Good agricultural practice

We help to reassure consumers about how food is produced on the farm by minimising harmful environmental impacts of farming operations, reducing the use of chemical inputs and ensuring a responsible approach to worker health and safety as well as animal welfare.

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What is good agriculture practice?

Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), often referred to as “Good Agricultural Practice” or “Good Agriculture Practice,” are a set of principles and guidelines aimed at ensuring the safe, sustainable, and responsible production of agricultural products. These practices are designed to promote food safety, environmental sustainability, and the well-being of farmers, workers, and consumers.

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GLOBALG.A.P.

GLOBALG.A.P.

The GLOBALG.A.P. standard enhances good agricultural practices and reassures consumers about how food is produced on the farm. This is done by minimising the detrimental environmental impacts of farming operations, reducing the use of chemicals and ensuring a responsible approach to worker health and safety and animal welfare. Control Union Certifications BV is accredited by RVA for this scheme under registration nr. RvA-C412 Products.

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Our certification services

Control Union delivers quality inspections for asset owners globally, with local knowledge for uniform and consistent services. Efficient planning and clear reporting are key.

Administrative checks

Administrative checks

Transaction certificates, invoice declarations, incoming and outgoing goods, mass balance, segregation, supplier assessments and internal assessments, all require administrative checks.
Due diligence

Due diligence

Several governments have implemented regulations, forcing importers to have a Due Diligence System (DDS) in place. Control Union Certifications has the knowledge and network to support companies with the implementation.
Reporting, tracking and tracing

Reporting, tracking and tracing

Control Union Certifications registers all relevant data during a certification process, including the name of employee involved as well as the process behind any decision that was made. The customer has always full access to their files via our online client portal.
Supply auditing

Supply auditing

Control Union Certifications has a large network of auditors around the world, who are familiar with the production/processing requirements in the country of origin.