This is an additional module for the Global Standard Food Safety, Issue 8. It is a voluntary module and is applicable to food producers and manufacturers packing fresh produce who wish to make a claim of origination from a GLOBALG.A.P. Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA) certified producer or producer group. GLOBALG.A.P. Chain of Custody (CoC) certification ensures that produce is fully traceable and segregated throughout the supply chain. This module does not currently include aquaculture or livestock.

The scope of the CoC certification covers the handling, storage and trading process of the GLOBALG.A.P. certified produce from the farm to the retail distribution centre. Each company that is legally responsible for the production, packing, trading, transport or sales of GLOBALG.A.P. certified produce shall be included in the CoC certification.

This module would be of interest to companies who are producers, processors, packers, traders, brokers, wholesalers, retail distribution centres and their subcontractors (service providers).

Use of BRCGS intellectual property

Information on how you can use BRCGS Standards, guidance and published content can be found here. You can also find a list of answers to common question on how BRCGS content can be used here.