New discussion platform for national technical working groups

NTWG discussion group: A new platform for collaboration!

19 June marked the beginning of regular quarterly discussions for our national technical working groups (NTWGs). The two-way conversations are designed to provide updates and learn from the participants' unique challenges and experiences.

Following requests from our National Technical Working Groups (NTWGs), we held our first NTWG Discussion Group meeting virtually on 19 June 2024.

This session provided a platform for members of NTWGs from around the world to share experiences, discuss national interpretation guidelines (NIGs), and ask questions about the GLOBALG.A.P. standards. Representatives from Italy, Belgium, UK, Denmark, Hungary, Greece, Tajikistan, South Africa, Egypt, New Zealand, and the Netherlands participated in this first exchange.

This marks the beginning of regular quarterly discussions designed to foster collaboration and address NTWG needs directly. We envision this as a two-way conversation, where we can provide updates and learn from your unique challenges and experiences.

Key topics discussed included:

• National interpretation guideline status

• Water testing issues

• Accreditation updates

• Document translations

• Standard setting procedures

• Clarification on specific standard content

Join the discussion

Are you interested in getting involved with your national NTWG or starting one in your region? NTWGs play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth implementation of GLOBALG.A.P. standards at the local level. To learn more about NTWGs, how to participate, or set one up in your country, please visit the NTWG page on our website https://www.globalgap.org/about/ntwgs/. For general questions about NTWGs, please contact us at ntwg@globalgap.org.

Contact: Stefano Miele, Stakeholder Engagement Manager, miele@globalgap.org