit shows
that the additional rules were not implemented, etc.
2 Rules and Conditions for Option 2 Flexible Distribution rule NA No part of IndG.A.P.
1. Producer groups willing to allow outside distribution must apply to the CB
and the CB must apply to the GLOBALG.A.P. Secretariat. Exceptions are
granted on a case-by-case basis by the GLOBALG.A.P. Secretariat. The
application for exception shall include how the group will fulfill the
additional rules and conditions listed below and the justification for selling
outside of the group.
2. GLOBALG.A.P. reserves the right to publicly identify those producer
groups (in the GLOBALG.A.P. Database) that allow their members to NA No part of IndG.A.P.
distribute outside of the group.
3. Any producer group member that distributes at least part of its production
outside of the producer group shall be authorized for such activity in
writing by the producer group as part of the contract between the
producer group and the specific producer group member. The certified NA No part of IndG.A.P.
group or the group member shall have an agreement with the outside
packhouse or packing/selling organization where the member is
distributing directly.
4. All quantities of registered products distributed outside of the producer
group by any producer group member shall be recorded in the producer
group’s mass-balance calculation system. The members need to maintain NA No part of IndG.A.P.
full traceability (batch level) of the delivered produce and to whom it was
delivered.
These quantities may be registered on the QMS or on farm level. The
producer group is responsible for the development and effectiveness of a
written procedure for mass-balance of producer group members that
distribute outside of the group. Where mass-balance of outside NA No part of IndG.A.P.
distribution is maintained at the farm level, this must be verified by the
external auditor (CB auditor) whenever these producer group members
are selected for external inspections.
5. Any distribution of registered products outside of the producer group shall
contain a reference to the applicable producer group certificate and shall
indicate that such products originate from a certified production process, NA No part of IndG.A.P.
which is under the control and responsibility of the producer group’s
internal QMS.
6. The written contract between the producer group and its members shall
include language addressing cases of distribution outside of the group.
The contract shall indicate that the liability for product certificated under a
producer group, which is not distributed through the group, shall remain
with the individual producer, where stipulated by local law. Examples of
incidents that concern liability may include, but are not limited to recalls,
residue exceedances, and food safety issues. Where GLOBALG.A.P.
certification status of the individual group member is concerned, the
certified producer group is still responsible for the producer’s certification
status.
7. Only in cases where it is required (i.e. parallel production or parallel
ownership occurs), products shipped in consumer-level packaging (either
at the farm level or after product handling/packing) shall be identified with
the GGN (GLOBALG.A.P. Number) of the producer group, with the GGN
of the individual producer group member, or both GGNs.
8. All transaction and shipping documentation (e.g. invoices, bills of lading,

etc.) related to the distribution of products from a certified process by
individual producer group members outside of producer groups shall
indicate: The GGN of the producer group, the GGN of the individual
producer group member, and the GLOBALG.A.P. certification status of
the product(s).
9. Producer group members who distribute (sell) products outside of the
producer group shall be identified as engaging in such activity in the
producer group’s membership registry/records. This shall be considered
as a risk factor to be taken into consideration by CBs regarding the
selection of the producer group members for sampling in external
inspections/audits.
10. The producer member is required to know the destination market and
MRL restrictions if their product is sold outside of the producer group.
Records of communication from the outside seller must demonstrate this.
At minimum, at the time of audit, the producer must show an attempt to

learn the country of destination (COD) before the growing season starts.
If unknown, then the product sold outside of the group can be sold only
with recognized compliance in the country of production as described in
the producer group’s application for certification and as prescribed in the
QMS program of the producer group.
12. The certificate holder must be the entity responsible for placing the fruit
onto the market (e.g. in the USA, the certificate holder is typically a
marketing organization or a packer) and/or be able to legally contract with NA No part of IndG.A.P.
and represent the group members/production sites.
13. The Flexible Distribution Rule may be applicable only to crops harvested
annually (one harvest season per year) and only to crops with short NA No part of IndG.A.P.
harvest season (less than 4 months).
14. The applicant group has a limited range and similar crops, whereas the
crops have similar production, harvesting, and produce handling activities. NA No part of IndG.A.P.
15. The group is able to control full mass-balance of the products

(sold/distributed through the group and/or directly by the member as
certified or as non-certified) of all their members. The mass-balance NA No part of IndG.A.P.
related information shall be maintained on grower level or on group level.
16. The group applying for exception shall provide substantial justification for
allowing direct distribution of members’ products. Example: using club
varieties or when the actual quantities of products sold outside the group
certificate are extremely limited.
GLOBALG.A.P. General Regulations Part II - Annex II.3 Declaration of Group Membership Applicant Scheme Management Rules: IndG.A.P. Compliance check GLOBALG.A.P. assessor
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Original Text Rule Remarks Questions
This annex is applicable only if Not Applicable The Scheme is not allowing IndG.A.P. does not
your scheme allows issuance group to give declaration to allow issuance of
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of declarations of group producers regarding group declarations of group
membership membership membership
Members of a certified group may receive a declaration from the IndG.A.P. does not
producer group demonstrating that they belong to the group, provided that allow issuance of
NA
they are listed on the certificate annex. declarations of group
membership
The CB or GLOBALG.A.P.logo shall not be used IndG.A.P. does not
allow issuance of
NA
declarations of group
membership
The template shall not resemble a certificate issued by the CB. IndG.A.P. does not
allow issuance of
NA
membership
It is voluntary for the producer group to issue this declaration. IndG.A.P. does not
allow issuance of
NA
membership
The declaration shall contain as a minimum the following information: IndG.A.P. does not
allow issuance of
NA
membership
1. Producer group name,producer group GGN (address optionally) IndG.A.P. does not
allow issuance of
NA
membership
2. Member name, GGN, member’s product, (address optionally) IndG.A.P. does not
allow issuance of
NA
membership
3. Expiry date of the group certificate IndG.A.P. does not
allow issuance of
NA
membership
4 .Disclaimer: “The GLOBALG.A.P.certificateof the group is defining the
certified scope. The most actual list of the certified members may be
found in the annex of the group certificate. The current status of this IndG.A.P. does not
certificate is always displayed at:http://www.globalgap.org/search. The allow issuance of
NA
member may commercialize the products as certified only through the declarations of group
Group.”* membership
* The group that applied and were approved for the “Option 2 Flexible
Distribution Rule”may omit this sentence. See Annex II.2
5. Date of issue of this declaration IndG.A.P. does not
allow issuance of
NA
membership
6. Authorization by the group’s representative IndG.A.P. does not
allow issuance of
NA
membership
GLOBALG.A.P. General Regulations Part III - Certification Body and Accreditation Rules (Version Applicant Scheme Management Rules: IndG.A.P. Compliance check GLOBALG.A.P. assessor
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Claus Explanations/remarks Clause
GLOBALG.A.P. Rules Original Text Explanations/answers scheme owner Rule Remarks Questions
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1. LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION AGREEMENT Describe in this chapter what
agreement CBs that certify
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your scheme shall sign
a) The 'GLOBALG.A.P. License and Certification Agreement' establishes the rights Section 6 The 'IndG.A.P. License and Certification
and obligations of the GLOBALG.A.P. Secretariat as the GLOBALG.A.P. system Annex A Agreement' establishes the rights and
co-coordinator and of the certification body (CB) as the neutral organization for obligations of the IndG.A.P. Secretariat
auditing, inspection, certification and licensing activities within the framework of as the IndG.A.P. system co-coordinator
the GLOBALG.A.P. system. and of the certification body (CB) as the
Equivalent
neutral organization for auditing,
inspection, certification and licensing
activities within the framework of the
G.A.P. IndG.A.P. system.
b) The 'GLOBALG.A.P. License and Certification Agreement', including its Section 4 The CB shall forward an application
updates, shall be accepted and signed by the CB as part of the application 4.1.4 form to the IndG.A.P. applicant so that
procedure to become and to remain a GLOBALG.A.P. approved CB and to be the applicant signs the contact and Equivalent
listed as such on the GLOBALG.A.P. website. conditions he needs to fulfil during his
engagement with the CB.
c) The 'GLOBALG.A.P. License and Certification Agreement', the 'GLOBALG.A.P. Section 6 IndG.A.P. SCheme has provision and a
Sublicense and Certification Agreement' and the General Regulations Annex A docment 'IndG.A.P. License and
complement each other and GLOBALG.A.P. approved CBs shall continuously Certification Agreement that
comply with all. incorporates all the requirements similar
to what GLOBALG.A.P. warrants from
their clients. There is a set of Scheme Equivalent
requirements in various sections that
guides the implementation, certification
and manitenance of the Scheme
requirement.
2. CERTIFICATION BODY APPROVAL PROCESS -

2.1 CB Approval by GLOBALG.A.P. -
2.1.1 Provisional Approval -
a) The CB shall complete the steps listed below before carrying out any Section 4 The CB shall complete all the steps as
GLOBALG.A.P. inspections/audits, issuing any GLOBALG.A.P. (Option 1, Cl. 3 mentioned in the Scheme requirement
Option 2, or benchmarked) certificates (accredited or non-accredited) and before carrying out any IndG.A.P. Equivalent
before provisional approval can be granted. certification (accredited or non-
accredited)
(i) The applicant CB shall register in the GLOBALG.A.P. CB Extranet Describe registration process Section 6 The applicant CB shall apply to the SO
(http://cb.globalgap.org), send a completed application form in English and pay under your scheme Cl.6.1.2 (QCI), send a completed application
an evaluation fee (according to the latest version of the 'GLOBALG.A.P. Fee form in English and pay an evaluation
Table') to the GLOBALG.A.P. Secretariat for initiating the approval process. fee (according to the latest version of
Equivalent
the. Fee Table maintained in the
website) to the IndG.A.P. Secretariat for
initiating the approval process.
(ii) After the positive evaluation of the application and before provisional approval,
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the applicant CB shall complete the following steps:
1. Sign the 'GLOBALG.A.P. License and Certification Agreement' Section 6 Sign the IndG.A.P. License and
Cl.6.1.2 Certification Agreement Equivalent
2. Pay the annual CB license fee (according to the latest version of the
NA NA
'GLOBALG.A.P. Fee Table')
(iii) After provisional approval, but before conducting any GLOBALG.A.P. inspection Section 6 The CB shall maintain the database and
or audit, the applicant CB shall complete the following steps: Cl.3.6 share it in the publically avilable -
information (website)
1. Receive Database access from the GLOBALG.A.P. Secretariat NA NA
2. Register all auditors and inspectors in the GLOBALG.A.P. Database Describe how your scheme Section 6 List of inspector and auditor is placed to
assures this for CBs approved Cl 5 the QCI during the time of office
by you assessment and later on apprised as Equivalent
and when they add more members in
the team following the due process.
3. Have all the auditors and inspectors complete the necessary GLOBALG.A.P. Scheme owners may oblige Section 6 In the IndG.A.P. system the auditors and
online exams for the General Regulations and for the Control Points and inspectors and auditors to do Cl 5 inspectors need to fulfill the requirement
Compliance Criteria in the relevant sub-scope(s) the GLOBALG.A.P. online for which the CB maintains a process
training and exam. If you do and objective evidence to fulfill the
not want to do so, describe requirement for in-house approval. Equivalent
which equvalent requirements
you have in your scheme
management rules.
4. Pay the relevant training fees per registered auditor/inspector according to the
NA NA
latest version of the 'GLOBALG.A.P. Fee Table'.
b) As a condition for provisional approval, the applicant CB intending to certify Section 5 Competence of evaluators - The
Option 1 producers shall have at least one inspector (for producer inspections) Cl. competence of the evaluators used by
and one auditor (for the Certification Committee) who have passed the A.6.1.3.4 the certification body to carry out the
necessary online exam for the applied sub-scope and scope respectively as evaluation of the IndG.A.P. Certification
Equivalent
well as the General Regulations. Scheme against the IndG.A.P.
certification criteria and the certification
process is detailed in the
aforementioned clause.
Applicant CBs wanting to certify Option 2 producer groups or Option 1 multi-site Section 6 Applicant CBs wanting to certify Option
producers with QMS shall have at least one auditor (for QMS audits) and at Cl. 2 producer groups or Option 1 multi-site
least a second auditor (for the Certification Committee) who have passed the 5.6.10 producers with QMS shall have at least
necessary online exam for the applied sub-scope and scope respectively and one auditor (for QMS audits) and at least
the QMS auditor (face-to-face) training. a second auditor (for the Certification
Equivalent
Committee) who posses the necessary
qualification for the applied sub-scope
and scope respectively and the QMS
auditor training.
c) The CB shall nominate a GLOBALG.A.P. Scheme Manager (according to point Describe which equivalent Section 5 The certification body shall nominate
3.2 a)). requirements you have in your Cl. scheme manager who will be
scheme management rules A.6.1.1.7 responsible for handling certification
Section 6 pertaining to IndG.A.P scheme. Equivalent
Cl. 5.6.1
d) The CB shall nominate an in-house trainer (according to point 3.2 c)) and Describe which equivalent Section The certification body shall nominate an
complete or at least register for the in-house trainer training of the relevant requirements you have in your 5,A.6.1.1. in-house trainer and complete or at least
Equivalent
scope(s). scheme management rules 8 register for the in-house trainer training
of the relevant scope(s).
e) The CB intending to certify a benchmarked standard shall show proof of Section The certification body intending to certify
approval by the scheme or standard owner. 5, a benchmarked standard, that is,
A.4.1.3.1 IndG.A.P. to GLOBALG.A.P shall show NA NA
0 proof of approval by the scheme or
scheme owner, that is, QCI.
f) CBs shall apply to an accreditation body (AB) for accreditation to ISO/IEC 17065 Section In order to be able to offer certification
in the relevant GLOBALG.A.P. sub-scope(s) and approved modified checklists 5, Cl 1.3 as stated above the certification bodies
or in the relevant full benchmarked scheme (see 'GLOBALG.A.P. Benchmarking need to be accredited by the National
Regulations'). A copy of the confirmation of this application to the AB shall be Accreditation Board for Certification Equivalent
forwarded to the GLOBALG.A.P. Secretariat. Bodies (NABCB) as per ISO 17065 and
the additional requirements specified
herein.
g) The GLOBALG.A.P. Secretariat will allow provisionally approved CBs with a Section The IndG.A.P. Secretariat will allow
previous ISO/IEC 17065 accreditation to issue a limited number of non- 5, Cl. provisionally approved CBs with a
accredited certificates before final approval. The maximum number of A.8.1.3 previous ISO/IEC 17065:2012
producers that may receive non-accredited certificates (Option 1, Option 2, and accreditation to issue a limited number
enchmarked Options 3 and 4) per scope (Crops, Livestock, or Aquaculture) is of non-accredited certificates before
Equivalent
20 . final approval. The maximum number of
producers that may receive non-
accredited certificates (Option 1, Option
2, and benchmarked Options 3 and 4)
per scope (Crops) is 20.
Example 1: If a CB has one producer group (Option 2) of 33 producers, it can
only issue a non-accredited certificate for 20 of the 33 producers. The CB
cannot issue further certificates for any Option 1 or Option 2 producers until it NA NA
has received accreditation. Alternatively, the CB can issue 20 Option 1
certificates for 20 individual producers.
Example 2: A CB can issue a non-accredited certificate for an Option 2
producer group covering 12 producers and 8 non-accredited Option 1
NA NA
certificates for 8 individual producers (i.e. not connected to the Option 2 group
for a total of 20 producers).
Example 3: The CB applies for IFA FV, IFA FO and IFA Pigs. 20 producers
(individual producers or Option 2 group members) may receive non-accredited
NA NA
certificates for IFA FV, IFA FO in total and 20 pig producers may receive non-
accredited IFA certificates.
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h) There is a provision by the GLOBALG.A.P. Secretariat to allow provisionally Section The IndG.A.P. Secretariat will allow
approved CBs with no previous ISO/IEC 17065 accreditation , and that are not 5, Cl. provisionally approved CBs with a
yet GLOBALG.A.P. accredited, to issue a limited number of non-accredited A.8.1.3 previous ISO/IEC 17065:2012
certificates during the application phase for accreditation. These CBs shall accreditation to issue a limited number
apply for accreditation to only issue certificates under Option 1 rules and for only of non-accredited certificates before
one scope in the beginning. As soon as accreditation for Option 1 is obtained, final approval. The maximum number of Equivalent
other scopes can be applied for, and/or the CB can apply for accreditation for producers that may receive non-
Option 2 certification. The maximum number of producers that may receive non- accredited certificates (Option 1, Option
accredited Option 1 (benchmarked Option 3) certificates for the first scope 2, and benchmarked Options 3 and 4)
approval is 5. per scope (Crops) is 20.
i) The non-accredited certificates shall comply with the applicable certificate Section 6 The non-accredited certificates shall
template requirements but shall indicate neither the GLOBALG.A.P. nor the AB Cl 5.6.11 comply with the applicable certificate
logos. template requirements but shall indicate Equivalent
neither the GLOBALG.A.P. nor the AB
logos.
2.1.2 Final Approval -
The CB shall complete the steps below before issuing any accredited A.4.1.3.1 The certification body shall complete the
GLOBALG.A.P. certificates or operating any accredited GLOBALG.A.P. Add- 1 steps below before issuing any
Oon and before final approval can be granted. accredited IndG.A.P. certificates or
Equivalent
operating any accredited IndG.A.P. Add-
On and before final approval can be
granted.
a) CBs shall obtain ISO/IEC 17065 accreditation within 6 months after the date of A.4.1.3.1 Table 1: Timelines for CB.
provisional approval. This period can be extended for an additional time span of 1.1
Equivalent
6 months if the AB provides justified reasons explaining the delay. The CB shall
submit the justified reasons to GLOBALG.A.P.
b) Once accreditation has been obtained, the CB shall send a copy of the A.4.1.3.1 Once accreditation has been obtained,
accreditation evidence to the GLOBALG.A.P. Secretariat. 2 the certification body shall submit a copy
of the accreditation certificate to the
scheme owner and in case of Equivalent
benchmarking to the GLOBALG.AP. to
the GLOBALG.A.P. secretariat.
c) If accreditation has not been achieved within a maximum period of one year, the A.4.1.3.1 Table 1 Note: If accreditation has not
provisional approval may be withdrawn, and the CB shall not appear as 1.1 Note been achieved within a maximum period
provisionally approved on the GLOBALG.A.P. website and cannot issue any of one year, the provisional approval
GLOBALG.A.P. certificates, unless the CB submits justification for the delay. may be withdrawn, and the CB shall not
The CB may re-apply for provisional approval again. appear as provisionally approved on the
QCI website and cannot issue any
IndG.A.P. certificates, unless the CB
Equivalent
submits justification for the delay. The
CB may re-apply for provisional approval
again.Alternatively, any CB which is not
accredited shall not take up any project
that seeks benchmarked certificate.
d) As a condition for final approval, the provisionally approved CB shall have at Describe which equivalent Section 6 As a condition for final approval, the
least one in-house trainer (according to point 3.2 c)) who has completed the requirements you have in your Cl 4.2 provisionally approved CB shall have at
required training available for the applied sub-scope. scheme management rules least one in-house trainer who has Equivalent
completed the required training available
for the applied sub-scope.
e) CBs shall continually register all auditors and inspectors in the GLOBALG.A.P. Describe how your scheme Section 5 CBs shall continually register all auditors
Database. assures this for CBs approved Cl. and inspectors in their database. Equivalent
by you A.8.2.4
f) The registered auditors and inspectors shall complete the necessary Describe which equivalent Section 5 Competence Requirements for
GLOBALG.A.P. online exams for the General Regulations and for the Control requirements you have in your A.6.1.3 Personnel involved in Certification
Points and Compliance Criteria in the relevant sub-scope when it is available in scheme management rules Section 6 Activities Equivalent
their working language. Cl.5
g) CBs planning to certify Option 2 or Option 1 multisite with QMS shall have at Section 5 CBs planning to certify Option 2 or
least 2 auditors complying with the auditor qualification requirements as defined A.6.1.2.4 Option 1 multisite with QMS shall have
in Annex III.2 including the face-to-face QMS auditor training. at least 2 auditors complying with the
auditor qualification requirements as per Equivalent
ISO 17065 standard including the face-
to-face QMS auditor training.
h) CBs shall pay the relevant training fees per registered auditor/inspector N/A
NA NA
according to the latest version of the 'GLOBALG.A.P. Fee Table'.
i) Only after the CB has been accredited to ISO/IEC 17065 with the applicable Section 6 Only after the CB has been provisionally
GLOBALG.A.P. (or benchmarked) sub-scope can the CB place the Cl. approved/ accredited to ISO/IEC 17065
GLOBALG.A.P. trademark/logo on the certificate according to the applicable 5.6.12 with the applicable IndG.A.P. (or
GLOBALG.A.P. certificate template, which shall be followed at all times. benchmarked) sub-scope can the CB
place the IndG.A.P. trademark/logo on Equivalent
the certificate according to the
applicable IndG.A.P. certificate template,
which shall be followed at all times.
2.2 Extension of Scopes, Sub-scopes, Approved Modified Checklists, and Chapter only applicable if you N/A Focus only on F&V
Benchmarked Schemes as scheme owner apply for
Equivalent
benchmarking of more than
one (sub-) scope.
a) GLOBALG.A.P. approved CBs that want to extend their scope of Section 5 IndG.A.P. approved CBs that want to
GLOBALG.A.P. certification shall follow all steps and requirements mentioned in Cl. A.9.1 extend their scope of IndG.A.P.
2.1 and shall apply for the accreditation of the new scope before signing the certification shall follow all steps and
agreement of extension of scope with GLOBALG.A.P. Standards such as PSS, requirements mentioned for approval
HPSS, CFM, AMCs, benchmarked schemes, etc., or localg.a.p. programs and and/or accreditation as applicable and
GLOBALG.A.P. Add-ons will be considered as new scopes. shall apply for the accreditation of the
new scope before signing the
agreement of extension of scope with Equivalent
IndG.A.P. Standards such as PSS,
HPSS, CFM, AMCs, benchmarked
schemes, etc., or localg.a.p. programs
and IndG.A.P. Add-ons will be
considered as new scopes.This shall
also be applicable in case of
benchmarking to GLOBALG.A.P.
b) GLOBALG.A.P. approved CBs that want to extend their sub-scope of Section 5 IndG.A.P. approved or accredited CBs
certification within a scope, shall have a minimum of 1 inspector or auditor who Cl. A.9.2 that are willing to extend their sub-scope
complies with specific GLOBALG.A.P. inspector or auditor sub-scope of certification within a scope, shall have
requirements (Annexes III.1 and III.2 respectively). A formal application shall be a minimum of 1 inspector or auditor who
sent to the GLOBALG.A.P. Secretariat. complies with specific IndG.A.P.
Equivalent
inspector or auditor sub-scope
requirements (Annexes III.1 and III.2
respectively). A formal application shall
be sent to the QCI. Secretariat.
The CB shall apply for the accreditation of the new sub-scope. Section 5 The CB shall apply for the accreditation
Cl. A.9.3 of the new sub-scope after provisional
Equivalent
approval as mentioned within stipulated
timeline
c) The precondition for scope or sub-scope extension (provisionally approved Describe which equivalent Section 5 Prerequisites for the extension of scope
status) is the availability of an in-house trainer for the new sub-scope(s). In the requirements you have in your Cl. A.9.4 or sub-scope as the case is availability
absence of training opportunity, the CB at least has to register for the next scheme management rules of adequate resources including an in-
upcoming training. The provisional approval shall be withdrawn where the CB house trainer for the new sub-scope(s).
does not attend or fail the applicable in-house training. In the absence of training opportunity,
the CB shall need to register for the next Equivalent
upcoming training. The provisional
approval shall be withdrawn where the
CB does not attend or fail the applicable
in-house training.
d) GLOBALG.A.P. approved CBs willing to extend their approval to an AMC or Section 5 IndG.A.P. approved CBs willing to
benchmarked scheme -within the same scope and sub-scope- shall send an Cl. A.9.5 extend their approval to an AMC or
application request to the GLOBALG.A.P. Secretariat. benchmarked scheme -within the same
scope and sub-scope- shall send an
application request to the QCI. NA NA
Secretariat. In case of benchmarking to
GLOBALG.A.P., a copy needs to be
sent to GLOBALG.A.P secretariat as
well.
2.3 Accreditation Body Requirements Describe which equivalent
requirements you have in your
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scheme management rules
a) The accreditation body to which the CB applies shall be a signatory of the IAF Section 5 The accreditation body to which the CB
Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MLA) for product certification (IAF Product Cl. A applies shall be a signatory of the IAF
MLA) with GLOBALG.A.P. sub-scope of the MLA (level 4 and 5). In addition, the 4.1.1.4 Multilateral Recognition Arrangement
AB shall have signed the 'Memorandum of Understanding' (MoU) with (MLA) for product certification (IAF
GLOBALG.A.P. Product MLA) with GLOBALG.A.P. sub-
Equivalent
scope of the MLA (level 4 and 5). In
addition, the AB shall have signed the
'Memorandum of Understanding' (MoU)
with GLOBALG.A.P.
b) The accreditation document issued by the AB to the CB shall clearly state: Section 5 The accreditation document issued by
Cl. A the AB to the CB shall clearly state: Equivalent
4.1.1.5
(i) The extent of the accreditation sub-scope(s) and/or approved modified checklist Section 5 The extent of the accreditation sub-
it has been approved for Cl. A scope(s) and/or approved modified Equivalent
4.1.1.5 checklist it has been approved for
(ii) The GLOBALG.A.P. normative documents and its version Section 5 The GLOBALG.A.P. normative
Cl. A documents and its version Equivalent
4.1.1.5
(iii) Limitations to Option 1 (if applicable) Section 5 Limitations to Option 1 (if applicable)
Cl. A Equivalent
4.1.1.5
(iv) Territorial limitations (if applicable) Section 5 Territorial limitations (if applicable)
Cl. A Equivalent
4.1.1.5
c) An initial AB assessment of a GLOBALG.A.P. scope (Crops, Livestock, or Section 5 An initial AB assessment of a
Aquaculture) shall require at least one witness assessment (of one sub-scope) Cl. A GLOBALG.A.P. scope (Crops) shall
within each applied scope. 4.1.1.5 require at least one witness Equivalent
assessment (of one sub-scope) within
each applied scope.
Example: The CB applies for FO and for FV accreditation at the same time. The
AB may witness only a FV inspection, but grant accreditation for both sub-
NA NA
scopes. An FO inspection shall be sampled for witness later in the 4-year
period.
d) The AB shall only grant the accreditation for Option 2 (including Option 1 Section 5 The AB shall only grant the accreditation
multisite operation with QMS) if the AB has completed at least one QMS audit A 4.1.1.6 for Option 2 (including Option 1 multisite
witness assessment regardless of the scope or sub-scope. operation with QMS) if the AB has
completed at least one QMS audit Equivalent
witness assessment regardless of the
scope or sub-scope.
Example: The CB applies for FV and for Aquaculture accreditation including

QMS at the same time. The AB may witness only an FV QMS audit, but grant
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accreditation for both scopes for Option 2 (including Option 1 multisite operation
with QMS).
e) The extension of the accreditation to new sub-scope(s) within an already Only applicable if you as Section 5 The extension of the accreditation to
accredited scope shall include at least the assessment of the personnel scheme owner apply for A 4.1.1.7 new sub-scope(s) within an already
competency and a new witness assessment is not necessary. Benchmarked benchmarking of more than accredited scope shall include at least
schemes and AMCs are considered as equivalent sub-scopes (for the one (sub-) scope. the assessment of the personnel
respective sub-scope). competency and a new witness
Equivalent
assessment is not necessary.
Benchmarked schemes and AMCs are
considered as equivalent sub-scopes
(for the respective sub-scope).
Example: The CB applies for FV and for New Zealand GAP for FV accreditation
at the same time. The AB may decide to witness an inspection of one standard
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or of both standards, but shall grant accreditation to both of them. This applies
to c), d), e), and f) as well.
f) The AB shall, during its surveillance program, witness all sub-scopes in at least Section 5 The AB shall, during its surveillance
a 4-year period, but not every scope/sub-scope combination every year by A 4.1.1.8 program, witness all sub-scopes in at
default. Selection shall take into consideration and preference shall be given to least a 4-year period, but not every
the Option 2 and the Option 1 multisite with QMS certificates of the CB. The AB scope/sub-scope combination every
shall justify the increase of witness assessment frequency. year by default. Selection shall take into
consideration and preference shall be Equivalent
given to the Option 2 and the Option 1
multisite with QMS certificates of the
CB. The AB shall justify the increase of
witness assessment frequency.
Example: If the CB has only one single sub-scope accredited (e.g. FV), the AB –
after initial accreditation – may witness F&V only once in a 4-year period. If the
CB is accredited for FV and Pigs, the AB – after initial accreditation – may carry NA NA
out only 2 witnesses (FV and Pigs) once in a 4-year period.
g) GLOBALG.A.P. provides the AB access to all records (relevant to the AB) of the
integrity program and complaint management system relevant to the AB through
the AB Extranet. The AB shall at least annually review the content of the AB
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Extranet and take this into account in its next assessment. Accreditation bodies
are invited to attend the integrity assessments performed by GLOBALG.A.P.
h) On request, the AB shall send to GLOBALG.A.P. the latest results and report of
the accreditation assessment. In this case, the CB shall be informed. NA NA
i) The AB shall issue a confirmation of application including the applied standard Section 5 The AB shall issue a confirmation of
scope and sub-scope to the applicant CB. A 4.1.1.9 application including the applied
Equivalent
standard scope and sub-scope to the
applicant CB.
2.4 Termination of Approval Describe which equivalent
-
In case a CB requests the termination of the 'GLOBALG.A.P. License and Section 5 In case a CB requests the termination of
Certification Agreement', the following actions shall be taken: CL A the 'IndG.A.P. License and Certification
Equivalent
4.1.1.10 Agreement', the following actions shall
be taken:
a) The CB shall send a formal termination request to the GLOBALG.A.P. Section 5 The CB shall send a formal termination
Secretariat. CL A request to the IndG.A.P. Secretariat. Equivalent
4.1.1.10
b) The CB shall inform all clients that the re-certification has to be carried out by Section 5 The CB shall inform all clients that the re-
another CB. CL A certification has to be carried out by Equivalent
4.1.1.10 another CB.
c) There is no need for the CB to modify or update anything in the GLOBALG.A.P. Section 5 There is no need for the CB to modify or
Database. If the products are not re-accepted for the next cycle, once the CL A update anything in the IndG.A.P.
current certificate expires, the new CB will be able to accept the GGN of the 4.1.1.11/ Database. If the products are not re-
producers and re-certify. Section 3 accepted for the next cycle, once the NA NA
Annex current certificate expires, the new CB
3C will be able to accept the UIN of the
6.1.1.1 producers and re-certify.
d) From a specific date onwards, the CB shall be blocked in the GLOBALG.A.P. Section 5 From a specific date onwards, the CB
Database and cannot register new clients or re-issue and extend their valid CL A shall be blocked in the IndG.A.P.
certificates. 4.1.1.12 Database and cannot register new NA NA
clients or re-issue and extend their valid
certificates.
e) The CB shall contact the Customer Support Team for any changes such as Section 5 The CB shall contact the Customer
modification of existing certificates, shortening of the certificate validity, CL A Support Team for any changes such as
changing of the access rights of existing producers, amendments in the master 4.1.1.13 modification of existing certificates,
data, complaints, etc. shortening of the certificate validity,
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changing of the access rights of existing
producers, amendments in the master
data, complaints, etc.
f) The CB shall inform the accreditation body. Section 5 The CB shall inform the accreditation
CL A body. Equivalent
4.1.1.14
g) The CB shall be listed on the GLOBALG.A.P. website until their last certificate Section 5 The CB shall be listed on the IndG.A.P.
expires. A comment shall be added that the CB cannot contract/certify CL A website until their last certificate expires.
producers and will terminate its GLOBALG.A.P. approval on a specific date. 4.1.1.15 A comment shall be added that the CB
cannot contract/certify producers and NA NA
will terminate its IndG.A.P. approval on a
specific date.
h) It shall be decided by GLOBALG.A.P. if the certification body license fee applies Section 5 It shall be decided by IndG.A.P. if the
for the current and/or following year and whether any further training shall be CL A certification body license fee applies for
attended. 4.1.1.16 the current and/or following year and NA NA
whether any further training shall be
attended.
3. OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS -
3.1 General Requirements -
a) All the points described in the General Regulations shall be accepted and Agreeme All the points described in the General Equivalent
included in the relevant operational document of the CB for GLOBALG.A.P. nt for the Regulations shall be accepted and
certification of all scopes, sub-scopes and approved modified checklists, and be operation included in the relevant operational
available for accreditation body evaluation. This requirement for approved of document of the CB for IndG.A.P.
modified checklists is fulfilled by the compliance with the relevant sub-scope Certificait certification of all scopes, sub-scopes
requirements. on and approved modified checklists, and
be available for accreditation body
evaluation. This requirement for
approved modified checklists is fulfilled
by the compliance with the relevant sub-
scope requirements.
b) The CB shall pay the annual certification license and certificate fee. 2.6 (e) pays such fees as are due to QCI NA NA
c) The CB is responsible for communicating to its GLOBALG.A.P. registered Section 5 A.4.6.3 The CB shall have procedure for
clients all relevant updates, as well as the date of first application and grace Cl. 4.6.3 frequent updating of the information on
period of any new GLOBALG.A.P. versions of normative documents. its website. The responsibilities for
ensuring accuracy of the information Equivalent
made available on the website, ensuring
frequent updates, etc shall be
documented.
d) GLOBALG.A.P. shall be entitled to participate, upon prior notice and at its own Section 5 QCI is entitled to particpate ,upon prior
cost, in inspections or audits carried out by CBs. Cl. A notice and at its own cost,in inspections
4.1.2.2. or audits carried out by CBs
Equivalent
e) The information collected by GLOBALG.A.P. regarding the CBs and their Section 4 The information collected by IndG.A.P.
activities, including records of the Integrity Program and the complaint Cl. regarding the CBs and their activities,
management system, is made available on the CB Extranet to ABs for 4.13.3 including records of the Integrity
facilitating accreditation evaluation. Program and the complaint NA NA
management system, is made available
on the request to ABs for facilitating
accreditation evaluation.
f) Certification bodies shall immediately inform GLOBALG.A.P. of changes in Section 5 Certification bodies shall immediately
personnel relevant for the management of the GLOBALG.A.P. scheme (e.g. Cl. A inform IndG.A.P. of changes in
change of the Scheme Manager, in-house trainer, etc.) and of all changes that 6.1.1.7 personnel relevant for the management
may affect their function as an independent CB, in particular withdrawal of of the G.A.P. scheme (e.g. change of
accreditation or corporate changes. the Scheme Manager, in-house trainer,
Equivalent
etc.) and of all changes that may affect
their function as an independent CB, in
particular withdrawal of
approval/accreditation or corporate
changes.
g) Certification bodies shall actively cooperate with GLOBALG.A.P. during Section 5 Certification bodies shall actively
management of complaints related to the CB or to the producers contracted by Cl A cooperate with IndG.A.P. during
the CB. 4.6.6.6.1 management of complaints related to Equivalent
(h) the CB or to the producers contracted
by the CB.
3.2 Training and Qualification of Staff -
a) Every CB approved by the GLOBALG.A.P. Secretariat shall nominate one Describe in this chapter which Section 5 The certification body shall nominate
contact person, called the 'GLOBALG.A.P. Scheme Manager' , who will be the equivalent requirements you Cl A scheme manager who will be
representative of the CB before the GLOBALG.A.P. Secretariat. This person: have in your scheme 4.6.1.1.7 responsible for handling certification Equivalent
management rules pertaining to IndG.A.P scheme.
(i) Shall be fluent in English Section 5 He shall be fluent in English, hindi or any
Cl A local language.
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4.6..1.1.7
(ii) Shall at least qualify as a GLOBALG.A.P. inspector (see requirements for Section 5 Manager should have management
GLOBALG.A.P. inspectors in Annex III.1) for one of the approved sub-scopes Cl A skills and understanding of agricultural
4.6..1.1.7 activities, IndG.A.P. requirements and
Equivalent
/ Sec 4A conformity assessment.
CL. 5
(iii) Shall be committed to assist in any harmonization activities performed by the Section 5 The certification body shall nominate
GLOBALG.A.P. Secretariat Cl A scheme manager who will be
4.6..1.1.7 responsible for handling certification and NA NA
related technical activities pertaining to
IndG.A.P scheme
(iv) Shall be available in-house; i.e. not hired occasionally by the CB, and be part of Section 5 He shall be available in-house, an
the operational and/or management decision-making process of the CB Cl A authorised signatory and decision
4.6..1.1.7 making a part of his functional role Equivalent
including attending all meetings and
discussed called by IndG.A.P. Sectt
(v) Shall be responsible for returning to the GLOBALG.A.P. Secretariat the Section 5 He shall be available in-house, an
requested signed reception of any communication requiring written receipt Cl A authorised signatory and decision
4.6..1.1.7 making a part of his functional role NA NA
(vi) Shall be responsible for communication and administration of users within the Section 5 He shall be available in-house, an
GLOBALG.A.P. system Cl A authorised signatory and decision
4.6..1.1.7 making a part of his functional role NA NA
(vii) Shall respond to GLOBALG.A.P. operational enquiries as required in the Section 5 He shall be available in-house, an
communication. If the GLOBALG.A.P. Scheme Manager is not available, a Cl A authorised signatory and decision
substitute shall assume these responsibilities. 4.6..1.1.7 making a part of his functional role NA NA
(viii) Shall distribute all communication received from the GLOBALG.A.P. Secretariat Section 5 He shall be available in-house, an
to all CB staff involved in GLOBALG.A.P. activities in all countries Cl A authorised signatory and decision
4.6..1.1.7 making a part of his functional role Equivalent
(ix) Shall attend the annual Scheme Manager (update) meeting. This is a yearly task Section 5 He shall be available in-house, an
of the CB. If the Scheme Manager changes in the middle of the year, attendance Cl A authorised signatory and decision
of the SMU meeting is not required again for that same year. If the Scheme 4.6..1.1.7 making a part of his functional role Equivalent
Manager is on medical leave (e.g. maternity), the CB may send another including attending all meetings and
competent GLOBALG.A.P. representative. discussed called by IndG.A.P. Sectt
(x) The Scheme Manager may be the same person as the in-house trainer. Section 5 The in-house trainer and the Scheme
Cl A Manager may be the same.
Equivalent
4.6..1.1.7
b) In order to carry out GLOBALG.A.P. inspections and audits, the CB shall Section 5 The competence of the evaluators are
employ/contract only inspectors and auditors that fulfill the GLOBALG.A.P. Cl A mentioned in detail.
requirements (see Annex III.1 and III.2 respectively). Every inspector/auditor has 4.6.1.3.4
Equivalent
to fulfill all sub-scope specific requirements (i.e. it is not permitted to send 2
people to an audit/inspection to complete among them the competence of one
auditor or one inspector).
c) All finally approved CBs shall have a sub-scope and version (i.e. IFA Version 5) Describe in this chapter which Section 5 The certification body shall nominate an
specifically trained CB in-house trainer, who shall be responsible for ensuring equivalent requirements you Cl A in-house trainer and complete or at least
that all their registered GLOBALG.A.P. auditors and inspectors comply with the have in your scheme 4.6.1.1.8 register for the in-house trainer training
Equivalent
requirements set in Annex III.1 and Annex III.2. This person: management rules of the relevant scope(s).. Shall be fluent
in English, hindi or any local language.
(i) Needs to have passed the CB in-house trainer training exam for the relevant Section 4 There shall be a in-house trainer whose
sub-scope and version. Failing any part of the exam twice will require re- Cl. 4.9.5 qualification will be similar to that of the
Equivalent
attending a GLOBALG.A.P. CB in-house training course and successfully auditor.
passing the exam.
(ii) Shall be available in-house; i.e. not hired occasionally by the CB. The person Section 5 The in-house trainer and the Scheme
may be the same person as the Scheme Manager and the CB may have more Cl. A Manager may be the same.
Equivalent
than one in-house trainer covering different standards or sub-scopes. 6.1.1.9
(iii) Shall comply with at least inspector qualification requirements for the respective Section 5 The qualification of the Scheme
sub-scope A.6.1.3.4 Manager, in-house trainer and auditor
Equivalent
will be similar.
(iv) Shall be responsible for training all the respective GLOBALG.A.P. auditors and Section 5 The in-house trainer shall be
inspectors (based on GLOBALG.A.P.) A 6.1.3.4 responsible for training all the respective
Equivalent
(v) GLOBALG.A.P. auditors and inspectors
(based on IndG.A.P.)
(v) Shall complete the required training within 3 months in case of a change in Section 5 In case of change in personnel, the
personnel. If this is not feasible, the new person shall register within 3 months A 6.1.3.4 same shall be trained by the trainer
Equivalent
for an upcoming course. (v) within 3 months of induction.
d) Only auditors complying with the auditor qualification requirements as defined in If your scheme does not oblige Section 4 Announced QMS audit will be carried out
Annex III.2, including the face-to-face QMS auditor training may carry out QMS QMS auditors to attend the Cl. only by auditors that have done a QMS
audits (Option 2 or Option 1 multisite with QMS). GLOBALG.A.P. training 4.2.4.4 auditor training
describe which equivalent (iv) Equivalent
All IFA Version 4 approved auditors are automatically re-approved for carrying
out QMS audits in Version 5, after passing a QMS online exam, when available NA NA
in their working language.
In case the Certification Integrity Program (CIPRO) results show a low auditing Section 4 In case the Certification Integrity
level, the respective auditor shall repeat the QMS training. Cl. Program results show a low auditing
Equivalent
4.13.4 level, the respective auditor shall repeat
the QMS training.
e) Every inspector and auditor shall complete the GLOBALG.A.P. online tests Scheme owners may oblige Section 5 The certification body shall nominate
(including exams of the updates) within 3 months after their release provided inspectors and auditors to do Cl. A scheme manager who will be
they are available in the inspector’s/auditor’s working language. The in-house the GLOBALG.A.P. online 6.1.1.7 responsible for handling certification and
trainer(s) shall monitor the genuineness and the completeness of the process. training and exam. If you do related technical activities pertaining to
New inspectors shall complete the online trainings for the relevant sub-scopes not want to do so, describe IndG.A.P scheme. He shall be available
before being signed-off. If inspectors/auditors are working for more than one which equvalent requirements in-house, an authorised signatory and
CB, the online training and exam for the respective sub-scope needs to be you have in your scheme decision making a part of his functional
completed only once, but the inspectors/auditor need to be registered with each management rules. role including attending all meetings and
CB they are working with. In-house trainers do not need to pass the online exam discussed called by IndG.A.P. Sectt.
for the sub-scopes for which they have already passed the in-house training Certification bodies shall immediately
(IHT) exam. inform IndG.A.P. of changes in
personnel relevant for the management
of the G.A.P. scheme (e.g. change of
Equivalent
the Scheme Manager, in-house trainer,
etc.) and of all changes that may affect
their function as an independent CB, in
particular withdrawal of
approval/accreditation or corporate
changes. He shall be fluent in English,
Hindi or any local language. Manager
should have management skills and
understanding of agricultural activities,
IndG.A.P. requirements and conformity
assessment.
f) GLOBALG.A.P. reserves the right to randomly ask for the proof of qualification Section 5 The evaluators used by the certification
of the inspectors and auditors approved by the CB. In the case that the CB is Cl. A body to carry out the evaluation of the
not able to submit such proof, and/or the inspectors and auditors do not comply 6.1.3.4 IndG.A.P. Certification Scheme against
with the qualification requirements, GLOBALG.A.P. reserves the right to block the IndG.A.P. certification criteria and
those persons in the GLOBALG.A.P. Database and inform the relevant the certification process shall have the
Equivalent
accreditation body. following qualifications and CB shall
verify the factual evidence before the
evaluators are send for
inspections/Audits
g) The CB shall carry out a GLOBALG.A.P. witness assessment and/or re- Section 5 The details of evaluator signning off is
inspection for each of its GLOBALG.A.P. inspectors/auditors at least once every Cl. A mentioned/ ii.Witness inspection for all
4 years to verify competence. 6.1.3.4 IndG.A.P. inspectors/auditors shall me
Equivalent
(g)/ (h) carried out at least once in 4 years or
the standard version changes whichever
is earlier.
h) The CB shall verify, record, and monitor the requirements set for Section 5 The CB shall also have processes for
inspector/auditor qualification including requirements for initial training and for Cl. A evaluating to determine if the
maintenance of competency. 6.1.1.6 designed/to be designated persons have
the necessary competence as
described. The evaluation mechanism
that a certification body shall use (as
described in clause A.6.1.4.2 of this
document) shall depend upon the type Equivalent
of competence aspects to be evaluated
and the basis on which it is stated to be
acquired. Records shall show which
personnel are designated as competent,
the date of evaluation and the details of
evidences based on which competence
is adjudged.
i) The CB shall have in place a system for the on-going calibration and training of Section 5 i. The CB shall have in place a system
its inspectors and auditors. The CB shall carry out annual internal Cl. A for the on-going calibration and training
refreshing/update training to inspectors/auditors. Records of those trainings 6.1.3.4 of its inspectors and auditors. The CB
shall be maintained. (h) shall carry out annual internal
Equivalent
refreshing/update training to
inspectors/auditors. Records of those
trainings shall be maintained.
j) After successful examination, the in-house trainers of the GLOBALG.A.P. Not applicable
associate member CBs have the possibility to become GLOBALG.A.P.
approved public trainers. This requires a separate application. These in-house
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trainers do not need to pass an extra training/examination for this purpose. A list
of train the public trainers is listed on the GLOBALG.A.P. website.
3.3 CB Certification Data Communication with GLOBALG.A.P. Describe how you assure that Section 4 CB Certification Data Communication
CBs approved by you as Cl 4.1.5/ with QCI
scheme owner update 4.3.10.5
Equivalent
properly GLOBALG.A.P.
Database as requested in this
chapter
a) The objective is to “know at any point in time, instantly and worldwide”: Section 4 The objective is to “know at any point in
Cl 4.1.5/ time, instantly and worldwide”:
Equivalent
4.3.10.5
(i) The present status and status history Section 4 The present status and status history
Cl 4.1.5/
Equivalent
4.3.10.5
(ii) The certified products, per Section 4 The certified products, per
Cl 4.1.5/
4.3.10.5
Equivalent
(iii) Area/volume, for Section 4 Area/volume, for

Cl 4.1.5/
Equivalent
4.3.10.5
(iv) Each unique producer (legal entity), in Section 4 Each unique producer (legal entity), in
Cl 4.1.5/
Equivalent
4.3.10.5
(v) All schemes and options (per product), with Section 4 All schemes and options (per product),
Cl 4.1.5/ with
Equivalent
4.3.10.5
(vi) Central validation of certificates by market participants (online validation tool), The CBs shall validate such requests
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and when received by the QCI
(vii) Audit/inspection and compliance details Section 4 Audit/inspection and compliance details
Cl 4.1.5/
Equivalent
4.3.10.5
b) Therefore, the CB data communication with GLOBALG.A.P. shall: -

(i) Ensure that as soon as the CB has made the certification decision, no Section 4 The effective date on a certification
certificate is issued before the product status is updated to “certified” in the Cl 4.10.2 document shall not be before the date of
GLOBALG.A.P. Database. the certification / recertification decision.
The details of the produce/product shall Equivalent
be immediately update in CB data base
before issuance of the certification.
(ii) Ensure that as soon as a sanction has been issued, the producer’s status shall Section 4 Any changes in the certified status of the
be changed in the GLOBALG.A.P. Database to the relevant status (time Cl. produce under IndG.A.P. shall be
between issuing the sanction and updating the Database shall not exceed more 4.10.4 communicated and updated in the CB
Equivalent
than one working day). database. The CB shall periodically
report the status to the Scheme Owner.
(iii) Ensure that the status of all other producers shall be sufficiently updated so as Section 4 Any changes in the certified status of the
to ensure that the status of a producer on the GLOBALG.A.P. Database is up-to- Cl. produce under IndG.A.P. shall be
date. 4.10.4 communicated and updated in the CB
Equivalent
database. The CB shall periodically
report the status to the Scheme Owner.
(iv) Ensure availability of immediately accessible information on all audit and Section 5 Ensure availability of immediately
inspection details (including those of the unannounced inspections and audits) Cl. accessible information on all audit and
as well as details for each certificate. A.4.4.3.4 inspection details (including those of the
Equivalent
unannounced inspections and audits) as
well as details for each certificate.
3.4 Independence, Impartiality, Confidentiality, and Integrity of CB -

a) In accordance with ISO/IEC 17065, the GLOBALG.A.P. approved CB shall be Section In accordance with ISO/IEC 17065, the
structured to ensure separation of activities that may cause a conflict of interest. 4, CL IndG.A.P. approved CB shall be
All CB personnel shall operate at high levels of professional integrity, be free 4.13.16 structured to ensure separation of
from commercial, financial or other pressures that might affect their judgment, activities that may cause a conflict of
and are expressly forbidden from promoting any goods or services during interest. All CB personnel shall operate
evaluation activities. at high levels of professional integrity, be
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free from commercial, financial or other
pressures that might affect their
judgment, and are expressly forbidden
from promoting any goods or services
during evaluation activities.
b) b) The CB shall have procedures in place to ensure that the same inspector Section 6 b) The CB shall have procedures in
does not inspect a producer (Option 1) for 4 consecutive years (regardless of Cl. place to ensure that the same inspector
whether it is an announced or unannounced inspection/audit). Under Option 2, 6.1.3.4 does not inspect a producer (Option 1)
the auditor in the audit team shall rotate (no more than 4 consecutive years to for 4 consecutive years (regardless of
audit the same group QMS). However, the inspectors in the audit team may whether it is an announced or
remain the same. unannounced inspection/audit). Under
Option 2, the auditor in the audit team
shall rotate (no more than 4 consecutive Equivalent
years to audit the same group QMS).
However, the inspectors in the audit
team may remain the same. In case CB
has only one inspector / Auditor then the
exception has to be received from SO.
c) Confidentiality: Information relating to the applicant producer, including details Section 5 ll information gained by QCI and its
of products and processes, evaluation report,s and associated documentation, Annex 5A personnel in QCI’s direct dealing with
shall be treated as confidential (unless otherwise required by law). No Agreeme CBs other than information already in
information shall be released to third parties without the prior consent of the nt the public domain will be treated as
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applicant producer unless stated otherwise in the General Regulations or the ' CB_SO confidential and will not, subject to the
GLOBALG.A.P. Sublicense and Certification Agreement'. Cl 2.10 law of the land, be divulged without prior
written consent of the CB.
d) The CB shall establish measures and procedures to prevent bribery and Section 5 The CB shall establish measures and
corruption at all levels of its organization. Annex 5A procedures to prevent bribery and
Agreeme corruption at all levels of its organization.
nt Equivalent
CB_SO
Cl 2.10
4. PRODUCER REGISTRATION AND ACCEPTANCE -

The GLOBALG.A.P. certification granting procedure shall be clearly identified in section 4 The CB shall maintain and make
the CB operational documentation, and shall follow the GLOBALG.A.P. General Cl. 4.1.5 publicly available accurate information
Regulations. describing its certification processes for
granting, maintaining, extending,
Equivalent
renewing, reducing, suspending or
withdrawing certification, and
geographical areas in which it operates.
4.1 General -
a) All production sites to be certified shall be registered in the GLOBALG.A.P. Section 4 The inspection per selected producer
Database (when available). 4.2.4.4. member or production site shall cover
all accepted products, production
Equivalent
processes and where relevant, the
product handling units and
administrative sites.
b) The product scope is linked to the location where that product is produced. Section 4 Summary of assessment describes the
Products produced in a non-registered location cannot be certified, and likewise 4.2.4.4. details
Equivalent
products that are not registered but are grown on a registered location cannot
be certified.
c) Only producers or producer groups may apply to register their production Section 4 Summary of assessment describes the
process for GLOBALG.A.P. certification. 4.2.4.4. details Equivalent
d) A certificate and sublicense are issued to the registered producer, for Sub Various clauses
production sites where the products are produced (and packed or handled if License
applicable) and for the products declared. Agreeme Equivalent
nt with
CB
e) Only the legal certificate holder (i.e. the legal entity that is indicated on the Section 6 Various clauses to address the clause
certificate) may market products with reference to a GLOBALG.A.P. certificate.
Members of a producer group are not legal certificate holders. Thus, they shall
Equivalent
not market any products under their name with reference to the group
certificate. All products that are sold without reference to the certificate shall be
recorded in the group mass balance system.
4.2 Producer Registration Describe how you as scheme
owner assure that CBs
approved by you register -
producers properly as
requested in this chapter
a) The CB and producer shall agree to 'Service of Notice' terms, which shall Section 4 The CB and producer shall agree to
include a commitment by the CB to confirm the receipt of formal application for Cl. 'Service of Notice' terms, which shall
(first) registration within 28 calendar days after the CB has received the unique 4.9.4.4 include a commitment by the CB to
GLOBALG.A.P. Number (GGN) from the GLOBALG.A.P. Database. confirm the receipt of formal application
for (first) registration within 28 calendar
days after the CB has recieved the
comleted application from the producer..
Equivalent
b) Each CB sets up and explains to its prospective clients its own detailed fee Section 4 A fee shall be charged to the client for
structure, which should specify the relevant GLOBALG.A.P. fees. Each CB Cl. 4.12. various activities of the scheme, without
invoice to producers/producer groups, or an accompanying document to each and its any discrimination between units,
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invoice, shall clearly identify the GLOBALG.A.P. registration fee. sub geographical location, size of the unit.
clauses
c) The CB shall explain to its prospective clients that the payment of the relevant Section 4 The CB’s fee structure shall be publicly
GLOBALG.A.P. inspection and certification fee does not guarantee the issuing Cl. accessible and also be provided on NA NA
of the certificate. 4.12.2 request.
d) If a producer or producer group that has previously had a GGN applies for Section 4 If a producer or producer group that has
registration, the CB shall act according to the GLOBALG.A.P. procedure for Cl. previously had a registration number
transfer between certification bodies as set out in section 7 below. 4.3.10.3 applies for registration, the CB shall act
according to the IndG.A.P. procedure for
transfer between certification bodies as
set out in section 7 below.
Equivalent
e) If a producer or producer group wishes to change to a new CB, the accepting Section 4 If a producer or producer group wishes
CB shall as a first step for all applicants carry out a search in the Cl. to change to a new CB, the accepting
GLOBALG.A.P. Database to verify the status before any further actions are 4.2.4.2 CB shall as a first step for all applicants
taken. carry out a search in the IndG.A.P. Equivalent
website to verify the status before any
further actions are taken.
f) If a producer or producer group uses the services of more than one CB, each Section 4 If a producer or producer group uses the
CB shall conduct the respective inspections (Option 1) and QMS audit (Option 1 Cl. services of more than one CB, each CB
multisite with QMS or Option 2) independently. 4.2.4.2 shall conduct the respective inspections
Equivalent
(Option 1) and QMS audit (Option 1
multisite with QMS or Option 2)
independently.
(i) If one of the CBs issues a sanction, all CBs operating with that producer or Section 5 If one of the CBs issues a sanction, all
producer group have the obligation to communicate with each other, regarding Annex 5A CBs operating with that producer or
the scope and, if appropriate, details of actions to be taken across all CBs. CB producer group have the obligation to
agreeme communicate with each other, regarding Equivalent
nt Cl. 3.9 the scope and, if appropriate, details of
actions to be taken across all CBs.
(ii) The communication of a sanction to all CBs operating with that legal entity is an Section 5 If one of the CBs issues a sanction, all
obligation which the producer or producer group shall undertake, but can also Annex CBs operating with that producer or
be made by GLOBALG.A.P. directly to the CBs involved. 5A_CB producer group have the obligation to
agreeme communicate with each other, regarding
nt Cl. 3.9 the scope and, if appropriate, details of Equivalent
actions to be taken across all CBs. The
same undertaking shall be done by the
producers and the CB.
(iii) The communication between CBs shall include all relevant details, but the Section 5 The communication between CBs shall
sanction issued shall be valid and all relevant CBs shall observe this. Annex include all relevant details, but the
5A_CB sanction issued shall be valid and all
Equivalent
agreeme relevant CBs shall observe this.
nt Cl.
3.10
g) The CB shall establish and implement procedures for collecting data updates of Section 5 The CB shall establish and implement
the accepted producers, such as production site or product area changes and Annex procedures for collecting data updates
inclusion/de-listing of members within a producer group. 5A_CB of the accepted producers, such as
Equivalent
agreeme production site or product area changes
nt Cl. and inclusion/de-listing of members
3.10 within a producer group.
4.2.1 Registration Data Requirements Describe in this chapter how
you as scheme owner assure
that CBs approved by you
record the registration data
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and update properly
GLOBALG.A.P. Database as
requested in this chapter
The CB shall: -
a) Record during registration all the information requested in the General Section 4 All relevant information concerning
Regulations Part I, Annex I.2 'GLOBALG.A.P. Registration Data Requirements'. Cl. 4.1.3 farmer/producers applying for
certification shall be recorded for the
farmer/producer to become registered.
This information will be used to supply Equivalent
the registered party with a unique client
number, which will be used as a unique
identifier for all certification activities
b) Ensure that all producer members approved by a producer group QMS and Section 4 i. number and competence of
included in the producer group internal register shall be registered individually on Cl. 4.1.7 manpower (multisite or group farming)
the GLOBALG.A.P. Database according to the requirements of the 'General (viii) to be registered with CB which in turn
Equivalent
Regulations Part I', Annex I.2. This information shall be kept up-to-date at all will share details with IndG.A.P. Sectt. It
times. is the responsibility of the producer and
CB to update the data.
c) Keep the GLOBALG.A.P. Database updated accordingly, as described in the Section 4 i. number and competence of
GLOBALG.A.P. Database wiki (wiki.globalgap.org). This information shall be Cl. 4.1.7 manpower (multisite or group farming)
updated regularly whenever there is a change. It shall be updated at the latest (viii) to be registered with CB which in turn
Equivalent
with the re-acceptance of products for the next certificate cycle and/or the re- will share details with IndG.A.P. Sectt. It
certification. is the responsibility of the producer and
CB to update the data.
4.2.2 Data Access Rules -
a) The CB shall inform the producer or the producer group about and explain the Section 5 All information gained by QCI and its
'Data Access Rules' document available on the website. Annex personnel in QCI’s direct dealing with
5A_CB CBs other than information already in
agreeme the public domain will be treated as
nt Cl. confidential and will not, subject to the
2.10 law of the land, be divulged without prior
written consent of the CB. Data will only
be shared with other parties only after
Equivalent
an explicit approval/authorisation from
the respective producer/group. The
same shall be informed during the on-
boarding of the applicant wherein, they
applicant (producer//group) will have the
option to transfer the rights to the CB.
b) The CB shall inform the producer or the producer group and explain any Section 5 All information gained by QCI and its
changes to the 'Data Access Rules' document when applicable. Annex personnel in QCI’s direct dealing with
5A_CB CBs other than information already in
agreeme the public domain will be treated as
Equivalent
c) Data access rights shall be defined and signed by the producer/producer group Section 5 All information gained by QCI and its
during registration with the CB. The data owner is responsible for granting and Annex personnel in QCI’s direct dealing with
determining the level of rights for data access. The data owner, however, can 5A_CB CBs other than information already in
transfer the responsibility to other users (e.g. certification body). agreeme the public domain will be treated as
Equivalent
d) Data Protection: Within the framework of the GLOBALG.A.P. system, only Section 5 All information gained by QCI and its
parties to the system, as previously defined, shall be authorized to view the data Annex personnel in QCI’s direct dealing with
(e.g. the producer, CB, GLOBALG.A.P., market participants, the public, etc.). In 5A_CB CBs other than information already in
addition, the producer can offer personal data to trading partners who have been agreeme the public domain will be treated as
previously authorized by the producer, or the producer may instruct a third party nt Cl. confidential and will not, subject to the
to do so. This authorization can be revoked online at any time. Any further 2.10 law of the land, be divulged without prior
access to the producer’s personal data is illegal and is prevented by the written consent of the CB. Data will only
operator of the database in accordance with the German Federal Data be shared with other parties only after
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Protection Act. See 'Data Access Rules' document published on the website an explicit approval/authorisation from
(www.globalgap.org). the respective producer/group. The
e) GLOBALG.A.P. will keep the applicant's/producer's certification history in its Section 5 QCI shall retain the producer details until
Database for a minimum of 5 years. Annex two certification cycle or as per the
5A_CB regulatory requirements whichever is
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agreeme more.
nt Cl. 1.5
5. ASSESSMENT PROCESS -
5.1 Option 1 Producers -
5.1.1 See Section 5.1 in General Regulations Part I. -
5.2 Announced Inspections -

(i) The CB may divide the announced inspections into 2 modules: An off-site Section 4 The CB may divide the announced
module and an on-site module. Both modules have to be performed by the CL. 4.9.4 inspections into 2 modules: An off-site
same auditor/inspector. module and an on-site module. Both Equivalent
modules have to be performed by the
same auditor/inspector.
(ii) The off-site evaluation methodology shall be validated by the CB before putting it Section 4 The off-site evaluation methodology
into practice and shall be part of the yearly management review. CL. shall be validated by the CB before
Equivalent
4.9.4.3 putting it into practice and shall be part
of the yearly management review.
(iii) The inspection of the off-site module shall be conducted no more than 4 weeks Section 4 The inspection of the off-site module
before the on-site module. It consists of a desk review of documentation sent by CL. shall be conducted no more than 4
the producer to the CB before the on-site inspection. The CB shall schedule a 4.9.4.4 weeks before the on-site module. It
date as deadline for the producer to submit the documents to be evaluated off- consists of a desk review of
site. That date will also trigger the period of 28 days to conduct the on-site documentation sent by the producer to
assessment. the CB before the on-site inspection.
Equivalent
The CB shall schedule a date as
deadline for the producer to submit the
documents to be evaluated off-site. That
date will also trigger the period of 28
days to conduct the on-site
assessment.
(iv) Documentation that can be assessed off-site by the CB includes the following: Section 4 Off-site module: This consists of a desk
Self-assessment, 'Food Safety Policy Declaration', risk assessments, Cl. review of documentation sent by the
procedures required in several CPCCs, veterinary health plan, analysis 4.2.4.4. QMS to the CB before the audit,
programs (frequency, parameters, locations), analysis reports, licenses, list of (ii) f including internal audit, internal register
medicines used, list of plant protection products used, proof of lab accreditation, of approved producer
certificates or inspection reports of subcontracted activities and plant protection members/production sites, 'Food Safety
product/fertilizer/medicine application records. Policy Declaration', risk assessments,
procedures required in the General
Regulations Part II, residue monitoring Equivalent
system (frequency, parameters,
sampling program), residue analysis
reports, licenses, list of medicines used,
list of plant protection products used,
proof of lab accreditation and certificates
or inspection reports of subcontracted
activities, etc.
(v) Evaluation of control points off-site shall be recorded in the inspection checklist Section 4 a. The CB shall inspect the complete
through sufficient comments for the specific control points. Comments shall be Cl. checklist (Critical, Major and Minor) of
supplied for all Major Musts and all non-compliant and not applicable Minor Must 4.2.4.4. the applicable scope(s) and sub-
Equivalent
control points unless otherwise indicated in the 'Guideline for Inspection (ii) scope(s) during all inspections and give
Methodology', if available. sufficient notes and comments to
explain the on ground situation.
(vi) Date, time, and duration of the off-site and on-site modules of each inspection Section The aim of the use of both modules is to
shall be recorded by the inspector and signed by the auditee. Cl. reduce the time spent on-site, although
4.2.4.4. the overall duration of the audit will not
Equivalent
(ii) be reduced. The findings of the
inspection will be signed by both the
applicant and CB.
(vii) The on-site module is conducted after this technical review of the producer’s Section 4 The on-site module is conducted after
documentation, to verify the information and the way the production process Cl. this technical review of the producer’s
works on-site and to inspect the remaining content of the checklist that was not 4.9.4.5 documentation, to verify the information
evaluated off-site. and the way the production process
Equivalent
works on-site and to inspect the
remaining content of the checklist that
was not evaluated off-site.
(viii) In case non-conformances are found during the whole assessment process (off- Section 4 In case non-conformances are found
site and on-site modules together), the countdown to the deadline for closing Cl. during the whole assessment process
them begins with the on-site closing meeting. 4.9.4.6 (off-site and on-site modules together),
Equivalent
the countdown to the deadline for
closing them begins with the on-site
closing meeting.
(ix) This system does not reduce the overall inspection duration (see requirements Section 4 This system does not reduce the overall
regarding inspection duration in scope-specific rules), but it will allow more Cl. inspection duration (see requirements
efficient use of time on-site. The duration of the on-site module shall never be 4.9.4.7 regarding inspection duration in scope-
shorter than 2 hours. specific rules), but it will allow more
Equivalent
efficient use of time on-site. The
duration of the on-site module shall
never be shorter than 2 hours.
5.3 Unannounced Reward Program Chapter not applicable if your N/A N/A
scheme does not offer an No Reward program
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unannounced reward program allowed in IndG.A.P.
(i) The Unannounced Reward Program shall be offered to all producers. N/A N/A No Reward program
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allowed in IndG.A.P.
(ii) The following is true for unannounced inspections: The CB may inform the Section The inspection of the off-site module
producer in advance of the intended visit. This notification will normally not 4, Cl shall be conducted no more than 4
exceed 48 hours (2 working days). In the exceptional case in which it is 4.9.9.4 weeks before the on-site module. It
impossible for the producer to accept the proposed date (due to medical or consists of a desk review of
other justifiable reasons), the producer shall receive one more chance to be documentation sent by the producer to
informed of an unannounced inspection. The producer shall receive a written the CB before the on-site inspection. No Reward program
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warning if the first proposed date has not been accepted. The producer will The CB shall schedule a date as allowed in IndG.A.P.
receive another 48-hour notification of a visit. If the visit cannot take place deadline for the producer to submit the
because of non-justifiable reasons, a suspension of all products will be issued documents to be evaluated off-site. That
and the producers’ status will be reset to year zero. date will also trigger the period of 28
days to conduct the on-site
assessment.
(See also 5.1.2.3 'Unannounced Reward Program' in General Regulations Part N/A N/A
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I).
5.4 Option 2 Producer Groups and Option 1 Multisites with QMS Chapter not applicable if your
scheme does not allow neither
certification of producer
groups nor certification of
-
individual producers with
several site who have
implemented a QMS
5.4.1 External QMS Audits of Option 2 Producer Groups and Option 1 Multisites (with
-
Implemented QMS)
a) The evaluation process shall involve a sampling of the components to assess Section 4 On-site module: This consists of an on-
compliance with the standard and enable certification. All documentation, sites, Cl. site audit of the remaining content of the
personnel, and operations that are declared by the group or multisite 4.2.4.4. QMS checklist, plus the verification of
organization to be relevant and pertinent to the setting up and administration of (ii) the information assessed off-site and
the QMS as described in General Regulations Part II shall be evaluated. the way the management system works Equivalent
on-site (e.g. internal inspections,
traceability, segregation and mass
balance, central product handling units,
etc.).
b) The evaluation process is designed to establish that the QMS and Section 4 On-site module: This consists of an on-
administrative structure meet the criteria and that the internal audits and Cl. site audit of the remaining content of the
inspections of producers/production sites meet the requirements of the 4.2.4.4. QMS checklist, plus the verification of
GLOBALG.A.P. scheme. (ii) the information assessed off-site and
the way the management system works Equivalent
on-site (e.g. internal inspections,
traceability, segregation and mass
balance, central product handling units,
etc.).
c) The evaluation process is divided into 2 elements: Section 4 The CB may divide the announced
Cl. audits into 2 modules, which shall be
Equivalent
4.2.4.4. verified by the same auditor:
(ii f)
(i) Audit of the QMS Section 4 In summary of assessment - tabulated
Cl. form
Equivalent
4.2.4.4.
(ii)
(ii) Inspection of a sample of registered producers/production/handling sites (see Section 4 The sample size of the following regular
General Regulations Part I 5.2) Cl. announced audit by the CB may be
4.2.5.2. reduced to the square root of the current Equivalent
(ii b) number of the producers/production
sites
d) The CB shall send the audit plan to the management of the applicant prior to the Section 4 A plan for the same shall be drawn
audit. Cl. 4.2.1 along with the evaluators details for
Equivalent
information and declaration of CoI from
auditee and others.
e) The QMS audit shall be undertaken at the central office/administrative center of Section 4 Tabluated statement point 2.
the producer group or multisite company and at the central product handling Cl.
Equivalent
facility/facilities. 4.2.4.3.
(ii b)
f) The evaluation process of the requirements included in General Regulations Section 4 The evaluation process of the
Part II shall take at least 6 to 8 hours, depending on the size of the producer Cl. requirements included in General
group/multisite company and shall include: 4.2.4.4. Regulations Part II shall take at least 6 to Equivalent
(iii) 8 hours, depending on the size of the
project.
(i) Opening meeting with management Section 4 The evaluation process shall require at
Cl. least 6-8 hours commiserating to the
4.2.4.4. size of the project. It shall be structure
(ii) with an opening and closing meeting
that will review all documentation,
evaluate all records including review of
the internal audits, inspections carried, Equivalent
verify the mass balance. This shall
include the verification of the
competency of the internal inspectors,
auditor qualification and can check re-
evaluate files evaluated in the past.
(ii) Review of all relevant documentation Section 4 The evaluation process shall require at
(ii) h with an opening and closing meeting
(iii) Evaluation of records Section 4 The evaluation process shall require at

(iv) Review of internal audits and inspections conducted Section 4 The evaluation process shall require at
(v) Review of mass balance exercise Section 4 The evaluation process shall require at
(vi) Discussion/interviews with key staff Section 4 The evaluation process shall require at
(vii) Closing meeting including review of non-conformances and non-compliances Section 4 The evaluation process shall require at
identified. Cl. least 6-8 hours commiserating to the
g) Evaluation of all internal inspector and auditor qualifications shall be carried out Section 4 The evaluation process shall require at
before first certification. In subsequent audits the CB shall re-evaluate annual Cl. least 6-8 hours commiserating to the
requirements and qualification of new inspectors and auditors, and may also re- 4.2.4.4. size of the project. It shall be structure
evaluate files checked in previous seasons. (ii) h with an opening and closing meeting
h) As part of the QMS audit, the results of the external and internal audits and Section 4 a. As part of the QMS audit, the results
inspections shall be compared to assess whether the applicant’s internal Cl. of the external and internal audits and
controls are appropriate. 4.2.4.4. inspections shall be compared to
Equivalent
(ii) h assess whether the applicant’s internal
controls are appropriate.
i) The final report and result can only be concluded after both the QMS and the Section 4 a. As part of the QMS audit, the results
minimum sample of producer members/production sites are evaluated. Cl. of the external and internal audits and
4.2.4.4. inspections shall be compared to
Equivalent
(ii) i assess whether the applicant’s internal
controls are appropriate.
5.4.1.1 Off-Site Module

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(i) The CB may divide the announced audits into 2 modules: The off-site module Section 4 As per requirement
and the on-site module. Both modules have to be performed by the same Cl.
Equivalent
auditor. 4.2.4.4.
(ii) f
(ii) The off-site evaluation methodology shall be validated by the CB before putting it Section 4 As per requirement
into practice and shall be part of the yearly management review. Cl.
Equivalent
4.2.4.4.
(ii) g
(iii) The inspection of the off-site module shall be conducted not more than 4 weeks Section 4 The inspection of the off-site module
before the on-site module. It consists of a desk review of documentation sent by Cl. shall be conducted no more than 4
the QMS to the CB before the audit. The CB shall schedule a date as deadline 4.9.4.4 weeks before the on-site module. It
for the QMS to submit the documents to be evaluated off-site. That date shall consists of a desk review of
trigger the period of 28 days to conduct the on-site assessment. documentation sent by the producer to
Equivalent
the CB before the on-site inspection.
The CB shall schedule a date as
deadline for the producer to submit the
documents to be evaluated off-site. That
date
(iv) Documentation that can be assessed off-site by the CB includes the following: Section 4 As per requirement
Internal audit, internal register of approved producer members/production sites, Cl.
'Food Safety Policy Declaration', risk assessments, procedures required in 4.2.4.4.
General Regulations Part II, residue monitoring system (frequency, parameters, (ii) f
Equivalent
sampling program), residue analysis reports, licenses, list of medicines used,
list of plant protection products used, proof of lab accreditation and certificates
or inspection reports of subcontracted activities.
(v) Evaluation of QMS requirements off-site shall be recorded in the QMS checklist Section 4 Evaluation of QMS requirements off-site
through sufficient comments regarding the evidences reviewed. Cl. shall be recorded in the QMS checklist
4.3.2.1 through sufficient comments regarding
the evidences reviewed.
Equivalent
(vi) Date, time, and inspection duration of the off-site and on-site modules of each Section 4 Date, time, and inspection duration of all
audit shall be recorded by the auditor. Cl. evaluation both off-site and on-site
Equivalent
4.2.4.4. modules of each audit shall be recorded
(ii) f by the auditor.
(vii) Inspection of the on-site module is conducted after the technical review of the Section 4 The on-site module is conducted after
QMS documentation, to verify the information and the way the management 4.9.4.5 this technical review of the producer’s
system works on-site (e.g. internal inspections, traceability, segregation, and documentation, to verify the information
mass balance, central product handling units, etc.) and to audit the remaining and the way the production process
Equivalent
content of the QMS checklist that was not evaluated off-site. works on-site and to inspect the
remaining content of the checklist that
was not evaluated off-site.
(viii) In case non-conformances are found during the whole assessment process (off- Section 4 Various clauses
site and on-site modules together) the countdown to the deadline for closing Equivalent
them begins with the on-site closing meeting.
(ix) This system does not reduce the overall audit duration (see requirements Section 4 This system does not reduce the overall
regarding audit duration in 5.4.1 f)), but it does allow more efficient use of time Cl. inspection duration (see requirements
on-site. The duration of the on-site module shall never be shorter than 3 hours. 4.9.4.7 regarding inspection duration in scope-
specific rules), but it will allow more
Equivalent
efficient use of time on-site. The
duration of the on-site module shall
never be shorter than 2 hours.
5.4.2 External Inspection of Producer Group Members and/or Production Sites -

5.4.2.1 Annual Inspection: -
a) The final selection and communication to the QMS of which producers/sites to Section 4 The final selection and communication
inspect shall normally be carried out by the CB after the QMS audit (both off-site Cl. to the QMS of which producers/sites to
and on-site modules), using criteria based on the group/company structure and 4.2.4.3 inspect shall normally be carried out by
defined in a sampling procedure, which is risk-based. The notification shall the CB after the QMS audit (both off-site
normally not exceed 48 hours (2 working days) per producer. and on-site modules), using criteria
based on the group/company structure Equivalent
and defined in a sampling procedure,
which is risk-based. The notification
shall normally not exceed 48 hours (2
working days) per producer.
b) Certification bodies may, based on justifiable criteria, increase the verification Section 4 Initial Inspection: As a minimum the
rate of the total numbers of registered producers/production sites. The producer Cl. square root (or next whole number
group/company has the right to appeal such a decision. Reasons for an 4.2.4.4 rounded upwards if there are any
increase could arise from any of the following: (iii) decimals) of the total number of the
producers/production sites in the
certification scope shall be inspected
before a certificate can be issued.
During the validity period of the
certificate, the surveillance inspection of
(minimum) 50 % square root of certified
Equivalent
producers/production sites shall be
carried out. Certification bodies if
required, based on risk perceived,
increase the verification rate of the total
numbers of registered
producers/production sites. The
producer group/company has the right
to appeal such a decision. The reasons
for an increase could arise from any of
the following:
(i) Failure to comply with significant QMS and/or product handling requirements Section 4 Failure to comply with significant QMS
affecting the producer members’ compliance Cl. and/or product handling requirements
Equivalent
4.2.4.4 affecting the producer members’
(iii) compliance
(ii) Customer complaints; e.g. illegal pesticide residue detection Section 4 Customer complaints; e.g., illegal
Cl. pesticide residue detection, MRL
Equivalent
4.2.4.4 exceedance etc.
(iii)
(iii) Significant inconsistencies between the internal audit/inspection reports and the Section 4 Significant inconsistencies between the
CB inspection/audit findings Cl. internal audit/inspection reports and the
Equivalent
4.2.4.4 CB inspection/audit findings
(iii)
(iv) The possible need to determine if the NC is structural or not Section 4 The possible need to determine if the
Cl. NC is structural or not
Equivalent
4.2.4.4
(iii)
(v) Number of products Section 4 Large Number of products/Multi crops
Cl. (to cover more crops)
Equivalent
4.2.4.4
(iii)
c) Producers shall be classified by production type, within the respective sub- Not Not applicable
scope. These may include, but are not limited to the following examples: applicabl -
e
(i) Housed livestock Not Not applicable
applicabl NA Out of scope
e
(ii) Open-field livestock or crops Not Not applicable
e
(iii) Covered/protected crops Covered/protected Crops Equivalent
(iv) Perennial crops Perennial Crops Equivalent
(v) Fresh water activities (aquaculture) Not Not applicable
e
(vi) Sea sites (aquaculture) Not Not applicable
e
Example 1a: If a group of producers (64 in total) is being inspected for Not
GLOBALG.A.P. for dairy and all production takes place in the open field, the applicabl
square root of all producers (8) would be the sample size. e
Example 1b: If, however, within that group of 64 producers, 16 produce dairy
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indoors, the square root of that small group of producers (4) would also be
inspected, as they have a different production type. The square root of the 48
(64-16) and the square root of the 16 (4) means that a total of 7 + 4 = 11
producers will be inspected.
Example 2: A group has a total of 96 producers registered for GLOBALG.A.P. Not

Certification under the sub-scope Fruit and Vegetables. From the 96 producers: applicabl
• 43 produce apples e
• 10 produce apples and tomatoes in greenhouses
• 5 produce apples and tomatoes in greenhouses and tomatoes in the open field
• The rest of the producers produce carrots in the open field (38 producers).
That is:
• 58 producers produce perennial crops (apples)
• 15 producers produce covered crops (tomatoes in greenhouses)
• 43 producers produce crops in the open field (tomatoes and carrots)
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Sample is:
√58 = 8 producers producing apples.
√15 = 4 producers producing tomatoes in greenhouse.
√43 = 7 producers producing crops in open field.
During inspections, if the CB selects a producer growing apples and tomatoes
in greenhouses and carrots and/or tomatoes in the open field, the inspector is
covering the 3 different production types at the same time.
d) The minimum sample size is the square root of registered producers per sub- The minimum sample size is the square
scope and production type. The square root shall be rounded upwards to the root of registered producers per sub-
next whole number if there are any decimals. During the inspection of each of scope and production type. The square
these selected producers/sites, all the products shall be inspected. root shall be rounded upwards to the
next whole number if there are any Equivalent
decimals. During the inspection of each
of these selected producers/sites, all the
products shall be inspected.
e) The producer selection shall aim to cover all producer members/sites of the The producer selection shall aim to
producer group/company throughout the years, taking into consideration risk cover all producer members/sites of the
factors, new producers and random selection. Unless there is a particular producer group/company throughout the
reason (higher risk, special status of the member, number of products, previous years, taking into consideration risk
inspection results, multisite member, etc.) the subsequent assessment shall factors, new producers and random
normally not include producers/sites already sampled during previous selection. Unless there is a particular
assessments. Producers that move from one group to another shall have a reason (higher risk, special status of the
higher possibility of being included in the sample of producers chosen by the member, number of products, previous
CB. inspection results, multisite member,
etc.) the subsequent assessment shall Equivalent
normally not include producers/sites
already sampled during previous
assessments. Producers that move
from one group to another shall have a
higher possibility of being included in the
sample of producers chosen by the CB.
Example 1: An applicant has 4 registered production sites, and the CB, after the Not
QMS audit, sets the square root as the sample. Therefore, 2 sites (√4) shall be applicabl NA NA
inspected at this initial inspection. e
Example 2: A group has a total of 64 producers of which 48 seek certification for Not
the sub-scope cattle and sheep, 25 seek certification for the sub-scope poultry applicabl
and 9 seek certification for the sub-scope fruit and vegetables. The minimum e
NA NA
sample size including each sub-scope will be √48 + √ 25 + √9 = 7 + 5 + 3 = 15
producers to be inspected externally by the CB.
f) The scope of the inspection of the producers selected in the sample shall be Not
complete. This shall cover: applicabl -
e
• All products registered for certification that they grow Section 4 The sample shall cover all products
Cl. registered for certification that they
Equivalent
4.2.5.2 grow, all types of production and related
sub-scope are included
• All types of production (see d) Section 4 The sample shall cover all products
Equivalent
• All sub-scopes for which they are registered Section 4 The sample shall cover all products
Equivalent
Inspections carried out on members/sites in which more than one production N/A N/A
type or sub-scope is evaluated count as one inspection for each sub-scope or NA Only FV is applicable
production type.
Example 1: Multiple production type:
A producer group has 53 tomato producers. 28 grow in greenhouses only, 17
grow in the open air only, 8 grow both in greenhouses and the open air.
The minimum size of sample would be: NA NA
• Open air: 17+8= 25=>√ =5 (minimum number of producers)
• Covered: 28+8=36 =>√ =6 (minimum number of producers)
• However, the minimum total number of producers: 8 (√53)
IMPORTANT: Criteria for the selection of growers for the inspection explained in
-
f) shall always be considered.
g) In case a producer member operates a mulitisite with a QMS, it shall be merged In case a producer member operates a
with the central QMS of the group, as there can be only one QMS for the group. mulitisite with a QMS, it shall be merged
In cases of multisites in a group situation, the producer member with the with the central QMS of the group, as
sites shall be taken into account for calculating the sample size and not the there can be only one QMS for the
number of sites. The CB shall inspect the square root of the sites of that group. In cases of multisites in a group
member during the external audit if that member is chosen as part of the situation, the producer member with
sample. However, during internal inspections all the sites of a producer member the sites shall be taken into account
must be inspected. for calculating the sample size and not
Equivalent
the number of sites. The CB shall
inspect the square root of the sites of
that member during the external audit if
that member is chosen as part of the
sample. However, during internal
inspections all the sites of a producer
member must be inspected.
Example: In a group of 25 members, one member classifies as a member with N/A

multiple sites (4), The CB shall inspect 5 members (square root of 25). If the
multisite member is chosen as one of the 5 members, 2 (square root of 4) of NA NA
his sites will be inspected. In total 6 sites for the group will be inspected).
5.4.2.2 Surveillance Inspections for Producers in Option 2 and/or Production Sites in

-
Option 1 Multisites:
a) Annual inspections and surveillance inspections shall be carried out during 2 Section 4 Annual inspections and surveillance
separate visits that shall be a minimum of 30 days apart from each other. Cl. inspections shall be carried out during 2
4.2.4.3 separate visits that shall be a minimum Equivalent
(ii) of 30 days apart from each other.
b) The final selection and communication to the QMS of which producers/sites to Section 4 The CB will inform the certificate holder
inspect shall normally not exceed 48 hours (2 working days) per producer. Cl. in advance of the intended visit. This
4.2.4.3 notification will normally not exceed 48
(ii) hours. In the exceptional cases where it
is impossible for the certificate holder to
accept the proposed date (due to
Equivalent
medical or other justifiable reasons), the
certificate holder will receive one more
chance to be informed of an
unannounced surveillance inspection or
audit
5.5 Unannounced Inspections (Option 1 only) and Audits (QMS only) -

a) The selection of the 10 % shall not only take into account total numbers, but Section 4 The selection of the 10 % shall not only
shall also be calculated and carried out based on risk assessment and Cl. take into account total numbers, but
considering factors such as geography, legislation (where several jurisdictions 4.2.4.3 shall also be calculated and carried out
are covered by the CB), crop type, compliance history, etc. (ii) based on risk assessment and
Equivalent
considering factors such as geography,
legislation (where several jurisdictions
are covered by the CB), crop type,
compliance history, etc.
b) The 10 % shall be calculated for a 12-month period. The number of Section 4 The 10 % shall be calculated for a 12-
unannounced inspections and audits per 12-month period shall reflect 10 % of Cl. month period. The number of
the certificates issued without QMS included and with QMS included, 4.2.4.3 unannounced inspections and audits per
respectively. (ii) 12-month period shall reflect 10 % of the Equivalent
certificates issued without QMS
included and with QMS included,
respectively.
c) The 10 % shall be distributed among the countries where the CB has certificate Not applicable as on-date
NA Only India is covered
holders and it shall be representative of the countries.
d) The calculation of the 10 % shall be carried out per scope. Section 4 Unannounced QMS audit to 10% of
Cl. certificate holders that shall be carried
Equivalent
4.2.4.4. out per scope.
(iii)
e) There shall be a minimum of one inspection or audit per year and scope; i.e. if There shall be a minimum of one
the CB has ≤10 Option 1 certified producers, at least one producer shall be inspection or audit per year and scope;
inspected, and/or if the CB has ≤10 Option 2 certificate holders, at least one i.e. if the CB has ≤10 Option 1 certified
shall be audited annually. producers, at least one producer shall
Equivalent
be inspected, and/or if the CB has ≤10
Option 2 certificate holders, at least one
shall be audited annually
f) CBs with only one Option 2 certified producer group shall perform an Section 4 CBs with only one Option 2 certified
unannounced QMS audit at least every 2 years. Cl. producer group shall perform an
Equivalent
4.2.4.4.(ii
unannounced QMS audit at least every 2
i) years.
g) Program assessments may count towards the number of unannounced Section 4 Program assessments may count
inspections or audits per year. The CB shall carry out the follow-up of the non- Cl. towards the number of unannounced
conformances found during that Certification Integrity Program assessment. 4.13.5 inspections or audits per year. The CB
shall carry out the follow-up of the non- Equivalent
conformances found during that
IndG.A.P. Certification Integrity Program
assessment.
h) Annual regular inspections/audits and unannounced inspections/audits shall be Section 4 Annual regular inspections/audits and
carried out during 2 separate visits that shall be a minimum of 30 days apart Cl. unannounced inspections/audits shall
from each other. 4.2.4.3 be carried out during 2 separate visits Equivalent
(ii) that shall be a minimum of 30 days
apart from each other.
5.6 Inspection of Product Handling Units (Option 2 and Option 1 Multisites with Chapter not applicable if your
QMS) scheme does not allow neither
-
implemented a QMS
a) The CB shall inspect central product handling units (i.e. less than one product Section 4 Announced QMS audit shall be
handling unit per producer group member/production site), using the combined Cl. undertaken at the central
QMS and product handling checklist made available by GLOBALG.A.P. 4.2.4.3 iioffice/administrative center of the
Equivalent
However, in aquaculture, sampling of product handling units is not possible. (b) producer group or multisite company
tabulated and at the central product handling
facility/facilities
b) Where the product handling does not take place centrally, but on the production Section 4 Where the product handling does not
sites of each producer member, this factor shall be taken into account when Cl. take place centrally, but on the
determining the sample of producers to be inspected. In this case, the CB shall 4.2.4.4 production sites of each producer
use the normal IFA checklist per inspected producer. member, this factor shall be taken into
account when determining the sample Equivalent
of producers to be inspected. In this
case, the CB shall use the applicable
check lists per inspected producer.
c) For the internal inspections, every product handling unit shall be inspected. Section 4 A minimum of one internal inspection of
Cl. each registered producer production site
4.2.4.4 (i) and product handling facility (PHU) shall
be carried out by internal inspectors Equivalent
before the first CB inspection and
thereafter once annually
5.7 External Inspections and Audits of Approved Modified Checklists (AMC)/ To be updated once benchmarking is
NA NA
Equivalent Schemes granted
a) Benchmarking: The scheme applying for benchmarking is assessed for
equivalence by comparing content and performance criteria with
NA NA
GLOBALG.A.P. Refer to the 'Benchmarking Regulations' for more information.
b) Scheme rules: For AMC (approved modified checklists) the GLOBALG.A.P.

General Regulations apply. For equivalent schemes, see the corresponding NA NA
scheme General Regulations.
c) Benchmark validation: The individual producer/producer group will be the
certificate holder once certified. For validating certification, all legal entities shall NA NA
be registered in the GLOBALG.A.P. Database.
d) GLOBALG.A.P. approved CBs: All certification carried out within a full
benchmarked standard shall be carried out by CBs approved by GLOBALG.A.P. NA NA
or by the corresponding scheme owner.
e) Frequency: The applicant scheme shall ensure verification of producers
according to the rules for Option 1 and of producer groups/multisites with a NA NA
QMS according to the rules for Option 2.
6. CERTIFICATION PROCESS -
6.1 General -
a) The person who makes the certification decision or at least one member of the Section 5 The person who makes the certification
certification committee of the CB shall comply with auditor qualifications as set Cl. A decision or at least one member of the
out in Annex III.2 for the scope the certificate is being issued for. In case the 4.1.4.3 certification committee of the CB shall
certification decision is related to Option 1 and does not include a QMS, the CB comply with auditor qualifications as set
still needs to have one person of the certification decision committee complying out in evaluator competence clause.. Equivalent
with auditor qualification. This person however, does not need to attend and
pass the face-to-face QMS auditor training or to have 10 days experience in
management systems audits.
b) Each CB shall be responsible for the information filed: Documentation related to Section 4 . The CB shall be responsible for the
GLOBALG.A.P. procedures or GLOBALG.A.P. clients shall be made available to Cl. data submitted to IndG.A.P. sect Equivalent
the AB and to GLOBALG.A.P. on request. 4.2.4.4.
c) In case of an Option 1 multisite with no QMS, all production sites where a Section 4 In case of an Option 1 multisite with no
registered product is produced shall be inspected before the certificate can be Cl. 3.1.1 QMS, all production sites where a
issued (if not, it is parallel production). In case of an Option 1 multisite with QMS registered product is produced shall be
Equivalent
implemented, rules for adding new sites are explained in General Regulations inspected before the certificate can be
Part II 11. 'Registration of Additional Producers or Production Sites to the issued.
Certificate'.
d) On completion of the full evaluation process, a full written report will be Section On completion of the full evaluation
produced which summarizes the evaluation activity undertaken (date of the 4.2.4.4. process, a full written report will be
inspection, sites and facilities inspected, and duration of inspection/audit), Cl. (ii) h, i produced which summarizes the
provides objective evidence and information on how the producer or the evaluation activity undertaken (date of
producer group complies with the requirements of the standard, and where the inspection, sites and facilities
applicable, lists any non-compliances and/or non-conformances identified. inspected, and duration of
inspection/audit), provides objective Equivalent
evidence and information on how the
producer or the producer group
complies with the requirements of the
standard, and where applicable, lists
any non-compliances and/or non-
conformances identified.
e) The producer/producer group representative shall sign or confirm the inspection Section 5 The producer/producer group
and audit outcome (including at least the scope of the inspection/audit, the Cl. A representative shall sign or confirm the
result in % of compliance for the different levels of control points, list of findings, 4.1.2.2 inspection and audit outcome during the
and duration) during the closing meeting. A documented or electronic m. closing meeting. A documented or Equivalent
confirmation by the producer is equal to the ‘signature’ of the producer. electronic confirmation by the producer
is equal to the ‘signature’ of the
producer.
f) Compliance is indicated with a “Yes” (for compliant), “No” (for not compliant), Describe your scheme Section 5 Compliance is indicated with a “Yes” (for
and “N/A” (for not applicable). Control points that are indicated as “No N/A” requirements on how to Cl compliant), “No” (for not compliant), and
cannot be answered as “not applicable”. In exceptions in which the control point complete the checklist A.6.1.3.4 “N/A” (for not applicable). Control points
is not applicable, the answer shall be given as “yes” with a clear justification. j that are indicated as “No N/A” cannot be
answered as “not applicable”. In
Equivalent
exceptions in which the control point is
not applicable, the answer shall be given
as “yes” with a clear justification.
g) Comments shall be recorded according to the 'Inspection Method and Section 5 Comments shall be recorded according
Justification Guideline' to enable the audit trail to be reviewed after the event and Cl to the 'Inspection Method and
shall include details of evidences checked during the inspection. If there is no A.6.1.3.4 Justification Guideline' to enable the
'Inspection and Justification Guideline' published for a given sub-scope or j audit trail to be reviewed after the event
standard, it is obligatory to provide comments for all the complied, non- and shall include details of evidences
compliant and not applicable Major Musts and QMS control points as well as to checked during the inspection. If there is
all non-compliant and not applicable Minor Must control points inspected/audited no 'Inspection and Justification
in all external inspections/audits (by CB) and internal inspections/audits. For the Guideline' published for a given sub-
self-assessments (Option 1), it is obligatory to provide comments for all the scope or standard, it is obligatory to
non-compliant and not applicable Major Must and Minor Must control points and provide comments for all the complied,
compliance criteria. Comments and evidences, such as which document(s) non-compliant and not applicable Major
were sampled, workers interviewed, etc., shall be site- and product-specific and Musts and QMS control points as well
included in the checklist to ensure that all the control points have been properly as to all non-compliant and not
assessed for all applicable sites and products. applicable Minor Must control points
inspected/audited in all external
Equivalent
inspections/audits (by CB) and internal
inspections/audits. For the self-
assessments (Option 1), it is obligatory
to provide comments for all the non-
compliant and not applicable Major Must
and Minor Must control points and
compliance criteria. Comments and
evidences, such as which document(s)
were sampled, workers interviewed,
etc., shall be site- and product-specific
and included in the checklist to ensure
that all the control points have been
properly assessed for all applicable
sites and products.
h) For producer groups and multisite producers with QMS the evaluation report Describe what checklist shall Section 5 For producer groups and multisite
format shall be based on the QMS checklist (available on www.globalgap.org). be used for QMS audits Cl. A producers with QMS the evaluation
The evaluation report shall form the basis by which a decision can be made on 4.5.5 report format shall be based on the
the award of a certificate to the group. QMS check list(available on
Equivalent
www.qcin.org) .The evaluation report
shall form the basis by which a decision
can be made on the award of a
certificate to the group
i) The CB report shall contain Date the
of following: -
(i) Acceptance Notes' section of the official GLOBALG.A.P.
All points listed in the 'Inspection Describe the minimum Section 5
checklist Audit information to be included in
Accepting CB Certificate valid for 12 months Cl They shall produce timely and accurate
date the CB inspection report A.6.1.3.4 reports for the inspection done by them
j which needs to be signed to be auditee
Outgoing CB Certificate valid to Certification
Decision during the closing meet. All fields will be Equivalent
filled by the evaluators and any thing
which is mandatory (No N/A) will be
No need to be mandatorily filled during the
Certification evaluation.
(ii) Scope of the inspection/audit: company, site, PHU, and product information Section 4
according to the Annex I.2. Products, production area/quantity, sites/members, Cl. The document will be shared with the
country of destination, handling, and harvest included or excluded, product 4.2.4.4 entity before the audit and will be
handling takes place in-field or in a facility or in both, broodstock or seedling (d) considered while defining the
purchased or not, product attributes (PP/PO, covered/non-covered, first or certification scope. Scope of the
further harvest), etc. shall be included. inspection/audit: company, site, PHU,
and product information shall be as per
Equivalent
the products, production area/quantity,
sites/members, country of destination,
handling, and harvest included or
excluded, product handling takes place
in-field or in a facility or in both product
attributes (PP/PO, covered/non-
covered, first or further harvest).
(iii) Calculation of the total applicable Major Must, Minor Must, and Recommendation Section 4
control points, and % of the Minor Must non-conformances Cl. Explained in detail in the mentioned Equivalent
4.3.2.3. cluase
(iv) List of non-compliances, non-conformances and follow up actions. This Section 4
includes the relevant control point, the observation of what has been non- Cl. a. The final audit report and result can
complied/conformed, evidence of non-fulfillment of the requirement, deadline for 4.2.4.4. only be concluded after both the QMS
corrective action, description of the corrective action by the producer, reference (ii) i and the minimum sample of producer
to objective evidence of implementation of the corrective action, evaluation members/production sites are
result of the corrective action (open/closed), and the relevant dates of these evaluated. The audit report shall
actions. consists of list of non-compliances, non-
Equivalent
conformances and follow up actions.
This includes a summary of finding of
each clause along with the objective
evidence which shall be documented in
format of CB with consent of the auditee
with information of closure of the NCs
as per the categorization.
(v) Conclusion of compliance or not Section 4 All non conformances shall be closed
Cl. and compliance to be recorded before Equivalent
4.3.5.4 the certification.
(vi) Certifier/reviewer(s) name Section 5 Details of review and certifier mentioned
Cl. A in the mentioned clauses Equivalent
6.1.3.
j) Stage of the report, e.g. preliminary or final. The CB may further define different Section 4 The entire clause and sub clause handle
report stages. The fully completed inspection/audit checklist including all Cl. 4.2.4 evaluation and report.
applicable control points, comments/justification per control point (where
Equivalent
required) and the objective evidence of implementation of the corrective action
shall be available. It is not necessarily part of the final report, but must be
available on request.
k) Date of certification decision may be recorded in other places/system of the CB, Cerfiicat Certificate certificate format in addition
not necessarily in the report. e to the report of CB
formats Equivalent
have the
same
l) Copies of the report, the objective evidences of implementation of the corrective Section 5 All information gained by QCI and its
actions, or the fully completed inspection/audit checklist shall only be provided Annex 5A personnel in QCI’s direct dealing with
to other parties if the applicant provides access by written authorization except Cl. 2.10 CBs other than information already in
to the regulatory authorities when requested according to the applicable national the public domain will be treated as
legislation, and the AB and CB. confidential and will not, subject to the
law of the land, be divulged without prior
Equivalent
m) The CB report (e.g. audit report, corrective action report, etc.) must be Section 5 All information gained by QCI and its
protected or otherwise controlled to prevent unauthorized modification or Annex 5A personnel in QCI’s direct dealing with
tampering prior to distribution. Cl. 2.10 CBs other than information already in
the public domain will be treated as
confidential and will not, subject to the
law of the land, be divulged without prior
Equivalent
6.2 Inspection Duration -

a) The inspection report shall include a recording of the inspection duration. Section 5 All fields will be filled by the evaluators
Cl. A and any thing which is mandatory (No
6.1.3.4 j ii N/A) will be need to be mandatorily filled
during the evaluation. They shall also Equivalent
record the timings and other details of
the inspection report.
b) A sufficient inspection duration shall allow the auditor/inspector to have an Section 4 Date, time, and inspection duration of all
opening meeting with the farm management (re-confirm the scope, etc.), Cl. evaluation both off-site and on-site
inspect all applicable control points, inspect all products of the inspection scope; 4.3.10.5 modules of each audit shall be recorded
visit all production, storage, processing and other critical locations (e.g. water (f) by the evaluator. Sufficient time will be Equivalent
source), inspect the used machinery, interview personnel, evaluate the records, allocated to the inspection
complete the checklist with sufficient comments and present the results to the
producer right after the inspection has finished.
c) Additional requirements and guidance on the minimum inspection duration are
NA NA
described in the respective scope-specific rules.
6.2.1 Unannounced Inspections (Option 1 without QMS): -

a) The duration of unannounced inspections (Option 1) shall not be shorter than 2 Section 4 The duration of unannounced
hours. Cl.4.2.4. inspections (Option 1) shall not be
Equivalent
3 shorter than 2 hours.
b) When made available, the CB may use the checklist for unannounced Describe what checklist to use Section 4 When made available, the CB may use
inspections. for unannounced inspections Cl. the checklist for unannounced
Equivalent
4.9.4.6 inspections.
6.3 Producer Non-Conformance and Sanctions Section 4 The inspection shall be carried out with
Cl. the use of the checklist. Equivalent
4.9.4.6
See also General Regulations Part I, 6.4 'Sanctions' Section
NA NA
Cl.
a) All corrections and corrective actions shall be assessed; with clarification Section Various clauses to address the issue
provided to show whether the action(s) taken and evidence provided are 5 Cl. Equivalent
sufficient to close the non-conformance. A.8.7
b) Evidence of the resolution of non-conformances can be provided in the form of Section 4 a. The final audit report and result can
documentary evidence and/or photographic evidence as appropriate. Evidences Cl. only be concluded after both the QMS
shall be filed and shall be made available to GLOBALG.A.P. on request. 4.2.4.4. and the minimum sample of producer
(ii) i members/production sites are
evaluated. The audit report shall
consists of list of non-compliances, non-
conformances and follow up actions.
This includes a summary of finding of
each clause along with the objective Equivalent
evidence which shall be documented in
format of CB with consent of the auditee
with information of closure of the NCs
as per the categorization. The evidence
may also include documents or
photographs as means of compliance.
c) There may be occasions where demonstration of the resolution of a non- Section 4 If the surveillance evaluation results in
conformance can only be confirmed by a further site visit. Where this is Cl. 4.4.8 an infructuous visit due to any reason,
required, a charge may result. the CB shall conduct another
surveillance evaluation. Such additional Equivalent
evaluations may be charged to the
certified unit as decided by the CB.
d) All non-conformances with the QMS shall be resolved before a certificate can Section 4 The IndG.A.P. certificate can only be
be issued. Cl. issued to the applicant legal entity and
Equivalent
4.3.10.1 only after all NCs have been resolved
e) Satisfactory corrective actions shall be completed to achieve the approval level Section 4 The IndG.A.P. certificate can only be
on a producers and/or production site level before a certificate can be issued to Cl. issued to the applicant legal entity and
Equivalent
the group or company. 4.3.10.1 only after all NCs have been resolved
f) Lifting of a sanction: A sanction will not run out with the cycle but stays with the Section 4 If non-conformance is detected, the CB
GGN until such time that the non-conformance is closed. Cl. shall apply a sanction (warning,
4.3.7.1 suspension, or cancellation) as
indicated in this section. The sanction Equivalent
stays and will not run out with the cycle
if the non-conformance is not closed.
6.3.1 Open Non-Conformance -

The status “open non-conformance” cannot be given to producer group Section 4 All non-conformances shall be closed
members’ products. Cl. and compliance to be recorded before
4.3.5.4 the certification. The status open non- Equivalent
conformance cannot be given to
producer group members products.
6.4 Paper Certificate Requirements -
a) After a positive certification decision, the CB shall issue a certificate according See sheet GR I-Annex 3 for Section 4 4.3.3.1.The CB shall grant certification
to the latest version of the GLOBALG.A.P. certificate template. the GLOBALG.A.P. certificate Cl. a paper certificate or e-format after
template 4.3.3.1/ ensuring:
4.3.10.5 i.complete compliance to the
Certification Criteria based on evaluation
reports resulting in positive certification
decision,
Equivalent
ii.certification scheme requirements,
and
iii.satisfactory resolution of
nonconformities raised.
/The paper certificate issued by a CB
shall conform to the available templates
of IndG.A.P.
b) The paper certificate may only be issued based on the information available at Section 3 The paper certificate shall match the
that time in the GLOBALG.A.P. Database for that unique GGN. Annex information available in the IndG.A.P.
Equivalent
3C Cl. registry for that UIN at the time of
6.1.12 issuing.
c) A list of all the producers, production sites, and PHUs to which the certificate Please Details and annex complies to the
relates shall be issued in an appendix referred to in the certificate. The CB shall refer to same
keep this list up-to-date. the
certificat
e format Equivalent
Section 6
Annexure
6B
d) GLOBALG.A.P. CBs or their subcontracted parties may issue communications N/A Only CBs are authorised to
other than the certificate related to the producer status (registered, audited, etc.) communicate the status of the client.
as long as it is clear that it is not a certificate and it contains the sentence: The Please refer section 4 and 5. Equivalent
actual GLOBALG.A.P. status of this producer is always displayed at:
www.globalgap.org/search.
7. TRANSFER BETWEEN CERTIFICATION BODIES Describe in this chapter which Section
equivalent requirements you Cl.
have in your scheme -
management rules
a) This explains how to proceed when producers that are found in the Section 5 Various clauses handle the said
GLOBALG.A.P. Database change from the original GLOBALG.A.P. approved Annex 5A requirement.
CB [hereinafter referred to as the “outgoing CB”] to another GLOBALG.A.P.
approved CB [hereinafter referred to as the “accepting CB”]. The objective is to
Equivalent
assure the maintenance of the integrity of GLOBALG.A.P. certificates issued by
one CB and to guarantee that a producer’s history within GLOBALG.A.P. is
addressed in the review process when entering into contract with a
GLOBALG.A.P. CB.
b) These are the minimum requirements for the transfer of producers found in the Section 5 The CBs shall have process for on
GLOBALG.A.P. Database (and, where applicable, their corresponding Annex 5A boarding of applicants coming from
certificates) between CBs working with GLOBALG.A.P. CBs may implement Cl. 3.11. other CBs. They shall be transparent in
procedures or actions, which are more stringent than those contained herein, giving all the required information as
provided that a producer’s or producer group’s freedom to choose a CB is not desired by the other CB in terms of the NA NA
unduly or unfairly constrained. last audit report, NC listing and action
taken, copy of certificate and any other
documents that clarifies the status of
the clients seeking transfer.
c) Only producers and producer groups registered in the Database may change Section 5 The CBs shall have process for on
CBs. All producers shall first resolve any outstanding sanction(s) before being Annex 5A boarding of applicants coming from
able to transfer to a new CB. In case a sanctioned producer wants to change Cl. 3.11. other CBs. They shall be transparent in
CB and the certification cycle has already expired, as an exception, the outgoing AND giving all the required information as
CB can lift the non-conformance of an expired certificate without having Section desired by the other CB in terms of the
received evidences of corrective actions. But, in this case, the outgoing CB 4.3.4.7 last audit report, NC listing and action
shall ensure that the accepting CB is fully aware of the cause of the non- taken, copy of certificate and any other
conformance. documents that clarifies the status of
the clients seeking transfer. Equivalent
AND
4.3.7.4. ONLY the CB or the producer
group that has issued the sanction is
entitled to lift it, provided there is
sufficient and timely evidence of
corrective action (either through a follow-
up visit or other written or visual
evidence).
d) The accepting CB shall keep the existing GGN of the transferred producer or Section 5 In case client moves from one CB to
producer group. Double registration is not allowed (i.e. one producer or Annex 5A another, the CB transferring the client
producer group can have only one GGN even if the same producer or producer Cl. 3.12. shall close the registration process
group is affiliated with more than one CB). AND before handing over all details including
Section the UIN no. will be continued for the
4.3.4.7 / purpose of continuity and traceability. Equivalent
Section 3
Annex
3C Cl.
6.1.13
e) The accepting CB shall close the registration process, including entering into a Section 5 In case client moves from one CB to
sublicense and certification agreement with the producer/producer group before Annex 5A another, the CB transferring the client
accepting the transfer. The transfer of producers between CBs can take place Cl. 3.12. shall close the registration process
when a producer’s or producer group’s certificate has expired and also if there / Section before handing over all details including
is no binding service contract between the producer and the outgoing CB. 4.3.4.7 the UIN no. will be continued for the
/ Section purpose of continuity and traceability.
Equivalent
3 Annex
3C Cl.
6.1.14
f) The producer or producer group shall apply for certification for the next cycle to Section 5 The CBs shall have process for on
another CB (“accepting CB”). Annex 5A boarding of applicants coming from
Cl. 3.11. other CBs. They shall be transparent in
Equivalent
giving all the required information as
desired by the other CB in terms of the
last audit report,
g) The outgoing CB may shorten the validity of the issued certificate. Section 4 The CB may shorten the certification
Cl. cycle and the validity but cannot prolong Equivalent
4.3.10.5 it.
h) If the "Date of Acceptance" (signing of the 'GLOBALG.A.P. Sublicense and Section 4 The requirements of application review
Certification Agreement') and "Date of Audit" are after the outgoing CB’s and other sections will address the
Equivalent
certificate expiry date, there will be a period when the producer does not have a issue and inform the client seeking
valid certificate. transer.
.
NA NA
i) If, however, the "Date of Acceptance" (signing of the 'GLOBALG.A.P. Section 4 If, however, the "Date of Acceptance"
Sublicense and Certification Agreement') and perhaps also the "Date of Audit" (signing of the 'IndG.A.P. Sublicense
are before the outgoing CB’s certificate expiry date, the certification decision and Certification Agreement') and
can only take effect as soon as the certificate expires. In this case, the perhaps also the "Date of Audit" are
certification cycle of the producer will remain the same as before. before the outgoing CB’s certificate
Equivalent
expiry date, the certification decision can
only take effect as soon as the
certificate expires. In this case, the
certification cycle of the producer will
remain the same as before.
j) The outgoing CB remains responsible
Date of until its certificate expires. The producer Section 5 The CBs shall have process for on
may sign a 'GLOBALG.A.P. Acceptance
Sub-license
Audit and Certification Agreement'
Accepting CB with
Certificate valid themonths
for 12 Annex 5A boarding of applicants coming from
date
accepting CB while under contract with the outgoing CB. The 'GLOBALG.A.P. Cl. 3.11. other CBs. They shall be transparent in
Sub-license and Certification
Outgoing CB Certificate valid to Agreement' is binding for the accepting CB only giving all the required information as
once the outgoing CB has released the producer’s GGN in the GLOBALG.A.P. desired by the other CB in terms of the Equivalent
Certification
Database. last audit report, NC listing and action
Decision
k) If, during the validity of the certificate issued by the outgoing CB, the accepting Section 5 The CBs shall have process for on
CB detects non-conformities that are not closed after 28 days, the accepting Annex 5A boarding of applicants coming from
CB shall inform the outgoing CB about the non-conformities detected so that it Cl. 3.11. other CBs. They shall be transparent in
can take appropriate follow-up actions. giving all the required information as
desired by the other CB in terms of the Equivalent
last audit report, NC listing and action
. Section
Cl.
NA NA
Note 1: If the certification decision is made after the outgoing CB certificate has Note 1: If the certification decision is
expired, even if the "Dates of Acceptance" and audit were before the expiration made after the outgoing CB certificate
date, there will be a period when the producer will not have a valid certificate. has expired, even if the "Dates of
Acceptance" and audit were before the Equivalent
expiration date, there will be a period
when the producer will not have a valid
certificate.
Note 2: In case of transfer, the registration of products in the Database might Section Note 2: In case of transfer, the
not be finalized before the inspection and the certification decision might not be Cl. registration of products in the Database
taken within 28 days. might not be finalized before the
Equivalent
inspection and the certification decision
might not be taken within 28 days.
8. CERTIFICATION BODY SANCTIONS If your scheme manages a

system of chertification body
sanctions describe in this
chapter which equivalent -
8.1 General Rules -

a) The GLOBALG.A.P. Board defines the types and levels of sanctions described Section 4 Sanction and its management are
here. Cl. 4.3.7 written here NA NA
b) Appeals against a sanction proposed by the GLOBALG.A.P. Secretariat or by Section 4 The producer shall either resolve the
the Integrity Surveillance Committee (ISC; see below) shall be received within 5 Cl. non-conformances communicated or
working days after the receipt of sanction notification. The ISC or the 4.3.8.1 appeal to the CB in writing within 5 days
GLOBALG.A.P. Secretariat evaluates the appeals. The second appeal against a against the non-conformances, NA NA
re-confirmed sanction by the ISC follows the arbitration procedure as described explaining the reasons for the appeal.
in the 'GLOBALG.A.P. License and Certification Agreement' and in the
'Equivalent Certification System Owner Agreement'.
c) GLOBALG.A.P. has established an Integrity Surveillance Committee (ISC), Describe in this and the next Section 4 The integrity program of IndG.A.P. shall
which decides on the sanctions as outlined in this document, based on a case- line who takes decisions on Cl. have personnel from the PAD Division
by-case approach. certification body sanctions 4.13.13 including some personnel from other Equivalent
and the composition of the Boards and Division for managing the
respective committee activity.
d) The ISC consists of: Section 4
Cl. -
4.13.6.
(i) 3 permanent and 2 substitute member Section 4 The integrity program of IndG.A.P. shall
Cl. have personnel from the PAD Division
4.13.6. including some personnel from other NA NA
Boards and Division for managing the
activity.
(ii) A representative of the GLOBALG.A.P. Secretariat who may participate in the Section 4 The integrity program of IndG.A.P. shall
ISC meetings Cl. have personnel from the PAD Division
activity.
(iii) A representative of the accreditation bodies who may participate as an Section 4 The integrity program of IndG.A.P. shall
independent observer Cl. have personnel from the PAD Division
activity.
(iv) A public sector observer who may participate, but without voting rights Section 4 The integrity program of IndG.A.P. shall
activity.
(v) A representative of the concerned equivalent scheme owner invited by the ISC Section 4 The integrity program of IndG.A.P. shall
activity.
e) The ISC may take any of the following actions: Section 4
Cl. -
4.13.6.
(i) Issue sanctions as defined in section 9.3 of this document Section 4 The integrity program of IndG.A.P. shall
4.13.6. including some personnel from other Equivalent
activity.
(ii) Request additional/extra integrity assessments of CBs Section 4 The integrity program of IndG.A.P. shall
4.13.6. including some personnel from other Equivalent
activity.
(iii) Decide that the sanctioned CB has to pay the cost of the assessment or re- Section 4 The financial related to activities of this
assessment visit(s). The rate of any assessment visit and the necessary travel Cl. aspect shall be governed by the
time is EUR 1000 per day including travel costs. If an assessment visit is 4.13.7 principle of penalizing the defaulter or
NA NA
planned to exceed 3 days, the ISC shall approve. else the SO will bear the cost of the
activities including assessment carried
out at producer’s project.
(iv) Pronounce fines Section 4 The financial related to activities of this
Cl. aspect shall be governed by the
4.13.7 principle of penalizing the defaulter or
Equivalent
else the SO will bear the cost of the
(v) Require the CB to reimburse the costs directly linked to the investigation and Section 4 The financial related to activities of this
sanctioning process of a particular case. The burden of proof of the amount of Cl. aspect shall be governed by the
costs lies with the GLOBALG.A.P. Secretariat. 4.13.7 principle of penalizing the defaulter or
Equivalent
else the SO will bear the cost of the
(vi) Advise the GLOBALG.A.P. Secretariat to cancel the contract with the CB Section 4 The program shall advice the IndG.A.P.
concerned. Cl. secretariat the findings of the Equivalent
4.13.12 assessment and fix responsibility.
(vii) Request that particular inspectors/auditors, who have not performed according Section 4 In case the Certification Integrity
to the GLOBALG.A.P. General Regulations, repeat the online exam in the Cl. Program results show a low auditing
Equivalent
presence of a GLOBALG.A.P. Secretariat representative. The CB shall cover 4.13.9 level, the respective auditor shall repeat
the additional exam fee and other expenses. the QMS training.
(viii) Request that particular inspectors/auditors attend a GLOBALG.A.P. approved Section 4 In case the Certification Integrity
training course. The CB shall cover participation, exam fees and other Cl. Program results show a low auditing
Equivalent
expenses. 4.13.10 level, the respective auditor shall repeat
the QMS training.
(ix) The ISC may directly suspend a CB inspector/auditor based on the outcome of Section 4 The program shall advice the IndG.A.P.
one or more integrity assessments and forbid the person to carry out any Cl. secretariat the findings of the Equivalent
inspection/audit in the GLOBALG.A.P. system. 4.13.12 assessment and fix responsibility.
f) By default, sanctions are applicable to the CB as a whole. The ISC may limit the Section 4 The program shall advice the IndG.A.P.
sanctions to scope, sub-scope level or to a geographical area only. Cl. secretariat the findings of the Equivalent
4.13.12 assessment and fix responsibility.
g) Sanctioning steps 1 to 5 (see section 9.3 below) are not necessarily Section
consecutive (e.g. it is possible for a CB after receiving a first warning due to Cl.
NA NA
incomplete database entries, to receive a Red Card and jump to step 4
immediately due to the Certification Integrity Program result).
h) Sanctions will be communicated to the concerned accreditation body and where Section 4 IndG.A.P. Sectt. shall accordingly
applicable to the equivalent certification system owner (ECSO) or to the owner Cl. transmit the information to the AB,
of the approved modified checklist (AMC). 4.13.9 regulator and GLOBALG.A.P. (in case NA NA
Benchmark) within 10 working days
from receiving the report.
i) In case of a CB suspension by the AB or a CB having lost its accreditation due Section 4 The program shall advice the IndG.A.P.
to other circumstances, the CB is not allowed to issue new certificates. The Cl. secretariat the findings of the
ISC’s decision shall take into consideration the reason of the suspension to 4.13.8 assessment and fix responsibility. NA NA
determine whether existing certificates issued by the CB are still valid and shall
consider issuing a Red Card.
j) The ECSO can ask GLOBALG.A.P. to carry out additional integrity Section 4 The program can accept request from
assessments beyond the ones already initiated by GLOBALG.A.P. Cl. the AB, regulator or any stakeholders
GLOBALG.A.P. may charge a separate fee for those additional assessments. 4.13.10. that gives in writing the issue with NA NA
evidence or qualified submissions for
them to take action accordingly.
8.2 Types of Non-Conformances Section
-
Cl.
2 types of non-conformances can lead to sanctioning of CBs. Section 4 Various clauses dealing with Sanction
Cl. 4.3.7 NA NA
8.2.1 Contractual Non-Conformances -

Contractual non-conformances are at hand in the case that CBs are not in Section 5 Contractual non-conformances are at
compliance with contracts signed with GLOBALG.A.P. These may include, but Cl. A hand in the case that CBs are not in
are not limited to: 4.1.3.9 compliance with contracts signed with Equivalent
IndG.A.P. These may include, but are
not limited to:
a) Misleading or false communication on GLOBALG.A.P. certification and logo use INDGAP CP shall not use the Trademark and/or
Sub a IndG.A.P. numerical identifier in any
License manner that discredits or tarnishes the
Equivalent
Agreeme reputation or goodwill of QCI; is false or
nt Cl. misleading;
4.12
b) Refusal to sign the 'GLOBALG.A.P. License and Certification Agreement' and Section 5 At all times comply with these terms of
any amendments after a period set by the GLOBALG.A.P. Secretariat Annexure this Agreement and with the relevant
5A Cl 3.2 Scheme standards, procedure and
a other related documents; Refusal to
Equivalent
sign the document or any other
notification within the stipulated time line
shall result in an non-conformance.
c) Neglecting to pay any of the GLOBALG.A.P. fees (e.g. CB license fee, training Section 5 pay to QCI any outstanding fees prior to
fee, certification license fee, producer registration fee) Annexure approval and pay promptly all fees due
5A Cl 3.2 to QCI, in accordance with the Fee NA NA
i Schedule issued by QCI from time to
time;
d) Failure to provide proof of accreditation within the established periods during CB Section 6 IndG.A.P. scheme has provision for
approval Various provisional approval hence this is not
Equivalent
clauses treated as an NC
e) Confirmed fraud Section 5 if there is evidence of fraudulent

Annexure behaviour, or the CB intentionally
5A Cl 2.8 provides false information or conceals Equivalent
d information
f) Loss of accreditation (based on AB decision) Section 5 The approved CB shall: (a) at all times
Annexure comply with these terms of this
5A Cl 3.2 Agreement and with the relevant
a Scheme standards, procedure and
other related documents; Refusal to
sign the document or any other
notification within the stipulated timeline Equivalent
shall result in an non-conformance. This
includes maintenance of provisional
approval and accreditation or else the
CB shall be non conforming to the
requirements.
8.2.2 Standard or General Regulations Non-Conformances -

a) General Regulation or Standard non-conformances are at hand in the case that Section 5 The approved CB shall offer QCI and its
the CBs do not comply with the rules set out in the General Regulations or do Annexure representatives such reasonable
not interpret the Control Points and Compliance Criteria according to the 5A Cl. access and co-operation as necessary
GLOBALG.A.P. rules. Examples of such non-conformances include but are not 3.1 to enable QCI to monitor conformity with
limited to: this Agreement and the relevant
standard(s). The approved CB shall also
Equivalent
use reasonable endeavours to provide
access to QCI assessors and experts
to its customers’ premises to conduct
assessment activities, as QCI shall
reasonably require.
(i) Not participating in annual compulsory CB trainings Section 5

Annexure Not participating in annual compulsory
5 A .Cl CB trainings Equivalent
3.1 (a)
(ii) Not following the online training requirements Complete this line as well if Section 5
online trainings are not an Annexure Not following the online training
integral part of your scheme, 5 A Cl requirements
Equivalent
but participation in any other 3.1.(b)
trainings by the scheme owner
(iii) Incomplete or late upload of certification data Section 5

Annexure Incomplete or late upload of certification
5A data Equivalent
3.1.(c)
(iv) Unreliable registration and audit data Section 5 QCI reserves the right to withdraw if
Annexure there is evidence of fraudulent
5A Cl 2.8 behaviour, or the CB intentionally
d provides false information or conceals Equivalent
information
(v) No response to GLOBALG.A.P. official communication and/or complaints Section 5 Additionally, QCI reserves the right to
Annexure withdraw approval if no response to
5A Cl 2.8 communication receiving on furnishing Equivalent
e of data
(vi) Confirmed fraud Section 5 Additionally, QCI reserves the right to

Annexure withdraw approval if there is evidence of
5A Cl 2.8 fraudulent behaviour, or the CB Equivalent
d intentionally provides false information or
conceals information
(vii) Not applying approved National Technical Working Group (NTWG) guidelines, QCI has handles the NTWG in INdia
unless justified and communicated to the GLOBALG.A.P. Secretariat NA NA
(viii) Conflict of interest (e.g. consultancy and certification) Section 5 The contract shall also require the
Cl. A personnel to proactively declare about
6.1.5.3. affiliations (personal and professional)
and other jobs/associations like
consultancy, etc which may have
potential for presenting conflict of Equivalent
interest. It shall also include information
about any other association that the
individual feels have the potential for
threat to impartiality.
(ix) Delay or non-application of producer sanctions Section 4 The certification body shall immediately
Cl. A raise sanction without delay to the
4.2.13 producer. Any delay or non-application Equivalent
of sanction shall be raised as an NC.
(x) Inadequate internal training Section 4 The CB shall determine competency

Cl. A requirements (knowledge and skills
6.1.4.2 required for different functions defined in
the CB’s structure) and describe the
Equivalent
mechanism/predefined routes in terms
of education, qualification, experience,
knowledge and skills, training, etc.
(xi) Not complying with the scope of the external inspections Section The AB shall issue a confirmation of
Cl. application including the applied
standard scope and sub-scope to the
Equivalent
applicant CB. The CB shall issue
certificate in compliance with the scope
of external inspections.
(xii) Not obeying CB operational requirements and deadlines, such as not Section 4 (a) use the Scheme logo of QCI only on
responding to corrective actions or delaying of issuance of certificates Cl. 3.2 those certificates (and schedules where
(g) applicable) which fall within the scopes
approved by QCI and commit to follow
Equivalent
the QCI’s policy for the use of the logo;
this shall be issued without delay and
after closure of the NCs.
b) The GLOBALG.A.P. Secretariat, the relevant AB and the GLOBALG.A.P. ISC Section 4 The IndG.A.P. Secretariat, the relevant
shall be responsible for addressing these types of non-conformances. Cl. 4.13 AB and the IndG.A.P. reevant committie
shall be responsible for addressing Equivalent
these types of non-conformances.
9. INTEGRITY PROGRAM (IPRO) If your scheme manages an Section 4

own integrity program describe Cl. 4.13
in this chapter which
equivalent requirements you -
have in your scheme
management rules
The Integrity Program consists of 2 pillars: -

a) Brand Integrity Program (BIPRO) (e.g. contractual issues, database, logo use, Section 4 Integrity Program details the elements to
administrative requirements, complaint management, etc.) Cl. 4.13 address relevant issues Equivalent
b) Certification Integrity Program (CIPRO) (e.g. inspection, audit or certification Section 4 Integrity Program details the elements to
performance of the CB, etc.) Cl. 4.13 address relevant issues Equivalent
c) The sanctioning procedures are illustrated in a flow chart at the end of the Section
NA NA
document. Cl.
9.1 Brand Integrity Program N/A
Equivalent
Brand Integrity Program
The following non-conformances fall under the Brand Integrity Program: N/A
The following non-conformances fall Equivalent
under the Brand Integrity Program:
a) Non-conformances as defined in 8.2. The ISC may be requested to judge the N/A
CB immediately, e.g. 8.2.2a (vi) 'confirmed fraud' Non-conformances as defined in 8.2.
The relevant committie may be
Equivalent
requested to judge the CB immediately,
e.g. 8.2.2a (vi) 'confirmed fraud'
b) Repeated incomplete or missing registration in the GLOBALG.A.P. Database as N/A

defined in section 9.3 'Sanctioning Steps for Certificton Bodies' Repeated incomplete or missing
registration in the IndG.A.P. Database
Equivalent
as defined in section 9.3 'Sanctioning
Steps for Certificton Bodies'
c) Any outstanding payment of invoices accepted by the CB that has not been
settled within 3 months after the second written warning by the GLOBALG.A.P.
NA NA
Secretariat will result in a Red Card, and finally in step 5, a contract
cancellation.
d) Incomplete or wrong database entries and/or issued certificates N/A
Incomplete or wrong database entries Equivalent
and/or issued certificates
e) The sanction level derived from database entries will be re-set (annulled) in N/A
case the CB does not exceed the threshold (5 GGNs or 1 % of the total number The sanction level derived from
of GGNs registered under a CB, whichever is higher) within 12 months after the database entries will be re-set (annulled)
latest sanction or after the start of the monitoring process. in case the CB does not exceed the
threshold (5 registrations or 1 % of the
Equivalent
total number of registrations registered
under a CB, whichever is higher) within
12 months after the latest sanction or
after the start of the monitoring process.
9.2 Certification Integrity Program -

The Certification Integrity Program is risk based and consists of 2 kinds of
-
assessments:
a) Office assessments to check CB certification performance Section 4 The certification integrity program shall
Cl. include two kinds of assessment which
4.13.14 are office based assessment and on-
site assessment aimed at monitoring Equivalent
CB certification performance and CB
inspection and audit performance.
b) Producer assessments or witness CB assessments to check CB inspction and Section 4 The certification integrity program shall
audit performance Cl. include two kinds of assessment which
4.13.14 are office based assessment and on-
site assessment aimed at monitoring Equivalent
CB certification performance and CB
inspection and audit performance.
9.2.1 Evaluation and Classification of Assessment Results -

a) Each assessment is documented in a Certification Integrity Program Section 4 The integrity program of IndG.A.P. shall
assessment report. A representative of each assessed site (producer, producer Cl. have personnel from the PAD Division
group, or CB office) shall sign the assessment report. 4.13.6 including some personnel from other
Boards and Division for managing the Equivalent
activity. Assessment shall be signed by
any of the personnel if the program.
b) Each Certification Integrity Program assessment report is sent to the CB, to the Section 4 The information collected by IndG.A.P.
accreditation body and, where applicable, to the ECSO/AMCO. Accreditation Cl. regarding the CBs and their activities,
bodies are encouraged to use it as an input for their next assessment. CBs and 4.13.2 including records of the Integrity
ECSO/AMCO shall use these reports as a management feedback for their Program and the complaint Equivalent
continuous improvement processes. management system, is made available
on the request to ABs for facilitating
accreditation evaluation.
c) Evidence from one or more classified Certification Integrity Program N/A

assessment report and the failure of the CB to demonstrate improvement from
previous assessments are the basis for GLOBALG.A.P. to propose an overall
performance classification of the CB to the ISC. The CB will be informed about
NA
their proposed performance classification and shall be given the opportunity to
respond in a written statement within 14 (fourteen) days after notification. The
relevant AB and where applicable the ECSO/AMCO shall be notified by
GLOBALG.A.P.
d) ISC decision-making is based on all the following: Section 4
Cl. 4.13 -
(i) The individual assessment reports presented by the GLOBALG.A.P. Secretariat Section 4 Program assessments may count
taking into consideration all previous assessments. Cl. towards the number of unannounced
4.13.1 inspections or audits per year. The CB
assessment.
(ii) The proposed performance classification by GLOBALG.A.P. N/A NA
(iii) The CB’s written statement (feedback). N/A NA
e) The assessment reports submitted to the ISC are anonymous and shall not Section 4 All activities shall be confidential and will
disclose the name of the CB(s) involved. Cl. be restricted on need to know basis. Equivalent
4.13.11
f) The GLOGALG.A.P. Secretariat may request a summary of follow-up Section 4 IndG.A.P. Sectt. shall accordingly
measures, but not necessarily require a corrective action plan on each case. Cl. transmit the information to the AB,
4.13.9 regulator and GLOBALG.A.P. (in case
Benchmarked) within 10 working days
from receiving the report. The response Equivalent
from the CB/produce shall also be
shared with the AB, regulator and
GLOBALG.A.P. (in case Benchmarked).
g) In case the CB representative is present and accepts the assessment findings, Section 4 In case the CB representative is present
the integrity assessor can decide that the CB can book this integrity Cl. 4.13 and accepts the assessment findings,
assessment as an unannounced inspection/audit under the 10 % rule. the integrity assessor can decide that
the CB can book this integrity Equivalent
assessment as an unannounced
inspection/audit under the 10 % rule.
h) The CB is expected to follow-up the findings of the integrity assessment and Section 4 Program assessments may count
ensure that the producer complies with the certification requirements. Cl. towards the number of unannounced
assessment.
9.2.1.1 Classification
-
Classification #1 -
(i) Definition: Section 4 (i) Definition:
Cl. 4.13 Equivalent
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Unacceptable performance, which puts the overall competency of the CB in Section 4 Unacceptable performance, which puts
question: Serious infringements of the GLOBALG.A.P. or an equivalent Cl. 4.13 the overall competency of the CB in
standard’s rules are observed. These include, but are not limited to, objective question: Serious infringements of the
evidence for: InndG.A.P. or an equivalent standard’s Equivalent
rules are observed. These include, but
are not limited to, objective evidence for:
• Deliberate and/or repeated ignorance or negligence of the GLOBALG.A.P. or Section 4 • Deliberate and/or repeated ignorance
an equivalent standard’s regulations. Cl. 4.13 or negligence of the IndG.A.P. or an
Equivalent
equivalent standard’s regulations.
• Misuse of the GLOBALG.A.P. or an equivalent standard’s license. Section 4 • Misuse of the GLOBALG.A.P. or an
Cl. 4.13 equivalent standard’s license.
Equivalent
• One or more serious technical failures in the inspection/audit process. Section 4 • One or more serious technical failures
Cl. 4.13 in the inspection/audit process.
Equivalent
• A large number of minor technical failures in the inspection/audit process. Section 4 • A large number of minor technical
Cl. 4.13 failures in the inspection/audit process. Equivalent
• Verified fraud. Section 4 • Verified fraud.

Cl. 4.13 Equivalent
(ii) Procedure -
a) Further assessment(s) can be planned to investigate whether it was an Section 4 The program shall advice the IndG.A.P.
isolated incident or a general way of working, but one single assessment can Cl. 4.13 secretariat the findings of the Equivalent
also result in classification #1. .8 assessment and fix responsibility.
b) The CB is put forward to the ISC immediately and implements Section 4 IndG.A.P. Sectt. shall accordingly
corrections/corrective actions on the farm and CB levels immediately. Cl. transmit the information to the AB,
Benchmarked) within 10 working days
from receiving the report. The response Equivalent
from the CB/produce shall also be
shared with the AB, regulator and
GLOBALG.A.P. (in case Benchmarked).
c) The CB reports its immediate remedial action to the GLOBALG.A.P. Section 4 The response from the CB/produce
Secretariat and where applicable to the ECSO/AMCO. Cl. shall also be shared with the AB,
Equivalent
Benchmarked).
Classification #2 -
(i) Definition -
a) Very poor performance, which implies serious and immediate improvement Section 4 a) Very poor performance, which implies
measures by the CB: A number of assessments raise serious doubts and Cl. 4.13 serious and immediate improvement
concerns. .15 measures by the CB: A number of Equivalent
assessments raise serious doubts and
concerns.
b) Deliberate mismanagement is suspected, but objective evidence of fraud Section 4 b) Deliberate mismanagement is
was not found. Actual (i.e. not only potential, but actually present) food safety Cl. 4.13 suspected, but objective evidence of
danger has not been identified during the inspection/audit. .15 fraud was not found. Actual (i.e. not only
Equivalent
potential, but actually present) food
safety danger has not been identified
during the inspection/audit.
(ii) Procedure -
a) The CB shall immediately verify corrections/corrective actions on a farm Section 4 Program assessments may count
level. Cl. towards the number of unannounced
assessment.
b) New assessments (re-assessments) shall be scheduled to verify the b) New assessments (re-assessments)
effectiveness of the corrective measures within a maximum of 10 months. shall be scheduled to verify the
effectiveness of the corrective Equivalent
measures within a maximum of 10
months.
c) The CB is put forward to the ISC. c) The CB is put forward to the relevant
Equivalent
committie.
d) The CB shall be put forward to the ISC immediately in any cases where a d) The CB shall be put forward to the
potential food safety risk has not been identified by the CB. relevant committie immediately in any
cases where a potential food safety risk Equivalent
has not been identified by the CB.
Classification #3 -
(i) Definition Section 4 Integrity Program shall review on case

Cl. 4.13 to case basis following appropriate
.15 procedure on any of the deviations and -
the proceedings shall be reported and
processed.
Inadequate performance, which requires the CB to improve performance and Inadequate performance, which requires
implement improvement measures. The result of a number of assessments the CB to improve performance and
raises some concerns. implement improvement measures. The
Equivalent
result of a number of assessments
raises some concerns.
(ii) Procedure -
a) New assessments (re-assessments) shall be scheduled to verify the a) New assessments (re-assessments)
effectiveness of the corrective measures within a maximum of 15 months. shall be scheduled to verify the
effectiveness of the corrective Equivalent
measures within a maximum of 15
months.
b) If no improvement is observed, the CB shall be put forward to the ISC. b) If no improvement is observed, the
CB shall be put forward to the relevant Equivalent
committie.
Classification #4 -
The CB’s performance is acceptable. No systematic and serious non- The CB’s performance is acceptable.
conformances have been found. A few incidences detected that do not affect No systematic and serious non-
the integrity of the process. The CB displays a good performance. No specific conformances have been found. A few
re-assessments are scheduled, but the CB remains a part of the random incidences detected that do not affect
surveillance program and may receive further integrity assessments. the integrity of the process. The CB
displays a good performance. No Equivalent
specific re-assessments are scheduled,
but the CB remains a part of the random
surveillance program and may receive
further integrity assessments.
Classification #5 -
Good performance, without incidences detected. The CB has shown a high Good performance, without incidences
level of implementation of the GLOBALG.A.P. requirements. Low priority is given detected. The CB has shown a high
to schedule subsequent assessments, but the CB remains a part of the random level of implementation of the IndG.A.P.
surveillance program and may receive further integrity assessments. . requirements. Low priority is given to
schedule subsequent assessments, but Equivalent
the CB remains a part of the random
surveillance program and may receive
further integrity assessments. .
9.3 Sanction Steps for Certification Bodies -

a) The sanctions, as set out in table 9.3, are applicable to all CBs in violation of the The sanctions, as set out in table 9.3,
rules and where a non-conformance (similar to those in 8.2.2) has been are applicable to all CBs in violation of
observed. the rules and where a non-conformance Equivalent
(similar to those in 8.2.2) has been
observed.
b) The penalty shall depend on the severity of the non-conformance or the The penalty shall depend on the severity
recurrence of non-conformance. of the non-conformance or the Equivalent
recurrence of non-conformance.
c) GLOBALG.A.P., the respective accreditation body and the equivalent standard IndG.A.P., the respective accreditation
owner shall work closely together with the ISC. body and the equivalent standard owner
Equivalent
shall work closely together with the
relevant committie.
Table Sanction Steps for Certification Body Non-conformances 4.13.12 The sanctions to the CB will be in line
9.3 with the processes that has been Equivalent
established for the auditee.
Sanctioning Steps -> Decision Maker Sanctioning Steps -> Decision Maker Equivalent
Step 1 - 1st Warning -> GLOBALG.A.P. Secretariat and/or the Integrity Step 1 - 1st Warning -> InndG.A.P.
Surveillance Committee (Information to AB) Secretariat and/or the Integrity
Equivalent
Surveillance Committee (Information to
AB)
Step 2 - 2nd Warning -> GLOBALG.A.P. Secretariat and/or the Integrity Step 2 - 2nd Warning -> IndG.A.P.
Surveillance Committee (Information to AB) Secretariat and/or the Integrity
Equivalent
Surveillance Committee (Information to
AB)
Step 3 - Yellow Card -> Integrity Surveillance Committee (Information to AB and Step 3 - Yellow Card -> Integrity
published on the GLOBALG.A.P. website) Surveillance Committee (Information to
Equivalent
AB and published on the QCI. website)
Step 4 - Red Card -> Integrity Surveillance Committee (Information to AB and Step 4 - Red Card -> Integrity
published on the GLOBALG.A.P. website. CB is not allowed to (re) issue new Surveillance Committee (Information to
certificates until further notice) AB and published on the QCI website.
Equivalent
CB is not allowed to (re) issue new
certificates until further notice)
Step 5 - Contract Cancellation -> Proposed by the Integrity Surveillance Step 5 - Contract Cancellation ->
Committee (Information to AB and published on the GLOBALG.A.P. website. Proposed by the relevant Committee
Cancellation of the 'GLOBALG.A.P. License and Certification Agreement') (Information to AB and published on the
Equivalent
QCI website. Cancellation of the
'IndG.A.P. License and Certification
Agreement')
* Note: Sanctioning steps 1 to 5 are not necessarily consecutive. -
9.3.1 st st
Step 1 – 1 Warning Step 1 – 1 Warning Equivalent
a) Decided by the ISC or by the GLOBALG.A.P. Secretariat. A 1st Warning that is Decided by the relevant committie or by
due to Brand Integrity Program non-conformances can be followed by a 2nd the IndG.A.P. Secretariat. A 1st Warning
Warning without the approval of the ISC. that is due to Brand Integrity Program
Equivalent
non-conformances can be followed by a
2nd Warning without the approval of the
relevant committie.
b) The 1st Warning can be issued: The 1st Warning can be issued: Equivalent
(i) Where non-conformances with the standard rules as defined in the General Where non-conformances with the
Regulations are detected standard rules as defined in the General Equivalent
Regulations are detected
(ii) Where the CB does not react to or does not report on written requests by the Where the CB does not react to or does
GLOBALG.A.P. Secretariat not report on written requests by the Equivalent
IndG.A.P. Secretariat
(ii) Where the number of incomplete or wrong database entries and/or issued Where the number of incomplete or
certificates reached 5 GLOBALG.A.P. Numbers (GGN) or 1 % of the total wrong database entries and/or issued
number of GGNs registered under a CB, whichever is higher certificates reached 5 IndG.A.P.
registration Numbers or 1 % of the total Equivalent
number of registrations registered under
a CB, whichever is higher
c) The CB shall pay partially or fully for the number of re-assessment days The CB shall pay partially or fully for the
proposed by the ISC. number of re-assessment days Equivalent
proposed by the relevant committie
9.3.2 Step 2 – 2nd Warning Step 2 – 2nd Warning Equivalent
a) Decided by the ISC or by the GLOBALG.A.P. Secretariat. Decided by the relevant committie or by
Equivalent
the IndG.A.P. Secretariat.
nd
b) The 2 Warning can be issued: The 2nd Warning can be issued: Equivalent
(i) Where the 1st Warning has not been closed after the indicated deadline Where the 1st Warning has not been Equivalent
closed after the indicated deadline
(ii) Where the CB does not react to or does not report on repeated written requests Where the CB does not react to or does
by the GLOBALG.A.P. Secretariat not report on repeated written requests Equivalent
by the IndG.A.P. Secretariat
(iii) Where the number of incomplete or wrong database entries and/or issued Where the number of incomplete or
certificates again reached 5 GLOBALG.A.P. Numbers (GGN) or 1 % of the total wrong database entries and/or issued
number of GGNs registered under a CB, whichever is higher certificates again reached 5 IndG.A.P.
registrations or 1 % of the total number Equivalent
of regstrations registered under a CB,
whichever is higher
proposed by the relevant committie
9.3.3 Step 3 – Yellow Card Step 3 – Yellow Card Equivalent
a) Judged and decided by the ISC and implemented by the GLOBALG.A.P. Judged and decided by the ISC and
Secretariat. The Yellow Card is published on the GLOBALG.A.P. website and implemented by the IndG.A.P.
the GLOBALG.A.P. members are informed. Secretariat. The Yellow Card is Equivalent
published on the QCI website and the
IndG.A.P. members are informed.
b) A Yellow Card can be lifted by the ISC when the GLOBALG.A.P. Secretariat has A Yellow Card can be lifted by the
verified the effectiveness of the improvement during one or more verification relevant committie when the IndG.A.P.
(re)assessments and found it to be satisfactory. Secretariat has verified the
effectiveness of the improvement during Equivalent
one or more verification
(re)assessments and found it to be
satisfactory.
proposed by the relevant committie.
d) A Yellow Card can be issued: A Yellow Card can be issued: Equivalent

(i) For the period when the CB implements improvement measures due to the For the period when the CB implements
Certification Integrity Program assessment results. The timeframe for improvement measures due to the
improvement is stipulated by the ISC, but shall not exceed 12 months. Certification Integrity Program
GLOBALG.A.P. schedules a follow-up assessment to evaluate improvement. assessment results. The timeframe for
improvement is stipulated by the Equivalent
relevant committie , but shall not exceed
12 months. IndG.A.P. schedules a follow-
up assessment to evaluate
improvement.
(ii) Where improvements observed in a re-assessment are not sufficient Where improvements observed in a re-
Equivalent
assessment are not sufficient
(iii) Where no reaction follows written requests by the GLOBALG.A.P. Secretariat Where no reaction follows written
after step 2 – 2nd Warning requests by the IndG.A.P. Secretariat Equivalent
after step 2 – 2nd Warning
(iv) Where after step 2 – 2nd Warning the number of incomplete or wrong database Where after step 2 – 2nd Warning the
entries and/or issued certificates again reaches 5 GGNs or 1 % of the total number of incomplete or wrong
number of GGN registered under a CB, whichever is higher. database entries and/or issued
certificates again reaches 5 Equivalent
registrations or 1 % of the total number
of registrations registered under a CB,
whichever is higher.
9.3.4 Step 4 – Red Card Step 4 – Red Card Equivalent
a) Judged and decided by the ISC and implemented by the GLOBALG.A.P. Judged and decided by the ISC and
Secretariat. The Red Card is published on the GLOBALG.A.P. website and the implemented by the IndG.A.P.
GLOBALG.A.P. members are informed. Secretariat. The Red Card is published Equivalent
on the QCI website and the IndG.A.P.
members are informed.
b) Temporarily full or partial prohibition of the use of the GLOBALG.A.P. license is Temporarily full or partial prohibition of
imposed, i.e. the CB is not allowed to issue new or re-issue certificates until the use of the IndG.A.P. license is
further notice. imposed, i.e. the CB is not allowed to Equivalent
issue new or re-issue certificates until
further notice.
c) The ISC may lift this sanction only if confidence in the reliability of the CB’s The relevant committie may lift this
operation can be reassured. sanction only if confidence in the
Equivalent
reliability of the CB’s operation can be
reassured.
d) The CB will pay for the verification (re)assessments. The CB will pay for the verification
Equivalent
(re)assessments.
e) A Red Card can be issued (non-exhaustive list): A Red Card can be issued (non-
Equivalent
exhaustive list):
(i) Where CB performance does not show sufficient improvement during further Where CB performance does not show
repeated re-assessments sufficient improvement during further Equivalent
repeated re-assessments
(ii) Where a Yellow Card has not been closed after the indicated deadline Where a Yellow Card has not been
Equivalent
closed after the indicated deadline
(iii) Where the AB has suspended the accreditation Where the AB has suspended the
Equivalent
accreditation
(iv) Where after step 3 – Yellow Card the number of incomplete or wrong database Where after step 3 – Yellow Card the
entries and/or issued certificates again reaches 5 GGNs or 1 % of the total number of incomplete or wrong
number of GGN registered under a CB, whichever is higher. database entries and/or issued
certificates again reaches 5 Equivalent
registrations or 1 % of the total number
of registrations registered under a CB,
whichever is higher.
f) The CB being issued the Red Card shall inform (by means of a written letter) all The CB being issued the Red Card shall
its producers about the right to require the CB to annul the 'GLOBALG.A.P. inform (by means of a written letter) all
Sublicense and Certification Agreement' within 5 business days of the loss of its producers about the right to require
GLOBALG.A.P. approval.Following a producer request, the CB shall allow and the CB to annul the 'IndG.A.P.
facilitate the producer transfer to another CB. In case the CB fails to do so, Sublicense and Certification Agreement'
GLOBALG.A.P. shall inform the producers using the contact details registered within 5 business days of the loss of
in the GLOBALG.A.P. Database and release the GGN in the GLOBALG.A.P. IndG.A.P. approval.Following a producer
Database on the producer’s request to allow a producer transfer to another CB. request, the CB shall allow and facilitate
the producer transfer to another CB. In
Equivalent
case the CB fails to do so, IndG.A.P.
shall inform the producers using the
contact details registered in the
IndG.A.P. Database and release the
registration numbers the IndG.A.P.
Database on the producer’s request to
allow a producer transfer to another CB.
9.3.5 Step 5 – Contract Cancellation 4.13.1 Step 5 – Contract Cancellation Equivalent

a) Judged and proposed by the ISC, decided and implemented by the Judged and proposed by the relevant
GLOBALG.A.P. Secretariat. Contract cancellation is published on the committie, decided and implemented by
GLOBALG.A.P. website and the GLOBALG.A.P. members are informed. the IndG.A.P. Secretariat. Contract
Equivalent
cancellation is published on the QCI
website and the IndG.A.P. members are
informed.
b) Cancellation of the 'GLOBALG.A.P. License and Certification Agreement' shall Cancellation of the 'IndG.A.P. License
be imposed for at least 2 years. and Certification Agreement' shall be
imposed for at least 2 years. Equivalent
c) The ECSO is responsible for enforcing this sanction on the CBs operating a The relevant committie is responsible
GLOBALG.A.P. equivalent scheme. for enforcing this sanction on the CBs
Equivalent
operating a IndG.A.P. equivalent
scheme.
d) The CB that has lost its GLOBALG.A.P. approval shall inform (by means of a The CB that has lost its IndG.A.P.
written letter) all its producers about the right to require the CB to annul the approval shall inform (by means of a
'GLOBALG.A.P. Sublicense and Certification Agreement' within 5 business days written letter) all its producers about the
of the loss of GLOBALG.A.P. approval. Following a producer request, the CB right to require the CB to annul the
shall allow and facilitate the producer transfer to another CB. In case the CB 'IndG.A.P. Sublicense and Certification
fails to do so, GLOBALG.A.P. shall inform the producers using the contact Agreement' within 5 business days of
details registered in the GLOBALG.A.P. Database and release the GGN in the the loss of IndG.A.P. approval. Following
GLOBALG.A.P. Database on the producer’s request to allow a producer a producer request, the CB shall allow
transfer to another CB. and facilitate the producer transfer to
Equivalent
another CB. In case the CB fails to do
so,IndG.A.P. shall inform the producers
using the contact details registered in
the IndGAP Database and release the
registration numbers in the IndG.A.P.
Database on the producer’s request to
allow a producer transfer to another CB.
e) Contract cancellation can follow in the following cases (non-exhaustive list): Contract cancellation can follow in the
Equivalent
following cases (non-exhaustive list):
(i) In cases of verified fraud In cases of verified fraud Equivalent
(ii) Where a Red Card sanction could not be lifted after the agreed deadline. Where a Red Card sanction could not
Equivalent
be lifted after the agreed deadline.
(iii) Bankruptcy Bankruptcy Equivalent
(iv) Loss of accreditation Loss of accreditation Equivalent
Flow chart illustrating the Certification Integrity Program Sanctioning Procedure
(see GR III, 9. c)) (BIPRO = Brand Integrity Program, CIPRO = Certification NA NA
Integrity Program)
GLOBALG.A.P. General Regulations - Annex III.1: GLOBALG.A.P. CB Inspector Applicant Scheme Management Rules: IndG.A.P. Compliance check GLOBALG.A.P. assessor
Qualifications (Options 1 and 3) (Version 5.2_Feb19) Version: English FL
1. GLOBALG.A.P. SUB-SCOPE INSPECTOR -
a) Inspectors will be able to inspect a sub-scope on the farm level once the A.6.1.3.4 The evaluators used by the certification body to carry out the evaluation of the IndG.A.P. Certification
CB has verified factual evidence (as described below) of their Scheme against the BasicGAP and IndG.A.P. certification criteria and the certification process shall
Equivalent
qualifications and experience for each sub-scope. have the following qualifications and CB shall verify the factual evidence before the evaluators are send
for inspections/Audits:
2. Formal Qualifications and Work Experience -
a) At least a post high school (post-secondary education) diploma or A.6.1.3.4 Degree and/or Post-secondary education in any stream of science relevant to agriculture, horticulture,
equivalent (minimum course duration of 2 years) in a discipline related to a &b soil sciences or agroforestry areas, sufficient to provide knowledge of basic microbiology, agronomy,
the scope of certification (Crops and/or Livestock and/or Aquaculture) plant entomology and pathology, and hygienic conditions in the production and processing of
AND horticulture crops as relevant to the crops certified. The Evaluator shall have at least 4 years of full time
A minimum of 2 years' experience gained after finishing post high school equivalent post qualification experience in horticulture or agriculture production, including at least two Equivalent
studies and overall 3 years experience in the agricultural industry years of work experience in quality assurance within farm management, inspection or enforcement, or
the equivalent. The number of years of total work experience may be reduced by one year if the auditor
has completed appropriate post graduate education in the education relevant to horticulture and/or
agriculture sector
OR NA NA
b) A post high school (post-secondary education) diploma with a minimum A.6.1.3.4 Degree and/or Post-secondary education in any stream of science relevant to agriculture, horticulture,
duration of 2 years in a food related discipline a &b soil sciences or agroforestry areas, sufficient to provide knowledge of basic microbiology, agronomy,
AND plant entomology and pathology, and hygienic conditions in the production and processing of
A minimum of 4 years industry experience either in a practical capacity horticulture crops as relevant to the crops certified.The Evaluator shall have at least 4 years of post
on farm/site or in a technical production management role in the relevant qualification experience in horticulture or agriculture production, including at least two years of work Equivalent
scope of certification (Crops and/or Livestock and/or Aquaculture). experience in quality assurance within farm management, inspection or enforcement, or the equivalent.
The number of years of total work experience may be reduced by one year if the auditor has completed
appropriate post graduate education in the education relevant to horticulture and/or agriculture sector
3. TECHNICAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS -

3.1 Inspector Training -
One-day practical inspection course setting out basic principles of A.6.1.3.4 Successful completion of training in audit techniques based on ISO
Equivalent
inspection. c 17021/19011 for minimum duration of one day
3.2 Food Safety, G.A.P. Training, and Work Experience -
a) Training in HACCP principles either as part of formal qualifications or A.6.1.3.4 Training on HACCP principles as part of the formal qualification or by successful completion of a formal
through the successful completion of a formal course based on the c course based on principles of codex alimentarius. It can be internal training by CB. The duration shall be
principles of the Codex Alimentarius (the formal course may be an minimum 8 hours
internal training by the CB). The minimum training duration shall be 8
hours. Duration and content shall be indicated on the evidence available Equivalent
for this requirement (course certificate, evidence of training included in
formal qualifications, etc.). The course duration for inspectors only
approved for Flower and Ornamentals and/or Plant Propagation material
may be shorter.
b) Food hygiene training either as part of formal qualifications or through A.6.1.3.4 Training on Food hygiene as part of the formal qualification or by successful completion of a formal
the successful completion of a formal course (the formal course may be c course. It can be internal training by CB. The duration shall be minimum 8 hours. This course shall cover
an internal training by the CB). The formal course duration shall be a site management, water, fertilizer, equipment, facilities and personal hygiene and shall also include
minimum of 8 hours. Duration and content shall be indicated on the practical case studies.
evidence available for this requirement (course certificate, evidence of
training included in formal qualifications, etc.). The food hygiene training Equivalent
course shall cover: site management, water, fertilizer, equipment,
facilities and personal hygiene, and it shall also include practical case
studies. Already approved inspectors have a one-year transition period
after the publication of GLOBALG.A.P. IFA Version 5 to complete this
training.
Both trainings in points a) and b) can be taken together in the same A.6.1.3.4 Both the trainings can be combined but shall be of a minimum duration of 16 hours.
Equivalent
formal course (minimum duration 16 hours). c
A food hygiene course is not required for Flowers and Ornamentals NA No under Scope
NA Out of scope
and/or Plant Propagation Material inspectors
c) GLOBALG.A.P. online training, with the successful completion of all Scheme owners may oblige A.6.1.3.4 The Evaluators shall complete GLOBALG.A.P. on line training and exam once made available. Along
online tests and the respective updates within 3 months after release in inspectors to do the e with the updates within 3 months of release of the test in the respective language of evaluators.
the inspector’s language. GLOBALG.A.P. online
training and exam. If you do
not want to do so, describe Equivalent
which equvalent requirements
you have in your scheme
management rules.
d) Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) ‘Knowledge Exam for Pre-farm

Gate’ (when made available), either via GLOBALG.A.P. or any other NA NA
GFSI recognized exam provider.
e) For Crops scope: Plant protection, fertilizer and IPM training either as A.6.1.3.4 Training in Plant protection products, Fertilizers, Integrated pest management, intergrated nutrient
part of formal qualifications, or through the successful completion of a c management as part of the formal qualification or by successful completion of a formal training course Equivalent
formal course. Hop-specific training for the Hop sub-scope. by qualified agronomist.
f) For Livestock and Aquaculture scopes: Basic veterinary medicine NA ONLY F&V
and stockmanship training including animal health and welfare issues. NA Out of scope
g) For Aquaculture scopes: Basic experience in food processing (to NA ONLY F&V
inspect AQ 12 and 13) and GRASP training (according to the 'GRASP NA Out of scope
General Rules').
h) The experience required shall involve work in the respective scope and NA ONLY F&V
may have been gained simultaneously for more than one scope and/or NA Out of scope
sub-scope/group according to the table below:
If an inspector has 3 or more years' working experience in: -> It is NA ONLY F&V
NA Out of scope
possible to inspect the following sub-scopes/groups:
Fruit & Vegetables -> Fruit & Vegetables, Combinable Crops, Flowers NA ONLY F&V
& Ornamentals, Plant Propagation Material, Tea (Hops after training) NA Out of scope
Flowers & Ornamentals -> Flowers & Ornamentals, Plant NA ONLY F&V
NA Out of scope
Propagation Material, Tea
Combinable Crops -> Combinable Crops, Plant Propagation Material, NA ONLY F&V
NA Out of scope
Flowers & Ornamentals, Tea, Hops
Plant Propagation Material -> Plant Propagation Material, Flowers & NA ONLY F&V
NA Out of scope
Ornamentals (Hops after training)
Tea -> Tea, Plant Propagation Material, Flowers & Ornamentals NA ONLY F&V NA Out of scope
Hops -> Hops, Combinable Crops NA ONLY F&V NA Out of scope
Ruminants (Cattle & Sheep, Dairy, Calf/Young Beef) -> Cattle & NA ONLY F&V
NA Out of scope
Sheep, Dairy, Calf/Young Beef
Pigs -> Pigs NA ONLY F&V NA Out of scope
Poultry -> Poultry, Turkey NA ONLY F&V NA Out of scope
Turkey -> Poultry, Turkey NA ONLY F&V NA Out of scope
Finfish -> Finfish, Crustaceans, Molluscs NA ONLY F&V NA Out of scope
Crustacean -> Finfish, Crustaceans, Molluscs NA ONLY F&V NA Out of scope
Molluscs -> Molluscs NA ONLY F&V NA Out of scope
Compound Feed Manufacturing -> Compound Feed Manufacturing NA ONLY F&V NA Out of scope
To audit/inspect an additional specific sub-scope/group within a scope, Applicable only if your NA ONLY F&V
proof of a formal course of production practices and sub-scope/group scheme allows certification of
NA Out of scope
specific working experience (i.e. one year working experience or 10 days more than one sub-scope
witness assessments) are required.
The formal courses (mentioned in points a), b), e), f), and g) above) can NA ONLY F&V
be part of the formal qualifications (degree/diploma) or can be separate
courses that were taken by the inspector. The inspector shall present
proof of qualification. If it was part of the degree/diploma, it shall be in
NA Out of scope
the syllabus of the course. If it was acquired separately, there shall be a
separate certificate, which shows that a course that covered these
issues was completed (including an exam).

a) “Working language” skills in the corresponding native/working language. A.6.1.3.4 The auditors and inspectors shall have practical knowledge on the product they are inspecting and shall
This shall include the locally used specialist terminology in the f be familiar with the local language or national language or a language which both (auditee and auditor) Equivalent
respective working language. can communicate
b) Exceptions to this rule shall be discussed with and confirmed in writing Where applicable exceptions A.6.1.3.4 . Any exemption to this shall be consulted with SO and permission to be sought before inspection/audit.
beforehand by the GLOBALG.A.P. Secretariat. may be discussed with you f
Equivalent
as scheme owner
3.4 Initial Training Before Sign-Off by the CB -

a) The CB shall put a training program in place customized to the A.6.1.3.4 CB shall train the evaluators on the standard customized to the trainees before signing off.
Equivalent
candidate/trainee. c
b) The applicant inspector shall take part as an observer in a minimum of A.6.1.3.4 The inspector/auditor shall take part as an observer for at least one option-1 inspection or 1 producer
one Option 1 producer or one Option 2 producer group member g group member inspection Equivalent
inspection of the relevant sub-scope.
In case the CB takes over (hires) an approved (for the currently valid A.6.1.3.4 This is not applicable for already approved IndG.A.P. inspector.
version) inspector, the rule “to observe a minimum of one Option 1 g
Equivalent
producer or one Option 2 producer group member inspection of the
relevant sub-scope’’ does not apply.
c) The CB shall witness a minimum of one inspection of an Option 1 A.6.1.3.4 CB shall witness minimum of one option-1 inspection or 1 producer group member inspection by and
producer or an Option 2 producer group member by an already qualified g already qualified inspector/ Auditor. Equivalent
inspector or auditor respectively per sub-scope.
d) The CB shall use the GLOBALG.A.P. witness assessment tool (when
NA NA
made available).
e) For the CB’s first inspector the CB’s internal procedures apply. A.6.1.3.4 For CB first inspector/Auditor CB shall develop its own procedure and as minimum these shall be
Equivalent
g applicable.
f) As a minimum requirement, the CB shall verify competence in the
-
following topics:
• Technical knowledge in a given sub-scope A.6.1.3.4 Technical knowledge on the fruits and vegetables (sub-scope)
Equivalent
g
• Ability to identify food safety risks/food hazards A.6.1.3.4 identification ability of food safety risks/ hazards
Equivalent
g
• Ability to evaluate the HACCP system and identify/challenge critical A.6.1.3.4 Ability to assess HACCP system and identify/challenge critical control point.
Equivalent
control points g
• Up-to-date knowledge of plant protection products, fertilizer A.6.1.3.4 Up to date knowledge on Plant protection products, Fertilizers, Integrated pest management and
Equivalent
applications and IPM principles (for Crops) g integrated nutrient management
GR III-Annex 1_V5.2 Spichernstr. 55, 50672 Cologne, Germany
• Up-to-date knowledge of basic veterinary medicine and stockmanship, NA Out of scope

including health and welfare requirements ( for Livestock/Aquaculture) NA Out of scope
• Ability to carry out traceability checks and mass balance analyses A.6.1.3.4 ability to carry out traceability check and mass balance analysis
Equivalent
g
• Wherever the control point refers to local legislation, knowledge of the A.6.1.3.4 Knowledge on the local legislation where specific control point refers to local legislation.
Equivalent
relevant requirements g
• Having the sufficient communication and behavioral skills as to be able A.6.1.3.4 Communication and behavioral skill to conduct inspections
Equivalent
to conduct an inspection/audit g
• “Working language” skills in the corresponding native/working language A.6.1.3.4 Communication and behavioral skill to conduct inspections and the working language knowledge.
Equivalent
g
3.5 Maintenance of Competency -
a) The CB shall have in place a procedure to ensure that annually every A.6.1.3.4 The inspectors/ auditors shall at least do 5 inspections at different organizations or 10 man days of
inspector/auditor conducts at least 5 inspections/audits or 10 h inspection in at least 2 different organizations for IndG.A.P./ GLOBALG.A.P. inspections. If the CB has
inspection/audit days, at a number of different producers, against each less clients and due to which if this condition cannot be full filled then it has to informed to SO and
GLOBALG.A.P. standard (e.g. IFA (including all sub-sopes and PSS) exception permission to be obtained. Equivalent
CoC, CFM, etc.), AMC, or fully benchmarked scheme of the same sub-
scope, to maintain scheme knowledge and to stay registered in the
GLOBALG.A.P. Database.
b) Witness inspections/audits shall also be acceptable to maintain A.6.1.3.4 Witnessed inspections can also be counted to it.
Equivalent
competency. h
c) Exceptions to this rule, e.g., if the CB does not have a total of 5 clients, Where applicable exceptions A.6.1.3.4 If the CB has less clients and due to which if this condition cannot be full filled then it has to informed to
shall be discussed with and confirmed in writing beforehand by the may be discussed with you h SO and exception permission to be obtained.
Equivalent
GLOBALG.A.P. Secretariat. as scheme owner
d) The CB shall carry out a GLOBALG.A.P. witness inspection and/or re- A.6.1.3.4 Witness inspection for all IndG.A.P. inspectors/auditors shall me carried out at least once in 4 years or
inspection for each of its GLOBALG.A.P. inspectors at least once every h the standard version changes whichever is earlier Equivalent
4 years to verify competence.
e) These requirements do not apply for those Scheme Mangers who do not A.6.1.3.4 These requirements are not applicable to scheme managers who are no doing any inspections
Equivalent
carry out inspections. h
f) If it is not possible to maintain competency from one year to the other, A.6.1.3.4 If competency is not maintained clause g shall apply
Equivalent
3.4 shall apply. h
3.6 Rotation of the inspector -
a) The CB shall have procedures in place to ensure that the same A.6.1.3.4 The same inspector/Auditor shall not be used consecutively for more than 4 years regardless whether it
inspector does not inspect a producer (Option 1) for 4 consecutive years i is announced or unannounced inspection
Equivalent
(regardless of whether it is an announced or an unannounced
inspection).
b) Under Option 2 and Option 1 multisite with QMS, the auditor in the audit A.6.1.3.4 in case of option-1, in case of option -2 the auditor needs to be rotated. Inspectors can be the same.
team shall rotate (no more than 4 consecutive years to audit the same i
QMS). However, the inspector(s) in the audit team may remain the
same.
For example, inspector #1 inspects a producer in years 1, 2, 3 and 4; in
Equivalent
year 5 another inspector (inspector #2) has to do the annual inspection.
In years 6, 7, 8 and 9 the inspector #1 may do 4 consecutive
inspections again. This also applies for the group member inspections.
c) When the CB has only one inspector in a given country/region, Where applicable exceptions A.6.1.3.4 In case CB has only one inspector/auditor then the exception has to be received from SO.
exceptions may be given case-by-case. The exemption period shall last may be discussed with you i
Equivalent
for 12 months. as scheme owner
4. KEY TASKS -
4.1 GLOBALG.A.P. Farm Inspections -
a) Inspection of farms (either a producer, a production site of a multisite A.6.1.3.4 the inspector/ Auditor has to do inspection of farms/producer members of the group/ sites in case of
company or a producer member of a producer group) to assess j multi sites with QMS to access compliance with the IndG.A.P. certification requirements and may
compliance with the GLOBALG.A.P. Standard. This may include include shadow inspections of the internal inspectors of producer group or option-1 multisites with QMS. Equivalent
shadow inspection of the internal inspectors of producer groups or
Option 1 multisites with QMS.
b) To produce timely and accurate reports on such inspections in A.6.1.3.4 They shall produce timely and accurate reports for the inspection done by them
accordance with ISO 17065 and GLOBALG.A.P. timelines and system j Equivalent
requirements.
4.2 General -
a) To maintain up-to-date files of all quality policies, procedures, work A.6.1.3.4 Maintain up to date files on quality polices , work instructions procedures and other documents issued
Equivalent
instructions and documentation issued by the CB. j by CB relevant to inspectors/auditor job.
b) To keep abreast of developments, issues and legislative changes A.6.1.3.4 To keep updated of the legislation and its changes relevant to the scope of inspections/audits
Equivalent
pertaining to the scope in which inspections are carried out. j
c) To carry out any other tasks the CB may assign, outside the scope of A.6.1.3.4 Other task may include works assigned by CB out side the scope of IndG.A.P. provided it will not
GLOBALG.A.P. as long as these activities do not contradict ISO 17065 j conflict the requirement set out in ISO 17065 and IndG.A.P. requirement.
Equivalent
principles or any stipulation set down by GLOBALG.A.P. General
Regulations.
a) Inspectors are not permitted to carry out any activities that may affect A.6.1.3.4 The inspectors/auditors shall not do the inspection/audit if they have worked, given consultation etc, to
their independence or impartiality, and specifically are not permitted to k the client/ Producers during the past 2 years, Training given on generic topic inspection/ audit standards
accept bribes and to have carried out consultancy activities in the last 2 are not considered as consultations it shall not be tailor made to suit organizations requirement or shall
years for the producers they are performing inspections on. Training is not include specific solutions to a issue
not considered to be consultancy, provided that, where the course Equivalent
relates to management systems or auditing, it is confined to the
provision of generic information that is freely available in the public
domain, i.e. the trainer cannot provide company-specific solutions.
b) Inspectors shall strictly observe the producer’s and the CB’s procedures A.6.1.3.4 The inspector/Auditorshall sign confidentiality agreement and any conflict shall be declared to the CB.
Equivalent
to maintain the confidentiality of information and records. k And shall maintain strict confidentiality regarding the information and records
GLOBALG.A.P. General Regulations Part III - Annex III.2: GLOBALG.A.P. CB Auditor Applicant Scheme Management Rules: IndG.A.P. Compliance check GLOBALG.A.P. assessor
Qualifications (Option 1 Multisite with QMS, Options 2 and 4) (Version 5.2_Feb19) Version: English FL
Claus Explanations/remarks Clause Explanations/answer
e No. GLOBALG.A.P. No. s scheme owner
This annex shall be completed Section 5
as well for schemes that do
not allow certification of
producer groups as the person
who makes the certification
decision or at least one
-
member of the certification
committee of the certification
body shall comply with auditor
qualifications
1. GLOBALG.A.P. SUB-SCOPE AUDITOR -

a) Auditors will be able to audit quality management systems of all sub- A 6.1.3.4 CB shall verify the factual evidence before the evaluators
scopes once the CB has verified factual evidence (as described below) of are send for inspections/Audits:
their qualifications and experience for at least one sub-scope. Producer Equivalent
and production site inspections however need sub-scope-specific
qualifications.
2. FORMAL QUALIFICATIONS AND WORK EXPERIENCE -
a) At least a post high school (post-secondary education) diploma or A.6.1.3.4 Degree and/or Post-secondary education in any stream of
equivalent (minimum course duration of 2 years) in a discipline related to a &b science relevant to agriculture, horticulture, soil sciences or
the scope of certification (Crops and/or Livestock and/or Aquaculture agroforestry areas, sufficient to provide knowledge of basic
and/or Feed Manufacturing/Animal nutrition) microbiology, agronomy, plant entomology and pathology,
AND and hygienic conditions in the production and processing of
A minimum of 2 years' experience gained after finishing the respective horticulture crops as relevant to the crops certified. The
post high school studies and overall 3 years' experience in the agricultural Evaluator shall have at least 4 years of full time equivalent
industry post qualification experience in horticulture or agriculture
production, including at least two years of work experience Equivalent
in quality assurance within farm management, inspection or
enforcement, or the equivalent. The number of years of total
work experience may be reduced by one year if the auditor
has completed appropriate post graduate education in the
education relevant to horticulture and/or agriculture sector
OR NA NA
b) A post high school (post-secondary education) diploma with a minimum A.6.1.3.4 Degree and/or Post-secondary education in any stream of
duration of 2 years in a food-related discipline a &b science relevant to agriculture, horticulture, soil sciences or
AND agroforestry areas, sufficient to provide knowledge of basic
A minimum of 4 years' industry experience either in a practical capacity on microbiology, agronomy, plant entomology and pathology,
farm/site or in a technical production management role in the relevant and hygienic conditions in the production and processing of
scope of certification (Crops and/or Livestock and/or Aquaculture). horticulture crops as relevant to the crops certified. The
Evaluator shall have at least 4 years of full time equivalent
post qualification experience in horticulture or agriculture
production, including at least two years of work experience Equivalent
in quality assurance within farm management, inspection or
enforcement, or the equivalent. The number of years of total
work experience may be reduced by one year if the auditor
has completed appropriate post graduate education in the
education relevant to horticulture and/or agriculture sector
3. TECHNICAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS -

3.1 Lead Assessor Training -
a) Practical auditing experience of minimum 10 days in management Not applicable for schemes A 6.1.3.4 For initial qualification as an auditor for IndG.A.P. scheme at
systems (e.g.: ISO 9000, ISO 14000, ISO 22000, OSHAS 18000), BRC that do not allow neither d least 12 mandays of audits in Quality management system
Food, IFS Food, previous GLOBALG.A.P. Option 2 or Option 4, producer certification of producer (ISO 9001, ISO 22000, ISO 14000, OSHAS 18000, BRC
group audits of organic growers or others). This does not include groups nor certification of food, IFS food, GLOBALG.A.P., Organic ICS in at least
Equivalent
witnessing or observing of audits, but includes being witnessed or individual producers with 4 different organizations in the last 3 year period shall be
observed as auditor-in-training. several site who have required.. The time spent by the observer/trainee
implemented a QMS shall not count towards time spent on evaluation.
b) Successful completion of a lead assessor training course based on ISO A 6.1.3.4 for auditors a LA training of minimum duration of 37 hours
19011 principles that shall have a minimum duration of 37 hours, and shall c based on ISO 19011 recognised by industry and certificate
be externally recognized by the industry. The certificate shall specify the shall specify the couse as well as duration Equivalent
course content and duration. Successful completion shall be indicated on
the certificate.
c) The lead assessor training course shall cover applicable standards on A 6.1.3.4 shall cover the auditing techniques, skills, psychological
quality auditing, auditing techniques, focus of the audits (psychological c aspects, communication methods, reporting, and a practical
Equivalent
aspects and communication), and reporting, and it shall also include a case study
practical case study.
3.2 Food Safety, G.A.P. Training, and Work Experience -
a) Training in HACCP principles, either as part of formal qualifications or A 6.1.3.4 Training on HACCP principles as part of the formal
through the successful completion of a formal course based on the c qualification or by successful completion of a formal course
principles of the Codex Alimentarius (the formal course may be an internal based on principles of codex alimentarius. It can be internal
training by the CB). The training duration shall be a minimum of 8 hours. training by CB. The duration shall be minimum 8 hours.
Duration and content shall be indicated on the evidence provided for this Equivalent
requirement (course certificate, evidence of training included in formal
qualifications, etc.). The course duration for auditors only approved for
Flower and Ornamentals and/or Plant Propagation material may be
shorter.
b) Food hygiene training, either as part of formal qualifications or through the A 6.1.3.4 Training on Food hygiene as part of the formal qualification
successful completion of a formal course (the formal course may be an c or by successful completion of a formal course. It can be
internal training by the CB). Successful completion of a food hygiene internal training by CB. The duration shall be minimum 8
training course with a minimum duration of 8 hours. Duration and content hours. This course shall cover site management, water,
shall be indicated on the evidence provided for this requirement (course fertilizer, equipment, facilities and personal hygiene and
certificate, evidence of training included in formal qualifications, etc.). The shall also include practical case studies.
Equivalent
food hygiene training course shall cover site management, water, fertilizer,
equipment, facilities, and personal hygiene, and it shall also include
practical case studies. Already approved auditors have one-year transition
period after the publication of GLOBALG.A.P. IFA Version 5 to complete
this training.
Both trainings in points a) and b) can have been completed together in the A 6.1.3.4 Both the trainings can be combined but shall be of a
Equivalent
same formal course (minimum duration 16 hours). c minimum duration of 16 hours.
A food hygiene course is not required for Flowers and Ornamentals and/or NA Not under Scope
NA Out of scope
Plant Propagation Material auditors.
c) Food/feed hygiene training, either as part of formal qualifications or NA Not under Scope
through the successful completion of a formal course for the Compound NA Out of scope
Feed Manufacturing Standard.
d) GLOBALG.A.P. online training, with the successful completion of all online Scheme owners may oblige A 6.1.3.4 The Evaluators shall complete GLOBALG.A.P. on line
tests and the respective updates within 3 months after release of the auditors to do the e training and exam once made available. Along with the
training in the inspector’s language. GLOBALG.A.P. online training updates within 3 months of release of the test in the
and exam. If you do not want respective language of evaluators.
to do so, describe which Equivalent
equvalent requirements you
have in your scheme
management rules.
e) Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) ‘Knowledge Exam for Pre-farm Gate’
when made available), either via GLOBALG.A.P. or any other GFSI NA NA
recognized exam provider
f) For Crop Standards: Plant protection, fertilizer, and IPM training, either A 6.1.3.4 Training in Plant protection products, Fertilizers, Integrated
as part of formal qualifications or through the successful completion of a c pest management, intergrated nutrient management as part
formal course. Hop-specific training for Hop sub-scope. of the formal qualification or by successful completion of a Equivalent
formal training course by qualified agronomist
g) For Livestock and Aquaculture Standards: Basic veterinary medicine NA Only F & V Scope
and stockmanship training including animal health and welfare issues. NA Out of scope
h) For Aquaculture Standards: Basic experience in food processing (to NA Only F & V Scope
inspect AQ12 and 13) and GRASP training (according to the 'GRASP NA Out of scope
General Rules').
i) For CFM Standard: Knowledge of the relevant regional/national feed NA Only F & V Scope
NA Out of scope
legislation applicable to the scope of activity.
j) The experience required shall involve work in the respective scope and NA Only F & V Scope
may have been gained simultaneously for more than one scope and/or NA Out of scope
sub-scope/group according to the table below:
If an auditor has 3 or more years working experience in: -> It is possible NA Only F & V Scope
NA Out of scope
to audit/inspect the following sub-scopes/group:
Fruit & Vegetables -> Fruit & Vegetables, Combinable Crops, Flowers & NA Only F & V Scope
Ornamentals, Plant Propagation Material, Tea, Hops (after training) NA Out of scope
Flowers & Ornamentals -> Flowers & Ornamentals, Plant Propagation NA Only F & V Scope
NA Out of scope
Material, Tea
Combinable Crops -> Combinable Crops, Plant Propagation Material, NA Only F & V Scope
NA Out of scope
Flowers & Ornamentals, Tea, Hops
Plant Propagation Material -> Plant Propagation Material, Flowers & NA Only F & V Scope
NA Out of scope
Ornamentals, Hops (after training)
Tea -> Tea, Plant Propagation Material, Flowers & Ornamentals, Hops NA Only F & V Scope
NA Out of scope
(after training)
Hops -> Hops, Combinable Crops NA Only F & V Scope NA Out of scope
Ruminants (Cattle & Sheep, Dairy, Calf/Young Beef) -> Cattle & Sheep, NA Only F & V Scope
NA Out of scope
Dairy, Calf/Young Beef
Pigs -> Pigs NA Only F & V Scope NA Out of scope
Poultry -> Poultry, Turkey NA Only F & V Scope NA Out of scope
Turkey -> Poultry, Turkey NA Only F & V Scope NA Out of scope
Finfish -> Finfish, Crustaceans, Molluscs NA Only F & V Scope NA Out of scope
Crustaceans -> Finfish, Crustaceans, Molluscs NA Only F & V Scope NA Out of scope
Molluscs -> Molluscs NA Only F & V Scope NA Out of scope
Compound Feed Manufacturing -> Compound Feed Manufacturing NA Only F & V Scope NA Out of scope
To audit/inspect an additional specific sub-scope/group within a scope, Applicable only if your scheme NA Only F & V Scope
proof of a formal course of production practices and sub-scope/group- allows certification of more
NA Out of scope
specific working experience (one year working experience or 10 days than one sub-scope
witness assessments) are required.
For CFM, 3 years' (overall) working experience is required in the feed, NA Only F & V Scope
NA Out of scope
nutrition, or food industry.
The formal courses (mentioned in points a), b), c), f), g), and h) above) NA Only F & V Scope
can be part of the formal qualifications (degree/diploma) or can be
separate courses that were taken by the auditor. The auditor shall present
proof of qualification. If it was part of the degree/diploma, it shall be in the
NA Out of scope
syllabus of the course. Or, if it was acquired separately, then there shall
be a separate certificate, which shows that a course that covered these
issues was completed (including an exam).

a) “Working language” skills in the corresponding native/working language. A 6.1.3.4 The auditors and inspectors shall have practical knowledge
This shall include the locally used specialist terminology in this working f on the product they are inspecting and shall be familiar with
language. the local language or national language or a language which Equivalent
both (auditee and auditor) can communicate.
b) Exceptions to this rule shall be discussed beforehand with the Where applicable exceptions A 6.1.3.4 Any exemption to this shall be consulted with SO and
GLOBALG.A.P. Secretariat. may be discussed with you as f permission to be sought before inspection/audit.
Equivalent
scheme owner
3.4 Initial Training Before Sign-Off by the CB -

a) The CB shall put a training program in place that is customized to the A.6.1.3.4 CB shall train the evaluators on the standard customized to
Equivalent
candidate/trainee. c the trainees before signing off.
b) The applicant auditor shall take part as an observer in a minimum of one A.6.1.3.4 The inspector/auditor shall take part as an observer for at
Option 1 producer or one Option 2 producer group member inspection of g least one option-1 inspection or 1 producer group member
the relevant sub-scope and one audit by an already qualified inspector or inspection Equivalent
auditor respectively. In case of CFM auditors, the observation of a QMS
audit is not applicable.
n case the CB takes over (hires) an approved (for the currently valid A.6.1.3.4 This is not applicable for already approved IndG.A.P.
version) auditor, the rule ‘’to observe a minimum of one Option 1 producer g inspector.
or one Option 2 producer group member inspection of the relevant sub- Equivalent
scope’’ does
not apply.
c) The CB shall witness a minimum of one inspection of an Option 1 A.6.1.3.4 CB shall witness minimum of one option-1 inspection or 1
producer or an Option 2 producer group member per sub-scope and one g producer group member inspection by and already qualified
QMS audit by the applicant auditor. An inspector or auditor can witness inspector/ Auditor. For Auditors in addition to this a QMS
Equivalent
the inspection, but only an auditor can witness the audit. In case of CFM witness has to be done by an already qualified auditor.
auditors, being witnessed during a QMS audit is not applicable.
d) The CB shall use the GLOBALG.A.P. witness assessment tool (when

NA NA
made available).
e) For the CB’s first auditor the CB’s internal procedure shall apply. For the CBs first auditor the CBs internal procedure shall
Equivalent
apply
f) The QMS auditor shall attend a GLOBALG.A.P. QMS auditor training and Scheme owners may oblige . The QMS auditor shall attend a IndG.A.P QMS auditor
pass the exam for each new standard version. In case of CFM auditors, auditors to attend a training for each new standard version.
this requirement is not applicable. GLOBALG.A.P. QMS Auditor
Training and pass the exam. If
you do not want to do so,
describe which equvalent
scheme management rules.
Equivalent
Not applicable for schemes
that do not allow neither
implemented a QMS
g) As a minimum requirement, the CB shall verify competence in the

-
following topics:
• Technical knowledge in a given sub-scope A.6.1.3.4 Technical knowledge on the fruits and vegetables (sub-
Equivalent
g scope)
• Ability to identify food safety risks/food hazards A.6.1.3.4 identification ability of food safety risks/ hazards
Equivalent
g
• Ability to evaluate the HACCP system and identify/challenge critical A.6.1.3.4 Ability to assess HACCP system and identify/challenge
Equivalent
control points g critical control point.
• Up-to-date knowledge of plant protection products, fertilizer applications, A.6.1.3.4 Up to date knowledge on Plant protection products,
and IPM principles (for Crops) g Fertilizers, Integrated pest management and integrated Equivalent
nutrient management
• Up-to-date knowledge of basic veterinary medicine and stockmanship, NA Out of scope
including health and welfare requirements (for Livestock/Aquaculture) NA Out of scope
• Ability to carry out traceability checks and mass balance analyses A.6.1.3.4 ability to carry out traceability check and mass balance
Equivalent
g analysis
• Wherever the control point refers to local legislation, knowledge of the A.6.1.3.4 Knowledge on the local legislation where specific control
Equivalent
relevant requirements g point refers to local legislation.
• Having the sufficient communication and behavioral skills as to be able to A.6.1.3.4 Communication and behavioral skill to conduct inspections
Equivalent
conduct an inspection/audit g
• “Working language” skills in the corresponding native/working language A.6.1.3.4 Communication and behavioral skill to conduct inspections
Equivalent
g and the working language knowledge.
3.5 Maintenance of Competency -
a) The CB shall have in place a procedure to ensure that annually every A.6.1.3.4 The inspectors/ Auditors shall at least do 5 inspections at
inspector/auditor conducts at least 5 inspections/audits or 10 h different organizations or 10 man days of inspection in at
inspection/audit days, at a number of different producers, against each least 2 different organizations for IndG.A.P./ GLOBALG.A.P.
GLOBALG.A.P. standard (e.g. IFA (including all sub-scopes and PSS), inspections. If the CB has less clients and due to which if Equivalent
CoC, CFM, etc.), AMC, or a benchmarked scheme, to maintain scheme this condition cannot be full filled then it has to informed to
knowledge and to stay registered in the GLOBALG.A.P. Database. SO and exception permission to be obtained.
b) Witness inspections/audits shall also be acceptable to maintain A.6.1.3.4 Witnessed inspections can also be counted to it.
Equivalent
competency. h
c) Exceptions to this rule, e.g., if the CB does not have a total of 5 clients, Where applicable exceptions A.6.1.3.4 If the CB has less clients and due to which if this condition
shall be discussed with and confirmed in writing beforehand by the may be discussed with you as h cannot be full filled then it has to informed to SO and
Equivalent
GLOBALG.A.P. Secretariat. scheme owner exception permission to be obtained.
d) These requirements are not valid for those auditors whose main task it is A.6.1.3.4 These requirements are not applicable to scheme
Equivalent
to be part of the certification body decision-making committee. h managers who are no doing any inspections
e) The CB shall carry out a GLOBALG.A.P. witness audit and/or re-audit for A.6.1.3.4 Witness inspection for all IndG.A.P. inspectors/Auditors
each of its GLOBALG.A.P. auditors at least once every 4 years to verify h shall me carried out at least once in 4 years or the standard Equivalent
competence. version changes whichever is earlier
f) If it is not possible to maintain competency from one year to the other, 3.4 A.6.1.3.4 If competency is not maintained clause g shall apply
Equivalent
shall apply. h
3.6 Rotation of the auditor -
a) The CB shall have procedures in place to ensure that the same auditor A.6.1.3.4 The same inspector/Auditor shall not be used consecutively
does not inspect a producer (Option 1) for 4 consecutive years i for more than 4 years regardless whether it is announced or
Equivalent
(regardless of whether it is an announced or an unannounced audit). unannounced inspection
b) Under Option 2 and Option 1 multisite with QMS, the auditor in the audit A.6.1.3.4 in case of option-1, in case of option -2 the auditor needs to
team shall rotate (no more than 4 consecutive years to audit the same i be rotated. Inspectors can be the same.
QMS). However, the inspector(s) in the audit team may remain the same.
For example, auditor #1 audits a group QMS in years 1, 2, 3, and 4; in year
Equivalent
5 another auditor (auditor #2) has to do the annual audit. In years 6, 7, 8,
and 9 the auditor #1 may do 4 consecutive audits again. This also applies
for group member inspections.
c) When the CB has only one auditor in a given country/region, exceptions Where applicable exceptions A.6.1.3.4 In case CB has only one inspector/ auditor then the
may be given case-by-case. The exemption period shall last for 12 may be discussed with you as i exception has to be received from SO.
Equivalent
months. scheme owner
4. KEY TASKS -
4.1 GLOBALG.A.P. QMS Audits -
a) Auditing and assessment of the quality management system of producer A.6.1.3.4 the Auditor has to do assessment of QMS of the producer
groups and Option 1 multisites where a QMS is implemented for j group/option-1 multi sites with QMS to access compliance
compliance with the GLOBALG.A.P. Standard according to the QMS with the IndG.A.P. certification requirements using the check Equivalent
checklist, available on the GLOBALG.A.P. website. list provided by scheme owner
b) To produce timely and accurate reports on such audits in accordance with A.6.1.3.4 They shall produce timely and accurate reports for the
ISO 17065 requirements and GLOBALG.A.P. timelines and system j inspections/ Audits done by them Equivalent
requirements.
NOTE: An auditor qualified in the scope of Fruit and Vegetables can audit NA Only F& V scope
the QMS of a group seeking certification for Pigs, however this auditor NA Out of scope
cannot conduct any farm inspections of the pig producers.
4.2 GLOBALG.A.P. Farm Inspections -
a) Inspection of farms (either producer or production sites (Option 1) or A.6.1.3.4 the inspector/ Auditor has to do inspection of
producers in producer groups (Option 2)) to assess compliance with the j farms/producer members of the group/ sites in case of multi
GLOBALG.A.P. Standard. This may include shadow inspection of the sites with QMS to access compliance with the IndG.A.P.
Equivalent
internal inspectors of producer groups or Option 1 multisites with QMS. certification requirements and may include shadow
inspections of the internal inspectors of producer group or
option-1 multisites with QMS.
b) To produce timely and accurate reports on such inspections in A.6.1.3.4 They shall produce timely and accurate reports for the
accordance with ISO and GLOBALG.A.P. timelines and system j inspections/ audit done by them Equivalent
requirements.
4.3 General -
a) To maintain up-to-date files of all quality policies, procedures, work A.6.1.3.4 Maintain up to date files on quality polices , work instructions
instructions and documentation issued by the CB. j procedures and other documents issued by CB relevant to Equivalent
inspectors/auditors job.
b) To keep abreast of developments, issues and legislative changes A.6.1.3.4 To keep updated of the legislation and its changes relevant
Equivalent
pertaining to the scope in which audits are carried out. j to the scope of inspections./Audit
c) To carry out any other tasks the CB may assign outside the scope of A.6.1.3.4 Other task may include works assigned by CB out side the
GLOBALG.A.P. so long as these activities do not contradict EN 45011 or j scope of IndG.A.P. provided it will not conflict the
Equivalent
ISO/IEC Guide 17065 principles or any stipulation set down by the requirement set out in ISO 17065 and IndG.A.P.
GLOBALG.A.P. General Regulations. requirement.
a) Auditors are not permitted to take ultimate certification decisions regarding A.6.1.3.4 Auditors shall not take certification decisions for the audits/
own audits or inspections they have carried out themselves. k inspection done by them Equivalent
b) Auditors are not permitted to carry out any activities that may affect their A.6.1.3.4 The inspectors/auditors shall not do the inspection/audit if
independence or impartiality, and specifically are not permitted to accept k they have worked, given consultation etc, to the client/
bribes and to have carried out consultancy activities in the last 2 years for Producers during the past 2 years, Training given on
the producers they are performing inspections on. Training is not generic topic inspection/ audit standards are not considered
considered to be consultancy, provided that, where the course relates to as consultations it shall not be tailor made to suit Equivalent
management systems or auditing, it is confined to the provision of generic organizations requirement or shall not include specific
information that is freely available in the public domain, i.e. the trainer solutions to a issue
cannot provide company-specific solutions.
c) Auditors shall strictly observe the producer’s and the CB’s procedures to A.6.1.3.4 The inspector/Auditorshall sign confidentiality agreement
maintain the confidentiality of information and records. k and any conflict shall be declared to the CB. And shall
Equivalent
maintain strict confidentiality regarding the information and
records
GLOBALG.A.P. General Regulations - Crops Rules Applicant Scheme Management Rules: IndG.A.P. Compliance check GLOBALG.A.P. assessor
(Version 5.2_Feb19) Version: English FL
1. INTRODUCTION -
This document describes additional certification rules for any party Spice Module
seeking certification for crops in accordance with the GLOBALG.A.P.
Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA) Standard, the GLOBALG.A.P. Produce NA NA
Safety Standard (PSS), and the Harmonized Produce Safety Standard
(HPSS).
These Crop Rules shall be used in combination with the GLOBALG.A.P. Harvesting clauses to be included
General Regulations that define the certification rules that apply for all NA NA
GLOBALG.A.P. Standards.
The term “shall” is used throughout this document to indicate those
provisions which, reflecting the requirements of GLOBALG.A.P., are NA NA
mandatory.
2. CERTIFICATION SCOPE -
2.1 Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA) Standard/Produce Safety Standards
-
(PSS)
2.1.1 Crops Sub-Scopes -
Crops Rules apply for all sub-scopes under the Crops scope: NA NA
(i) Fruit and Vegetables: GLOBALG.A.P. certification covers fruit and Describe for which kind of Fruit and Vegetables: IndG.A.P
vegetables used for fresh, cooked or processed consumption by humans. products your scheme applies certification covers fruit and vegetables
Crops (vegetables or herbs) grown solely for medicinal or aromatic used for fresh,cooked or rocessed
purposes cannot be certified consumption by humans (vegetables or
herbs) grown solely for medicinal or
aromatic purposes can not be certified. Equivalent
(ii) Flowers and Ornamentals NA NA

(iii) Plant Propagation Material (products certified under PPM sub-scope are N/A not under scope
NA Out of scope
not intended for human consumption or for feed.)
(iv) Combinable Crops: GLOBALG.A.P. certification covers extensive crops Describe for which kind of N/A not under scope
for cooked or processed consumption by humans or animals or for use in products your scheme applies NA Out of scope
the industry
(v) Tea Currently Tea not included in scope NA NA
(vi) Hop Currently Hop not included in scope NA NA
NOTE for Herbs: Products classified as herbs in general are listed in the N/A Spices and Herbs are different but
'GLOBALG.A.P. Product List' as individual products with separate drying and storage is important step if
NA Out of scope
identification numbers. not sold fresh to customer, and checklist
for spices included
However, where more than one herb product is grown, residue testing
does not have to be performed on each individual product (herb), but NA Out of scope
according to the risk of the group of herbs.
Also, the use of plant protection products on herbs is applicable to herbs
NA Out of scope
as a group and not for each individual product (herb).
2.1.2 Modular Structure of Crops IFA/PSS Standards -
The IFA Crops Standards are composed of scope and sub-scope
modules. The evaluation of compliance with the Standard implies the
verification of applicable modules. It is not possible to certify the
NA NA
respective sub-scope without also verifying compliance with the applicable
scope. The compliance criteria of the scope shall be interpreted
according to the inspected sub-scope.
Examples: NA NA
(i) Apples shall be certified under the Fruit and Vegetables module, which
automatically requires compliance with the All Farm Base and Crops Base NA NA
modules.
(i) The certification of Plant Propagation Material requires compliance with
the All Farm Base, Crops Base, and Plant Propagation Material modules. NA NA
(iii) (iii) Hop cones for brewing shall be certified after compliance with the All
Farm Base, Crops Base and Hop modules.
However, when hop shoots (as vegetable) are included in the scope of
certification, together with hop cones for brewing, the producer shall
comply with the All Farm Base, Crops Base, Hop and Fruit and
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Vegetables modules.
If the producer is ONLY applying for certiifcation of hop shoots (no
brewing, only as vegetable), the producer shall comply with the All Farm
Base, Crops Base, and Fruit and Vegetables modules.
For more information on the structure and modular approach, please see
the 'GLOBALG.A.P. General Regulations Part I – General Requirements'. NA NA
2.2 Harmonized Produce Safety Standard NA NA

These Crops Rules, in addition to the HPSS adendum to the General
Regulations, apply to the production of all products listed a fruit and NA NA
vegetables in the 'GLOBALG.A.P. Product List'
2.3. Harvest Exclusion Chapter not applicable if your
scheme does not allow harvest -
exclusion
(i) If produce is sold in the field before harvest and the buyer is responsible Section4 Harvest can be excluded from the scope
for harvesting, the IFA control point related to harvesting in section FV.5 4.1.7 xxi of certification only if theproduce is sold
and control points and compliance criteria of section 3 in the HPSS can before harvest and the ownership of
be excluded from the producer’s certificate. produce is no more with the certificate
holder, part of the harvest can not be Equivalent
excluded. And these information shall be
(ii) As long as the harvesting process (whether carried out by the producer or Section4 Inclusion of harvest is mandatory as
subcontracted) takes place while the produce belongs to the producer, all 4.1.7 xxi long as the produce under harvest is
points relating to harvest shall be included in the inspection and the under the ownership to the producer
Equivalent
certificate. during harvest even if harvest is a sub-
contracted operation.
(iii) “Harvest exclusion” applies where the produce does not belong to the Section4 Harvest can be excluded from the scope
producer anymore at some point in time prior to harvest commencing and 4.1.7 xxi of certification only if theproduce is sold
the producer has no control over the harvesting process. It is also not an before harvest and the ownership of
activity that is subcontracted by the producer. produce is no more with the certificate
holder, part of the harvest can not be Equivalent
excluded. And these information shall be
(iv) The producer shall apply for exclusion per product during registration with Section4 And these information shall be available
detailed justification. 4.1.7 xxi in the application Equivalent
(v) The certification body (CB) will make the decision as to whether Section4 The CB will make the decision as to
harvesting may be excluded or not based on the following requirements. 4.1.7 xxi whether harvesting may be excluded or
The producer shall have a contract with the buyer that states that the not based on the following requirements.
harvester/buyer will do all of the following: The producer shall have a contract with Equivalent
the buyer that sttaes that the
harvestor/buyer will do all of the
following
a) Take ownership of the produce before harvesting Section4 Take ownership of the produce before
4.1.7 xxiv harvesting Equivalent
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b) Take responsibility for ensuring that harvest takes place only after the Pre- Section4 Take responsibility for ensuring that
Harvest Interval (PHI) has been observed 4.1.7 xxi harvest takes place only after the pre-
harvest interval (PHI) has been Equivalent
observed
c) Handle the produce after harvest (not just during harvest) Section4 Handle the produce after harvest (not
Equivalent
4.1.7 xxi just during harvest)
d) Buy all the produce (harvest exclusion is not possible if the producer Section4 part of the harvest can not be excluded.
Ask BMC / check
harvests some part of the crop and sells another part before harvest) 4.1.7 xxi Equivalent
OSA
(vi) If the producer does not know the buyer at the time of registration with Section4 During application if the producer is not
GLOBALG.A.P., the following shall be provided: 4.1.7 xxi sure of buyer/buyers then a declaration
stating that the information will be
Equivalent
passed on to the CB as soon as the
buyer is identified
a) A declaration from the producer to inform the buyer (new owner who is Section4 the producer has to declare that PHI is
harvester AND post-harvest handler) about the pre-harvest interval (PHI) 4.1.7 xxi complied with and pass on that
Equivalent
information to buyer.
b) A contract with the buyer as soon as the buyer has been identified that Section4 A written contract shall be executed
includes all issues under point (v). If harvesting is excluded for the 4.1.7 xxi between the producer and buyer
producer or producer group, produce handling shall also be excluded for & xxiii mentioning the IndG.A.P. requirement
Equivalent
that producer or producer group. for harvest exclusion. If harvest is
excluded then produce handling is also
excluded.
2.4. Post-Harvest Produce Handling Exclusion -
a) Produce handling includes any type of post-harvest handling of products Section4 :- Produce handling includes any
such as storage, chemical treatment, trimming, washing or any other 4.1.7 operations after harvest including
handling where the product may have physical contact with other note storage, chemical treatments, trimming,
materials or substances. Details of the specific process (per product) thinning, washing, packing or other
applicable to the producer have to be included in the checklist notes. operations were the produce will have Equivalent
physical contact with other substances
or materials. Any specific processes for
produce shall be captured in the check
list
b) If produce handling does not take place under the ownership of the Section4 xxiii. The produce handling can be
applicant, it shall be declared during registration and indicated on the 4.1.7 xxiii excluded only if the produce handled is
certificate. not under the ownership of certificate Equivalent
holder. . And this shall be available in
the application
c) Produce handling shall not be included when harvesting is excluded (see Section4 If harvest is excluded then produce
2.3 'Harvest Exclusion' above). 4.1.7 xxiii handling is also excluded Equivalent
d) Produce handling shall always be included as long as the product Section4 The produce handling can be excluded
belongs to the producer during handling (by the producer or 4.1.7 xxiii only if the produce handled is not under
subcontractor), unless there is written evidence (contract, agreement, the ownership of certificate holder.
Equivalent
etc.) that the producer has no control over the packing/handling/storage,
the product is not returned to the producer and the producer is not
responsible for the product anymore.
e) If the produce handling unit (PHU) already has a post-farm gate food If your scheme allows N/A Not allowed for the time being by the
safety certification recognized by GFSI for scope D (www.mygfsi.com), recognition of other post-farm scheme
the GLOBALG.A.P. inspector shall inspect segregation and traceability gate food safety certification
(i.e. IFA AF 11, AF 13, CB 1.1, HPSS 10, 12) as well as post-harvest please make reference to the
Not allowed by
treatments (IFA FV 5.8.1-10, HPSS 5) if applicable, unless there is a respective control points in NA
IndG.A.P.
bilateral agreement between GLOBALG.A.P. and the GFSI recognized your G.A.P. rules
post-farm gate standard owner stating that these points are included in the
scope of the post-farm gate certificate.
If a producer does not perform product handling on farm, but at the N/A Scheme not allowing this separate
facility of another producer who does have GLOBALG.A.P. certification inspection needed.
Not allowed by
(including product handling), the CB may accept another CB’s certificate, NA
IndG.A.P.
or the CB may decide to perform its own inspection of the PHU.
3. PARALLEL PRODUCTION/OWNERSHIP Chapter not applicable if your

scheme does not allow neither
-
parallel production nor parallel
ownership
In crop certification, parallel production in one production site is not Section4 Parallel production is allowed only if the
allowed unless there are distinctive visible differences detectable by the 4.1.7 xvii crop can the clearly distinguished by an
average consumer between the certified and non-certified product (e.g. average consumer at harvesting stage ( Equivalent
cherry tomatoes and roma tomatoes). Eg:- red apple and green apple)
For the IFA sub-scope Flowers and Ornamentals, despite the product list F & O not under scope
only describing generic categories, parallel production and parallel NA Out of scope
ownership definitions are as follows:
Parallel Production (PP): -
PP is the situation where individual producers, producer members or PP is the situation where individual
producer groups produce the same species partly as certified and partly producers,producer members or
as non-certified. It is also PP if not all the members of a producer group producer groups produce the same
producing a species that is registered for certification are included in the species partly as certified and partly as
scope of the certificate. non certified. It is also PP if not all the
members of a poducer group producing Equivalent
species that is registered for
certification are included in scope of the
certificate
Example: A producer grows roses. Only a part of the rose production will
NA NA
be certified.
A situation in which a producer produces one species as certified and A sitaution in which a producer
another species as non-certified is not parallel production (e.g. roses produces one species as certified and
certified and carnations non-certified). another species as non certified is not
parrallel production (e.g roses certified Equivalent
and carnations non certified)
Parallel Ownership (PO): -

PO is the situation where individual producers, producer members, or PO is the situation where individual
producer groups buy non-certified products of the same species they producers ,produce members or
grow under certified production. producer groups buy non certified
Equivalent
products of the same species they grow
under certified production . Parrallel
production is allowed
Example: A producer grows certified roses and buys non-certified roses
NA NA
from other producer(s).
4. ASSESSMENT PROCESS -
4.1. Inspection Timing -
The following rules apply together with the inspection timing rules
NA NA
described in the GLOBALG.A.P. General Regulations.
4.1.1. Initial (First) Inspections -
(i) The initial inspection shall cover harvesting activities of each product to be Section4 The ideal timing for evaluation of all
included for certification, as well as produce handling if it is included. 4.2.5.1.i control criteria shall be during/ as close
Other field work can be checked at a different time where feasible, but to harvest time when sufficient
Equivalent
this is not obligatory. records/evidence is available, especially
to facilitate verification of the control
points related to harvest
(ii) The inspection shall take place as close to harvest as possible for the Section4 as close to harvest time when sufficient
inspector to verify as many control points as possible. 4.2.5.1.i records/evidence is available, especially
to facilitate verification of the control Equivalent
points related to harvest
(iii) If the inspection is made before harvest, it will not be possible to inspect Section4 If inspection is made before harvest, it
certain control points. As a result, either a follow-up visit will be required, 4.2.5.1.ii is not possible to inspect certain control
or proof of compliance shall be sent by fax, photos or other acceptable b points which either be covered by a Equivalent
means. No certificate will be issued until all control points have been follow up visit or documentary proof
verified and all non-conformances have been closed. submitted by producer.
(iv) If harvest takes place before the inspection, the producer shall retain Section4 If harvest has already taken place at the
evidence for compliance of control points related to that harvest, otherwise 4.2.5.1.ii time of inspection, producer shall retain
Equivalent
some control points may not be able to be checked and certification will c evidence for compliance of control
not be possible until the following harvest. points related to that harvest,
(v) The CB shall make sure that in the sampling for unannounced visits, those Section The CB shall make sure that in the
producers that did not receive a first inspection or the subsequent 4 Cl. sampling for unannounced visits, those
inspection during harvest have a greater chance of getting an 4.2.4.2 producers that did not receive a first
unannounced inspection during the next harvest (this needs to be (ii) inspection or the subsequent inspection
conveyed to the producer when discussing inspection timing). during harvest have a greater chance of
Additionally, the CB shall make every effort to carry out the subsequent getting an unannounced inspection
inspection during harvest. during the next harvest (this needs to be Equivalent
conveyed to the producer when
discussing inspection timing).
Additionally, the CB shall make every
effort to carry out the subsequent
inspection during harvest.
(vi) Multiple crops: The producer may be seeking certification for more than Section4 ii. Where the produce to be included in
one crop and the crops may not all have the same seasonal timing, i.e. 4.2.5.2.ii the certification scope are concurrent,
harvest of one crop does not necessarily coincide with the harvest of &a i.e., harvested at the same time, then
other crops. The requirements above are applicable to crop groupings the first evaluation will be timed so that
based on similarities in production and harvest processes and their risks. at least one crop can be evaluated at
The CB shall verify all control points of these groupings, before the harvest, making an assumption that the
product(s) can be added to the certificate. other crops getting ready for harvest will
be compliant to the same degree.
a. Where the crops to be included in
the certification scope are consecutive,
i.e., the production of one crop finalises
before the production of the next one
Equivalent
commences, then in the first year a full
evaluation of the first crop must be
made during harvesting. Subsequent
crops grown in that same first year can
be added to the certificate only when
compliance has been verified for each
crop, either through a site inspection at
harvest of each crop or through data
collection and discussion with the
applicant.
Example: A visit during apple harvesting is not required when apples are
being added to a certification scope that already includes pears.
However, the apples can only be added to the certificate once all control
NA NA
points applicable to them have been verified. However, adding spinach to
the certification scope would require an assessment during the spinach
harvesting period.
4.1.2. Subsequent Inspections -
(i) The inspection shall be carried out at a time when relevant agronomic Section4 The evaluation shall be timed in such a
activities and/or handling (but not only storage) are being carried out. 4.7.4 manner that the agronomic activities/
Inspection timing shall allow the CB to gain assurance that all registered Produce handling (not only storage) are
crops, even if not present at the time of inspection, are handled in going on and shall give CB the
compliance with the certification requirements. Inspections off-season or confidence that all crops under
when the farming activities are minimal shall be avoided. certification are handled in compliance
Equivalent
with certification requirement even if the
crop was not present during inspection.
Off season or when minimal farm
activities timings shall be avoided for
inspections
(ii) If produce handling is included in the certification scope, the produce Section4 Note:- If produce handling is included it
handling facility(ies) shall be inspected annually. This inspection shall be 4.7.4 shall be inspected annually when
carried out while in operation. Only when the CB has carried out a risk produce handling is going on
assessment that clearly shows that the risk is low, can produce handling If produce handling is included in the
be inspected during operation once every 2 years. The risk assessment certification scope, the produce
should take into account the product(s) being packed as well as known handling facility(ies) shall be inspected
food safety incidences related to the respective product(s) and any annually. This inspection shall be
directives from GLOBALG.A.P. to look at specific points. The CB shall carried out while in operation. Only
keep justification of the reason for the chosen inspection timing on when the CB has carried out a risk
record. This exception is only applicable for Option 1 producers without assessment that clearly shows that the
QMS. risk is low, can produce handling be
inspected during operation once every 2
Equivalent
years. The risk assessment should take
into account the product(s) being
packed as well as known food safety
incidences related to the respective
product(s) and any directives from
IndG.A.P. to look at specific points. The
CB shall keep justification of the reason
for the chosen inspection timing on
record. This exception is only applicable
for Option 1 producers without QMS.
(iii) If produce handling is excluded from the certification scope, inspection Section4 Note:- if produce handling excluded then
has to be scheduled during harvest season at least every 2 years. In the 4.7.4 inspections shall be during harvesting
respective year, the harvest season of at least one registered product per atleast once in 2 years and shall see
product grouping has to be inspected. Crop groupings are based on harvesting of all group of certified
Equivalent
similarities in production and harvest processes and their risks. The CB produces. Justification for audit timings
shall keep justification of the reason for the chosen inspection timing and shall be maintained by CB
the crop groupings used on record.
Crops may be grouped according to the following: -

a) Mechanical harvest: The only method of harvesting. In this case there is Section4 Note:- If total mechanical harvesting is
no need to observe the harvest while in operation. It is sufficient to check 4.2.5.1.i there it may not be required to do
only the machine and harvesting machine operation related records after inspection during harvest, the inspection Equivalent
or before the harvest. of machinery and the records are
sufficient.
b) Manual harvest of low risk products. The product is low risk when:
Equivalent
i. Always cooked before eating, or Section4 Note Crop grouping: - low risk produce
4.2.5.2.i (always cooked before eating, always
a cleaned before eating, dry nuts ,
produce with inedible skin/shels and
Equivalent
produce where pathogens will not grow
easily and produce with no known
incidence of food safety.
ii. Always cleaned before eating i.e. cannot be eaten without cleaning, or Section4 same as above
4.2.5.2.i Equivalent
a
iii. Dry nuts, or Section4 same as above
a
iv. Products with inedible skin or shell, or Section4 same as above
a
v. Product with pathogen reduction step after harvest (still unprocessed) Section4 same as above
and/or, 4.2.5.2.i Equivalent
a
vi. No known food safety incidences related to the respective product Section4 same as above
a
c) Manual harvest of high-risk products. All other products that are not under Section4 All other produce is under high risk also
2) are considered as high risk. 4.2.5.2.i which involves ice or water for Equivalent
a harvesting on field packing
d) Harvest that involves water or ice Section4 same as above
a
e) Packing in field Section4 same as above
a
(iv) If the producer does not commit to continue with the certification for the Section4 The validity of certificate may be
next cycle, the CB shall make sufficient provisions to avoid situations 4.11 reduced/shortened if the client has not
where one certificate could be used to cover more than one harvest and applied for renewal and there is a risk of
Equivalent
growing cycle of the same annually harvested crop, e.g. by shortening the certificate being used for selling the
certificate validity. The CB can set the deadline for reconfirmation produce from more that one harvest and
according to the harvest period of the crop. growing season.
Example: Harvest season for blueberries is the entire month of October.
The first inspection takes place during October 2015 and the certificate is
issued from the end of November 2015 to the end of November 2016. This
certificate may cover the harvest and sales of the 2015 and 2016
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harvests. Therefore, the CB shall set the deadline for reconfirmation (re-
acceptance of the product), e.g. for October 1st, 2016 and if the
producer does not reconfirm by that date, the CB shall shorten the validity
of the certificate.
(v) Multiple consecutive crops: During the inspection, the production Section4 And producer shall maintain proof of
process of all crops included in the certification scope shall be assessed 4.2.5.2.ii compliance with with applicable clauses
on farm via site visits, interviews with the producer and workers, review of a for all registered crops
Equivalent
documents, records, etc. The producer shall keep evidence of
compliance with the applicable control points for all registered crops.
In the years during which there is no requirement to carry out the Section4 at least one registered crop shall be
inspection during harvest season and where crops do not have the same 4.7 4 present
seasonal timing, the CB shall select a date where relevant agronomic Equivalent
activities can be seen on farm for at least one of the products.
4.1.3. Unannounced Inspections (Option 1 only) -

If during a producer transfer the incoming CB has not seen the harvest Section If during a producer transfer the
season of all products included in the certification scope, an 4 Cl. incoming CB has not seen the harvest
unannounced inspection (within the 10 % rule) shall be scheduled during 4.2.4.2 season of all products included in the
the following 12 months, in order to inspect the harvest process of certification scope, an unannounced
products not seen. inspection (within the 10 % rule) shall be Equivalent
scheduled during the following 12
months, in order to inspect the harvest
process of products not seen.
4.2. Inspection of Product Handling Units (Option 2 and Option 1 Multisites

-
with QMS)
In fruit and vegetables, for the annual CB audit the square root of the total Section Initial inspection shall include atleast
number of central product handling sites registered (those where the 4 4.2.4.3 square root of the total central produce
products of more than one grower is handled) shall be inspected while in iii d handling units and if there is only one
operation. If there is only one central product handling facility, it shall be Produce handling unit it shall be Equivalent
inspected every year (see also General Regulations Part III, 5.6. inspected every year.
'Inspection of Product Handling Units (Option 2 and Option 1 Multisites
with QMS)').
4.3. Inspection Duration -
a) The inspection duration shall allow for an opening meeting with the farm Section The inspection duration shall be
management, a complete evaluation of all standard requirements, 4 4.2.4.3 sufficient for the evaluator to conduct an
completion of the applicable checklist and the presentation of the results iii h opening meeting and closing meeting
to the producer. (presentation of evaluation result) with
Equivalent
the farm management and evaluation of
the IndG.A.P. requirement and
completion of the checklist
b) The usual GLOBALG.A.P. production site inspection duration for Section Inspection durations may be a minimum
GLOBALG.A.P. IFA Crops is between 3 and 8 hours (Option 1 producer). 4 4.2.4.3 of 3 hours in case of option-1 ( few
iii e sites, well organized documentations no
produce handling, few crops, simple
machineries etc. and can be 3 to 8 Equivalent
hours or even more depending upon the
complexity multi sites more crops,
multipe produce handling units etc.
c) The minimum of 3 hours duration shall apply to the simplest Section Inspection durations may be a minimum
circumstances (one location, one or few crops, simple machinery, few 4 4.2.4.3 of 3 hours in case of option-1 ( few
workers, no produce handling, subsequent inspection, documentation is iii e sites, well organized documentations no
well organized, etc.). produce handling, few crops, simple
machineries etc. and can be 3 to 8 Equivalent
hours or even more depending upon the
complexity multi sites more crops,
multipe produce handling units etc.
d) Option 2 producer group members might have inspections of shorter time Section The option-2 producer members may
duration depending on the complexity of the farming situation. 4 4.2.4.3 have a shorter duration inspection
Equivalent
iii f depending upon the complexity of farm
operations.
e) Factors that will increase the minimum of 3 hours (the list is not exhaustive
and is applicable for Option 1 and for Option 2 members) are as follows: -
• Initial inspection Section The factors that may influence the

4 4.2.4.3 inspection duration are initial inspection,
iii g multiple sites & locations, multiple crops,
produce handling, harvesting methods, Equivalent
Use of sub-contractors, crop/site
addition in subsequent inspections etc.
• Addition of new crops during subsequent inspections Section The factors that may influence the
• Addition of new locations during subsequent inspections Section The factors that may influence the
• Storage included Section The factors that may influence the

• Produce handling included Section The factors that may influence the
• Different types of products (product groups) Section The factors that may influence the
• Different types of harvests (harvesting methods) Section The factors that may influence the
• Multiple sites and locations Section The factors that may influence the
• More sub-scopes (N/A for PSS and HPSS) Section The factors that may influence the
• Subcontractors used (not checked by third party). Section The factors that may influence the
GLOBALG.A.P. Control Points and Compliance Criteria - Central Produce Applicant G.A.P. Rules: IndG.A.P. Compliance check GLOBALG.A.P.
Handling Fruit and Vegetables (Version 5.2_Feb19) Version:Ver 4.1 assessor
Explanati
ons/answ
Clause Clause ers
Control Points (CP) & Compliance Criteria (CC) Level Level Original Text Level CPCC Overall Remarks
No. No. checklist/
scheme
owner
FV 5 HYGIENE IN HARVEST AND POST-HARVEST (PRODUCT NA NA NA Statement
HANDLING) ACTIVITIES not included
Note GLOBALG.A.P.: This sheet shall be completed only for fruit and in IndG.A:P.
vegetables schemes that all allow certification of producer groups. For
central produce handling facilities of producer groups (produce handling
facility is used for more than one producer) all applicable Minor Musts
underchapter FV 5 become Major Musts. The missing clauses of FV 5
refer only to harvest and have therefore been deleted in this sheet.
Scheme owners shall either have a separate checklist for centrally
inspected produce handling or shall have a requirement in their scheme
management rules that all the applicable Minor Must control points shall be
inspected as Major Musts.
Content of of G.A.P. requirements of this sheet shall coincide with the
content of the respective G.A.P. requirements in the CPCC benchmarking
checklist. If your scheme does not have a separate checklist please
indicate in this line the clause of your scheme management rules that
states that for central handling facilites the applicable Minor Musts
become Major Musts.
This section is only applicable to central produce handling in Option - - -

2 and Option 1 multisite with QMS.
FV 5.1 Principles of Hygiene (Refer to 'Annex FV 1 GLOBALG.A.P. Guideline: - - -
Microbiological Hazards During Growing and Harvest')
CP FV 5.1.1 Has a hygiene risk assessment been performed for the harvest, pre- and FV.4.1.1 Has a hygiene risk analysis and risk assessment been performed for the Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
Major
post-farm gate transport process, and post-harvest activities including Major harvested crop handling process that covers the hygiene aspects of the produce
Must
product handling? handling operation?
CC FV 5.1.1 There is a documented hygiene risk assessment covering physical, FV.4.1.1 There is a documented and up to date (reviewed annually) risk analysis of the
chemical (incl. allergens) and microbiological contaminants, spillage of Major possible risks, and an assessment of the likelihood and severity of the risks
bodily fluids (e.g. vomiting, bleeding), and human transmissible diseases, covering physical, chemical and microbiological contaminants and human
customized to the products and processes. It shall cover all harvest and transmissible diseases, customised to the products and operation of the pack
product handling activities carried out by the producer, as well as house.
Major
personnel, personal effects, equipment, clothing, packaging material,
Must
transport, vehicles, and product storage (also short-term storage at farm).
The hygiene risk assessment shall be tailored to the activities of the farm,
the crops, and the technical level of the business and be reviewed every
time risks change and at least annually. No N/A.
CP FV 5.1.2 Are there documented hygiene procedures and instructions for the FV.4.1.2 Major Are there documented hygiene procedures and instructions for the harvest and Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
harvest and post-harvest processes including product handling (also when post-harvest processes including product handling (also when they take place
Major
they take place directly on the field, orchard, or greenhouse) designed to directly on the field, orchard, or greenhouse) designed to prevent contamination
Must
prevent contamination of crop, crop production areas, food contact of crop, crop production areas, food contact surfaces, and harvested product?
surfaces, and harvested product?
CC FV 5.1.2 Based on the risk assessment, there are documented hygiene procedures FV.4.1.2
for the harvesting and post-harvesting processes. Procedures shall Major Based on the risk assessment, there are documented hygiene procedures for
Major
include evaluating whether workers are fit to return to work after illness. the harvesting and post-harvesting processes. Procedures shall include
Must
Applicable for harvest, handling on field, handling in facility, and evaluating whether workers are fit to return to work after illness. Applicable for
storage/cooling. harvest, handling on field, handling in facility, and storage/cooling.
CP FV 5.1.3 Are the hygiene procedures and instructions for the harvest and post- FV.4.1.4 "Are hygiene instructions and procedures for handling produce, to avoid Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
harvest activities, including product handling, implemented? Major Major contamination of the product, implemented?
Must "
CC FV 5.1.3 The operation shall nominate the farm manager or other competent FV.4.1.4 "There is evidence that the workers are complying with the hygiene instructions
person as responsible for the implementation of the hygiene procedures Major and procedures. Packers must be trained, using written (in appropriate
by all workers and visitors. languages) and/or pictorial instructions, to prevent physical (Such as snails,
When the risk assessment determines that specific clothing (e.g. smocks, stones, insects, knives, fruit residues, watches, mobile phones etc.),
aprons, sleeves, gloves, footwear. Se Annex FV 1, 5.4.2) shall be used, it microbiological and chemical contamination of the product during packing."
Major
shall be cleaned when it becomes soiled to the point of becoming a risk of
Must
contamination, and shall be effectively maintained and stored.
Visual evidence shows that no violations of the hygiene instructions and
procedures occur. No N/A. Applicable for harvest, handling on field,
handling in facility, and storage/cooling.
CP FV 5.1.4 Have workers received specific training in hygiene before harvesting and Major FV.4.1.3 Have workers received basic instructions in hygiene before handling produce? Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
handling produce? Must Major
CC FV 5.1.4 There shall be evidence that the workers received specific induction and FV.4.1.3 There must be evidence that the workers received training regarding personal
annual training regarding the hygiene procedures for the harvesting and Major cleanliness and clothing, e.g. hand washing, wearing of jewellery, fingernail
product handling activities. Workers shall be trained using written (in length or cleaning, etc.; personal behaviour, e.g. no smoking, spitting, etc.
appropriate languages) and/or pictorial instructions to prevent physical (reference AF.3.2.6).
Major
(e.g. snails, stones, insects, knives, fruit residues, watches, mobile
Must
phones, etc.), microbiological and chemical contamination of the product
during harvesting. Training records and evidence of attendance shall be
available. Applicable for harvest, handling on field, handling in facility, and
storage/cooling.
CP FV 5.1.5. Are signs that communicate the primary hygiene instructions to workers AF.3.2.5 Does the farm have documented hygiene instructions? Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
and visitors, including at least instructions to workers, to wash their hands Major Major
before returning to work clearly displayed? Must FV.5.3.2 Are signs clearly displayed instructing workers to wash their hands
before returning to work?
CC FV 5.1.5. Signs with the main hygiene instructions shall be visibly displayed in the AF.3.2.5 The hygiene instructions are visibly displayed:
relevant locations and include clear instructions that hands shall be Major provided by way of clear signs (pictures) or in the predominant language(s) of
washed before handling produce. Workers handling ready-to-eat the workforce. The instructions must at least include:
products shall wash their hands prior to start of work, after each visit to a - the need for hand cleaning;
toilet, after handling contaminated material, after smoking or eating, after - the covering of skin cuts;
Major
breaks, prior to returning to work, and at any other time when their hands - limitation on smoking, eating and drinking ;
Must
may have become a source of contamination. Applicable for harvest, - notification of any relevant infections or conditions;
handling on field, handling in facility, and storage/cooling. - the use of suitable protective clothing.
Signs must be visible with clear instructions that hands must be washed before
FV.5.3.2. handling products, especially after using toilets, eating, etc.
CP FV 5.1.6. Are smoking, eating, chewing, and drinking confined to designated areas Major FV.5.2.4 Major Are smoking, eating, chewing and drinking confined to designated areas Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
segregated from growing areas and products? Must segregated from products?
CC FV 5.1.6. Smoking, eating, chewing, and drinking are confined to designated areas FV.5.2.4 Major Smoking, eating, chewing and drinking are confined to designated areas and
away from crops awaiting harvest and are never permitted in the produce are never allowed in the produce handling or storage areas. (Drinking water is
handling or storage areas, unless indicated otherwise by the hygiene risk Major the exception).
assessment. (Drinking water is the exception). Applicable for harvest, Must
handling on field, handling in facility, and storage/cooling.
FV 5.2. Sanitary Facilities FV.5.3 Sanitary facilities - - -

CP FV 5.2.3 Do workers handling the product on the field or in a facility have access FV.5.3.1 Do workers in the packing facility have access to clean toilets and hand washing Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
Major
to clean toilets and hand-washing facilities in the vicinity of their work? Major facilities in the vicinity of their work?
Must
CC FV 5.2.3 Hand washing facilities, containing non-perfumed soap, water to clean FV.5.3.1 Toilets in a good state of hygiene must not open directly onto the produce
and disinfect hands, and hand-drying facilities shall be accessible and Major handling area, unless the door is self- closing. Hand washing facilities,
near to the toilets (as near as possible without the potential for cross- containing non- perfumed soap, water to clean and disinfect hands, and hand
contamination). Workers shall wash their hands prior to start of work, dry facilities must be accessible and near to the toilets (as near as possible
after each visit to a toilet, after using a handkerchief/tissue, after handling without the potential for cross-contamination).
contaminated material, after smoking, eating, or drinking, after breaks, Major
prior to returning to work, and at any other time when their hands may Must
have become a source of contamination. When handling takes place in a
facility, toilets shall be maintained in a good state of hygiene and shall not
open directly onto the produce handling area, unless the door is self-
closing. Applicable for handling on field and handling in facility.
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CP FV 5.2.4 Are the harvest containers used exclusively for produce and are these FV.4.1.5. Are the containers and tools used for harvesting cleaned, maintained Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
containers, the tools used for harvesting and the harvest equipment Major Major and protected from contamination?
appropriate for their intended use and cleaned, maintained, and able to Must
protect the product from contamination?
CC FV 5.2.4 Reusable harvesting containers, harvesting tools (e.g. scissors, knives, FV.4.1.5. Reusable harvesting containers, harvesting tools (i.e., scissors, knifes,
pruning shears, etc.) and harvesting equipment (e.g. machinery) are Major pruning shears, etc.) and harvesting equipment (machinery) are cleaned and
cleaned and maintained. A documented cleaning (and, when indicated by maintained, and a cleaning and disinfection schedule is in place (at least once a
the risk assessment, disinfection) schedule is in place to prevent produce Major year) to prevent produce contamination?
contamination. Must
Produce containers are only used to contain harvested product (i.e. no
agricultural chemicals, lubricants, oil, cleaning chemicals, plant or other
debris, lunch bags, tools, etc.). Applicable for harvest.
CP FV 5.2.5 Are there suitable changing facilities for the workers? FV.5.3.3 Major Are there suitable changing facilities for the workers? Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
Recom. Recomme
ndation
CC FV 5.2.5 The changing facilities should be used to change clothing and protective FV.5.3.3 Major The changing facilities should be used to change clothing and protective outer
outer garments as required. Applicable for harvest, handling on field, Recom. Recomme garments as required.
handling in facility, and storage/cooling. ndation
CP FV 5.2.6 Are vehicles used for transport of harvested produce and/or packed FV.4.1.6 Are vehicles used for transport of harvested produce cleaned and maintained? Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
Major
product and any equipment used for loading cleaned and maintained Major
Must
where necessary according to risk?
CC FV 5.2.6 Farm vehicles used for loading and transport of harvested produce and/or FV.4.1.6 Farm vehicles used for transport of harvested produce that are also used for
packed products are cleaned and maintained so as to prevent produce Major Major any purpose other than transport of harvested produce, are cleaned and
contamination (e.g. soil, dirt, animal manure, spills, etc.). Applicable for Must maintained, and a cleaning schedule to prevent produce contamination is in
harvest. place (i.e. soil, dirt, organic fertilizer, spills, etc.).
FV 5.3 Water Quality - - -
CP FV 5.3.1 If ice (or water) is used during any operations relating to harvest or FV.4.2.8 Major If ice or water is used in produce handling at point of harvest, is it made with Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
cooling, does it meet the microbial standards for drinking water, and is it Major potable water and handled under sanitary conditions to prevent produce
handled under sanitary conditions to prevent produce contamination? Must contamination?
CC FV 5.3.1 Any ice or water used in relation to harvest or cooling shall meet microbial FV.4.2.8 Major Any ice or water used at point of harvest should be made with potable water and
standards for drinking water and shall be handled under sanitary handled under sanitary conditions to prevent produce contamination. (refer risk
conditions to prevent produce contamination. The only exception is in the analysis section to check water quality
Major
case of cranberry fields that are harvested by flooding, where producers
Must
shall at a minimum guarantee that the water is not a source of
microbiological contamination. Applicable for harvest, handling on field,
and handling in facility
FV 5.4. Packing and Storage Areas (N/A When There is no Product Packing - - -
and/or Storing)
CP FV 5.4.1 Is harvested produce protected from contamination? Major FV.4.2.3 "Are packed produce protected from contamination?" Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
Must Major
CC FV 5.4.1 All harvested produce (regardless stored bulk or packed) shall be FV.4.2.3 All field packed produce must be protected from contamination.
protected from contamination. Major
In the case of produce packed and handled directly in the field, it shall all
be removed from the field during the day (not stored on the field overnight Major
in open-air conditions), in accordance with the harvest hygiene risk Must
assessment results. Food safety requirements shall be complied with if
produce is stored on a short time basis at the farm. Applicable for
storage/cooling.
CP FV 5.4.2 Are all collection/storage/distribution points of packed produce, also those Major FV.4.2.4 Is collection/ storage /distribution point of field packed produce maintained in Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
in the field, maintained in clean and hygienic conditions? Must Major clean and hygienic conditions?
CC FV 5.4.2 To prevent contamination, all on- and off-farm storage and produce FV.4.2.4 If packed produce is stored on farm, storage areas must be cleaned.
handling facilities and equipment (i.e. process lines and machinery, walls, Major
floors, storage areas, etc.) shall be cleaned and/or maintained according
Major
to a documented cleaning and maintenance schedule that includes
Must
defined minimum frequency. Records of cleaning and maintenance shall
be kept. Applicable for handling on field, handling in facility, and
storage/cooling.
CP FV 5.4.3 Are packing materials appropriate for use, and are they used and stored FV.4.2.5 Are Packing Materials appropriate for use,and are they used and stored in Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
Major
in clean and hygienic conditions so as to prevent them from becoming a Major clean and hygiene conditions so as to prevent them from becoming a source of
Must
source of contamination? contamination
CC FV 5.4.3 Packaging material used shall be appropriate for the food safety of the FV.4.2.5 Packaging materials used shall be appropriate for the food safety of the
products packed. To prevent product contamination, packing materials Major products packed. To prevent product contamination, packing materials (
Major
(including re-useable crates) shall be stored in a clean and hygienic area. including reusable crates) shall be stored in a clean and hygienic area.
Must
Applicable for handling on field, handling in facility, and storage/cooling. Applicable for handling on field ,handling in facility and storage/cooling
CP FV 5.4.5 Are cleaning agents, lubricants, etc. stored to prevent chemical Major FV.5.4.2 Major Are cleaning agents, lubricants, etc. stored to prevent chemical contamination of Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
contamination of produce? Must produce?
CC FV 5.4.5 To avoid chemical contamination of produce, cleaning agents, lubricants FV.5.4.2 Major Cleaning agents, lubricants etc. are kept in a designated area, away from where
Major
etc. shall be kept in a designated secure area, away from produce. produce is packed, to avoid chemical contamination of produce.
Must
Applicable for handling in facility and storage/cooling.
CP FV 5.4.6 Are cleaning agents, lubricants, etc. that may come into contact with FV.5.4.3 Major Are cleaning agents, lubricants etc. that may come into contact with produce, Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
Major
produce approved for application in the food industry? Are label approved for application in the food industry? Are dose rates followed correctly?
Must
instructions followed correctly?
CC FV 5.4.6 Documented evidence exists (i.e. specific label mention or technical data FV.5.4.3 Major Documentary evidence exists (i.e. specific label mention or technical data
sheet) authorizing use for the food industry of cleaning agents, lubricants, Major sheet) authorizing use for the food industry of cleaning agents, lubricants etc.
etc. that may come into contact with produce. Applicable for handling on Must which may come into contact with produce.
field, handling in facility and storage/cooling.
CP FV 5.4.7 Are all forklifts and other driven transport trolleys clean and well FV.5.4.4 Are all forklifts and other driven transport trolleys clean and well maintained and Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
maintained and of a suitable type to avoid contamination through Recommm of
Recom.
emissions? endation suitable type to avoid contamination through emissions?
CC FV 5.4.7 Internal transport should be maintained in a manner to avoid produce FV.5.4.4 Internal transport should be maintained to avoid product contamination, with
contamination, with special attention to fume emissions. Forklifts and other Recommm special attention to fume emissions. Forklifts and other driven transport trolleys
Recom.
driven transport trolleys should be electric or gas-driven. Applicable for endation should be mechanical, electric or gas-driven.
handling in facility and storage/cooling.
CP FV 5.4.8 Is rejected and contaminated produce not introduced in the supply chain FV.5.4.5 Major Is rejected produce and waste material in the packing environment stored in Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
Major
and is waste material effectively controlled in a way that it does not pose a designated areas, which are routinely cleaned and/or disinfected
Must
risk of contamination?
CC FV 5.4.8 Produce that poses a microbial food safety hazard is not harvested or is FV.5.4.5 Major Rejected produce and waste materials are stored in clearly designated and
culled. segregated areas designed to avoid contamination of products. These areas are
Culled produce and waste materials are stored in clearly designated and routinely cleaned and/or disinfected according to the cleaning schedule.
segregated areas designed to avoid contamination of products. These Major
areas are routinely cleaned and/or disinfected according to the cleaning Must
schedule. Only daily accumulations of rejected produce and waste
materials are acceptable. Applicable for handling on field, handling in
facility, and storage/cooling.
CP FV 5.4.9 Are breakage safe lamps and/or lamps with a protective cap used above FV.5.4.6 Are breakage safe lamps or lamps with a protective cap used above the sorting, Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
Major
the sorting, weighing, and storage area? Major weighing and storage area?
Must
CC FV 5.4.9 In case of breakage, light bulbs, and fixtures suspended above produce FV.5.4.6 Light bulbs and fixtures suspended above produce or material used for produce
or material used for produce handling are of a safety type or are Major handling are of a safety type or are protected / shielded so as to prevent
Major
protected/shielded so as to prevent food contamination. Applicable for contamination of food in case of breakage.
Must
handling on field, handling in facility, and storage/cooling.
CP FV 5.4.10 Are there written procedures for handling glass and clear hard plastic in Major FV.5.4.7 Major Are there written glass, clear hard plastic and articles with sharp edges handling Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
place? Must procedures in place?
CC FV 5.4.10 Written procedures exist for handling glass and/or clear hard plastic FV.5.4.7 Major Written procedures exist for handling glass or clear hard plastic and articles with
breakages, which could be a source of physical contamination and/or sharp edges breakages in produce handling, preparation and storage areas.
Major
damage the product (e.g. in greenhouses, produce handling, preparation,
Must
and storage areas). Applicable for harvest, handling on field, handling in
FV 5.5 Temperature and Humidity Control FV.5.5.5 Temperature control equipment - - -
CP FV 5.5.1 Are temperature and humidity controls (where applicable) maintained and FV.5.5.5 Major Is there a process for verifying measuring and temperature control equipment? Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
documented?
Major
FV.4.2.7 Major If packed produce are stored on farm, are temperature and humidity
Must
documented?
Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
CC FV 5.5.1 If produce is stored either on-farm or in a packinghouse, temperature and FV.5.5.5 Major Equipment used for weighing and temperature control, must be routinely verified
humidity controls (where necessary to comply with quality requirements to see if equipment is calibrated according to risk analysis procedure.
and also for controlled atmosphere storage) shall be maintained and
Major
documented. Applicable for handling in facility, and storage/cooling. Temperature and humidity record documented, in accordance with the hygiene
Must
FV.4.2.7 Major risk assessment results and quality requirements when packed produce are
stored on farm.
FV 5.6 Pest Control FV.5.6 Rodent and Bird Control - - -

CP FV 5.6.1. Is there a system for monitoring and correcting pest populations in the FV.5.6.1 Major Are all entry points to buildings or equipment that may come into contact with Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
Major
packing and storing areas? them suitably protected to prevent, whenever practically possible, the ingress of
Must
rodents and birds?
CC FV 5.6.1. Producers shall implement measures to control pest populations in the FV.5.6.1 Major Visual assessment. No N/A
Major
packing and storing areas appropriate to the farm condition. No N/A.
Must
Applicable for handling in facility and storage/cooling.
CP FV 5.6.2 Is there visual evidence that the pest monitoring and correcting process Major FV.5.6.2 Major Are there site plans with bait points and/or traps? Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
are effective? Must
CC FV 5.6.2 A visual assessment shows that the pest monitoring and correcting FV.5.6.2 Major Site plan showing bait points must exist. No N/A.
Major
process are effective. No N/A. Applicable for handling on field, handling in
Must
CP FV 5.6.3. Are detailed records kept of pest control inspections and necessary Major FV.5.6.4 Major Are detailed records of pest control inspections and necessary actions taken, Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
actions taken? Must kept?
CC FV 5.6.3. Monitoring is scheduled and there are records of pest control inspections FV.5.6.4 Major Records of pest control inspections and follow up action plan(s). The producer
and follow-up action plan(s). Applicable for handling on field, handling in can have his own records. Inspections must take place whenever there is
Major
facility, and storage/cooling. evidence of presence of pests. In case of vermin, the producer must have a
Must
contact number of the pest controller or evidence of in-house capability to
control pests.
FV 5.7. Post-Harvest Washing (N/A When no Post-Harvest Washing) FV.5.7 Post-Harvest Washing (N/A when no post-harvest washing) - - -
CP FV 5.7.1. Is the source of water used for final product washing potable or declared Major FV.5.7.1 Is the source of water used for final product washing potable or declared Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
suitable by the competent authorities? Must Major suitable by the competent authorities?
CC FV 5.7.1. The water has been declared suitable by the competent authorities and/or FV.5.7.1 The water has been declared suitable by the competent authorities and/or within
a water analysis has been carried out at the point of entry into the Major the last 12 months a water analysis has been carried out at the point of entry
washing machinery within the last 12 months. The levels of the parameters Major into the washing machinery. The levels of the parameters analyzed are within
analyzed are within accepted WHO thresholds or are accepted as safe Must accepted WHO thresholds or are accepted as safe for the food industry by the
for the food industry by the competent authorities. Applicable for handling competent authorities.
on field and handling in facility.
CP FV 5.7.2. If water is re-circulated for final product washing, has this water been FV.5.7.2 If water is re-circulated for final product washing, has this water been filtered Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
Major
filtered and are pH, concentration and exposure levels to disinfectant Major and are pH, concentration and exposure levels to disinfectant routinely
Must
routinely monitored? monitored?
CC FV 5.7.2. Where water is re-circulated for final produce washing (i.e. no further FV.5.7.2 Where water is re-circulated for final produce washing, it is filtered and
washing done by the producer before the product is sold), it is filtered and Major disinfected, and pH, concentration and exposure levels to disinfectant are
disinfected, and pH, concentration and exposure levels to disinfectant are routinely monitored, with documented records maintained. Filtering must be
routinely monitored. Records are maintained. Filtering shall be done using done with an effective system for solids and suspensions that have a
an effective system for solids and suspensions that have a documented documented routine cleaning schedule according to the usage and water
Major
routine cleaning schedule according to usage rates and water volume. volume.
Must
Where recording of automatic filter backwash events and changes in
dosage rates by automated sanitizer injectors may be impossible, a
written procedure/policy shall explain the process. Applicable for handling
on field and handling in facility.
CP FV 5.7.3. Is the laboratory carrying out the water analysis a suitable one? Minor FV.5.7.3 Minor Is the laboratory carrying out the water analysis a suitable one? Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
Must
CC FV 5.7.3. The water analysis for the product washing is undertaken by a laboratory FV.5.7.3 Minor The water analysis for the product washing is undertaken by a laboratory
currently accredited to ISO 17025 or its national equivalent or one that currently accredited to ISO 17025 or its national equivalent. Alternatively, any
Minor
can demonstrate via documentation that it is in the process of gaining other govt. approved testing kits can also be used on farm. In case of single use
Must
accreditation. Applicable for handling on field and handling in facility. testing kit, the date of test and evidence of testing kit should be preserved.
FV 5.8.Post-Harvest Treatments (N/A When no Post-Hharvest Treatments) FV.5.8 Post-Harvest Treatments (N/A when there is no post-harvest treatments) - - -
Applicable for handling on field and handling in facility.
CP FV 5.8.1 Are all label instructions observed? Major FV.5.8.1 Are all labeling instructions observed? Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
Must Major
CC FV 5.8.1 There are clear procedures and documentation available, (e.g. application FV.5.8.1 There are clear procedures and documentation available, e.g. application
records for post-harvest biocides, waxes and plant protection products) Major records for post-harvest biocides, waxes and plant protection products, which
that demonstrate compliance with the label instructions for chemicals Major demonstrate that the label instructions for chemicals applied are compliant.
applied. Must
GUIDANCE NOTE REQD. Refer S2S Rules
CP FV 5.8.2 Are all the biocides, waxes, and plant protection products used for post- FV.5.8.2 Are all the biocides, waxes and plant protection products used for post harvest Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
Major
harvest protection of the harvested crop officially registered in the country Major protection of the harvested crop officially registered in the country of use?
Must
of use?
CC FV 5.8.2 All the post-harvest biocides, waxes, and plant protection products used FV.5.8.2 All the post harvest biocides, waxes and plant protection products used on
on harvested crop are officially registered or permitted by the appropriate Major harvested crop are officially registered or permitted by the appropriate
governmental organization in the country of application. They are governmental organization in the country of application. They are approved for
approved for use in the country of application and are approved for use use in the country of application and are approved for use on the harvested
on the harvested crop to which they are applied as indicated on the labels crop to which it is applied as indicated on the biocides, waxes and crop
Major
of the biocides, waxes and crop protection products. Where no official protection products’ labels. Where no official registration scheme exists, and
Must
registration scheme exists, refer to Annex CB 3 GLOBALG.A.P. FAO International Code of Conduct on the Distribution and Use of Pesticides.
Guideline: Plant Protection Product Use in Countries that Allow
Extrapolation' on this subject and the 'FAO International Code of Conduct
on the Distribution and Use of Pesticides'.
CP FV 5.8.3 Is an up-to-date list maintained of post-harvest plant protection products Major FV.5.8.4 Major Is an up-to-date list maintained of post- harvest plant protection products that are Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
that are used, and approved for use, on crops being grown? Must used, and approved for use, on crops being grown?
CC FV 5.8.3 An up-to-date documented list that takes into account any changes in FV.5.8.4 Major An up to date documented list, that takes into account any changes in local and
local and national legislation for biocides, waxes, and plant protection national legislation for biocides, waxes and plant protection products is available
products is available for the commercial brand names (including any Major for the commercial brand names (including any active ingredient composition)
active ingredient composition) that are used as post-harvest plant Must that are used as post-harvest protection being, or which have been, grown on
protection products for produce grown on the farm under GLOBALG.A.P. the farm under IndG.A.P. within the last 12 months. No N/A.
within the last 12 months. No N/A.
CP FV 5.8.4 Is the technically responsible person for the application of post-harvest FV.5.8.5 Is the technically responsible person for the harvested crop handling process Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
plant protection products able to demonstrate competence and knowledge Major Major able to demonstrate competence and knowledge with regard to the application of
with regard to the application of biocides, waxes, and plant protection Must biocides, waxes and plant protection products?
products?
CC FV 5.8.4 The technically responsible person for the post-harvest biocides, waxes, FV.5.8.5 The technically responsible person for the post harvest biocides, waxes and
and plant protection products applications can demonstrate a sufficient Major Major plant protection products applications can demonstrate sufficient level of
level of technical competence via nationally recognized certificates or Must technical competence via nationally recognized certificates or formal training.
formal training.
CP FV 5.8.5 Is the source of water used for post-harvest treatments potable or Major FV.5.7.1 Is the source of water used for final product washing potable or declared Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
declared suitable by the competent authorities? Must Major suitable by the competent authorities?
CC FV 5.8.5 The water has been declared suitable by the competent authorities and/or FV.5.7.1 The water has been declared suitable by the competent authorities and/or within
within the last 12 months a water analysis has been carried out at the Major the last 12 months a water analysis has been carried out at the point of entry
Major
point of entry into the washing machinery. The levels of the parameters into the washing machinery. The levels of the parameters analyzed are within
Must
analyzed are within accepted WHO thresholds or are accepted as safe accepted WHO thresholds or are accepted as safe for the food industry by the
for the food industry by the competent authorities. competent authorities.
CP FV 5.8.6 Are the biocides, waxes and plant protection products used for post- Major FV.5.8.17 Are the biocides, waxes and plant protection products used for post-harvest Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
harvest treatment stored away from produce and other materials? Must Major treatment stored away from produce and other materials?
CC FV 5.8.6 To avoid the chemical contamination of the produce, biocides, waxes, and FV.5.8.17 To avoid the chemical contamination of the produce, biocides, waxes, and plant
Major
plant protection products, etc. are kept in a designated secure area, away Major protection products, etc. are kept in a designated secure area, away from the
Must
from the produce. produce.
CP FV 5.8.7 Are all records of post-harvest treatments maintained and do they include FV.5.8.6 Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
the minimum criteria listed below? Major Are all records of post-harvest treatments maintained and do they include the
• Identity of harvested crops (i.e. lot or batch of produce); minimum criteria listed below?
• Location • Identity of harvested crops (i.e. lot or batch of produce);
Major
• Application dates • Location
Must
• Type of treatment • Application dates
• Product trade name and active ingredient • Type of treatment
• Product quantity • Product trade name and active ingredient
• Product quantity
CC FV 5.8.7 The following information is recorded in all records of post-harvest FV.5.8.6

biocide, wax, and plant protection product applications: Major The following information is recorded in all records of post-harvest biocide, wax,
• The lot or batch of harvested crop treated and plant protection product applications:
• The geographical area, the name or reference of the farm, or harvested • The lot or batch of harvested crop treated
crop-handling site where the treatment was undertaken • The geographical area, the name or reference of the farm, or harvested crop-
• The exact dates (day/month/year) of the applications handling site where the treatment was undertaken
• The type of treatment used for product application (e.g. spraying, • The exact dates (day/month/year) of the applications
drenching, gassing etc.) Major • The type of treatment used for product application (e.g. spraying, drenching,
• The complete trade name (including formulation) and active ingredient Must gassing etc.)
or beneficial organism with scientific name. The active ingredient shall be • The complete trade name (including formulation) and active ingredient or
recorded or it shall be possible to connect the trade name information to beneficial organism with scientific name. The active ingredient shall be recorded
the active ingredient. or it shall be possible to connect the trade name information to the active
• The amount of product applied in weight or volume per liter of water or ingredient.
other carrier medium • The amount of product applied in weight or volume per liter of water or other
No N/A carrier medium
No N/A
Are records of all post-harvest treatments kept and do they also include - - -
the following criteria:
CP FV 5.8.8 Name of the operator? Major FV.5.8.7 Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
Name of the operator .
Must Major
CC FV 5.8.8 The name of the operator who has applied the plant protection product to FV.5.8.7 Demonstration of evidence of approval and composition of formulation.
Major
the harvested produce is documented in all records of post-harvest Major
Must
biocide, wax, and plant protection product applications.
CP FV 5.8.9 Justification for application? Major FV.5.8.14 Major Has the justification for application for the post- harvest biocide, wax and plant Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
Must protection product applications been recorded?
CC FV 5.8.9 The common name of the pest/disease to be treated is documented in all FV.5.8.14 Major The common name of the pest, disease to be treated is documented in all post-
Major
records of post-harvest biocide, wax, and plant protection product harvest biocide, wax and plant protection product application records.
Must
applications.
CP FV 5.8.10 Are all of the post-harvest plant protection product applications also Major FV.5.8.15 Are all of the post-harvest plant protection product applications also considered Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
considered under points CB 7.6? Must Major under points CB.8.6 of this document?
CC FV 5.8.10 There is documented evidence to demonstrate that the producer FV.5.8.15 There is documentary evidence to demonstrate that the producer considers all
Major
considers all post-harvest biocides and plant protection products Major post-harvest biocides and plant protection products applications under Control
Must
applications under control point CB 7.6, and acts accordingly. Points CB.8.6, and acts accordingly
FV 5.9 Labeling - - -
CP FV 5.9.1 Is product labeling, where final packing takes place, done according to FV.5.4.11 Are the packages properly labeled and coded for unique identification and trace- Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
Major
the applicable food regulations in the country of intended sale and Major back?
Must
according to any customer specifications?
CC FV 5.9.1 Where final packing takes place, product labeling shall follow the FV.5.4.11 Check if all the packages are suitably fastened and labeled. Check if proper
applicable Major coding (e.g., bar codes, stickers, tags, badges etc.) is done, for identity and
food regulations in the country of intended sale and any customer Major trace-back. Check if appropriate procedure for identification and relevant
specifications. Must records are maintained.
Packages /containers may be labeled and coded using unique, global identifier
(Global Trade Item Number- GTIN)
CP FV 5.9.2 Where the risk assessment indicates potential food allergen cross- Major Where the risk assessment indicates potential food allergen cross Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent Missing
contamination, are the products labeleld to identify them? Must Major contamination,are the products labelled to identify them? Clause No.
CC FV 5.9.2 Where the risk assessment indicates potential cross-contamination, the N/A :Where the risk assessment indicates potential cross-contamination, the
product shall be labeled according to country of production and Major product shall be labeled according to country of production and destination
destination legislation regarding food allergens. legislation regarding food allergens.
Cross-contamination risk (potential and intentional) shall be considered Cross-contamination risk (potential and intentional) shall be considered where
where food allergens have, for example, been packed on the same line or using the
Major
food allergens have, for example, been packed on the same line or using same equipment. Harvesting and packing equipment and personal protective
Must
the equipment shall also be considered (cross-reference with AF 2.2.1, AF 2.2.2,
same equipment. Harvesting and packing equipment and personal Annex AF 2, and FV 4.1.1).
protective
equipment shall also be considered (cross-reference with AF 1.2.1, AF
1.2.2, Annex AF 2, and FV 5.1.1).
GLOBALG.A.P. Control Points and Compliance Criteria - All Farm Base Applicant G.A.P. Rules: IndG.A.P. Compliance check GLOBALG.A.P. assessor
(Version 5.2_Feb19) Version:Ver 4.1
Clause Clause Level Original Text Explanations/answers Level CPCC Overall Remarks
Control Points (CP) & Compliance Criteria (CC) Level
No. No. checklist/scheme owner
AF ALL FARM BASE - - -
Control points in this module are applicable to all producers seeking certification, - - -
as it covers issues relevant to all farming businesses.
AF 1 SITE HISTORY AND SITE MANAGEMENT AF.2 SITE HISTORY AND SITE MANAGEMENT - - -
One of the key features of sustainable farming is the continuous integration of One of the key features of sustainable farming is the continuous integration of - - -
site-specific knowledge and practical experience into future management site-specific knowledge and practical experiences into future management
planning and practices. This section is intended to ensure that the land, planning and practices. This section is intended to ensure that the land, buildings
buildings, and other facilities which constitute the fabric of the farm, are properly and other facilities, which constitute the fabric of the farm, are properly managed
managed to ensure the safe production of food and protection of the to ensure the safe production of food and protection of the environment.
environment.
AF 1.1 Site History AF.2.1 Site History - - -
CP AF 1.1.1 Is there a reference system for each field, orchard, greenhouse, yard, plot, Major AF.2.1.2 Major Is a reference system for each field, orchard, greenhouse, yard, plot, livestock Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
livestock building/pen, and/or other area/location used in production? Must building or other area/location used in production established and referenced on
a farm plan or map?
CC AF 1.1.1 Compliance shall include visual identification in the form of: Major AF.2.1.2 Major Compliance must include visual identification in the form of a physical sign at
- A physical sign at each field/orchard, greenhouse/yard/plot/livestock Must each field/ greenhouse/plot/livestock building/pen or other farm, or a farm plan or
building/pen, or other farm area/location map that could be cross-referenced to the identification system. No N/A.
or
- A farm map, which also identifies the location of water sources,
storage/handling facilities, ponds, stables, etc., and that could be cross-
referenced to the identification system
No N/A.
CP AF 1.1.2 Is a recording system established for each unit of production or other Major AF.2.1.1 Major Is a recording system established for each unit of production or other Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
area/location to provide a record of the livestock/aquaculture production and/or Must area/location to provide a permanent record of the livestock/aquaculture
agronomic activities undertaken at those locations? production and/or agriculture activities undertaken at those locations? Are these
records kept in an ordered and up-to-date fashion?
CC AF 1.1.2 Current records shall provide a history of GLOBALG.A.P. production of all Major AF.2.1.1 Major Current records must provide a history of IndG.A.P. production of all production
production areas. No N/A. Must areas. For Crops: New applicants must have full records for at least three
months prior to the date of external inspection that reference each area covered
by a crop with all the agronomic/agriculture activities related to IndG.A.P.
documentation required of this area; No N/A
AF 1.2 Site Management AF.2.2 Site Management - - -
CP AF 1.2.1 Is there a risk assessment available for all sites registered for certification (this Major AF.2.2.1 Major Is there a risk assessment available for all sites regisrtered for certification(this Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
includes rented land, structures, and equipment) and does this risk assessment Must includes rented land, structures snd equipment) and this risk assessment
show that the site in question is suitable for production, with regards to food show that the site in question is suitable for production, with regards to food
safety, the environment, and health and welfare of animals in the scope of the safety, health, the environment and welfare of animals where applicable?
livestock and aquaculture certification where applicable?
CC AF 1.2.1 A written risk assessment to determine whether the sites are appropriate for Major AF.2.2.1 Major A written risk assessment (a) to determine whether the sites are appropriate for
production shall be available for all sites. It shall be ready for the initial inspection Must production shall be avilable for all sites.(b) It shall be ready for the intitial
and maintained updated and reviewed when new sites enter in production and inspection and maintained updated and reveiwed when new sites enter in
when risks for existing ones have changed, or at least annually, whichever is production and when risks for existing ones changed or atleast annually
shorter. The risk assessment may be based on a generic one but shall be ,whichever is shorter. (c)The risk assessment may be based on a generic one
customized to the farm situation. but shall be customized to the farm situation. (d) Risk assessment shall take
Risk assessments shall take into account: into account (1) Potential physical,chemical(including allergens) and biological
- Potential physical, chemical (including allergens) and biological hazards hazards. (2) Site history ( for sites that are new to agricultural production),histroy
- Site history (for sites that are new to agricultural production, history of 5 years of five years is advised and minimum of one year shall be known (3) Impact of
is advised and a minimum of one year shall be known) proposed enterprises or adjscent stock/crops/environment Note Refer to
- Impact of proposed enterprises on adjacent stock/crops/ environment, and the GlobalG.A.P Annex AF1 ,AF 2 for guidance on risk assessments. Annex FV 1
health and safety of animals in the scope of the livestock and aquaculture includes guidance regarding flooding.
certification.
(See Annex AF 1 and Annex AF 2 for guidance on risk assessments. Annex FV 1
includes guidance regarding flooding.)
CP AF 1.2.2 Has a management plan that establishes strategies to minimize the risks Major AF.2.2.2 Major Has a management plan that establishes strategies to minimize the risks Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
identified in the risk assessment (AF 1.2.1) been developed and implemented? Must identified in the risk assessment (AF 2.2.1)been developed and implemented
CC AF 1.2.2 A management plan addresses the risks identified in AF 1.2.1 and describes the Major Major A management plan adresses the risk identified in AF.2.2.1 and describe the
hazard control procedures that justify that the site in question is suitable for Must hazard control procedures that justify that the site in question is suitable for
production. This plan shall be appropriate to the farm operations, and there shall production . This plan shall be appropriate to the farm operations and there shall
be evidence of its implementation and effectiveness. be evidence of its implementation and effectiveness. Note: environmental risks
NOTE: Environmental risks do not need to be part of this plan and are covered do not need to be part of this plan
under AF 7.1.1.
AF 2 RECORD KEEPING AND INTERNAL SELF-ASSESSMENT/INTERNAL AF.1 RECORD KEEPING AND INTERNAL SELF-ASSESSMENT / INTERNAL - - -
INSPECTION INSPECTION
Important details of farming practices shall be recorded and records kept. - - -
CP AF 2.1 Are all records requested during the external inspection accessible and kept for Major AF.1.1 Major Are all records requested during the external inspection accessible and retained Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
a minimum period of 2 years, unless a longer requirement is stated in specific Must for a minimum period of two years, unless a longer requirement is stated in
control points? specific control points?
CC AF 2.1 Producers shall keep up-to-date records for a minimum of 2 years. Electronic Major AF.1.1 Major Producers shall keep up to date records (a) for a minimum of two years or for
records are valid and when they are used, producers are responsible for Must initial/or new applicant inspections, shall keep records from at least 3 months
maintaining back-ups of the information. prior to the date of external inspection or from the date of registration which ever
For the initial inspections, producers shall keep records from at least 3 months is longer . (b)New applicants shall have full records that reference each area
prior to the date of the external inspection or from the day of registration, covered the registration with all of the agronomatic activities related to the
whichever is longer. New applicants shall have full records that reference each IndG.A.P.(c) When an individual record is missing the respective control point
area covered by the registration with all of the agronomic activities related to dealing with those records is not cpmliant . No. N/A
GLOBALG.A.P. documentation required for this area. For livestock, these
records shall be available for the current livestock cycle before the initial
inspection. This refers to the principle of record keeping. When an individual
record is missing, the respective control point dealing with those records is not
compliant. No N/A.
CP AF 2.2 Does the producer take responsibility to conduct a minimum of one internal self- Major AF.1.2 Major oes the producer or producer group take responsibility to undertake a minimum Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
assessment per year against the GLOBALG.A.P. Standard? Must of one internal self-assessment or producer group internal inspection,
respectively, per year against the IndG.A.P. standard?
CC AF 2.2 There is documented evidence that in Option 1 an internal self-assessment has Major AF.1.2 Major There is documentary evidence that the IndG.A.P. or benchmarked standard
been completed under the responsibility of the producer (this may be carried out Must internal self-assessment
by a person different from the producer).
Self-assessments shall include all applicable control points, even when a
subcontracted company carries them out.
The self-assessment checklist shall contain comments of the evidence
observed for all non-applicable and non-compliant control points.
This has to be done before the CB inspection (see GLOBALG.A.P. General
Regulations Part I, section 5.).
No N/A, except for multi-site operations with QMS and producer groups, for
which the QMS checklist covers internal inspections.
CP AF 2.3 Have effective corrective actions been taken as a result of non-conformances Major AF.1.3 Major Are effective corrective actions taken as a result of non-conformances detected Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
detected during the internal self-assessment or internal producer group Must during the internal self-assessment or internal producer group Inspections?
inspections?
CC AF 2.3 Necessary corrective actions are documented and have been implemented. N/A Major AF.1.3 Major Effective corrective actions are documented and have been implemented.
only in the case no non-conformances are detected during internal self- Must No N/A
assessments or internal producer group inspections.
AF 3 HYGIENE AF.3.2 Training - - -
People are key to the prevention of product contamination. Farm staff and - - -
contractors as well as producers themselves stand for the quality and safety of
the product. Education and training will support progress toward safe production.
This section is intended to ensure good practices to diminish hygiene risks to the
product and that all workers understand the requirements and are competent to
perform their duties.
Further hygiene requirements, specific to certain activities such as harvest and
product handling, are defined in the applicable Standard module.
CP AF 3.1 Does the farm have a written risk assessment for hygiene? Minor AF. 3.2.4 Minor Does the farm have a written risk assessment for Hygiene ? Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
Must
CC AF 3.1 The written risk assessment for hygiene issues covers the production Minor AF 3.2.4 Minor The written risk assessment for hygiene issues covers the production
environment. The risks depend on the products produced and/or supplied. The Must environment. the risks depend on the products produced and / or supplied. The
risk assessment can be a generic one, but it shall be appropriate for conditions risk assessment can be genric one,but it shall be appropriate for conditions on
on the farm and shall be reviewed annually and updated when changes (e.g. the farm and shll be reveiewed annually and updated when changes occur. No
other activities) occur. No N/A. N/A
CP AF 3.2 Does the farm have a documented hygiene procedure and visibly displayed Minor AF.3.2.5 Minor Does the farm have documented hygiene Procedure and visibly displayed Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
hygiene instructions for all workers and visitors to the site whose activities might Must hygeine instructions for all workers and visitors to the site whose activities might
pose a risk to food safety? pose a risk to food safety .
CC AF 3.2 The farm shall have a hygiene procedure addressing the risks identified in the Minor AF.3.2.5 Minor The farm shall have hygeine procedures addressing the risks identified in the
risk assessment in AF 3.1. The farm shall also have hygiene instructions visibly Must risk assessment in AF.3.1.1 The hygiene instructions are visibly displayed:
displayed for workers (including subcontractors) and visitors provided by way of provided by way of clear signs (pictures) or in the predominant language(s) of
clear signs (pictures) and/or in the predominant language(s) of the workforce. the workforce(including sub contractors and visitors) .. The instructions must at
The instructions must also be based on the results of the hygiene risk least include:
assessment in AF 3.1 and include at a minimum: - the need for hand cleaning;
• The need to wash hands - the covering of skin cuts;
• The need to cover skin cuts - limitation on smoking, eating and drinking to designated areas
• Limitation on smoking, eating and drinking to designated areas - notification of any relevant infections or conditions; This includes any sign of
• Notification of any relevant infections or conditions. This includes any signs of illness,whereby these workers shall be restricted from direct contact with the
illness (e.g. vomiting, jaundice, diarrhea), whereby these workers shall be product and food contact surfaces . Notification of producr contamination with
restricted from direct contact with the product and food-contact surfaces bodily fluids
• Notification of product contamination with bodily fluids - the use of suitable protective clothing, where the individual activities might
• The use of suitable protective clothing, where the individuals’ activities might pose a risk of contamination to the product .
pose a risk of contamination to the product.
CP AF 3.3 Have all persons working on the farm received annual hygiene training Minor AF.3.2.6 Minor Have all persons working on the farm received basic hygiene training according Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
appropriate to their activities and according to the hygiene instructions in AF 3.2? Must to the hygiene instructions in AF.3.2.5 ?
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CC AF 3.3 An introductory training course for hygiene shall be given in both written and Minor AF.3.2.6 Minor Both written and verbal training are given as an induction-training course for
verbal form. All new workers shall receive this training and confirm their Must hygiene. Training is provided by qualified people. All new workers must receive
participation. This training shall cover all instructions defined in AF 3.2. All this training and confirm their participation with a signature.
workers, including the owners and managers, shall annually participate in the
farm’s basic hygiene training. All instructions from AF.3.2.5 must be covered in this training. All workers,
including the owners and managers, at any time of the year have reviewed and
signed for the farm’s hygiene instructions
CP AF 3.4 Are the farm’s hygiene procedures implemented? Major AF.3.2.7 Major Are the farm’s hygiene procedures implemented ? Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
Must
CC AF 3.4 Workers with tasks identified in the hygiene procedures shall demonstrate Major AF.3.2.7 Major Workers with tasks identified in the hygiene procedures must demonstrate
competence during the inspection and there is visual evidence that the hygiene Must competence during the inspection. No N/A
procedures are being implemented. No N/A.
AF 4 WORKERS’ HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELFARE - - -
People are key to the safe and efficient operation of any farm. Farm staff and - - -
contractors as well as producers themselves stand for the quality of the produce
and for environmental protection. Education and training will help progress
towards sustainability and build on social capital. This section is intended to
ensure safe practices in the work place and that all workers both understand,
and are competent to perform their duties; are provided with proper equipment to
allow them to work safely; and that, in the event of accidents, can obtain proper
and timely assistance.
AF 4.1 Health and Safety AF.3.3 Hazards and first aid - - -

CP AF 4.1.1 Does the producer have a written risk assessment for hazards to workers’ Minor AF.3.1.1 Minor Does the farm have a written risk assessment for safe and healthy working Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
health and safety? Must conditions?
CC AF 4.1.1 The written risk assessment can be a generic one but it shall be appropriate to Minor AF.3.1.1 Minor The written risk assessment can be a generic one but it must be appropriate for further risk related to water storage
conditions on the farm, including the entire production process in the scope of Must conditions on the farm. The risk assessment must be reviewed and updated tanks if any , higly techical euipment
certification. The risk assessment shall be reviewed and updated annually and when changes in the organization (e.g. other activities) occur. No N/A. machineries like high tech sprayers
when changes that could impact workers health and safety (e.g. new machinery, (imported) , drones atc. to be
new buildings, new plant protection products, modified cultivation practices, etc.) included
occur. Examples of hazards include but are not limited to: Moving machine
parts, power take-off (PTO), electricity, farm machinery and vehicle traffic, fires
in farm buildings, applications of organic fertilizer, excessive noise, dust,
vibrations, extreme temperatures, ladders, fuel storage, slurry tanks, etc. No
N/A.
CP AF 4.1.2 Does the farm have written health and safety procedures addressing issues Minor AF.3.1.2 Minor Does the farm have a written health, safety and welfare policy and procedures Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
identified in the risk assessment of AF 4.1.1? Must including issues of the risk assessment of AF.3.1.1?
CC AF 4.1.2 The health and safety procedures shall address the points identified in the risk Minor AF.3.1.2 Minor The health, safety and welfare policy must at least include the points identified in
assessment (AF 4.1.1) and shall be appropriate for the farming operations. They Must the risk assessment (AF.3.1.1). This could include accident and emergency
shall also include accident and emergency procedures as well as contingency procedures, hygiene procedures, dealing with any identified risks in the working
plans that deal with any identified risks in the working situation, etc. The situation, etc. The policy must be reviewed and updated when the risk
procedures shall be reviewed annually and updated when the risk assessment assessment changes.
changes.
The farm infrastructure, facilities and equipment shall be constructed and
maintained in such a way as to minimize health and safety hazards for the
workers to the extent practical.
CP AF 4.1.3 Have all people working on the farm received health and safety training Minor AF.3.2.3 Minor Have all workers received adequate health and safety training and are they Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
according to the risk assessment in AF 4.1.1? Must instructed according to the risk assessment in AF.3.1.1?
CC AF 4.1.3 All workers, including subcontractors, can demonstrate competency in Minor AF.3.2.3 Minor Workers can demonstrate competency in responsibilities and tasks through
responsibilities and tasks through visual observation (if possible, on the day of Must visual observation. If at time of inspection there are no activities, there must be
the inspection). There shall be evidence of instructions in the appropriate evidence of instructions. No N/A.
language and training records. Producers may conduct the health and safety
training themselves if training instructions or other training materials are available
(i.e. it need not be an outside individual who conducts the training). No N/A.
AF 4.2 Training AF.3.2 Minor Training activities - - -

CP AF 4.2.1 Is there a record kept for training activities and attendees? Minor AF3.2.1 Minor Is there a record kept for training activities and attendees? Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
Must
CC AF 4.2.1 A record is kept for training activities, including the topic covered, the trainer, the Minor AF3.2.1 Minor A record is kept for training activities including the topic covered, the trainer, the
date, and a list of the attendees. Evidence of attendance is required. Must date and attendees. Evidence of the attendance is required.
CP AF 4.2.2 Do all workers handling and/or administering veterinary medicines, chemicals, Major AF.3.2.2 Major Do all workers handling and/or administering veterinary medicines, chemicals, Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
disinfectants, plant protection products, biocides and/or other hazardous Must disinfectants, plant protection products, biocides or other hazardous substances
substances and all workers operating dangerous or complex equipment as and all workers operating dangerous or complex equipment as defined in the risk
defined in the risk analysis in AF 4.1.1 have evidence of competence or details of assessment in AF.3.1.1 have certificates of competence, and/or details of other
other such qualifications? such qualifications?
CC AF 4.2.2 Records shall identify workers who carry out such tasks and can demonstrate Major Records must identify person(s) who carry out such tasks, and show
competence (e.g. certificate of training and/or records of training with proof of Must certificates of training or proof of competence. No N/A
attendance). This shall include compliance with applicable legislation. No N/A.
For aquaculture, cross-reference with Aquaculture module AQ 4.1.1. GUIDANCE NOTE ON COMPETENCE
In livestock, for workers administering medicines, proof of adequate experience
is also required.
AF 4.3 Hazards and First Aid AF.3.3 Hazards and first aid - - -
CP AF 4.3.1 Do accident and emergency procedures exist? Are they visually displayed, and Minor AF.3.3.2 Minor Do accident and emergency procedures exist; are they visually displayed and Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
are they communicated to all persons associated with the farm activities, Must communicated to all persons associated with the farm activities?
including subcontractors and visitors?
CC AF 4.3.1 Permanent accident procedures shall be clearly displayed in accessible and Minor AF 3.3.2 Minor Permanent accident procedures must be clearly displayed in accessible and
visible location(s) for workers, visitors and subcontractors. These instructions Must visible location(s). These instructions are available in the predominant
are available in the predominant language(s) of the workforce and/or pictograms. language(s) of the workforce and/or pictograms. The procedures must identify, if
The procedures shall identify the following: appropriate the following:
• The farm's map reference or farm address - farm's map reference or farm address
• The contact person(s) - contact person(s)
• An up-to-date list of relevant phone numbers (police, ambulance, hospital, fire- - location of the nearest means of communication
brigade, access to emergency health care on site or by means of transport, (telephone, radio)
supplier of electricity, water, and gas). - an up-to-date list of relevant phone numbers (police, ambulance, hospital, fire-
Examples of other procedures that can be included: brigade, access to emergency health care on site or by means of transport,
• The location of the nearest means of communication (telephone, radio). electricity and water supplier);
• How and where to contact the local medical services, hospital and other - how and where to contact the local medical services, Hospital and other
emergency services. (WHERE did it happen? WHAT happened? HOW MANY emergency services.
injured people? WHAT kind of injuries? WHO is calling?) - location of fire extinguisher;
• The location of fire extinguisher(s) - emergency exits;
• The emergency exits - emergency cut-offs for electricity, gas and water supplies.
• Emergency cut-offs for electricity, gas and water supplies - how to report accidents or dangerous incidents.
• How to report accidents and dangerous incidents GUIDANCE NOTE FOR THE FIRST AID KIT (also for injectible antidotes)
For aquaculture, cross-reference with Aquaculture module AQ 3.1.4.
CP AF 4.3.2 Are potential hazards clearly identified by warning signs? Minor AF.3.3.3 Minor Are potential hazards clearly identified by warning signs and placed where Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
Must appropriate?
CC AF 4.3.2 Permanent and legible signs shall indicate potential hazards. This shall include, Minor AF.3.3.3 Minor Permanent and legible signs must indicate potential hazards, e.g. waste pits,
where applicable: waste pits, fuel tanks, workshops, and access doors of the Must fuel tanks, workshops, access doors of the plant protection product / fertilizer /
storage facilities for plant protection products/fertilizers/any other chemicals. any other chemical storage facilities as well as the treated crop etc. Warning
Warning signs shall be present and in the predominant language(s) of the signs must be present.
workforce and/or in pictograms. No N/A.
No N/A
CP AF 4.3.3 Is safety advice for substances hazardous to workers’ health Minor AF.3.3.4 Minor Is safety advice available /accessible for substances hazardous to worker Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
available/accessible? Must health, when required?
CC AF 4.3.3 When required to ensure appropriate action, information (e.g. website, telephone Minor AF.3.3.4 Minor Information (e.g. website, tel no, data sheets, etc.) is accessible, when required,
number, material safety data sheets, etc.) is accessible. Must to ensure appropriate action.
For aquaculture, cross-reference with Aquaculture module AQ 3.1.2.
CP AF 4.3.4 Are first aid kits available at all permanent sites and in the vicinity of fieldwork? Minor AF.3.3.5 Minor Are First Aid kits present at all permanent sites and in the vicinity of fieldwork? Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
Must
CC AF 4.3.4 Complete and maintained first aid kits (i.e. according to local recommendations Minor AF.3.3.5 Minor Complete and maintained first aid kits according to national regulations and
and appropriate to the activities being carried out on the farm) shall be available Must recommendations must be available and accessible at all permanent sites and
and accessible at all permanent sites and readily available for transport (tractor, available for transport to the vicinity of the work.
car, etc.) where required by the risk assessment in AF 4.1.1.
CP AF 4.3.5 Are there always an appropriate number of persons (at least one person) trained Minor AF.3.2.4 Minor Is there always an appropriate number of persons (at least one person) trained Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
in first aid present on each farm whenever on-farm activities are being carried Must in first aid present on each farm whenever on-farm activities are being carried
out? out?
CC AF 4.3.5 There is always at least one person trained in first aid (i.e. within the last 5 years) Minor AF.3.2.4 Minor There is always at least one person trained in First Aid (within the last 5 years)
present on the farm whenever on-farm activities are being carried out. As a Must present on the farm whenever on-farm activities are being carried out. On farm
guideline: One trained person per 50 workers. On-farm activities include all activities include all activities mentioned in the relevant modules. As a guideline
activities mentioned in the relevant modules of this standard. one trained person per 50 workers .On fram activities include all activities
mentioned in the relevant modules.
AF 4.4 Protective Clothing/Equipment AF.3.4 Protective clothing / Equipment - - -
CP AF 4.4.1 Are workers, visitors and subcontractors equipped with suitable protective Major AF.3.4.1 Major Are workers (including subcontractors) equipped with suitable protective clothing Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
clothing in accordance with legal requirements and/or label instructions and/or Must in accordance with legal requirements and/or label instructions or as authorized
as authorized by a competent authority? by a competent authority?
CC AF 4.4.1 Complete sets of protective clothing, which enable label instructions and/or legal Major AF.3.4.1 Major Complete sets of protective clothing, (e.g. rubber boots, waterproof clothing, N 95 Mask allowed for spray
requirements and/or requirements as authorized by a competent authority to be Must protective overalls, rubber gloves, face masks, etc.) which enable label operationes where dilution is made
complied which are available on the farm, utilized, and in a good state of repair. instructions and/or legal requirements and/or requirements as authorized by a as per recommendations
To comply with label requirements and/or on-farm operations, this may include competent authority to be complied with are available, used and in a good state
some of the following: rubber boots or other appropriate footwear, waterproof of repair. This includes appropriate respiratory, ear and eye protection devices
clothing, protective overalls, rubber gloves, face masks, appropriate respiratory and life jackets, where necessary.
equipment (including replacement filters), ear and eye protection devices, life-
jackets, etc. as required by label or on-farm operations.
CP AF 4.4.2 Is protective clothing cleaned after use and stored in such a way as to prevent Major AF.3.4.2 Major Is protective clothing cleaned after use and stored so as to prevent Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
contamination of personal clothing? Must contamination of the
clothing or equipment?
CC AF 4.4.2 Protective clothing is kept clean according to the type of use and degree of Major AF.3.4.2 Major Protective clothing is regularly cleaned, according to a schedule adapted to the
potential contamination and in a ventilated place. Cleaning protective clothing Must type of use and degree of
and equipment includes separate washing from private clothing. Wash re-usable soiling. Cleaning the protective clothing and equipment includes the separate
gloves before removal. Dirty and damaged protective clothing and equipment washing from private clothing and glove washing before removal.
and expired filter cartridges shall be disposed of appropriately. Single-use items Dirty, torn and damaged protective clothing and equipment and expired filter
(e.g. gloves, overalls) shall be disposed of after one use. All protective clothing cartridges should be
and equipment including replacements filters, etc. shall be stored outside of the disposed of. Single-use items (e.g. gloves, overalls, etc.) have to be disposed
plant protection products/storage facility and physically separated from any other of after one use. All the
chemicals that might cause contamination of the clothing or equipment. No N/A. protective clothing and equipment including
replacements filters etc., are stored apart and physically separate from the
plant protection products/ any other chemicals which might cause contamination
of the clothing or equipment in a well- ventilated area.
No N/A.
AF 4.5 Worker Welfare AF.3.5 Worker welfare - - -
CP AF 4.5.1 Is a member of management clearly identifiable as responsible for the workers’ Major AF.3.5.1 Major Is a member of management clearly identifiable as responsible for workers Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
health, safety and welfare? Must health, safety and welfare?
CC AF 4.5.1 Documentation is available that clearly identifies and names the member of Major AF.3.5.1 Major Documentation is available that demonstrates that a clearly identified, named
management who is responsible for ensuring compliance with and Must member of management has the responsibility for ensuring compliance with
implementation of existing, current and relevant national and local regulations on existing, current and relevant national and local regulations and the
workers’ health, safety and welfare. implementation of the policy on workers health safety and welfare.
CP AF 4.5.2 Does regular two-way communication take place between management and Minor AF.3.5.2 Minor Do regular two-way communication meetings take place between management Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
workers on issues related to workers’ health, safety, and welfare? Is there Must and workers? Are there records from such meetings?
evidence of actions taken from such communication?
CC AF 4.5.2 Records show that communication between management and workers about Minor AF.3.5.2 Minor Records show that the concerns of the workers about health, safety and welfare
health, safety, and welfare concerns can take place openly (i.e. without fear of Must are being recorded in meetings planned and held at least once a year between
intimidation or retribution) and at least once a year. The auditor is not required to management and workers at which matters related to the business and worker
make judgments about the content, accuracy, or outcome of such health, safety or welfare can be discussed openly (without fear or intimidation or
communications. There is evidence that the concerns of the workers about retribution). The auditor is not required to make judgments about the content,
health, safety, and welfare are being addressed. accuracy or outcome of such meetings.
AF.3.5.3 Major Is there information available that provide an accurate overview over all workers
of the farm? . Record to be maitained of all workers including subcontractors
which provide the information on full name,date of entry ,the period of
employment ,regular working time and over time rules if any
CP AF 4.5.3 Do workers have access to clean food storage areas, designated rest areas, Major AF.3.5.4 Major Do workers have access to clean food storage areas, designated eating areas, Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
hand-washing facilities, and drinking water? Must hand washing facilities and drinking water?
CC AF 4.5.3 A place to store food and a place to eat shall be provided to the workers if they Major AF.3.5.4 Major Any designated place in farm like shade / Tree / plane flooring is allowed to use any designated place in farm like
eat on the farm. Hand washing equipment and drinking water shall always be Must as designated eating area in open farms , however it is not allowed to eat in shade / Tree / plane flooring is
provided. Protected cultivation ares like green houses or poly houses allowed to use as designated eating
area in open farms , however it is
not allowed to eat in Protected
cultivation ares like green houses or
poly houses
CP AF 4.5.4 Are on-site living quarters habitable and have the basic services and facilities? Major AF.3.5.5 Major Are on site living quarters habitable and have the basic services and facilities? Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
Must
CC AF 4.5.4 The on-farm living quarters for the workers are habitable and have a sound roof, Major AF.3.5.5 Major The living quarters for the workers on farm are habitable, and have access to
windows and doors, and the basic services of drinking water, toilets, and drains. Must clean water, toilets, drains. In case of no drains, septic pits can be accepted
In the case of no drains, septic pits can be accepted if compliant with local when proven to be hermetic.
regulations.
CP AF 4.5.5 Is transport for workers (on-farm, to and from fields/orchard) as provided by the Minor AF 3.6.2 Minor Whether transport for workers (on-farm, to and from fields/orchard) as provided Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
producer safe and compliant with national regulations when used to transport Must by the producer safe and compliant with national regulations when used to
workers on public roads? transport workers on public roads?
CC AF 4.5.5 Vehicles or vessels shall be safe for workers and, when used to transport Minor AF 3.6.3 Minor Vehicles used fortransport shall be safe for workers and, when used to transport
workers on public roads, shall comply with national safety regulations. Must workers on public roads, shall comply with national safety regulations
AF 5 SUBCONTRACTORS AF.3.6 Subcontractors - - -

A subcontractor is the entity furnishing labor, equipment and/or materials to - - -
perform specific farm operation(s) under contract with the producer (e.g. custom
grain harvesting, fruit spraying and picking).
CP AF 5.1 When the producer makes use of subcontractors, do they oversee their Major AF.3.6.1 Major When the producer makes use of subcontractors, is all the relevant information Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
activities in order to ensure that those activities relevant to GLOBALG.A.P. Must available on farm?
CPCC comply with the corresponding requirements?
CC AF 5.1 The producer is responsible for observing the control points applicable to the Major AF.3.6.1 Major The producer is responsible for observance of the control points applicable to
tasks performed by the subcontractors who carry out activities covered in the Must the tasks performed by the subcontractor by checking and signing the
GLOBALG.A.P. Standard, by checking and signing the assessment of the assessment of the subcontractor for each task and season contracted.The
subcontractor for each task and season contracted. producer is responsible for observance of the control points applicable to the
Evidence of compliance with the applicable control points shall be available on tasks performed by the subcontractors who carry out activities covered in
the farm during the external inspection. IndG.A.P standard by checking and signing the assessment of the sub
i) The producer can perform the assessment and shall keep the evidence of contractor for each task and season contracted (1) Evidence of compliance
compliance of the control points assessed. The subcontractor shall agree that with the applicable control ponits shall be available on the farm during external
GLOBALG.A.P. approved certifiers are allowed to verify the assessments inspection.(a)The producer can perform the assessment and shall keep the
through a physical inspection or evidence of compliance of the control points assessed. The sub contractor
ii) A third-party certification body, which is GLOBALG.A.P. approved, can inspect agree that IndG.A.P approved certifiers are allowed to verify the assessments
the subcontractor. The subcontractor shall receive a letter of conformance from through a physical inspection. Note: In case Sub contractors are not used for
the certification body with the following info: farming operations ,this clause is not applicable
1) Date of assessment
2) Name of the certification body
3) Inspector name
4) Details of the subcontractor
5) List of the inspected control points and compliance criteria. Certificates
issued to subcontractors against standards that are not officially approved by
GLOBALG.A.P. are not valid evidence of compliance with GLOBALG.A.P.
AF 6 WASTE AND POLLUTION MANAGEMENT, RECYCLING AND RE-USE AF.4 WASTE AND POLLUTION MANAGEMENT, RECYCLING AND RE-USE - - -
Waste minimization shall include review of current practices, avoidance of - - -
waste, reduction of waste, re-use of waste, and recycling of waste.
AF 6.1 Identification of Waste and Pollutants AF.4.1 Identification of Waste and Pollutants - - -
CP AF 6.1.1 Have possible waste products and sources of pollution been identified in all Minor AF.4.1.1 Minor Have all possible waste products and sources of pollution been identified in all Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
areas of the farm? Must areas of the business?
CC AF 6.1.1 Possible waste products (e.g. paper, cardboard, plastic, oil) and sources of Minor AF.4.1.1 Minor All possible waste products (such as paper, cardboard, plastic, oil, etc.) and
pollution (e.g. fertilizer excess, exhaust smoke, oil, fuel, noise, effluent, Must sources of pollution (e.g. Fertilizer excess, exhaust smoke, oil, fuel, noise,
chemicals, sheep-dip, feed waste, algae produced during net cleaning) effluent, chemicals, sheep-dip, feed waste, dead or diseased fish, algae
produced by the farm processes have been listed. produced during net cleaning, etc.) produced by the farm processes have been
For crops, producers shall also take into consideration surplus application mix listed.
and tank washings.
AF 6.2 Waste and Pollution Action Plan AF4.2 Waste and Pollution Action Plan - - -
CP AF 6.2.1 Is there a documented farm waste management plan to avoid and/or minimize Minor AF.4.2.1 Minor Is there a documented farm waste management plan to avoid or reduce Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
wastage and pollution to the extent possible, and does the waste management Must wastage and pollution and avoid the use of landfill or burning, by waste
plan include adequate provisions for waste disposal? recycling? Are organic wastes composted on the farm and utilized for soil
conditioning, provided there is no risk of disease carry-over?
AF.4.2.4 Minor Do the premises have adequate provisions for waste disposal? . The farm has
designated areas to store differrent wates ,stored seperately.See the comments
in Row 8 for levels
CC AF 6.2.1 A comprehensive, current, and documented plan that covers wastage reduction, Minor AF.4.2.1 Minor A comprehensive, current, documented plan that covers wastage reduction,
pollution, and waste recycling is available. Air, soil, and water contamination shall Must pollution and waste recycling is available. Air, soil, water, noise and light
be considered where relevant along with all products and sources identified in contamination must be considered.
the plan. For aquaculture, cross-reference with Aquaculture module AQ 9.1.1.
AF.4.2.2 Minor Has this waste management plan been implemented? . There are visible actions
and measures on the farm that confirm that the objective is acheived
CP AF 6.2.2 Is the site kept in a tidy and orderly condition? Major AF.4.2.3 Major Are the farm and premises clear of litter and waste to avoid establishing a Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
Must breeding ground for pests and diseases, which could result in a food safety risk?
CC AF 6.2.2 Visual assessment shall show that there is no evidence of waste/litter in the Major AF.4.2.3 Major Visual assessment that there is no evidence of breeding grounds in areas of
immediate vicinity of the production site(s) or storage buildings. Incidental and Must waste/litter in the immediate vicinity of the production or storage buildings.
insignificant litter and waste on the designated areas are acceptable as well as Incidental and insignificant litter and waste on the designated areas are
the waste from the current day’s work. All other litter and waste shall be cleared acceptable as well as the waste from the current day’s work. All other litter and
up, including fuel spills. waste has been cleared up.
Areas where produce is handled indoors are cleaned at least once a day.
CP AF 6.2.3 Are holding areas for diesel and other fuel oil tanks environmentally safe? Minor AF.4.2.5 Minor Whether petroeum product if any stored in a location which is environmentally Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
Must safe?
CC AF 6.2.3 All fuel storage tanks shall conform to the local requirements. When there are no Minor AF.4.2.5 Minor All petroleum product storage tanks shall conform to the local requirements. If
local requirements to contain spillage, the minimum is bunded areas, which shall Must there are no local requirements to contain spillage, the minimum is bunded
be impervious and be able to contain at least 110% of the largest tank stored areas, which shall be impervious and be able to retain at least 110% of the
within it, unless it is in an environmentally sensitive area where the capacity shall largest tank stored within it, If it is in an environmentally sensitive area then the
then be 165 % of the content of the largest tank. There shall be no-smoking retaining capacity shall then be 170 % of the content of the largest tank. No-
signs displayed and appropriate fire emergency provisions made nearby. smoking signs shall be displayed and appropriate fire emergency provisions
shall be made nearby.
CP AF 6.2.4 Provided there is no risk of pest, disease, and weed carry-over, are organic Recom. AF 4.2.1 Recomen Provided there is no risk of pest,disease and weed carry over ,are organic Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
wastes composted on the farm and recycled? dation wastes composted on the fram and recycled.
CC AF 6.2.4 Organic waste material is composted and used for soil conditioning. The Recom. AF 4.2.1 Recomen In case organic waste material is composted and used for soil conditioning,it is
composting method ensures that there is no risk of pest, disease or weed carry- dation to be ensured that there is no risk of pest,disease or weed carry-over.
over. For aquaculture, cross-reference with Aquaculture module AQ 10.2.2. Composting method to be documented.
CP AF 6.2.5 Is the water used for washing and cleaning purposes disposed of in a manner Recom. AF.4.2.6 Recomen Whether water used for washing and cleaning purposes (other PPP application Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
that ensures the minimum health and safety risks and environmental impact? dation tank washings) disposed of in a manner that ensures the minimum health and
safety risks and minimum environmental impact?
CC AF 6.2.5 Waste water resulting from washing of contaminated machinery, e.g. spray Recom. AF.4.2.6 Recomen Waste water from washing of machinery, equipment, personal protective Spray tank washings are covered in
equipment, personal protective equipment, hydro-coolers, or buildings with dation equipment, hydro-coolers, or buildings with animals, should be collected and CB 8.5.1, CB 8.5.2 & CB 8.5.3
animals, should be collected and disposed of in a way that ensures the disposed of in a way that ensures the minimum impact on the environment and
minimum impact on the environment and the health and safety of farm staff, the health and safety of farm staff, visitors and nearby communities as well as
visitors and nearby communities as well as legal compliance. For tank washings legal compliance.
see CB 7.5.1.
AF 7 CONSERVATION AF.5 Environment and conservation - - -
Farming and the environment are inseparably linked. Managing wildlife and - - -
landscape is of great importance. The abundance and diversity of flora and
fauna benefits the enhancement of species and the structural diversity of land
and landscape features.
AF 7.1 Impact of Farming on the Environment and Biodiversity (Cross-Reference with AF.5.1 "Impact of Farming on the Environment and Biodiversity - - -
AQ 9 of the Aquaculture Module) "
CP AF 7.1.1 Does each producer have a wildlife management and conservation plan for the Minor AF.5.1.1 Minor Does each producer have a conservation of wildlife and conservation plan for the Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
farm business that acknowledges the impact of farming activities on the Must enterprise that acknowledges the impact of farming activities on the
environment? environment?
CC AF 7.1.1 There shall be a written action plan that aims to enhance habitats and maintain Minor AF.5.1.1 Minor There must be a written action plan, which aims to enhance habitats and
biodiversity on the farm. This can be either an individual plan or a regional activity Must increase biodiversity on the farm. This can be either a regional activity or
that the farm is participating in or is covered by. It shall pay special attention to individual plan, if the farm is participating in or covered by it. This includes
areas of environmental interest being protected and make reference to legal knowledge of IPM practices, of nutrient use of crops, conservation sites etc.
requirements where applicable. The action plan shall include knowledge of
integrated pest management practices, nutrient use of crops, conservation sites,
water supplies, the impact on other users, etc.
CP AF 7.1.2 Has the producer considered how to enhance the environment for the benefit of Recom. AF.5.1.2 Recomen Has the producer considered how to improve the environment for the benefit of Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
the local community and flora and fauna? Is this policy compatible with dation the local community and flora and fauna?
sustainable commercial agricultural production and does it strive to minimize
environmental impact of the agricultural activity?
CC AF 7.1.2 There should be tangible actions and initiatives that can be demonstrated 1) by Recom. AF.5.1.2 Recomen There should be tangible actions and initiatives that can be demonstrated by the AF.5.1.3 Minor, AF.5.1.4 , AF.5.1.5,
the producer either on the production site or at the local scale or at the regional dation producer either on the production site or by participation in a group that is active AF.5.1.6 All Minor
scale 2) by participation in a group that is active in environmental support in environmental support schemes looking at habitat quality and habitat
schemes concerned with habitat quality and habitat elements. There is a elements.
commitment within the conservation plan to undertake a baseline audit of the
current levels, location, condition, etc. of the fauna and flora on the farm, so as to
enable actions to be planned. Within the conservation plan, there is a clear list of
priorities and actions to enhance habitats for fauna and flora where viable and to
increase bio-diversity on the farm.
AF 7.2 Ecological Upgrading of Unproductive Sites AF.5.2 Unproductive sites - - -
CP AF 7.2.1 Has consideration been given to the conversion of unproductive sites (e.g. low- Recom. AF.5.2.1 Recomen Has consideration been given to the conversion of unproductive sites (e.g. low Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
lying wet areas, woodlands, headland strips, or areas of impoverished soil, etc.) dation lying wet areas, woodlands, headland strip or areas of impoverished soil) to
to ecological focus areas for the encouragement of natural flora and fauna? conservation areas for the encouragement of natural flora and fauna?
CC AF 7.2.1 There should be a plan to convert unproductive sites and identified areas that Recom. AF.5.2.1 Recomen There should be a plan to convert unproductive sites and identified areas, which
give priority to ecology into conservation areas, where viable. dation give priority to ecology into conservation areas where viable.
AF 7.3 Energy Efficiency AF.5.3 Energy Efficiency - - -
Farming equipment shall be selected and maintained for optimum energy - - -
efficiency. The use of renewable energy sources should be encouraged.
CP AF 7.3.1 Can the producer show monitoring of on-farm energy use? Minor AF.5.3.1 Minor Can the producer show monitoring of energy use on the farm? Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
Must
CC AF 7.3.1 Energy use records exist (e.g. invoices where energy consumption is detailed). Minor
AF.5.3.1 Minor Energy use records exist. For example, farming equipment shall be selected and
The producer/producer group is aware of where and how energy is consumed Must maintained for optimum consumption of energy. The use of non- renewable
on the farm and through farming practices. Farming equipment shall be selected energy sources should be kept to a minimum.
and maintained for optimum energy consumption.
CP AF 7.3.2 Based on the result of the monitoring, is there a plan to improve energy Recom. AF.5.3.2 Recomen Whether there is a plan to improve energy efficiency on the farm based on Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
efficiency on the farm? dation energy monitoring?
CC AF 7.3.2 A written plan identifying opportunities to improve energy efficiency is available. Recom. AF.5.3.2 Recomen A written plan identifying methods to improve energy efficiency shall be available.
dation
CP AF 7.3.3 Does the plan to improve energy efficiency consider minimizing the use of non- Recom. AF.5.3.3 Recomen Whether the written plan to improve energy efficiency consider minimizing the Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
renewable energy? dation use of non-renewable energy and promote use of renewable energy?
CC AF 7.3.3 Producers consider reducing the use of non-renewable energies to a minimum Recom. AF.5.3.3 Recomen The plan shall consider minimising the use of non-renewable energies and shall
possible and use renewable ones. dation encourage use renewable energy.
AF 7.4 Water Collection/Recycling - - -
CP AF 7.4.1 Where feasible, have measures been implemented to collect water and, where Recom. CB.6.4.5 Is water harvesting being practiced by the farmer? CB.6.4.6 Water conservation Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
appropriate, to recycle taking into consideration all food safety aspects? Recomen
dation
CC AF 7.4.1 Water collection is recommended where it is commercially and practically Recom. CB.6.4.5 Verify the water harvesting techniques used by the farmer and the source of
feasible, e.g. from building roofs, glasshouses, etc. Collection from Recomen information for the techniques.
watercourses within the farm perimeters may need legal permits from the dation
authorities.
AF 8 COMPLAINTS AF.6 COMPLAINTS - - -
Management of complaints will lead to an overall better production system. Management of complaints will lead to a better system and compliance with the - - -
IndG.A.P. requirements.
CP AF 8.1 Is there a complaint procedure available relating to both internal and external Major AF.6.1 Major Is there a complaint procedure available relating to issues covered by the Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
issues covered by the GLOBALG.A.P. Standard and does this procedure ensure Must IndG.A.P. standard?
that complaints are adequately recorded, studied, and followed up, including a
record of actions taken?
CC AF 8.1 A documented complaint procedure is available to facilitate the recording and Major AF.6.1 Major There must be available on request, a clearly identifiable document for
follow-up of all received complaints relating to issues covered by GLOBALG.A.P. Must complaints relating to issues covered by IndG.A.P.. No N/A.
actions taken with respect to such complaints. In the case of producer groups,
the members do not need the complete complaint procedure, but only the parts
that are relevant to them. The complaint procedure shall include the notification
of GLOBALG.A.P. Secretariat via the certification body in the case that the
producer is informed by a competent or local authority that they are under
investigation and/or has received a sanction in the scope of the certificate. No
N/A.
AF 9 RECALL/WITHDRAWAL PROCEDURE AF.7 Recall/Withdrawal - - -
CP AF 9.1 Does the producer have documented procedures on how to manage/initiate the Major AF 7.1 Major Do all producers have a documented recall procedure to manage the withdrawal Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
withdrawal/recall of certified products from the marketplace and are these Must of registered products from the market?
procedures tested annually?
CC AF 9.1 The producer shall have a documented procedure that identifies the type of Major AF 7.1 Major All producers must have access to documented procedures which identify the
event that may result in a withdrawal/recall, the persons responsible for making Must type of event that may result in a withdrawal, persons responsible for taking
decisions on the possible product withdrawal/recall, the mechanism for notifying decisions on the possible withdrawal of product, the mechanism for notifying
the next step in the supply chain and the GLOBALG.A.P. approved certification customers and the IndG.A.P. CB (if a sanction was not issued by the CB and the
body, and the methods of reconciling stock. producer or group recalled the products out of free will) and methods of
The procedures shall be tested annually to ensure that they are effective. This reconciling stock. The procedures must be tested annually to ensure that it is
test shall be recorded (e.g. by picking a recently sold batch, identifying the sufficient. Global tracking and tracing may be followed to facilitate product recall.
quantity and whereabouts of the product, and verifying whether the next step
involved with this batch and the CB can be contacted. Actual communications of Product recall procedures and processes must facilitate speedy, transparent
the mock recall to the clients are not necessary. A list of phone numbers and e- and accurate product recalls. For this, Global Traceability Standards (GTS) and
mails is sufficient). No N/A. recall standards may be used.
AF 10 FOOD DEFENSE (N/A for Flowers and Ornamentals and Plant Propagation AF.9 FOOD DEFENCE - - -
Material)
CP AF 10.1 Is there a risk assessment for food defense and are procedures in place to Major AF.9.1 Major Is there a risk assessment for food defense and are procedures in place to Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
address identified food defense risks? Must address identified food defense risks
CC AF 10.1 Potential intentional threats to food safety in all phases of the operation shall be Major AF.9.1 Major Potential intentional threats to food safety in all phases of the operation shall be
identified and assessed. Food defense risk identification shall assure that all Must identified and assessed. Food defense risk identification shall assure that all
input is from safe and secured sources. Information of all employees and input is from safe and secured sources. Information of all employees and
subcontractors shall be available. Procedures for corrective action shall be in subcontractors shall be available. Mitigation plan / Procedures for corrective
place in case of intentional threat. action shall be in place in case of intentional threat.
AF 11 GLOBALG.A.P. STATUS - - -
Note GLOBALG.A.P.: this chapter is applicable also for benchmarking. In case of

benchmarked checklists/schemes the respective checklist/scheme status and
the GGN need to be included in all transaction documentation.
CP AF 11.1 Does all transaction documentation include reference to the GLOBALG.A.P. Major AF.15.1 Major Whether the transaction documentation include reference to the IndG.A.P. status Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
status and the GGN? Must and the CRN?
CC AF 11.1 Sales invoices and, where appropriate, other documentation related to sales of Major AF.15.1 Major Sales invoices and, where appropriate, other documentation (container loading
certified material/products shall include the GGN of the certificate holder AND a Must sheet etc.) related to sales of certified material/products shall include the CRNN
reference to the GLOBALG.A.P. certified status. This is not obligatory in internal of the certificate holder AND a reference to the indG.A.P. certified status..
documentation. Positive identification of the certified status is enough on transaction
Where producers own a GLN, this shall replace the GGN issued by documentation (e.g. ‘IndG.A.P. certified’). Non-certified products do not need to
GLOBALG.A.P. during the registration process. be identified as "non-certified".
Positive identification of the certified status is enough on transaction Indication of the certified status is obligatory regardless of whether the certified
documentation (e.g. ‘‘GLOBALG.A.P. certified <product name>’’). Non-certified product was sold as certified or not. This cannot be checked during the initial
products do not need to be identified as "non-certified". (first ever) inspection, because the producer is not certified yet and the producer
Indication of the certified status is obligatory regardless of whether the certified cannot refer to the IndG.A.P. certified status before the first positive certification
product was sold as certified or not. This cannot be checked during the initial decision.
(first ever) inspection, because the producer is not certified yet and the producer N/A only when there is a written agreement available between the producer and
cannot reference to the GLOBALG.A.P. certified status before the first positive the client not to identify the IndG.A.P. status of the product and/or the CRN on
certification decision. the transaction documents.
N/A only when there is a written agreement available between the producer and
the client not to identify the GLOBALG.A.P. status of the product and/or the GGN
on the transaction documents.
AF 12 LOGO USE - - -
Note GLOBALG.A.P.: Describe how you make sure that GLOBALG.A.P. logo
and GLOBALG.A.P. Number (GGN) are only used according to the rules below.
CP AF 12.1 Is the GLOBALG.A.P. word, trademark, GLOBALG.A.P. QR code or logo and the Major Major Is the IndG.A.P. word, trademark, QR code and or logo and the CRN Number) Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
GGN (GLOBALG.A.P. Number) used according to the GLOBALG.A.P. General Must used according to the IndG.A.P. Rules for use of logo?
Regulations and according to the 'Sublicense and Certification Agreement'?
CC AF 12.1 The producer/producer group shall use the GLOBALG.A.P. word, trademark, Major Major The producer/producer group shall use the IndG.A.P. word, trademark and or
GLOBALG.A.P. QR code or logo and the GGN, GLN or sub-GLN according to Must logo and the CRN according to the IndG.A.P logo use rules the certificate holder
the General Regulations Part I, Annex 1 and according to the 'Sublicense and can also use any and/or all in business-to-business communications.
Certification Agreement'. The GLOBALG.A.P. word, trademark, or logo shall IndG.A.P. word, trademark, or logo cannot be in use during the initial (first ever)
never appear on the final product, on the consumer packaging, or at the point of inspection because the producer is not certified yet and the producer cannot
sale. However, the certificate holder can use any and/or all in business-to- refer to the IndG.A.P. certified status before the first positive certification
business communications. decision.
GLOBALG.A.P. word, trademark, or logo cannot be in use during the initial (first
ever) inspection because the producer is not certified yet and the producer
cannot reference to the GLOBALG.A.P. certified status before the first positive
certification decision.
N/A for CFM, PPM, GLOBALG.A.P. Aquaculture ova or seedlings and Livestock,
when the certified products are input products, not intended for sale to final
consumers and will definitely not appear at the point of sale to final consumers.
AF 13 TRACEABILITY AND SEGREGATION AF.10 TRACEABILITY AND SEGREGATION - - -

Section 13 is applicable to all producers who need to register for parallel - - -
production/ownership and to those who buy from other producers (certified or
not), the same products they also certify. It is not applicable to producers who
certify 100 % of the product in their GLOBALG.A.P. scope and do not buy of
those products from other producers (certified or not).
CP AF 13.1 Is there an effective system in place to identify and segregate all GLOBALG.A.P. Major AF.10.1 Major Is there an effective system in place to identify and segregate all IndG.A.P Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
certified and non-certified products? Must certified and non-certified products?
CC AF 13.1 A system shall be in place to avoid mixing of certified and non-certified products. Major AF.10.1 Major A system shall be in place to avoid mixing of certified and non-certified products.
This can be done via physical identification or product handling procedures, Must This can be done via physical identification or product handling procedures,
including the relevant records. including the relevant records.
CP AF 13.2 In the case of producers registered for parallel production/ownership (where Major AF.10.2 Major In the case of producers registered for parallel production/ownership (where Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
certified and non-certified products are produced and/or owned by one legal Must certified and non-certified products are produced and/or owned by one legal
entity), is there a system to ensure that all final products originating from a entity), is there a system to ensure that all final products originating from a
certified production process are correctly identified? certified production process are correctly identified?
CC AF 13.2 In the case the producer is registered for parallel production/ownership (where Major AF.10.2 Major In the case the producer is registered for parallel production/ownership (where
certified and non-certified products are produced and/or owned by one legal Must certified and non-certified products are produced and/or owned by one legal
entity), all product packed in final consumer packaging (either from farm level or entity), all product packed in final consumer packaging (either from farm level or
after product handling) shall be identified with a GGN where the product after product handling) shall be identified with a CRN where the product
originates from a certified process. originates from a certified process.
It can be the GGN of the (Option 2) group, the GGN of the group member, both It can be the CRN of the (Option 2) group, the CRN of the group member, both
GGNs, or the GGN of the individual (Option 1) producer. The GGN shall not be CRNs, or the CRN of the individual (Option 1) producer.
used to label non-certified products. The CRN shall not be used to label non-certified products.
N/A only when the producer only owns GLOBALG.A.P. products (no PP/PO), or N/A only when the producer only owns IndG.A.P products (no PP/PO),
when there is a written agreement available between the producer and the client
not to use the GGN, GLN, or sub-GLN on the ready to be sold product. This can
also be the client's own label specifications where the GGN is not included.
CP AF 13.3 Is there a final check to ensure the correct product dispatch of certified and non- Major AF.10.3 Major Is there a final check to ensure the correct product dispatch of certified and non- Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
certified products? Must certified products?
CC AF 13.3 The check shall be documented to show that the certified and non-certified Major AF.10.3 Major The check shall be documented to show that the certified and non-certified
products are dispatched correctly. Must products are dispatched correctly.
CP AF 13.4 Are appropriate identification procedures in place and records for identifying Major AF.10.4 Major Are appropriate identification procedures in place and records for identifying Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
products purchased from different sources available for all registered products? Must products purchased from different sources available for all registered products?
CC AF 13.4 Procedures shall be established, documented and maintained, appropriately to Major AF.10.4 Major Procedures shall be established, documented and maintained, appropriately to
the scale of the operation, for identifying certified and, when applicable, non- Must the scale of the operation, for identifying certified and, when applicable, non-
certified quantities purchased from different sources (i.e. other producers or certified quantities purchased from different sources (i.e. other producers or
traders) for all registered products. traders) for all registered products.
Records shall include: Records shall include:
• Product description • Product description
• GLOBALG.A.P. certified status • IndG.A.P. certified status
• Quantities of product(s) purchased • Quantities of product(s) purchased
• Supplier details • Supplier details
• Copy of the GLOBALG.A.P. certificates where applicable • Copy of the IndG.A.P. certificates where applicable
• Traceability data/codes related to the purchased products • Traceability data/codes related to the purchased products
• Purchase orders/invoices received by the organization being assessed • Purchase orders/invoices received by the organization being assessed
• List of approved suppliers • List of approved suppliers
AF 14 MASS BALANCE - - -
Section 14 is applicable to all GLOBALG.A.P. producers. In the case of producer - - -
group members, this information may sometimes be covered under the QMS of
the group.
CP AF 14.1 Are sales records available for all quantities sold and all registered products? Major AF 7.2 Major Whether details regarding sales of certified and non-certified where applicable Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
Must maintained and shall be consistant with the quantity of certified input and
output.And records maintained for the same
CC AF 14.1 Sales details of certified and, when applicable, non-certified quantities shall be Major AF 7.2 Major Whether details regarding sales of certified and non-certified where applicable
recorded for all registered products, with particular attention to quantities sold Must maintained and shall be consistant with the quantity of certified input and output.
and descriptions provided. The documents shall demonstrate the consistent
balance between the certified and non-certified input and the output. No N/A.
CP AF 14.2 Are quantities (produced, stored, and/or purchased) recorded and summarized Major AF 10.6 Major Whether quantities produced/ stored and/or purchased) recorded and Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
for all products? Must summarized for all registered products?
CC AF 14.2 Quantities (including information on volumes or weight) of certified, and when Major AF 10.6 Major Tthe quantities of certified, and when applicable non-certified, incoming
applicable non-certified, incoming (including purchased products), outgoing and Must (including purchased certified/non-certified), outgoing and stored products
stored products shall be recorded, and a summary maintained for all registered recorded, and a summary maintained for all registered products, so as to
products, so as to facilitate the mass balance verification process. facilitate the mass balance verification process
The frequency of the mass balance verification shall be defined and be
appropriate to the scale of the operation, but It shall be done at least annually per
product. Documents to demonstrate mass balance shall be clearly identified.
This control point applies to all GLOBALG.A.P. producers.
No N/A.
CP AF 14.3 Are conversion ratios and/or loss (input-output calculations of a given production Major AF 10.7 Major Whether conversion ratios and/or loss (input-output ratio/percentage production Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
process) during handling calculated and controlled? Must process) during handling calculated and controlled?
CC AF 14.3 Conversion ratios shall be calculated and available for each relevant handling Major AF 10.7 Major out of the produce received how much is packed shall be recorded. Input out put
process. All generated product waste quantities shall be estimated and/or Must ratio or percentatge shall be available Also the waste or the not suitable produce
recorded. No N/A. estimated and records maintained
AF 15 FOOD SAFETY POLICY DECLARATION (N/A for Flowers and Ornamentals) - - -
The Food Safety Policy Declaration reflects in an unambiguous manner the - - -

commitment of the producer to ensure that food safety is implemented and
maintained throughout the production processes.
CP AF 15.1 Has the producer completed and signed the 'Food Safety Policy Declaration' Major AF 13.1 Major Has the producer option-1 completed and signed the 'Food Safety Policy Producer shall complete and sign Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
included in the IFA checklist? Must Declaration' included in the iindG.A.P. normative document? the declaration during or before the
internal inspection/self assessment
CC AF 15.1 Completion and signature of the 'Food Safety Policy Declaration' is a Major AF 13.2 Major In the case of producer groups (Option 2) and producers under Option 1 Multisite Either all producers or the central
commitment to be renewed annually for each new certification cycle. Must with QMS, it is possible that the central management assumes this commitment management shall complete and
For a producer under Option 1 without QMS, the self-assessment checklist will for the organization and for all its members by completing and signing one sign the declaration before or during
only be complete when the 'Food Safety Policy Declaration' is completed and declaration at QMS level. In that case, the members of the producer groups and the internal inspections/ Audit
signed. the individual production sites are not required to complete and sign the
In the case of producer groups (Option 2) and producers under Option 1 Multisite declaration individually. No N/A, unless Flowers and Ornamentals or Plant
with QMS, it is possible that the central management assumes this commitment Propagation Material certification
for the organization and for all its members by completing and signing one
declaration at QMS level. In that case, the members of the producer groups and
the individual production sites are not required to complete and sign the
declaration individually. No N/A, unless Flowers and Ornamentals or Plant
Propagation Material certification
AF 16 FOOD FRAUD MITIGATION (N/A for Flowers and Ornamentals) AF.11 FOOD FRAUD MITIGATION - - -
Food fraud may occur on primary production when suppliers provide input Food fraud may occur on primary production when suppliers provide input - - -
products/materials that do not match the specifications (e.g. counterfeit plant products/materials that do not match the specifications (e.g. counterfeit plant
protection products (PPP) or propagation material, non-food grade packaging protection products (PPP) or propagation material, non-food grade packaging
material). This may cause public health crises, and therefore producers should material). This may cause public health crises, and therefore producers should
take measures to mitigate these risks. take measures to mitigate these risks.
CP AF. 16.1 Does the producer have a food fraud vulnerability risk assessment? Minor AF.11.1 Minor Does the producer have a food fraud vulnerability risk assessment? Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
Must
CC AF. 16.1 A documented risk assessment to identify potential vulnerability to food fraud Minor AF.11.1 Minor A documented risk assessment to identify potential vulnerability to food fraud
(e.g. counterfeit PPP or propagation material, non-food grade packaging Must (e.g. counterfeit PPP or propagation material, non-food grade packaging
material) is available, current and implemented. This procedure may be based material) is available, current, and implemented. This procedure may be based
on a generic one, but shall be customized to the scope of the production. on a generic one but shall be customized to the scope of the production.
CP AF. 16.2 Does the producer have a food fraud mitigation plan and has it been Minor AF.11.2 Minor Does the producer have a food fraud mitigation plan and has it been Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
implemented? Must implemented?
CC AF. 16.2 A documented food fraud mitigation plan, specifying the measures the producer Minor AF.11.2 Minor A documented food fraud mitigation plan, specifying the measures the producer
has implemented to address the food fraud threats identified is available and Must has implemented to address the food fraud threats identified, is available and
implemented. implemented.
NON-CONFORMING PRODUCTS AF.12 NON-CONFORMING PRODUCTS - - -
CP AF 17.1 Does the producer have a documented procedure for non-conforming products Major AF.12.1 Major Does the producer have a documented procedure for non-conforming products Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
and has it been implemented? Must and has it been implemented?
CC AF 17.1 A documented procedure is in place specifying that all non-conforming products Major AF.12.1 Major A documented procedure is in place specifying that all non-conforming products
shall be clearly identified and quarantined as appropriate. These Must shall be clearly identified and quarantined as appropriate. These products shall
products shall be handled or disposed of according to the nature of the be handled or disposed of according to the nature of the problem and/or specific
problem and/or specific customer requirements. customer requirements.
GLOBALG.A.P. Control Points and Compliance Criteria - Food Applicant G.A.P. Rules: IndG.A.P. Compliance check GLOBALG.A.P. assessor
Safety Policy Declaration (Version 5.2_Feb19) Version:Ver 4.1 FL
Clause Explanations/answers
GLOBALG.A.P. requirements Original Text Rule Remarks Questions
No. checklist/scheme owner
FOOD SAFETY POLICY DECLARATION A producer may use this template or Section 8 A producer may use this template or any
any other format for compliance with AF15.1 Sheet 1 other format for compliance with AF 9.1/QM Equivalent
4.4.1 f)
COMPANY NAME: Section 8 COMPANY NAME:
Sheet 1 Equivalent
MANAGER/OWNER NAME: Section 8

MANAGER/OWNER NAME: Company
Sheet 1 Equivalent
Name
SIGNATURE: Section 8 SIGNATURE:
Sheet 1 Equivalent
DATE: Section 8 DATE:

Sheet 1 Equivalent
We are committed to ensure that food safety is implemented and maintained Section 8 Producer/Producer Group are committed to
throughout our production processes. Sheet 1 ensure food safety in our operations. Equivalent
This is achieved by: Section 8 This is achieved by:

Sheet 1 Equivalent
1. COMPLIANCE AND IMPLEMENTATION OF RELEVANT LEGISLATION Section 8 1. COMPLIANCE AND IMPLEMENTATION

Sheet 1 OF ALL RELEVANT REGULATORY Equivalent
REQUIREMENTS
2. IMPLEMENTATION OF GOOD AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES AND Section 8 2. IMPLEMENTATION OF GOOD
CERTIFICATION AGAINST GLOBALG.A.P. INTEGRATED FARM ASSURANCE Sheet 1 AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES AND
Equivalent
IN ITS LATEST VERSION CERTIFICATION AGAINST IndG.A.P. IN
ITS LATEST VERSION
All of our staff has been trained in food safety and hygiene (see AF 3) and are Section 8 All of our staff has been trained in food
strictly monitored to ensure it is continuously implemented. Sheet 1 safety and hygiene and are strictly
Equivalent
monitored to ensure it is continuously
implemented.
The following person/(s) have accountability for food safety Section 8 The following person/(s) have
Sheet 1 accountability for food safety Equivalent
DURING PRODUCTION: Section 8 DURING PRODUCTION:

Sheet 1 Equivalent
NAME(S): Section 8 NAME(S):

Sheet 1 Equivalent
DESIGNATION: Section 8 DESIGNATION:

Sheet 1 Equivalent
REPLACEMENT(S): Section 8 REPLACEMENT(S):

Sheet 1 Equivalent
If different, during harvesting (for crop production) to ensure that only safe Section 8 If different, during harvesting (for crop
products are harvested according to the standard: Sheet 1 production) to ensure that only safe
Equivalent
products are harvested according to the
standard:
Sheet 1 Equivalent

Sheet 1 Equivalent

Sheet 1 Equivalent
If different, during product handling to ensure that appropriate release Section 8 If different, during product handling to
procedures are followed according to the standard requirements: Sheet 1 ensure that appropriate release procedures
Equivalent
are followed according to the standard
requirements:
Sheet 1 Equivalent

Sheet 1 Equivalent

Sheet 1 Equivalent
24-HOUR CONTACT INFORMATION IN THE EVENT OF A FOOD SAFETY Section 8 IN THE EVENT OF A FOOD SAFETY
EMERGENCY IS AS FOLLOWS: Sheet 1 EMERGENCY, CONTACT INFORMATION Equivalent
IS AS FOLLOWS:
TEL: Section 8 TEL:
Sheet 1 Equivalent
The implementation of GLOBALG.A.P. is based on identification of risks and Section 8 The implementation of IndG.A.P. is based
hazards and mitigating activities will be reviewed annually to ensure continuing Sheet 1 on identified risks and hazards, and
suitability, adequacy and effectiveness. mitigation plan will be reviewed annually to Equivalent
ensure continuing suitability, adequacy, and
effectiveness.
Food Safety Declaration Spichernstr. 55, 50672 Cologne, Germany
GLOBALG.A.P. Control Points and Compliance Criteria - Crops Base Applicant G.A.P. Rules: IndG.A.P.
Compliance check GLOBALG.A.P. assessor
(Version 5.2_Feb19) Version:Ver 4.1
Clause Clause Level Original Text Explanations/answers
Control Points (CP) & Compliance Criteria (CC) Level No. Level CPCC Overall Remarks
No. checklist/scheme owner
CB CROPS BASE CB CROPS BASE - - -
CB 1 TRACEABILITY CB.1 TRACEABILITY - - -
Traceability facilitates the recall/withdrawal of foods and flowers and Traceability is the ability of a system to track the movement of food products - - -
ornamentals and enables customers to be provided with targeted and accurate and to record information about related attributes from Farm to Fork or to trace
information concerning implicated products. the same from Fork to Farm.
It facilitates the withdrawal/recall of affected food products from the supply
chain in a fast, accurate and efficient manner.
CP CB 1.1 Is a GLOBALG.A.P. registered product traceable back to and trackable from Major Must CB.1.1 Major Is IndG.A.P. registered product traceable back to and trackable from the Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
the registered farm (and other relevant registered areas) where it has been registered farm (and other relevant registered areas) where it has been grown?
produced and, if applicable, handled?
CC CB 1.1 There is a documented identification and traceability system that allows Major Must CB.1.1 Major There is a documented identification and traceability system that allows
GLOBALG.A.P. registered products to be traced back to the registered farm IndG.A.P. registered product to be traced back to the registered farm or, in a
or, in a producer group, to the registered farms of the group, and tracked Farmer Group, to the registered farms of the group, and tracked forward to the
forward to the immediate customer (one step up, one step down). Harvest immediate customer. Harvest information must link a batch to the production
information shall link a batch to the production records or the farms of specific records or the farms of specific producers. (Refer to General Regulations Part
producers (refer to General Regulations Part II for information on segregation in III for information on segregation in Option 2).
Option 2). Produce handling shall also be covered, if applicable. No N/A.
Produce handling must also be covered if applicable. No N/A.
GUIDANCE NOTE REQUIRED

CB 2 PROPAGATION MATERIAL CB.2 PROPAGATION MATERIAL - - -
The choice of propagation material plays an important role in the production The choice of propagation material plays an important role in the - - -
process and, by using the appropriate varieties, can help to reduce the number production process and by using the correct varieties can help reduce the
of fertilizer and plant protection product applications. The choice of propagation number of fertilizer and plant protection product applications. The choice of
material is a precondition of good plant growth and product quality. propagation material is a precondition of good plant growth and product quality.
CB 2.1 Quality and Health CB.2.1 Quality and Health - - -

The purpose of variety registration is to provide growers, processors, retailers The purpose of variety registration is to provide growers ,processors, retailers - - -
and government a means of oversight to ensure that health and safety and government a means of oversight to ensure that health and safety
requirements are met and that information related to the identity of the variety reaquirements are met and that information related to the identity of the variety
is available to regulators to prevent fraud. Variety registration aims at is avialable to regulators to prevent fraud. variety registration aims at protecting
protecting the buyer of the seed/young plants/harvested material by providing the buyer of the seed /young plants/ harvested material by providing the basic
the basic assurance that the starting material used conforms to the official assurance that the starting material used conforms to the official variety
variety description. description
CP CB 2.1.1 When seeds or propagation material have been purchased in the past 24 Minor Must CB.2.1.1 Minor Is there a document that guarantees seed quality (free from injurious pests, Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
months, is there evidence that guarantees they have been obtained in diseases, virus, etc.)?
compliance with variety registration laws (in the case mandatory variety
registration exists in the respective country)?
CC CB 2.1.1 A document (e.g. empty seed package, plant passport. packing list, or invoice) Minor Must CB.2.1.1 Minor A record/certificate ( e.g empty seed package ,plant pass port ,packing list or 1 .ICAR ( Indian Council of Agricultural
that states as a minimum variety name, batch number, propagation material invoice ) of the seed quality is kept and available ,that states as a minimum Research ) mandate is to plan,to undertake
vendor, and, where available, additional information on seed quality vareity name ,batch number ,propogation material vendor and where avaliable ,aid ,promote researchand technology
(germination, genetic purity, physical purity, seed health, etc.) shall be ,additional information on seed quality (germination,generic purity,physical development for sustainable agriculture .
available. purity ,seed health etc ) shall be available . and states variety purity, variety Formed by Govt of India. (www.icar.org.in) 2.
Material coming from nurseries that have GLOBALG.A.P. Plant Propagation name, batch number and seed vendor. Check for freedom from injurious pests, Agricultural Universities are responsible for the
Material, equivalent or GLOBALG.A.P. recognized certification is considered diseases, virus, etc. In case of Seeds or propgation material supplied by regional location of the crops and their varieties
compliant. agricultural universities or ICAR institutions/ or state agricultural department as well as for the establishment and
the information provided by them for that specific crop is accepted and record development of the standards of organic and in
is maintained to that extent. organic fertilization, the application of soil
amendments and other technologies. These
are formed under the approval of governments.
3. APEDA ( Agricultural and Processed Food
Products Export Development Authority ) is
mandated with the responsibility of export
promotion and development of of fruits and
vegetables and their products,meat and poultry
products. It is formed by government of India (
www.apeda.gov.in) 4 Agriculture department is
the govt agency responsible for the promotion
of agriculture development and support services
needed for domestic and export oreinted
business enterprises. 5.FSSAI ( Food Safety
and standards Authority of India ) is formed by
govt of India for laying down science based
standards for articles of food and to regulate
their manufacture,distribution, sale and import
to ensure availability of safe food for human
consumption. ( www.fssai.gov.in)
CP CB 2.1.2 Has the propagation material used been obtained in accordance to applicable Minor Must CB.2.1.3 Minor Are quality guarantees or certified production guarantees documented for Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
intellectual property laws? purchased propagation material?
CC CB 2.1.2 When producers use registered varieties or rootstock, there are written Minor Must CB.2.1.3 Minor In case of Seeds or propgation material supplied by agricultural universities or
documents available on request that prove that the propagation material used ICAR institutions or state agricultural department the information provided by
has been obtained in accordance to applicable local intellectual property right them is accpeted for that specific crop and record maintained to that extent.
laws. These documents may be the license contract (for starting material that
does not originate from seed, but from vegetative origin), the plant passport if
applicable or, if a plant passport is not required, a document or empty seed
package that states, as a minimum, variety name, batch number, propagation
material vendor, and packing list/delivery note or invoice to demonstrate size
and identity of all propagation material used in the last 24 months. No N/A.
Note: The PLUTO Database of UPOV (http://www.upov.int/pluto/en) and the
Variety Finder Tool on the website of CPVO (cpvo.europa.eu) list all varieties in
the world, providing their registration details and the intellectual property
protection details per variety and country.
CP CB 2.1.3 Are plant health quality control systems operational for in-house nursery Minor Must CB.2.1.4 Minor Are plant health quality control systems operational for in-house nursery Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
propagation? propagation?
CC CB 2.1.3 A quality control system that contains a monitoring system for visible signs of Minor Must CB.2.1.4 Minor A quality control system that contains a monitoring system on visible signs of
pest and diseases is in place and current records of the monitoring system pest and diseases is in place and current records of the monitoring system
shall be available. Nursery means anywhere propagation material is produced, must be available. Nursery means anywhere propagation material is produced,
(including in-house grafting material selection). The monitoring system shall (including in- house grafting material selection). “Monitoring system” must
include the recording and identification of the mother plant or field of origin include recording and identification of the mother plant or field of origin crop as
crop, as applicable. Recording shall be at regular established intervals. If the applicable. Recording must be periodic at regular established intervals. If the
cultivated trees or plants are intended for own use only (i.e. not sold), this will cultivated trees or plants are intended for own use only (not sold), this will
suffice. When rootstocks are used, special attention shall be paid to the origin suffice. When rootstocks are used special attention has to be paid to the origin
of the rootstocks through documentation. of the rootstocks through documentation.
CB 2.2 Chemical Treatments and Dressings - - -

CP CB 2.2.1 Is the purchased propagation material (seed, rootstocks, seedlings, plantlets, Minor Must CB.2.1.7 Minor Are the seeds treated with approved fungicides / pesticides and, if so, are Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
cuttings) accompanied by information of chemical treatments done by the these differentiated by colour to avoid accidental use in feed or food? Whether
supplier? only approved colours/ dyes have been used for colour coating?
CC CB 2.2.1 Records with the name(s) of the chemical product(s) used by the supplier on Minor Must CB.2.1.7 Minor In case of Seed treatment approved by agricultural universities or ICAR
the propagation material (e.g. maintaining records/ seed packages, list with institutions or the state agricultural department , the same is accepted based
the names of the plant protection product (PPP) used, etc.) are available on on their information provided by them for that specific crop .
request.
Suppliers who hold a GLOBALG.A.P. Plant Propagation Material, equivalent or
GLOBALG.A.P. recognized certificate are considered compliant with the
control point. N/A for perennial crops.
CP CB 2.2.2 Are PPP treatments recorded for in-house nursery propagation materials Minor Must CB.2.3.1 Minor Are the PPP treatments recorded for inhouse nursery propogation materials Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
applied during the plant propagation period? applied during the plant propogation period?
CC CB 2.2.2 Records of all PPP treatments applied during the plant propagation period for Minor Must CB.2.3.1 Minor Records of all PPP treatments applied during the plant propogation period for
in-house plant nursery propagation are available and include location, date, in house plant nursery propagation are available and include location, dtae
trade name and active ingredient, operator, authorized by, justification, quantity ,trade name , active ingredient,operator, authorized by ,justification,quantity
and machinery used. and machinery used .
CB 2.3 Genetically Modified Organisms (N/A if no Genetically Modified Varieties are CB.2.5 Genetically Modified Organisms (N/A if no Genetically Modified varieties are - - -
Used) used)
CP CB 2.3.1 Does the planting of or trials with genetically modified organisms (GMOs) Major Must CB.2.5.1 Major Does the planting of or trials with GMO's comply with all applicable legislation Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
comply with all applicable legislation in the country of production? in the country of production?
CC CB 2.3.1 The registered farm or group of registered farms have a copy of the legislation Major Must CB.2.5.1 Major If the GMOs are not used. ,the clauses under CB 2.5 are not applicable. The
applicable in the country of production and comply accordingly. Records shall fact of non appplicability to be mentioned
be kept of the specific modification and/or the unique identifier. Specific
husbandry and management advice shall be obtained.
CP CB 2.3.2 Is there documentation available of when the producer grows GMOs? Minor Must CB.2.5.2 Minor Is there documentation available when the producer is growing genetically Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
modified organisms?
CC CB 2.3.2 If GMO cultivars and/or products derived from genetic modification are used, Minor Must CB.2.5.2 Minor If GMO cultivars and/or products derived from genetic modification are used,
records of planting, use or production of GMO cultivars and/or products derived documented records of planting, use or production of GMO cultivars and/or
from genetic modification are maintained. products derived from genetic modification are available.
CP CB 2.3.3 Have the producer’s direct clients been informed of the GMO status of the Major Must CB.2.5.3 Major Did the producer inform their direct clients of the GMO status of the product? Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
product?
CC CB 2.3.3 Documented evidence of communication shall be provided and shall allow Major Must CB.2.5.3 Major Documented evidence of communication must be provided.
verification that all material supplied to direct clients is according to customer
requirements.
CP CB 2.3.4 Is there a plan for handling genetically modified (GM) material (i.e. crops and Minor Must CB.2.5.4 Minor Is there a plan for handling GM material (crops and trials) setting out strategies Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
trials) identifying strategies to minimize contamination risks (e.g. such as to minimize contamination risks, such as accidental mixing of adjacent non-
accidental mixing of adjacent non-GM crops) and maintaining product GM crops and maintaining product integrity?
integrity?
CC CB 2.3.4 A written plan that explains how GM materials (e.g. crops and trials) are Minor Must CB.2.5.4 Minor There must be a written plan that explains how GM material (crops and trials)
handled and stored to minimize risk of contamination with conventional are handled and stored to minimize risk of contamination with conventional
material and to maintain product integrity is available. material.
CP CB 2.3.5 Are GM crops stored separately from other crops to avoid adventitious mixing? Major Must CB.2.5.5 Major Are GMO crops stored separately from other crops to avoid adventitious Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
mixing?
CC CB 2.3.5 A visual assessment of the integrity and identification of GM crops storage Major Must CB.2.5.5 Major Visual assessment must be made of genetically modified (GMO) crops
shall be made. storage for integrity and identification.
CB 3 SOIL MANAGEMENT AND CONSERVATION CB.3 SITE HISTORY AND SITE MANAGEMENT - - -
Good soil husbandry ensures the long-term fertility of the soil, aids yield, and Good soil husbandry ensures the long term fertility of the soil ,aids yeild, and - - -
contributes to profitability. Not applicable in the case of crops that are not contributes to profitability. Not applicable in the case of crops that are not
grown directly on the soil (e.g. hydroponic or potted plants). grown directly on the soil (e.g hydroponic or potted plants )
CP CB 3.1 Does the producer have a soil management plan? Minor Must CB 3.1 Minor Does the producer have a soil management plan Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
CB_V5.2 Spichernstr. 55, 50672 Cologne, Germany
CC CB 3.1 The producer shall demonstrate that consideration has been given to the Minor Must CB 3.1 Minor The producer shall demonstrate that consideration has been given to the
nutritional needs of the crop and to maintaining soil fertility. Records of nutritional needs of the crop and to maintaining soil fertlity . Records of
analyses and/or crop-specific literature shall be available as evidence. anlyses and / or crop specific literature shall be avilable as evidence. (Analysis
Flowers and ornamentals producers shall perform calculations at least once for may be conducted with on -farm equipment or mobile kits) No , N/A
every single crop harvested and on a justified regular basis (e.g. every 2 weeks
in closed systems) for continuously harvested crops. (Analysis may be
conducted with on-farm equipment or mobile kits). No N/A.
CP CB 3.2 Have soil maps been prepared for the farm? Recom. CB.4.1.1 Recom Have soil maps been prepared for the farm? Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
CC CB 3.2 The types of soil are identified for each site, based on a soil profile or soil Recom. CB.4.1.1 Recom The type of soil is identified for each site, based on a soil profile or soil
analysis or local (regional) cartographic soil-type map. analysis or local (regional) cartographic soil-type map. Class of land to be
decided based on prevailing land classification systems (class 1 to 8) of the
appropriate authority including risk assessment.
CP CB 3.3 Is there, where feasible, crop rotation for annual crops? Minor Must CB.3.1.1 Minor Is there, where feasible, crop rotation for annual crops? Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
CC CB 3.3 When rotations of annual crops to improve soil structure and minimize soil Minor Must CB.3.1.1 Minor When there is no crop rotation ,this caluse not applicable
borne pests and diseases are done, this can be verified from planting date
and/or PPP application records. Records shall exist for the previous 2-year
rotation.
CP CB 3.4 Have techniques been used to improve or maintain soil structure and avoid soil Minor Must CB.4.2.1 Minor Have techniques been used that improve or maintain soil structure, and to Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
compaction? avoid soil compaction? Is the preparation of the soil for growing crop according
to norms set out by the NRC/SAU or as per the standard practices?
CC CB 3.4 There is evidence of techniques applied (e.g. use of deep-rooting green crops, Minor Must CB.4.2.1 Minor Advise provided by agricultural universities or ICAR institutions and state
drainage, subsoiling, use of low pressure tires, tramlines, permanent row agricultural department is accpeted.
marking, avoiding in-row plowing, smearing, poaching,) that are suitable for use
on the land and, where possible, minimize, isolate or eliminate soil
compaction, etc.
CP CB 3.5 Does the producer use techniques to reduce the possibility of soil erosion? Minor Must CB.4.3.1 Minor Are field cultivation techniques used to reduce the possibility of soil erosion? Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
CC CB 3.5 There is evidence of control practices and remedial measures (e.g. mulching, Minor Must CB.4.3.1 Minor Advise provided by agricultural universities or ICAR institutions and state
cross line techniques on slopes, drains, sowing grass or green fertilizers, trees agricultural department is accpeted.
and bushes on borders of sites, etc.) to minimize soil erosion (e.g. water,
wind).
CP CB 3.6 Has the producer taken into account the nutrient contribution of organic Minor Must CB.5.6.3 Minor Has account been taken of the nutrient contribution of organic fertilizer Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
fertilizer applications? applications?
CC CB 3.6 An analysis from the supply is carried out or recognized standard values are Minor Must CB.5.6.3 Minor An analysis is carried out, which takes into account the contents of N•P•K
used, which take into account the contents of NPK nutrients (nitrogen (N), nutrients in organic fertilizer applied.
phosphorus (P), potassium (K)) in organic fertilizer applied in order to avoid soil
contamination.
CP CB 3.7 Does the producer keep records on seed/planting rate, sowing/planting date? Minor Must CB.5.6.4 Minor Does the producer keep records on seeds/planting rate , sowing / planting Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
date
CC CB 3.7 Records of sowing/planting, rate/density, and date shall be kept and be Minor Must CB.5.6.4 Minor Records of sowing/planting,rate/density, and date shall be kept and be
available. avilable
CB 4 FERTILIZER APPLICATION CB.5 PLANT NUTRITION MANAGEMENT / FERTILIZER USE - - -
The fertilization decision-making process involves consideration of crop The fertilizer decision making process involves consideration of crop demands. - - -
demands. Nutrients shall be available for crops in the growing substrate or soil Nutrients shall be avilable for the crops in the growing substrate or soil and
and fertilization is often necessary. Correct application to optimize use and fertilization is often necessary . Correct application to optimize use and
storage procedures to avoid loss and contamination shall be followed. stroage procedures to avoid loss and contamination shall be followed
CB 4.1 Advice on Quantity and Type of Fertilizer CB.5.2 Advice on quantity and type of fertilizer/nutrients Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
CP CB 4.1.1 Are recommendations for the application of fertilizers (organic or inorganic) Minor Must CB.5.2.1 Minor Are recommendations for application of fertilizers/ nutrients (organic or Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
provided by competent and qualified persons? inorganic) given by competent, qualified advisers holding a recognized national
certificate or similar? Do producers who use outside professional help (advisers
and consultants) regarding the use of fertilizers/ nutrients satisfy themselves
that the people on whom they rely are competent to provide that advice?
CC CB 4.1.1 Where the fertilizer records show that the technically responsible person Minor Must CB.5.2.1 Minor Advise provided by agricultural universities or ICAR institutions and state
determining quantity and type of the fertilizer (organic or inorganic) is an agricultural department is accpeted.
external adviser, training and technical competence shall be demonstrated via
official qualifications, specific training courses, etc., unless employed for that
purpose by a competent organization (e.g. official advisory services).
Where the fertilizer records show that the technically responsible person
determining quantity and type of fertilizer (organic or inorganic) is the producer
or designated employee, experience shall be complemented by technical
knowledge (e.g. access to product technical literature, specific training course
attendance, etc.) and/or the use of tools (software, on farm detection methods,
etc.).
CB 4.2 Records of Application CB.5.3 Records of Application - - -

4.2.1 to 4.2.6: Do records of all applications of soil and foliar fertilizers, both - - -
organic and inorganic, include the following criteria:
CP CB 4.2.1 Field, orchard or greenhouse reference and crop? Minor Must CB.5.3.6 Minor Field ,orchard or green house reference and crop Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
CC CB 4.2.1 Records shall be kept of all fertilizer applications, detailing the geographical Minor Must CB.3.5.6 Minor Records shall be kept of all fertilizer applications, detailing the geographical
area and the name or reference of the field, orchard, or greenhouse where the area and the name or reference of the field ,orchard or green house where the
registered product crop is located. Records shall also be kept for hydroponic registered product crop is located. Records shall also be kept for hydroponic
situations and where fertigation is used. No N/A. situations and where fertigation is used No N/A
CP CB 4.2.2 Application dates? Minor Must CB.5.3.1 Minor Have all application dates of soil and foliar fertilizers, both organic and Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
inorganic, been recorded?
CC CB 4.2.2 The exact dates (day, month and year) of the application are detailed in the Minor Must CB.5.3.1 Minor Detailed in the records of all fertilizer applications are the exact dates
records of all fertilizer applications. No N/A. (day/month/year) of the application. No N/A.
CP CB 4.2.3 Applied fertilizer types? Minor Must CB.5.3.2 Minor Have all applications of soil and foliar fertilizers, both organic and inorganic, Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
been recorded including applied fertilizer types?
CC CB 4.2.3 The trade name, type of fertilizer (e.g. NPK), and concentrations (e.g. 17-17- Minor Must CB.5.3.2 Minor Records are kept of all fertilizer applications, detailing the geographical area,
17) are detailed in the records of all fertilizer applications. No N/A. the name or reference of the field, orchard or greenhouse where the registered
product crop is located. Also applicable for hydroponic situations and where
fertigation is used. No N/A. Detailed in the records of all fertilizer applications
are the trade name, type of fertilizer (e.g. N, P, K) or concentrations (e.g. 17-
17-17). No N/A.
CP CB 4.2.4 Applied quantities? Minor Must CB.5.3.3 Minor Have all applied quantities of soil and foliar fertilizers, both organic and Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
inorganic, been recorded?
CC CB 4.2.4 The amount of product to be applied in weight or volume relative to a unit of Minor Must CB.5.3.3 Minor Detailed in the records of all fertilizer application is the amount of product to be
area or number of plants or unit of time per volume of fertigation is detailed in applied in weight or volume. The actual application made must be recorded, as
the records of all fertilizer applications. The actual quantity applied shall be this is not necessarily the same as the recommendation. No N/A.
recorded, as this is not necessarily the same as the recommendation. No N/A.
CP CB 4.2.5 Method of application? Minor Must CB.5.3.4 Minor Have all applications of soil and foliar fertilizers, both organic and inorganic, Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
been recorded including the method of application?
CC CB 4.2.5 The method and/or equipment used are detailed in the records of all fertilizer Minor Must CB.5.3.4 Minor Detailed in the records of all fertilizer applications are the application
applications. machinery type used and the method (e.g. via the irrigation or mechanical
In the case the method/equipment is always the same, it is acceptable to distribution). No N/A.
record these details only once. If there are various equipment units, these are
identified individually. Methods may be e.g. via irrigation or mechanical
distribution. Equipment may be e.g. manual or mechanical. No N/A.
CP CB 4.2.6 Operator details? Minor Must CB.5.3.5 Minor Have all applications of soil and foliar fertilizers, both organic and inorganic, Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
been recorded including the operator details?
CC CB 4.2.6 The name of the operator who has applied the fertilizer is detailed in the Minor Must CB.5.3.5 Minor Detailed in the records of all fertilizer applications is the name of the operator
records of all fertilizer applications. who has applied the fertilizer. If it is a one-man operation, (the producer) and
If a single individual makes all of the applications, it is acceptable to record the the producer is the one doing the applications, it is acceptable to record the
operator details only once. operator details only once No N/A.
If there is a team of workers performing the fertilization, all of them need to be
listed in the records. No N/A.
CB 4.3 Fertilizer Storage CB.5.5 STORAGE AND FERTILIZERS / NUTRIENTS - - -
4.3.1 to 4.3.7: Are all fertilizers stored: - - -
CP CB 4.3.1 Separately from PPPs? Minor Must CB.5.5.2 Minor Are inorganic fertilizers stored separately from plant protection products? Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
CC CB 4.3.1 The minimum requirement is to prevent physical cross-contamination between Minor Must CB.5.5.2 Minor The minimum requirement is to prevent cross contamination between fertilizers
fertilizers (organic and inorganic) and PPPs by using a physical barrier (wall, and plant protection products by the use of a physical barrier. If fertilizers that
sheeting, etc.). If fertilizers that are applied together with PPPs (i.e. are applied together with Plant Protection Products (i.e. micronutrients or foliar
micronutrients or foliar fertilizers) are packed in a closed container, they can fertilizers) are packed in a sealed container it can be stored with plant
be stored with PPPs. protection products.
CP CB 4.3.2 In a covered area? Minor Must CB.5.5.3 Minor Are inorganic fertilizers stored in a covered area? Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
CC CB 4.3.2 The covered area is suitable to protect all inorganic fertilizers (e.g. powders, Minor Must CB.5.5.3 Minor The covered area is suitable to protect all inorganic fertilizers, i.e. powders,
granules or liquids) from atmospheric influences (e.g. sunlight, frost and rain, granules or liquids, from atmospheric influences like sunlight, frost and rain.
high temperature). Based on a risk assessment (fertilizer type, weather Based on risk assessment (fertilizer type, weather conditions, temporary
conditions, storage duration and location), plastic coverage could be storage), plastic coverage could be acceptable. Storage cannot be directly on
acceptable. It is permitted to store lime and gypsum in the field. As long as the soil. It is allowed to store lime and gypsum in the field for a day or two
the storage requirements on the material safety data sheet are complied with, before spreading.
bulk liquid fertilizers can be stored outside in containers.
CP CB 4.3.3 In a clean area? Minor Must CB.5.5.4 Minor Are inorganic fertilizers stored in a clean area? Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
CC CB 4.3.3 Inorganic fertilizers (e.g. powders, granules or liquids) are stored in an area Minor Must CB.5.5.4 Minor Inorganic fertilizers, i.e. powders, granules or liquids, are stored in an area that
that is free from waste, does not constitute a breeding place for rodents, and is free from waste, does not constitute a breeding place for rodents, and where
where spillage and leakage may be cleared away. spillage and leakage is cleared away.
CP CB 4.3.4 In a dry area? Minor Must CB.5.5.5 Minor Are inorganic fertilizers stored in a dry area? Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
CC CB 4.3.4 The storage area for all inorganic fertilizers (e.g. powders, granules or liquids) Minor Must CB.5.5.5 Minor The storage area for all inorganic fertilizers, i.e. powders, granules or liquids, is
is well ventilated and free from rainwater or heavy condensation. Storage well ventilated and free from rainwater or heavy condensation. No storage
cannot be directly on the soil except for lime/gypsum. directly on the soil.
CP CB 4.3.5 In an appropriate manner that reduces the risk of contamination of water Minor Must CB.5.5.7 Minor Are organic fertilizers stored in an appropriate manner, which reduces the risk Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
sources? of contamination of the environment?
CC CB 4.3.5 All fertilizers are stored in a manner that poses minimum risk of contamination Minor Must CB.5.5.7 Minor Organic fertilizers, stored on the farm, must be stored in a designated area.
to water sources. Appropriate measures have been taken to prevent contamination of surface
Liquid fertilizer stores/tanks shall be surrounded by an impermeable barrier to water (such as concrete foundation and walls, or specially built leak proof
contain a capacity to 110 % of the volume of the largest container, if there is container, etc.) or must be stored at least 25 m from surface water bodies in
no applicable legislation. particular.
CP CB 4.3.6 Not together with harvested products? Major Must CB.5.5.8 Major Are inorganic and organic fertilizers stored separate from farm produce Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
harvested -fresh or dry, as applicable?
CC CB 4.3.6 Fertilizers shall not be stored with harvested products. Major Must CB.5.5.8 Major Fertilizers cannot be stored with farm produce harvested -fresh or dry, as
applicable.
Add information regarding Hazardous chemicals used as plant nutrients.

CP CB 4.3.7 Is there an up-to-date fertilizer stock inventory or stock calculation listing Minor Must CB.5.5.1 Minor Is there an inorganic fertilizer stock inventory or record of use up to date and Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
incoming fertilizer and records of use available? available on the farm?
CC CB 4.3.7 The stock inventory (type and amount of fertilizers stored) shall be updated Minor Must CB.5.5.1 Minor A stock inventory which indicates the contents of the store (type and amount)
within a month after there is a movement of the stock (in and out). A stock is available and it is updated at least every 3 months.
update can be calculated by registration of supply (invoices or other records of
incoming fertilizers) and use (treatments/applications), but there shall be
regular checks of the actual content so as to avoid deviations with
calculations.
CB 4.4 Organic Fertilizer CB.5.6 Organic Fertilizer - - -
CP CB 4.4.1 Does the producer prevent the use of human sewage sludge on the farm? Major Must CB.5.6.1 Major In India human sewage is not used for the farm activities. Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
CC CB 4.4.1 No treated or untreated human sewage sludge is used on the farm for the Major Must CB.5.6.1 Major No human sewage sludge is used on the farm. No N/A.
production of GLOBALG.A.P. registered crops. No N/A.
CP CB 4.4.2 Has a risk assessment been carried out for organic fertilizer, which, prior to Minor Must CB.5.6.2 Minor Has a risk assessment been carried out for organic fertilizer, which considers Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
application, considers its source, characteristics and intended use? its source and characteristics, before application?
CC CB 4.4.2 Documented evidence is available to demonstrate that a food safety and Minor Must CB.5.6.2 Minor Documentary evidence is available to demonstrate that the following potential
environmental risk assessment for the use of organic fertilizer has been done, risks have been considered: disease transmission, weed seed content,
and that at least the following have been considered: method of composting, heavy metal content, etc. This also applies to
• Type of organic fertilizer substrates from biogas plants in which case reference must additionally be
• Method of treatment to obtain the organic fertilizer made to the legal requirements in the risk assessment.
• Microbial contamination (plant and human pathogens)
• Weed/seed content
• Heavy metal content
• Timing of application, and placement of organic fertilizer (e.g. direct contact
to edible part of crop, ground between crops, etc.).
This also applies to substrates from biogas plants.
CP CB 4.4.3 Is organic fertilizer stored in an appropriate manner that reduces the risk of Minor Must CB.5.5.7 Minor Are organic fertilizers stored in an appropriate manner, which reduces the risk Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
contamination of the environment? of contamination of the environment?
CC CB 4.4.3 Organic fertilizers shall be stored in a designated area. Appropriate measures, Minor Must CB.5.5.7 Minor Organic fertilizers, stored on the farm, must be stored in a designated area.
adequate according to the risk assessment in AF 1.2.1, have been taken to Appropriate measures have been taken to prevent contamination of surface
prevent the contamination of water sources (e.g. concrete foundation and water (such as concrete foundation and walls, or specially built leak proof
walls, specially built leak-proof container, etc.) or shall be stored at least 25 container, etc.) or must be stored at least 25 m from surface water bodies in
meters from water sources. particular.
CB 4.5 Nutrient Content of Inorganic Fertilizers CB.5.7 Inorganic Fertilizer - - -
CP CB 4.5.1 Is the content of major nutrients (NPK) of applied fertilizers known? Minor Must CB.5.7.1 Minor Are purchased inorganic fertilizers accompanied by documentary evidence of Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
nutrient content (N, P, K)?
CC CB 4.5.1 Documented evidence/labels detailing major nutrient content (or recognized Minor Must CB.5.7.1 Minor Documentary evidence detailing N, P, K content, is available for all inorganic
standard values) is available for all fertilizers used on crops grown under fertilizers used on crops grown under IndG.A.P. within the last 12-month
GLOBALG.A.P. within the last 24-month period. period.
CP CB 4.5.2 Are purchased inorganic fertilizers accompanied by documented evidence of Recom. CB.5.7.2 Recom Are purchased inorganic fertilizers accompanied by documentary evidence of Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
chemical content, which includes heavy metals? chemical content, which includes heavy metals?
CC CB 4.5.2 Documented evidence detailing chemical content, including heavy metals, is Recom. CB.5.7.2 Recom Documentary evidence detailing chemical content, including heavy metals, is
available for all inorganic fertilizers used on crops grown under GLOBALG.A.P. available for all inorganic fertilizers used on crops grown under IndG.A.P. within
within the last 12-month period. the last 12-month period.
CB 5 WATER MANAGEMENT CB.6 IRRIGATION / FERTIGATION - - -
Water is a scarce natural resource and irrigation should be designed and Water is scarce natural resource and irrigation to be designed and planned by - - -
planned by appropriate forecasting and/or by technical equipment allowing for apprpriate forecasting and / or by technical equipment allowing for the efficient
the efficient use of irrigation water. For information about responsible water irrigation water. For information about responsible water use see Annex CB 1
use, see Annex CB 1. of GLOBALG.A.P
CB 5.1 Predicting Irrigation Requirements CB.6.1 Predicting irrigation requirement - - -
CP CB 5.1.1 Are tools used routinely to calculate and optimize the crop irrigation Minor Must CB.6.1.1 Minor Have systematic methods of prediction been used to calculate the water Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
requirements? requirement of the crop?
CC CB 5.1.1 The producer can demonstrate that crop irrigation requirements are calculated Minor Must CB.6.1.1 Minor The producer can demonstrate that crop irrigation requirements are calculated
based on data (e.g. local agricultural institute data, farm rain gauges, drainage based on data (e.g local agricultural institue data ,farm rain gauges,drainage
trays for substrate growing, evaporation meters, water tension meters for the trays for substrate growing ,evoporation meters ,water tension meters for the
percentage of soil moisture content). Where on-farm tools are in place, these percentage of soil moisture content).Where on farm tools are in place ,these
should be maintained to ensure that they are effective and in a good state of should be maintained to ensure that they are effective and in good state of
repair. N/A only for rain-fed crops. reapir. ICAR institution or agricultural university or state agricultural
department located in the geographical area guidance can be used for the
crop irrigation requirements . N/A only for rain fed crops
CB 5.2 Efficient Water Use on Farm - - -

CP CB 5.2.1 Has a risk assessment been undertaken that evaluates environmental issues Major Must CB.6.3.2 Major Has an annual risk assessment for irrigation/fertigation water pollution been Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
for water management on the farm and has it been reviewed by the completed?
management within the previous 12 months?
CC CB 5.2.1 There is a documented risk assessment that identifies environmental impacts Major Must CB.6.3.2 Major There is a documented risk assessment that identifies environmental impacts
of the water sources, distribution system and irrigation and crop washing of the water resources ,distribution system and irrigation and crop washing
usages. In addition, the risk assessment shall take into consideration the usages. In addition the risk assessment shall take into consideration the
impact of own farming activities on off-farm environments, where information is impact of own farming activities on /off farm environments, where information is
known to be available. The risk assessment shall be completed, fully known to be avialable . The risk assessment shall be completed ,fully
implemented and it shall be reviewed and approved annually by the implemented and it shall be reviewed and approved annually by the producer
management. See 'Annex AF 1 GLOBALG.A.P. Guideline: Risk Assessment - or by the management. Guidance from ICAR institution ,,Agricultural
General' and 'Annex CB 1 GLOBALG.A.P. Guideline: Responsible On-Farm university or state agricultural department located in the geographical can be
Water Management for Crops' for further guidance. No N/A. used towards risk assessment .
CP CB 5.2.2 Is there a water management plan available that identifies water sources and Major Must CB.6.3.3 Major Is there a water management plan available that identifies water sources and Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
measures to ensure the efficiency of application and which management has measures to ensure the effeciency of application and which management has
approved within the previous 12 months? approved within the previous 12 Months?
CC CB 5.2.2 There is a written and implemented action plan, approved by the management Major Must CB.6.3.3 Major There is a written and implemented action plan, approved by the management
within the previous 12 months, which identifies water sources and measures to within previous 12 months, which identifies water sources and measures to
ensure efficient use and application. ensure effecient use and application. The plan shall include one or more of the
The plan shall include one or more of the following: Maps (see AF 1.1.1), following.Maps (See AF 2.1.2), photograpgs, drawings(hand drawings are
photographs, drawings (hand drawings are acceptable), or other means to acceptable), or other means to identify the location of water source(s),
identify the location of water source(s), permanent fixtures and the flow of the permanent fixtures and the flow of the water system(including holding
water system (including holding systems, reservoirs or any water captured for systems, reservoirs or any water captured for re-use). Permanent fixtures,
re-use). including wells, gates, reservoirs, valves, returns, and other above ground
Permanent fixtures, including wells, gates, reservoirs, valves, returns, and features that make up a complete irrigation system, shall be documented in
other above-ground features that make up a complete irrigation system, shall such a manner as to enable location in the field. The plan shall also assess
be documented in such a manner as to enable location in the field. The plan the need for the maintenance of irrigation equipment. Training and/or retraining
shall also assess the need for the maintenance of irrigation equipment. of personel responsible for the oversigh or performance duties shall be
Training and/or retraining of personnel responsible for the oversight or provided. Short and long term plans for improvement, with timescales where
performance duties shall be provided. Short and long-term plans for deficiencies exist, shall be included. This can either be an individual plan or a
improvement, with timescales where deficiencies exist, shall be included. This regional activity that the farm may be parfticipating in or is covered by such
can either be an individual plan or a regional activity that the farm may be activities.
participating in or is covered by such activities.
CP CB 5.2.3 Are records for crop irrigation/fertigation water usage and for the previous Minor Must CB.6.2.3 Minor Are records of irrigation/fertigation water usage maintained? Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
individual crop cycle(s) with total application volumes maintained?
CC CB 5.2.3 The producer shall keep records of the usage of crop irrigation/fertigation water Minor Must CB.6.2.3 Minor Records are kept which indicate the date and volume per water meter or per
that include the date, cycle duration, actual or estimated flow rate, and the irrigation unit. If the producer works with irrigation programmes, the calculated
volume (per water meter or per irrigation unit) updated on a monthly basis, and actual irrigated water should be written down in the records.
based on the water management plan and an annual total. This can also be
the hours of systems operating on a timed flow basis.
CB 5.3 Water Quality CB.6.3 Quality of irrigation water - - -
CP CB 5.3.1 Is the use of treated sewage water in pre-harvest activities justified according Major Must CB.6.3.1 Major Has the use of untreated sewage water for irrigation/fertigation been banned? Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
to a risk assessment?
CC CB 5.3.1 Untreated sewage is not used for irrigation/fertigation or other pre-harvest Major Must CB.6.3.1 Major Untreated sewage water is not used for irrigation/fertigation. Where treated
activities. sewage water is used, water quality complies with the WHO published
Where treated sewage water or reclaimed water is used, water quality shall Guidelines for the Safe Use of Wastewater and Excreta in Agriculture and
comply with the WHO published 'Guidelines for the Safe Use of Wastewater Aquaculture 1989. Also, when there is doubt if water is coming from a possibly
and Excreta in Agriculture and Aquaculture 2006'. Also, when there is reason polluted source (because of a village upstream, etc.) the grower has to
to believe that the water may be coming from a possibly polluted source (i.e. demonstrate through analysis that the water complies with the WHO guideline
because of a village upstream, etc.) the producer shall demonstrate through requirements or the local legislation for irrigation water. No N/A.
analysis that the water complies with the WHO guideline requirements or the
local legislation for irrigation water. No N/A.
CP CB 5.3.2 Has a risk assessment on physical and chemical pollution of water used on Minor Must CB.6.3.2 Minor Has an annual risk assessment for irrigation/fertigation water pollution been Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
pre-harvest activities (e.g. irrigation/fertigation, washings, spraying) been completed?
completed and has it been reviewed by the management within the last 12
months?
CC CB 5.3.2 A risk assessment that takes into consideration, at a minimum, the following Minor Must CB.6.3.2 Minor Guidance from ICAR institution ,Agricultural university or state agricultural
shall be performed and documented: department can be used towards risk assessment .
• Identification of the water sources and their historical testing results (if
applicable).
• Method(s) of application (see Annex CB 1 for examples).
• Timing of water use (during crop growth stage).
• Contact of water with the crop.
• Characteristics of the crop and the growth stage.
• Purity of the water used for PPP applications. PPP must be mixed in water
whose quality does not compromise the effectiveness of the application. Any
dissolved soil, organic matter or minerals in the water can neutralize the
chemicals. For guidance, producers must obtain the required water standards
from the product label, the literature provided by the chemical manufacturers,
or seek advice from a qualified agronomist.
The risk assessment shall be reviewed by the management every year and
updated any time there is a change made to the system or a situation occurs
that could introduce an opportunity to contaminate the system. The risk
assessment shall address potential physical (e.g. excessive sediment load,
rubbish, plastic bags, bottles) and chemical hazards and hazard control
procedures for the water distribution system.
CP CB 5.3.3 Is water used on pre-harvest activities analyzed at a frequency in line with the Minor Must CB.6.3.3 Minor Is irrigation water analyzed at a frequency in line with the risk assessment Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
risk assessment (CB 5.3.2) taking into account current sector specific (CB.6.3.2)?
standards?
CC CB 5.3.3 Water testing shall be part of the water management plan as directed by the Minor Must CB.6.3.3 Minor Water testing reports from ICAR institution or Agricultural universities or
water risk assessment and current sector specific standards or relevant state agricultural department laboraties are accepted.
regulations for the crops being grown. There shall be a written procedure for
water testing during the production and harvest season, which includes
frequency of sampling, who is taking the samples, where the sample is taken,
how the sample is collected, the type of test, and the acceptance criteria.
N/A for sub-scope Flowers and Ornamentals.

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Valid from: Feb. 2019 Nov 2021

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Language Version English English

GLOBALG.A.P. c/o FoodPLUS

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Name applicant scheme: IndG.A.P. Ver 4.1

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2.2 GLOBALG.A.P. Control Points and Compliance Criteria

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Example 2: In a producer group with 5 members during the initial audit, 3 NA

Example: 1st certification date: 14 February 2015 (expiry date: 13 NA

Example: A producer seeking certification for Fruit and Vegetables NA

Example 1: A producer seeking certification for Combinable Crops and NA

6.4.2 Product Suspension -

f) Valid to: Section Valid to: Equivalent

6.7.3. Maintenance of GLOBALG.A.P. Certification Section Maintenance of IndG.A.P. Certification Equivalent

Compliance check GLOBALG.A.P. assessor

4. The GGN Consumer Label NA NA

1.1 Company Information of Legal Entity -

1.1.2 Contact Person (Responsible for Legal Entity) -

1.3 Product Information -

f) Scheme name (if a benchmarked scheme) per product NA NA

Option X9 Section 6, Cl 4, Options shall always appear on the certificate.

GLOBALG.A.P. product certificate number17 Section 6 IndG.A.P. product certificate number17

Certificate Annex Certificate Annex Equivalent

The Annex (including GLN if available or legal registration number of the

Table: Producer Group Members (Option 2 or 4) Not applicable if your scheme

Producer Group Members (Option 2 or 4)30 Section 6

Producer name and address 32 Section 6

1.3.1 Requirements for Producer Groups QM 3.1.3.1

• Date of last internal inspection k) Date of internal inspection ? Equivalent

Do members of management annually conduct a

• Managing the QMS i. Managing the implementation of IndG.A.P in the group.

3. DOCUMENT CONTROL QM 4.2 DOCUMENT CONTROL -

• The quality manual i) The quality manual Equivalent

• Date • Name and Signature of the registered producer or

Note:-During mock recall it is prefered that the legal

12. LOGO USE Describe how you as

GLOBALG.A.P. General Regulations Part II - Annex II.2 Flexible Distribution Rule to

8. All transaction and shipping documentation (e.g. invoices, bills of lading,

At minimum, at the time of audit, the producer must show an attempt to

15. The group is able to control full mass-balance of the products

2. CERTIFICATION BODY APPROVAL PROCESS -

Example: The CB applies for FV and for Aquaculture accreditation including

(iii) Area/volume, for Section 4 Area/volume, for

b) Therefore, the CB data communication with GLOBALG.A.P. shall: -

3.4 Independence, Impartiality, Confidentiality, and Integrity of CB -

4. PRODUCER REGISTRATION AND ACCEPTANCE -

5.2 Announced Inspections -