Integrated Farm Assurance version 6 transition tool now available for flowers and ornamentals

Integrated Farm Assurance version 6 transition tool now available for flowers and ornamentals

The free-of-charge transition tool is designed to help floriculture producers transition from IFA v5 to IFA v6 by providing a parallel overview of the requirements for both standard versions and identifying new or updated requirements.

A source of support for the transition from IFA v5 to v6

Following the successful launch of the IFA transition tools for the product categories of fruit and vegetables and aquaculture, the transition tool is now available for flower and ornamentals producers.

As of 1 January 2024, version 6 Smart replaced version 5.2, meaning that audits to IFA v5.2 for flowers and ornamentals are no longer possible. The transition tool aims to simplify the transition process by providing a parallel overview of the requirements for both IFA v5 and IFA v6. Producers can easily review the principles and criteria (P&Cs) for IFA v6 side by side with the comparable control points and compliance criteria (CPCCs) for IFA v5.

By comparing their current processes with the IFA v6 requirements, producers can identify any gaps and address the corrective actions that are necessary to meet the updated requirements.

Used together with other GLOBALG.A.P. guidelines and supporting documents, the tools are a valuable resource when preparing for an audit – facilitating a smooth and efficient transition to IFA v6.

Download the IFA v5 to IFA v6 transition tool for flowers and ornamentals

Related webpages:

Information on IFA v6 for flowers and ornamentals

More information on the transition tool for other product categories

Note: While the transition tools provide useful support during the transition to IFA v6, they do not guarantee certification, nor are they mandatory for certification. They also do not replace the required internal self-assessment. The tools offer assistance by showing users comparable IFA v5 CPCCs and IFA v6 P&Cs side by side, but they do not provide a detailed list of the specific differences between the two versions. The primary purpose is to assist producers with the alignment of their current programs with the new P&Cs and help them identify areas of improvement during the transition process. We therefore recommend that users familiarize themselves with IFA v6 to thoroughly understand what the standard requires before utilizing either of the tools.