Global smart farm assurance solutions
We offer a portfolio of robust, streamlined, and easy-to-use solutions for the certification of agriculture, aquaculture, and floriculture production processes. With our standards, delivery services, and capacity building program, we foster the global adoption of safer and more sustainable farming practices in more than 130 countries worldwide.
What we do
We set standards for primary production and the supply chain. From fruits and flowers to fish and feed, our portfolio is based on a robust third-party certification system that is developed in collaboration with sector stakeholders and strengthened by a framework of smart IT systems. Our holistic solutions and broader activities support the six key impact areas of food safety, environmental sustainability, workers’ well-being, animal welfare, supply chain transparency, and capacity building.
GLOBALG.A.P. in numbers
20+ years of experience
in the agriculture, floriculture, and aquaculture sectors
195,000+ producers
under GLOBALG.A.P. certification
4.3 million+ hectares
of certified plant production annually
10+ standards
for primary production processes and the supply chain
130+ countries
with GLOBALG.A.P. certificate holders
2.5 million+ metric tons
of certified aquaculture production annually
8+ add-ons
for flexible and cost-efficient customization
180+ certification bodies
approved to audit and assess GLOBALG.A.P. standards
21 million+ metric tons
of certified compound feed production annually
Smart Checklist Builder
Use our Smart Checklist Builder to easily understand which GLOBALG.A.P. smart farm assurance solutions are recommended for your production practices and generate a personalized checklist for your self-assessment.
Our flagship standards
Integrated Farm Assurance for fruit and vegetables
IFA is a global standard for safe and responsible farming practices in fruit and vegetable production.
Integrated Farm Assurance for flowers and ornamentals
IFA is a global standard for safe and responsible farming practices in flower and ornamental production.
Integrated Farm Assurance for aquaculture
IFA is a global standard for safe and responsible farming practices in aquaculture production.
Who we work with
Fostering the global adoption of safer and more sustainable farming practices is a collective effort, which is why the GLOBALG.A.P. Secretariat works with a global network of stakeholder parties. Through working groups, our 430-strong GLOBALG.A.P. Membership Community from all sides of the value chain, or capacity-building partners and industry experts, we strive to connect with as many contributors as possible.Â
Working with GLOBALG.A.P standards since 1997, I have seen the change they’ve brought – not only from the food safety perspective that is so important to consumers, but also as a practical tool that helps improve social and environmental sustainability in the lives of smallholders all over the world.
Manal Saleh
Founder and General Manager of Blue Moon LLC and Associate GLOBALG.A.P. Community Member | Egypt
Thank you to all our GLOBALG.A.P. Community Members for your support!
From major retailers to independent agricultural consultants, all our community members provide valuable insights and support in improving our solutions.
Latest news
13 November 2023
Applicability of GRASP v2 extended and transition period for new fees
The GLOBALG.A.P. Secretariat communicates two key decisions to support the transition to IFA v6 for all stakeholders.
20 September 2023
New SPRING add-on v2 for responsible water management available now
The updated SPRING add-on version 2 was launched on 5 September 2023 with recognition from both the WWF Spain and the SIFAV.
Upcoming events
23 Jan - 26 Jan
2024
IPM Essen 2024
Location:
Essen, Germany
Event Type:
Trade fair
Event Format:
On-site
07 Feb - 09 Feb
2024
Fruit Logistica 2024
Location:
Berlin, Germany
Event Type:
Trade fair
Event Format:
On-site
GGN label
The GGN label is a cross-category consumer label that stands for certified, responsible farming and transparency. Applicable to fruit and vegetables, farmed seafood, and flowers and plants which have been produced in line with GLOBALG.A.P. standards, the GGN label helps you improve your competitive edge and grow trust in your brand by making responsible farming visible on store shelves.
Next steps
For producers
Find out which GLOBALG.A.P. smart farm assurance solution is right for you and explore the path to certification.
For certification bodies
Become a GLOBALG.A.P. approved certification body (CB), expand your auditing scope, or manage your status.
For buyers
Learn how GLOBALG.A.P. certification and GLOBALG.A.P. Community Membership can benefit your supply chains.
For media/press
Learn more about the GLOBALG.A.P. certification system, read our latest news and updates, or contact the press office.
Contact us
For general enquiries and customer support, please use our contact form. Our team will assist you as soon as possible.