What is GlobalG.A.P.

What is GlobalG.A.P.?

What is GlobalG.A.P? GlobalG.A.P. is an internationally recognised certified standard that ensures Good Agricultural Practices. GlobalGAP. outlines international standards that act as a safeguard for food safety, workers’ health and safety, animal welfare, and environmental protection.  The focus is on agricultural produce, livestock, and aquaculture. GlobalGAP.’s objective is to promote …

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GlobalG.A.P. IFA V5.2 vs. IFA V5.3 vs. IFA V5.4 GFS

The Difference Between GLOBALG.A.P. IFA 5.2, V5.3, & V5.4

  As the retail market demands changed, the Global Food Safety Initiative had to update its benchmarking requirements to align with new food industry trends and information. In February 2020, the GFSI then released the new benchmarking requirements under GFSI V7.2. To maintain its GFSI recognition, GlobalG.A.P – a certification …

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VERSION 5.4 GlobalG.A.P.

New Features of GlobalG.A.P. IFA V5.4

GlobalG.A.P. has introduced the new GlobalG.A.P. IFA V5.4. The constantly changing market demands pertaining to food safety practices in this rapidly changing global economy have accelerated into major adjustments of policies, regulations, and standards. It is for this reason that GlobalG.A.P. is continuously making efforts of updating its assessment criteria …

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GlobalG.A.P. Certification Scheme Overview

GlobalG.A.P. is a farm certification scheme that promotes good agricultural practices and the production of primary products in a safe manner while taking into account worker welfare and health. What is GlobalG.A.P.? Global Good Agricultural Practice (GlobalG.A.P.) is an internationally recognised certification standard that promotes Good Agricultural Practices under a …

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Difference between ISO 22000 and FSSC 22000

What is the Difference Between ISO 22000 and FSSC 22000?

The main difference between ISO 22000 and FSSC 22000 is that ISO 22000 is not GFSI recognised and FSSC 22000 is GFSI recognised. What does this mean and is it important? Other differences lie in the composition of ISO 22000 and FSSC 22000 standards. Let’s have a look at each and …

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FSSC 22000 releases a new version

FSSC 22000 Releases a New Version – Scheme Sub-version V5.1

On 3 November 2020, the Foundation FSSC 22000 has published Version 5.1 of its FSSC 22000 certification Scheme. The main reasons for an updated version are compliance with the latest benchmarking requirements of the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) and strengthened requirements for Certification Body (CB) performance as part of …

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Affordable FSSC 22000 Version 6 Templates – It Saves Time and Money

ASC Food Safety Consultants has developed readymade  FSSC 22000 V6 audited documentation toolkits to help organisations develop a comprehensive Food Safety Management System in line with the FSSC 22000 Version 6 requirements. FSSC 22000 stands for Food Safety System Certification and is a GFSI recognised scheme. The Foundation for Food Safety …

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FSSC 22000 templates

FSSC 22000 Version 6 for Food Manufacturing or Processing Document Templates Toolkit (TK01)

Give your Food Safety Management System documentation a kickstart with our time-saving fully customizable new and updated FSSC 22000 Version 6 for Food Manufacturing or Processing document templates including, policies, procedures, forms, checklists, risk assessments and more.

Guide to Get FSSC 22000 Certification

15 Steps on How to Get FSSC 22000 Certification and Grow Your Business

FSSC 22000 V7 · Certification Guide · International How to Achieve FSSC 22000 Certification: The Complete 15-Step Guide for V7 (2026) A practical, internationally-applicable roadmap from initial gap analysis to a passed certification audit — written for food businesses pursuing GFSI-recognised certification under FSSC 22000 Version 7 (May 2026). Updated …

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ASC Consultants in Food Safety

Why You Should Consider Using a Food Safety Consulting Company Like ASC Food Safety Consultants

Most managers in small to medium businesses are burdened with an additional workload over and above duties in their job descriptions. These managers do not have enough time dedicated to running the Quality Management Systems or Food Safety Management Systems effectively. Therefore, dedicated quality time to address problems relating to …

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ASC Consultants Partnership Agreement

PECB Signs a Partnership Agreement With ASC Food Safety Consultants

PRESS RELEASE PECB signs a partnership agreement with ASC Food Safety Consultants June 20, 2019 – PECB is privileged to announce that it has signed a new partnership agreement with ASC Food Safety Consultants, to distribute PECB training courses in South Africa. PECB upon this agreement with ASC Food Safety …

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Legislation - Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act

HACCP – Regulations Relating to the Application of the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point System (HACCP System)

South African Legislation Relating to the Application of the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point System (HACCP System) (R908 of 2003 | R1060 of 2009 | R607 of 2018).

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