GLOBALG.A.P. for buyers
GLOBALG.A.P. smart farm assurance solutions are developed by the industry, for the industry. With more than 20 years of collaboration and innovation in the agriculture, aquaculture, and floriculture sectors, we have worked with all areas of the global value chain to develop a robust, one-stop-shop certification system.
PROMOTE SAFER AND MORE RESPONSIBLE FARMING WORLDWIDE
Why source from GLOBALG.A.P. certified production?
GLOBALG.A.P. certification enables you to easily identify producers who support responsible farming practices and have undergone a third-party audit of their production processes. Already applied in more than 130 countries and developed collaboratively in response to sector demands and challenges, the GLOBALG.A.P. certification system targets six key impact areas: food safety, environment, workers’ health, safety, and welfare, animal health and welfare, supply chain traceability, and capacity building.
GLOBALG.A.P. in numbers (as of 31/12/2024)
20+ years of experience
in the agriculture, floriculture, and aquaculture sectors
195,000+ producers
under GLOBALG.A.P. certification
130+ countries
with GLOBALG.A.P. certificate holders
4.5 million+ hectares
of certified plant production annually
2.8 million+ metric tons
of aquaculture products from certified production processes annually
21 million+ metric tons
of compound feed from certified production processes annually
Five reasons to choose GLOBALG.A.P.
1. We offer a one-stop-shop for all your farm assurance needs
The GLOBALG.A.P. portfolio offers a comprehensive package of standards and delivery services to cover all certification requirements for primary production and the supply chain.
With holistic core solutions tackling a range of topics such as food safety, environment, and animal health and welfare, and our selection of add-on solutions that handle topics such water use, biodiversity, or workers’ health, safety, and welfare in a more in-depth way, producers can flexibly tailor their certification coverage without requiring multiple audits to different schemes.
Additional postharvest or segregation and traceability standards for the supply chain, as well as the linked consumer label initiative (GGN label), enable you to access all the solutions you need from just one certification system.
International recognition by industry initiatives such as GFSI, GSSI, or FSI for our key standards further enhance sourcing confidence.
Streamline your sourcing policy and support a simpler certification journey for producers.
2. We operate a trusted certification system backed by a pioneering integrity program
GLOBALG.A.P. certificates are a source of pride for producers and a valuable source of information for buyers. To safeguard this reputation, the GLOBALG.A.P. certification system relies on a comprehensive Integrity Program.
Conceived in 2008 as the first of its kind in food certification, the GLOBALG.A.P. Integrity Program is responsible for investigating complaints, mitigating stakeholder risk by monitoring certification claims, and acting as a feedback mechanism that serves the continuous improvement of the whole system.
Going beyond comparable integrity mechanisms in the sector which rely mainly on desk assessments, the GLOBALG.A.P. Integrity Program also sees more than 400 days of integrity assessments – including on-site visits – conducted every year by a dedicated team of integrity assessors.
Thanks to the robust nature of the program, the GLOBALG.A.P. IT platform is recognized as a trusted source for verified farm-level data that aids global supply chain management.
Access a trusted certification system that global supply chains rely on.
3. We embrace synergies for maximum harmonization and alignment in the certification sector
With legal regulations varying by market and the existence of national schemes in many countries, understanding certification requirements can be complex.
To promote clarity and achieve harmonization within the sector, we strive to offer standards that are recognized by industry initiatives and align with supply chain legislation or national schemes wherever possible. We also work to reduce duplication in the sector through benchmarking against our standards and add-ons, lowering the number of audits and promoting cost-efficiency for producers while simplifying sourcing requirements for buyers.
To further reduce friction within the sector, our standards are audited by independent, third-party certification bodies, offering a more local choice to producers wherever possible.
We also offer the opportunity to integrate our solutions with the existing tools of our stakeholders – for example, providing compatibility with audit or farm management software and connecting supplier management platforms for on-demand data insights.
Join us in promoting collaboration and simplification within the sector.
4. We set standards that are inclusive, stakeholder-driven, and fit-for-purpose at farm level
We engage all participants in global value chains to understand both the demands of the market and the daily realities at farm level.
Through extensive work with our collaboration framework, we are able to strike a practical balance that meets the expectations of stakeholders while ensuring that our solutions remain fit-for-purpose and in line with our vision of safer and more responsible farming.
With open public consultation phases and one of the largest community membership networks in the industry, GLOBALG.A.P. involves a broad range of stakeholders in the standard-setting process. We strive for robust requirements that also foster continuous improvement, supporting producers in improving farm management and processes beyond the certification audit.
Apply solutions designed by the sector, for the sector.
5. We ensure our solutions are global, adaptable, and accessible
GLOBALG.A.P. is one of the most widely recognized certification systems in the global trade of farmed products.
With certification spanning over 130 countries and covering a variety of farm sizes and types – from smallholders to large multisite producer groups – we support an extensive farming network while acknowledging the diverse challenges of implementation around the world.
To bridge the gap from global to local, our Registered Trainers are responsible for providing authorized training within a local context, and our national technical working groups are involved in standard setting to develop national interpretation guidelines for applying the standards in specific environments. Our regional experts provide widespread support where you are and gather valuable perspective on the application of our global solutions within local supply chains.
Dedicated capacity-building activities strive to raise awareness of responsible farming practices and facilitate their implementation on the ground, improving livelihoods and growing the global pool of certified producers to source from.
Help make safe and responsible farming practices mainstream by facilitating their implementation around the world.
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How does GLOBALG.A.P. certification work?
GLOBALG.A.P. standards and add-ons can be applied to the production processes of more than 700 different plant and aquatic species. Each species belongs to a product category with its own checklist that details the certification requirements.
Every audit is conducted against the relevant checklist and in accordance with the GLOBALG.A.P. general regulations – a set of certification rules for checklist implementation.
Audits are performed by independent and accredited third-party certification bodies (CBs).
Each certificate holder is assigned a unique identification which can be used to validate the certification status in the GLOBALG.A.P. IT platform at any time.
The GLOBALG.A.P. certification system is one of the most robust on the market.
For which products is GLOBALG.A.P. certification relevant?
GLOBALG.A.P. standards and add-ons can be applied to the production processes of more than 700 different plant and aquatic species according to the following product categories:
Fruit and vegetables
Aquaculture
Flowers and ornamentals
Hops
Combinable crops
Tea
Plant propagation material
For an up-to-date list of specific products included in each category, see the GLOBALG.A.P. product list.
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Certificate validation
The GLOBALG.A.P. Database was retired on 3 November 2025. Certificate verification is now handled through the Supply Chain Portal.
What we do
We set standards for primary production and the supply chain. From fruits and flowers to fish and feed, our portfolio is based on a robust third-party certification system that is developed in collaboration with sector stakeholders and strengthened by an innovative IT platform. Our holistic solutions and broader activities support the six key impact areas of food safety, environment, workers’ health, safety, and welfare, animal welfare, supply chain transparency, and capacity building.
Supply Chain Portal
Check the validity of a GLOBALG.A.P. certificate or letter of
conformance – all you need is the GLOBALG.A.P. identification number.
Solution Finder
Easily understand which GLOBALG.A.P. farm assurance solutions are
relevant for your production practices!
Our flagship standards
Integrated Farm Assurance for fruit and vegetables
IFA is a global standard that aims to promote safer and more responsible farming practices in fruit and vegetable production.
Integrated Farm Assurance for flowers and ornamentals
IFA is a global standard that aims to promote safer and more responsible farming practices in flower and ornamentals production.
Integrated Farm Assurance for aquaculture
IFA is a global standard that aims to promote safer and more responsible farming practices in aquaculture production.
Thank you to all our GLOBALG.A.P. Community Members for your support!
Working with GLOBALG.A.P standards since 1997, I have seen the change they’ve brought – not only from the food safety perspective that is so important to consumers, but also as a practical tool that helps improve social and environmental aspects in the lives of smallholders all over the world.
Manal Saleh
Founder and General Manager of Blue Moon LLC and Associate GLOBALG.A.P. Community Member | Egypt
GGN label
The GGN label is a cross-category consumer label that stands for certified, responsible farming and transparency. Applicable to fruit and vegetables, farmed seafood, and flowers and plants which have been produced in line with GLOBALG.A.P. standards, the GGN label helps you improve your competitive edge and grow trust in your brand by making responsible farming visible on store shelves.
Next steps
For producers
Find out which GLOBALG.A.P. smart farm assurance solution is right for you and explore the path to certification.
For certification bodies
Become a GLOBALG.A.P. approved certification body (CB), expand your auditing scope, or manage your status.
For buyers
Learn how GLOBALG.A.P. certification and GLOBALG.A.P. Community Membership can benefit your supply chains.
For media/press
Learn more about the GLOBALG.A.P. certification system, read our latest news and updates, or contact the press office.