is a voluntary, ready-to-use module developed to assess social practices on the farm, such as specific aspects of workers’ health, safety, and welfare. GRASP can be assessed in combination with the GLOBALG.A.P. primary production standards or equivalent benchmarked schemes.
It can be assessed in any country, even where GLOBALG.A.P. approved GRASP National Interpretation Guideline does not exist. In case a country does not have a GRASP interpretation Guideline, the applicants need to hand in a project plan for the development of such an interpretation guideline to the GLOBALG.A.P. Secretariat.
We set standards for primary production and the supply chain. From fruits and flowers to fish and feed, our portfolio is based on a robust third-party certification system that is developed in collaboration with sector stakeholders and strengthened by a framework of smart IT systems. Our holistic solutions and broader activities support the six key impact areas of food safety, environmental sustainability, workers’ well-being, animal welfare, supply chain transparency, and capacity building.
GLOBALG.A.P. in numbers
20+ years of experience
in the agriculture, floriculture, and aquaculture sectors
10+ standards
for primary production processes and the supply chain
8+ add-ons
for flexible and cost-efficient customization
195,000+ producers
under GLOBALG.A.P. certification
130+ countries
with GLOBALG.A.P. certificate holders
180+ certification bodies
approved to audit and assess GLOBALG.A.P. standards
4.3 million+ hectares
of certified plant production annually
of certified aquaculture production annually
21 million+ metric tons
of certified compound feed production annually
Who we work with
Fostering the global adoption of safer and more sustainable farming practices is a collective effort, which is why the GLOBALG.A.P. Secretariat works with a global network of stakeholder parties. Through working groups, our 430-strong GLOBALG.A.P. Membership Community from all sides of the value chain, or capacity-building partners and industry experts, we strive to connect with as many contributors as possible.
Working with GLOBALG.A.P standards since 1997, I have seen the change they’ve brought – not only from the food safety perspective that is so important to consumers, but also as a practical tool that helps improve social and environmental sustainability in the lives of smallholders all over the world.
Manal Saleh
Founder and General Manager of Blue Moon LLC and Associate GLOBALG.A.P. Community Member | Egypt
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