The Requirements to Get Global Gap Certificate in South Africa
What is Global Gap Certificate in South Africa?
Global GAP certification which is the abbreviation for Global Good Agricultural Practices is a certification scheme that applies to the agro commodities. These include fruits and vegetables, spices, tea, aromatic crops, etc to name a few. This scheme is managed through an experienced scheme owner who define the rules and requirements to be followed within this scheme.
5 Steps to Get Certified
1 Download the relevant GLOBALG.A.P. standard documents from our document center or follow the link on the relevant standard page (see our quick links on the right).
2 Compare offers from the certification bodies in your country, register with the one you choose, and get your GLOBALG.A.P. Number (GGN). Find a full list of GLOBALG.A.P. approved certification bodies here.
3 Carry out a self-assessment using the checklist and correct all the points you don’t comply with. A registered trainer for GLOBALG.A.P. standards, who is a trained and examined expert, can provide you with valuable assistance during this self-assessment and your inspection and/or audit preparations. Find a full list of registered trainers for GLOBALG.A.P. standards here.
4 Arrange an appointment with your GLOBALG.A.P. approved certification body. An inspector/auditor will then conduct the first on-site inspection/audit.
5 Once you successfully comply with the standard’s requirements, you will receive a GLOBALG.A.P. certificate for the relevant version and scope. The certificate is valid for one year.
What is Global Gap South Africa?
The GLOBALG. A.P. standard is a partnership between agricultural producers and retailers to establish a set of widely accepted certification standards and procedures for good agricultural practices (GAP).
What are the benefits of global gap certification?
GLOBALGAP aims to increase consumers’ confidence in food safety by developing good agricultural practices which must be adopted by producers. The focus of GLOBALGAP is on food safety and traceability, although it also includes some requirements on worker safety, health and welfare, and conservation of environment.
What is the difference between GAP and GMP?
GMPs regulate the production, for example, of acidified foods (such as pickles), fruit preserves (jams and jellies), baked goods, dressings and condiments, and frozen fruits and vegetables. GAPs are suggested guidance, not regulation, and they apply to the production of fresh produce.
How much does a gap audit cost?
The audit will occur when your product is being harvested so that they can see your farming process. Audits cost $115 an hour to pay for the auditor’s time, plus a $50 service fee that the USDA adds to all audits.
