Introduction to GLOBALG.A.P.

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1 Introduction to GLOBALG.A.P. GLOBALG.A.P. implementation and certification process Flavio Alzueta GLOBALG.A.P. TOUR Conference Doboj, Bosnia and Herzegovina,

2 G.A.P. STANDS FOR GOOD AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES AND GLOBALG.A.P. IS THE WORLDWIDE STANDARD THAT ASSURES IT.

3 We re a global organization with a crucial objective: safe, sustainable agriculture worldwide. We set voluntary standards for the certification of agricultural products around the globe and more and more producers, suppliers and buyers are harmonizing their certification standards to match.

4 OUR PURPOSE GLOBALG.A.P. members create private sector incentives for agricultural producers worldwide to adopt safe and sustainable practices to make this world a better place to live for our children.

5 OUR OBJECTIVES Recognition of Best Practice Benchmarking Enhance credibility Robust Processes Ensure Auditor Competence Harmonize Technical Criteria Encourage Farm Assurance

6 Dedicated to supporting farmers grow the local economy and strengthen their communities.

7 Putting food safety, sustainability and the environment in the hands of growers.

8 Traceability and transparency consumers trust

9 Safer, sustainably grown food means a better world for us and our children.

10 THE SITUATION Projected world population by 2050: 9.6 billion To meet our needs, food production must increase by 70% Source:

11 THE EFFECTS Depletion of natural resources By 2030 more than 50% of the world population will be affected by water scarcity 50% of the world will need more food Source:

12 THE SOLUTION Safe, sustainable & responsible farming practices worldwide

13 GLOBALG.A.P. The Most Widely Accepted Good Agricultural Practices Certification Worldwide More than 430 voluntary members form the GLOBALG.A.P. Community More than 188,000 certified producers in over 125 countries 3 main products with 40+ standards and programs More than 600 products available for certification

14 GLOBALG.A.P. The Most Widely Accepted Good Agricultural Practices Certification Worldwide GLOBALG.A.P. governed by an elected Board A secure online certification database to check producers and validate certificates An extensive worldwide network of consultants to help producers with their certification process More than 2,000 inspectors and auditors working for 155 accredited certification bodies

15 GLOBALG.A.P. The Most Widely Accepted Good Agricultural Practices Certification Worldwide More than 1,000 international experts active in Technical Committees, National Technical Working Groups and Focus Groups A pioneering integrity system with independent assessments to monitor the performance of our certification bodies A harmonization program to benchmark schemes and checklists around the world Capacity building for thousands of people on 5 continents and in 10 languages

16 GLOBALG.A.P. The Most Widely Accepted Good Agricultural Practices Certification Worldwide An online consumer portal for transparent farm verification and information A consumer label for seafood based on the GLOBALG.A.P. Aquaculture Standard A consumer label for plants based on the GLOBALG.A.P. Flowers & Ornamentals Standard

17 GLOBALG.A.P. Who We Are OUR STRATEGIC PILLARS Partnership Integrity Benchmarking Stakeholder Participation Efficiency and Effectiveness

18 GLOBALG.A.P. GOVERNANCE Member-Driven Decision-Making Structure MEMBERS BENCHMARKING COMMITTEE (BMC) GLOBALG.A.P. BOARD GLOBALG.A.P. SECRETARIAT CERTIFICATION BODY COMMITTEE (CBC) TECHNICAL COMMITTEES (TC) FOCUS GROUPS (FG) INTEGRITY SURVEILLANCE COMMITTEE (ISC) CROPS GRASP AQUA- CULTUE SYSTEMS LIVE- STOCK CROP RISKS SUMMIT NATIONAL TECHNICAL WORKING GROUPS (NTWG)

19 Retail & Food Service Members

20 Producer/Supplier Members

21 Producer/Supplier Members

22 Producer/Supplier Members

23 Associate Members (CBs, Consultants, Industry)

24 Associate Members (CBs, Consultants, Industry)

25 Associate Members (CBs, Consultants, Industry)

26 GLOBALG.A.P. CERTIFICATION WORLDWIDE A Steady Growth for Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA) Version 5.1 More than 188,000 certified producers in over 125 countries

27 GLOBALG.A.P. CERTIFICATION WORLDWIDE A Steady Growth for Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA) Version standards and programs 188,000+ producers under certification 125 countries

28 GLOBALG.A.P. CERTIFICATION WORLDWIDE A Steady Growth for Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA) Version 5.1 Total Number of Producers Under Certification Worldwide Updated

29 GLOBALG.A.P. CERTIFICATION WORLDWIDE A Steady Growth for Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA) Version 5.1 SHARE OF PRODUCERS UNDER CERTIFICATION PER REGION IN % North America 1.3% South America 11.1% Europe 59.7% Africa 18.4% Asia 8.7% OCEANIA 0.8%

30 INTEGRATED FARM ASSURANCE (IFA) ALL FARM BASE INTEGRATED FARM ASSURANCE STANDARD (IFA) V5.1 A Modular Approach to G.A.P. Certification FV FRUIT & VEGETABLES FO FLOWERS & ORNAMENTALS CB CROPS BASE CC TE COMBINABLE CROPS TEA PPM HO PLANT PROPAGATION MATERIAL STANDARD BEST PRACTICES FOR NURSERIES HOP AB AQUACULTURE STANDARD FINFISH, CRUSTACEANS & MOLLUSCS PG PIGS LB LIVESTOCK BASE PY TY CS POULTRY TURKEY CATTLE & SHEEP DY CYB DAIRY CALF/YOUNG BEEF

31 GLOBALG.A.P. CERTIFICATION 13 Reasons for GLOBALG.A.P. Certification 1. Reduce your exposure to food safety and product safety reputational risks. 2. Gain access to local and global markets, suppliers and retailers. 3. Improve the efficiency of your farm management. 4. Save costs by reducing the number of on-farm audits.

32 GLOBALG.A.P. CERTIFICATION 13 Reasons for GLOBALG.A.P. Certification 5. Comply with legislation on food safety, environmental protection and workers health and safety, with an easy HACCP system to put into place. 6. Benefit from global recognition with adaptation to local conditions, through GLOBALG.A.P. s network of 41 National Technical Working Groups. 7. Choose from 155 accredited certification bodies, which all meet the highest integrity requirements.

33 GLOBALG.A.P. CERTIFICATION 13 Reasons for GLOBALG.A.P. Certification 8. Access all the standard documents online, free of charge, and in multiple languages. 9. Secure access to financing and to capital markets. Benefit from connecting to innovative supply chain solutions. 10. Help shape the continuing development of our standards through public consultation.

34 GLOBALG.A.P. CERTIFICATION 13 Reasons for GLOBALG.A.P. Certification 11. Demonstrate compliance with the United Nations Global Compact Food and Agribusiness Principles. 12. Benchmark yourself as part of the world s most widespread farm assurance standard. 13. It s designed for you retailers, manufacturers and producers with G.A.P. expertise worked together to create it.

35 GLOBALG.A.P. FRUIT & VEGETABLE STANDARD V5 The First Choice for Retailers and Producers around the World Holistic Approach Fruit & Vegetables Total Number of Control Points: 218 Traceability 22 Workers Occupational Health & Safety 28 Environment (incl. Biodiversity) 69 Food Safety 99

36 GLOBALG.A.P. AQUACULTURE CERTIFICATION Caring for Consumers - responsible Sourcing at All Stages of Production Holistic Approach Aquaculture Total number of Control Points (incl. Post-Harvest Handling): 265 Workers Occupational Health & Safety 39 Food Safety 56 Animal Welfare 51 Environment (incl. Biodiversity) 66 Traceability 53

37 GLOBALG.A.P. LIVESTOCK CERTIFICATION Caring for Consumers - responsible Sourcing at All Stages of Production Holistic Approach Livestock Total number of Control Points (incl. Post-Harvest Handling): 161 For All Farm Base and Livestock Base without Sub-Scopes Workers Occupational Health & Safety 22 Food Safety 42 Animal Welfare 40 Environment (incl. Biodiversity) 19 Traceability 38

38 GLOBALG.A.P. FRUIT & VEGETABLE STANDARD V5 The First Choice for Retailers and Producers around the World A STANDARD CONSUMERS DEMAND Food Safety Traceability Quality Assurance Workers Occupational Health & Safety Site Management Soil Management Fertilizer Application Management Integrated Pest Management Plant Protection Products Management Water Management

39 GLOBALG.A.P. DATABASE Managing Complexity the Easy Way GLOBALG.A.P. Offers a secure online certification database to check producers and validate certificates using the GLOBALG.A.P. Number GGN. The GLOBALG.A.P. Number (GGN) is a 13-digit number that uniquely identifies each producer and individual member of a producer group in the GLOBALG.A.P. Database. Ensuring traceability & transparency from the farm to the market shelf

40 THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION! Questions Discussion Contact Us Flavio Alzueta Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer +49 (0)

41 Disclaimer: This presentation, training material or publication is the property of GLOBALG.A.P. c/o FoodPLUS GmbH. The GLOBALG.A.P. licensed Certification Body or Farm Assurer may use it and its content in internal and external trainings in unaltered format. GLOBALG.A.P. does not assume any responsibility for the training carried out by third parties using this material.

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