Are there resources to help me build a Food Safety Plan?
Yes! CCOF maintains a food safety resource page to help get you started.
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Which GLOBALG.A.P. standard is best for my business?
- Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA) - The IFA standard is the top tier GLOBALG.A.P. standard and is great for those exporting outside of the US and especially to the European Union.
- IFA certification includes topics above and beyond food safety, like worker welfare and environmental sustainability.
- Harmonized Produce Safety Standard (HPSS) - The HPSS is a standard developed by United Fresh and used by GLOBALG.A.P. and other organizations like the USDA.
Are my operation’s activities a good fit for CCOF’s food safety certification?
CCOF offers food safety certification to fruit and vegetable producers and packing houses with minimal processing. We have several programs available providing total supply chain coverage.
How does Food Safety Certification from CCOF benefit me as an organic farmer?
We have heard loud and clear from our members that they want to comply with the requirements of FSMA and their buyers, but are concerned about the cost, time, and paperwork burden of dealing with another certification program. In addition, organic producers need a food safety program that works in harmony with the USDA NOP requirements. We see the value in offering a food safety certification program that not only respects and encourages organic systems, but also streamlines the paperwork and inspection process.
CCOF GLOBALG.A.P. Annual Registration Contract
Confirmation of your continuation in the CCOF GLOBALG.A.P. certification program is required annually. Complete this form and pay your invoice at least 30 days prior to your annual harvest anniversary date.
Food Safety Services for Organic Farms
Learn about the field-level food safety services that CCOF has to offer!
GLOBALG.A.P. Certification Program Manual
This manual describes the standards that apply to operations joining CCOF’s GLOBALG.A.P. program.
CCOF GLOBALG.A.P. Certification Contract
This contract for certification includes basic business information and confirms your intent to obtain GLOBALG.A.P. certification from CCOF.
What/Who is GLOBALG.A.P.?
GLOBALG.A.P. is a stakeholder-driven nonprofit organization based in Germany that sets food safety standards for farmers. There are over 120,000 farms worldwide certified to GLOBALG.A.P. standards.