GLOBALG.A.P. – Good Agricultural Practices Certification
GLOBALG.A.P. – Good Agricultural Practices Certification
- Industry: Agriculture
About GLOBALG.A.P.
GLOBALG.A.P. is a globally recognized farm assurance program promoting Good Agricultural Practices (GAP). It is the world’s leading farm assurance program translating consumer requirements into good agricultural practices in more than 100 countries. It covers food safety, environmental protection, worker health, animal welfare, and sustainability for farms producing fresh produce, aquaculture, flowers, and more.
Why GLOBALG.A.P. Certification Matters
- Access to Major Markets: Required by many global retailers, wholesalers, and exporters.
- Improves On-Farm Practices: Encourages responsible farming with a focus on safety, sustainability, and worker conditions.
- Demonstrates Accountability: Builds transparency and traceability from field to shelf.
- Meets Consumer Demand: Today’s consumers are demanding responsibly grown, safe food—and GLOBALG.A.P. certification meets that demand.
EAGLE’s GLOBALG.A.P. Auditing Services
EAGLE offers certification under two standards designed to support food safety and operational excellence in fruit and vegetable production:
– Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA) Version 6 (Smart and GFS)
– Harmonized Produce Safety Standard (HPSS) Version 1.2
Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA)
The IFA v6 standard provides two audit options tailored to meet the needs of various agricultural operations:
– IFA v6 GFS
– IFA v6 Smart
IFA Certification is applicable to:
– All major types of conventional and indoor growing operations
– Over 600 product types
– A wide range of farm sizes and business models
The IFA Standard addresses the entire growing process, which requires Food Safety and Traceability, Worker health, safety and welfare, Water and environmental management, sustainability, and much more.
Operations considering the IFA standard should consider their customer base and market requirements. Particularly for IFA v6 GFS being benchmarked by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI).
Harmonized Produce Safety Standard (HPSS)
Harmonized Produce Safety Standard (HPSS)
The HPSS Standard is a GFSI-Recognized food safety certification for Fruits and Vegetable producers that serve the US Market. HPSS Requirements are aligned with the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule (PSR) requirements. HPSS covers the entire growing process and includes a variety of audit options.
Benefits of Our Auditing Approach
Expertise:
Our auditors possess deep industry knowledge and understand the nuances of your unique needs.
Tailored Solutions:
We customize our auditing approach to fit your organization's specific needs and operational context.
Partners in Success:
We pride ourselves in becoming your partner in achieving your objectives while taking a consultative approach.
Contact us today to begin the process and take the first step toward achieving certification.