Principles

Principles on which GLOBALGAP IFA is focussed.

FoodSafety:

This standard is based on Food Safety Criteria from the application of Generic HACCP Principles

Environment Protection:

The Standard consists of Environmental Protection Good Agricultural Practices, which are designed to minimize negative impacts of Agricultural Production on the Environment.


Occupational Health, Safety and welfare:

The standard establishes a global level of occupational health and safety criteria on farms, as well as awareness and responsibility regarding socially related issues; however it is not a substitute for in-depth audits on corporate social responsibility

Animal Welfare( Where applicable) :

The standard establishes a global level of animal welfare criteria on farms

GlobalGAP is a global scheme and reference for Good Agricultural Practice and is managed by the GlobalGAP Secretariat based in Germany.

The objective of GlobalGAP certification is to form part of the verification of good practices in the whole production chain.