GLOBALG.A.P.’s roots began in 1997 as EUREPGAP, an initiative by retailers belonging to the Euro-Retailer Produce Working Group. British retailers working together with supermarkets in continental Europe become aware of consumers’ growing concerns regarding product safety, environmental impact and the health, safety and welfare of workers and animals.

GLOBALG.A.P. today is the world’s leading farm assurance program, translating consumer requirements into Good Agricultural Practice in a rapidly growing list of countries – currently more than 100.

BENEFITS OF GLOBAL G.A.P

• Establish the foundation to achieve GLOBALG.A.P. Certification through a stepwise improvement plan.
• Reduce your exposure to food safety risks.
• Improve your traceability and reassure your buyers using your LGN, your unique 13-digit localg.a.p. Number that identifies you in the GLOBALG.A.P. Database.
• Access local and regional markets through a local program based on the globally recognized GLOBALG.A.P. Certification System.
• Improve the efficiency of your farm management.
• Comply with legislation on food safety and proper hygiene.