Agriculture ranks first among all sectors and is regarded as the mother of many industrial activities, as it supplies the raw materials for the food and clothing industries. Quality and ISO certifications play the strongest role in raising efficiency in agricultural activities, both locally and internationally, and they are what determine which brands win in competitive markets.
Quality and ISO certifications: the best route to strong agricultural production
You may keep a close eye on market developments in your area of agriculture and your current business, and there is no doubt that everything relating to the quality of your produce is important and serious. You therefore need to follow quality standards and take care to document them.
- Good Agricultural Practices certification (GLOBALG.A.P.): the internationally recognised standard for farm production.
Its aim is to achieve safe, sustainable agricultural production that benefits farmers, retailers and consumers around the world.
GLOBALG.A.P. certification covers areas such as food safety and traceability, the environment, workers’ health, safety and welfare, and animal welfare. - Requirements, conditions and controls governing licences and permits for agricultural activities: a public consultation platform allows the public, the private sector and government bodies to give their views on draft laws, regulations and rules.
- General Administration of Agricultural Licensing: manages applications for agricultural permits and licences and ensures they are processed in line with the established policies and mechanisms.
Obtaining the certificate is closely linked to farmers meeting all the required quality standards while remaining committed to their mission.
Quality and ISO: how to obtain GLOBALG.A.P. certification?
To obtain GLOBALG.A.P. certification, you can follow these steps:
- Download the GLOBALG.A.P. certification file, the standard documents and the checklists.
- Carry out a self-assessment using the checklist and correct every point you do not yet meet.
- You can call on licensed experts and an accredited trainer, who can give you valuable help while you prepare for the audit.
- Arrange an appointment with an approved certification body for GLOBALG.A.P.
- An inspector will then carry out the first on-site inspection.
- Once you have successfully complied with the requirements of the standard, you will receive a GLOBALG.A.P. certificate valid for one year.
Complying with quality standards and obtaining certification requires passing audits by a certification body accredited locally and internationally. Team Quality provides audit and certification services, alongside open public training courses. Contact one of our representatives to find out the stages of certification, following a clear audit process and an agreed timetable.
Quality and ISO: how long does it take a farm to obtain GLOBALG.A.P. certification?
Obtaining the certificate is not especially complicated; it mainly requires a firm commitment to achieving the highest quality standards in your agricultural business and to the wider mission of your industry within the local and international trading community. Once you have successfully complied with the requirements of the standard, you will receive a GLOBALG.A.P. certificate valid for one year. Note that the actual timeframe may vary depending on several factors, including the size of the farm, the type of production and the effort put into meeting the requirements of the standard. Good preparation and advance planning can help speed up the process.
Last but not least: quality and ISO in agriculture
Your agricultural business is the most fundamental of all land-based activities. It exists to meet basic human needs essential for life, and it shapes the world’s economy, health and sustainability. Team Quality’s specialists, trainers and auditors advise you to follow all the fundamentals of quality and to uphold honesty and integrity in what you provide, first to the consumer and then to the trading community, because you hold in your hands the health of the consumer for whom the entire process exists.
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