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Focus groups and working groups
Focus groups and working groups support the innovation of GLOBALG.A.P. smart farm assurance solutions by providing sector-specific insights and problem-solving expertise on concentrated topics. Assembled by the GLOBALG.A.P. Advisory Board as required, these groups are composed of both GLOBALG.A.P. Community Members and unaffiliated industry experts.
Expertise driving innovation
What are focus groups and working groups?
Focus groups and working groups are assembled on an ad-hoc basis to provide targeted input on areas of interest to the GLOBALG.A.P. Secretariat. This usually consists of feedback on the development or revision of GLOBALG.A.P. standards and add-ons, as seen through the lens of the specific focus group topic. Made up of experts from a variety of backgrounds, focus group members are passionate about representing their sector and supporting positive change with their industry-specific insights.
How are focus groups and working groups structured?
Participation is open to anyone with industry expertise in the focus group’s relevant field. While it is not restricted to GLOBALG.A.P. Community Members, at least one member from the producer/supplier and one member from retail/food service categories are always included. A representative from the GLOBALG.A.P. Secretariat is also assigned to each group.
Each group works without a fixed term, as the duration is determined by the nature of the topic. It is up to each group to determine how many meetings are necessary. They are always open to new members, and participation is voluntary/free of charge. Group members are required to disclose any potential or current conflicts of interest to the GLOBALG.A.P. Advisory Board for consideration, which will agree upon a resolution if required.
What are the responsibilities of focus groups?
Reviewing drafts
of new or revised standards and add-ons and providing feedback in their area of expertise
Providing topic- and/or sector-specific input
to the GLOBALG.A.P. Advisory Board and/or technical committees
Meeting at regular intervals
to discuss urgent issues, trends, or challenges affecting the industry as a whole
Contribute your know-how today
Why join a focus group?
Designed by the industry, for the industry, GLOBALG.A.P. certification is the farm assurance of choice for almost 200,000 producers around the world. Without the vital input of technical experts and our stakeholders, GLOBALG.A.P. smart farm assurance solutions could never be as practical and far-reaching as they are today.
What are the benefits?
Have a direct impact on GLOBALG.A.P. smart farm assurance solutions
Contribute to smart, flexible, fit-for-purpose solutions
Offer insight and expertise to ensure your sector is adequately represented
Collaborate with leading decision-makers to build synergies
Be at the forefront of change and innovation within the sector
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Five steps to joining a focus group
Check the list of active focus groups to see how you can get involved. Announcements of new focus group topics will be published on the GLOBALG.A.P. website and communicated to relevant stakeholder groups.
Individuals may contact the GLOBALG.A.P. Secretariat at committees@globalgap.org to register their interest in participating in a focus group. The GLOBALG.A.P. Secretariat may also extend invitations for applications to relevant known stakeholders.
The size of the focus group may be limited. If so, the GLOBALG.A.P. Secretariat will select the most suitable group members according to the criteria presented in the announcement and in alignment with the terms of reference. Applicants who are not able to attend all meetings may be invited to join as “observers”. Observers receive all information and minutes of the focus group’s meetings.
The selected applicants are required to sign a confidentiality agreement as part of the terms of reference. Following this, the final list of participants is published on this page.
At the first meeting, the focus group will elect a chairperson and a vice-chairperson who are responsible for moderating and conducting the meetings. Any member of the focus group may nominate themselves for chair or vice-chair.
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Active focus groups
There are currently two active focus groups covering the topics of flowers and ornamentals and compound feed manufacturing. Click on the corresponding accordion to learn more.
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New GLOBALG.A.P. webinar series: A guide to IFA v6 transition
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FAQ
Contact us
For questions about the focus groups, please contact us at committees@globalgap.org.