Introduction
Good Agricultural Practice (abbr. GAP), is a kind of operation specification for production of the initial agricultural products to strengthen the mangement behaviors on production and operation. By conducting GAP certification, it’s can be realized to control the overall process in planting and feeding, as a result, to control the quality safety of arigulture products from the source.
By regulating the mangement of processes involved with planting/feeding, harvesting, cleaning, packaging, storage and transportation, GAP encourages to decrease the usage of agrochemical and drug to achieve the purposes of quality safety, sustainable deveolpment, environmental protection, healthy and safety of employee and animal welfare.
The certification system of ChinaGAP is divided into two levels: Level 1 Certification and Level 2 Certification. Level 1 Certification is in line with the requirements of GLOBALGAP and the certificate of Level 1 Certification which is issued by the certification body is acceptable by GLOBALGAP, and the certification body should be approved and appointed by CNCA.
Significance
Our food safety experts can assess your business and review under GAP standards. Obtain GAP certification to prove your commitment to food safety and sustainability.
- Demonstrate to clients (retailers, product traders, importers) that your product is produced using good agricultural practices
- Inspire consumer confidence
- Ensure access to your markets
- Enhance operating efficiency and competitive market appeal
- Implement processes for continual improvement
- Reduce the number of second party inspections to farms as more major retailers accept the scheme
