Agricultural Production Certification

Good Agricultural Practices (GAP)

Good Agricultural Practices certification verifies that on-farm production and handling minimize microbial, chemical and physical hazards, supporting safe fresh produce from field to first point of sale.

Good Agricultural Practices (GAP)

Why it matters

GAP certification addresses the leading causes of fresh-produce contamination and is widely requested by buyers, distributors and food service operators. It reduces recall and liability risk and signals a credible, verified commitment to produce safety.

Who it applies to

Fruit and vegetable growers, harvesting crews, and on-farm packing operations, particularly those supplying retailers, wholesalers and food service that require verified produce safety.

Key requirements

Agricultural water quality management, worker hygiene and sanitary facilities, manure and soil amendment controls, equipment and harvest sanitation, traceability, and documented risk assessments across production and handling.

Certification Journey

A clear, step-by-step path

  1. 1

    Application & Farm Profile

    Define your farm, crops and handling activities to set the certification scope.

  2. 2

    Food Safety Plan Review

    We evaluate your written produce-safety plan and risk assessments.

  3. 3

    Water & Soil Assessment

    Agricultural water quality and soil amendment controls are verified before harvest.

  4. 4

    Field & Harvest Audit

    An auditor observes growing, harvesting and on-farm handling practices in person.

  5. 5

    Corrective Actions

    Resolve any findings and submit evidence for verification.

  6. 6

    Certification Decision

    An independent review confirms conformity and the certificate is granted.

  7. 7

    Annual Re-Audit

    Certification is renewed each season through a scheduled re-audit.

How QualiTrust supports you

QualiTrust guides you from the first enquiry to certification with clear scoping, transparent timelines and experienced technical auditors. We explain the scheme criteria in plain language, conduct impartial assessments, and provide practical, actionable findings — never consulting — so you can close gaps with confidence and maintain your certification year after year.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

GAP programs focus on core on-farm food safety practices, while GLOBALG.A.P. is a broader internationally benchmarked standard that also covers environment, worker welfare and traceability.

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