About GLOBALG.A.P.
Technical working groups
GLOBALG.A.P. technical working groups (TWGs) are designed to support cross-sector participation and knowledge-sharing. They provide input on technical and scientific content for GLOBALG.A.P. solutions and offer recommendations on the development and maintenance of standards.
Harnessing global expertise
What are GLOBALG.A.P. technical working groups?
GLOBALG.A.P. technical working groups (TWGs) provide scientific and technical advice and offer recommendations on the development and maintenance of standards to Agraya GmbH and the GLOBALG.A.P. Technical Advisory Committee (TAC). With participants reflecting the global reach of our network, TWGs help to shape practical guidance and aligned approaches which strengthen integrity, efficiency, and consistency across markets.
What are the responsibilities of a TWG?
Providing technical input
and feedback on the development and revision of GLOBALG.A.P. standards
Participating in peer review
of new GLOBALG.A.P. national interpretation guidelines
Consulting on external feedback
from stakeholders including producers and certification bodies, and making recommendations to the TAC and Agraya GmbH
Providing technical input
and feedback on the development and revision of GLOBALG.A.P. standards
Participating in peer review
of new GLOBALG.A.P. national interpretation guidelines
Consulting on external feedback
from stakeholders including producers and certification bodies, and making recommendations to the TAC and Agraya GmbH
Providing technical input
and feedback on the development and revision of GLOBALG.A.P. standards
Participating in peer review
of new GLOBALG.A.P. national interpretation guidelines
Consulting on external feedback
from stakeholders including producers and certification bodies, and making recommendations to the TAC and Agraya GmbH
Providing technical input
and feedback on the development and revision of GLOBALG.A.P. standards
Participating in peer review
of new GLOBALG.A.P. national interpretation guidelines
Consulting on external feedback
from stakeholders including producers and certification bodies, and making recommendations to the TAC and Agraya GmbH
Who participates in a TWG?
TWG members are nominated by institutions or organizations based on their expertise and sectoral relevance, and following an approval process from Agraya GmbH, are appointed for terms of four years. Where possible, a representative balance of members from across relevant regional geographies is desired.
Each group may contain up to 16 members – including five from the retail/food service and five from the producer/supplier sectors, as well as six from certification bodies (CBs), academia, NGOs, or other industry stakeholders.
A representative from Agraya GmbH facilitates the functions of each TWG, and in addition, a member of the TAC also participates as an observer and contributor to support transparency and alignment. TWGs elect a chair and vice-chair from within the membership group every four years.
The TWGs replaced the former GLOBALG.A.P. technical committees in March 2026.
There are five active TWGs:
Direct collaboration with the industry
How can I join a GLOBALG.A.P. technical working group?
Follow the five step process below to learn more about joining a GLOBALG.A.P. technical working group (TWG).
Why join a TWG?
Contribute your expertise to the technical development of GLOBALG.A.P. farm assurance solutions
Support the local adaptation of GLOBALG.A.P. standards and add-ons through the development of national interpretation guidelines
Discuss challenges, trends, and insights with diverse global stakeholders from across sectors and supply chains
Five steps to joining a TWG
View the list of TWGs to understand where your experience and expertise can contribute – there are currently five active TWGs spanning plants, ornamentals, aquaculture, workers’ well-being, and the supply chain.
Interested parties should contact Agraya GmbH with an expression of interest and a CV of the individual they are nominating to join a TWG.
The TWG terms of reference can be downloaded from the GLOBALG.A.P. document center. This document covers the scope, objectives, and main activities of the working group.
Agraya GmbH evaluates all incoming applications and formally appoints new members to the TWGs in close collaboration with the GLOBALG.A.P. Technical Advisory Committee (TAC). Terms last for four years.
TWGs meet several times per year, with members reassigned every four years following the conclusion of the term. TWG members may stand for re-appointment for an additional term, subject to formal reappointment. All active participants are published on the GLOBALG.A.P. website, including name, country, and organization.
View the full list
Current GLOBALG.A.P. technical working groups
There are five GLOBALG.A.P. technical working groups (TWGs) covering the topics of plants, ornamentals, aquaculture, workers’ well-being, and the supply chain. Learn more about each group and its members below.
GLOBALG.A.P. TWGs
The Plants TWG is aimed at advancing responsible farming practices in crop production, spanning the product categories of fruit and vegetables, combinable crops, and hops.
The Ornamentals TWG is aimed at advancing responsible farming practices in the product category of flowers and ornamentals and related solutions for the floriculture sector.
The Aquaculture TWG addresses responsible farming practices at each step of the production and distribution chain, including issues concerning compound feed and traceability.
The Workers’ Well-being TWG addresses health and safety topics, as well as human rights, labor rights, and community-related issues in global farming value chains. Its scope includes the identification of emerging risks and the refinement of practical guidance on workers’ health, safety, and welfare at farm level.
The TWG’s work is grounded in internationally recognized frameworks, including the United Nations (UN) core human and labor rights declarations, the relevant International Labour Organization (ILO) conventions, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) principles for responsible business conduct, and the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs).
The Supply Chain TWG addresses supply chain topics and solutions, with a focus on traceability, chain of custody, audit efficiency, and compliance.
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FAQ
There are five GLOBALG.A.P. technical working groups (TWGs), spanning the core topics of GLOBALG.A.P. solutions:
Plants Technical Working Group
Ornamentals Technical Working Group
Aquaculture Technical Working Group
Workers’ Well-being Technical Working Group
Supply Chain Technical Working Group
GLOBALG.A.P. technical working groups (TWG) members are nominated by institutions or organizations based on their expertise and sectoral relevance. Where possible, a representative balance of members from across relevant regional geographies is desired.
Each TWG may contain up to 16 members, including five from the retail/food service and five from the producer/supplier sectors, as well as six from certification bodies (CBs), academia, NGOs, or other industry stakeholders.
GLOBALG.A.P. technical working group (TWG) members typically attend at least two meetings per year (in person or virtual). The frequency of meetings can depend on, for example, the status of standard developments or revisions.
If a member is absent from two formal, consecutive TWG meetings without prior permission of the TWG chairperson, the member status is terminated. More information on attendance can be found in the terms of reference for technical working groups.
Applicants must have relevant expertise and experience in a field related to the scope of the GLOBALG.A.P. technical working group’s (TWG) activities. It is not required to be a GLOBALG.A.P. community member, and TWGs are designed to support cross-sector participation and knowledge-sharing.
Interested parties should first read the terms of reference for GLOBALG.A.P. technical working groups to understand the scope, roles, and responsibilities, and then contact Agraya GmbH with an expression of interest and the CV of the nominated individual.
A chairperson and vice-chairperson are elected at the first meeting of a GLOBALG.A.P. technical working group (TWG) and remain in the role for the duration of their four-year term. Any member of the TWG can nominate themselves for the role.
Responsibilities include:
Moderation of meetings
Approval of agendas and meeting minutes
Facilitation of decision-making among members
Collaboration with Agraya GmbH representatives in monitoring member commitment through attendance and contribution
Contact us
For questions about stakeholder collaboration, please contact committees@agraya.com.