Global G.A.P Certification

The GLOBAL G.A.P. CoC Standard identifies the status of your product throughout the entire process from farm to retailer. Certification to this standard is a visible sign of responsible production that respects our ecology and the environment. It covers plants, farm animals and aquaculture and is recognised at farm level by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI). The strict requirements for handling and proper separation of certified and non-certified products at all levels of the supply chain give consumers transparency and security, so you have a head start in the competitive market. TÜV India offers certification to the GLOBAL G.A.P standard for fruit and vegetables.

GLOBAL G.A.P. is the only aquaculture standard recognized worldwide at the farm level by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI).

• Greater trust in your products
• High value profile for your product and/or your brand
• Access to new markets
• Advertise your certified products on the www.ggn.org consumer portal

• Control of food and product safety means less reputational risk
• Cost savings through efficient operational and administrative processes

• Inquiry and offer preparation
• Optional self-monitoring by the company itself
• Registration and allocation of a GGN number through TÜV India
• Inspection on site
• Database entry through TÜV India
• Certificate is issued

Before you commission TÜV India with your certification, you can perform a self-assessment using the GLOBAL G.A.P. Standard Checklists, available publicly on the GLOBAL G.A.P. website. You are also very welcome to contact us for more details.  When you place your order, you will first be assigned a GGN number, and your third-party inspection will be carried out by specialists from TÜV India. If you pass the certification process, we will issue you with the certificate and register your organisation in the GLOBAL G.A.P. database.

Who needs certification according to the GLOBAL G.A.P. standard for the supply chain?

• All companies that trade with or handle the certified products* before packaging/labelling (packaged and bulk/loose products)
• All consumer-oriented companies (B2C) that trade with or handle the certified products* following packaging/labelling (packaged and bulk/loose products), e.g. all traders/dealers
• B2C companies that sell labeled loose products (e.g. at a retailer's fresh fish counter or a restaurant that sells certified fish that is marked as such on the menu)

GLOBAL G.A.P. Aquaculture vs. ASC: which standard is better for your company?

• Companies have to make a choice when it comes to standards for certification of fisheries and aquaculture.
• The established certifications for wild-caught fish are the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) and Friend of the Sea (FOTS), and the ASC and GLOBALG.A.P. for aquaculture. Whilst group certifications are permitted by GLOBALG.A.P. and the summaries of the audits are only published with the express consent of the parties involved, the ASC discloses the full audit results.

How long is the GLOBAL G.A.P. certificate valid?

• The certificates are issued for individual products and are valid for one year.
• What requirements does my organization have to meet for certification according to GLOBAL G.A.P.?

• The GLOBAL G. A.P. standard checklists, downloadable from their website, allow you to assess how far you fulfil the requirements.

What are the costs for GLOBAL G.A.P. certification?

• The costs for GLOBAL G.A.P. certification consist of the following:
• Internal costs for the implementation of the standard
• Registration fee (via the certification authority)
• Audit costs for certification by TÜV India
• The cost of the inspections and audits depends on the  time they take, the cost of travel and the time needed for preparation and follow-up, and may vary from company to company. Feel free to talk to us about the expenses you will incur or request a free quote.

• More detailed information can be found here on the pages of the standard owner.

TÜV India is your partner for testing and certification services. Certifications from us are internationally recognized and our experts and auditors have many years of professional and auditing experience in the food industry. Annual training ensures that their expertise always tracks the latest technical standards, so we can always provide optimum support to our clients. Our experts work alongside you to support the development of your products and give you objective feedback.  Please contact us with any questions you may have regarding certification.