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Combinable Crops
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Traceable Changes from Integrated Farm Assurance Standard V4.0-2 to V5.0

for CPCC module All Farm Base
GLOBALG.A.P. Control Points and Compliance Criteria V4_Mar2011

Clause
v4
AF
Control Points & Compliance Criteria IFA V4
Level
ALL FARM BASE
GLOBALG.A.P. Control Points and Compliance Criteria

Clause
Control Points & Compliance Criteria IFA v5
v5
AF
ALL FARM BASE
Control points in this module are applicable to all producers seeking

certification as it covers issues relevant to all farming businesses.
AF. 1
AF. 1.1
MOTIVATION/CLARIFICATION
Control points in this module are applicable to all producers seeking

certification, as it covers issues relevant to all farming businesses.
SITE HISTORY AND SITE MANAGEMENT
AF 1
One of the key features of sustainable farming is the continuous integration

of site-specific knowledge and practical experiences into future
management planning and practices. This section is intended to ensure that
the land, buildings and other facilities , which constitute the fabric of the
farm, are properly managed to ensure the safe production of food and
protection of the environment.

One of the key features of sustainable farming is the continuous integration
of site-specific knowledge and practical experiences into future management
planning and practices. This section is intended to ensure that the land,
buildings and other facilities , which constitute the fabric of the farm, are
properly managed to ensure the safe production of food and protection of
the environment.
Site History
CP AF. 1.1.1 Is a reference system for each field, orchard, greenhouse, yard, plot,
livestock building/pen, and/or other area/location used in production
established and referenced on a farm plan or map?
Level
v5
AF 1.1
Minor
Must
Site History
AF 1.1.1 Is there a reference system for each field, orchard, greenhouse, yard, plot,
livestock building/pen, and/or other area/location used in production
established and referenced on a farm plan or map?
Major
Must
Change Level: strengthen the

importance of having properly
identified the production areas.
Change wording: Eliminate
contradiction between CP and CC
regarding the obligation to use a farm
map. Farm map is one of the best
options to allow identification of the
different points of interest on the farm,
but producers may use alterantives
like visual signs.
CC AF. 1.1.1 Compliance must include visual identification in the form of a physical sign at Minor
each field/orchard, greenhouse/yard/plot/livestock building/pen or other farm Must
area/location, or a farm plan or map that could be cross-referenced to the
identification system. No N/A.
AF 1.1.1 Compliance must shall include visual identification in the form of:
Major
Must
- A physical sign at each field/orchard, greenhouse/yard/plot/livestock

building/pen, or other farm area/location;
More complete and useful information

available on farm.
Bullet points to facilitate understanding
of requirement and clarity that both
solutions are acceptable, e.g. When
producer has a farm map, signage of
points of interest on the field is not
necessary.
or
- A farm plan or map, which also identifies the location of water sources,
storage/handling facilities, ponds, stables, etc. and that could be crossreferenced to the identification system.
No N/A.
CP AF. 1.1.2 Is a recording system established for each unit of production or other
area/location to provide a record of the livestock/aquaculture production
and/or agronomic activities undertaken at those locations?
Major
Must
AF. 1.1.2 Is a recording system established for each unit of production or other
area/location to provide a record of the livestock/aquaculture production
and/or agronomic activities undertaken at those locations?
CC AF. 1.1.2 Current records must provide a history of GLOBALG.A.P. production of all
production areas. No N/A.
AF. 1.2
Site Management
Major
Must
AF. 1.1.2 Current records must shall provide a history of GLOBALG.A.P. production of Major
all production areas. No N/A.
Must
AF 1.2
Site Management
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Must
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Major
CP AF. 1.2.1 Is there a risk assessment available at the initial inspection for all sites
registered for certification? During subsequent inspections, a risk
Must
assessment for new or existing production sites where risks have changed
(this includes rented land) is available. Does this risk assessment show that
the site in question is suitable for production, with regards to food safety, the
environment, and animal health where applicable?
AF 1.2.1 Is there a risk assessment available at the initial inspection for all sites
registered for certification? During subsequent inspections, a risk
assessment for new or existing production sites where risks have changed
(this includes rented land, structures and equipment) is available. and does
this risk assessment show that the site in question is suitable for production,
with regards to food safety, the environment, and animal health and welfare
of animals in the scope of the livestock and aquaculture certification where
applicable?
Major
Must
CC AF. 1.2.1 A risk assessment is needed at the initial inspection to determine if the site is Major
appropriate. The risk assessment must be reviewed annually and take into Must
account risks that have changed or when new sites are used. Risk
assessments must take into account site history and impact of proposed
enterprises on adjacent stock/crops/ environment (see AF Annex 1 Risk
Assessment for basic information and AF Annex 2 for specific information on
what must be covered).
AF 1.2.1 A written risk assessment is needed at the initial inspection to determine if

Major
whether the sites is are appropriate for production shall be available for all
Must
sites. The risk assessment must be reviewed annually and take into account
risks that have changed or when new sites are used. It shall be ready for the
initial inspection and maintained updated and reviewed when new sites enter
in production and when risks for existing ones have changed, or at least
annually, whichever is shorter. The risk assessment may be based on a
generic one but shall be customized to the farm situation.
Level
Risk assessments must shall take into account:

- Potential physical, chemical (including allergens) and biological hazards
- Site history (for sites that are new to agricultural production, history of five
years is advised and a minimum of one year shall be known) and
- Impact of proposed enterprises on adjacent stock/crops/ environment, (see
AF Annex 1 Risk Assessment for basic information and AF Annex 2 for
specific information on what must be covered) and the health and safety of
animals in the scope of the livestock and aquaculture certification.
(See AF Annex 1 and AF Annex 2 for guidance on risk assessments. FV
Annex 1 includes guidance regarding flooding)
Clarify that site risk assessment is
always necessary, also for certified
producers.
Extend to animal welfare for the
livestock and aquaculture certification.
Mor clarity on when site risk

assessment shall be prepared and
updated by producers.
Strengthen the risk assessment on the
farm with more complete information
for producers on what is the minimum
content.
Allergens has been included and there
is guideline in AF Annex 1 on what
producers shall consider with this
respect.
For site history, the difficulty of
accessing to the information in the
case of renting of land for rotating
crops was taken into account.
Reference to rented sites eliminated
eliminated because it is mentioned in
the control point.
Note: There is flexibility on how the
producer organizes the riks
assessment. It may be comprised of
one or several documents, be done by
the producer or by a team of experts
from different departments (e.g.
human resources, production), etc.

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CP AF.1.2.2
Level
Has a management plan been developed which establishes strategies to

minimize the risks identified in the risk assessment (AF.1.2.1)?
Minor
Must

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Level
v5
AF 1.2.2. Has a management plan been developed which that establishes strategies to Major
minimize the risks identified in the risk assessment (AF 1.2.1) been
Must
developed and implemented?
Change level: Strengthen the
importance to address the risks
identified in AF 1.2.1.
Change wording: Add "implemented"
to avoid interpretations where only the
documented plan could have been
considered enough.
CC AF.1.2.2
A management plan addresses the risks identified in AF.1.2.1 describes the Minor
strategies, which justify that the site in question is suitable for production.
Must
AF 1.2.2. A management plan addresses the risks identified in AF 1.2.1 and describes Major
the strategies, which hazard control procedures that justify that the site in
Must
question is suitable for production. This plan shall be appropriate to the farm
operations, and there shall be evidences of its implementation and
effectiveness.
NOTE: Environmental risks do not need to be part of this plan and are
covered under AF 7.1.1.
AF. 2
RECORD KEEPING AND INTERNAL SELFASSESSMENT/INTERNAL INSPECTION
AF 2
Important details of farming practices should be recorded and records kept.

CP AF. 2.1
Are all records requested during the external inspection accessible and kept Minor
for a minimum period of time of two years, unless a longer requirement is
Must
stated in specific control points?
AF 2.1
CC AF. 2.1
Producers must keep up-to-date records for a minimum of two years. At

least three months prior to the date of external inspection or from the day of
registration, new applicants must have full records that reference each area
covered by the registration with all of the agronomic activities related to
GLOBALG.A.P. documentation required of this area. For Livestock these
records must go back at least one rotation before the initial inspection. No
NA.
AF 2.1.

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Minor
Must
Clarify that the management plan

addressing the site risks detected shall
be appropriate to the farm activities, it
may farm specific or be based on a
generic one, but then it shall be
customized to the farm operations.
As control point has been changed to
major must, implementation of control
measures for environmental risks has
been excluded and referred to AF
7.1.1.
RECORD KEEPING AND INTERNAL SELFASSESSMENT/INTERNAL INSPECTION

Important details of farming practices should shall be recorded and records
kept.
Are all records requested during the external inspection accessible and kept Major
for a minimum period of time of two years, unless a longer requirement is
Must
stated in specific control points?
Producers must shall keep up-to-date records for a minimum of two years.
Major
Electronic records are valid and when they are used, producers are
Must
responsible for maintaining back-ups of the information.
For the initial inspections, producer shall keep records from at least three
months prior to the date of external inspection or from the day of registration,
whichever is longer. New applicants must shall have full records that
reference each area covered by the registration with all of the agronomic
activities related to GLOBALG.A.P. documentation required of for this area.
For Livestock, these records shall go back at least one rotation be available
for the current livestock cycle before the initial inspection. This refers to the
principle of record keeping. When an individual record is missing, the
respective control point dealing with those records is not compliant. No NA.
Reinforce the importance of

maintaining records, which is
necessary for the better auditabilty of
many requirements.
Clarification of this requirement in case
of first inspections and of the possibility
of the more and more frequent use of
electronic records.
Clarification that this point refers to the
record keeping in general and that
when an individual record is missing,
the non-compliance shall be allocated
to the corresponding control point (with
the level that control point has).

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Level
CP AF. 2.2
Does the producer or producer group take responsibility to conduct a

minimum of one internal self-assessment or producer group internal
inspection, respectively, per year against the GLOBALG.A.P. Standard?
Major
Must
AF 2.2
Does the producer or producer group take responsibility to conduct a

minimum of one internal self-assessment or producer group internal
inspection, respectively, per year against the GLOBALG.A.P. Standard?
CC AF. 2.2
There is documented evidence that in

Option 1: an internal self-assessment has been completed under the
responsibility of the producer;
Major
Must
AF 2.2
There is documented evidence that in Option 1 an internal self-assessment Major

has been completed under the responsibility of the producer (this may be
Must
carried out by a person different from the producer).
Self-assessments shall include all applicable control points, even when a
subcontracted company carries them out.
The self-assessment checklist shall contain comments of the evidence
observed for all non-applicable and non-compliant control points.
This has to be done before the CB inspection (See General Regulations Part
I, 5.).
Option 2: an internal inspection of every member of the group and an internal
QMS audit have been conducted under the responsibility of the producer
group. No N/A, except for multi-site operations with QMS and producer
groups, for which the QMS checklist covers internal inspections.
Option 2: an internal inspection of every member of the group and an

internal QMS audit have been conducted under the responsibility of the
producer group. No N/A.
CP AF. 2.3
CC AF. 2.3
AF. 3
Are effective corrective actions taken as a result of non-conformances

detected during the internal self-assessment or internal producer group
inspections?
Necessary corrective actions are documented and have been implemented.
No N/A.
WORKERS HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE

People are key to the safe and efficient operation of any farm. Farm staff
and contractors as well as producers themselves stand for the quality of the
produce and for environmental protection. Education and training will help
progress towards sustainability and build on social capital. This section is
intended to ensure safe practices in the work place and that all workers both
understand, and are competent to perform their duties; are provided with
proper equipment to allow them to work safely; and that, in the event of
accidents, can obtain proper and timely assistance.

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Must
AF 2.3
Major
Must
AF 2.3
AF 4
Are Have effective corrective actions been taken as a result of nonconformances detected during the internal self-assessment or internal
producer group inspections?
Necessary corrective actions are documented and have been implemented.
No N/A only in the case no non-conformances are detected during internal
self-assessments or internal producer group inspections.
Major
Must
As the internal inspections in producer
groups are covered by the QMS
checklist, they have been removed
from this control point.
Clarify that although it is common
practice, for individual producers it is
not obligatory that the producer is the
one conducting the self-assessment,
but he is responsible that it is carried
out.
Clarify that producer is also
responsible of compliance of
subcontracted activities with the
GLOBALG.A.P. Standard.
Major
Must
Correction
Major
Must
Clarify that when there are no nonconformities, the producer does not
need to prepare any corrective action
and therefore the control point shall be
answered as Not Applicable.
WORKERS' HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE

People are key to the safe and efficient operation of any farm prevention of
product contamination . Farm staff and contractors as well as the producers
themselves stand for the quality of the produce and for environmental
protection and for environmental protection and safety of the product .
Education and training will help support progress toward sustainability and
build on social capital safe production . This section is intended to ensure
safe good practices in the work place and that all workers both understand,
and are competent to performtheir duties; are provided with proper
equipment to allow them to work safely; and that, in the event of accidents,
can obtain proper and timely assistance. to diminish hygiene risks to the
product and that all workers both understand the requirements and are
competent to perform their duties.
Further hygiene requirements, specific to certain activities such as harvest
and product handling, are defined in the applicable Standard module.
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AF. 3.1
Health and Safety
CP AF. 3.1.1 Does the producer have a written risk assessment for hazards to worker
health and safety?
CC AF. 3.1.1 The written risk assessment can be a generic one but it must be appropriate
for conditions on the farm. The risk assessment must be reviewed and
updated when changes (e.g. new machinery, new buildings, new plant
protection products, modified cultivation practices, etc.) occur. Examples of
hazards include but are not limited to: moving machine parts, power take-off
(PTO), electricity, excessive noise, dust, vibrations, extreme temperatures,
ladders, fuel storage, slurry tanks, etc. No N/A.
CP AF. 3.1.2 Does the farm have written health and safety procedures addressing issues
identified in the risk assessment of AF.3.1.1?
CC AF. 3.1.2 The health and safety procedures must address the points identified in the
risk assessment (AF.3.1.1) and must be appropriate for the farming
operations. They could also include accident and emergency procedures,
and contingency plans, dealing with any identified risks in the working
situation, etc. The procedures must be reviewed annually and updated when
the risk assessment changes.
Level
Minor
Must
Minor
Must
Minor
Must
Minor
Must

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AF 4.1
Health and Safety
AF 4.1.1 Does the producer have a written risk assessment for hazards to workers
health and safety?
AF 4.1.1 The written risk assessment can be a generic one but it must shall be
appropriate to conditions on the farm, including the entire production process
in the scope of certification. The risk assessment must shall be reviewed and
updated annually and when changes that could impact workers health and
safety (e.g. new machinery, new buildings, new plant protection products,
modified cultivation practices, etc.) occur. Examples of hazards include but
are not limited to: moving machine parts, power take-off (PTO), electricity,
farm machinery and vehicle traffic, fires in farm buildings, applications of
organic fertilizer, excessive noise, dust, vibrations, extreme temperatures,
ladders, fuel storage, slurry tanks, etc. No N/A.
AF 4.1.2 Does the farm have written health and safety procedures addressing issues
identified in the risk assessment of AF.3.1.1 AF 4.1.1?
AF 4.1.2 The health and safety procedures must shall address the points identified in
the risk assessment (AF.3.1.1 AF 4.1.1) and must shall be appropriate for
the farming operations. They could shall also include accident and
emergency procedures and as well as contingency plans dealing that deal
with any identified risks in the working situation, etc. The procedures must
shall be reviewed annually and updated when the risk assessment changes.
Level
v5
Minor
Must
Minor
Must
Correction
Clarify that the health and safety risk
assessment shall cover the whole
production process of those products
in the scope of certification.
Introduce minimum frequency for
review (annual).
Definition is more precise. There could
be numerous changes on the farm
which are not relevant for the workers
health and safety and that therefore
would not require an updated of this
risk assessment.
Minor
Must
Minor
Must
More precise and complete criterion,

including the infrustructure, facilities
and equipment to make sure they are
considered by producers.
The farm infrastructure, facilities and equipment shall be constructed and

maintained in such a way as to minimize health and safety hazards for the
workers to the extent practical.
CP AF. 3.1.3 Have all workers received health and safety training?
CC AF. 3.1.3 Workers can demonstrate competency in responsibilities and tasks through
visual observation. There must be evidence of instructions and training
records. The producer may conduct the health and safety training if training
records, and/or training material are available (i.e. need not be an outside
individual who conducts the training). No N/A.
AF. 3.2
Hygiene

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Minor
Must
Minor
Must
AF 4.1.3 Have all workers people working on the farm received health and safety
training according to the risk assessment in AF 4.1.1?
AF 4.1.3 All workers, including subcontractors, can demonstrate competency in
responsibilities and tasks through visual observation (if possible on the day of
the inspection). There must shall be evidence of instructions in the
appropriate language and training records. The Producers may conduct the
health and safety training themselves if training records instructions, and/or
other training materials are available (i.e. it need not be an outside individual
who conducts the training). No N/A.
AF 3
HYGIENE
Minor
Must
Minor
Must
More comprehensive wording.

Although subcontractors are workers
too, they are explicitly mentioned to
ensure that the activities carried out by
them are covered.
Ensure that workers understand the
training so that they can properly follow
the instructions.
Move hygiene out of the Health and
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Level
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People are key to the prevention of product contamination. Farm staff and
contractors as well as producers themselves stand for the quality and safety
of the product. Education and training will support progress toward safe
production. This section is intended to ensure good practices to diminish
hygiene risks to the product and that all workers understand the
requirements and are competent to perform their duties.
Further hygiene requirements, specific to certain activities such as harvest
and product handling, are defined in the applicable Standard module.
CP AF. 3.2.1 Does the farm have a written risk assessment for hygiene?
CC AF. 3.2.1 The written risk assessment for hygiene issues covers the production
environment. The risks depend on the products produced and/or supplied.
The risk assessment can be a generic one but it must be appropriate for
conditions on the farm and must be reviewed annually and updated when
changes (e.g. other activities) occur. No N/A.
CP AF. 3.2.2 Does the farm have documented hygiene instructions for all workers?
Minor
Must
Minor
Must
AF 3.1
Does the farm have a written risk assessment for hygiene?
AF 3.1
The written risk assessment for hygiene issues covers the production
environment. The risks depend on the products produced and/or supplied.
The risk assessment can be a generic one, but it must shall be appropriate
for conditions on the farm and must shall be reviewed annually and updated
when changes (e.g. other activities) occur. No N/A.
Minor
Must
AF 3.2
Does the farm have a documented hygiene procedure and visibly displayed
hygiene instructions for all workers and visitors to the site whose activities
might pose a risk to food safety?
Minor
Must
Minor
Must
Minor
Must
Visitors and subcontractors included to

incorporate v4 AF 4.2. (minor must),
which has been thus deleted.
More specific wording to ensure that
this is only considered for the
personnel for whom it is relevant (e.g.
Not for accountants who do not work
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CC AF. 3.2.2 The hygiene instructions are visibly displayed: provided by way of clear signs Minor
(pictures) and/or in the predominant language(s) of the workforce. At a
Must
minimum, the instructions must include:
- The need for hand cleaning;
- The covering of skin cuts;
- Limitation on smoking, eating and drinking to designated areas;
- Notification of any relevant infections or conditions, this includes sign of
illness (e.g. vomiting; jaundice, diarrhea) whereby these workers shall be
restricted from direct contact with the product and food-contact surfaces;
- The use of suitable protective clothing. No N/A.
AF 3.2
CP AF. 3.2.3 Have all persons working on the farm received annual basic hygiene training Minor
according to the hygiene instructions in AF.3.2.2?
Must
Level
v5
The farm shall have a hygiene procedure addressing the risks identified in
Minor
the risk assessment in AF 3.1. The farm shall also have hygiene instructions Must
are visibly displayed for workers (including subcontractors) and visitors;
provided by way of clear signs (pictures) and/or in the predominant
language(s) of the workforce. At a minimum, the instructions must
include:The instructions must also be based on the results of the hygiene risk
assessment in AF 3.1 and include at a minimum:
- The need for hand cleaning to wash hands
- The covering of need to cover skin cuts
- Limitation on smoking, eating and drinking to designated areas
- Notification of any relevant infections or conditions. This includes any signs
of illness (e.g. vomiting; jaundice, diarrhea), whereby these workers shall be
restricted from direct contact with the product and food-contact surfaces
- Notification of product contamination with bodily fluids
- The use of suitable protective clothing, where the individuals activities
might pose a risk of contamination to the product. No N/A.
Incorporate v4 AF 4.2. (minor must)
AF 3.3
Have all persons working on the farm received annual basic hygiene training Minor
appropriate to their activities and according to the hygiene instructions in
Must
AF.3.2.2 AF 3.2?
CC AF. 3.2.3 Both written and verbal training are given as an introductory training course Minor
for hygiene. All new workers must receive this training and confirm their
Must
participation. All instructions from AF.3.2.2 must be covered in this training.
All workers, including the owners and managers, must annually participate in
the farms basic hygiene training.
AF 3.3
Both written and verbal training are given as An introductory training course Minor
for hygiene shall be given in both written and verbal form. All new workers
Must
must shall receive this training and confirm their participation. All instructions
from AF.3.2.2 must be covered in this training. This training shall cover all
instructions defined in AF 3.2. All workers, including the owners and
managers, must shall annually participate in the farms basic hygiene
training.
Adapt requirement to make sure that

the training in hygiene provided to
people working on the farm is
adequate to the activities they carry
out.
Clearer wording.
Major
Must
Major
Must
AF 3.4
Are the farms hygiene procedures implemented?
AF 3.4
Workers with tasks identified in the hygiene procedures must shall

demonstrate competence during the inspection and there is visual evidence
that the hygiene procedures are being implemented. No N/A.
CP AF. 3.2.4 Are the farms hygiene procedures implemented?

CC AF. 3.2.4 Workers with tasks identified in the hygiene procedures must demonstrate
competence during the inspection and there is visual evidence that the
hygiene procedures are implemented. No N/A.
AF. 3.3
Training
CP AF. 3.3.1 Is there a record kept for training activities and attendees?
Minor
Must
CC AF. 3.3.1 A record is kept for training activities including the topic covered, the trainer, Minor
the date and attendees. Evidence of the attendance is required.
Must

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More complete and specific

instructions.
With the reference to AF 3.2, we

pretend to guarantee that the content
of the training covers the minimum
defined by the standard.
Major
Must
Major
Must
AF 4.2. Training
AF 4.2.1 Is there a record kept for training activities and attendees?
Minor
Must
AF 4.2.1 A record is kept for training activities, including the topic covered, the trainer, Minor
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CP AF. 3.3.2 Do all workers handling and/or administering veterinary medicines,

chemicals, disinfectants, plant protection products, biocides and/or other
hazardous substances and all workers operating dangerous or complex
equipment as defined in the risk analysis in AF.3.1.1 have certificates of
competence, and/or details of other such qualifications?
Major
Must
AF 4.2.2 Do all workers handling and/or administering veterinary medicines,

chemicals, disinfectants, plant protection products, biocides and/or other
hazardous substances and all workers operating dangerous or complex
equipment as defined in the risk analysis in AF.3.1.1 AF 4.1.1. have
certificates evidence of competence, and/ or details of other such
qualifications?
Major
Must
Incorporate a wider possibility to prove

competence than only with certificates.
CC AF. 3.3.2 Records must identify workers who carry out such tasks, and show proof of
competence, certificates of training, and/or records of training with proof of
attendance. No N/A.
Major
Must
AF 4.2.2 Records must shall identify workers who carry out such tasks, and show
proof of can demonstrate competence (e.g. certificate certificates of training
and/or records of training with proof of attendance). This shall include
compliance with applicable legislation. No N/A.
Major
Must
Adapt wording and specify

interpretations for livestock and
aquaculture scopes.
For aquaculture, cross-reference with Aquaculture Module AB 4.1.1.

In livestock, for workers administering medicines proof of adequate
experience is also required.
AF. 3.4
Hazards and First Aid
CP AF. 3.4.1 Do accident and emergency procedures exist; are they visually displayed,
and are they communicated to all persons associated with the farm
activities?

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Minor
Must
AF 4.3
Hazards and First Aid
AF 4.3.1 Do accident and emergency procedures exist? Are they visually displayed,
Minor
and are they communicated to all persons associated with the farm activities, Must
including subcontractors and visitors?
Modification allows the incorporation of

V4 AF 4.2. (minor must), which has
been thus deleted.

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CC AF. 3.4.1 Permanent accident procedures must be clearly displayed in accessible and Minor
visible location(s). These instructions are available in the predominant
Must
language(s) of the workforce and/or pictograms. The procedures must
identify, the following
- Farm's map reference or farm address
- Contact person(s)
- An up-to-date list of relevant phone numbers (police, ambulance, hospital,
fire-brigade, access to emergency health care on site or by means of
transport, electricity and water and gas supplier).
Examples of other procedures that can be included:
- Location of the nearest means of communication (telephone, radio)
- How and where to contact the local medical services, hospital and other
emergency services. (WHERE did it happen? WHAT happened?, HOW
MANY injured people?, WHAT kind of injuries? WHO is calling?)
- Location of fire extinguisher;
- Emergency exits;
- Emergency cut-offs for electricity, gas and water supplies; and
- How to report accidents or dangerous incidents.
AF 4.3.1 Permanent accident procedures must shall be clearly displayed in accessible Minor
and visible location(s) for workers, visitors and subcontractors. These
Must
instructions are available in the predominant language(s) of the workforce
and/or pictograms.
CP AF. 3.4.2 Are potential hazards clearly identified by warning signs?
AF 4.3.2 Are potential hazards clearly identified by warning signs?
Modification allows the incorporation of

V4 AF 4.2. (minor must), which has
been thus deleted.
The procedures must shall identify, the following:

- The farm's map reference or farm address
- The contact person(s).
- An up-to-date list of relevant phone numbers (police, ambulance, hospital,
fire-brigade, access to emergency health care on site or by means of
transport, supplier of electricity and, water and gas supplier).
Examples of other procedures that can be included:
- The location of the nearest means of communication (telephone, radio).
- How and where to contact the local medical services, hospital and other
emergency services. (WHERE did it happen? WHAT happened? HOW
MANY injured people? WHAT kind of injuries? WHO is calling?).
- The location of fire extinguisher(s).
- The emergency exits;.
- Emergency cut-offs for electricity, gas and water supplies; and.
- How to report accidents or and dangerous incidents.
Minor
Must
CC AF. 3.4.2 Permanent and legible signs must indicate potential hazards (e.g. waste pits, Minor
fuel tanks, workshops, access doors of the plant protection product / fertilizer Must
/ any other chemical storage facilities as well as re-entry intervals, etc.).
Warning signs must be present and in the predominant language(s) of the
workforce and/or pictograms. No N/A.
Minor
Must
AF 4.3.2 Permanent and legible signs must shall indicate potential hazards. (e.g. This Minor
shall include, where applicable: waste pits, fuel tanks, workshops, and
Must
access doors of the storage facilities for plant protection
products/fertilizers/any other chemicals storage facilities as well as re-entry
intervals, etc.). Warning signs must shall be present and in the predominant
language(s) of the workforce and/or in pictograms. No N/A.
CP AF. 3.4.3 Is safety advice for substances hazardous to worker health

available/accessible?
CC AF. 3.4.3 When required to ensure appropriate action, information (e.g. website,
telephone number, material safety data sheets, etc.) is accessible.
AF 4.3.3 Is safety advice for substances hazardous to workers' health

available/accessible?
AF 4.3.3 When required to ensure appropriate action, information (e.g. website,
telephone number, material safety data sheets, etc.) is accessible.
Minor
Must
Minor
Must
Wording to make clear that when

certain risks exist, like the presence of
fuel tanks, they shall be signaled.
Delete "re-entry" intervals as it was not
clear for scopes other than crops and it
is covered by V5 CB 7.8.2 (V4 CB
8.8.2)
Minor
Must
Minor
Must

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CP AF. 3.4.4 Are first aid kits present at all permanent sites and in the vicinity of fieldwork? Minor
Must
Minor
CC AF. 3.4.4 Complete and maintained first aid kits (i.e. according to local
recommendations must be available and accessible at all permanent sites
Must
and available for transport (tractor, car, etc.) to the vicinity of the work.

Clause
v5
Level
v5
AF 4.3.4 Are first aid kits present available at all permanent sites and in the vicinity of
fieldwork?
AF 4.3.4 Complete and maintained first aid kits (i.e. according to local
recommendations and appropriate to the activities being carried out on the
farm) must shall be available and accessible at all permanent sites and
readily available for transport (tractor, car, etc.) to the vicinity of the work
where required by the risk assessment in AF 4.1.1.
Minor
Must
Minor
Must
First aid kit should be relevant to the

fam operation and be based on the
risk assessment, e.g. if climbing palm
trees, splints may be required for
broken limbs, if cutting cauliflower,
dressings and bandages may be
needed for cuts.
New wording introduces reference to
the workers safety risk assessment to
make sure that first aid kits are present
where needed, and does not need to
be present where not necessary.
However, risk assessments cannot
conclude there is no need for any first
aid kit on the farm at all.
CP AF. 3.4.5 Are there always an appropriate number of persons (at least one person)
trained in first aid present on each farm whenever on-farm activities are
being carried out?
CC AF. 3.4.5 There is always at least one person trained in first aid (i.e. within the last 5
years) present on the farm whenever on-farm activities are being carried out.
As a guideline: one trained person per 50 workers. On-farm activities include
all activities mentioned in the relevant modules of this standard.
AF. 3.5
Protective Clothing/Equipment
CP AF. 3.5.1 Are workers, visitors, and subcontractors equipped with suitable protective
clothing in accordance with legal requirements and/or label instructions
and/or as authorized by a competent authority?
CC AF. 3.5.1 Complete sets of protective clothing, which enable label instructions and/or
legal requirements and/or requirements as authorized by a competent
authority to be complied with are available on farm, utilized and in a good
state of repair. To comply with label requirements or operations of the farm,
this may include some of the following: rubber boots or other appropriate
footwear, waterproof clothing, protective overalls, rubber gloves, face masks,
appropriate respiratory equipment (including replacement filters), ear and
eye protection devices, life-jackets, etc. as required by label or operations on
farm.
CP AF. 3.5.2 Is protective clothing cleaned after use and stored so as to prevent
contamination of the personal clothing?

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Minor
Must
Minor
Must
Major
Must
Major
Must
Major
Must
AF 4.3.5 Are there always an appropriate number of persons (at least one person)
trained in first aid present on each farm whenever on-farm activities are
being carried out?
AF 4.3.5 There is always at least one person trained in first aid (i.e. within the last 5
years) present on the farm whenever on-farm activities are being carried out.
As a guideline: one trained person per 50 workers. On-farm activities include
all activities mentioned in the relevant modules of this Standard.
AF 4.4
Protective Clothing/Equipment
AF 4.4.1 Are workers, visitors and subcontractors equipped with suitable protective
clothing in accordance with legal requirements and/or label instructions
and/or as authorized by a competent authority?
AF 4.4.1 Complete sets of protective clothing, which enable label instructions and/or
legal requirements and/or requirements as authorized by a competent
authority to be complied with are available on the farm, utilized, and in a good
state of repair. To comply with label requirements and/or on-farm operations
of the farm, this may include some of the following: rubber boots or other
appropriate footwear, waterproof clothing, protective overalls, rubber gloves,
face masks, appropriate respiratory equipment (including replacement
filters), ear and eye protection devices, life-jackets, etc. as required by label
or on-farm operations on farm.
AF 4.4.2 Is protective clothing cleaned after use and stored so in such a way as to
prevent contamination of the personal clothing?
Minor
Must
Minor
Must
Major
Must
Major
Must
Major
Must

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CC AF. 3.5.2 Protective clothing is clean and there is a cleaning schedule adapted
according to the type of use and degree of potential contamination. Cleaning Must
the protective clothing and equipment includes separate washing from
private clothing. Wash re-usable gloves before removal. Dirty and damaged
protective clothing and equipment and expired filter cartridges must be
disposed of appropriately. Single-use items (e.g. gloves, overalls, etc.) must
to be disposed of after one use. All protective clothing and equipment
including replacements filters, etc. must be stored outside of the plant
protection products/storage facility and physically separated from any other
chemicals that might cause contamination of the clothing or equipment. No
N/A.
AF. 3.6
CP AF 3.6.1
CC AF 3.6.1
CP AF 3.6.2
Worker Welfare
Is a member of management clearly identifiable as responsible for workers
health, safety and welfare?
Documentation is available that demonstrates that a clearly identified,
named member of management has the responsibility for ensuring
compliance with and implementation of existing, current and relevant
national and local regulations on workers health safety and welfare.
Do regular two-way communication meetings take place between
management and workers? Are there records from such meetings?

Clause
v5
Level
v5
AF 4.4.2 Protective clothing is kept clean and there is a cleaning schedule adapted
according to the type of use and degree of potential contamination and in a
ventilated place. Cleaning the protective clothing and equipment includes
separate washing from private clothing. Wash re-usable gloves before
removal. Dirty and damaged protective clothing and equipment and expired
filter cartridges must shall be disposed of appropriately. Single-use items
(e.g. gloves, overalls, etc.) must to shall be disposed of after one use. All
protective clothing and equipment including replacements filters, etc. must
shall be stored outside of the plant protection products/storage facility and
physically separated from any other chemicals that might cause
contamination of the clothing or equipment. No N/A.
Major
Must
AF 4.5
Worker Welfare
AF 4.5.1 Is a member of management clearly identifiable as responsible for the
workers health, safety and welfare?
AF 4.5.1 Documentation is available that demonstrates that a clearly identified, named
clearly identifies and names the member of management has the
responsibility who is responsible for ensuring compliance with and
implementation of existing, current and relevant national and local regulations
on workers health, safety and welfare.
Recom. AF 4.5.2 Does regular two-way communication meetings take place between
management and workers on issues related to workers health, safety and
welfare? Are Is there records from such meetings evidence of actions taken
from such communication?
Major
Must
Major
Must
Major
Must
Major
Must
Minor
Must
Eliminate the need of a schedule,
which was often required in written
form, for cleaning clothes. The
important aspect is that protective
clothing is kept clean.
Clearer wording
Change of level: Strengthen the rights

of workers especially the responsible
for health & safety is part of the
management.
Open possibility for other ways of
communication apart from meetings.
Specify that requirement is for
communication about health and
safety, not all type of communications
that producer have daily with the
workers on the farm.

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CC AF 3.6.2

Clause
v5
Level
v5
Level
Records show that the concerns of the workers about health, safety and
welfare are being recorded in meetings planned and held at least once a
year between management and workers and that these discussions can
take place openly (i.e. without fear of intimidation or retribution). The auditor
is not required to make judgments about the content, accuracy or outcome
of such meetings.
Minor
Recom. AF 4.5.2 Records show that the concerns of the workers about health, safety and
welfare are being recorded in meetings planned and held at least once a
Must
year communication between management and workers about health, safety
and welfare concerns and that these discussions can take place openly (i.e.
without fear of intimidation or retribution) and at least once a year. The
auditor is not required to make judgments about the content, accuracy or
outcome of such meetings communications. There is evidence that the
concerns of the workers about health, safety and welfare are being
addressed.
CP AF 3.6.3
Do workers have access to clean food storage areas, designated rest areas, Minor
hand washing facilities, and drinking water?
Must
AF 4.5.3 Do workers have access to clean food storage areas, designated rest areas, Major
hand washing facilities, and drinking water?
Must
CC AF 3.6.3
Hand washing facilities, potable drinking water, a place to store food and a
place to eat must be provided to the workers.
Minor
Must
Major
AF 4.5.3 A place to store food and a place to eat shall be provided to the workers if
they eat on the farm. Hand washing facilities, potable equipment and drinking Must
water , a place to store food and a place to eat must shall always be provided
to the workers.
CP AF 3.6.4
Are on-site living quarters habitable and have the basic services and
facilities?
The on farm living quarters for the workers are habitable and have a sound
roof, windows and doors, and the basic services of running water, toilets,
and drains. In case of no drains, septic pits can be accepted if compliant with
local regulations.
Minor
Must
Minor
Must
AF 4.5.4 Are on-site living quarters habitable and have the basic services and
facilities?
AF 4.5.4 The on-farm living quarters for the workers are habitable and have a sound
roof, windows and doors, and the basic services of running drinking water,
toilets, and drains. In the case of no drains, septic pits can be accepted if
compliant with local regulations.
AF 4.5.5 NEW
Is transport for workers (on-farm, to and from fields/orchard) as provided by
the producer safe and compliant with national regulations when used to
transport workers on public roads?
AF 4.5.5 NEW
Vehicles or vessels shall be safe for workers and, when used to transport
workers on public roads, shall comply with national safety regulations.
CC AF 3.6.4
CP
CC
AF. 4
SUBCONTRACTORS
AF 5
Introduce a minimum annual frequency

for this communications to make sure
that they happen at least for every
certification cycle.
Introduce requirement that the workers
concerns, where they exist, are
addressed by the producer, i.e. It is not
sufficient only with listening to the
concerns, but the producer shall react
on them.
Change level: Strengthen worker
welfare. Access to drinking water is
more and more important.
New wording aims at clarifying that a
building/facility is not necessary as a
place to store food and eat. This may
take place on the farm in an area
identified by the producer away from
the product.
Major
Must
Major
Must

welfare.
More precise wording
Minor
Must
Strengthen worker welfare in this

aspect, which was not covered by the
standard and sometimes not
sufficiently organized.
Strengthen worker welfare in this
aspect which was not covered by the
standard and sometimes not
sufficiently organized.
Minor
Must
SUBCONTRACTORS
A subcontractor is the entity furnishing labor, equipment and/or materials to
perform specific farm operation(s) under contract with the producer (e.g.
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Definition of subcontractor introduced

to avoid misundertandings on what
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Level
When the producer makes use of subcontractors, is all the relevant

information available on farm?
Minor
Must

Clause
v5
AF 5.1
When the producer makes use of subcontractors, is all the relevant

information available on farm does he/she oversee their activities in order to
ensure that those activities relevant to GLOBALG.A.P. CPCCs comply with
the corresponding requirements?
Level
v5
Major
Must
Change level: strengthen the
importance for producers to control the
activities carried out by their
subcontractors.
New wording puts the focus on
producer's control of the subcontracted
activities.
Note: Apart from this control point,
producers and CB inspectors shall
evaluate if activities carried out by the
subcontractors comply with the
standard in the control points that
correspond to those activities. E.g. in
case producer subcontracts spraying
of PPP, the producer and the CB shall
check that the applicator has the
necessary spraying license under V5
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Level
Subcontractors must carry out an assessment (or the producer must do it on Minor
behalf of the subcontractors) of compliance against the GLOBALG.A.P.
Must
Control Points relevant to the services provided on farm. Evidence of
compliance with the applicable control points must be available on farm
during the external inspection and the subcontractor must accept that
GLOBALG.A.P. approved certifiers are allowed to verify the assessments
through a physical inspection where there is doubt. The producer is
responsible for observance of the control points applicable to the tasks
performed by the subcontractor by checking and signing the assessment of
the subcontractor for each task and season contracted.

Clause
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AF 5.1
Level
v5
Subcontractors must carry out an assessment (or the producer must do it on Major
behalf of the subcontractors) of compliance against the GLOBALG.A.P.
Must
Control Points relevant to the services provided on farm. Evidence of
compliance with the applicable control points must be available on farm
during the external inspection and the subcontractor must accept that
GLOBALG.A.P. approved certifiers are allowed to verify the assessments
through a physical inspection where there is doubt.
Wording prevents possible confusion
of a self assessment carried out by the
subcontractor or the producer as
sufficient evidence for compliance with
the respective control points in the
standard. i.e. The evidence that proves
the PPP applicator has the license is
the license itself, not
The producer is responsible for observance of observing the control points

applicable to the tasks performed by the subcontractors who carry out
activities covered in the GLOBALG.A.P. Standard, by checking and signing
the assessment of the subcontractor for each task and season contracted.
Where the subcontractor has been assessed by a 3rd party certification

body, which is GLOBALG.A.P. approved, the producer shall receive a report
from the subcontractor with the following info: 1) Date of assessment, 2)
Name of the Certification Body, 3) Inspector name, 4) Details of the
subcontractor, 5) report that lists the responses to the relevant Control
Points and Compliance Criteria.
In the case where product handling is subcontracted, the certification body
that inspects the producer must still inspect the relevant control points (refer
to relevant scope specifications).
Evidence of compliance with the applicable control points shall be available

on the farm during the external inspection.
i) The producer can perform the assessment and shall keep the evidence of
compliance of the control points assessed. The subcontractor shall agree
that GLOBALG.A.P. approved certifiers are allowed to verify the
assessments through a physical inspection; or
Where the subcontractor has been assessed by a 3rd party certification
body, which is GLOBALG.A.P. approved, the producer shall receive a report
from the subcontractor with the following info:
ii) A third-party certification body, which is GLOBALG.A.P. approved, can
inspect the subcontractor. The subcontractor shall receive a letter of
conformance from the certification body with the following info: 1) Date of
assessment, 2) Name of the certification body, 3) Inspector name, 4) Details
of the subcontractor, and 5) report that lists the responses to the relevant List
of the inspected Control Points and Compliance Criteria. Certificates issued
to subcontractors against standards that are not officially approved by
GLOBALG.A.P. are not valid evidence of compliance with GLOBALG.A.P.
In the case where product handling is subcontracted, the certification body
that inspects the producer must still inspect the relevant control points (refer
to relevant scope specifications).
CP AF. 4.2
Are all subcontractors and visitors made aware of the relevant procedures
on personal safety and hygiene?
Minor
Must
DELETED (included in v5 AF 3.2 - Minor Must and v5 AF 4.1.3 - Minor Must)
More rational structure and reduction

of number of control points.
CC AF. 4.2
There is evidence that the relevant procedures on personal health, safety

Minor
and hygiene are officially communicated to visitors and subcontractors (e.g. Must
relevant instructions are in a visible place where all visitors or subcontractors
can read them).
DELETED (included in v5 AF 3.2 - Minor Must and v5 AF 4.1.3 - Minor Must)
More rational structure and reduction

of number of control points.
AF. 5
WASTE AND POLLUTION MANAGEMENT, RECYCLING AND REUSE

Waste minimization should include: review of current practices, avoidance of
waste, reduction of waste, re-use of waste, and recycling of waste.

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AF 6
WASTE AND POLLUTION MANAGEMENT, RECYCLING AND REUSE

Waste minimization should shall include review of current practices,
avoidance of waste, reduction of waste, re-use of waste, and recycling of
waste.

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AF. 5.1
Identification of Waste and Pollutants
CP AF. 5.1.1 Have possible waste products and sources of pollution been identified in all
areas of the business?
CC AF. 5.1.1 Possible waste products (e.g. paper, cardboard, plastic, oil, etc.) and
sources of pollution (e.g. fertilizer excess, exhaust smoke, oil, fuel, noise,
effluent, chemicals, sheep-dip, feed waste, algae produced during net
cleaning, etc.) produced by the farm processes have been listed.
Level
Minor
Must
Minor
Must

Clause
v5
AF 6.1
Identification of Waste and Pollutants
AF 6.1.1 Have possible waste products and sources of pollution been identified in all
areas of the business farm?
AF 6.1.1 Possible waste products (e.g. paper, cardboard, plastic, oil, etc.) and sources
of pollution (e.g. fertilizer excess, exhaust smoke, oil, fuel, noise, effluent,
chemicals, sheep-dip, feed waste, algae produced during net cleaning, etc.)
produced by the farm processes have been listed.
Level
v5
Minor
Must
Minor
Must
Clearer wording
Clearer wording and link with the
disposal of plant protection products
spray surplus.
For crops, producers shall also take into consideration surplus application
mix and tank washings.
AF. 5.2
Waste and Pollution Action Plan
AF 6.2
Waste and Pollution Action Plan
CP AF. 5.2.1 Is there a documented farm waste management plan to avoid and/or reduce Recom. AF 6.2.1 Is there a documented farm waste management plan to avoid and/or reduce Minor
wastage and pollution and does the waste management plan include
minimize wastage and pollution to the extent possible, and does the waste
Must
adequate provisions for waste disposal?
management plan include adequate provisions for waste disposal?
Change level: Strengthen

environmental requirements
CC AF. 5.2.1 A comprehensive, current, documented plan that covers wastage reduction, Recom. AF 6.2.1
pollution and waste recycling is available. Air, soil, water, noise and light
contamination must be considered along with all products and sources
identified in the plan.
Wording adapts requirement to

common farm situations, eliminating
noise and light as sources of
contamination.
CP AF. 5.2.2 Has all litter/waste been cleared up?
Major
Must
CC AF. 5.2.2 Visual assessment that there is no evidence of waste/litter in the immediate Major
vicinity of the production or storage buildings. Incidental and insignificant litter Must
and waste on the designated areas are acceptable as well as the waste from
the current days work. All other litter and waste has been cleared up,
including fuel spills.
CP
A comprehensive, current, and documented plan that covers wastage

Minor
reduction, pollution and waste recycling is available. Air, soil, and water,
Must
noise and light contamination must shall be considered where relevant along
with all products and sources identified in the plan. For aquaculture, crossreference with Aquaculture Module AB 9.1.1.
AF 6.2.2 Has all litter/waste been cleared up?

Is the site kept in a tidy and orderly condition?
AF 6.2.2 Visual assessment shall show that there is no evidence of waste/litter in the
immediate vicinity of the production site(s) or storage buildings. Incidental
and insignificant litter and waste on the designated areas are acceptable as
well as the waste from the current days work. All other litter and waste has
been shall be cleared up, including fuel spills.
AF 6.2.3 NEW
Are holding areas for diesel and other fuel oil tanks environmentally safe?
Major
Must
Clearer wording
Major
Must
Minor
Must
Cover this situation which is common

in many farms and may have serious
enviromental impact but was missing
in the standard for livestock,
aquaculture and crops.
Requriement was already in the Plant
Propagation Material standard which
has been integrated in the IFA
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Level
v5
Minor
AF 6.2.3 NEW
All fuel storage tanks shall conform to the local requirements. When there are Must
no local requirements to contain spillage, the minimum is bunded areas,
which shall be impervious and be able to contain at least 110% of the largest
tank stored within it, unless it is in an environmentally sensitive area where
the capacity shall then be 165% of the content of the largest tank. There shall
be no-smoking signs displayed and appropriate fire emergency provisions
made nearby.
CC
See above
CP AF. 5.2.3 Provided there is no risk of disease carry-over, are organic wastes
composted on the farm and utilized for soil conditioning?
Recom. AF 6.2.4 Provided there is no risk of pest, disease and weed carry-over, are organic
wastes composted on the farm and utilized for soil conditioning recycled?
Recom.
Clearer and more comprehensive

wording to cover actual risks.
CC AF. 5.2.3 Organic waste material is composted and used for soil conditioning.
Composting method ensures that there is no risk of disease carry-over.
Recom. AF 6.2.4 Organic waste material is composted and used for soil conditioning. The
Recom.
composting method ensures that there is no risk of pest, disease or weed
carry-over. For aquaculture, cross-reference with Aquaculture Module AB
10.2.2.
AF 6.2.5 NEW
Recom.
Is the water used for washing and cleaning purposes disposed of in a
manner that ensures the minimum health and safety risks and environmental
impact?
Clearer and more comprehensive

wording to actual risks.
CP
AF 6.2.5 NEW
Waste water resulting from washing of contaminated machinery, e.g. spray
equipment, personal protective equipment, hydro-coolers, or buildings with
animals, should be collected and disposed of in a way that ensures the
minimum impact on the environment and the health and safety of farm staff,
visitors and nearby communities as well as legal compliance. For tank
washings see CB 7.5.1.
CC
AF. 6
ENVIRONMENT AND CONSERVATION
AF 7
Farming and environment are inseparably linked. Managing wildlife and

landscape is of great importance; enhancement of species as well as
structural diversity of land and landscape features will benefit from the
abundance and diversity of flora and fauna.

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More adequate title for the content of

the chapter.
Clearer wording
ENVIRONMENT AND CONSERVATION

Farming and the environment are inseparably linked. Managing wildlife and
landscape is of great importance. ; enhancement of species as well as
structural diversity of land and landscape features will benefit from The
abundance and diversity of flora and fauna benefits the enhancement of
species and the structural diversity of land and landscape features .
AF 7.1
AF. 6.1
Impact of Farming on the Environment and Biodiversity (crossreference with AB.10 Aquaculture Module)
CP AF. 6.1.1 Does each producer have a management of wildlife and conservation plan
for the enterprise that acknowledges the impact of farming activities on the
environment?
Recom.
Proposed by the Stakeholder

Committee for Responsible Water
Management, this control points
strengthens the environmental aspect
in the standard.
See above
Minor
Must
Impact of Farming on the Environment and Biodiversity (Crossreference with AB.10 AB.9 Aquaculture Module)
AF 7.1.1 Does each producer have a management of wildlife management and
conservation plan for the enterprise farm business that acknowledges the
impact of farming activities on the environment?
Minor
Must
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CC AF. 6.1.1 There must be a written action plan that aims to enhance habitats and
maintain biodiversity on the farm. This can be either an individual plan or a
Must
regional activity, if the farm is participating in or covered by such. The action
will include knowledge of integrated pest management practices, nutrient
use of crops, conservation sites, water supplies, the impact on other users,
etc.
CP AF. 6.1.2 Has the producer considered how to enhance the environment for the
benefit of the local community and flora and fauna and is this policy
compatible with sustainable commercial agricultural production and does it
strive to minimize environmental impact of the agricultural activity?

Clause
v5
AF 7.1.1 There must shall be a written action plan that aims to enhance habitats and Minor
maintain biodiversity on the farm. This can be either an individual plan or a
Must
regional activity, if that the farm is participating in or is covered by such. It
shall pay special attention to areas of environmental interest being protected
and make reference to legal requirements where applicable. The action will
plan shall include knowledge of integrated pest management practices,
nutrient use of crops, conservation sites, water supplies, the impact on other
users, etc.
Recom. AF 7.1.2 Has the producer considered how to enhance the environment for the benefit Recom.
of the local community and flora and fauna? and Is this policy compatible with
sustainable commercial agricultural production and does it strive to minimize
environmental impact of the agricultural activity?
CC AF. 6.1.2 There should be tangible actions and initiatives that can be demonstrated 1) Recom. AF 7.1.2
by the producer either on the production site or 2) by participation in a group
that is active in environmental support schemes looking at habitat quality and
habitat elements. There is a commitment within the conservation plan to
undertake a base line audit of the current levels, location, condition etc. of
the fauna and flora on farm so as to enable actions to be planned. Within the
conservation plan there is a clear list of priorities and actions to enhance
habitats for fauna and flora where viable and increase bio-diversity on the
farm.
AF. 6.2
Unproductive Sites
AF 7.2
Recom. AF 7.2.1
CP AF. 6.2.1 Has consideration been given to the conversion of unproductive sites (e.g.
low lying wet areas, woodlands, headland strip or areas of impoverished soil,
etc.) to conservation areas for the encouragement of natural flora and
fauna?
Recom. AF 7.2.1
CC AF. 6.2.1 There should be a plan to convert unproductive sites and identified areas
that give priority to ecology into conservation areas where viable.
AF. 6.3
Energy Efficiency
CP AF. 6.3.1 Can the producer show monitoring of on farm energy use?
Level
v5
AF 7.3
Clearer wording.
Bring transparency to the fact that
protected environments shall be
specially taken into consideration in the
conservation action plan.
Clearer phrasing
There should be tangible actions and initiatives that can be demonstrated 1) Recom.
by the producer either on the production site or at the local scale or at the
regional scale 2) by participation in a group that is active in environmental
support schemes looking at concerned with habitat quality and habitat
elements. There is a commitment within the conservation plan to undertake a
baseline audit of the current levels, location, condition etc. of the fauna and
flora on the farm, so as to enable actions to be planned. Within the
conservation plan, there is a clear list of priorities and actions to enhance
habitats for fauna and flora where viable and to increase bio-diversity on the
farm.
New wording clarifies that activities

planned at local or regional scale are
also valid.
Ecological Upgrading of Unproductive Sites
Clearer wording as to what is the

actual content of the chapter
Clearer wording
Has consideration been given to the conversion of unproductive sites (e.g.

low-lying wet areas, woodlands, headland strips or areas of impoverished
soil, etc.) to conservation ecological focus areas for the encouragement of
natural flora and fauna?
There should be a plan to convert unproductive sites and identified areas
that give priority to ecology into conservation areas where viable.
Recom.
Recom.
Energy Efficiency
Farming equipment shall be selected and maintained for optimum energy
efficiency. The use of renewable energy sources should be encouraged.
Minor
Must
Minor
CC AF. 6.3.1 Energy use records exist. The producer is aware of where and how energy is Recom. AF 7.3.1 Energy use records exist (e.g. invoices where energy consumption is
consumed on the farm and through farming practices. Farming equipment
detailed). The producer/producer group is aware of where and how energy is Must
consumed on the farm and through farming practices. Farming equipment
shall be selected and maintained for optimum consumption of energy. The
shall be selected and maintained for optimum energy consumption of energy.
use of non-renewable energy sources should be kept to a minimum.
The use of non-renewable energy sources should be kept to a minimum.

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Recom. AF 7.3.1 Can the producer show monitoring of on-farm energy use?
Explain purpose of chapter
Change of level: Strengthen

environmental controls
New wording gives an example as to
what would be an acceptable evidence
as guidance for producers.

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Level
CP
CC
CP
CC
CP

Clause
v5
Level
v5
AF 7.3.2 NEW
Based on the result of the monitoring, is there a plan to improve energy
efficiency on the farm?
AF 7.3.2 NEW
A written plan identifying opportunities to improve energy efficiency is
available.
AF 7.3.3 NEW
Does the plan to improve energy efficiency consider minimizing the use of
non-renewable energy?
AF 7.3.3 NEW
Producers consider reducing the use of non-renewable energies to a
minimum possible and use renewable ones.
AF 7.4
Water Collection/Recycling
AF 7.4.1 NEW
Where feasible, have measures been implemented to collect water and,
where appropriate, to recycle taking into consideration all food safety
aspects?
Recom.
Strengthen environmental aspect of

the standard
Recom.

the standard
Recom.

the standard
Recom.

the standard
Recom.
Recom.
Proposed by the Stakeholder

Committee for Responsible Water
Management, this requirements
strengthens the environmental aspect
of the standard
See above
Major
Must
Clearer wording to avoid

misinterpretations.
Major
Must
Clearer wording to avoid

misinterpretations.
AF 7.4.1 NEW
Water collection is recommended where it is commercially and practically
feasible, e.g. from building roofs, glasshouses etc. Collection from
watercourses within the farm perimeters may need legal permits from the
authorities.
CC
AF 7
COMPLAINTS
AF 8
Management of complaints will lead to an overall better production system.

CP AF. 7.1
CC AF. 7.1
AF. 8
Is there a complaint procedure available relating to issues covered by the

GLOBALG.A.P. Standard and does this procedure ensure that complaints
are adequately recorded, studied, and followed up including a record of
actions taken?
A documented complaint procedure is available to facilitate that all received
complaints relating to issues covered by GLOBALG.A.P. are recorded and
followed up. Actions taken with respect to such complaints are documented.
No N/A.
RECALL/WITHDRAWAL PROCEDURE

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COMPLAINTS
Management of complaints will lead to an overall better production system.
Major
Must
AF 8.1
Major
Must
AF 8.1
AF 9
Is there a complaint procedure available relating to both internal and external

issues covered by the GLOBALG.A.P. Standard and does this procedure
ensure that complaints are adequately recorded, studied, and followed up,
including a record of actions taken?
A documented complaint procedure is available to facilitate that all the
recording and follow-up of all received complaints relating to issues covered
by GLOBALG.A.P. are recorded and followed up. Actions taken with respect
to such complaints are documented. actions taken with respect to such
complaints. In the case of producer groups, the members do not need the
complete complaint procedure, but only the parts that are relevant to them.
The complaint procedure shall include the notification of GLOBALG.A.P.
Secretariat via the certification body in the case that the producer is informed
by a competent or local authority that he/she is under investigation and/or
has received a sanction in the scope of the certificate. No N/A.
Specification of how the complaint

producer may be organized in
producer groups.
Introduction of the obligation to notify
to GLOBALG.A.P., via de certification
body, those cases where competent
authorities are investigating or have
sanctioned the producer.
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CC AF. 8.1

Clause
v5
Level
Does the producer have documented procedures how to manage/initiate

withdrawal/recall of certified products from the marketplace and are they
tested annually?
The producer must have access to documented procedures which identify
the type of event that may result in a withdrawal/recall, persons responsible
for making decisions on the possible withdrawal/recall of product, the
mechanism for notifying customers and the GLOBALG.A.P. Certification
Body (if a sanction was not issued by the CB and the producer or producer
group withdrew/recalled the products out of free will) and methods of
reconciling stock. The procedures must be tested annually to ensure that
they are effective. This can be a mock test. This test has to be recorded.
Major
Must
AF 9.1
Major
Must
AF 9.1
Does the producer have documented procedures on how to manage/initiate

the withdrawal/recall of certified products from the marketplace and are they
these procedures tested annually?
The producer must shall have access to a documented procedures which
identify procedure that identifies the type of event that may result in a
withdrawal/recall, the persons responsible for making decisions on the
possible product withdrawal/recall of product, the mechanism for notifying
customers the next step in the supply chain and the GLOBALG.A.P.
approved certification body (if a sanction was not issued by the CB and the
producer or producer group withdrew/recalled the products out of free will) ,
and the methods of reconciling stock.
Level
v5
Major
Must
Clearer wording
Major
Must
Make criterion clerarer on what is

expected from producers.
"Customers" was sometimes mistaken
by "consumers". Notification shall be
done to the "next step" in the chain, i.e.
the first buyer of the product.
Give an example of how a mock recall
may be done, as a help for better
understanding of what is actually
required by this control point.
The procedures must shall be tested annually to ensure that they are
effective. This can be a mock test. This test has to shall be recorded (e.g. by
picking a recently sold batch, identifying the quantity and whereabouts of the
product, and verifying whether the next step involved with this batch and the
CB can be contacted. Actual communications of the mock recall to the clients
are not necessary. A list of phone numbers and emails is sufficient). No N/A.
AF. 9
CP AF. 9.1
CC AF. 9.1
AF. 10
CP AF. 10.1
FOOD DEFENSE (not applicable for Flowers and Ornamentals)
AF 10
FOOD DEFENSE (not applicable for Flowers and Ornamentals)
Is there a risk assessment for food defense and are procedures in place to Major
address identified food defense risks?
Must
Potential threats to food security in all phases of the operation shall be
Major
identified and assessed. Food security risk identification shall assure that all Must
input is from safe and secured sources. Information of all employees and
subcontractors must be available. Procedures for corrective action shall be
in place in case of intentional threat.
AF 10.1
Is there a risk assessment for food defense and are procedures in place to
address identified food defense risks?
Potential intentional threats to food security safety in all phases of the
operation shall be identified and assessed. Food security defense risk
identification shall assure that all input is from safe and secured sources.
Information of all employees and subcontractors must shall be available.
Procedures for corrective action shall be in place in case of intentional threat.
GLOBALG.A.P. STATUS
Do all transaction documentation include reference to the GLOBALG.A.P.
status (certified/ not certified)?

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Major
Must
AF 10.1
Specify that actual submission of the

mock recall to the next step is not
necessary.
Major
Must
Major
Must
AF 11
GLOBALG.A.P. STATUS
AF 11.1
Does all transaction documentation include reference to the GLOBALG.A.P. Major

status (certified/ not certified) and the GGN?
Must
Clearer wording.
Introduce the obligation to use the

GGN on transaction documents as a
mean to improve transparency,
traceability and auditability.

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Level
Transaction documentation (e.g. sales invoices) and, where appropriate,

Major
other documentation include the GLOBALG.A.P. status of the product.
Must
Positive identification is enough on transaction documentation (e.g.:
GLOBALG.A.P. certified <product name>). Non-certified products do not
need to be identified as non-certified.
Indication of the certified status is obligatory regardless if the certified product
was sold as certified or not.
N/A only when there is a written agreement available between the producer
and the client not to identify the GLOBALG.A.P. status of the product on the
transaction documents.

Clause
v5
Level
v5
AF 11.1
Major
Must
Strengthen treaceability, transparency

and auditability.
Transaction documentation (e.g. sales invoices) and, where appropriate,

other documentation include the GLOBALG.A.P. Status of the product.
Sales invoices and, where appropriate, other documentation related to sales
of certified material/products shall include the GGN of the certificate holder
AND a reference to the GLOBALG.A.P. certified status. This is not obligatory
in internal documentation.
Add clarification for some specific

scenarios.
Where producers own a GLN, this shall replace the GGN issued by
GLOBALG.A.P. during the registration process.
Positive identification of the certified status is enough on transaction
documentation (e.g.: GLOBALG.A.P. certified <product name>). Noncertified products do not need to be identified as non-certified'.
Indication of the certified status is obligatory regardless if of whether the
certified product was sold as certified or not. This cannot be checked during
the initial (first ever) inspection, because the producer is not certified yet and
the producer cannot reference to the GLOBALG.A.P. certified status before
the first positive certification decision.
and the client not to identify the GLOBALG.A.P. status of the product and/or
the GGN on the transaction documents.
CP AF. 10.2
Do all producers have agreements in place to prevent misuse of their GGN

by their direct customers?

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Minor
Must
DELETED
Requirement has been deleted as its

objective can be now achieved via a
much more adequate tool: the
GLOBALG.A.P. Chain of Custody
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AF. 11
Level

Clause
v5
Producers shall have an agreement in place with their direct customers

Minor
(packers, exporters, importers, etc.) that their GGN, GLN or sub-GLN will not Must
be misused and that the customer will follow best practices in traceability and
labeling, (e.g. not label other producers products with the producers GGN,
GLN or sub-GLN nor mix the producers certified product with other noncertified product, which are then labeled with the producers GGN, GLN or
sub-GLN).
The agreement of not misusing the producer's GGN, GLN or sub-GLN, can
be:
an additional clause to any existing contract or agreement between the
producer and their direct customers,
a letter issued by the customer where she/he declares that no misuse of
GGN, GLN or sub-GLN will be done,
other solutions are also possible, like including such declaration (not
misusing the producer's GGN, GLN or sub-GLN) on a purchase order where
GLOBALG.A.P. certified product is demanded.
and the client not to use the GGN, GLN or sub-GLN on the ready to be sold
product.
LOGO USE
Level
v5
See above
DELETED
AF 12
LOGO USE
CP AF. 11.1
Is the GLOBALG.A.P. (EUREPGAP) word, trademark or logo and the GGN

(GLOBALG.A.P. Number) used according to the GLOBALG.A.P. General
Regulations and according to the Sublicense and Certification Agreement?
Major
Must
AF 12.1
CC AF. 11.1
The producer/producer group shall use the GLOBALG.A.P. (EUREPGAP)

word, trademark or logo and the GGN (GLOBALG.A.P. Number), GLN or
sub-GLN according to the General Regulations Annex 1 and according to
the Sublicense and Certification Agreement. The GLOBALG.A.P.
(EUREPGAP) word, trademark or logo shall never appear on the final
product, on the consumer packaging, or at the point of sale, but the
certificate holder in business-to-business communications can use any
and/or all.
Major
Must
AF 12.1
Is the GLOBALG.A.P. (EUREPGAP) word, trademark, GLOBALG.A.P. QR

code or logo and the GGN (GLOBALG.A.P. Number) used according to the
GLOBALG.A.P. General Regulations and according to the Sublicense and
Certification Agreement?
The producer/producer group shall use the GLOBALG.A.P. (EUREPGAP)
word, trademark, GLOBALG.A.P. QR code or logo and the GGN
(GLOBALG.A.P. Number), GLN or sub-GLN according to the General
Regulations Annex 1 and according to the Sublicense and Certification
Agreement. The GLOBALG.A.P. (EUREPGAP) word, trademark or logo shall
never appear on the final product, on the consumer packaging, or at the
point of sale, but . However, the certificate holder can use any and/or all in
business-to-business communications can use any and/or all.
Major
Must
Introduce the GLOBALG.A.P. QR

codes in the rules.
Major
Must
Allow use of GG logo when it will not

reach final consumer (i.e. CFM, PPM,
Aqua ova).
Clearer wording on conditions to use
the GLOBALG.A.P. Trademark, logo
and word in certain scenarios.
GLOBALG.A.P. word, trademark or logo cannot be in use during the initial

(first ever) inspection because the producer is not certified yet and the
producer cannot reference to the GLOBALG.A.P. certified status before the
first positive certification decision.
N/A for CFM, PPM, GLOBALG.A.P. Aquaculture ova or seedlings and
Livestock, when the certified products are input products, not intended for
sale to final consumers and will definitely not appear at the point of sale to
final consumers.

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AF. 12
Level
TRACEABILITY AND SEGREGATION obligatory when producer

is registered for Parallel Production/Parallel Ownership.
Refer to GLOBALG.A.P. General Regulations Part I - Annex I.3
GLOBALG.A.P. Guideline on Parallel Production and Parallel
Ownership.

Clause
Level
v5
v5
AF 13 TRACEABILITY AND SEGREGATION obligatory when producer
is registered for Parallel Production/Parallel Ownership. Refer
to GLOBALG.A.P. General Regulations Part I - Annex I.3
GLOBALG.A.P. Guideline on Parallel Production and Parallel
Ownership.
Chapter becomes applicable to all
GLOBALG.A.P. Producers with parallel
production/ownership and to those
who buy products for which they have
certified own production.
Chapter 13 is applicable to all producers who need to register for parallel

production/ownership and to those who buy from other producers (certified
or not), the same products they also certify. It is not applicable to producers
who certify 100% of the product in their GLOBALG.A.P. Scope and do not
buy of those products from other producers (certified or not).
AF. 12.1
Parallel production and/or ownership (only applicable where certified and

non-certified products are produced and/or owned by one legal entity.
CP AF. 12.1.1 Is there an effective system in place to identify and segregate all
GLOBALG.A.P. certified and non-certified products?
CC AF. 12.1.1 A system must be in place to avoid mixing of certified and non-certified
products. This can be done via physical identification or product handling
procedures, including the relevant records. No N/A.
CP AF. 12.1.2 Is there a system to ensure that all final products originating from a certified
production process are correctly identified?

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This chapter is not only applicable to

these scenarios anymore.
DELETED
Major
Must
Major
Must
Major
Must
AF 13.1
AF 13.1
AF 13.2
Is there an effective system in place to identify and segregate all

GLOBALG.A.P. certified and non-certified products?
A system must shall be in place to avoid mixing of certified and non-certified
products. This can be done via physical identification or product handling
procedures, including the relevant records. No N/A.
In the case of producers registered for parallel production/ownership (where
certified and non-certified products are produced and/or owned by one legal
entity), is there a system to ensure that all final products originating from a
certified production process are correctly identified?
Major
Must
Major
Must
Major
Must
Adapt wording to make clear that

obligation to use the GGN on the final
product when it comes from certified
origin is only applicable to situations of
parallel production/ownership.

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Level
v5
Major
CC AF. 12.1.2 All final, ready to be sold products (either from farm level or after product
handling) shall be identified with a GGN or a GLN or a sub-GLN where the
Must
product originates from a certified process.
Where no GLN or sub-GLN is used: the GGN shall be used to identify the
certified product. It can be the GGN of the (option 2) group, the GGN of the
group member, both GGNs or the GGN of the individual (option 1) producer.
The GGN must not be used to label non-certified product.
Where GLN is used, it shall be used to identify only the certified product.
In case the producers want to identify the non-certified product(s) as well,
sub-GLNs shall be used; at least one for the certified and another for the noncertified products.
A system shall be in place to ensure that all final products originating from
different certified production processes (own production or purchased) are
correctly identified and traceable.
product.
AF 13.2
All final, ready to be sold products In the case the producer is registered for Major
parallel production/ownership (where certified and non-certified products are Must
produced and/or owned by one legal entity), all product packed in final
consumer packaging (either from farm level or after product handling) shall
be identified with a GGN or a GLN or a sub-GLN where the product
originates from a certified process.
Where no GLN or sub-GLN is used: the GGN shall be used to identify the
certified product. It can be the GGN of the (Option 2) group, the GGN of the
group member, both GGNs, or the GGN of the individual (Option 1)
producer. The GGN must shall not be used to label non-certified products.
Where GLN is used, it shall be used to identify only the certified product.
In case the producers want to identify the non-certified product(s) as well,
sub-GLNs shall be used; at least one for the certified and another for the noncertified products.
A system shall be in place to ensure that all final products originating from
different certified production processes (own production or purchased) are
correctly identified and traceable.
N/A only when the producer only owns GLOBALG.A.P. products (no PP/PO),
or when there is a written agreement available between the producer and the
client not to use the GGN, GLN or sub-GLN on the ready to be sold product.
This can also be the client's own label specifications where the GGN is not
included.
CP AF. 12.1.3 Is there a final check to ensure correct product dispatch of certified and noncertified products?
CC AF. 12.1.3 The check shall be documented to show that the certified and non-certified
products are dispatched correctly. No N/A.
CP AF. 12.1.4 Do all transaction documents include the GGN, GLN or the sub-GLN of the
certificate holder and reference to the GLOBALG.A.P. certified status?
Major
Must
Major
Must
Major
Must
AF 13.3
Is there a final check to ensure the correct product dispatch of certified and
non-certified products?
The check shall be documented to show that the certified and non-certified
products are dispatched correctly. No N/A.
DELETED (included in v5 AF 11.1 - Major Must)
CC AF. 12.1.4 Transaction documentation (sales invoices, other sales related, dispatch
documentation, etc.) related to sales of certified product shall include the
GGN, GLN or the sub-GLN of the certificate holder and shall contain a
reference to the GLOBALG.A.P. certified status.
Positive identification is enough on transaction documentation (e.g.:
GGN_GLOBALG.A.P. certified <product name>). For the correct use of
GGN, GLN or sub-GLN refer to AF12.1.2.
product.
Major
Must
CP AF.12.1.5 Are appropriate identification procedures in place and records for identifying Major
products purchased from different sources?
Must

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AF 13.3
Are appropriate identification procedures in place and records for identifying

products purchased from different sources available for all registered
products?
Eliminate reference to Sub-GLNs

because it is possible to use the GGN
on the product.
Major
Must
Major
Must
This is required now to all
GLOBALG.A.P. producers under V5
AF 11.1
See above
DELETED (included in v5 AF 11.1 - Major Must)
AF 13.4
Major
Must
Clearer wording. Avoids

misinterpretations for having this only
for one product in the scope.

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CC AF.12.1.5 Procedures shall be established documented and maintained, appropriately Major

to the scale of the operation, for identifying certified and non-certified
Must
products from different sources (i.e. other producers or traders)
Records shall include:
- Product description
- GLOBALG.A.P. certified status.
- Quantities of product(s) purchased
- Supplier details
- Copy of the GLOBALG.A.P. Certificates where applicable
Traceability data/codes related to the purchased products,
- Purchase orders/invoices received by the organization being assessed
- List of approved suppliers. No N/A if purchasing of products.

Clause
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AF 13.4
Level
v5
Procedures shall be established, documented and maintained, appropriately Major

to the scale of the operation, for identifying certified and, when applicable,
Must
non-certified products quantities purchased from different sources (i.e. other
producers or traders) for all registered products.
The 'No N/A' was wrong.
Records shall include:

- Product description
- GLOBALG.A.P. certified status
- Quantities of product(s) purchased
- Supplier details
- Copy of the GLOBALG.A.P. Certificates where applicable
- Traceability data/codes related to the purchased products
- Purchase orders/invoices received by the organization being assessed
- List of approved suppliers. No N/A if purchasing of products
AF 14
Create a separate chapter for mass

balance requirements which are now
applicable to all GLOBALG.A.P.
Producers.
MASS BALANCE
Chapter is not new, but composed of

requirements from V4 AF 14 Traceability and Segregation
CP AF. 12.1.6 Are all sales details of certified and non-certified products recorded?
Major
Must
AF 14.1
Chapter 14 is applicable to all GLOBALG.A.P. producers. In the case of

producer group members, this information may sometimes be covered
under the QMS of the group.
Are all sales details of certified and non-certified products recorded?
Major
Must

Major
Must

Major
Must

Are sales records available for all quantities sold and all registered products?
CC AF. 12.1.6 Sales details of certified and non-certified products shall be recorded, with
particular attention to quantities sold and descriptions provided. The
documents must demonstrate the consistent balance between certified and
non-certified input and the output. No N/A.
Major
Must
AF 14.1
CP AF.12.1.7 Are all details of certified and non-certified product quantities recorded and
summarized?
Major
Must
AF 14.2
Sales details of certified and, when applicable, non-certified products

quantities shall be recorded for all registered products, with particular
attention to quantities sold and descriptions provided. The documents must
shall demonstrate the consistent balance between the certified and noncertified input and the output. No N/A.
Are all details of certified and non-certified product quantities recorded and
summarized?
Are quantities (produced, stored and/or purchased) recorded and
summarized for all products?

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CC AF.12.1.7 Quantities (including information on volumes or weight) of certified, noncertified, incoming, outgoing and stored product must be recorded and a
summary maintained so as to facilitate the mass balance verification
process.
The frequency of the mass balance verification shall be defined and be
appropriate to the scale of the operation, but It shall be done at least
annually per product. Documents to demonstrate mass balance shall be
clearly identified.
No N/A.
Level
Major
Must

Clause
v5
AF 14.2
Level
v5
Quantities (including information on volumes or weight) of certified, and when Major

applicable non-certified, incoming (including purchased products), outgoing Must
and stored products must shall be recorded and a summary maintained for
all registered products, so as to facilitate the mass balance verification
process.
The frequency of the mass balance verification shall be defined and be

appropriate to the scale of the operation, but It shall be done at least annually
per product. Documents to demonstrate mass balance shall be clearly
identified. This control point applies to all GLOBALG.A.P. producers.
No N/A.
CP AF.12.1.8 Are conversion ratios and/or loss (input-output calculations of a given

production process) during handling calculated and controlled?
Major
Must
AF 14.3
Are conversion ratios and/or loss (input-output calculations of a given

production process) during handling calculated and controlled?
Major
Must
CC AF.12.1.8 Conversion ratios shall be calculated and available for each relevant
handling process.
All generated product waste quantities shall be recorded. No N/A.
Major
Must
AF 14.3
Conversion ratios shall be calculated and available for each relevant

handling process. All generated product waste quantities shall be estimated
and/or recorded. No N/A.
Major
Must
AF 15
Introduce as a control point the

obligation to sign the Food Safety
Policy Declaration which is mandatory
since V4, but was not a question in the
checklist.
FOOD SAFETY POLICY DECLARATION
CP

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AF 15.1
The Food Safety Policy Declaration reflects in an unambiguous manner the

commitment of the producer to ensure that food safety is implemented and
maintained throughout the production processes.
NEW
Has the producer completed and signed the Food Safety Policy Declaration
included in the IFA checklist?
Major
Must
Create a control point from the Food

Safety Policy Declaration that
producers are already signing in V4 as
part of the checklist.

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Level
v5
AF 15.1
Major
Must
NEW
Completion and signature of the Food Safety Policy Declaration is a
commitment to be renewed annually for each new certification cycle.
For an Option 1 producer, without implemented QMS, the self-assessment

checklist will only be complete when the Food Safety Policy Declaration is
completed and signed.
In the case of producer groups (Option 2) and Option 1 multisite producers
with implemented QMS, it is possible that the central management assumes
this commitment for the organization and for all its members by completing
and signing one declaration at QMS level. In that case, the members of the
producer groups and the individual production sites are not required to
complete and sign the declaration individually. No N/A.
See above
AF 16
FOOD FRAUD MITIGATION
CP
CC
CP
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Food fraud may occur on primary production when suppliers provide input
products/materials that do not match the specifications (e.g. counterfeit PPP
or propagation material, non-food grade packaging material). This may
cause public health crises, and therefore producers should take measures to
mitigate these risks.
Recom.
AF 16.1 NEW
Does the producer have a food fraud vulnerability risk assessment?
Recom.
AF 16.1 NEW
A documented assessment procedure to identify potential vulnerability to
food fraud (e.g. counterfeit PPP or propagation material, non-food grade
packaging material) is available and implemented. This procedure may be
based on a generic one, but shall be customized to the scope of the
production.
Recom.
AF 16.2 NEW
Does the producer have a food fraud mitigation plan and has it been
implemented?
Recom.
AF 16.2 NEW
A documented risk assessment to identify potential vulnerability to food fraud
(e.g. counterfeit PPP or propagation material, non-food grade packaging
material) is available, current and implemented. This procedure may be
based on a generic one, but shall be customized to the scope of the
production.
Raise awareness of this more and

more important topic in food
production
See above AF 16
See AF 16
See AF 16
See AF 16
See AF 16

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Clause
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CB.
CB.1
CP CB. 1.1
CC CB. 1.1

CROPS BASE
TRACEABILITY
GLOBALG.A.P. Control Points and Compliance Criteria V5_July2015

Clause
v5
CB
CB 1
Traceability facilitates the recall/withdrawal of foods and enables customers

to be provided with targeted and accurate information concerning
implicated products.
Is GLOBALG.A.P. registered product traceable back to and trackable from Major Must CB 1.1
the registered farm (and other relevant registered areas) where it has been
produced and, if applicable, handled?
Major Must CB 1.1
There is a documented identification and traceability system that allows
GLOBALG.A.P. registered product to be traced back to the registered farm
or, in a farmer group, to the registered farms of the group, and tracked
forward to the immediate customer (One step up, one step down). Harvest
information must link a batch to the production records or the farms of
specific producers. (Refer to General Regulations Part II for information on
segregation in Option 2). Produce handling shall also be covered if
applicable. No N/A.
CB. 2
PROPAGATION MATERIAL
CB. 2.1
The choice of propagation material plays an important role in the production

process and, by using the appropriate varieties, can help to reduce the
number of fertilizer and plant protection product applications. The choice of
propagation material is a precondition of good plant growth and product
quality.
Quality and health
CP CB. 2.1.1
Level
Is there a document that guarantees seed quality (free from injurious pests, Recom.
diseases, virus, etc.)?
CB 2
CB 2.1
CB 2.1.1
MOTIVATION 1 TO 2 DRAFT
Traceability facilitates the recall/withdrawal of foods and flowers and

Clearer wording on applicability to
flowers and ornamentals.
ornamentals and enables customers to be provided with targeted and
accurate information concerning implicated products.
Is GLOBALG.A.P. registered product traceable back to and trackable from Major Must
the registered farm (and other relevant registered areas) where it has been
produced and, if applicable, handled?
There is a documented identification and traceability system that allows
Major Must
GLOBALG.A.P. registered products to be traced back to the registered farm
or, in a farmer group, to the registered farms of the group, and tracked
forward to the immediate customer (one step up, one step down). Harvest
information must shall link a batch to the production records or the farms of
specific producers. (Refer to General Regulations Part II for information on
segregation in Option 2). Produce handling shall also be covered, if
applicable. No N/A.
The choice of propagation material plays an important role in the production
process and, by using the appropriate varieties, can help to reduce the
number of fertilizer and plant protection product applications. The choice of
propagation material is a precondition of good plant growth and product
quality.
Quality and Health
The purpose of variety registration is to provide growers, processors,
retailers and government a means of oversight to ensure that health and
safety requirements are met and that information related to the identity of
the variety is available to regulators to prevent fraud. Variety registration
aims at protecting the buyer of the seed/young plants/harvested material by
providing the basic assurance that the starting material used conforms to
the official variety description.
Is there a document that guarantees seed quality (free from injurious pests, Minor Must
diseases, virus, etc.)?
When seeds or propagation material have been purchased in the past 24
months, is there evidence that guarantees they have been obtained in
compliance with variety registration laws (in the case mandatory variety
registration exists in the respective country)?

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Level v5
CROPS BASE
TRACEABILITY
New introduction to provide

background to these amended
requirements.
Improve structure by merging v4

CB 2.1.1 (recomm.) and v4 CB
2.1.2 (minor) for both seeds and
propagation material.
Eliminates ambiguity of the term
"quality" which for seeds it may
imply also germination rate, etc.

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Level
Clause
v5
A record/certificate of the seed quality is kept and available which states

variety purity, variety name, batch number and seed vendor.
Recom.
CB 2.1.1
Level v5
A record/certificate of the seed quality is kept and available which states

variety purity, variety name, batch number and seed vendor.
Minor Must New criterion puts focus on the

compliance with legislation and on
improving traceability and
guarantees of plant health.
A document (e.g. empty seed package or plant passport or packing list or

invoice) that states as a minimum variety name, batch number, propagation
material vendor, and, where available, additional information on seed quality
(germination, genetic purity, physical purity, seed health, etc.) shall be
available.
Material coming from nurseries that have GLOBALG.A.P. Plant Propagation

Material, equivalent or GLOBALG.A.P. recognized certification are
considered compliant.
CP CB. 2.1.2
Are quality guarantees or certified production guarantees documented for

purchased propagation material?
Minor Must
DELETED (included in v5 CB 2.1.1 - Minor Must)
Improve structure. The same

requirement existed twice; once for
seed quality, second for "purchased
propagation material".
CC CB. 2.1.2
There are records to document that propagation material complies with

sector organization guidelines and fit for purpose (e.g. quality certificate,
terms of deliverance, signed letters, or supplied by a nursery that has
GLOBALG.A.P. or GLOBALG.A.P. recognized certification).
Minor Must
Improve structure. The same

requirement existed twice; once for
seed quality, second for "purchased
propagation material".
CP
CB 2.1.2
NEW
Has the propagation material used been obtained in accordance to
applicable intellectual property laws?
Minor Must Strengthen legal compliance as well

as traceability and quality and
health of propagation material.
CC
CB 2.1.2
Minor Must Strengthen legal compliance as well

NEW
as traceability and quality and
When producers use registered varieties or rootstock, there are written
health of propagation material.
documents available on request that prove that the propagating material
used has been obtained in accordance to applicable local intellectual
property right laws. These documents may be the license contract (for
starting material that does not originate from seed, but from vegetative
origin), the plant passport if applicable or, if plant passport is not required, a
document or empty seed package that states, as a minimum, variety name,
batch number, propagation material vendor and packing list/delivery note or
invoice to demonstrate size and identity of all propagation material used in
the last 24 months. No N/A.
Note: The PLUTO Database of UPOV (http://www.upov.int/pluto/en) and the
Variety Finder Tool, on the website of CPVO (cpvo.europa.eu), list all
varieties in the world, providing their registration details, and Intellectual
Property Protection details per variety and country.
CP CB. 2.1.3
Are plant health quality control systems operational for in-house nursery
propagation?

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Minor Must CB 2.1.3
Are plant health quality control systems operational for in-house nursery
propagation?
Minor Must

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CC CB. 2.1.3
A quality control system that contains a monitoring system for visible signs Minor Must CB 2.1.3
of pest and diseases is in place and current records of the monitoring
system must be available. Nursery means anywhere propagation material is
produced, (including in-house grafting material selection). "Monitoring
system" must include recording and identification of the mother plant or field
of origin crop as applicable. Recording must be at regular established
intervals. If the cultivated trees or plants are intended for own use only (i.e.
not sold), this will suffice. When rootstocks are used, special attention must
be paid to the origin of the rootstocks through documentation.
A quality control system that contains a monitoring system for visible signs Minor Must
of pest and diseases is in place and current records of the monitoring
system must shall be available. Nursery means anywhere propagation
material is produced, (including in-house grafting material selection). The
monitoring system must shall include the recording and identification of the
mother plant or field of origin crop, as applicable. Recording must shall be at
regular established intervals. If the cultivated trees or plants are intended for
own use only (i.e. not sold), this will suffice. When rootstocks are used,
special attention must shall be paid to the origin of the rootstocks through
documentation.
CB. 2.2
CP CB. 2.2.1
Chemical Treatments and Dressings

Is the use of chemical treatments of all purchased propagation material
(seed, rootstocks, seedlings, plantlets, cuttings) recorded?
Chemical Treatments and Dressings

Is the use of chemical treatments of all purchased propagation material
(seed, rootstocks, seedlings, plantlets, cuttings) accompanied by
information of chemical treatments done by the supplier recorded?
CC CB. 2.2.1
Minor Must CB 2.2.1

There are records with the name(s) of the product(s) used and its target
pests and/or diseases (e.g. maintaining records/ seed packages, etc.). If
seed has been treated for preservation purposes, evidence of the chemicals
used must also be kept.
There are Records with the name(s) of the chemical product(s) used by the Minor Must Clarify requirement
supplier on the propagation material and its target pests and/or diseases
(e.g. maintaining records/ seed packages, list with the names of the PPP
used, etc.) are available on request. If seed has been treated for
preservation purposes, evidence of the chemicals used must also be kept.
Suppliers who hold a GLOBALG.A.P. Plant Propagation Material, equivalent
or GLOBALG.A.P. recognized certificate are considered compliant with the
Control Point. NA for perennial crops.
CP CB. 2.2.2
Are plant protection product treatments recorded for in-house nursery

propagation materials applied during the plant propagation period?
Are plant protection product treatments recorded for in-house nursery

propagation materials applied during the plant propagation period?
CC CB. 2.2.2
Records of all plant protection product treatments applied during the plant
Minor Must CB 2.2.2
propagation period for in-house plant nursery propagation are available and
include location, date, trade name and active ingredient, operator,
authorized by, justification, quantity and machinery used.
Records of all plant protection product treatments applied during the plant
Minor Must
propagation period for in-house plant nursery propagation are available and
include location, date, trade name and active ingredient, operator,
authorized by, justification, quantity and machinery used.
Genetically Modified Organisms (N/A if no Genetically Modified

varieties are used)
Does the planting of or trials with GMO's comply with all applicable
legislation in the country of production?
The registered farm or group of registered farms have a copy of the
legislation applicable in the country of production and comply accordingly.
Records must be kept of the specific modification and/or the unique
identifier. Specific husbandry and management advice must be obtained.
Genetically Modified Organisms (N/A if no genetically modified

varieties are used)
Does the planting of or trials with GMOs comply with all applicable
legislation in the country of production?
The registered farm or group of registered farms have a copy of the
legislation applicable in the country of production and comply accordingly.
Records must shall be kept of the specific modification and/or the unique
identifier. Specific husbandry and management advice must shall be
obtained.
Is there documentation available of when the producer is growing grows
genetically modified organisms?
If GMO cultivars and/or products derived from genetic modification are
used, documented records of planting, use or production of GMO cultivars
and/or products derived from genetic modification are maintained.
CB. 2.3
CP CB. 2.3.1
CC CB. 2.3.1
CP CB. 2.3.2
CC CB. 2.3.2
Is there documentation available when the producer is growing genetically

modified organisms?
If GMO cultivars and/or products derived from genetic modification are
used, documented records of planting, use or production of GMO cultivars
and/or products derived from genetic modification are maintained.

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CB 2.2
Minor Must CB 2.2.1
Minor Must CB 2.2.2
CB 2.3
Major Must CB 2.3.1
Major Must CB 2.3.1
Minor Must CB 2.3.2

Minor Must CB 2.3.2
Minor Must Clarify requirement
Minor Must
Major Must
Major Must
Minor Must
Minor Must Records are always documented.

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CC CB. 2.3.3

Clause
v5
Level
Have the direct clients of the producer been informed of the GMO status of
the product?
Documented evidence of communication must be provided.
Major Must CB 2.3.3

Major Must CB 2.3.3
Level v5
Have the producer's direct clients of the producer been informed of the
GMO status of the product?
Documented evidence of communication must shall be provided and shall
allow verification that all material supplied to direct clients is according to
customer requirements.
Major Must
Major Must New wording addresses situations
where clients might have specific
requirements with regard to the
supply of GMOs by the producer.
CP CB. 2.3.4
Minor Must CB 2.3.4

Is there a plan for handling GM material (i.e. crops and trials) identifying
strategies to minimize contamination risks (e.g. such as accidental mixing of
adjacent non-GM crops) and maintaining product integrity?
Minor Must
Is there a plan for handling GM material (i.e. crops and trials) identifying
strategies to minimize contamination risks (e.g. such as accidental mixing of
adjacent non-GM crops) and maintaining product integrity?
CC CB. 2.3.4
A written plan that explains how GM materials (e.g. crops and trials) are
handled and stored to minimize risk of contamination with conventional
material and to maintain product integrity is available.
Are GMO crops stored separately from other crops to avoid adventitious
mixing?
Visual assessment must be made of genetically modified (GMO) crops
storage for integrity and identification.
A written plan that explains how GM materials (e.g. crops and trials) are
handled and stored to minimize risk of contamination with conventional
material and to maintain product integrity is available.
Are GMO crops stored separately from other crops to avoid adventitious
mixing?
Visual assessment must be made of genetically modified (GMO) crops
storage for integrity and identification.
CP CB. 2.3.5
CC CB. 2.3.5
Minor Must CB 2.3.4
Major Must CB 2.3.5

Major Must CB 2.3.5
Minor Must
Major Must
Major Must
A visual assessment of the integrity and identification of genetically modified

(GMO) crops storage shall be made.
CB. 3
CB 3
SITE HISTORY AND SITE MANAGEMENT SOIL MANAGEMENT
AND CONSERVATION
CP CB. 3.1
CC CB. 3.1
Does the producer keep records on seed/planting rate, sowing/planting

date?
Records of sowing/planting, rate, and date must be kept and be available.
Minor Must CB 3.7

Minor Must CB 3.7
Does the producer keep records on seed/planting rate, sowing/planting

date?
Records of sowing/planting, rate/density, and date must shall be kept and
be available.
CP CB. 3.2
Is there, where feasible, crop rotation for annual crops?
Minor Must CB 3.3
Is there, where feasible, crop rotation for annual crops?
CC CB. 3.2
The rotations can be verified from planting date and/or plant protection
product application records.
Minor Must CB 3.3
When The rotations of annual crops to improve soil structure and minimize
soil borne pests and diseases are done, this can be verified from planting
date and/or plant protection product application records. Records shall exist
for the previous 2-year rotation.
CB. 4
SOIL MANAGEMENT
Soil is the basis of all agricultural production; the conservation and
improvement of this valuable resource is essential. Good soil husbandry
ensures long-term fertility of soil, aids yield and contributes to profitability.

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MERGED WITH V4 CHAPTER CB 3

Soil is the basis of all agricultural production; the conservation and
improvement of this valuable resource is essential. Good soil husbandry
ensures the long-term fertility of the soil, aids yield and contributes to
profitability. Not applicable in the case of crops that are not grown directly
on the soil (e.g. hydroponic or potted plants) .
Restructure v4 chapters CB 3 and

CB 4 in a way as to make them
more according to integrated crop
management.
Minor Must New order within chapter to
Improve CPCC structure.
Minor modifications for more
precise wording.
Minor Must Numbering: more rational structure
Wording: Clarify use of
requriements and allow a greater
level of thought and historical data
around land management which
relates to sustainability from this
clause.
Improve CPCC structure
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CP CB. 4.1
Have soil maps been prepared for the farm?
Recom.
CB 3.2
Have soil maps been prepared for the farm?
Recom.
CC CB. 4.1
The types of soil are identified for each site, based on a soil profile or soil
analysis or local (regional) cartographic soil-type map.
Have techniques been used to improve or maintain soil structure, and to
avoid soil compaction?
Techniques applied are suitable for use on the land. There must be no
visual evidence of soil compaction.
Recom.
CB 3.2
The types of soil are identified for each site, based on a soil profile or soil
analysis or local (regional) cartographic soil-type map.
Have techniques been used to improve or maintain soil structure, and to
avoid soil compaction?
Techniques applied are suitable for use on the land. There must be no
visual evidence of soil compaction.
CP CB. 4.2
CC CB. 4.2
Minor Must CB 3.4

Minor Must CB 3.4
There is evidence of techniques applied (e.g. use of deep-rooting green

crops, drainage, subsoiling, use of low pressure tires, tramlines, permanent
row marking, avoiding in-row plowing, smearing, poaching,) that are suitable
for use on the land and, where possible, minimize, isolate or eliminate soil
compaction, etc.
CP CB. 4.3
Are field cultivation techniques used to reduce the possibility of soil erosion? Minor Must CB 3.5
Are field cultivation Does the producer use techniques used to reduce the
possibility of soil erosion?
CC CB. 4.3
There is evidence of control practices and remedial measures (e.g.

mulching, cross line techniques on slopes, drains, sowing grass or green
fertilizers, trees and bushes on borders of sites, etc.) to minimize soil
erosion (e.g. water, wind).
There is evidence of control practices and remedial measures (e.g.

mulching, cross line techniques on slopes, drains, sowing grass or green
fertilizers, trees and bushes on borders of sites, etc.) to minimize soil
erosion (e.g. water, wind).
CB. 5
FERTILIZER APPLICATION
Minor Must CB 3.5
CB 4
New position of CPCC to improve

CPCC structure
Recom.
New position of CPCC to improve
CPCC structure
Minor Must New position of CPCC to improve
CPCC structure
CPCC structure.
New wording gives also guidance to
producers.

CPCC structure
Clearer wording.
CPCC structure
FERTILIZER APPLICATION
The decision making process involves crop demands; the supply must be
in the soil and available nutrients from farm manure and crop residues.
Correct application to optimize use and storage procedures to avoid loss
and contamination must be followed.
The fertilization decision-making process involves consideration of crop

demands . Nutrients shall be available for crops in the growing substrate or
soil and fertilization is often necessary. supply must be in the soil and
available nutrients from farm manure and crop residues. Correct
application to optimize use and storage procedures to avoid loss and
contamination must shall be followed.
CB. 5.1
CP CB. 5.1.1
Nutrient Requirement
Is the application of all fertilizers done according to the specific needs of the Minor Must CB 3.1
crop and soil condition?
DELETED
Minor Must Incorporate in new chapter for soil
RELOCATED (v5 chapter CB 3)
management with new wording.
Is the application of all fertilizers done according to the specific needs of the
crop and soil condition?
CC CB. 5.1.1
Producer must demonstrate that consideration has been given to nutritional Minor Must CB 3.1.
needs of the crop and soil fertility. Records of analyses and/or other cropspecific literature must be available as evidence. No N/A.
CB. 5.2
Advice on Quantity and Type of Fertilizer

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CB 4.1
Clearer wording
Does the producer have a soil management plan?

Minor Must Correction.
The producer must shall demonstrate that consideration has been given to
Clearer wording which also allows
the nutritional needs of the crop and to maintaining soil fertility. Records of
incorporation of v4 FO 3.1.2.
analyses and/or crop-specific literature must shall be available as evidence.
(recom.) and v4 FO 3.1.3. (minor)
Flowers and ornamentals producers shall perform calculations at least once
for every single crop harvested and on a justified regular basis (e.g. every
two weeks in closed systems) for continuously harvested crops. (Analysis
may be conducted with on-farm equipment or mobile kits). No N/A.
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CC CB. 5.2.1
CB 5.3.
Level

Clause
v5
Level v5
Are recommendations for the application of fertilizers (organic or inorganic) Minor Must CB 4.1.1
given by competent, qualified persons?
Where the fertilizer records show that the technically responsible person
Minor Must CB 4.1.1
making the choice of the fertilizer (organic or inorganic) is an external
adviser, training and technical competence must be demonstrated via
official qualifications, specific training courses, etc., unless employed for that
purpose by a competent organization (e.g. official advisory services).
determining quantity and type of fertilizer (organic or inorganic) is the
producer, experience must be complemented by technical knowledge (e.g.
access to product technical literature, specific training course attendance,
etc.) and/or the use of tools (software, on farm detection methods, etc.).
Are recommendations for the application of fertilizers (organic or inorganic)

given provided by competent and qualified persons?
making the choice determining quantity and type of the fertilizer (organic or
inorganic) is an external adviser, training and technical competence must
shall be demonstrated via official qualifications, specific training courses,
etc., unless employed for that purpose by a competent organization (e.g.
official advisory services).
determining quantity and type of fertilizer (organic or inorganic) is the
producer, experience must shall be complemented by technical knowledge
(e.g. access to product technical literature, specific training course
attendance, etc.) and/or the use of tools (software, on farm detection
methods, etc.).
Minor Must
Records of application
5.3.1 to 5.3.6 : Do records of all applications of soil and foliar
fertilizers, both organic and inorganic, include the following criteria:
Records of Application
5.3.1 to 5.3.6 4.2.1 to 4.2.6: Do records of all applications of soil and
foliar fertilizers, both organic and inorganic, include the following
criteria:
Field, orchard or greenhouse reference and crop?
CB 4.2
CP CB. 5.3.1
Field, orchard or greenhouse reference?
Minor Must CB 4.2.1
CC CB. 5.3.1
Records are kept of all fertilizer applications, detailing the geographical area Minor Must CB 4.2.1
and the name or reference of the field, orchard or greenhouse where the
registered product crop is located. Records must also be kept for
hydroponic situations and where fertigation is used. No N/A.
CP CB. 5.3.2
Application dates?
Minor Must CB 4.2.2
CC CB. 5.3.2
Detailed in the records of all fertilizer applications are the exact dates
(day/month/year) of the application. No N/A.
Minor Must CB 4.2.2
Minor Must
Minor Must Adding crop for a more complete

information on the records.
Records are shall be kept of all fertilizer applications, detailing the

Minor Must
geographical area and the name or reference of the field, orchard or
greenhouse where the registered product crop is located. Records must
shall also be kept for hydroponic situations and where fertigation is used. No
N/A.
Application dates?
Minor Must
Detailed in the records of all fertilizer applications are the exact dates
(day/month/year) of the application. No N/A.
The exact dates (day, month and year) of the application are detailed in the
records of all fertilizer applications. No N/A.
Applied fertilizer types?
Minor Must Clearer wording
CP CB. 5.3.3
Applied fertilizer types?
Minor Must CB 4.2.3
CC CB. 5.3.3
Detailed in the records of all fertilizer applications are the trade name, type
of fertilizer (e.g. N, P, K), and concentrations (e.g. 17-17-17). No N/A.
Minor Must CB 4.2.3
CP CB. 5.3.4
Applied quantities?
Minor Must CB 4.2.4
CC CB. 5.3.4
Detailed in the records of all fertilizer application is the amount of product to Minor Must CB 4.2.4
be applied in weight or volume. The actual quantity applied must be
recorded, as this is not necessarily the same as the recommendation. No
N/A.
Detailed in the records of all fertilizer application is The amount of product to Minor Must New wording to more precise
be applied in weight or volume relative to a unit of area or number of plants
recording.
or unit of time per volume of fertigation is detailed in the records of all
fertilizer applications. The actual quantity applied must shall be recorded, as
this is not necessarily the same as the recommendation. No N/A
CP CB. 5.3.5
Method of application?
Method of application?

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Minor Must CB 4.2.5
Minor Must
Detailed in the records of all fertilizer applications are The trade name, type Minor Must Clearer wording
of fertilizer (e.g. NPK), and concentrations (e.g. 17-17-17) are detailed in the
records of all fertilizer applications. No N/A.
Applied quantities?
Minor Must
Minor Must

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Clause
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Level
Detailed in the records of all fertilizer applications are the method (e.g. via
irrigation or mechanical distribution) and machinery used, if applicable. No
N/A.
Minor Must CB 4.2.5
Level v5
Detailed in the records of all fertilizer applications are the method (e.g. via
irrigation or mechanical distribution) and machinery used, if applicable. No
N/A.
Minor Must Clarify criterion. The use of

"machinery" led to interpret that all
fertilizing applications were always
done wich machines.
The method and/or equipment used are detailed in the records of all
fertilizer applications.
In case the method/equipment is always the same, it is acceptable to record
these details only once.
If there are various equipment units, these are identified individually.
Methods may be e.g. via irrigation or mechanical distribution. Equipment
may be e.g. manual or mechanical. No N/A.
Introduce new wording addressing

what is common practice.
CP CB. 5.3.6
Operator details?
Minor Must CB 4.2.6
Operator details?
Minor Must
CC CB. 5.3.6
Detailed in the records of all fertilizer applications is the name of the

operator who has applied the fertilizer. If a single individual makes all of the
applications, it is acceptable to record the operator details only once. No
N/A.
Minor Must CB 4.2.6
Detailed in the records of all fertilizer applications is The name of the

operator who has applied the fertilizer is detailed in the records of all
fertilizer applications.
Minor Must
If a single individual makes all of the applications, it is acceptable to record

the operator details only once.
If there is a team of workers performing the fertilization, all of them need to
be listed in the records. No N/A.

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CB. 5.4
CP CB. 5.4.1

Fertiliser Storage
5.4.1 to 5.4.7: Are all fertilizers stored:
Separately from plant protection products?
Level

Clause
v5
CB 4.3
Minor Must CB 4.3.1
Level v5
Fertiliser Storage
5.4.1 to 5.4.7 4.3.1 to 4.3.7: Are all fertilizers stored:
Separately from plant protection products?
Minor Must
CC CB. 5.4.1
The minimum requirement is to prevent physical cross contamination

between fertilizers (organic and inorganic) and plant protection products by
the use of a physical barrier (wall, sheeting, etc.). If fertilizers that are
applied together with plant protection products (i.e. micronutrients or foliar
fertilizers) are packed in a closed container, they can be stored with plant
protection products.
Minor Must CB 4.3.1
The minimum requirement is to prevent physical cross-contamination

Minor Must
between fertilizers (organic and inorganic) and plant protection products by
the use of using a physical barrier (wall, sheeting, etc.). If fertilizers that are
applied together with plant protection products (i.e. micronutrients or foliar
fertilizers) are packed in a closed container, they can be stored with plant
protection products.
CP CB. 5.4.2
In a covered area?
Minor Must CB 4.3.2
In a covered area?
CC CB. 5.4.2
The covered area is suitable to protect all inorganic fertilizers (e.g. powders, Minor Must CB 4.3.2
granules or liquids), from atmospheric influences (e.g. sunlight, frost and
rain). Based on risk assessment (fertilizer type, weather conditions,
temporary storage), plastic coverage could be acceptable. Storage cannot
be directly on the soil/floor. It is allowable to store lime and gypsum in the
field. As long as the storage requirements on the material safety data sheet
are complied with, bulk liquid fertilizers can be stored outside in containers.
The covered area is suitable to protect all inorganic fertilizers (e.g. powders, Minor Must Avoid indefinition of "temporary"
granules or liquids) from atmospheric influences (e.g. sunlight, frost and
which was open to interpretations.
rain, high temperature). Based on risk assessment (fertilizer type, weather
conditions, temporary storage duration and location), plastic coverage
could be acceptable. Storage cannot be directly on the soil/floor. It is
allowable permitted to store lime and gypsum in the field. As long as the
storage requirements on the material safety data sheet are complied with,
bulk liquid fertilizers can be stored outside in containers.
CP CB. 5.4.3
In a clean area?
In a clean area?
CC CB. 5.4.3
Inorganic fertilizers (e.g. powders, granules or liquids), are stored in an area Minor Must CB 4.3.3
that is free from waste, does not constitute a breeding place for rodents,
and where spillage and leakage may be cleared away.
In a dry area?
Minor Must CB 4.3.4
Inorganic fertilizers (e.g. powders, granules or liquids) are stored in an area Minor Must
that is free from waste, does not constitute a breeding place for rodents,
and where spillage and leakage may be cleared away.
In a dry area?
Minor Must
CC CB. 5.4.4
The storage area for all inorganic fertilizers (e.g. powders, granules or
Minor Must CB 4.3.4
liquids), is well ventilated and free from rainwater or heavy condensation.
Storage cannot be directly on the soil. As long as the storage requirements
on the material safety data sheet are complied with, bulk liquid fertilizers can
be stored outside in containers.
The storage area for all inorganic fertilizers (e.g. powders, granules or
liquids) is well ventilated and free from rainwater or heavy condensation.
Storage cannot be directly on the soil except for lime/gypsum. As long as
the storage requirements on the material safety data sheet are complied
with, bulk liquid fertilizers can be stored outside in containers.
CP CB. 5.4.5
In an appropriate manner, which reduces the risk of contamination of

watercourses?
All fertilizers are stored in a manner, which poses minimum risk of
contamination to water sources. Liquid fertilizer stores must be surrounded
by an impermeable barrier to contain a capacity to 110% of the volume of
the largest container and consideration has been given to the proximity to
water courses and flood risks, etc.
In an appropriate manner, which that reduces the risk of contamination of

watercourses water sources?
Minor Must CB 4.3.5 All fertilizers are stored in a manner, which that poses minimum risk of
contamination to water sources.
CP CB. 5.4.6
Not together with harvested products?
Major Must CB 4.3.6
Not together with harvested products?
Major Must
CC CB. 5.4.6
Fertilizers cannot be stored with harvested products.
Major Must CB 4.3.6
Fertilizers cannot shall not be stored with harvested products.
Major Must
CP CB. 5.4.4
CC CB. 5.4.5

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Minor Must CB 4.3.3
Minor Must CB 4.3.5
Minor Must
Minor Must
Minor Must
Minor Must Correction.

Minor Must Eliminate repetition of the first part
of the compliance criteria.
Liquid fertilizer stores/tanks must shall be surrounded by an impermeable

barrier to contain a capacity to 110% of the volume of the largest container,
if there is no applicable legislation), and consideration has been given to the
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Level
Level v5
CP CB. 5.4.7
Is there an up-to-date fertilizer stock inventory or record of use available?
Minor Must CB 4.3.7
Is there an up-to-date fertilizer stock inventory or stock calculation listing

incoming fertilizer and records of use available?
CC CB. 5.4.7
A stock inventory that indicates the contents of the store (type and amount)
is available and it is updated at least once every 3 months.
Minor Must CB 4.3.7
A stock inventory that indicates the contents of the store (type and amount)
is available and it is updated at least once every 3 months.
Minor Must Eliminate confusion. Records of use

of fertilizers are required in other
control points and not valid for the
purpose of this one.
Minor Must Eliminate the 3 months frequency
which was not practical in some
scenarios and did not reach the
objective of the control point.
The stock inventory (type and amount of fertilizers stored) shall be updated
within a month after there is a movement of the stock (in and out). A stock
update can be calculated by registration of supply (invoices or other records
of incoming fertilizers) and use (treatments/applications), but there shall be
regular checks of the actual content so as to avoid deviations with
calculations.
CB. 5.5
CP CB. 5.5.1
Organic Fertilizer
Has the use of human sewage sludge been banned on the farm?
CB 4.4
Major Must CB 4.4.1
Organic Fertilizer
Has Does the producer prevent the use of human sewage sludge been
banned on the farm?
CC CB. 5.5.1
No human sewage sludge is used on the farm for the production of

GLOBALG.A.P. registered crops. No N/A.
Major Must CB 4.4.1
No treated or untreated human sewage sludge is used on the farm for the
production of GLOBALG.A.P. registered crops. No N/A.
CP CB. 5.5.2
Has a risk assessment been carried out for organic fertilizer, which, prior to Minor Must CB 4.4.2
application, considers its source, characteristics and intended use?
Has a risk assessment been carried out for organic fertilizer, which, prior to Minor Must
application, considers its source, characteristics and intended use?
CC CB. 5.5.2
Documentary evidence is available to demonstrate that at least the following Minor Must CB 4.4.2
potential risks have been considered: type of organic fertilizer, method of
composting, weed/seed content, heavy metal content, timing of application,
and placement of organic fertilizer (e.g. direct contact to edible part of crop,
ground between crops, etc.). This also applies to substrates from biogas
plants. See Annex CB.1 Microbiological Hazards.
Documentary Documented evidence is available to demonstrate that a food Minor Must

safety and environmental risk assessment for the use of organic fertilizer
has been done, and that at least the following potential risks have been
considered: type of organic fertilizer, method of composting treatment to
obtain the organic fertilizer, microbial contamination (plant and human
pathogens), weed/seed content, heavy metal content, timing of application,
and placement of organic fertilizer (e.g. direct contact to edible part of crop,
ground between crops, etc.). This also applies to substrates from biogas
plants. See Annex CB 1 Microbiological Hazards
CP CB. 5.5.3
Has account been taken of the nutrient contribution of organic fertilizer

applications?

Has account been taken of the producer taken into account the nutrient
contribution of organic fertilizer applications?
Minor Must CB 3.6
CC CB. 5.5.3
An analysis is carried out or recognized standard values are used, which

takes into account the contents of NPK nutrients in organic fertilizer
applied.
Minor Must CB 3.6
CP CB. 5.5.4
Is organic fertilizer stored in an appropriate manner, which reduces the risk

of contamination of the environment?
Minor Must CB 4.4.3

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Major Must Clarify requirement. A written

declaration saying that "human
sewage sludge has not been used
is not necessary". See also v5 CB
5.3.1 (v4 CB 4.3.1)
Major Must More comprehensive wording to
avoid possible misinterpretations.
Correction of terminology
(composting is not the only
treatment that can be applied to
organic fertilizers).
Minor Must Reorganization.

Clearer wording
Minor Must
An analysis from the supply is carried out or recognized standard values are
used, which takes take into account the contents of NPK nutrients (nitrogen
(N), phosphorus (P), potassium (K)) in organic fertilizer applied in order to
avoid soil contamination.
Is organic fertilizer stored in an appropriate manner, which that reduces the Minor Must
risk of contamination of the environment?

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CB. 5.6
CP CB. 5.6.1

Clause
v5
Level
Organic fertilizers must be stored in a designated area. Appropriate

measures have been taken to prevent contamination of surface water (e.g.
concrete foundation and walls, specially built leak proof container, etc.) or
must be stored at least 25 m from surface water bodies.
Minor Must CB 4.4.3
Nutrient Content
CB 4.5
Are purchased fertilizers accompanied by documentary evidence of nutrient Minor Must CB 4.5.1
content (N,P,K)?
Level v5
Organic fertilizers must shall be stored in a designated area. Appropriate

measures, adequate according to the risk assessment in AF 1.2.1., have
been taken to prevent the contamination of surface water sources (e.g.
concrete foundation and walls, specially built leak-proof container, etc.) or
shall be stored at least 25 meters from surface water bodies sources.
Minor Must Link measures to prevent

contamination to the risk
assessement in V5 AF 1.2.1.
All water sources are to be

protected, not only surface water
sources.
Improve clarity of content of the

chapter.
Are purchased fertilizers accompanied by documentary evidence of nutrient Minor Must Clearer wording
content (N,P,K)?
Nutrient Content of Inorganic Fertilizers
Is the content of major nutrients (NPK) of applied fertilizers known?

CC CB. 5.6.1
Documentary evidence detailing N, P, K content (or recognized standard

values) is available for all fertilizers used on crops grown under
GLOBALG.A.P. within the last 12-month period.
Minor Must CB 4.5.1
CP CB. 5.6.2
Are purchased inorganic fertilizers accompanied by documentary evidence

of chemical content, which includes heavy metals?
Recom.
CB 4.5.2
CC CB. 5.6.2
Documentary evidence detailing chemical content, including heavy metals,

is available for all inorganic fertilizers used on crops grown under
GLOBALG.A.P. within the last 12-month period.
Recom.
CB 4.5.2
Documentary Documented evidence detailing chemical content, including

heavy metals, is available for all inorganic fertilizers used on crops grown
under GLOBALG.A.P. within the last 12-month period.
CB 5
IRRIGATION/FERTIGATION WATER MANAGEMENT
CB. 6
IRRIGATION/FERTIGATION
Water is a scarce natural resource and irrigation should be triggered by
appropriate forecasting and/or by technical equipment allowing for efficient
use of irrigation water. For information about responsible water use see
Annex CB 2.
CB. 6.1
CP CB. 6.1.1
Predicting Irrigation Requirements

Have systematic methods of prediction been used to calculate the water
requirement of the crop?
Documentary Documented evidence/labels detailing N, P, K major nutrient Minor Must Clearer wording
content (or recognized standard values) is available for all fertilizers used on
crops grown under GLOBALG.A.P. within the last 12-month 24-month
period.
Are purchased inorganic fertilizers accompanied by documentary
Recom.
documented evidence of chemical content, which includes heavy metals?
Reference is to all water used on

the farm, not only for that used for
irrigation or fertigation.
Water is a scarce natural resource and irrigation should be triggered

designed and planned by appropriate forecasting and/or by technical
equipment allowing for the efficient use of irrigation water. For information
about responsible water use, see Annex CB 2 1.
Recom.
CB 5.1
CB 5.1.1
Predicting Irrigation Requirements

Have systematic methods of prediction been used to calculate the water
requirement of the crop?
Are tools used routinely to calculate and optimize the crop irrigation
requirements?

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Recom.
Minor Must Clearer wording for expected

compliance.
Higher level (minor must) according
to the importance of water
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Level
Clause
v5
Calculations are available and are supported by data records (e.g. rain
gauges, drainage trays for substrate, evaporation meters, water tension
meters (determining % of moisture in the soil and soil maps). The data can
be accumulated on a regional scale.
Recom.
CB 5.1.1
Level v5
Calculations are available and are supported by data records (e.g. rain
gauges, drainage trays for substrate, evaporation meters, water tension
meters (determining % of moisture in the soil and soil maps). The data can
be accumulated on a regional scale.
Minor Must Clearer wording for expected

compliance.
Higher level (minor must) according
to the importance of water
management in V5.
The producer can demonstrate that crop irrigation requirements are

calculated based on data (e.g. local agricultural institute data, farm rain
gauges, drainage trays for substrate growing, evaporation meters, water
tension meters for the percentage of soil moisture content). Where on-farm
tools are in place, these should be maintained to ensure that they are
effective and in a good state of repair. N/A only for rain fed crops.
CB. 6.2
CP CB. 6.2.1
CC CB. 6.2.1
Irrigation/Fertigation Method
Can the producer justify the methods of irrigation used in light of water
conservation?
The idea is to avoid wasting water. The irrigation system used is efficient.
The producer uses the most efficient irrigation system as is technically
available and financially affordable, and complies with any legislation about
local restrictions on water usage.
Major Must
Irrigation/Fertigation Method Management


Major Must
CB 5.2
CB 5.2.1
CP
NEW
Has a risk assessment been undertaken that evaluates environmental
issues for water management on the farm and has it been reviewed by the
management within the previous 12 months?
Minor Must
(Will
become
Major Must
as of 1 July
2017)
Strengthen responsible water

management as a response to the
increasing concern about water
scarcity and impact of farming on
this resource.
Guidance on this topic is provided
in Annex CB 1.
CB 5.2.1
CC
CP CB. 6.2.2
Is there a water management plan to optimize water usage and reduce

waste?
Recom.
CB 5.2.2
NEW
There is a documented risk assessment that identifies environmental
impacts of the water sources, distribution system and irrigation and crop
washing usages. In addition, the risk assessment shall take into
consideration the impact of own farming activities on off-farm environments,
where information is known to be available. The risk assessment shall be
completed, fully implemented and it shall be reviewed and approved
annually by the management. See Annex AF.1 (General Guideline for Risk
Assessments) and Annex CB.1 (Guideline for On-farm Water Management)
for further guidance. No N/A.
Minor Must
(Will
become
Major Must
as of 1 July
2017)
Is there a water management plan to optimize water usage and reduce

waste available that identifies water sources and measures to ensure the
efficiency of application and which management has approved within the
previous 12 months?
Minor Must
(Will
become
Major Must
as of 1 July
2017)

this resource.
Guidance on responsible water
management is provided in Annex
CB 1.

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CC CB. 6.2.2
Level
There must be a written action plan, which aims to optimize water usage on Recom.
the farm. This can be either an individual plan or a regional activity if the
farm is participating in and/or covered by such.

Clause
v5
CB 5.2.2
Level v5
There must be a written action plan, which aims to optimize water usage on Minor Must
(Will
the farm. This can be either an individual plan or a regional activity if the
become
farm is participating in and/or covered by such.
Major Must
There is a written and implemented action plan, approved by the
as of 1 July
management within the previous 12 months, which identifies water sources 2017)
and measures to ensure efficient use and application.
this resource.
in Annex CB 1
The plan shall include one or more of the following: maps (see AF 1.1.1.),
photographs, drawings (hand drawings are acceptable) or other means to
identify the location of water source(s), permanent fixtures and the flow of
the water system (including holding systems, reservoirs or any water
captured for re-use).
Permanent fixtures, including wells, gates, reservoirs, valves, returns and
other above-ground features that make up a complete irrigation system,
shall be documented in such a manner as to enable location in the field. The
plan shall also assess the need for the maintenance of irrigation equipment.
Training and/or retraining of personnel responsible for the oversight or
performance duties shall be provided. Short and long-term plans for
improvement, with timescales where deficiencies exist, shall be included.
This can either be an individual plan or a regional activity that the farm may
be participating in or is covered by such activities.
CP CB. 6.2.3
Are records of irrigation/fertigation water usage maintained?
Recom.
CB 5.2.3
Are records for crop irrigation/fertigation water usage and for the previous
individual crop cycle/s with total application volumes maintained?
Minor Must Strengthen responsible water

this resource.
in Annex CB 1
CC CB. 6.2.3
Records are kept which indicate the date and volume per water meter or per Recom.
irrigation unit. If the producer works with irrigation programs, the calculated
duration of irrigation and actual quantity of irrigated water should be
recorded.
CB 5.2.3
Records are kept which indicate the date and volume per water meter or per Minor Must
irrigation unit. If the producer works with irrigation programs, the calculated
duration of irrigation and actual quantity of irrigated water should be
recorded.
The producer shall keep records of the usage of crop irrigation/fertigation
water that include the date, cycle duration, actual or estimated flow rate, and
the volume (per water meter or per irrigation unit) updated on a monthly
basis, based on the water management plan and an annual total. This can
also be the hours of systems operating on a timed flow basis.
CB. 6.3
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Quality of Irrigation Water Quality

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CP CB. 6.3.1

Clause
v5
Level
Has the use of untreated sewage water for irrigation/fertigation been

banned?
Major Must CB 5.3.1
Level v5
Has Is the use of untreated treated sewage water for irrigation/fertigation in Major Must Correct contradiction between
pre-harvest activities been banned justified according to a risk assessment?
control point and compliance criteria
that allows use according to risk
assessment.
Adress wording problem of use of
"banning", which sometimes was
understood as requiring written
declaration of the prohibition to use
untreated sewage water.
CC CB. 6.3.1
Untreated sewage is not used for irrigation/fertigation. Where treated

sewage water or reclaimed water is used, water quality complies with the
WHO published Guidelines for the Safe Use of Wastewater and Excreta in
Agriculture and Aquaculture 1989. Also, when there is doubt if water is
coming from a possibly polluted source (i.e. because of a village upstream,
etc.) the farmer has to demonstrate through analysis that the water
complies with the WHO guideline requirements or the local legislation for
irrigation water. See Table 3 in Annex AF.1 for Risk Assessments. No N/A.
Major Must CB 5.3.1
Untreated sewage is not used for irrigation/fertigation or other pre-harvest

activities.
Where treated sewage water or reclaimed water is used, water quality
complies shall comply with the WHO published Guidelines for the Safe Use
of Wastewater and Excreta in Agriculture and Aquaculture 1989 2006. Also,
when there is doubt if reason to believe that the water is may be coming
from a possibly polluted source (i.e. because of a village upstream, etc.) the
farmer has to shall demonstrate through analysis that the water complies
with the WHO guideline requirements or the local legislation for irrigation
water. See Table 3 in Annex AF 1 for Risk Assessments. No N/A.
Major Must Correct contradiction between

control point and compliance criteria
that allows use according to risk
assessment.
Adress wording problem of use of
"banning", which sometimes was
understood as requiring written
declaration of the prohibition to use
untreated sewage water.
Update reference to WHO
document.
CP CB. 6.3.2
Has an annual risk assessment for irrigation/fertigation water pollution been Minor Must CB 5.3.2
completed?
Has an annual risk assessment for irrigation/fertigation water pollution been Minor Must CPCC more comprehensive by
including pre-harvest activities.
completed?
Has a risk assessment on physical and chemical pollution of water used on
pre-harvest activities (e.g. irrigation/fertigation, washings, spraying) been
completed and has it been reviewed by the management within the last 12
months?
Strengthen requirement by review

of management.
Strengthen environmental and food
safety standards.
Separate physical and chemical
pollution of water from
microbiological, which is a major
must under the Fruit and Vegetable
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CC CB. 6.3.2

Clause
v5
Level
The risk assessment must consider potential microbial, chemical and

physical pollution of all sources of irrigation/fertigation water.
At a minimum, the risk assessment shall cover:
- Identification of the water sources
- Irrigation method(s)
- Timing of irrigation (during crop growth stage)
- Contact of irrigation water with the crop
Type of crop:
- Crops that can be eaten raw and which do not have a protective skin that
is removed before eating
- Crops that can be eaten raw and either have no protective skin that is
removed before eating or do have some risk or history of pathogen
contamination
- Crops that can be eaten raw and either have a protective skin that is
removed before eating, or grow clear of the ground or have no significant
history of pathogen contamination.
- Crops that are always cooked
See Annex CB.1 Microbiological Hazards
Minor Must CB 5.3.2
Level v5
The risk assessment must consider potential microbial, chemical and

physical pollution of all sources of irrigation/fertigation water.
Minor Must CPCC more comprehensive by

including pre-harvest activities.
A risk assessment that takes into consideration, at a minimum, the following

shall be performed and documented:
At a minimum, the risk assessment shall cover:
- Identification of the water sources and their historical testing results (if
applicable).
- Irrigation Method(s) of application (see CB Annex 1 for examples).
- Timing of irrigation water use (during crop growth stage).
- Contact of irrigation water with the crop.
Type of crop:
- Crops that can be eaten raw and which do not have a protective skin that
is removed before eating
Crops that can be eaten raw and either have no protective skin that is
removed before eating or do have some risk or history of pathogen
contamination
- Crops that can be eaten raw and either have a protective skin that is
removed before eating, or grow clear of the ground or have no significant
history of pathogen contamination.
- Crops that are always cooked
See Annex CB.1 Microbiological Hazards
- Characteristics of the crop and the growth stage.
- Purity of the water used for PPP applications. PPP must be mixed in water
whose quality does not compromise the effectiveness of the application. Any
dissolved soil, organic matter or minerals in the water can neutralize the
chemicals. For guidance, producers must obtain the required water
standards from the product label, the literature provided by the chemical
manufacturers, or seek advice from a qualified agronomist.
Strengthen requirement by review

of management.
Strengthen environmental and food
safety standards.
Separate physical and chemical
pollution of water from
microbiological, which is a major
must under the Fruit and Vegetable
module (V5 FV 4.1.1)
The risk assessment shall be reviewed by the management every year and
updated any time there is a change made to the system or a situation
occurs that could introduce an opportunity to contaminate the system. The
risk assessment shall address potential physical (e.g. excessive sediment
load, rubbish, plastic bags, bottles) and chemical hazards and hazard
control procedures for the water distribution system.
CP CB. 6.3.3
Is irrigation water analyzed at a frequency in line with the risk assessment

(CB.6.3.2)?

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Minor Must CB 5.3.3
Is irrigation water used on pre-harvest activities analyzed at a frequency in

line with the risk assessment (CB 5.3.2) taking into account current sector
specific standards (CB 6.3.2)?
Minor Must More comprehensive wording.

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Level v5
CC CB. 6.3.3
The water analysis is carried out at a frequency according to the results of Minor Must CB 5.3.3
the risk assessment, which takes the characteristics of the crop into
account. Samples are to be taken at exit point of the irrigation system or the
nearest practical sampling point.
The water analysis is carried out at a frequency according to the results of Minor Must Clearer instructions to producers.
the risk assessment, which takes the characteristics of the crop into
account. Samples are to be taken at exit point of the irrigation system or the
Adaptation to NA for Flowers and
ornamentals.
nearest practical sampling point.
Water testing shall be part of the water management plan as directed by the
water risk assessment and current sector specific standards or relevant
regulations for the crops being grown. There shall be a written procedure for
water testing during the production and harvest season, which includes
frequency of sampling, who is taking the samples, where the sample is
taken, how the sample is collected, the type of test, and the acceptance
criteria.
NA for sub-scope Flowers and Ornamentals.
CP CB. 6.3.4
According to the risk assessment in CB.6.3.2, does the laboratory analysis

consider microbial contaminants?
According to the risk assessment in CB 6.3.2 CB 5.3.2 and current sector

Minor Must
specific standards, does the laboratory analysis consider microbial
contaminants chemical and physical contamination, and is the laboratory
accredited against ISO17025 or by competent national authorities for testing
water?
CC CB. 6.3.4
According to the risk analysis (if there is a risk of microbial contaminants),

laboratory analysis provides a documented record of the relevant microbial
contaminants through a laboratory analysis.
Minor Must CB 5.3.4
Minor Must CB 5.3.4
According to the risk analysis (if there is a risk of microbial contaminants),

laboratory analysis provides a documented record of the relevant microbial
contaminants through a laboratory analysis.
If according to the risk assessment and current sector specific standards
there is a risk of contamination, the laboratory analysis provides a record of
the relevant identified chemical and physical contaminants.
Analysis results from an appropriate laboratory accredited against ISO
17025 or equivalent standard, or laboratories approved for water testing by
the local competent authorities are available.
More comprehensive requirement

considering chemical contaminants.
Broader criteria adding industry
standards.
Minor Must More comprehensive requirement

considering chemical contaminants.
Broader criteria adding industry
standards.
Adaptation to NA for Flowers and
ornamentals
CP CB. 6.3.5
Does a suitable laboratory carry out the analysis?
Recom.
Improve structure
Clearer match with compliance
criteria.
Change level: Strengthen food
safety
CC CB. 6.3.5
Analysis results from appropriate laboratories, capable of performing

microbiological analyses up to ISO 17025 level, or equivalent standard,
should be available.
Recom.
Improve structure
Clearer match with compliance
criteria.
Change level: Strengthen food
safety

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If the risk analysis so requires, have adverse results been acted upon
before the next harvest cycle?
Minor Must CB 5.3.5
Level v5
If the risk analysis so requires, have adverse results been acted upon
before the next harvest cycle?
Minor Must More precise compliance criteria.
Avoid long term non-compliances

Are corrective action taken based on adverse results from the risk
assessment before the next harvest cycle?
CC CB. 6.3.6
Records are available of corrective actions and/or decisions taken.
Minor Must CB 5.3.5
Records are available of corrective actions and/or decisions taken.
Minor Must More precise compliance criteria.
Where required, corrective actions and documentation are available as part

of the management plan as identified in the water risk assessment and
current sector specific standards.
CB. 6.4
CP CB. 6.4.1
Supply of Irrigation/Fertigation Water

CB 5.4
To protect the environment, is water abstracted from a sustainable source? Minor Must
CC CB. 6.4.1
Sustainable sources are sources that supply enough water under normal
(average) conditions.
Minor Must
CP CB. 6.4.2
Has advice on abstraction been sought from water authorities, where

necessary?
Minor Must CB 5.4.1
CC CB. 6.4.2
Where necessary, there must be written communication on this subject (e.g. Minor Must CB 5.4.1
letter, license, etc.).
Supply of Irrigation/Fertigation Water

DELETED (covered by v5 CB 5.4.1 - Minor Must and v5 CB 5.4.2 - Major
Must)
Covered by the following 2

requirements (compliance with legal
requirements)
Covered by the following 2
DELETED (covered by v5 CB 5.4.1 - Minor Must and v5 CB 5.4.2 - Major
requirements (compliance with legal
Must)
requirements)
Has advice on abstraction been sought from water authorities, where
Minor Must More comprehensive requirement
necessary?
regarding water use (extensive not
only to water extraction, but also to
storage, etc.)
Where legally required, are there valid permits/licenses available for all farm
water extraction, water storage infrastructure, on-farm usage and, where
appropriate, any subsequent water discharge?
Where necessary, there must be written communication on this subject (e.g. Minor Must More precise compliance criteria
according to proposed control point.
letter, license, etc.).
There are valid permits/licenses available issued by the competent authority
for all farm water extraction; water storage infrastructure; all on-farm water
usage including but not restricted to irrigation, product washing or flotation
processes; and where legally required, for water discharge into river
courses or other environmentally sensitive areas. These permits/licenses
shall be available for inspection and have valid dates.
CP
Major Must CB 5.4.2
CC
Major Must CB 5.4.2
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Major Must Covers function of V4 CB 6.4.1.

NEW
which required obtention of water
Where the water permits/licenses indicate specific restrictions, do the water
from sustainable source.
usage and discharge records confirm that the management has complied
with these?
Major Must More precise compliance criteria
NEW
according to proposed control point.
It is not unusual for specific conditions to be set in the permits/licenses,
such as hourly, daily, weekly, monthly or yearly extraction volumes or usage
rates. Records shall be maintained and available to demonstrate that these
conditions are being met.
NEW
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Are water storage facilities present and well maintained to take advantage
of periods of maximum water availability?
Recom.
Strengthen responsible use of water

by controlling conditions of water
storage facilities.
CC
CB 5.5.1
Recom.
NEW
Where the farm is located in areas of seasonal water availability, there are
water storage facilities for water use during periods when water availability is
low. Where required, they are legally authorized, in a good state of repair,
and appropriately fenced/secured to prevent accidents.

storage facilities.
CP CB. 7.1
CC CB. 7.1
INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT
Level
Clause
v5
CP
CB. 7
CB 6
INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) involves the careful consideration of all

available pest control techniques and the subsequent integration of
appropriate measures that discourage the development of pest populations,
and keeps plant protection products and other interventions to levels that
are economically justified and reduce or minimize risks to human health
and the environment. An IPM Toolbox (Annex CB.3) has been elaborated
to provide alternative actions for the application of IPM techniques in the
commercial production of agricultural and horticultural crops. Given the
natural variation on pest development for the different crops and areas, any
IPM system must be implemented in the context of local physical (climatic,
topographical etc), biological (pest complex, natural enemy complex, etc.)
and economical conditions.
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) involves the careful consideration of all

available pest control techniques and the subsequent integration of
appropriate measures that discourage the development of pest populations,
and keeps plant protection products and other interventions to levels that
are economically justified and reduce or minimize risks to human health
and the environment. An IPM Toolbox (Annex CB.3 CB 2 ) has been
elaborated developed to provide alternative actions for the application of
IPM techniques in the commercial production of agricultural and
horticultural crops. Given the natural variation on pest development for the
different crops and areas, any IPM system must shall be implemented in
the context of local physical (climatic, topographical etc.), biological (pest
complex, natural enemy complex, etc.), and economical conditions.
Has assistance with implementation of IPM systems been obtained through Minor Must CB 6.1
training or advice?
Where an external adviser has provided assistance, training and technical
Minor Must CB 6.1
competence must be demonstrated via official qualifications, specific
training courses, etc., unless employed for that purpose by a competent
organization (e.g. official advisory services).
Where the technically responsible person is the producer, experience must
be complemented by technical knowledge (e.g. access to IPM technical
literature, specific training course attendance, etc.) and/or the use of tools
(software, on farm detection methods, etc.).
Has assistance with the implementation of IPM systems been obtained

through training or advice?
Where an external adviser has provided assistance, training and technical
competence must shall be demonstrated via official qualifications, specific
training courses, etc., unless this person has been employed for that
purpose by a competent organization (e.g. official advisory services).
CB.7.2 to 7.4: Can the producer show evidence of implementation of at

least one activity that falls in the category of:
CB.6.2 to 6.5: Can the producer show evidence of implementation at least

one activity implementing activities that falls in fall under the category of:
CP CB. 7.2
"Prevention"?
CC CB. 7.2
The producer can show evidence of implementing at least one activity that Major Must CB 6.2
includes the adoption of production practices that could reduce the incidence
and intensity of pest attacks, thereby reducing the need for intervention.

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Major Must CB 6.2
Minor Must
Minor Must Clerarer wording
Where the technically responsible person is the producer, experience must

shall be complemented by technical knowledge (e.g. access to IPM
technical literature, specific training course attendance, etc.) and/or the use
of tools (software, on-farm detection methods, etc.).
Adapt wording to new requirement

for two activities from some
categories
"Prevention"?
Major Must
The producer can shall show evidence of implementing at least one activity
two activities per registered crop that includes include the adoption of
production practices that could reduce the incidence and intensity of pest
attacks, and thereby reducing the need for intervention.
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CP CB. 7.3
"Observation and Monitoring"?
Major Must CB 6.3
"Observation and Monitoring"?
Major Must
CC CB. 7.3
The producer can show evidence of a) implementing at least one activity

that will determine when, and to what extent, pests and their natural
enemies are present, and b) using this information to plan what pest
management techniques are required.
Major Must CB 6.3
The producer can shall show evidence of a) implementing at least one

activity two activities per registered crop that will determine when and to
what extent pests and their natural enemies are present, and b) using this
information to plan what pest management techniques are required.
Major Must Reinforce IPM requirements.
CP CB. 7.4
"Intervention"?
Major Must CB 6.4
"Intervention"?
Major Must
CC CB. 7.4
The producer show evidence that in situations where pest attacks adversely Major Must CB 6.4
affects the economic value of a crop, intervention with specific pest control
methods will take place. Where possible, non-chemical approaches must be
considered.
CP CB. 7.5
Have anti-resistance label and/or other recommendations been followed to

maintain the effectiveness of available plant protection products?
CC CB. 7.5
When the level of a pest, disease or weed requires repeated controls in the Minor Must CB 6.5
crops, there is evidence that anti-resistance recommendations (where
available) are followed.
CB. 8
PLANT PROTECTION PRODUCTS
Minor Must CB 6.5
CB 7
In situations where pest attack will adversely affect the economic value of a
crop, it may be necessary to intervene with specific pest control methods,
including plant protection products (PPP). The correct use, handling and
storage of plant protection products are essential.
CB. 8.1
CP CB. 8.1.1
CC CB. 8.1.1
CP CB. 8.1.2
CC CB. 8.1.2
CP CB. 8.1.3
The producer shall show evidence that in situations where pest attacks
Major Must Clearer wording.
adversely affect the economic value of a crop, intervention with specific pest
control methods will take place. Where possible, non-chemical approaches
Explain a scenario which
must shall be considered. Not applicable when the producer did not need to
occasionally was misunderstood.
intervene.
Have anti-resistance label and /or other recommendations, either on the
Minor Must Clearer wordign to avoid
label or other sources, been followed to maintain the effectiveness of
misunderstandings.
available plant protection products?
When the level of a pest, disease or weed requires repeated controls in the Minor Must
crops, there is evidence that anti-resistance recommendations (where
available) are followed.

In situations where a pest attack will adversely affect the economic value
of a crop, it may be necessary to intervene with using specific pest control
methods, including plant protection products (PPP). The correct use,
handling and storage of plant protection products are essential.
Choice of Plant Protection Products

Is a current list kept of plant protection products that are authorized in the
country of production for use on crops being grown?
A list is available for the commercial brand names of plant protection
products (including their active ingredient composition or beneficial
organisms) that are authorized on crops being, or which have been, grown
on the farm under GLOBALG.A.P. within the last 12 months.
Do producers only use plant protection products that are currently
authorized in the country of use for the target crop (i.e. where such official
registration scheme exists)?
All the plant protection products applied are officially and currently
authorized or permitted by the appropriate governmental organization in the
country of application. Where no official registration scheme exists, refer to
the GLOBALG.A.P. Guideline (Annex CB.4) on this subject and FAO
International Code of Conduct on the Distribution and Use of Pesticides.
Refer also to Annex CB.4 for cases where producer takes part in legal field
trials for final approval of PPP by the local government. No N/A.
CB 7.1
Minor Must CB 7.1.1
Is the plant protection product applied appropriate for the target as

recommended on the product label?
Major Must CB 7.1.3

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Minor Must CB 7.1.1
Major Must CB 7.1.2
Major Must CB 7.1.2
Choice of Plant Protection Products

Is a current list kept of plant protection products that are authorized in the
country of production for use on crops being grown?
A list is available for the commercial brand names of plant protection
products (including their active ingredient composition or beneficial
organisms) that are authorized on crops being, or which have been, grown
on the farm under GLOBALG.A.P. within the last 12 months.
Does the producers producer only use plant protection products that are
currently authorized in the country of use for the target crop (i.e. where such
an official registration scheme exists)?
All the plant protection products applied are officially and currently
authorized or permitted by the appropriate governmental organization in the
country of application. Where no official registration scheme exists, refer to
the GLOBALG.A.P. Guideline (Annex CB.4 CB 3) on this subject and as well
as the FAO International Code of Conduct on the Distribution and Use of
Pesticides. Refer also to Annex CB.4 CB 3 for cases where the producer
takes part in legal field trials for final approval of PPPs by the local
government. No N/A.
Is the plant protection product that has been applied appropriate for the
target as recommended on the product label?
Minor Must
Minor Must
Major Must
Major Must
Major Must

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All the plant protection products applied to the crop are suitable and can be Major Must CB 7.1.3
justified (according to label recommendations or official registration body
publication) for the pest, disease, weed or target of the plant protection
product intervention. If the producer uses off-label PPP, there must be
evidence of official approval for use of that PPP on that crop in that country.
No N/A.
All the plant protection products applied to the crop are suitable and can be Major Must
justified (according to label recommendations or official registration body
publication) for the pest, disease, weed or target of the plant protection
product intervention. If the producer uses an off-label PPP, there must shall
be evidence of official approval for use of that PPP on that crop in that
country. No N/A.
CP CB. 8.1.4
Are invoices of registered plant protection products kept?
Minor Must CB 7.1.4
Are invoices of registered plant protection products kept?
CC CB. 8.1.4
Invoices of the registered plant protection products used must be kept for
record keeping and available at the time of the external inspection. No N/A.
Minor Must CB 7.1.4
Invoices or packing slips of the registered all plant protection products used Minor Must Avoid situations where the invoice
and/or stored must shall be kept for record keeping and available at the time
of only one of the products is kept
of the external inspection. No N/A.
as an example for the
GLOBALG.A.P. inspection, when
evidence of purchase shall be kept
for all PPP.
Minor Must
Packing slips are introduced as

alternative valid evidence, as many
times the producers don't keep
invoices (they are kept by the
accountant), but packing slips may
be kept.
CB. 8.2
CP CB. 8.2.1
Advice on Quantity and Type of Plant Protection Production

Do competent persons make the choice of plant protection products?
CB 7.2
Major Must CB 7.2.1
Advice on Quantity and Type of Plant Protection Production

Do competent persons make the choice of plant protection products?
Major Must Clearer wording
Are the persons selecting the plant protection products competent to make
that choice?
CC CB. 8.2.1
Where the plant protection product records show that the technically
responsible person making the choice of the plant protection products is a
qualified adviser, technical competence can be demonstrated via official
qualifications or specific training course attendance certificates. Fax and emails from advisors, governments, etc. are allowable.
Major Must CB 7.2.1
responsible person making the choice of plant protection products is the
producer, experience must be complemented by technical knowledge that
can be demonstrated via technical documentation (e.g. product technical
literature, specific training course attendance, etc.).
CB. 8.3
8.3.1 to 8.3.10: Are records of all plant protection product applications
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responsible person making the choice of the plant protection products is a
qualified adviser, technical competence can shall be demonstrated via
official qualifications or specific training course attendance certificates. Fax
and e-mails from advisers, governments, etc. are allowable permissible.
responsible person making the choice of plant protection products is the
producer, experience must shall be complemented by technical knowledge
that can be demonstrated via technical documentation (e.g. product
technical literature, specific training course attendance, etc.).
CB 7.3
RELOCATED (v5 CB 7.3.1)
Introduced in V5 CB 7.3.1

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Crop name and/or variety?
Major Must CB 7.3.1
All plant protection product application records specify the crop and/or
variety treated. No N/A.
Major Must CB 7.3.1
Level v5
Are records of all plant protection product applications kept and do they
include the following minimum criteria:
- Crop name and/or variety
- Application location
- Date and end time of application
- Product trade name and active ingredient
- Pre-harvest interval
Major Must Improve structure
Incorporates CB 8.3.1., CB 8.3.2.,

CB 8.3.3., CB 8.3.4. and CB 8.3.10.
(all major must in v4)
All plant protection product application records shall specify:

Major Must
- The crop and/or variety treated. No N/A.
- The geographical area, the name or reference of the farm, and the field,
orchard or greenhouse where the crop is located. No N/A.
- The exact dates (day/month/year) and end time of the application. The
actual date (end date, if applied more than one day) of application shall be
recorded. Producers need not record end times, but in these cases it shall
be considered that application was done at the end of the day recorded.
This information shall be used to crosscheck compliance with the preharvest intervals. No N/A.
- The complete trade name (including formulation) and active ingredient or
beneficial organism with scientific name. The active ingredient shall be
recorded or it shall be possible to connect the trade name information to the
active ingredient. No N/A.
- The pre-harvest interval has been recorded for all plant protection product
applications where a pre-harvest interval is stated on the product label or, if
not on label, as stated by an official source. No N/A unless Flowers and
Ornamentals Certification.
Improve structure
Incorporates CB 8.3.1., CB 8.3.2.,
CB 8.3.3., CB 8.3.4. and CB 8.3.10.
(all major must in v4)
CP CB. 8.3.2
Application location?
Major Must
DELETED (included in v5 CB 7.3.1 - Major Must)
Improve structure
CC CB. 8.3.2
All plant protection product application records specify the geographical

area, the name or reference of the farm, and the field, orchard or
greenhouse where the crop is located. No N/A.
Application date?
Major Must
Improve structure
Major Must
Improve structure
Major Must
Improve structure
Major Must
Improve structure
Major Must
Improve structure
Improve structure
Minor Must CB 7.3.2
7.3.2 to 7.3.7: Are records of all plant protection product applications kept
and do they also include the following criteria:
Operator?
CP CB. 8.3.3
CC CB. 8.3.3
CP CB. 8.3.4
CC CB. 8.3.4
CP CB. 8.3.5
All plant protection product application records specify the exact dates
(day/month/year) of the application. Record the actual date (end date, if
applied more than one day) of application. No N/A.
Product trade name and active ingredient?
All plant protection product application records shall specify the complete
trade name (including formulation) and active ingredient or beneficial
organism with scientific name. The active ingredient must be recorded or it
must be possible to connect the trade name information to the active
ingredient. No N/A.
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The operator applying plant protection products has been identified in the
records. If a single individual makes all the applications, it is acceptable to
record the operator details only once. No N/A.
Minor Must CB 7.3.2
The operator applying plant protection products has been identified in the
records. Full name and/or signature of the responsible operator/s applying
the plant protection products shall be recorded. For electronic software
systems, measures shall be in place to ensure authenticity of records. If a
single individual makes all the applications, it is acceptable to record the
operator details only once. If there is a team of workers doing the
application, all of them need to be listed in the records. No N/A.
Minor Must Clearer criteria with improved

reliability of information.
CP CB. 8.3.6
Justification for application?
Minor Must CB 7.3.3
Justification for application?
Minor Must
CC CB. 8.3.6
The name of the pest(s), disease(s) and/or weed(s) treated is documented

in all plant protection product application records. If common names are
used then they must correspond to the names stated on the label. No N/A.
Minor Must CB 7.3.3
CP CB. 8.3.7
Technical authorization for application?
Minor Must CB 7.3.4
The name of the pest(s), disease(s) and/or weed(s) treated is documented Minor Must
in all plant protection product application records. If common names are
used, then they must shall correspond to the names stated on the label. No
N/A.
Technical authorization for application?
Minor Must
CC CB. 8.3.7
The technically responsible person making the decision of the use and the
Minor Must CB 7.3.4
doses of the plant protection product(s) being applied has been identified in
the records. No N/A.
The technically responsible person making the decision of on the use and
the doses of the plant protection product(s) being applied has been
identified in the records. If a single individual authorizes all the applications,
it is acceptable to record this person's details only once. No N/A.
Minor Must Clarify a that a usual scenario

where only one person makes the
recommendations for use of PPP
CP CB. 8.3.8
Product quantity applied?
Minor Must CB 7.3.5
Product quantity applied?
Minor Must
CC CB. 8.3.8
All plant protection product application records specify the amount of

product to be applied in weight or volume or the total quantity of water (or
other carrier medium) and dosage in g/l or internationally recognized
measures for the plant protection product. No N/A.
Application machinery used?
Minor Must CB 7.3.5
All plant protection product application records specify the amount of

product to be applied in weight or volume or the total quantity of water (or
other carrier medium) and dosage dose in g/l or internationally recognized
measures for the plant protection product. No N/A.
Application machinery used?
Minor Must
CP CB. 8.3.9
CC CB. 8.3.9
Minor Must CB 7.3.6
The application machinery type (e.g. knapsack, high volume, U.L.V., via the Minor Must CB 7.3.6
irrigation system, dusting, fogger, aerial, or another method), for all the plant
protection products applied (if there are various units, these are identified
individually), are detailed in all plant protection product application records.
No N/A.
Minor Must
The application machinery type (e.g. knapsack, high volume, U.L.V., via the Minor Must
irrigation system, dusting, fogger, aerial, or another method) for all the plant
protection products applied (if there are various units, these are identified
individually) are is detailed in all plant protection product application records.
If it is always the same unit of application machinery (e.g. only 1 boom
sprayer), it is acceptable to record the details only once. No N/A.
CP CB. 8.3.10 Pre-harvest interval?
Major Must
Improve structure
CC CB. 8.3.10 The pre-harvest interval has been recorded for all plant protection product
applications where a pre-harvest interval is stated on the product label or if
not on label, as stated by official source. No N/A, unless Flowers and
Ornamentals Certification.
CP
Major Must
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CB 7.3.7
NEW
Weather conditions at time of application?
Minor Must Fill an important gap in relation to

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CC
CB 7.3.8
Level v5
Minor Must Fill an important gap in relation to

NEW
the use of pesticides.
Local weather conditions (e.g. wind, sunny/covered and humidity) affecting
effectiveness of treatment or drift to neighboring crops shall be recorded for
all PPP applications. This may be in the form of pictograms with tick boxes,
text information, or another viable system on the record. N/A for covered
crops.
Minor Must Introduce requirements to address
NEW
a usual root cause for the presence
Does the producer take active measures to prevent pesticide drift to
of PPP residues on the fruit.
neighboring plots?
CB 7.3.8
Minor Must Introduce requirements to address

NEW
The producer shall take active measures to avoid the risk of pesticide drift
from own plots to neighboring production areas. This may include, but is not
limited to, knowledge of what neighbors are growing, maintenance of spray
equipment, etc.
CB 7.3.9
NEW
Does the producer take active measures to prevent pesticide drift from
neighboring plots?
Recom.
Introduce requirements to address

Requirement is introduced as a
recommendation because of the
higher difficulty for producers to
prevent drift from neighbouring
plots.
CB 7.3.9
CB. 8.4
CP CB. 8.4.1
Pre-Harvest Interval (Not Applicable for Flowers and Ornamentals)

Have the registered pre-harvest intervals been observed?

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CB 7.4
Major Must CB 7.4.1
NEW
The producer shall take active measures to avoid the risk of pesticide drift
from adjacent plots e.g. by making agreements and organizing
communication with producers from neighboring plots in order to eliminate
the risk for undesired pesticide drift, by planting vegetative buffers at the
edges of cropped fields, and by increasing pesticide sampling on such
fields. N/A if not identified as risk.
Pre-Harvest Interval (Not Applicable for Flowers and Ornamentals)

Have the registered pre-harvest intervals been observed complied with?
Recom.
Introduce requirements to address

Requirement is introduced as a
recommendation because of the
higher difficulty for producers to
prevent drift from neighbouring
plots.
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Major Must CB 7.4.1

The producer can demonstrate that all pre-harvest intervals have been
observed for plant protection products applied to the crops, through the use
of clear records such as plant protection product application records and
crop harvest dates. Specifically in continuous harvesting situations, there
are systems in place in the field, orchard or greenhouse (e.g. warning signs,
time of application etc.) to ensure compliance with all pre-harvest intervals.
Refer to 8.6.2. No N/A, unless Flowers and Ornamentals production.
The producer can shall demonstrate that all pre-harvest intervals have been Major Must Clrearer wording
observed complied with for plant protection products applied to the crops,
through the use of clear records such as plant protection product application
records and crop harvest dates. Specifically in continuous harvesting
situations, there are systems in place in the field, orchard or greenhouse
(e.g. warning signs, time of application etc.) to ensure compliance with all
pre-harvest intervals. Refer to 8.6.2. CB 7.6.4. No N/A, unless Flowers and
Ornamentals production.
CB. 8.5
CP CB. 8.5.1
Disposal of Surplus Application Mix

CB 7.5
Is surplus application mix or tank washings disposed of in a way that does
Minor Must CB 7.5.1
not compromise food safety and the environment?
Applying surplus spray and tank washings to the crop is a first priority under Minor Must CB 7.5.1
the condition that the overall label dose rate is not exceeded. Surplus mix or
tank washings are disposed of in a manner that does compromise neither
food safety nor the environment. Records are kept. No N/A.
Disposal of Surplus Application Mix

Is surplus application mix or tank washings disposed of in a way that does
Minor Must
not compromise food safety and the environment?
Applying surplus spray and tank washings to the crop is a first priority under Minor Must
the condition that the overall label dose rate is not exceeded. Surplus mix or
tank washings are shall be disposed of in a manner that does compromise
neither food safety nor the environment. Records are kept. No N/A.
Plant Protection Product Residue Analysis (N/A for Flowers and

CB 7.6.
Ornamental production)
Can the producer demonstrate that information regarding the Country(ies) of Major Must CB 7.6.1
Destinations (i.e. market in which the producer intends to trade) Maximum
Residue Levels (MRLs) is available?
CC CB. 8.5.1
CB. 8.6
CC CB. 8.6.1
Major Must CB 7.6.1

The producer or the producer's customer must have available a list of
current applicable MRLs for all market(s) in which produce is intended to be
traded (domestic and/or international). The MRLs will be identified by either
demonstrating communication with clients confirming the intended
market(s), or by selecting the specific country(ies) (or group of countries) in
which produce is intending to be traded, and presenting evidence of
compliance with a residue screening system that meets the current
applicable country(ies) MRLs. Where a group of countries is targeted
together for trading the residue screening system must meet the strictest
current applicable MRLs in the group. Refer to Annex CB 5 Residue
Analysis.
Plant Protection Product Residue Analysis (N/A for Flowers and

Ornamental production)
Can the producer demonstrate that information regarding the Maximum
Residue Levels (MRLs) of the country(ies) of destinations destination (i.e.
market(s) in which the producer intends to trade) Maximum Residue Levels
(MRLs) is available?
The producer or the producer's customer must shall have available a list of Major Must
current applicable MRLs for all market(s) in which produce is intended to be
traded (domestic and/or international). The MRLs will shall be identified by
either demonstrating communication with clients confirming the intended
market(s), or by selecting the specific country(ies) (or group of countries) in
which produce is intending to be traded, and presenting evidence of
compliance with a residue screening system that meets the current
applicable country(ies') MRLs of that country. Where a group of countries is
targeted together for trading, the residue screening system must shall meet
the strictest current applicable MRLs in the group. Refer to Annex CB 5 CB.
4 Residue Analysis.
CP CB. 8.6.2
Has action been taken to meet the MRLs of the market the producer is
Major Must CB 7.6.2
intending to trade the produce in?
Major Must CB 7.6.2
Where the MRLs of the market in which the producer is intending to trade
the produce in are stricter than those of the country of production, the
producer or the producer's customer can demonstrate that during the
production cycle these MRLs have been taken into account (i.e. modification
where necessary of plant protection product application regime and/or use
of produce residue testing results).
Has action been taken to meet the MRLs of the market in which the
Major Must
producer is intending to trade the produce in?
Where the MRLs of the market in which the producer is intending to trade
Major Must
the produce in are stricter than those of the country of production, the
producer or the producer's customer can shall demonstrate that during the
production cycle these MRLs have been taken into account (i.e. modification
where necessary of plant protection product application regime and/or use
of produce residue testing results).
Has the producer completed a risk assessment to determine if the products Major Must CB 7.6.3
will be compliant with the MRLs in the country of destination?
Has the producer completed a risk assessment covering all registered

crops to determine if the products will be compliant with the MRLs in the
country of destination?
CP CB. 8.6.1
CC CB. 8.6.2
CP CB. 8.6.3

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Major Must New wording avoids situations

where risk assessments were not
done for all the crops in the scope
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CP CB. 8.6.4
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Major Must CB 7.6.3

The risk assessment evaluates the PPP use and the potential risk of MRL
exceedance. The risk assessment shall be based on the criteria explained in
Annex CB 6 Guidance to MRL Exceedances.
Is there evidence of residue tests, based on the results of the risk

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Major Must CB 7.6.4
Level v5
The risk assessment evaluates shall cover all registered crops and evaluate Major Must
the PPP use and the potential risk of MRL exceedance. The risk
assessment shall be based on the criteria explained in Annex CB.6
Guidance to MRL Exceedances.
Risk assessments normally conclude that there is a need to undertake
residue analysis and identify the number of analyses, when and where to
take the samples, and the type of analysis according to Annex CB 5
Maximum Residue Limit Exceedance Risk Assessment.
A risk assessment that concludes that there is no need to undertake residue
analysis shall have identified that there is:
- A track history of 4 or more years of analytical verification without detecting
incidences (e.g. exceedances, use of non-authorized PPPs, etc.); and
- No or minimal use of PPPs; and
- No use of PPP close to harvesting (spraying to harvest interval is much
bigger than the PPP pre-harvest interval); and
- A risk assessment validated by an independent third party (e.g. CB
inspector, expert, etc.) or the customer.
Exceptions to these conditions could be those crops where there is no use
of PPPs and the environment is very controlled, and for these reasons the
industry does not normally undertake PPP residue analysis (mushrooms
could be an example).
Is there evidence of residue tests, based on the results of the risk

assessment?
Clearer wording according to
expected compliance ("per crop")
Improve organization of criteria
(move the last part of compliance
criterion v4 CB 8.6.4 to this point)
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Based on the outcome of the risk assessment, current documented Major Must CB 7.6.4
evidence or records must be available of plant protection product residue
analysis results for the GLOBALG.A.P. registered product crops, or of
participation in a third party plant protection product residue monitoring
system which is traceable to the farm. When residue tests are required as a
result of the risk assessment, the criteria relating to sampling procedures,
accredited labs, etc., must be followed.
take the samples and type of analysis according to Annex CB.6 Maximum
Residue Limit Risk Assessment.
incidences (e.g. exceedances, use of non-authorized PPPs, etc.) and
- No or minimal use of PPPs and
bigger than the PPP pre-harvest interval) and
inspector, expert, etc) or the customer
of PPPs, environment is very controlled and for these reasons the industry
does not normally undertake PPP residue analysis (mushrooms could be an
example).
Based on the outcome of the risk assessment, current documented

Major Must
evidence or records must shall be available of plant protection product
residue analysis results for the GLOBALG.A.P. registered product crops, or
of participation in a third party plant protection product residue monitoring
system which that is traceable to the farm and compliant with the minimum
requirements set in Annex CB 5. When residue tests are required as a
result of the risk assessment, the criteria relating to sampling procedures,
accredited labs, etc., must shall be followed. Analysis results have to be
traceable back to the specific producer and production site where the
sample comes from.
take the samples and type of analysis according to Annex CB.6 Maximum
Residue Limit Risk Assessment.
incidences (e.g. exceedances, use of non-authorized PPPs, etc.) and
- No or minimal use of PPPs and
bigger than the PPP pre-harvest interval) and
inspector, expert, etc) or the customer
of PPPs, environment is very controlled and for these reasons the industry
does not normally undertake PPP residue analysis (mushrooms could be an
example).
Clearer guidance for compliance

(added text). Reference to the
mandatory minimum requirements
for residue monitoring systems
defined in CB Annex 5.
8.6.5 to 8.6.7 If a residue analysis has been done, have the following been
complied with:
8.6.5 to 8.6.7 If a residue analysis has been done, have the following been
complied with:
7.6.5 to 7.6.7 When the risk assessment determines that it is necessary to
carry out residue analysis, is there evidence that:
New wording avoids

misinterpretation that happened
when these points considered all
this not applicable when no residue
test was taken, although the risk
assessment required to do so.
Better organization (last part of this

compliance criterion moved to v5
CB 7.6.3)
CP CB 8.6.5
Correct sampling procedures are followed?
Minor Must CB 7.6.5
Correct sampling procedures are followed?
Minor Must
CC CB 8.6.5
Documentary evidence exists demonstrating compliance with applicable

sampling procedures. See Annex CB 5 Residue Analysis.
Minor Must CB 7.6.5
Documented evidence exists demonstrating compliance with applicable

sampling procedures. See Annex CB 5 CB. 4 Residue Analysis.
Minor Must Correction
CP CB 8.6.6
Laboratory used for residue testing is accredited by a competent national

authority to ISO 17025 or equivalent standard?
Minor Must CB 7.6.6
The laboratory used for residue testing is accredited by a competent

national authority to ISO 17025 or equivalent standard?
Minor Must

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CC CB 8.6.6
Minor Must CB 7.6.6

There is clear documented evidence (on letterhead, copies of
accreditations, etc.) that the laboratories used for plant protection product
residue analysis have been accredited, or are in the process of accreditation
to the applicable scope by a competent national authority to ISO 17025 or
an equivalent standard. In all cases, the laboratories must show evidence of
participation in proficiency tests (e.g. FAPAS must be available). See Annex
CB 5 Residue Analysis.
There is clear documented evidence (on letterhead, copies of

Minor Must Correction
accreditations, etc.) that the laboratories used for plant protection product
residue analysis have been accredited, or are in the process of accreditation
to the applicable scope by a competent national authority to ISO 17025 or
an equivalent standard. In all cases, the laboratories must shall show
evidence of participation in proficiency tests (e.g. FAPAS must be
available). See Annex CB 5 CB. 4 Residue Analysis.
CP CB 8.6.7
An action plan is in place in the event of an MRL is exceeded?
An action plan is in place in the event of an MRL is exceeded?
CC CB 8.6.7
There is a clear documented procedure of the remedial steps and actions

Major Must CB 7.6.7
(this will include communication to customers, product tracking exercise,
etc.) to be taken where a plant protection product residue analysis indicates
an MRL (either of the country of production or the countries in which the
harvested product is intended to be traded in if different) is exceeded. See
Annex CB 5 Residue Analysis.
There is a clear documented procedure of the remedial steps and actions

Major Must
(this will shall include communication to customers, product tracking
exercise, etc.) to be taken where a plant protection product residue analysis
indicates an MRL (either of the country of production or the countries in
which the harvested product is intended to be traded in, if different) is
exceeded. See Annex CB 5 CB. 4 Residue Analysis. This may be part of the
recall/withdrawal procedure required by AF. 9.1.
Plant Protection Product Storage

The plant protection product store must comply with basic rules to
ensure safe storage and use.
Are plant protection products stored in accordance with local regulations?
Plant Protection Product Storage

The plant protection product store must comply with basic rules to
ensure safe storage and use.
Are plant protection products stored in accordance with local regulations in a Major Must Improve structure
secure place with sufficient facilities for measuring and mixing them, and are
they kept in their original package?
Incorporates former v4 CB 8.7.1.
(major), CB 8.7.3. (major), CB
8.7.11. (major) and CB 8.7.14.
(major)
CB. 8.7
CP CB. 8.7.1
CC CB. 8.7.1
Major Must CB 7.6.7
CB 7.7
Major Must CB 7.7.1
The plant protection product storage facilities comply with all the appropriate Major Must CB 7.7.1
current national, regional and local legislation and regulations.
The plant protection product storage facilities shall:

- Comply with all the appropriate current national, regional and local
legislation and regulations.
- Be kept secure under lock and key. No N/A.
Major Must
Clarify that what is common
practice of having the this
procedure integrated in the
recall/withdrwal procedure is also
accepted.
Major Must Improve structure

Incorporates former v4 CB 8.7.1.
(major), CB 8.7.3. (major), CB
8.7.11. (major) and CB 8.7.14.
(major)
- Have measuring equipment whose graduation for containers and

calibration verification for scales been verified annually by the producer to
assure accuracy of mixtures, and are equipped with utensils (e.g. buckets,
water supply point, etc.), and they are kept clean for the safe and efficient
handling of all plant protection products that can be applied. This also
applies to the filling/mixing area if this is different. No N/A.
- Contain the plant protection products in their original containers and packs.
In the case of breakage only, the new package shall contain all the
information of the original label. Refer to CB. 7.9.1 No N/A.
8.7.2 to 8.7.8: Are plant protection products stored in a location that is:

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CP CB. 8.7.2
Sound?
Minor Must CB 7.7.2
CC CB. 8.7.2
The plant protection product storage facilities are built in a manner, which is Minor Must CB 7.7.2
structurally sound and robust. No N/A.
Level v5
Sound?
Minor Must
The plant protection product storage facilities are built in a manner, which
that is structurally sound and robust.
Minor Must Make explicit the expected

compliance about capacity and
other conditions of PPP storage.
Storage capacity shall be appropriate for the highest amount of PPPs that
need to be stored during the PPP application season, and the PPPs are
stored in a way that is not dangerous for the workers and does not create a
risk of cross-contamination between them or with other products. No N/A.
CP CB. 8.7.3
Secure?
Major Must
Improve structure
CC CB. 8.7.3
The plant protection product storage facilities are kept secure under lock
and key. No N/A.
Appropriate to the temperature conditions?
Major Must
Improve structure
Minor Must CB 7.7.3
Appropriate to the temperature conditions?
Minor Must
The plant protection products are stored according to label storage

requirements. No N/A.
Fire-resistant?
Minor Must CB 7.7.3
Minor Must
Minor Must
The plant protection products are stored according to label storage

requirements. No N/A.
DELETED
CC CB. 8.7.5
The plant protection product storage facilities are built of materials that are
fire resistant (Minimum requirement RF 30, i.e. 30 minutes resistance to
fire). No N/A.
Minor Must
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CP CB. 8.7.6
Well ventilated (in the case of walk-in storage)?
Minor Must CB 7.7.4
Well ventilated (in the case of walk-in storage)?
Minor Must
CC CB. 8.7.6
The plant protection product storage facilities have sufficient and constant
ventilation of fresh air to avoid a build up of harmful vapors. No N/A.
Minor Must CB 7.7.4
The plant protection product storage facilities have sufficient and constant
ventilation of fresh air to avoid a build-up of harmful vapors. No N/A.
Minor Must
CP CB. 8.7.7
Well lit?
Minor Must CB 7.7.5
Well lit?
Minor Must
CC CB. 8.7.7
The plant protection product storage facilities have or are located in areas
with sufficient illumination by natural or artificial lighting to ensure that all
product labels can be easily read while on the shelves. No N/A.
Minor Must CB 7.7.5
The plant protection product storage facilities have or are located in areas
with sufficient illumination by natural or artificial lighting to ensure that all
product labels can be easily read while on the shelves. No N/A.
Minor Must
CP CB. 8.7.8
Located away from other materials?
Minor Must CB 7.7.6
Located away from other materials?
Minor Must
CC CB. 8.7.8
The minimum requirement is to prevent cross contamination between plant

protection products and other materials by the use of a physical barrier
(wall, sheeting, etc.). No N/A.
Minor Must CB 7.7.6
CP CB. 8.7.9
Is all plant protection product storage shelving made of non-absorbent

material?
The plant protection product storage facilities are equipped with shelving
which is not absorbent in case of spillage (e.g. metal, rigid plastic, or
covered with impermeable liner, etc.).
Minor Must CB 7.7.7
The minimum requirement is to prevent cross contamination between plant Minor Must Clearer criterion
protection products and other surfaces or materials that may enter into
contact with the edible part of the crop by the use of a physical barrier (wall,
sheeting, etc.). No N/A.
Is all plant protection product storage shelving made of non-absorbent
Minor Must
material?
The plant protection product storage facilities are equipped with shelving
Minor Must
which that is not absorbent in case of spillage (e.g. metal, rigid plastic, or
covered with impermeable liner, etc.).
CP CB. 8.7.4
CC CB. 8.7.4
CP CB. 8.7.5
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Considered unnecessary as
storage shall always be according
to legislation anyways.
Considered unnecessary as
storage shall always be according
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CP CB. 8.7.10 Is the plant protection product storage facility able to retain spillage?
Minor Must CB 7.7.8
Is the plant protection product storage facility able to retain spillage?
Minor Must
CC CB. 8.7.10 The plant protection product storage facilities have retaining tanks or
products are bunded according to 110% of the volume of the largest
container of stored liquid, to ensure that there cannot be any leakage,
seepage or contamination to the exterior of the facility. No N/A.
Minor Must CB 7.7.8
The plant protection product storage facilities have retaining tanks or

products are bunded according to 110% of the volume of the largest
container of stored liquid, to ensure that there cannot be any leakage,
seepage or contamination to the exterior of the facility. No N/A.
Minor Must
CP CB. 8.7.11 Are there facilities for measuring and mixing plant protection products?
Major Must
Improve structure of CPCC
CC CB. 8.7.11 The plant protection product storage facilities or the plant protection product Major Must
filling/mixing area if this is different, have measuring equipment whose
graduation for containers and calibration verification for scales has been
verified annually by the producer to assure accuracy of mixtures and are
equipped with utensils (e.g. buckets, water supply point, etc.) for the safe
and efficient handling of all plant protection products which can be applied.
No N/A.
CP CB. 8.7.12 Are there facilities to deal with spillage?
Are there facilities to deal with spillage?
Minor Must CB 7.7.9
Minor Must CB 7.7.9

CC CB. 8.7.12 The plant protection product storage facilities and all designated fixed
filling/mixing areas are equipped with a container of absorbent inert material
such as sand, floor brush and dustpan and plastic bags, that must be
signposted and in a fixed location, to be used in case of spillage of plant
protection product. No N/A.
Minor Must
The plant protection product storage facilities and all designated fixed
Minor Must
filling/mixing areas are equipped with a container of absorbent inert material
such as sand, floor brush and dustpan and plastic bags that must be
signposted and in a fixed location to be used exclusively in case of spillage
of plant protection products. No N/A.
New wording eliminiates the

obligation of having the sign
identifying the spillage kit, but the
obligation to have it always present
and with dedicated use remains.
CP CB. 8.7.13 Are keys and access to the plant protection product storage facility limited to Minor Must CB 7.7.10 Are keys and access to the plant protection product storage facility limited to Minor Must
workers with formal training in the handling of plant protection products?
workers with formal training in the handling of plant protection products?
CC CB. 8.7.13 The plant protection product storage facilities are kept locked and physical Minor Must CB 7.7.10
access is only granted in the presence of persons who can demonstrate
formal training in the safe handling and use of plant protection products. No
N/A.
Major Must
CP CB. 8.7.14 Are all plant protection products stored in their original package?
CC CB. 8.7.14 All the plant protection products that are currently in the storage facility are
kept in the original containers and packs. In the case of breakage only, the
new package must contain all the information of the original label. Refer to
CB.8.9.1. No N/A.
CP CB. 8.7.15 Are plant protection products approved for use on the crops registered for
GLOBALG.A.P. Certification, stored separately within the storage facility,
from plant protection products used for other purposes?
Major Must

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Minor Must CB 7.7.11 Are plant protection products approved for use on the crops registered for
GLOBALG.A.P. Certification, stored separately within the storage facility
from plant protection products used for other purposes?
CC CB. 8.7.15 Plant protection products used for purposes other than for registered and/or Minor Must CB 7.7.11
certified crops (i.e. use in garden etc.) are clearly identified and stored
separately in the plant protection product store.
Minor Must CB 7.7.12
CP CB. 8.7.16 Are liquids not stored on shelves above powders?
CC CB. 8.7.16 All the plant protection products that are liquid formulations are stored on
shelving, which is never above those products that are powder or granular
formulations. No N/A.
The plant protection product storage facilities are kept locked and physical Minor Must
access is only granted in the presence of persons who can demonstrate
formal training in the safe handling and use of plant protection products. No
N/A.
Minor Must
Plant protection products used for purposes other than for registered and/or Minor Must
certified crops (i.e. use in garden etc.) are clearly identified and stored
separately in the plant protection product store.
Are liquids not stored on shelves above powders?
Minor Must
Minor Must CB 7.7.12 All the plant protection products that are liquid formulations are stored on
shelving which that is never above those products that are powder or
granular formulations. No N/A.
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CP CB. 8.7.17 Is there an up-to-date plant protection product stock inventory or record of
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Level

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v5
Level v5
Minor Must CB 7.7.13 Is there an up-to-date plant protection product stock inventory or calculation Minor Must Introduce a more practical
of stock with incoming PPPs and records of use available?
approach
CC CB. 8.7.17 A stock inventory that indicates the contents of the store (type and amount ) Minor Must CB 7.7.13 A stock inventory that indicates the contents of the store (type and amount ) Minor Must Eliminate the 3 months and includes
is available and it is updated at least once very 3 months.
is available and it is updated at least once very 3 months.
the "bottle measure" for a more
practical approach.
The stock inventory (type and amount of PPPs storednumber of units, e.g.
bottles, is allowed) shall be updated within a month after there is a
movement of the stock (in and out). The stock update can be calculated by
registration of supply (invoices or other records of incoming PPPs) and use
(treatments/applications), but there shall be regular checks of the actual
content to avoid deviations with calculations.
CB. 8.8
CP CB. 8.8.1
Plant Protection Product Handling (N/A if no Plant Protection Product

Handling)
Are all workers who have contact with plant protection products submitted
voluntarily to annual health checks?
CB 7.8
Recom.
CB 7.8.1
Plant Protection Product Handling (N/A if no Plant Protection Product

Handling)
Are all workers who have contact with plant protection products submitted
voluntarily to annual health checks?
Minor Must Make compliance risk based.

welfare standards (recomm. =>
minor)
Does the producer offer all workers who have contact with plant protection
products the possiblilty to be submitted to annual health checks or with a
frequency according to a risk assessment that considers their exposure and
toxicity of products used?
CC CB. 8.8.1
All workers who are in contact with plant protection products are voluntarily Recom.
submitted to health checks annually. These health checks must comply with
national, regional or local codes of practice and use of results must respect
the legality of disclosure of personal data.
CB 7.8.1
The producers provides all workers who are in contact with plant protection Minor Must
products are the option of being voluntarily submitted to health checks
annually or according to health and safety risk assessment (see AF 4.1.1).
These health checks must shall comply with national, regional or local codes
of practice, and use of results must shall respect the legality of disclosure of
personal data.
Make compliance risk based and

address situations where producers
cannot oblige to voluntary health
checks, but at least need to offer
the workers the possibility.
welfare standards (recomm. =>
minor)
CP CB. 8.8.2
Are there procedures dealing with re-entry times on the farm?
Major Must CB 7.8.2
Are there procedures dealing with re-entry times on the farm?
CC CB. 8.8.2
There are clear documented procedures, which regulate all the re-entry
intervals for plant protection products, applied to the crops according to the
label instructions. Where no re-entry information is available on the label,
there are no specific requirements, but the spray must have dried on the
plants before workers re-enter the growing area.
Major Must CB 7.8.2
There are clear documented procedures, which based on the label

Major Must
instructions that regulate all the re-entry intervals for plant protection
products applied to the crops according to the label instructions. Special
attention should be paid to workers at the greatest risk, i.e.
pregnant/lactating workers, and the elderly. Where no re-entry information is
available on the label, there are no specific requirements minimum intervals,
but the spray must have dried on the plants before workers re-enter the
growing area.
CP CB. 8.8.3
Is the accident procedure evident within 10 meters of the plant protection

product/ chemical storage facilities?
Minor Must CB 7.7.14 Is the accident procedure evident visible and accessible within 10 meters of Minor Must Relocation of requirement to
the plant protection product/ chemical storage facilities?
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CC CB. 8.8.3
An accident procedure containing all information detailed in AF 3.4.1 must

visually display the basic steps of primary accident care and be accessible
by all persons within 10 meters of the plant protection product/ chemical
storage facilities and designated mixing areas. No N/A.
Minor Must CB 7.7.14 An accident procedure containing all information detailed in AF 3.4.1 must
Minor Must Clearer guidance
AF 4.3.1 and including emergency contact telephone numbers shall visually
display the basic steps of primary accident care and be accessible by all
persons within 10 meters of the plant protection product/chemical storage
facilities and designated mixing areas. No N/A.
CP CB. 8.8.4
Are there facilities to deal with accidental operator contamination?
Minor Must CB 7.7.15 Are there facilities to deal with accidental operator contamination?
CC CB. 8.8.4
All plant protection product / chemical storage facilities and all filling/mixing Minor Must CB 7.7.15
areas present on the farm have eye wash capability, a source of clean water
no more than 10 meters distant, a complete first aid kit and a clear accident
procedure with emergency contact telephone numbers or basic steps of
primary accident care, all permanently and clearly signed. No N/A.
Minor Must Address a situation that was not

included in V4 and which may pose
a riks to the health and safety of the
workers.
Minor Must Address a situation that was not
included in V4 and which may pose
a riks to the health and safety of the
workers.
NEW
If concentrate plant protection products are transported on and between
farms, are they transported in a safe and secure manner?
CC
CB 7.8.3
NEW
All transport of PPPs shall be in compliance with all applicable legislation.
When legislation does not exist, the producer shall in any case guarantee
that the PPPs are transported in a way that does not pose a risk to the
health of the worker(s) transporting them.
When mixing plant protection products, are the correct handling and filling
procedures followed as stated on the label?
Facilities, including appropriate measuring equipment, must shall be
adequate for mixing plant protection products, so that the correct handling
and filling procedures, as stated on the label, can be followed. No N/A.
CC CB 8.8.5

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Minor Must
Minor Must Text deleted is already in v5 CB
7.8.3
CB 7.8.3
When mixing plant protection products, are the correct handling and filling
Minor Must CB 7.8.4
procedures followed as stated on the label?
Facilities, including appropriate measuring equipment, must be adequate for Minor Must CB 7.8.4
mixing plant protection products, so that the correct handling and filling
procedures, as stated on the label, can be followed. No N/A.
All plant protection product/chemical storage facilities and all filling/mixing

areas present on the farm have eye washing capability amenities, a source
of clean water no more at a distance no farther than 10 meters distant, and
a complete first aid kit containing the relevant aid material (e.g. a pesticide
first aid kit might need aid material for corrosive chemicals or alkaline liquid
in case of swallowing, and might not need bandages and splints), and a
clear accident procedure with emergency contact telephone numbers or
basic steps of primary accident care, all permanently and clearly signed. all
of which are clearly and permanently marked via signage. No N/A.
CP
CP CB 8.8.5
Level v5
Clearer criteria
Minor Must
Minor Must

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CB. 8.9
CP CB. 8.9.1
Empty Plant Protection Product Containers

Is re-use of empty plant protection product containers for purposes other
than containing and transporting the identical product avoided?
CB 7.9
Minor Must CB 7.9.2
Empty Plant Protection Product Containers

Is re-use of empty plant protection product containers for purposes other
than containing and transporting the identical product being avoided?

Minor Must Improve CPCC structure
CC CB. 8.9.1
There is evidence that empty plant protection product containers have not
been or currently are not being re-used for anything other than containing
and transporting identical product as stated on the original label. No N/A.
Minor Must CB 7.9.2
There is evidence that empty plant protection product containers have not
been or currently are not being re-used for anything other than containing
and transporting identical product as stated on the original label. No N/A.
Minor Must Improve structure of CPCC
CP CB. 8.9.2
Does disposal of empty plant protection product containers occur in a

manner that avoids exposure to humans?
Minor Must CB 7.9.4
CC CB. 8.9.2
Minor Must CB 7.9.4

By having a secure storage point, a safe handling system prior to the
disposal, and a disposal method that avoids exposure to people, the system
used to dispose of empty plant protection product containers ensures that
persons cannot come into physical contact with the empty containers. No
N/A.

manner that avoids exposure to humans and contamination of the
environment?
Producers shall dispose of empty plant protection product containers By
having using a secure storage point, a safe handling system prior to the
disposal, and a disposal method that complies with applicable legislation
and avoids exposure to people and the contamination of the environment
(watercourses, flora and fauna) the system used to dispose of empty plant
protection product containers ensures that persons cannot come into
physical contact with the empty containers. No N/A.

Clearer wording. Producers shall
not only hve a secure storage point,
but also use it.

Minor Must
manner that avoids contamination of the environment?
By having a safe storage point and a handling system prior to disposal by an Minor Must
environmentally responsible method, the system of disposal of empty plant
protection product containers minimizes the risk of contamination of the
environment, watercourses and flora and fauna. No N/A.
CP CB. 8.9.4
Are official collection and disposal systems used when available?
Minor Must CB 7.9.5
CC CB. 8.9.4
Where official collection and disposal systems exist, there are documented
records of participation by the producer.
Minor Must CB 7.9.5
Are official collection and disposal systems used when available, and in that Minor Must Improve structure of CPCC
case are the empty containers adequately stored, labeled, and handled
according to the rules of a collection system?
Claarer wording
Where official collection and disposal systems exist, there are documented Minor Must Improve structure of CPCC
records of participation by the producer. All the empty plant protection
product containers, once emptied, shall be adequately stored, labeled,
handled, and disposed of according to the requirements of the official
collection and disposal schemes, where applicable.
CP CB. 8.9.5
If there is a collection system, are the empty containers adequately stored,

labeled and handled according to the rules of a collection system?
Minor Must
CC CB. 8.9.5
All the empty plant protection product containers, once emptied, are not
reused, and have been adequately stored, labeled and handled, according
to the requirements of official collection and disposal schemes where
applicable.
Are empty containers rinsed either via the use of an integrated pressurerinsing device on the application equipment or at least three times with
water?
Minor Must
Major Must CB 7.9.1
Are empty containers rinsed either via the use of an integrated pressureMajor Must Improve structure of CPCC
rinsing device on the application equipment or at least three times with
water before storage and disposal, and is the rinsate from empty containers
returned to the application equipment tank or disposed of in accordance with
CB 7.5.1?
CP CB. 8.9.3
CC CB. 8.9.3
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Clause
v5
Level
Installed on the plant protection product application machinery there is

pressure-rinsing equipment for plant protection product containers or there
are clear written instructions to rinse each container 3 times prior to its
disposal. No N/A.
Major Must CB 7.9.1
Level v5
Pressure-rinsing equipment for plant protection product containers shall be Major Must Improve structure of CPCC
installed on the plant protection product application machinery there is
pressure-rinsing equipment for plant protection product containers or there
are shall be clear written instructions to rinse each container at least 3 times
prior to its disposal.
Either via the use of a container-handling device or according to a written
procedure for the application equipment operators, the rinsate from the
empty plant protection product containers shall always be put back into the
application equipment tank when mixing, or disposed of in a manner that
does compromise neither food safety nor the environment. No N/A.
CP CB. 8.9.7
CC CB. 8.9.7
CP CB. 8.9.8
Is the rinsate from empty containers returned to the application equipment

Minor Must
tank?
Either via the use of a container-handling device or via written procedure for Minor Must
the application equipment operators, the rinsate from the empty plant
protection product containers is always put back into the application
equipment tank when mixing.
Are empty containers kept secure until disposal is possible?
Minor Must CB 7.9.3
Minor Must CB 7.9.3
CC CB. 8.9.8
There is a designated secure store point for all empty plant protection
product containers prior to disposal that is isolated from the crop and
packaging materials (i.e. permanently signed and with physically restricted
access for persons and fauna.)
CP CB. 8.9.9
Are all local regulations regarding disposal or destruction of containers

Major Must CB 7.9.6
observed?
All the relevant national, regional and local regulations and legislation if such Major Must CB 7.9.6
exist, have been complied with regarding the disposal of empty plant
protection product containers.
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Are empty containers kept secure until disposal is possible?
Minor Must
There is a designated secure store point for all empty plant protection
product containers prior to disposal that is isolated from the crop and
packaging materials (i.e. permanently signed marked via signage and
locked, and with physically restricted access for persons and fauna).
Minor Must Strengthen requirement as in some

scenarios there has been
misinterpretations.
Are all local regulations regarding disposal or destruction of containers

Major Must
observed?
All the relevant national, regional and local regulations and legislation if such Major Must
exist, have been complied with regarding the disposal of empty plant
protection product containers.

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Level v5
CB. 8.10
Obsolete Plant Protection Products
CB 7.10 Obsolete Plant Protection Products
Minor Must CB 7.10.1 Are obsolete plant protection products securely maintained and identified
Minor Must
CP CB. 8.10.1. Are obsolete plant protection products securely maintained and identified
and disposed of by authorized or approved channels?
and disposed of by authorized or approved channels?
Minor Must CB 7.10.1 There are documented records that indicate that obsolete plant protection
Minor Must Correction. Records are, by
CC CB. 8.10.1. There are documented records that indicate that obsolete plant protection
products have been disposed of by officially authorized channels. When this
products have been disposed of by via officially authorized channels. When
definition, documented.
is not possible, obsolete plant protection products are securely maintained
this is not possible, obsolete plant protection products are securely
and identifiable.
maintained and identifiable.
CB 8.11
Application of Substances Other than Fertilizer and Plant Protection
CB 7.11 Application of Substances Other than Fertilizer and Plant Protection
Products
Products
Minor Must CB 7.11.1 Are records available if substances are used on crops and/or soil that are
Minor Must
CP CB 8.11.1 Are records available if substances are used on crops and/or soil that are
not covered under the section Fertilizer and Plant Protection Products?
not covered under the section Fertilizer and Plant Protection Products?
CC CB 8.11.1
CB 9
CP CB 9.1
If home made preparations plant strengtheners, soil conditioners, or any

Minor Must CB 7.11.1
other such substances are used on certified crops, records have to be
available. These records shall include the name of the substance (e.g. plant
from which it derives from), the trade name (if purchased product), the field,
the date, and the amount. If, in the country of production, a registration
scheme for this substance(s) exists, it has to be approved.
EQUIPMENT
CB 8
Are equipment sensitive to food safety and the environment (e.g. fertilizer
Minor Must CB 8.1
spreaders, plant protection product sprayers, irrigation systems, equipment
used for weighing and temperature control) routinely verified and, where
applicable, calibrated at least annually?

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If homemade preparations, plant strengtheners, soil conditioners, or any

Minor Must Strengthen food safety.
other such substances are used on certified crops, records have to shall be
available. These records shall include the name of the substance (e.g. plant
from which it derives from), the trade name (if purchased product), the field,
the date, and the amount. If in the country of production a registration
scheme for this substance(s) exists, it has to be approved.
Where the substances do not require registration for use in the country of
production, the producer shall make sure that the use does not compromise
food safety.
EQUIPMENT
Are Is equipment sensitive to food safety and the environment (e.g. fertilizer Minor Must
spreaders, plant protection product sprayers, irrigation/fertigation equipment
systems, equipment used for weighing and temperature control, postharvest product application equipment) maintained in good state of repair,
routinely verified and, where applicable, calibrated at least annually, and are
records of measures taken within the previous 12 months available?
More complete requiremen by

introducing the equipment used for
post-harvest applications.
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CC CB 9.1
Level
Level v5
The equipment is kept in a good state of repair with documented evidence Minor Must CB 8.1
of up-to-date maintenance sheets for all repairs, oil changes, etc.
undertaken.
For example:
Fertilizer spreader: There must, as a minimum, be documented records
stating that the verification of calibration has been carried out by a
specialized company, supplier of fertilization equipment or by the technically
responsible person of the farm within the last 12 month.
Plant protection product sprayers: See Annex CB.7 for guidance on
compliance with visual inspection and functional tests of application
equipment. The plant protection product application machinery (automatic
and non-automatic) has been verified for correct operation within the last 12
months and this is certified or documented either by participation in an
official scheme (where it exists) or by having been carried out by a person
who can demonstrate their competence.
The equipment is kept in a good state of repair with documented evidence Minor Must
of up-to-date maintenance sheets for all repairs, oil changes, etc.
undertaken.
E.g.: For example:
Fertilizer spreader: There must, as a minimum, be records stating that the
verification of calibration has been carried out by a specialized company,
supplier of fertilization equipment or by the technically responsible person of
the farm within the last 12 months.
Plant protection product sprayers: See Annex CB.7 CB.6 for guidance on
compliance with visual inspection and functional tests of application
equipment. The calibration of the plant protection product application
machinery (automatic and non-automatic) has been verified for correct
operation within the last 12 months and this is certified or documented either
by participation in an official scheme (where it exists) or by having been
carried out by a person who can demonstrate their competence.
If small handheld measures not individually identifiable are used, then their
average capacity has been verified and documented, with all such items in
use having been compared to a standard measure at least annually.
Irrigation/fertigation equipment: As a minimum, annual maintenance records
shall be kept for all methods of irrigation/fertigation machinery/techniques
used.
Addresss difficulties for small scale

operations.
CB 8.2
Minor Must
NEW
Is equipment sensitive to the environment and other equipment used on the
farming activities (e.g. fertilizer spreaders, equipment used for weighing and
temperature control) routinely verified and, where applicable, calibrated at
least annually?
Based on v4 CB 9.1 - Maintenance

of equipment-
Minor Must
NEW
The equipment used is kept in a good state of repair with documented
evidence of up-to-date maintenance sheets for all repairs, oil changes, etc.
undertaken.
E.g.: Fertilizer spreader: There shall exist, as a minimum, records stating
that the verification of calibration has been carried out by a specialized
company, supplier of fertilization equipment or by the technically responsible
person of the farm within the last 12 months.
If small handheld measures not individually identifiable are used, then their
average capacity has been verified and documented, with all such items in
use having been compared to a standard measure at least annually.
Based on v4 CB 9.1 - Maintenance

of equipment-
CP
CB 8.2
CC
CP CB. 9.2

Clause
v5
Is the producer involved in an independent calibration-certification scheme,

where available?

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Recom.
CB 8.3
Is the producer involved in an independent calibration-certification scheme,

where available?
Add the post-harvest application

equipment to prevent this
equipment is overlooked.
distribution installations/facilities.
Divide requirements in maintenance

of equipment which is food safety
sensitive (v5 CB 8.1) and the one
which is not (this v5 CB 8.2).
Divide requirements in maintenance

of equipment which is food safety
sensitive (v5 CB 8.1) and the one
which is not (this v5 CB 8.2).
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CC CB. 9.2
Level
Clause
v5
The producer's involvement in a calibration scheme is documented.
Recom.
CB 8.3
CP
CB 8.4
CC
CB 8.4

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Level v5
The producer's involvement in a calibration scheme is documented. In the

Recom.
case the producer uses an official calibration system cycle longer than one
year, the producer still requires internal annual verification of the calibration
as per CB 8.1.
Minor Must
NEW
Is the plant protection product equipment stored in such a way as to prevent
product contamination?
Minor Must
NEW
The equipment used in the application of plant protection products (e.g.
spray tanks, knapsacks) is stored in a secure way that prevents product
contamination or other materials that may enter into contact with the edible
part of the harvested products.
Clearer criterion with reference to a
common scenario.
Strengthen food safety.
Strengthen food safety.

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Clause
v4
FV.
Level
FRUIT AND VEGETABLES

Clause
v5
FV
FV 1
FV 1.1
FV 1.1.1 NEW
Does the risk assessment for the farm site carried out as identified in AF
1.2.1. make particular reference to microbial contamination?
CP
Level v5
MOTIVATION
Major Must
Put even more focus on

microbial contamination.
FRUIT AND VEGETABLES

SITE MANAGEMENT
Risk Assessment
This control point, which

derives from AF 1.2.1 allows
being more prescriptive
wherever relevant and allow
more guidance to FV producers
on certain risks.
FV 1.1.1 NEW
Major Must
As part of their risk assessment for the farm site (see AF 1.2.1.), producers
shall identify the locations of nearby commercial animal operations,
composting and potential sources for ingress by domestic and wild animals,
and other contamination routes such as floodwater intrusion and dust.
Put even more focus on

microbial contamination.
CP
FV 1.1.2 NEW
Major Must
Has a management plan that establishes and implements strategies to
minimize the risks identified in FV 1.1.1. been developed and implemented?
This control point derives from

AF 1.2.2 and complements FV
1.1.1
CC
Major Must
FV 1.1.2 NEW
A management plan addresses the risks identified in FV 1.1.1 and describes
the hazard control procedures that justify that the site in question is suitable
for production. This plan shall be appropriate to the products being
produced and there shall be evidences of its implementation and
effectiveness.
This control point derives from

AF 1.2.2 and complements FV
1.1.1
CC
FV. 1
SOIL MANAGEMENT (N/A if no soil fumigation is practiced)

FV. 1.1
Soil Fumigation (N/A if no soil fumigation)
CP FV. 1.1.1 Is there a written justification for the use of soil fumigants?
CC FV. 1.1.1 There is written evidence and justification for the use of soil fumigants
including location, date, active ingredient, doses, method of application and
operator. The use of Methyl Bromide as soil fumigant is not permitted.
CP FV. 1.1.2 Is any pre-planting interval complied with prior to planting?
CC FV. 1.1.2 Pre-planting interval must be recorded.
FV. 2
SUBSTRATES (N/A if substrates are not used)
Does the producer participate in substrate recycling programs for substrates
CP FV. 2.1
where available?
The producer keeps records documenting quantities recycled and dates.
CC FV. 2.1
Invoices/loading dockets are acceptable. If there is no participation in a
recycling program available, it should be justified.

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Minor Must
Minor Must
SOIL MANAGEMENT (N/A if no soil fumigation is practiced)

FV 2.1
FV 2.1.1 Is there a written justification for the use of soil fumigants?
FV 2.1.1 There is written evidence and justification for the use of soil fumigants
including location, date, active ingredient, doses, method of application and
operator. The use of Methyl Bromide as a soil fumigant is not permitted.
Minor Must
Minor Must
Minor Must
Minor Must
FV 2.1.2 Is any pre-planting interval complied with prior to planting?

FV 2.1.2 Pre-planting interval must shall be recorded.
Minor Must
Minor Must
This control point, which

derives from AF 1.2.1 allows
being more prescriptive
wherever relevant and allow
more guidance to FV producers
on certain risks.
FV 2
FV 3
SUBSTRATES (N/A if substrates are not used)
Recom.
FV 3.1
Recom.
FV 3.1
Does the producer participate in substrate recycling programs for substrates Recom.
where available?
The producer keeps records documenting quantities recycled and dates.
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CP FV. 2.2
If chemicals are used to sterilize substrates for reuse, have the location, the Major Must
date of sterilization, type of chemical, method of sterilization, name of the
operator and pre-planting interval been recorded?
FV 3.2
If chemicals are used to sterilize substrates for reuse, have the location, the Major Must
CC FV. 2.2
When the substrates are sterilized on the farm, the name or reference of the Major Must
field, orchard or greenhouse is recorded. If sterilized off farm, then the name
and location of the company, which sterilizes the substrate, are recorded.
The following are all correctly recorded: the dates of sterilization
(day/month/year); the name and active ingredient; the machinery (e.g. 1000ltank, etc.); the method (e.g. drenching, fogging, etc.); the operators name
(i.e. the person who actually applied the chemicals and did the sterilization);
and the pre-planting interval.
FV 3.2
When the substrates are sterilized on the farm, the name or reference of the Major Must
field, orchard or greenhouse is recorded. If sterilized off farm, then the name
and location of the company which that sterilizes the substrate, are
recorded. The following are all correctly recorded: the dates of sterilization
(day/month/year); the name and active ingredient; the machinery (e.g. 1000ltank, etc.); the method (e.g. drenching, fogging, etc.); the operators name
(i.e. the person who actually applied the chemicals and did the sterilization);
and the pre-planting interval.
CP FV. 2.3
If substrate of natural origin is used, can it be demonstrated that it does not Recom.
come from designated conservation areas?
There are records which prove the source of the substrates of natural origin Recom.
being used. These records demonstrate that the substrate does not come
from designated conservation areas.
FV 3.3
If substrate of natural origin is used, can it be demonstrated that it does not Minor Must
There are Records which prove exist that attest the source of the substrate Minor Must
of natural origin being used. These records demonstrate that the substrate
does not come from designated conservation areas.
CC FV. 2.3
FV 3.3
FV. 3
PRE-HARVEST (refer to Annex CB 1 GLOBALG.A.P. Guideline Microbiological Hazards)
FV 4
FV. 3.1
Quality of Water Used for Plant Protection Product Application
FV 4.1
CP FV. 3.1.1 Does the risk assessment consider the quality of the water used to make
plant protection product mixtures?
Major Must

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Strengthen environmental
controls.
Strengthen environmental
controls.
PRE-HARVEST (Refer to Annex CB 1 FV 1 GLOBALG.A.P.

Guideline - Microbiological Hazards)
Quality of Water Used for Plant Protection Product Application on PreHarvest activities (in crops that are continuosly harvested (e.g. berries),
this applies to water used on all farm activities and on the product itself
before it is harvested).
FV 4.1.1 Does the risk assessment consider the quality of the water used to make
Major Must
plant protection product mixtures?
Is there evidence of a risk assessment covering the microbiological quality
of the water used in all pre-harvest operations?
Major Must
CC FV. 3.1.1 A written risk assessment is conducted. It includes water source, type of
plant protection product (herbicide, insecticide, etc.), application timing
(growth stage of the crop), placement of application (edible part of the crop,
other parts of the crop, ground between crops, etc.) and corrective action is
taken if necessary.
MOTIVATION
FV 4.1.1 A written risk assessment of microbiological quality of the water is

conducted. It includes water source, proximity to potential sources of
contamination, type of plant protection product (herbicide, insecticide, etc.),
application timing (growth stage of the crop), application method, and
placement of application (edible harvestable part of the crop, other parts of
the crop, ground between crops, etc.) and corrective action is taken if
necessary.
More comprehensive chapter

covering all water used preharvest.
covering all water used preharvest.
Focus now put on
microbiological quality of the
water.
Major Must
Put focus on microbiological

contamination (physicochemical covered in v5 CB
5.3.2).
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FV 4.1.2 NEW
Is water used on pre-harvest activities analyzed as part of the risk
assessment and at a frequency in line with that risk assessment (FV 4.1.1.)
and no less than indicated in Annex FV 1?
CP
Level v5
MOTIVATION
Minor Must (Will

become Major
Must as of 1
July 2016)
Requierment derives from V4

CB 6.3.3 (minor must). It is
introduced as minor must to
allow some adaptation period
to producers. In July 2016 level
is raised to major must due to
the imortance of this point for
food safety.
Strengthen controls of potential
sources of microbial
contamination.
FV 4.1.2 NEW
GLOBALG.A.P. producers shall comply with the local applicable limits for
microbiological contaminants in the water used on pre- harvest activities,
and in their absence use the WHO recommendations as a reference for the
decision making process for preventive and/or corrective actions (see
Annex FV1). Compliance with the applicable thresholds shall be verified
through water tests carried out in a frequency as indicated by the decision
tree in Annex FV1 (risk assessment).
CC
Minor Must (Will

become Major
Must as of 1
July 2016)
Water testing regime shall reflect the nature and extent of the water system
as well as the type of product. Where substantiallly different water sources
are used, they shall be considered separately with regard to sampling.
Where one water source services multiple systems or farms it may be
possible to treat this as the single origin for sampling purposes.
Requierment derives from V4

CB 6.3.3 (minor must). It is
introduced as minor must to
allow some adaptation period
to producers. In July 2016 level
is raised to major must due to
the imortance of this point for
food safety.
Strengthen controls of potential
sources of microbial
contamination.
Samples from field level shall be taken from places that are more
representative of the water source, usually as close to the point of
application as possible.
CP

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Major Must
FV 4.1.3 NEW
Major Must
In the case the risk assessment or the water tests require it, has the
producer implemented adequate actions to prevent product contamination?
Complete the sequence that

guarantees that risks detected
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Level
Major Must
CC

Clause
v5
Level v5
Major Must
FV 4.1.3 NEW
When the risk assessment based on the water testing indicates risks of
product contamination, action shall be required. Possible strategies to
reduce the risk of product contamination arising from water use include, but
are not limited to:
- Treating water before use.
- Preventing water coming into contact with the harvestable portion of the
crop.
- Reducing the vulnerability of the water supply.
- Allowing sufficient time between application and harvest to ensure an
appropriate decline in pathogen populations.
Producers implementing these strategies shall have an adequate and
reliable validation process to demonstrate that product contamination is
being avoided.
MOTIVATION
Ensure that risks are
addressed.
Give clear criterion on what
shall be done when the water
quality is out of standards and
provide guidance on possible
practices producers can use to
reduce risk of contamination of
produce.
CP
Minor Must
FV 4.1.4 NEW
According to the risk assessment, FV 4.1.1, and current sector specific
standards, does the laboratory analysis consider microbiological
contamination, and is the laboratory accredited against ISO17025 or by
competent national authorities for testing water?
Minor Must
Point included because

reference to microbiological
analysis of water in V4 CB
6.3.4 and V4 CB 6.3.5 has
been deleted.
CC
Minor Must
Minor Must
FV 4.1.4 NEW
Analyses are carried out by an appropriate laboratory accredited against
ISO 17025 or equivalent standard and capable of performing microbiological
analyses, or by laboratories approved for water testing by the local
competent authorities. No N/A.
FV 4.2
Application of Organic Fertilizer of Animal Origin
Point included because

reference to microbiological
analysis of water in V4 CB
6.3.4 and V4 CB 6.3.5 has
been deleted.
FV. 3.2
Application of Organic Fertilizer
CP FV. 3.2.1 Is organic fertilizer incorporated into the soil prior to planting or bud burst
(i.e. for tree crops) and not applied during the growing season?
CC FV. 3.2.1 Interval between application and harvest does not compromise food safety
(see also CB 5.5.2). Fertilizer application and harvest records should show
this.
Major Must
Major Must
FV 4.2.1 Is organic fertilizer incorporated into the soil prior to planting or bud burst
(i.e. for tree crops) and not applied during the growing season?
Does the interval between the application of organic fertilizer and the
product harvest not compromise food safety?
FV 4.2.1 Interval between application and harvest does not compromise food safety
(see also CB 5.5.2). Fertilizer application and harvest records should show
this.
Major Must
Major Must
Raw animal manure is incorporated into the soil prior to bud burst (for tree
crops) or in accordance with the decision tree in FV Annex 1 (i.e. at least 3
months prior to harvest for crops where the harvestable portion never
comes into contact with the groundand 6 months prior to harvest for all
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Minor Must
FV 4.3
Pre-Harvest Check
FV 4.3.1 Is there lack of evidence of excessive animal activity in the crop production
area that is a potential food safety risk?
Less prescriptive wording to

cover higher variability of
scenarios.
Risk based approach for the
use of raw animal manure with
clear interpretation in the Annex
FV 1 which shall guarantee a
harmonized interpretation.
Records show that the interval between use of composted organic fertilizers
and harvest does not compromise food safety (see also CB 4.4.2).
FV. 3.3
Pre-Harvest Check
CP FV. 3.3.1 Is there lack of evidence of excessive animal activity in the crop production
area that is a potential food safety risk?
More precise wording

according to risks addressed
by the CPCC
Less prescriptive wording to
cover higher variability of
scenarios.
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CC FV. 3.3.1 Appropriate measures must be taken to reduce possible contamination

within the growing area. Example subjects to be considered include:
livestock near the field, high concentrations of wild life in the field, rodents,
domestic animals (own animals, dog walkers, etc.). Where appropriate
buffer areas, physical barriers, fences should be used.
FV. 4
Level
Minor Must
HARVESTING

Clause
v5
Level v5
FV 4.3.1 Appropriate measures must shall be taken to reduce possible contamination Minor Must
within the growing area. Example subjects to be considered include:
livestock near the field, high concentrations of wildlife in the field, rodents
and domestic animals (own animals, dog walkers, etc.). Where appropriate
buffer areas, physical barriers, fences should be used.
FV 5
MOTIVATION
Correction

which combines the hygiene
control points for harvest and
post-harvest activities, as
requirements are practically the
same.
HARVESTING HARVEST AND POST-HARVEST (PRODUCT HANDLING)

ACTIVITIES
Control points covered in FV 5.1.1. to FV 5.8.10 may be applicable during
harvest and/or handling at the point of harvest (on field) and/or handling in
packinghouse (facility) and/or during storage/cooling. All these points shall
be evaluated in all cases when and where applicable.
Allow reduction of CPCC.
FV. 4.1
General (refer to Annex CB 1 GLOBALG.A.P. Guideline Microbiological Hazards)
CP FV. 4.1.1 Has a hygiene risk analysis been performed for the harvest and pre-farm
gate transport process?
FV 5.1
Major Must
Major Must
CC FV. 4.1.1 There is a documented and up to date (i.e. reviewed annually) risk
assessment covering physical, chemical and microbiological contaminants
and human transmissible diseases, customized to the products. It must also
include FV.4.1.2 to FV.4.1.12. The risk assessment shall be tailored to the
scale of the farm, the crop, and the technical level of the business. No N/A.
Four main activities may take place after the growing season: harvest,
handling at the point of harvest (on field), handling in a packinghouse
(in facility), and storage/cooling . Although not all of these activities are
carried out on every farm, the need to follow the appropriate hygiene
principles and to maintain the tools, equipment and facilities are common
and equally important for all these activities with regard to food safety.
Producers shall evaluate the requirements aggregated in this section
considering all the applicable activities on the farm.
Provide framework to prevent

that the control points are not
assessed for an activity where
they are applicable.
General (refer to Annex CB.1 GLOBALG.A.P. Guideline Microbiological Hazards)
More comprehensive chapter.

Allow reduction of CPCC.
Principles of Hygiene (Refer to Annex FV 1 GLOBALG.A.P. Guideline Microbiological Hazards)

FV 5.1.1. Has a hygiene risk analysis assessment been performed for the harvest,
pre-farm gate transport process, and post-harvest activities including
product handling?
FV 5.1.1. There is a documented and up to date (i.e. reviewed annually) hygiene risk Major Must
assessment covering physical, chemical and microbiological contaminants,
spillage of bodily fluids (e.g. vomiting, bleeding), and human transmissible
diseases, customized to the products and processes. It must also include
FV.4.1.2 to FV.4.1.12. It shall cover all harvest and product handling
activities carried out by the producer, as well as personnel, personal effects,
equipment, clothing, packaging material and product storage (also shortterm storage at farm).
The risk assessment shall be tailored to the scale activities of the farm, the
crops, and the technical level of the business and be reviewed every time
risks change and at least annually. No N/A.

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Major Must
New text allows having one risk

assessment for all product
handling activities,
incorporating V4 FV 5.1.1.
(also major must) which can
this way be deleted.
More prescriptive wording
Adding missing risks (e.g.
Bodily fluids)
More comprehensive
requirement by covering
different stages of production
and worker activities (v4 FV
5.1.1 whose compliance
criterium was almost identical
to the original for V4 FV 4.1.1)

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CP FV. 4.1.2 Is there a documented hygiene procedure for the harvesting process?
Level
Clause
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Major Must
FV 5.1.2 Is there a documented hygiene procedure for the harvesting process?
Level v5
MOTIVATION
Major Must
Incorporation of:
Are there documented hygiene procedures and instructions for the harvest
and post-harvest processes including product handling (also when they take
place directly on the field, orchard or greenhouse) designed to prevent
contamination of crop, crop production areas, food contact surfaces and
harvested product?
- V4 FV 4.1.5. (hygiene
instructions);
procedure of handling at point
of harvest);
- V4 FV 5.1.2.(hygiene
procedure for handling
activities)
- V4 FV 5.2.3. (clothing)
Note that hygiene instructions
for other less risky operations
are covered by V5 AF 3.2.
(former V4 AF 3.2.2) as minor
must.
CC FV. 4.1.2 Based on the risk assessment, there is a documented hygiene procedure for Major Must
the harvesting process.
FV 5.1.2 Based on the risk assessment, there is a are documented hygiene

Major Must
procedures for the harvesting and post-harvesting processes. Procedures
shall include evaluating whether workers are fit to return to work after illness.
Incorporation of:
instructions);
procedure of handling at point
of harvest);
- V4 FV 5.1.2.(hygiene
procedure for handling
activities)
- V4 FV 5.2.3. (clothing)
Note that hygiene instructions
for other less risky operations
are covered by V5 AF 3.2.
(former V4 AF 3.2.2) as minor
must.

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Level v5
MOTIVATION
CP FV. 4.1.3 Are documented hygiene procedures for the harvesting process
implemented?
Major Must
FV 5.1.3 Are the documented hygiene procedures and instructions for the harvest
and post-harvest activities, including product handling, for the harvesting
process implemented?
Major Must
Incorporation of (v4 numbers):

- FV 4.1.5. (major) Visual
evidence of implementation of
procedures to handle product
- FV 5.2.2. (also major must)
(implementaiton of hygiene
instructions for handling); and
- FV 5.2.3. (cleanliness of
clothing according to risk
assessment; recomm.).
- Strengthening controls on
potential sources of
contamination.
CC FV. 4.1.3 The farm manager or other nominated person is responsible for
implementation of the hygiene procedures. No N/A.
Major Must
FV 5.1.3 The operation shall nominate the farm manager or other nominated
competent person is as responsible for the implementation of the hygiene
procedures by all workers and visitors.
Major Must
Second paragraph incorporates

V4 FV 5.2.3. (recomm.), using
wording adapted to risk
conditions on farms.
Level
When the risk assessment determines that specific clothing (e.g. smocks,
aprons, sleeves, gloves, footwearsee Annex FV 1, 5.4.2) shall be used, it
shall be cleaned when it becomes soiled to the point of becoming a risk of
contamination, and shall be effectively maintained and stored.
Third paragraph incorporates

V4 FV 4.1.5. (major) makes
compliance extensive to
visitors and field personnel,
mentioned in the first
paragraph right above, and not
limiting it to workers.
Visual evidence shows that no violations of the hygiene instructions and

procedures occur. No N/A.
CP FV. 4.1.4 Have workers received specific training in hygiene before handling produce? Major Must
FV 5.1.4 Have workers received specific training in hygiene before harvesting and
handling produce?
Major Must
CC FV. 4.1.4 If there are hygiene requirements exceeding AF3.2.2, then there must be
evidence that the workers received specific training regarding the hygiene
procedures for the harvesting process. Workers must be trained using
written (in appropriate languages) and/or pictorial instructions to prevent
physical (e.g. snails, stones, insects, knives, fruit residues, watches, mobile
phones, etc.) microbiological and chemical contamination of the product
during harvesting.
FV 5.1.4 If there are hygiene requirements exceeding AF 3.2.2, then There must shall Major Must
be evidence that the workers received specific induction and annual training
regarding the hygiene procedures for the harvesting and product handling
activities process. Workers must shall be trained using written (in
appropriate languages) and/or pictorial instructions to prevent physical (e.g.
snails, stones, insects, knives, fruit residues, watches, mobile phones, etc.),
microbiological and chemical contamination of the product during
harvesting. Training records and evidence of attendance shall be available.
CP FV. 4.1.5 Are documented instructions and procedures for handling produce to avoid
contamination of the product implemented?
CC FV. 4.1.5 There is visual evidence that the workers are complying with the training
instructions and procedures.

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Major Must
More comprehensive wording

which allows integration of v4
FV 4.1.4. with v4 FV 5.2.1.
(also major must) in one same
CPCC.
More prescriptive wording
Major Must
DELETED (included in v5 FV 5.1.3 - Major Must)
Major Must

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MOTIVATION
CP FV. 4.1.6 Are the containers and tools used for harvesting cleaned, maintained and
protected from contamination?
Major Must
FV 5.2.4 Are the harvest containers used exclusively for produce and are these
containers, and the tools used for harvesting and the harvest equipment
appropriate for their intended use and cleaned, maintained and protected
able to protect the product from contamination?
Major Must
Integrates V4 FV 4.1.10
(Major)
CC FV. 4.1.6 Reusable harvesting containers, harvesting tools (e.g. scissors, knives,
pruning shears, etc.) and harvesting equipment (e.g. machinery) are
cleaned and maintained. A cleaning and disinfection schedule is in place to
prevent produce contamination. Records are available.
Major Must
FV 5.2.4 Reusable harvesting containers, harvesting tools (e.g. scissors, knives,

pruning shears, etc.) and harvesting equipment (e.g. machinery) are
cleaned and maintained. A documented cleaning and disinfection (and,
when indicated by the risk assessment, disinfection) schedule is in place to
prevent produce contamination. Records are available.
Major Must
Last paragraph integrates v4

FV 4.1.10. (Major) where the
last sentece about transport
equipment has been eliminated
because is covered by v4 FV
4.1.7 (Major)
Level
Produce containers are only used to contain harvested product (i.e. no

agricultural chemicals, lubricants, oil, cleaning chemicals, plant or other
debris, lunch bags, tools. etc.)
CP FV. 4.1.7 Are vehicles used for transport of harvested produce cleaned and
maintained where necessary according to the risk assessment?
Major Must
FV 5.2.6 Are vehicles used for pre-farm gate transport of harvested produce and any Major Must
equipment used for loading used for transport cleaned and maintained
where necessary according to the risk assessment?
CC FV. 4.1.7 Farm vehicles used for transport of harvested produce that are also used for Major Must
any purpose(s) other than transport of harvested produce, are cleaned and
maintained according to a schedule so as to prevent produce contamination
(e.g. soil, dirt, organic fertilizer, spills, etc.).
FV 5.2.6 Farm vehicles used for loading and pre-farm gate transport of harvested
Major Must
produce that are also used for any purpose(s) other than transport of
harvested produce, are cleaned and maintained according to a schedule so
as to prevent produce contamination (e.g. soil, dirt, organic fertilizer animal
manure, spills, etc.).
FV 5.2.1 Do harvest workers that who come into direct contact with the crops have
Major Must
access to appropriate clean hand-washing equipment and make use of it?
More comprehensive
requirement, including other
equipment that can be source
of contamination.
Clearer wording
CP FV. 4.1.8 Do harvest workers that come into direct contact with the crops have access Major Must
to clean hand washing equipment?
CC FV. 4.1.8 Wash stations shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition to allow Major Must
workers to clean and disinfect their hands. Personnel shall wash their hands
or make use of an alcohol-based hand sanitizer prior to start of work; after
each visit to a toilet; after using a handkerchief/tissue; after handling
contaminated material; after smoking, eating or drinking; after breaks; and
prior to returning to work; and at any other time when their hands may have
become a source of contamination. No N/A.
FV 5.2.1 Wash stations shall be available and maintained (hand soap, towels) in a
Major Must
clean and sanitary condition to allow workers to clean and disinfect their
hands. Personnel shall wash their hands or make use of an alcohol-based
hand sanitizer prior to start of work; after each visit to a toilet; after using a
handkerchief/tissue; after handling contaminated material; after smoking, or
eating or drinking; after breaks; and prior to returning to work; and at any
other time when their hands may have become a source of contamination.
Water used for hand washing shall at all times meet the microbial standard
for drinking water. If this is not possible, sanitizer (e.g. alcohol based gel)
shall be used after washing hands with soap and water with irrigation water
quality.
Clearer wording
Clearer wording
Clearer wording
More prescriptive criteria with
better guidance on correct
practices.
Hand-washing stations shall be provided inside or close to toilet facilities. No

N/A.
CP FV. 4.1.9 Do harvest workers have access to clean toilets in the vicinity of their work? Minor Must

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CC FV. 4.1.9 Field sanitation units shall be designed, constructed, and located in a
manner that minimizes the potential risk for product contamination and
allows direct accessibility for servicing. Fixed or mobile toilets (including pit
latrines) are constructed of materials that are easy to clean and they are in
good state of hygiene. Toilets are expected to be in a reasonable proximity
(e.g. 500m or 7 minutes) to place of work Failure point = no or insufficient
toilet in reasonable proximity to place of work. Not applicable is only possible
when harvest workers dont come in contact with marketable produce during
harvesting (e.g. mechanical harvesting).

Clause
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Level v5
Minor Must
FV 5.2.2 Field sanitation units shall be designed, constructed, and located in a
latrines) are constructed of materials that are easy to clean and they are in a
(e.g. 500m or 7 minutes) to place of work. Failure point = no or insufficient
toilets in reasonable proximity to place of work. Not applicable is only
possible when harvest workers dont come in contact with marketable
produce during harvesting (e.g. mechanical harvesting). Toilets shall be
appropriately maintained and stocked.
(For guidance, see Annex FV 1, 5.4.1)
MOTIVATION
More prescriptive criterion
Major Must
CP FV. 4.1.10 Are produce containers used exclusively for produce?
Major Must
CC FV. 4.1.10 Produce containers are only used to contain harvested product (i.e. no
agricultural chemicals, lubricants, oil, cleaning chemicals, plant or other
debris, lunch bags, tools, etc.). If multi-purpose trailers, carts, etc. are used
as produce containers, they must be cleaned prior to use.


CP FV. 4.1.11 Are there written glass and clear hard plastic handling procedures in place
for greenhouses?
Minor Must
DELETED (merged with v5 FV 5.4.10 - Minor Must)
CC FV. 4.1.11 Written procedures exist for handling glass and/or clear hard plastic
breakages in greenhouses.
Minor Must
DELETED (merged with v5 FV 5.4.10 - Minor Must)
CP FV. 4.1.12 If ice (or water) is used during any operations relating to harvest, is it made Major Must
with potable water and handled under sanitary conditions to prevent produce
contamination?
FV 5.3.1 If ice (or water) is used during any operations relating to harvest or cooling,
is it made with potable water does it meet the microbial standards for
drinking water, and is it handled under sanitary conditions to prevent
produce contamination?
Major Must
CC FV. 4.1.12 Any ice or water used at point of harvest must be made with potable water
and handled under sanitary conditions to prevent produce contamination.
FV 5.3.1 Any ice or water used at point of harvest must be made with potable water
in relation to harvest or cooling shall meet microbial standards for drinking
water and shall be handled under sanitary conditions to prevent produce
contamination. The only exception is in the case of cranberry fields that are
harvested by flooding, where producers shall at a minimum guarantee that
the water is not a source of microbiological contamination.
Major Must
Major Must
Adapt requirement to risk.

Adapt requirement to risk.

Clearer wording
Create exception for the
specific harvest of cranberry
fields via flooding.
FV. 4.2
Final Produce Packing at Point of Harvest (Applicable when during

harvest and/or final packing, the last human contact with product takes place
in-field).
Major Must
CP FV. 4.2.1 Does the harvesting process hygiene procedure consider handling of
harvested produce and produce packed and handled directly in the field,
orchard or greenhouse, including short term storage at farm?

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DELETED (included in v5 FV 5.1.2 - Major Must and v5 FV 5.4.1 - Major

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CC FV. 4.2.1 All produce packed and handled directly in the field, orchard or greenhouse
must be removed from the field overnight, in accordance with the harvest
hygiene risk assessment results. Food safety requirements have to be
complied with if produce is stored on a short time basis at the farm.
Major Must
CP FV. 4.2.2 Is packed produce protected from contamination?
Major Must
CC FV. 4.2.2 All field packed produce must be protected from contamination.
CP FV. 4.2.3 Are all collection/ storage /distribution points of field packed produce
maintained in clean and hygienic conditions?

Clause
v5
Level v5
MOTIVATION

Must)
Compliance criteria is not

contected to control point. This
is not related to hygiene and
more connected to v4 FV 4.2.2.
Major Must
Major Must
FV 5.4.1 Is packed harvested produce protected from contamination?
Major Must
FV 5.4.1 All field packed harvested produce (regardless stored bulk or packed) must Major Must
shall be protected from contamination.
In the case of produce packed and handled directly in the field, it shall all be
removed from the field during the day (not stored on the field overnight in
open air conditions), in accordance with the harvest hygiene risk
assessment results. Food safety requirements shall be complied with if
produce is stored on a short time basis at the farm.
FV 5.4.2 Are all collection/storage/distribution points of field packed produce, also
those in the field, maintained in clean and hygienic conditions?
Major Must
More comprehensive
requirement.
New location to improve
structure of CPCC
Incorporates compliance
criteria from former v4 FV
4.2.1.
Incorporates FV 5.4.1. (minor

must) (cleaning of handling
equipment)
New text aims at avoiding the
interpretation that now this only
applies storage at the packing
house.
CC FV. 4.2.3 If packed produce is stored on farm, storage areas must be cleaned.
Major Must
FV 5.4.2 If packed produce is stored on farm, storage areas must be cleaned.
Major Must
To prevent contamination, all on- and off-farm storage and produce handling
facilities and equipment (i.e. process lines and machinery, walls, floors,
storage areas, etc.) shall be cleaned and/or maintained according to a
documented cleaning and maintenance schedule that includes defined
minimum frequency. Records of cleaning and maintenance shall be kept.
CP FV. 4.2.4 Is packing material used for in-field packing, stored to protect against
contamination?
CC FV. 4.2.4 Packing material must be stored to protect it against contamination.
CP FV. 4.2.5 Are bits of packaging material and other non-produce waste removed from
the field?
CC FV. 4.2.5 Bits of packaging material and non-produce waste must be removed from
the field.
CP FV. 4.2.6 If packed produce is stored on farm, are temperature and humidity controls
(where applicable) maintained and documented?
CC FV. 4.2.6 When packed produce is stored on farm, temperature and humidity controls
(where applicable) must be maintained and documented, in accordance with
the hygiene risk assessment results and quality requirements.

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Major Must
Major Must
Minor Must
Minor Must
Major Must
Major Must

FV 5.4.4 Are bits of packaging material and other non-produce waste removed from
the field?
FV 5.4.4 Bits of packaging material and non-produce waste must shall be removed
from the field.
Compliance criteria for v4 FV

4.2.3. has been replaced by the
one for v4 FV 5.4.1., which was
a minor must (i.e. v4 FV 5.4.1.
has been upgraded to Major
Must).
Minor Must

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FV. 5
FV. 5.1
CP FV 5.1.1
CC FV 5.1.1
CP FV. 5.1.2
CC FV. 5.1.2
CP FV. 5.1.3
CC FV. 5.1.3
FV. 5.2
CP FV. 5.2.1
CC FV. 5.2.1
CP FV. 5.2.2

PRODUCE HANDLING (Applicable as long as handling takes place under
ownership of the producer)
Principles of Hygiene
Has a hygiene risk assessment been performed for the harvested crop
handling process that covers the hygiene aspects of the produce handling
operation?
There is a documented and up to date (reviewed annually) risk assessment
covering physical, chemical and microbiological contaminants and human
transmissible diseases, customized to the products and produce handling
operation.
Is there a documented hygiene procedure for the produce handling
activities?
Based on the risk assessment there is a documented procedure for the
produce handling activities.
Is the documented hygiene procedure implemented for the process of
harvested produce handling?
The farm manager or other nominated person is responsible for
implementation of the hygiene procedure as a direct result of the produce
handling hygiene risk assessment.
Personal Hygiene
Have workers received specific training in personal hygiene prior to handling
produce?
There must be evidence that the workers received training regarding the
hygiene topics of the risk assessment for produce handling.
Do the workers implement the hygiene instructions for handling produce?
CC FV. 5.2.2 There is evidence that the workers are complying with the hygiene
instructions.
CP FV. 5.2.3 Are all workers wearing outer garments that are clean, appropriate for the
task(s), and able to protect produce from contamination?

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Level

Clause
v5
Level v5
MOTIVATION
MERGED WITH V4 CHAPTER FV 4
Major Must
DELETED

Major Must
Major Must
Major Must
Major Must
Major Must
Major Must
DELETED
Major Must
Minor Must
Minor Must
Recom.

Must)
Covered by major must v5 FV

5.1.1."(hygiene risk
assessment) must cover all
harvest and product handling
activities carried out by the
producer, as well as personnel,
personal effects, equipment,
clothing,...".
=> v5 FV 5.1.2 (major must)
Requires hygiene instructions
based on risk assessment
=> v5 FV 5.1.3 (major must)
Requires implementation of
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CC FV. 5.2.3 All workers wear outer garments (e.g. smocks, aprons, sleeves, gloves) that Recom.
are clean and appropriate for the task(s) according to the risk analysis. This
will be tailored to the crop and the technical level of the business.
CP FV. 5.2.4 Are smoking, eating, chewing and drinking confined to designated areas
segregated from products?
Minor Must

Clause
v5
Level v5
FV 5.1.6. Are smoking, eating, chewing and drinking confined to designated areas
segregated from growing areas and products?
MOTIVATION
Compliance criteria integrated
in v5 FV 5.1.3. (major must):
"[...]
When the risk assessment
determines that clothing,
including footwear, shall be
used, it shall be cleaned when
it becomes soiled to the point
of becoming a risk of
contamination and shall be
effectively maintained and
stored.
[...] "

Must)
Major Must
More comprehensive
requirement according to
sensible areas of
contamination.
Raised from minor must to
major must to adjust level to
the risk against food safety.
CC FV. 5.2.4 Smoking, eating, chewing and drinking are confined to designated areas and Minor Must
are never allowed in the produce handling or storage areas. (Drinking water
is the exception).
FV 5.1.6. Smoking, eating, chewing and drinking are confined to designated areas
away from crops awaiting harvest and are never allowed permitted in the
produce handling or storage areas, unless indicated otherwise by the risk
assessment. (Drinking water is the exception).
Major Must
More comprehensive
requirement according to
sensible areas of
contamination.
Raised from minor must to
major must to adjust level to
the risk against food safety.
CP FV. 5.2.5 Are signs clearly displayed in the packing facilities, which communicate the
primary hygiene instructions to workers and visitors?
CC FV. 5.2.5 Signs with the main hygiene instructions must be visibly displayed in the
packing facility.
FV. 5.3
Sanitary Facilities
CP FV. 5.3.1 Do workers in the packing facility have access to clean toilets and hand
washing facilities in the vicinity of their work?

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Minor Must
Minor Must
Major Must
FV 5.1.5. Are signs clearly displayed in the packing facilities, which that communicate Major Must
the primary hygiene instructions to workers and visitors, including at least
instructions to workers, to wash their hands before returning to work clearly
displayed?
FV 5.1.5. Signs with the main hygiene instructions must shall be visibly displayed in
Major Must
the packing facility relevant locations and include clear instructions that
hands shall be washed before handling produce. Workers handling ready to
eat products shall wash their hands prior to start of work, after each visit to
a toilet, after handling contaminated material, after smoking or eating, after
breaks,prior to returning to work, and at any other time when their hands
may have become a source of contamination.
FV 5.2
Sanitary Facilities
FV 5.2.3 Do workers in the packing facility handling the product on the field or in a
Major Must
facility have access to clean toilets and hand-washing facilities in the vicinity
of their work?
Incorporates v4 FV 5.3.2.
(major must) (Signs instructing
workers to wash their hands)
Incorporates v4 FV 5.3.2.
(major must) (Signs instructing
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CC FV. 5.3.1 Toilets in a good state of hygiene must not open directly onto the produce
handling area, unless the door is self-closing. Hand washing facilities,
containing non-perfumed soap, water to clean and disinfect hands, and hand
dry facilities must be accessible and near to the toilets (as near as possible
without the potential for cross-contamination). Workers shall wash their
hands prior to start of work; after each visit to a toilet; after using a
handkerchief/tissue; after handling contaminated material; after smoking,
eating or drinking, after breaks; and prior to returning to work; and at any
other time when their hands may have become a source of contamination.

Clause
v5
Major Must
CP FV. 5.3.2 Are signs clearly displayed instructing workers to wash their hands before
returning to work?
Major Must
CC FV. 5.3.2 Signs must be visible with clear instructions that hands must be washed
before handling produce. Workers shall wash their hands prior to start of
work, after each visit to a toilet, after using a handkerchief/tissue, after
handling contaminated material, after smoking, eating or drinking, after
breaks and prior to returning to work and at any other time when their hands
may have become a source of contamination.
CP FV. 5.3.3 Are there suitable changing facilities for the workers?
CC FV. 5.3.3 The changing facilities should be used to change clothing and protective
outer garments as required.
CP FV. 5.3.4 Are there lockable storage facilities for the belongings of the workers?
Recom.
Recom.
CC FV. 5.3.4 Secure storage facilities should be provided at the changing facility to
protect the workers' personal belongings.
FV. 5.4
Packing and Storage areas
Recom.
CP FV. 5.4.1 Are produce handling and storage facilities and equipment cleaned and
maintained so as to prevent contamination?
Minor Must
CC FV. 5.4.1 To prevent contamination, produce handling and storage facilities and
equipment (i.e. process lines and machinery, walls, floors, storage areas,
pallets, etc.) must be cleaned and/or maintained according to the cleaning
and maintenance schedule which includes defined minimum frequency.
Documented records of cleaning and maintenance must be kept.
Recom.
Minor Must
CP FV. 5.4.2 Are cleaning agents, lubricants, etc. stored to prevent chemical
contamination of produce?
CC FV. 5.4.2 To avoid chemical contamination of produce, cleaning agents, lubricants etc. Minor Must
are kept in a designated area, away from where produce is packed.

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MOTIVATION
FV 5.2.5 Are there suitable changing facilities for the workers?

FV 5.2.5 The changing facilities should be used to change clothing and protective
outer garments as required.
DELETED
Recom.
Recom.

DELETED
FV 5.4
Minor Must
FV 5.2.3 Toilets in a good state of hygiene must not open directly onto the produce
Major Must
handling area, unless the door is self-closing.
Hand washing facilities, containing non-perfumed soap, water to clean and
disinfect hands, and hand-drying dry facilities must shall be accessible and
near to the toilets (as near as possible without the potential for crosscontamination).
Workers shall wash their hands prior to start of work; after each visit to a
toilet; after using a handkerchief/tissue; after handling contaminated
material; after smoking, eating or drinking, after breaks; and prior to
returning to work; and at any other time when their hands may have become
a source of contamination. When handling takes place in a facility, toilets
shall be maintained in a good state of hygiene, and shall not open directly
onto the produce handling area, unless the door is self-closing.
Packing and Storage areas

(N/A when there is no product packing and/or storing)
Change level: strengthen food

safety control points.
Inclusion in v5 FV 5.4.2:
improve structure of CPCC
Change level: strengthen food
safety control points.
Inclusion in v5 FV 5.4.2:
improve structure of CPCC
FV 5.4.5 Are cleaning agents, lubricants, etc. stored to prevent chemical
contamination of produce?
FV 5.4.5 To avoid chemical contamination of produce, cleaning agents, lubricants
etc. are shall be kept in a designated secure area, away from where
produce is packed.
Minor Must
Minor Must
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CP FV. 5.4.3 Are cleaning agents, lubricants etc. that may come into contact with
produce, approved for application in the food industry? Are label instructions
followed correctly?
Minor Must
CC FV. 5.4.3 Documented evidence exists (i.e. specific label mention or technical data
sheet) authorizing use for the food industry of cleaning agents, lubricants
etc. which may come into contact with produce.
CP FV. 5.4.4 Are all forklifts and other driven transport trolleys clean and well maintained Recom.
and of suitable type to avoid contamination through emissions?
Minor Must
FV 5.4.6 Are cleaning agents, lubricants etc. that may come into contact with
produce, approved for application in the food industry? Are label instructions
followed correctly?
FV 5.4.6 Documented evidence exists (i.e. specific label mention or technical data
Minor Must
sheet) authorizing use for the food industry of cleaning agents, lubricants
etc. which that may come into contact with produce.
FV 5.4.7 Are all forklifts and other driven transport trolleys clean and well maintained Recom.
and of a suitable type to avoid contamination through emissions?
CC FV. 5.4.4 Internal transport should be maintained in a manner to avoid produce

contamination, with special attention to fume emissions. Forklifts and other
driven transport trolleys should be electric or gas-driven.
FV 5.4.7 Internal transport should be maintained in a manner to avoid produce

contamination, with special attention to fume emissions. Forklifts and other
driven transport trolleys should be electric or gas-driven.
Recom.
CP FV. 5.4.5 Is rejected produce and waste material in the packing environment stored in Minor Must
designated areas, which are routinely cleaned and/or disinfected?
Recom.
FV 5.4.8 Is rejected produce and waste material in the packing environment stored in Major Must
designated areas, which are routinely cleaned and/or disinfected?
Is rejected and contaminated produce not introduced in the supply chain and
is waste material effectively controlled in a way that it does not pose a risk
of contamination?
CC FV. 5.4.5 Rejected produce and waste materials are stored in clearly designated and Minor Must
segregated areas designed to avoid contamination of products. These areas
are routinely cleaned and/or disinfected according to the cleaning schedule.
Only daily accumulations of rejected produce and waste materials are
acceptable.
CP FV. 5.4.6 Are breakage safe lamps and/or lamps with a protective cap used above the Major Must
sorting, weighing and storage area?
Major Must
CC FV. 5.4.6 In case of breakage, light bulbs and fixtures suspended above produce or
material used for produce handling are of a safety type or are
protected/shielded so as to prevent contamination of food.
CP FV. 5.4.7 Are there documented handling procedures for glass and clear hard plastic? Minor Must
CC FV. 5.4.7 Written procedures exist for handling glass and/or clear hard plastic
breakages in produce handling, preparation and storage areas.
Minor Must
CP FV. 5.4.8 Are packing materials clean and stored in clean and hygienic conditions?
Minor Must
FV 5.4.8 Produce that poses a microbial food safety hazard is not harvested or is
culled.

controls on potential sources of
microbial contamination (=>
Major)
Clearer wording
Major Must
Rejected Culled produce and waste materials are stored in clearly

designated and segregated areas designed to avoid contamination of
products. These areas are routinely cleaned and/or disinfected according to
the cleaning schedule. Only daily accumulations of rejected produce and
waste materials are acceptable.
FV 5.4.9 Are breakage safe lamps and/or lamps with a protective cap used above
the sorting, weighing and storage area?
FV 5.4.9 In case of breakage, light bulbs and fixtures suspended above produce or
material used for produce handling are of a safety type or are
protected/shielded so as to prevent food contamination of food.
FV
Are there documented handling written procedures for handling glass and
5.4.10
clear hard plastic in place?
FV
Written procedures exist for handling glass and/or clear hard plastic
5.4.10
breakages, which could be a source of physical contamination and/or
damage the product (e.g. in greenhouses, produce handling, preparation
and storage areas).
FV 5.4.3. Are packing materials clean appropriate for use, and are they used and
stored in clean and hygienic conditions so as to prevent them from
becoming a source of contamination?
MOTIVATION

Major)
Clearer wording
Major Must
Major Must
Minor Must
Clearer wording
Minor Must
Major Must

Major)
Incorporates v4 FV 4.2.4 which
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CC FV. 5.4.8 To prevent product contamination until used, packing materials (including re- Minor Must
useable crates) are stored in a clean and hygienic area.

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FV 5.4.3. Packaging material used shall be appropriate for the food safety of the
products packed. To prevent product contamination until used, packing
materials (including re-useable crates) are shall be stored in a clean and
hygienic area.
CP FV. 5.4.9 Is animal access to the facilities restricted?
Minor Must
CC FV. 5.4.9 Measures are in place to prevent access by animals.
Minor Must
Level v5
MOTIVATION
Major Must
Incorporates v4 FV 4.2.4 which

was a Major Must.
Major)
Major)
FV. 5.5
Quality Control
CP FV. 5.5.1 Are temperature and humidity (where applicable) controls maintained and
documented where produce is packed and/or stored on farm?
Major Must
FV 5.5
Quality Temperature and Humidity Control
FV 5.5.1 Are temperature and humidity (where applicable) controls (where applicable) Minor Must
maintained and documented where produce is packed and/or stored on
farm?
More comprehensive CPCC by

includig v4 FV 4.2.6. (major)
(storage on farm).
Lower level of requirement to
minor must as control point is
not connected to food safety
but to product quality.
CC FV. 5.5.1 If packed produce is stored on farm, temperature and humidity controls
(where applicable and also for controlled atmosphere storage) must be
maintained and documented in accordance with the hygiene risk
assessment results.
Major Must
FV 5.5.1 If packed produce is stored either on-farm or in a packinghouse,

temperature and humidity controls (where applicable necessary to comply
with quality requirements and also for controlled atmosphere storage) must
shall be maintained and documented in accordance with the hygiene risk
assessment results.
Minor Must
Reference to quality
requirements original from v4
FV 4.2.6.(major)
Text deleted because there is
no connection of humidity and
temp. control with hygiene
requirements.
CP FV. 5.5.2 Is there a procedure for verifying measuring and temperature control
equipment?
Minor Must
DELETED (merged with v5 CB 8.2 - Minor Must)
CC FV. 5.5.2 Equipment used for weighing and/or temperature control, must be routinely
verified to see if equipment is calibrated according to the hygiene risk
assessment.
FV. 5.6
Pest Control
Minor Must
DELETED (merged with v5 CB 8.2 - Minor Must)

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MOTIVATION
CP FV. 5.6.1 Are there procedures for monitoring and correcting pest populations in the
packing and storing areas?
Minor Must
FV 5.6.1 Are Is there procedures a system for monitoring and correcting pest
populations in the packing and storing areas?
Major Must
This is considered of big

importance in packing and
storing areas, and it is
understood that this does not
apply to the field. Therefore
level is raised to major must.
CC FV. 5.6.1 Awareness at interview. Visual assessment. No N/A.
Minor Must
FV 5.6.1 Awareness at interview. Visual assessment. No N/A

Producers shall implement measures to control pest populations in the
packing and storing areas appropriate to the farm condition. No N/A.
Major Must
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CP FV. 5.6.2 Is there visual evidence that the pest monitoring and correcting process are Minor Must
effective?
FV 5.6.2 Is there visual evidence that the pest monitoring and correcting process are Major Must
effective?
CC FV. 5.6.2 Visual assessment. No N/A.
Minor Must
FV 5.6.2 A visual assessment shows that the pest monitoring and correcting process Major Must
are effective. No N/A.
CP FV. 5.6.3 Are detailed records kept of pest control inspections and necessary actions
taken?
CC FV. 5.6.3 Monitoring is scheduled and there are records of pest control inspections
and follow up action plan(s).
FV. 5.7
Post-Harvest Washing (N/A when no post-harvest washing)
CP FV. 5.7.1 Is the source of water used for final product washing potable or declared
suitable by the competent authorities?
CC FV. 5.7.1 The water has been declared suitable by the competent authorities and/or
within the last 12 months a water analysis has been carried out at the point
of entry into the washing machinery. The levels of the parameters analyzed
are within accepted WHO thresholds or are accepted as safe for the food
industry by the competent authorities.
Minor Must
FV 5.6.3 Are detailed records kept of pest control inspections and necessary actions
taken?
FV 5.6.3 Monitoring is scheduled and there are records of pest control inspections
FV 5.7
Post-Harvest Washing (N/A when no post-harvest washing)
FV 5.7.1 Is the source of water used for final product washing potable or declared
FV 5.7.1 The water has been declared suitable by the competent authorities and/or a
water analysis has been carried out at the point of entry into the washing
machinery within the last 12 months a water analysis has been carried out at
the point of entry into the washing machinery. The levels of the parameters
analyzed are within accepted WHO thresholds or are accepted as safe for
the food industry by the competent authorities.
Minor Must
Major Must
Major Must
Minor Must
Minor Must
Major Must
Major Must
CP FV. 5.7.2 If water is re-circulated for final product washing, has this water been filtered Major Must
and are pH, concentration and exposure levels to disinfectant routinely
monitored?
Major Must
CC FV. 5.7.2 Where water is re-circulated for final produce washing, it is filtered and
disinfected, and pH, concentration and exposure levels to disinfectant are
routinely monitored. Documented records are maintained. Filtering must be
done with an effective system for solids and suspensions that have a
documented routine cleaning schedule according to usage rates and water
volume. Where recording of automatic filter backwash events and changes
in dosage rates by automated sanitizer injectors may be impossible, a
written procedure/policy must explain the process.
FV 5.7.2 If water is re-circulated for final product washing, has this water been filtered Major Must
and are pH, concentration and exposure levels to disinfectant routinely
monitored?
FV 5.7.2 Where water is re-circulated for final produce washing, it is filtered and
Major Must
disinfected, and pH, concentration and exposure levels to disinfectant are
routinely monitored. Documented Records are maintained. Filtering must
shall be done with using an effective system for solids and suspensions that
have a documented routine cleaning schedule according to usage rates and
water volume. Where recording of automatic filter backwash events and
changes in dosage rates by automated sanitizer injectors may be
impossible, a written procedure/policy must shall explain the process.
CP FV. 5.7.3 Is the laboratory carrying out the water analysis a suitable one?
CC FV. 5.7.3 The water analysis for the product washing is undertaken by a laboratory
currently accredited to ISO 17025 or its national equivalent or that can
demonstrate via documentation that it is in the process of gaining
accreditation.
FV. 5.8
Post-Harvest Treatments (N/A when no post-harvest treatments)
FV 5.7.3 Is the laboratory carrying out the water analysis a suitable one?
FV 5.7.3 The water analysis for the product washing is undertaken by a laboratory
currently accredited to ISO 17025 or its national equivalent or one that can
accreditation.
FV 5.8
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Recom.
Strenghten control on sources

of microbial contamination
standards.
Strenghten control on sources
of microbial contamination
standards.
Correction
Recom.
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CP FV. 5.8.1 Are all label instructions observed?

CC FV. 5.8.1 There are clear procedures and documentation available, (e.g. application
records for post-harvest biocides, waxes and plant protection products)
which demonstrate compliance with the label instructions for chemicals
applied.
CP FV. 5.8.2 Are all the biocides, waxes and plant protection products used for postharvest protection of the harvested crop officially registered in the country of
use?
CC FV. 5.8.2 All the post harvest biocides, waxes and plant protection products used on
harvested crop are officially registered or permitted by the appropriate
governmental organization in the country of application. They are approved
for use in the country of application and are approved for use on the
harvested crop to which they is applied as indicated on the biocides, waxes
and crop protection products labels. Where no official registration scheme
exists, refer to the GLOBALG.A.P. Guideline (CB Annex 4 PPP Product Use
in Countries that allow Extrapolation) on this subject and the FAO
Level
Major Must
Major Must
Major Must
Major Must

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FV 5.8.1 Are all label instructions observed?

FV 5.8.1 There are clear procedures and documentation available, (e.g. application
records for post-harvest biocides, waxes and plant protection products)
which that demonstrate compliance with the label instructions for chemicals
applied.
FV 5.8.2 Are all the biocides, waxes and plant protection products used for postharvest protection of the harvested crop officially registered in the country of
use?
FV 5.8.2 All the post harvest biocides, waxes and plant protection products used on
governmental organization in the country of application. They are approved
for use in the country of application and are approved for use on the
harvested crop to which they is are applied as indicated on the labels of the
biocides, waxes and crop protection products labels. Where no official
registration scheme exists, refer to the GLOBALG.A.P. Guideline (CB
Annex 4 PPP Product Use in Countries that allow Extrapolation) on this
subject and the FAO International Code of Conduct on the Distribution and
Use of Pesticides.
Level v5
Major Must
Major Must
CP FV. 5.8.3 Is an up-to-date list maintained of post-harvest plant protection products that Minor Must
are used, and approved for use, on crops being grown?
FV 5.8.3 Is an up-to-date list maintained of post-harvest plant protection products that Minor Must
CC FV. 5.8.3 An up to date documented list, that takes into account any changes in local Minor Must
and national legislation for biocides, waxes and plant protection products, is
available for the commercial brand names (including any active ingredient
composition) that are used as post-harvest plant protection products for
produce grown on the farm under GLOBALG.A.P. within the last 12 months.
No N/A.
FV 5.8.3 An up to date documented list, that takes into account any changes in local Minor Must
and national legislation for biocides, waxes and plant protection products, is
composition) that are used as post-harvest plant protection products for
produce grown on the farm under GLOBALG.A.P. within the last 12 months.
No N/A.
CP FV. 5.8.4 Is the technically responsible person for the application of post harvest plant Major Must
protection products able to demonstrate competence and knowledge with
regard to the application of biocides, waxes and plant protection products?
FV 5.8.4 Is the technically responsible person for the application of post harvest plant Major Must
protection products able to demonstrate competence and knowledge with
regard to the application of biocides, waxes and plant protection products?
CC FV. 5.8.4 The technically responsible person for the post harvest biocides, waxes and
plant protection products applications can demonstrate sufficient level of
technical competence via nationally recognized certificates or formal
training.
CP FV. 5.8.5 Is the source of water used for post-harvest treatments potable or declared
CC FV. 5.8.5 The water has been declared suitable by the competent authorities and/or
CP FV. 5.8.6 Are the biocides, waxes and plant protection products used for post-harvest
treatment, stored away from produce and other materials?

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Major Must
Major Must
Major Must
Major Must
FV 5.8.4 The technically responsible person for the post harvest biocides, waxes and
plant protection products applications can demonstrate a sufficient level of
technical competence via nationally recognized certificates or formal
training.
FV 5.8.5 Is the source of water used for post-harvest treatments potable or declared
FV 5.8.5 The water has been declared suitable by the competent authorities and/or
FV. 5.8.6 Are the biocides, waxes and plant protection products used for post-harvest
treatment, stored away from produce and other materials?
MOTIVATION
Major Must
Major Must
Correction
Major Must
Major Must
Major Must
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CC FV. 5.8.6 To avoid chemical contamination of produce, biocides, waxes and plant
protection products etc. are kept in a designated area, away from produce.
All Records on Post Harvest Treatments are maintained and include the
following criteria:
CP FV. 5.8.7 Harvested crops' identity (i.e. lot or batch of produce)?
Level
Major Must

Clause
v5
FV 5.8.6 To avoid the chemical contamination of the produce, biocides, waxes and
plant protection products etc. are kept in a designated secure area, away
from the produce.
Level v5
MOTIVATION
Major Must
Clearer wording
Increase controls of the
chemicals used on postharvest treatments.
DELETED
Major Must
Major Must
FV 5.8.7 The following information is recorded in all records of post-harvest biocide, Major Must
wax and plant protection product applications:
- The lot or batch of harvested crop treated.
- The geographical area, the name or reference of the farm, or harvested
crop-handling site where the treatment was undertaken.
- The exact dates (day/month/year) of the applications.
- The type of treatment used for product application (e.g. spraying,
drenching, gassing etc.).
- The complete trade name (including formulation) and active ingredient or
beneficial organism with scientific name. The active ingredient shall be
recorded or it shall be possible to connect the trade name information to the
active ingredient.
- The amount of product applied in weight or volume per liter of water or
other carrier medium.
No N/A.
FV 5.8.7 Are all records of post-harvest treatments maintained and do they include
the minimum criteria listed below?
- Identity of harvested crops (i.e. lot or batch of produce);
- Location
- Application dates
- Type of treatment
- Product trade name and active ingredient
- Product quantity
CC FV. 5.8.7 The lot or batch of harvested crop treated is documented in all post-harvest Major Must
biocide, wax and plant protection product application records.
CP FV. 5.8.8 Location?
Major Must
Major Must
CC FV. 5.8.8 The geographical area, the name or reference of the farm, or harvested
crop handling site where the treatment was undertaken is documented in all
post-harvest biocide, wax and plant protection product application records.
CP FV. 5.8.9 Application dates?
Major Must
CC FV. 5.8.9 The exact dates (day/month/year) of the applications are documented in all
Major Must
CP FV. 5.8.10 Type of treatment?
Major Must
CC FV. 5.8.10 The type of treatment used for product application (e.g. spraying, drenching, Major Must
gassing etc.) is documented in all post-harvest biocide, wax and plant
protection product application records.

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CP FV. 5.8.11 Product trade name?
Level

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Level v5
MOTIVATION
Major Must
CC FV. 5.8.11 The trade names of the products applied are documented in all post-harvest Major Must
biocide, wax and plant protection product application records.
Major Must
CP FV. 5.8.12 Product quantity?
CC FV. 5.8.12 The amount of product applied in weight or volume per litre of water or other Major Must
carrier medium is recorded in all post-harvest biocide, wax and plant
protection product applications records.
CP FV. 5.8.13 Name of the operator?

CC FV. 5.8.13 The name of the operator who has applied the plant protection product to
the harvested produce is documented in all post-harvest biocide, wax and
plant protection product application records.
Minor Must
Minor Must
CP FV. 5.8.14 Justification for application?

CC FV. 5.8.14 The common name of the pest/disease to be treated is documented in all
Minor Must
Minor Must
CP FV. 5.8.15 Are all of the post-harvest plant protection product applications also
considered under points CB.8.6?
CC FV. 5.8.15 There is documented evidence to demonstrate that the producer considers
all post-harvest biocides and plant protection products applications under
Control Point CB.8.6, and acts accordingly.
Major Must

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Major Must
Are records of all post-harvest treatments kept and do they also include the
following criteria:
Minor Must
FV 5.8.8 Name of the operator?
Minor Must
FV 5.8.8 The name of the operator who has applied the plant protection product to
the harvested produce is documented in all records of post-harvest biocide,
wax and plant protection product applications records.
FV 5.8.9 Justification for application?
FV 5.8.9 The common name of the pest/disease to be treated is documented in all
records of post-harvest biocide, wax and plant protection product
applications records.
FV 5.8.10 Are all of the post-harvest plant protection product applications also
considered under points CB 8.6 CB 7.6?
FV 5.8.10 There is documented evidence to demonstrate that the producer considers
all post-harvest biocides and plant protection products applications under
Control Point CB 8.6 CB 7.6, and acts accordingly.
Clearer wording
Minor Must
Minor Must
Clearer wording
Major Must
Correction
Major Must
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FLOWERS AND ORNAMENTALS (Scope: Not for human and/or
FO
livestock consumption)
FO. 1
FO. 1.1 Choice of Variety or Rootstock
CP FO. 1.1.1 Is the grower aware of the customer quality specifications if there are any
and does he/she comply with them?
Minor
Must
CC FO. 1.1.1 Written correspondence exists between customer and grower demonstrating Minor
mutual agreement on quality specifications at any one time. The grower
Must
must prove that the agreed quality specifications are adhered to. No N/A.

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v5
FO
FLOWERS AND ORNAMENTALS (Scope: Not for human and/or
livestock consumption)
FO1
FO1.1
Choice of Variety or Rootstock
FO1.1.1 Is the grower producer aware of the customer quality specifications, if there
are any exist, and does he/she the producer comply with them?
Minor Must
Minor Must
FO1.1.1 Written correspondence exists between the customer and grower the
producer demonstrating mutual agreement on quality specifications at any
one time. The grower must producer shall prove that the agreed quality
specifications are adhered to. When producers do not know their client yet,
they shall define own quality specifications for the intended market. No N/A.
MOTIVATION
Clearer wording
Additional text included

because producers
sometimes do not know at
the moment of the audit to
whom they will sell.
Besides there are often no
specific qualitiy
specifications by the
customer. In these cases,
producers shall still define
their own quality
specifications.
Recom.
CP FO. 1.1.2 Have varieties or rootstocks been agreed with major customers?
CC FO. 1.1.2 There is a written agreement between customer and grower, and the variety Recom.
conforms with the customers quality specification.
CP FO. 1.1.3 Where varieties or rootstocks are agreed with clients, is there a written
specification defining the varieties to be grown?
Recom.
FO1.1.2 Have varieties or rootstocks been agreed with major customers?
Recom.
FO1.1.2 There is a written agreement between the customer and grower the
producer, and the variety conforms with the customers quality specification.
Not applicable when there is evidence of client not requiring particular
specifications or the producer does not know the client yet.
Recom.
DELETED
CC FO. 1.1.3 There is a written agreement between customer and grower, and the variety Recom.
conforms to the customers quality specification.
DELETED
Recom.
CP FO. 1.1.4 Do the crops grown match the written specifications?
CC FO. 1.1.4 Documented records e.g. plant passport must be available, and must match Recom.
the customers specification.
CP FO. 1.1.5 Does the variety or rootstock meet the latest UPOV (International Union for
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Must
FO1.1.3 Do the crops grown match the written specifications?

FO1.1.3 "Documented records, e.g. a plant passport, must shall be available and
must shall match the customers specification.
Not applicable when there is evidence of the client not requiring particular
specifications or the producer does not know the client yet.
DELETED (duplicates CB 2.1.1 and CB 2.1.2)
Recom.
Recom.
Adapt criteria to common

scenarios.
Covered by V5 FO 1.1.1
and V5 FO 1.1.2
Covered by V5 FO 1.1.1
and V5 FO 1.1.2
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scenarios.
Duplicates CB 2.1.1 and CB
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CC FO. 1.1.5 There are written documents available on request that prove that the
varieties grown have been obtained in accordance to local legislation and in Must
compliance with intellectual property right laws. No N/A.
FO. 1.2 Pest and Disease Resistance
CP FO. 1.2.1 Are growers aware of the varieties' degree of susceptibility to pest and
diseases?
CC FO. 1.2.1 There is written evidence of the varieties degree of susceptibility to pests
and diseases.
CP
CC

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Recom.
Recom.

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FO 1.2
Pest and Disease Resistance
FO 1.2.1 Are growers Is the producer aware of the varieties' degree of susceptibility to Recom.
pest and diseases?
Recom.
FO 1.2.1 There is written evidence of the varieties degree of susceptibility to pests
and diseases.
FO 1.3
Conversion period
FO 1.3.1 NEW
Major Must
In case propagation material was sourced from suppliers who are not
certified according to GLOBALG.A.P. Plant Propagation Material or IFA
Flowers and Ornamentals, has the transition period been completed?
FO 1.3.1 NEW
Major Must
Crops shall be grown under the ownership of the Flowers and Ornamentals
(FO) certified/applicant producer at least 3 months before being sold as
certified.
In case the growing cycle is shorter than 3 months, at least two thirds of the
growing cycle shall be done by the FO producer, and in the case of flowers,
growing under GLOBALG.A.P. Standard conditions shall also start before
the flower has opened.
The beginning of the growing period counts from sowing or when the
cuttings are planted.
The supplier of the non-certified material shall be an authorized supplier, e.g.
propagation material license/authorization according to the national scheme
shall be available.
In any other case (e.g.tulip bulbs) the propagation material is required to be
certified to sell the product as GLOBALG.A.P. certified.
Note: This situation is not considered as parallel production or ownership,
and so producers do not need to register for it in the GLOBALG.A.P.
Database.
MOTIVATION
Duplicates CB 2.1.1 and CB
2.1.2
Clearer wording
Consolidate requirements in
one same document. Rules
for conversion period where
approved during the validity
of V4 and are now
incorporated in the CPCC
for greater transparency
and easier reference.
Consolidate requirements in
one same document. Rules
for conversion period where
approved during the validity
of V4 and are now
incorporated in the CPCC
for greater transparency
and easier reference.

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SOIL AND SUBSTRATE MANAGEMENT
Level

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v5
FO 2
SOIL AND SUBSTRATE MANAGEMENT
Level v5
MOTIVATION
FO. 2.1 Soil Fumigation (N/A if no soil fumigation)

CP FO. 2.1.1 Is there written justification for the use of soil fumigants?
FO 2.1
FO 2.1.1 Is there written justification for the use of soil fumigants?
Clearer wording
CP FO. 2.1.2 Is any pre-planting interval complied with?
Major Must
FO 2.1.1 There is written evidence and justification for the use of soil fumigants,
including which includes the location, date, active ingredient, doses, method
of application, and operator. The use of Methyl Bromide is not permitted. No
N/A
Minor Must
FO 2.1.2 Is any pre-planting interval complied with?
FO 2.1.2 Pre-planting interval must shall be recorded. No N/A
Clearer wording
Major
Must
Major
CC FO. 2.1.1 There is written evidence and justification for the use of soil fumigants
including location, date, active ingredient, doses, method of application and Must
operator. The use of Methyl Bromide is not permitted. No N/A
Minor
Must
Minor
CC FO. 2.1.2 Pre-planting interval must be recorded. No N/A
Must
CP FO. 2.1.3 Are alternatives to chemical fumigation explored before resorting to the use Recom.
of chemical fumigants?
CC FO. 2.1.3 The producer is able to demonstrate assessment of alternatives to chemical Recom.
soil fumigation through technical knowledge, written evidence or accepted
local practice.
FO .2.2 Substrates (N/A if no substrates are used)

CP FO. 2.2.1 Does the producer participate in substrate recycling programs for
substrates, where available?
CC FO. 2.2.1 The producer keeps records with quantities recycled and dates.
Recom.
Recom.
Major Must
Minor Must
FO 2.1.3 Are Does the producer explore alternatives to chemical fumigation explored Recom.
before resorting to the use of chemical fumigants?
FO 2.1.3 The producer is able to demonstrate assessment of alternatives to chemical Recom.
soil fumigation through technical knowledge, written evidence or accepted
local practice and has implemented them, where feasible.
FO .2.2 Substrates (N/A if no substrates are used)

FO 2.2.1 Does the producer participate in substrate recycling programs for substrates, Minor Must
where available?
FO 2.2.1 The producer keeps records of substrate recycling with quantities recycled
and dates. Invoices/loading dockets are acceptable. If there is no
participation in a recycling program is available, it this should be justified.
Minor Must

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Must
FO 2.2.2 If chemicals are used to sterilize substrates for reuse, has the location, the
Ensure that besides

analyzing alternatives to
chemical soil disinfection,
producers use them when
possible.
Raise importance of
environmental protection
Raise importance of
environmental protection.
scenarios (potted plants)
and strengthen
environmental standard.
Not applicable to potted plants that are sold together with the substrate.
CP FO. 2.2.2 If chemicals are used to sterilize substrates for reuse, has the location, the
Clearer wording
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MOTIVATION
Clearer wording
CC FO. 2.2.2 When the substrates are sterilized on the farm, the name or reference of the Major
field, orchard or greenhouse are recorded, if sterilized off farm then the
Must
name and location of the company which sterilizes the substrate are
recorded. The following are all correctly recorded: the dates of sterilization
(day/month/year); the name and active ingredient; the machinery (e.g. 1000
l-tank etc); the method (e.g. drenching, fogging); the operators name (the
person who actually applied the chemicals and did the sterilization); and the
pre-planting interval.
FO 2.2.2 When the substrates are sterilized on the farm, the name or reference of the Major Must
field, orchard or greenhouse are is recorded. if When the substrates are
sterilized off farm, then the name and location of the company which that
sterilizes the substrate are recorded. The following are all correctly recorded:
the dates of sterilization (day/month/year), the name and active ingredient,
the machinery (e.g. 1000 l-tank etc), the method (e.g. drenching, fogging),
the operators name (the person who actually applied the chemicals and did
performed the sterilization), and the pre-planting interval.
CP FO. 2.2.3 When substrates are reused, has steaming been used for sterilization?
FO 2.2.3 When substrates are reused, has steaming been used for sterilization?
Recom.
CC FO. 2.2.3 When substrates are reused, documentary evidence shows that steaming is Recom.
the option used.
Recom.
CP FO. 2.2.4 For substrates of natural origin, can it be demonstrated that it does not
FO 2.2.3 When substrates are reused, documentary documented evidence shows

that steaming is the option used.
FO 2.2.4 For substrates of natural origin, can it be demonstrated the producer
demonstrate that it does they do not come from designated conservation
areas?
Recom.
Clearer wording
Minor Must
Change level to strengthen

environmental standards.
CC FO. 2.2.4 There are records that prove the origin of the substrates of natural origin
being used. These records demonstrate that the substrates do not come
from designated conservation areas.
FO 2.2.4 There are Records that prove attesting the origin of the substrates of natural Minor Must
origin being used are available. These records demonstrate that the
substrates do not come from designated conservation areas.
Recom.
Recom.
Clearer wording
Clearer wording
FO. 3
FERTILIZER USE
FO. 3.1 Nutrient Requirement

CP FO. 3.1.1 Has a cropping or soil care plan been developed to ensure minimization of
nutrient loss?
FO 3
Recom.
CC FO. 3.1.1 Based on the risk analysis and soil analysis the grower should make a
cropping plan and a fertilization program (time, frequency, and quantity) to
minimize nutrient loss.
Recom.
CP FO. 3.1.2 Has the application of fertilizers been based on a calculation of the nutrient
requirements of the crop and on appropriate routine analysis of nutrient
levels in the soil, the crop or the nutrient solution?
Recom.

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FERTILIZER USE
FO 3.1
Nutrient Requirement
FO 3.1.1 Has a cropping or soil care plan been developed to ensure minimization of
nutrient loss?
FO 3.1.1 Based on the risk analysis and soil analysis, the grower producer should
make a cropping plan and a fertilization program (time, frequency, and
quantity) to minimize nutrient loss.
DELETED (included in v5 CB 3.1 - Minor Must)
Minor Must
Minor Must

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Recom.
CC FO. 3.1.2 Calculations should be made at least once for every single crop harvested
and on a justified regular basis (e.g. every two weeks in closed systems) for
continuously harvested crops. (Analysis may be conducted with on-farm
equipment or mobile kits).
Minor
CP FO. 3.1.3 Does the fertilizer application meet the needs of the crops as well as
maintaining soil fertility?
Must
CC FO. 3.1.3 The actual applied quantities comply with the fertilizer crop plan. Routine soil Minor
analyses are available. No N/A
Must

FO. 3.2 Fertilizer Storage

CP FO. 3.2.1 Are concentrated acids stored separately from any other material?
CC FO. 3.2.1 Concentrated acids must be stored separately from any other material.
CP FO. 3.2.2 Are concentrated acids stored in a separated, lockable room?

CC FO. 3.2.2 Concentrated acids must be stored in a separate, lockable room unless
stored according to the requirements for plant protection product storage.
FO. 4
Minor
Must
Minor
Must
Minor
Must
Minor
Must
FO 3.2
Fertilizer Storage
FO 3.2.1 Are concentrated acids stored separately from any other material?
FO 3.2.1 Concentrated acids must shall be stored separately from any other material
so as to prevent any contamination (a separate room is not always
necessary).
Minor Must
FO 3.2.2
Minor Must
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Minor
Must
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CC FO. 4.1.1 All the plant protection products applied are officially registered or permitted Minor
by the appropriate governmental organization in the country of application. Must
Where no official registration scheme exists, refer to the GLOBALG.A.P.
Guideline (Annex CB.4) on this subject and FAO International Code of
Conduct on the Distribution and Use of Pesticides. No N/A. The compliance
level of this control point supersedes that of CB.8.1.2.
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all crops (v4 CB 8.1.2.;
major)
major)
major)
major)
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FO. 4.1. Choice of Plant Protection Products
FO. 5.1 Hygiene

CP FO. 5.1.1 Do workers have access to clean toilet and hand washing facilities in the
vicinity of their work?
FO4
Minor
Must
More precise wording to the

objective of the
requirement.
Clearer wording
FO 3.2.2 Concentrated acids must shall be stored in a separate, lockable room unless Minor Must
stored according to the requirements for plant protection product storage.
CP FO. 4.1.1 Do producers only use plant protection products that are registered in the
country of use for the target crop where such official registration scheme
exists?
Minor Must
HARVESTING
FO4.1
Hygiene
FO4.1.1 Do workers have access to clean toilet and hand washing facilities in the
vicinity of their work?
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CC FO. 5.1.1 There are placed on the field and accessible to the workers fixed or mobile
toilet facilities in a good state of hygiene with hand washing facilities. No
N/A.
Level
Minor
Must

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FO4.1.1 There are placed on the field and accessible to the workers fixed or mobile
toilet facilities in a good state of hygiene with hand washing facilities. No
N/A.
Level v5
MOTIVATION
Minor Must
Use same language as in

v5 FV 5.2.2
Field sanitation units shall be designed, constructed, and located in a

(e.g. 500m or 7 minutes) to the place of work. Failure point = no or
insufficient toilet in reasonable proximity to the place of work. Not applicable
is only possible when harvest workers dont come into contact with
marketable produce during harvesting (e.g. mechanical harvesting).
Sufficient stock of toilet paper shall be available.
Clearer wording: pots are

not regarded as packaging
material
Clearer wording: pots are
not regarded as packaging
material
CP FO. 5.1.2 Has packaging on farm been stored so as to avoid contamination by rodent, Minor
pest, birds, physical and chemical hazards?
Must
FO4.1.2 Has post-harvest packaging on the farm been stored so in such a way as to Minor Must
avoid contamination by rodents, pests, birds, and physical and chemical
hazards?
CC FO. 5.1.2 All consumer packaging is stored with control measures for rodent, pest,
birds, physical and chemical hazards. No N/A
Minor
Must
FO4.1.2 All consumer packaging is stored with control measures for rodents, pests,
birds, and physical and chemical hazards. No N/A
Note: Pots where plants are grown are not considered packaging material.
Minor Must
CP FO. 5.1.3 Are reusable field containers cleaned, and re-cleaned to ensure they are
free from foreign material?
Minor
Must
FO4.1.3 Are reusable field containers cultivation materials cleaned, and re-cleaned
to ensure that they are free from of foreign material?
Minor Must
CC FO. 5.1.3 Where applicable, the field containers are clean and a cleaning schedule in
place at least to ensure that they are free of foreign material.
Minor
Must
Minor Must
FO4.1.3 Where applicable, the field containers Cultivation materials including pots,
crates, buckets and other containers are clean cleaned, and based on risk of
contamination, there is a cleaning schedule in place at least a minimum to
ensure that they are free of foreign materials before reuse.
Include as well other

equipment used during
harvest.
More specific wording for
better understanding of the
objective of the control
point.
FO5
Clarification
FO. 6
POST-HARVEST TREATMENTS
FO. 6.1 Quality of Post-harvest water

CP FO. 6.1.1 Has a risk assessment for post-harvest water been completed?

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Minor
Must
POST-HARVEST TREATMENTS (Not applicable if no post-harvest

treatment is applied)
FO5.1
Quality of Post-Harvest Water
FO 5.1.1 Has a risk assessment for post-harvest water been completed and has the
management reviewed it within the last 12 months?
Minor Must
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CC FO. 6.1.1 Part of the risk assessment should consider frequency of analysis, sources
of water, the resources, sustainability of the sources and susceptibility to
pollutants, chemical and mineral contaminants and the environment.
Sustainable water sources are sources that supply enough water under
normal (average) conditions.
Level
Minor
Must
CP FO. 6.1.2 Is or has untreated sewage water not been used for post-harvest washing?
Major
Must
CC FO. 6.1.2 Untreated sewage water must never be used for post-harvest. According to
the risk analysis, there is a documented record of the appropriate microbial
contaminants, e.g. E- coli etc. No N/A.
Major
Must

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FO 5.1.1 Part of the risk assessment should consider frequency of analysis, sources
of water, the resources, sustainability of the sources and susceptibility to
pollutants, chemical and mineral contaminants and the environment.
Sustainable water sources are sources that supply enough water under
normal (average) conditions.
Level v5
MOTIVATION
Minor Must
The risk assessment for

physical and chemical
pollutionof the water used
on pre-harvest activities
required under V5 CB 5.3.2
shall be completed with the
assessment of the
microbiological risks and
Considered covered by the
new CB module
requirements
Considered covered by the
new CB module
requirements
Strengthen a requirement
which addresses the
concern that is more and
more frequently being
raised by stakeholders.
which addresses the
which addresses the
which addresses the
The risk assessment shall be reviewed by the management every year and
updated any time there is a change made to the system or a situation
th t
ld i t d
t it t
t i t th
t
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DELETED
CP FO. 6.1.3 Is the laboratory carrying out the water analysis a suitable one?
Recom.
FO5.1.2 Is the laboratory carrying out the water analysis a suitable one?
Minor Must
CC FO. 6.1.3 The water analysis for the product washing is undertaken by a laboratory
accreditation.
Recom.
FO5.1.2 The water analysis for the product washing is undertaken by a laboratory
accreditation.
Minor Must
CP FO. 6.1.4 Have any adverse results been acted upon?
Recom.
FO5.1.3 Have any adverse results been acted upon?
Minor Must
CC FO. 6.1.4 Records are available of what actions have been taken and what the results Recom.
are.
FO5.1.3 Records are available of what the actions have been taken and what the
their results are.
Minor Must
FO. 6.2 Post-Harvest Treatments

CP FO. 6.2.1 Are post-harvest treatments only used if no alternative exists to ensure
maintenance of good quality?
CC FO. 6.2.1 All possible alternatives for the use of post harvest chemicals have been
considered and evaluated, and chemicals are only used where there is no
technically accepted alternative.
FO 5.2
Post-Harvest Treatments
FO5.2.1 Are post-harvest treatments only used if no alternative exists to ensure
maintenance of good quality?
FO5.2.1 All possible alternatives for the use of post-harvest chemicals have been
considered and evaluated, and chemicals are only used where there is no
technically accepted alternative.

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Must
Minor
Must
Minor Must
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CC FO. 6.2.2 There are clear procedures and documentation available, i.e. post-harvest
protection products application records and packaging/delivery dates of
treated products, which demonstrate that the label instructions for chemicals
applied to the harvested crop have been observed.
Level
Major
Must
Major
Must

Clause
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Level v5
MOTIVATION
FO5.2.2 Are all label instructions observed?
Major Must
Clearer wording
FO5.2.2 There are Clear procedures are in place and documentation is available, i.e. Major Must
post-harvest protection products application records and packaging/delivery
dates of treated products, which demonstrate that the label instructions for
chemicals applied to the harvested crop have been observed.
Clearer wording
which addresses the
CP FO. 6.2.3 Are plant protection products only used that are officially registered in the
country of use, and for use post-harvest on the harvested crop being
protected?
Minor
Must
FO5.2.3 Are Does the producer only use plant protection products only used that are Major Must
officially registered in the country of use and approved for use post-harvest
use on the harvested crop being protected?
CC FO. 6.2.3 All the post harvest plant protection products used on harvested crop are
officially registered or permitted by the appropriate governmental
organization in the country of application and are approved for use in the
country of application and are approved for use on the harvested crop to
which it is applied as indicated on the biocides, and plant protection
products labels. Where no official registration scheme exists, refer to the
GLOBALG.A.P. Guideline (Annex CB.4) on this subject and FAO
Minor
Must
FO5.2.3 All the post harvest plant protection products used on harvested crop are
Major Must
officially registered or permitted by the appropriate governmental
organization in the country of application, and are approved for use in the
country of application, and are approved for use on the harvested crop to
which it is applied as indicated on the biocides and plant protection products
labels. Where no official registration scheme exists, refer to the
GLOBALG.A.P. Guideline (Annex CB 4) 3 on this subject and the FAO
CP FO. 6.2.4 Is an up-to-date list maintained of post-harvest plant protection products that
Minor
Must
FO5.2.4 Is an up-to-date list maintained of post-harvest plant protection products that Minor Must
CC FO. 6.2.4 An up to date documented list, that takes into account any changes in local
and national plant protection product legislation is available for the
commercial brand names of plant protection products (including their active
ingredient composition, or beneficial organisms) that are used on crops
being, or which have been, grown on the farm under GLOBALG.A.P. within
the last 12 months. No N/A.
Minor
Must
FO5.2.4 An up-to-date documented list, that takes into account any changes in local Minor Must
and national plant protection product legislation is available for the
commercial brand names of plant protection products (including their active
ingredient composition, or beneficial organisms) that have been or are being
used on crops being, or which have been, grown on the farm under
GLOBALG.A.P. within the last 12 months. No N/A.
CP FO. 6.2.5 Is the grower or packer aware of restrictions on specific chemicals in

individual countries?
Minor
Must
FO5.2.5 Is the grower producer or packer aware of restrictions on specific chemicals Minor Must
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Clearer wording
which addresses the
Update reference.
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CC FO. 6.2.5 There is documentation available indicating the restrictions in individual
countries of specific post harvest chemicals.
CP FO. 6.2.6 Has the grower or packer consulted their customers to determine if any
additional commercial restrictions exist?
CC FO. 6.2.6 There is documentation which confirms the request from the grower or
packer for information of additional restrictions.
CP FO. 6.2.7 Is the technically responsible person for the harvested crop handling
process able to demonstrate competence and knowledge with regard to the
application of plant protection products?
CC FO. 6.2.7 The technically responsible person for the post harvest plant protection
products applications can demonstrate sufficient level of technical
competence via nationally recognized certificates or formal training.
Records of all Post Harvest Treatments must be kept and must include the
following criteria:
CP FO. 6.2.8 Crops' identity (i.e. lot or batch of produce)?
CC FO. 6.2.8 The lot or batch of harvested crop treated is documented in all post-harvest
plant protection product application records.
CP FO. 6.2.9 Location?
CC FO. 6.2.9 The geographical area, the name or reference of the farm or harvested crop
handling site where the treatment was undertaken is documented in all postharvest plant protection product application records.
CP FO. 6.2.10Application dates?
CC FO. 6.2.10The exact dates (day/month/year) of the applications are documented in all
CP FO. 6.2.11Type of treatment?
CC FO. 6.2.11The type of treatment used for product application (i.e. spraying, drenching,
gassing etc.) is documented in all post-harvest plant protection product
application records.
CP FO. 6.2.12Product trade name?
CC FO. 6.2.12The trade name and active ingredient of the products applied are
documented in all post-harvest protection product application records.
CP FO. 6.2.13Product quantity?

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Minor
Must
Minor
Must
Minor
Must
Major
Must
Major
Must

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FO5.2.5 There is documentation available indicating the restrictions in individual
countries of specific post-harvest chemicals.
FO5.2.6 Has the grower producer or packer consulted their customers to determine if
any additional commercial restrictions exist?
FO5.2.6 There is documentation which that confirms the request from the grower
producer or packer for information of additional restrictions.
FO5.2.7 Is the technically responsible person for the harvested crop handling process
able to demonstrate competence and knowledge with regard to the
application of plant protection products?
FO5.2.7 The technically responsible person for the post-harvest plant protection
products applications can demonstrate sufficient level of technical
Records of all post-harvest Treatments must shall be kept and must shall
include the following criteria:
FO5.2.8 The identity of the Crops' identity (i.e. lot or batch of produce)?
Level v5
MOTIVATION
Minor Must
Clearer wording
Minor Must
Clearer wording
Minor Must
Major Must
Major Must
Clearer wording
Major Must
Clearer wording
Major Must
Clearer wording
Major Must
Clearer wording
FO5.2.9 The geographical area, the name or the reference of the farm or harvested Major Must
crop handling site where the treatment was undertaken is documented in all
records of post-harvest plant protection product applications records.
Clearer wording
Major
Must
Major
Must
FO5.2.10 The application dates?
Major Must
Clearer wording
FO5.2.10 The exact dates (day/month/year) of the applications are documented in all
records of post-harvest biocide, wax and plant protection product
Major Must
Clearer wording
Major
Must
Major
Must
FO5.2.11 The type of treatment?
Major Must
Clearer wording
FO5.2.11 The type of treatment used for product application (i.e. spraying, drenching, Major Must
gassing etc.) is documented in all records of post-harvest plant protection
product applications records.
Major Must
FO5.2.12 The product trade name?
Clearer wording
FO5.2.12 The trade name and active ingredient of the products applied are
documented in all records of post-harvest protection product applications
records.
FO5.2.13 The product quantity?
Major Must
Clearer wording
Major Must
Clearer wording
Major
Must
Major
Must
Major
Must
Major
Must
Major
Must
Major
Must
Major
Must
FO5.2.8 The lot or batch of harvested crop treated is documented in all records of
post-harvest plant protection product applications records.
FO5.2.9 The location?
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CC FO. 6.2.13The amount of product applied in weight or volume per liter of water or other
carrier medium is recorded in all post-harvest plant protection product
applications records.
CP FO. 6.2.14Name of the operator?
CC FO. 6.2.14The name of the operator who has applied the plant protection product to
the harvested crop is documented in all post-harvest plant protection
CP FO. 6.2.15Justification for application?
CC FO. 6.2.15The common name of the pest, disease to be treated is documented in all
post-harvest plant protection product application records.

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Level
Major
Must
Minor
Must
Minor
Must
Minor
Must
Minor
Must

Clause
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Level v5
MOTIVATION
FO5.2.13 The amount of product applied in weight or volume per liter of water or other Major Must
carrier medium is recorded in all records of post-harvest plant protection
Minor Must
FO5.2.14 The name of the operator?
Clearer wording
FO5.2.14 The name of the operator who has applied the plant protection product to
the harvested crop is documented in all records of post-harvest plant
FO5.2.15 The justification for application?
Minor Must
Clearer wording
Minor Must
Clearer wording
FO5.2.15 The common name of the pest and/or disease to be treated is documented
in all records of post-harvest plant protection product applications records.
Minor Must
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CC
CC. 1
CC. 1.1
CP CC. 1.1.1
CC CC. 1.1.1
CC. 1.2
CP CC. 1.2.1
CC CC. 1.2.1
Level
COMBINABLE CROPS
Choice of Variety
Is the choice of variety based on acceptable agronomic performance in the
local conditions?
The producer must be able to demonstrate the varieties grown meet these
requirements either through official trials (variety lists), seed supplier
information or customer requirements.
Seed/Rootstock Quality and Origin
Are purchased seeds accompanied by records of variety name, batch
number, supplier, seed certification details and are seed treatment records
retained?
Producer must provide records of variety name, batch number, supplier,
seed certification details and seed treatments applied.
Minor
Must
Minor
Must
Minor
Must

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CC
CC 1
COMBINABLE CROPS
CC 1.1
CC 1.1.1
Choice of Variety
Is the choice of variety based on acceptable agronomic performance in
appropriate to the local conditions?
The producer must be able to demonstrate shall ensure that the varieties
grown meet these requirements either through official trials (variety lists),
seed supplier information, or customer requirements.
Seed/Rootstock Quality and Origin
Are purchased seeds accompanied by records of variety name, batch
number, supplier, and seed certification details, and are seed treatment
records retained kept?
The producer must shall provide records of variety name, batch number,
supplier, seed certification details, and seed treatments applied.
CC 1.1.1
CC 1.2
CC 1.2.1
Minor
Must
CC 1.2.1
Level v5 MOTIVATION


CP CC. 1.2.2
Do home-saved seed have available records of the identity, source,

treatments applied (e.g. cleaning and seed treatments)?
Minor
Must
CC 1.2.2
Do home-saved seed have records available records of the identity, source,

and treatments applied (e.g. cleaning and seed treatments)?
CC CC. 1.2.2
Producer must keep records and have them available on the farm.
Minor
Must
CC 1.2.2
The producer must shall keep records on home-saved seeds and have them Minor Must Clearer wording
available on the farm.
MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT
CC 2
MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT
Hygiene
Are lorries/trucks and trailers carrying crops for food or stock feed clean and
fit for the purpose with particular care given to the cleanliness of dual
purpose trailers to prevent contamination?
Workers to demonstrate awareness at interview and visual assessment of
transport vehicles. Type of cleaning must be appropriate to clean what was
being previously transported. No N/A unless no supplement feeding of
livestock on farm.
CC 2.1
CC 2.1.1
Hygiene
Are lorries/trucks and trailers carrying crops for food or stock feed clean and
fit for the purpose, with particular care given to the cleanliness of dualpurpose trailers, to prevent contamination?
Compliance shall be demonstrated through worker awareness in the
Workers to demonstrate awareness at interview and as well as visual
assessment of transport vehicles that shows that they are kept clean and fit
for the purpose. The type of cleaning must shall be appropriate to clean what
was being had previously been transported No N/A unless no supplement
Are all bulk loaders used for loading crops or stock feed cleaned prior to use,
with particular care given to the cleanliness of dual-purpose loaders, to
prevent contamination?
Compliance shall be demonstrated through a visual assessment that shows
that bulk loaders are kept in a clean, dry and fit state to avoid harm to the
goods being carried inside them.
Maintenance
Is crop or forage conditioning equipment serviced in accordance with
manufacturers instructions, and are records maintained?
Records must shall be available together with manufacturers instructions.
N/A if no relevant equipment.
Are temperature and humidity controls (where applicable) controls
maintained and documented where packed produce are stored on the farm?
CC. 2
CC. 2.1
CP CC. 2.1.1
CC CC. 2.1.1
CP CC. 2.1.2
CC CC. 2.1.2
CC. 2.2
CP CC. 2.2.1
CC CC. 2.2.1
CP CC. 2.2.2
Are all bulk loaders used for loading crops or stock feed cleaned prior to
use, with particular care given to the cleanliness of dual purpose loaders, to
prevent contamination?
Visual assessment that bulk loaders are kept in a clean, dry and fit state to
avoid harm to the goods being carried inside.
Maintenance
Is crop or forage conditioning equipment serviced in accordance with
manufacturers instructions and are records maintained?
Records must be available, together with manufacturers instructions. N/A if
no relevant equipment.
Are temperature and humidity (where applicable) controls maintained and
documented where packed produce are stored on farm?
Major
Must
Major
Must
CC 2.1.1
Major
Must
CC 2.1.2
Major
Must
CC 2.1.2
Minor
Must
Minor
Must
Major
Must
CC 2.2
CC 2.2.1
CC 2.2.1
CC 2.2.2
Major
Must
Major
Must
Major
Must
Major
Must

Major
Must
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If packed product are stored on farm temperature and humidity controls

Major
(where applicable) must be maintained and documented, in accordance with Must
the hygiene risk assessment results.
CC 2.2.2
If packed products are stored on the farm, temperature and humidity controls Major
(where applicable) must shall be maintained and documented in accordance Must
with the hygiene risk assessment results.
CP CC. 2.2.3
Is there a process for verifying measuring and temperature control

equipment?
CC 2.2.3
Is there a process for verifying measuring and temperature control equipment?Minor Must

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Must
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Level
Equipment used for weighing and temperature control, must be routinely

verified according to a risk analysis.
Minor
Must
CC 2.2.3
Equipment used for weighing and temperature control must shall be routinely Minor Must Clearer wording
verified according to a risk analysis.
CC 3
CC 3.1
CC 3.1.1
CROP PROTECTION
CROP PROTECTION
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CC.3.1
CP CC. 3.1.1
Choice of Chemicals
Are restrictions imposed by national or local legislation on plant protection
product application methodology complied with?
CC CC. 3.1.1
Where national or local legislation imposes restrictions on methods of plant Major

protection product application (for example: distance to water ways while
Must
spraying etc.) producer must show knowledge at interview and demonstrate
compliance.
CC 3.1.1
HARVESTING
CC 4
CC 4.1
CC 4.1.1
HARVESTING
CC 4.1.1
Field sanitation units shall be designed, constructed, and located in a manner Minor Must Clearer wording
that minimizes the potential risk for product contamination and are directly
accessible for servicing. Fixed or mobile toilets (including pit latrines) are
constructed of materials that are easy to clean and they are in good state of
hygiene. Toilets are expected to be in a reasonable proximity (500m or 7
minutes) to the place of work. Failure point = no or insufficient toilet in
reasonable proximity to place of work. Not applicable N/A is only possible
when harvest workers dont come in into contact with marketable produce
product during harvesting (e.g. mechanical harvesting).
CC 5
CC 5.1
CC 5.1.1
HARVESTED CROP HANDLING
CC. 4
CC. 4.1
CP CC. 4.1.1
CC CC. 4.1.1
CC. 5
Major
Must
Hygiene
Do harvest workers have access to clean toilets in the vicinity of their work? Minor
Must
Minor
Field sanitation units shall be designed, constructed, and located in a
manner that minimizes the potential risk for product contamination and are Must
directly accessible for servicing. Fixed or mobile toilets (including pit
(500m or 7 minutes) to place of work. Failure point = no or insufficient toilet
in reasonable proximity to place of work. Not applicable is only possible
when harvest workers dont come in contact with marketable produce during
harvesting (e.g. mechanical harvesting).
HARVESTED CROP HANDLING
Choice of Chemicals
Does the producer comply with Are restrictions imposed by national or local
legislation on plant protection product application methodology complied
with?
Where national or local legislation imposes restrictions on methods of plant
protection product application (for example, distance to water ways while
spraying, etc.) the producer must shall show knowledge at in the interview
and demonstrate compliance.
Level v5 MOTIVATION
Hygiene
Do harvest workers have access to clean toilets in the vicinity of their work?
Major
Must
Major
Must
Minor Must
CC. 5.1
CP CC. 5.1.1
Hygiene
Are all product store walls, floors and horizontal surfaces of any storage,
holding or reception facilities cleaned and where appropriate, washed and
insecticide treated prior to use? Are residues of previous crops cleaned
from all areas including ventilated floors and beneath conveyors?
CC CC. 5.1.1
Farmer to demonstrate compliance at interview and through visual

inspection. Applicable to all farms that store harvested crop. Insecticides
used must comply with all label instructions (registrations, consumer
intervals, etc.) as in CB 8.1 and treatments must be recorded according to
CB 8.3.
Major
Must
CC 5.1.1
Farmer to The producer shall demonstrate compliance at in the interview and Major
Must
through visual inspection. Applicable to all farms that store harvested crop.
Insecticides used must shall comply with all label instructions (registrations,
consumer intervals, etc.) as in CB 8.1 CB 7.1 and treatments must shall be
recorded according to CB 8.3 CB 7.3.
CP CC. 5.1.2
Where livestock buildings are intended for use as product storage or

temporary holding facilities, are they thoroughly cleaned and power washed
at least 5 weeks prior to storage?
Farmer to demonstrate compliance at interview and through visual
inspection. Applicable to all farms that store harvested crop.
Major
Must
CC 5.1.2
Major
Must
Major
Must
CC 5.1.2
Where livestock buildings are intended for use as product storage or

temporary holding facilities, are they thoroughly cleaned and power washed
at least 5 weeks prior to storage?
Farmer to The producer shall demonstrate compliance at in the interview and
through visual inspection. Applicable to all farms that store harvested crop.
Major
Must
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Are pre-harvest insect trapping in product storage areas carried out to

demonstrate that cleaning operations have been successful?
Compliance to be demonstrated by the production of receipts for traps and
records detailing monitoring. Baits containing nuts should not be used.
Recom.
CC 5.1.3
Recom.
Clearer wording
Recom.
CC 5.1.3
Are Is pre-harvest insect trapping in product storage areas carried out to

demonstrate that cleaning operations have been successful?
Compliance to be is demonstrated by the production of through receipts for
traps and records detailing monitoring. Baits containing nuts should not be
used
Recom.
Clearer wording
CC CC. 5.1.2
CP CC. 5.1.3
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Must
Hygiene
Are all product store walls, floors and horizontal surfaces of any storage,
Major
holding or reception facilities cleaned and, where appropriate, washed and
Must
insecticide treated prior to use? Are residues of previous crops cleaned from
all areas including ventilated floors and beneath conveyors?
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Are signs clearly displayed in the handling area with the main hygiene
instructions for workers and visitors?
Minor
Must
CC 5.1.4
CC CC. 5.1.4
Signs with the main hygiene instructions must be visibly displayed in the
handling area.
Is stock rotation being managed?
Stock rotation must be managed to ensure maximum product quality and
safety.
Pest Control
Are there procedures for monitoring and correcting pest populations in the
Awareness at interview. Visual assessment. No N/A
Minor
Must
Recom.
Recom.
CC 5.1.4
Are signs clearly displayed in the handling area with the main hygiene
instructions for workers and visitors?
Level v5 MOTIVATION
CC 5.2.1
Are signs showing the main hygiene instructions for workers and visitors
Signs with showing the main hygiene instructions must shall be visibly
displayed in the handling area.
Is stock rotation being managed?
Stock rotation must shall be managed to ensure maximum product quality
and safety.
Pest Control
Are there procedures for monitoring and correcting pest populations in the
Awareness at interview. Visual assessment. No N/A
Is there visual evidence that the pest monitoring and correcting process are Major
effective?
Must
Visual assessment. No N/A.
Major
Must
Are detailed records kept of pest control inspections and necessary actions Minor
taken?
Must
Monitoring is scheduled and there are records of pest control inspections
Minor
Must
Post-Harvest Treatments (N/A if no post-harvest treatment)
Are all label instructions observed?
Major
Must
There are clear procedures and documentation available, i.e. post-harvest Major
biocides and plant protection products application records and
Must
packaging/delivery dates of treated products, which demonstrate that the
label instructions for chemicals applied to the harvested crop have been
observed.
CC 5.2.2
The producer shall demonstrate compliance in the interview and through a

l visual evidence
t N N/A
Isi there
that the pest monitoring and correcting process are ef Major
CC 5.2.2
Compliance is demonstrated through a visual assessment. No N/A.
CP CC. 5.3.2
Are only biocides and plant protection products used that are officially
registered in the country of use, and for use post-harvest on the harvested
crop being protected?
Major
Must
CC 5.3.2
Are Does the producer only use biocides and plant protection products used
that are officially registered in the country of use and approved for use postharvest use on the harvested crop being protected?
Major
Must
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CC CC. 5.3.2
Major
All the post harvest biocides and plant protection products used on
Must
governmental organization in the country of application and are approved for
use in the country of application and are approved for use on the harvested
crop to which it is applied as indicated on the biocides and plant protection
products labels. Where no official registration scheme exists, refer to the
GLOBALG.A.P. guideline (Annex CB 4) on this subject and FAO
CC 5.3.2
Major
All the post-harvest biocides and plant protection products used on the
Must
governmental organization in the country of application, and are approved for
use in the country of application, and are approved for use on the harvested
crop to which it is applied as indicated on the labels of the biocides and plant
protection products labels. Where no official registration scheme exists, refer
to the GLOBALG.A.P. Guideline (Annex CB 4) on this subject and the FAO
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CP CC. 5.3.3
Is an up-to-date list maintained of post-harvest plant protection products that Minor

Must
CC 5.3.3
Is an up-to-date list maintained of post-harvest plant protection products that Minor Must
CP CC. 5.1.5
CC CC. 5.1.5
CC. 5.2
CP CC.5.2.1
CC CC.5.2.1
CP CC. 5.2.2
CC CC. 5.2.2
CP CC. 5.2.3
CC CC. 5.2.3
CC. 5.3
CP CC. 5.3.1
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Must
Minor
Must
CC 5.1.5
CC 5.1.5
CC 5.2
CC 5.2.1
CC 5.2.3
CC 5.2.3
CC 5.3
CC 5.3.1
CC 5.3.1

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Recom.
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Must
Major
Must
Are detailed records kept of pest control inspections and necessary actions ta Minor Must Clearer wording
Monitoring is scheduled and there are records of pest control inspections and Minor Must
follow-up action plan(s).
Post-Harvest Treatments (N/A if no post-harvest treatment)
Major
Are all label instructions observed?
Must
There are Clear procedures are in place and documentation is available, i.e. Major
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post-harvest biocides and plant protection products application records and Must
packaging/delivery dates of treated products, which demonstrate that the
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An up to date documented list, that takes into account any changes in local
and national legislation for biocides and plant protection products is
composition) that are used as post-harvest protection being, or which have
been, grown on the farm under GLOBALG.A.P. within the last 12 months.
No N/A
Is the technically responsible person for the harvested crop handling
process able to demonstrate competence and knowledge with regard to the
application of biocides and plant protection products?
The technically responsible person for the post harvest biocides and plant
protection products applications can demonstrate sufficient level of technical
Minor
Must
CC 5.3.3
Major
Must
CC 5.3.4
Major
Must
CC 5.3.4
CP CC. 5.3.5
Are all of the post-harvest plant protection product applications also

Major
considered under points CB 8.6 (Plant Protection Product Residue Analysis) Must
of this document?
CC CC. 5.3.5
CP CC. 5.3.6
CC CC. 5.3.3
CP CC. 5.3.4
CC CC. 5.3.4
CC CC. 5.3.6
CP CC. 5.3.7
CC CC. 5.3.7
CC. 5.4
CP CC. 5.4.1
CC CC. 5.4.1
CC 5.3.5
Are all of the post-harvest plant protection product applications also

considered under points CB 8.6 CB 7.6 (Plant Protection Product Residue
Analysis) of this document?
Major
Must
There is documentary evidence to demonstrate that the producer considers Major

all post-harvest fungicide or insecticide applications under Control Points CB Must
8.6 (Plant Protection Product Residue Analysis) and acts accordingly.
CC 5.3.5
Major
Must
Is the source of water used for post-harvest treatment potable or declared

The water has been declared suitable by the competent authorities and/or
Major
Must
Major
Must
CC 5.3.6
Are the biocides and plant protection products used for post-harvest
protection, stored away from produce and other materials?
Biocides and plant protection products etc. are kept in a designated area,
away from produce, to avoid chemical contamination of produce.
Major
Must
Major
Must
CC 5.3.7
There is documentary documented evidence to that demonstrates that the

producer considers all post-harvest fungicide or insecticide applications
under Control Points CB 8.6 CB 7.6 (Plant Protection Product Residue
Analysis) and acts accordingly.
Is the source of water used for post-harvest treatment potable or declared
The water has been declared suitable by the competent authorities and/or a
water analysis has been carried out at the point of entry into the washing
machinery within the last 12 months a water analysis has been carried out at
the point of entry into the washing machinery. The levels of the parameters
analyzed are within accepted WHO thresholds or are accepted as safe for
the
industry and
by the
competent
authorities
Are food
the biocides
plant
protection
products used for post-harvest
Records of Post Harvest Treatments

Records of post harvest applications must be kept and must include
the following criteria:
Harvested crops' identity (i.e. lot or batch of produce)?
CC 5.3.6
CC 5.3.7
CC 5.4
Major
Must
The lot or batch of harvested crop treated is documented in all post-harvest Major
biocide and plant protection product application records.
Must
Location?
CC 5.4.1
CC 5.4.1
CC 5.4.2
CC CC. 5.4.2
Major
Must
The geographical area, the name or reference of the farm or harvested crop Major
handling site where the treatment was undertaken is documented in all post- Must
harvest biocide and plant protection product application records.
CP CC. 5.4.3
Application dates?
CC 5.4.3
CC CC. 5.4.3
The exact dates (day/month/year) of the applications are documented in all

post-harvest biocide and plant protection product application records.
CP CC. 5.4.2
Level v5 MOTIVATION
An up-to-date documented list that takes into account any changes in local
and national legislation for biocides and plant protection products is available
for the commercial brand names (including any active ingredient
composition) that have been or are being used as post-harvest protection
being, or which have been, on crops grown on the farm under
GLOBALG A P within the last 12 months No N/A
Is the technically responsible person for the harvested crop handling process
able to demonstrate competence and knowledge with regard to the
application of biocides and plant protection products?
The technically responsible person for the post-harvest biocides and plant
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Must
Major
Must
CC 5.4.2
CC 5.4.3
protection stored away from produce and other materials?

Biocides and plant protection products etc. are kept in a designated area
away from produce to avoid chemical contamination of produce.
Major
Must
Major
Must
Major
Must
Major
Must
Clearer wording
Update reference
Clearer wording
Major
Must
Major
Must
Records of Post-Harvest Treatments

Records of post-harvest applications must shall be kept and must shall
include the following criteria:
The identity ot the harvested crops' identity (i.e. lot or batch of produce)?
Major
Must
The lot or batch of harvested crop treated is documented in all records of
Major
post-harvest biocide and plant protection product applications records.
Must
Major
Must
The geographical area, the name, or reference of the farm or harvested crop- Major
Must
handling site where the treatment was undertaken is documented in all
records of post-harvest biocide and plant protection product applications
d
Major
Application
dates
Clearer wording
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Clearer wording
Location
The exact dates (day/month/year) of the applications are documented in all

records of post-harvest biocide and plant protection product applications
records.
Must
Major
Must
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CC CC. 5.4.4
CP CC. 5.4.5
CC CC. 5.4.5
CP CC. 5.4.6
CC CC. 5.4.6
CP CC. 5.4.7
CC CC. 5.4.7
CP CC. 5.4.8
CC CC. 5.4.8
CC. 5.5
CP CC. 5.5.1
CC CC. 5.5.1
CC 5.4.4
Type of treatment
CC 5.4.4
The type of treatment used for product application (i.e. spraying, drenching,
gassing etc.) is documented in all records of post-harvest biocide and plant
Product trade name
Storage of Harvested Crop

Is the risk of contamination by glass or any other physical contaminants
prevented?
Light bulbs and fixtures suspended above harvested crop or material used
for harvested crop handling are of a safety type or are protected/shielded so
as to prevent contamination of food in case of breakage. The risk for
contamination with any other physical contaminants must also be prevented.
This applies to temporary holdings, long-term stores and all product
movement areas.
CC 5.5
CC 5.5.1
Is access of domestic animals and birds to the facilities restricted?
CC CC. 5.5.2
Domestic animal and bird access to facilities is managed, to prevent

harvested crop contamination.
Is a specific storage strategy required for longer term product storage?
CC CC. 5.5.3
Major
Must
The type of treatment used for product application (i.e. spraying, drenching, Major
gassing etc.) is documented in all post-harvest biocide and plant protection Must
Product trade name?
Major
Must
The trade name and active ingredient of the products applied are
Major
documented in all post-harvest biocide and plant protection product
Must
application records
Product quantity?
Major
Must
The amount of product applied in weight or volume per liter of water or other Major
Must
carrier medium is recorded in all post-harvest biocide and plant protection
Name of the operator?
Minor
Must
The name of the operator who has applied the plant protection product to
Minor
the harvested crop is documented in all post-harvest biocide and plant
Must
protection product application records.
Justification?
Minor
Must
The common name of the pest, disease to be treated is documented in all
Minor
post-harvest biocide and plant protection product application records.
Must
CP CC. 5.5.2
CP CC. 5.5.3
Level
Type of treatment?
Where longer term storage takes place, producer to demonstrate

compliance by means of records detailing the regular checking and follow
up actions, such as: regular monitoring of temperature and condition of
product, including investigation of any changes. Bird and rodent activity,
Water ingress, and hot spots within the heap must have been acted upon
and remedied. The frequency of inspection may be reduced once the
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Major
Must
Major
Must
Major
Must
Major
Must
Major
Must
Major
Must
CC 5.4.5
CC 5.4.5
CC 5.4.6
CC 5.4.6
CC 5.4.7
CC 5.4.7
CC 5.4.8
CC 5.4.8
CC 5.5.1
CC 5.5.2
CC 5.5.2
CC 5.5.3
CC 5.5.3
The trade name and active ingredient of the products applied are
documented in all records of post-harvest biocide and plant protection
product applications records
Product quantity
The amount of product applied in weight or volume per liter of water or other
carrier medium is recorded in all records of post-harvest biocide and plant
Name of the operator
Level v5 MOTIVATION
Major
Must
Major
Must
Major
Must
Major
Must
Major
Must
Major
Must
Clearer wording
Clearer wording
Clearer wording
Minor Must
The name of the operator who has applied the plant protection product to the Minor Must Clearer wording
harvested crop is documented in all records of post-harvest biocide and plant
Minor Must
Justification
The common name of the pest and/or disease to be treated is documented in Minor Must Clearer wording
all records of post-harvest biocide and plant protection product applications
d of Harvested Crop
Storage
Is the risk of contamination by glass or any other physical contaminants prevenMajor
Must
Light bulbs and fixtures suspended above harvested crop or material used
Major
for harvested crop handling are of a safety type or are protected/shielded so Must
as to prevent contamination of food in case of breakage. The risk for
contamination with any other physical contaminants must shall also be
prevented. This applies to temporary holdings, long-term stores, and all
product movement areas.
Major
Must
Major
Domestic animal and bird access to the facilities is managed to prevent
Must
harvested crop contamination.
Is a specific storage strategy required for longer-term product storage?
Major
Must
Major
Where longer-term storage takes place, producers to shall demonstrate
compliance by means of records detailing the regular checking and follow-up Must
actions, such as regular monitoring of temperature and condition of the
product, including investigation of any changes. Bird and rodent activity,
water ingress, and hot spots within the heap must shall have been acted
upon and remedied. The frequency of inspection may be reduced once the
condition of the crop has stabilized. No N/A.
Clearer wording
Is access of domestic animals and birds to the facilities restricted?
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Is storage adapted to type of product and conditions, and implementation of Major

best practice encouraged to minimize risk of contamination?
Must
CC 5.5.4
CC CC. 5.5.4
Storage may be inside or outside. The storage conditions are adapted to the
type of product and conditions (weatherproof, solid floors, suitable walls and
doors, etc.).
Do harvested crops, susceptible to deterioration and, which are stored for
more than a few days in conditions that may lead to their deterioration, have
conditioning? Does long term stored product have a moisture content and
temperature suitable for storage?
Major
Must
CC 5.5.4
Major
Must
CC 5.5.5
CC CC. 5.5.5
Major
Damage caused by heating must be avoided. Product conditioning
equipment must be available where applicable and producer to demonstrate Must
compliance at interview. No N/A.
CP CC. 5.5.6
Does the responsible person have easy access to product storage

monitoring devices if they store harvested crops?
The responsible person must demonstrate compliance by showing evidence
of the monitoring devices or policy.
Is product drying equipment regularly maintained in line with manufacturers'
instructions and are the dates recorded?
Maintenance records and manufacturer's instructions should be available.
CP CC. 5.5.5
Level v5 MOTIVATION
Is the storage adapted to the type of product and conditions, and is

implementation of best practice encouraged to minimize the risk of
contamination?
Storage may be inside or outside. The storage conditions are adapted to the
type of product and conditions (weatherproof, solid floors, suitable walls and
doors, etc.).
Do harvested crops that are susceptible to deterioration and which that are
stored for more than a few days in conditions that may lead to their
deterioration have conditioning? Does the long-term stored product have a
moisture content and temperature suitable for storage?
Major
Must
Major
Must
Clearer wording
CC 5.5.5
Damage caused by heating must shall be avoided. Product conditioning

equipment must shall be available, where applicable, and the producer to
shall demonstrate compliance at in the interview. No N/A.
Major
Must
Clearer wording
CC 5.5.6
Does the responsible person have easy access to product storage

monitoring devices if they store harvested crops are stored?
The responsible person must shall demonstrate compliance by showing
evidence of the monitoring devices or policy.
Is product-drying equipment regularly maintained in line with manufacturers'
instructions, and are the dates recorded?
Maintenance records and manufacturer's instructions should be available.
Major
Must
Major
Must
Recom.
Clearer wording
Major
Must
Major
Must
Major
Must
Recom.
CC 5.5.6
Recom.
CC 5.5.7
In the case of flat product stores, are hard outside loading areas maintained Recom.
in a clean and well drained condition?
Loading areas should be clean with no dips and areas where standing water Recom.
can gather.
Haulage
Cross-contamination is the major risk when transporting Combinable Crops
for food and feed. The loading sequence, cleaning and disinfection are
crucial control measures in order to prevent cross-contamination.
CC 5.5.8
CC 5.6
Haulage
Cross-contamination is the major risk when transporting combinable crops
for food and feed. The loading sequence, cleaning and disinfection are
crucial control measures in order to prevent cross-contamination.
Is there a visual check, based on a written procedure, before every

transport?
There is a visual check before every transport that the loading compartment
is clean which means that it is completely empty and free of remains and
odors from previous load and is dry. There is a written procedure outlining
the criteria for visual inspection. Visual assessment and awareness at
interview.
Major
Must
Major
Must
CC 5.6.1
CP CC. 5.6.2
Are lorries/trucks and trailers cleaned according to the materials previously

transported?
Major
Must
CC 5.6.2
Is there a visual check based on a written procedure before every transport? Major
Must
There is a visual check before every transport that the loading compartment Major
is clean. which This means that it is dry and is completely empty and free of Must
remains and odors from previous load and is dry. There is a written
procedure outlining the criteria for visual inspection. The producer shall
demonstrate compliance in the interview and through a visual assessment
and awareness at interview.
Are lorries/trucks and trailers cleaned according to the materials previously tra Major
Must
CC CC. 5.6.2
Dry cleaning
- neutral substances without odor and risk for food/feed safety
Cleaning with water
- moist, adherence substances or potential dangerous chemicals
Cleaning with water and a cleansing agent
- substances containing protein, fat
Disinfection immediately or after one of the previous cleaning regimes
- microbiological contamination
Major
Must
CC 5.6.2
CC CC. 5.5.6
CP CC. 5.5.7
CC CC. 5.5.7
CP CC. 5.5.8
CC CC. 5.5.8
CC. 5.6
CP CC. 5.6.1
CC CC. 5.6.1
CC 5.5.7
CC 5.5.8
CC 5.6.1
Clearer wording
Recom.
In the case of flat product stores, are hard outside loading areas maintained Recom.
in a clean and well-drained condition?
Loading areas should be clean with no dips and areas where standing water caRecom.
Dry cleaning
- neutral substances without odor and risk for food/feed safety
Cleaning with water
- moist, adherence substances or potential dangerous chemicals
Cleaning with water and a cleansing agent
- substances containing protein, fat
Disinfection immediately or after one of the previous cleaning regimes
- microbiological contamination
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Must
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Level

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Neutral substances without odor and risk Dry cleaning

for food/feed safety
Moist, adherence substances or
Cleaning with water
potentially dangerous chemicals
Substances containing protein, fat
Cleaning with water and a cleaning
agent
Microbiological contamination
Disinfection immediately or after
one of the previous cleaning
regimes
CP CC. 5.6.3
CC CC. 5.6.3
Is ex-farm transport carried out by the producer covered once loaded and
during transit?
Farmer/operatives must demonstrate compliance on interview.

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Minor
Must
Minor
Must
CC 5.6.3
Is ex-farm transport carried out by the producer covered once loaded and duri Minor Must
CC 5.6.3
Farmer Producer/operatives must shall demonstrate compliance on in the

interview.

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