The GLOBALG.A.P. certification system explained
Our flexible portfolio of standards
and add-ons enables producers to meet their farm assurance needs – whether as an individual or as a group
Our standard setting procedure
involves producers and buyers alike – contributing to robust, realistic, and fit-for-purpose standards
Third-party certification bodies
carry out audits to GLOBALG.A.P. standards and add-ons, verify compliance, and issue GLOBALG.A.P. certificates
Verify certification status
with a GLOBALG.A.P. identification number – a unique identifier assigned to every producer in our certification system
Increase market opportunities
with international buyers who look to source from GLOBALG.A.P. certificate holders
Demonstrate compliance
through certification to international standards that highlight efforts towards environmentally and socially responsible farming practices
Our flexible portfolio of standards
and add-ons enables producers to meet their farm assurance needs – whether as an individual or as a group
Our standard setting procedure
involves producers and buyers alike – contributing to robust, realistic, and fit-for-purpose standards
Third-party certification bodies
carry out audits to GLOBALG.A.P. standards and add-ons, verify compliance, and issue GLOBALG.A.P. certificates
Verify certification status
with a GLOBALG.A.P. identification number – a unique identifier assigned to every producer in our certification system
Increase market opportunities
with international buyers who look to source from GLOBALG.A.P. certificate holders
Demonstrate compliance
through certification to international standards that highlight efforts towards environmentally and socially responsible farming practices
Five reasons to choose GLOBALG.A.P.
GLOBALG.A.P. certification is widely trusted as a sourcing requirement for many major supply chains worldwide.
A GLOBALG.A.P. certificate can help you demonstrate your safer, more responsible production practices in a global marketplace and present opportunities for accessing new supply chains.
GLOBALG.A.P. standards are designed by sector experts and consulted publicly, giving stakeholders the chance to submit feedback.
This process results in standards that are robust and science-based, yet lean and fit for purpose – with practical implementation and farm realities at the forefront.
GLOBALG.A.P. operates a range of harmonization activities that aim to reduce duplication for producers. This is achieved primarily through add-ons to core solutions that can widen the scope of a single audit. Our benchmarking activities can also help to minimize the number of audits required of you by recognizing other schemes as equivalent to GLOBALG.A.P. standards and add-ons.
GLOBALG.A.P. standards are widely recognized in global supply chains, but worldwide standards are only effective if they also consider local practicalities. GLOBALG.A.P. national technical working groups exist to review local challenges to the implementation of GLOBALG.A.P. standards and develop guidelines (national interpretation guidelines) for how best to implement the standards where you are.
We understand that the journey to certification can be challenging. Our extensive capacity building activities – including training courses from the Academy, maintaining a trusted network of Registered Trainers, participating in capacity-building projects, and collaborating on TOUR stops – present a range of opportunities for you to connect with GLOBALG.A.P. experts and find help along the way.
Get started: Five steps to certification
GLOBALG.A.P. standards and add-ons can be applied to the production processes of more than 700 different plant and aquatic species. Use the Solution Finder to discover information on standards and add-ons that are applicable to your specific production practices or explore our full portfolio. Download the necessary normative documents for the relevant standards and add-ons.
Implement the requirements of the standard and/or add-on and perform a self-assessment using the relevant checklist. The GLOBALG.A.P. Academy and our worldwide network of GLOBALG.A.P. Registered Trainers can assist with audit preparations and training.
Find and contact a GLOBALG.A.P. approved certification body (CB) of your choice to request an audit. All audits against our solutions are conducted by qualified, experienced auditors from accredited and independent third-party CBs.
Complete the CB audit according to the relevant checklist. CB auditors enter producer and audit information in the GLOBALG.A.P. IT platform, which facilitates the validation of GLOBALG.A.P. certificates and assessment results in the market.
Receive your certificate following a successful audit. Certificates are issued by the CB – valid for one year – and are available through the GLOBALG.A.P. IT platform. Producers and supply chain companies must be audited annually to retain their certified status. Certificate holders are encouraged to promote their certified status in their relevant network in accordance with the GLOBALG.A.P. trademarks use: policy and guidelines.
Find a CB to conduct your audit
We encourage you to evaluate and compare offers from different CBs to find the one that best suits your needs. Explore the list of approved CBs to find one near you.
Growing together with GLOBALG.A.P. capacity building
Adopting safer and more responsible farming practices is only possible if you have the tools you need to succeed – including access to training and support. Capacity building is designed to help you on your journey to GLOBALG.A.P. certification by offering:
Training courses via the GLOBALG.A.P. Academy
Expertise to local projects together with our collaboration partners
Interactive TOUR stops with partners around the world
An expanding network of Registered Trainers
A gateway to GLOBALG.A.P. certification via primary solutions
Learn more about how capacity building can help you.
GLOBALG.A.P. approved CBs
The list of GLOBALG.A.P. approved CBs can be filtered by region, country, scope, and status. Click a CB to find more information and contact details.
If you do not filter your search, or filter only according to region and/or country, your search results will also show CBs that offer certification against benchmarked schemes, but which may not have approval for any GLOBALG.A.P. standards and add-ons.
