GLOBALG.A.P. Chain of Custody Training

GLOBALG.A.P. Chain of Custody Standard and Certification Process Training Course South Africa (FS27)

This GLOBALG.A.P. Chain of Custody training course gives learners a practical overview of the GLOBALG.A.P. Chain of Custody audit and certification process, including certification scope, registration, traceability expectations, subcontracting, assessment stages, non-conformance handling, certification decisions and implementation relevance for South African and international fresh produce and food supply chains.

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4h Online self-paced pathway

4h Virtual or physical classroom duration

FS27 Course code reference

70% Pass rate for certificate

GLOBALG.A.P. Chain of Custody training course South Africa

Course focus A practical introductory-to-intermediate course for producers, packers, brokers, processors, logistics providers, retailers, restaurants and supply chain stakeholders that need stronger understanding of GLOBALG.A.P. Chain of Custody requirements, traceability expectations and certification readiness.

Our classroom options

Choose the GLOBALG.A.P. Chain of Custody training format that best fits your learner or business needs

This FS27 GLOBALG.A.P. Chain of Custody course supports online self-paced learning, live virtual instructor-led training and physical classroom or onsite delivery for organisations that need stronger understanding of chain of custody requirements, traceability, audit expectations and certification process flow.

Option 1

Online Self-paced Training

A flexible learning pathway for learners who want to understand the GLOBALG.A.P. Chain of Custody standard, core terminology, audit process, certification route and practical traceability requirements at their own pace.

✓Duration: 4 hours
✓Flexible access and self-managed progress
✓Budget-friendly for individual learners
✓Certificate available after successful completion

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Option 2

Virtual Classroom Training

Live instructor-led training via Zoom for learners and teams who need structured guidance on GLOBALG.A.P. Chain of Custody requirements, traceability management, certification process stages and implementation expectations.

✓Duration: 4 hours
✓Presented virtually via Zoom
✓Ideal for fresh produce, packing, logistics and retail supply chain teams
✓Useful for certification planning and awareness building

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Option 3

Physical Classroom Training

Practical classroom or in-house company training for food, agriculture and supply chain businesses that need shared understanding of GLOBALG.A.P. Chain of Custody, traceability controls and certification-linked operational requirements.

✓Duration: 4 hours
✓Onsite or in-house delivery available
✓Useful for group awareness and implementation teams
✓Minimum classroom size may apply

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Helpful note: this course is especially useful for organisations that handle or trade products with a GLOBALG.A.P. claim and need stronger understanding of traceability, certification process flow, subcontracting controls and supply chain assurance.

Course overview

Built for practical understanding of GLOBALG.A.P. Chain of Custody requirements and certification process expectations

This course introduces the GLOBALG.A.P. Chain of Custody standard in a practical, supply-chain-focused way for food businesses, agricultural stakeholders, logistics providers and certification support teams.

Focused on traceability and product integrity

The course helps learners understand how chain of custody supports traceability, claim protection, product flow control and certification confidence across the supply chain.

Designed for real supply chain stakeholders

It is useful for producers, packers, brokers, processors, logistics providers, retailers, restaurants, compliance teams and operational managers working with GLOBALG.A.P.-claimed products.

Aligned with certification process understanding

The training supports practical awareness of certification options, registration, audit expectations, non-conformance response and certification maintenance principles.

Course Introduction

This GLOBALG.A.P. Chain of Custody Standard and Certification Process training course provides a practical framework for understanding how the standard works, who it applies to, why it matters in modern supply chains and how the audit and certification process supports traceability and claim integrity.

✓Focused on practical chain of custody understanding
✓Useful for certification awareness and supply chain teams
✓Supports stronger traceability and audit preparedness

Who Should Attend?

This course is recommended for learners and businesses that need a clearer understanding of GLOBALG.A.P. Chain of Custody requirements in relation to product handling, certification scope and supply chain traceability.

✓Producers
✓Packers
✓Brokers and traders
✓Processors
✓Logistics companies
✓Retailers and restaurants

Minimum prerequisites: none. However, basic familiarity with supply chain operations, agricultural certification, traceability or food safety systems can help learners gain even more value from the course.

Course content

Key topics covered in the GLOBALG.A.P. Chain of Custody course

The outline below reflects the main chain of custody, traceability, certification and audit process topics covered during FS27 training.

Core standard and traceability topics

✓Introduction to GLOBALG.A.P. Chain of Custody
✓Traceability and chain of custody principles
✓GLOBALG.A.P. database and GGN label portal
✓Certification fraud and integrity assurance
✓Chain of Custody standard principles
✓Relationship to other standards
✓Key terminology and definitions
✓Normative documents and document control

Registration, assessment and certification topics

✓Certification options and scope limitations
✓Option 1 – individual certification
✓Certification bodies and registration process
✓Acceptance and burden of proof
✓Assessment process and inspection timing
✓Remote inspections and subcontractors
✓Non-compliance, non-conformance and sanctions
✓Certification decision, appeals and certification cycle

Implementation relevance: the course helps learners translate GLOBALG.A.P. Chain of Custody requirements into practical traceability understanding, certification planning, internal discussion and supply chain control awareness.

Benefits

What learners gain from this GLOBALG.A.P. Chain of Custody training course

The main goal is to strengthen practical understanding of the GLOBALG.A.P. Chain of Custody certification pathway so learners can support stronger traceability, compliance and supply chain assurance.

Stronger understanding of the CoC process

Learners should leave with a clearer understanding of the GLOBALG.A.P. Chain of Custody standard, certification route, registration process, audit flow and product claim protection principles.

Certificate of achievement

Learners receive a certificate of achievement after successful completion. A pass rate of 70% is required to receive the course certificate.

Useful for implementation and audit readiness

This course supports stronger traceability awareness, certification planning, supply chain communication and confidence when preparing for chain of custody certification activities.

Helpful note: this course is especially useful for businesses that need stronger understanding of GLOBALG.A.P. product claims, traceability flow, subcontracting control, certification responsibilities and audit process expectations.

Upcoming dates

Upcoming virtual classroom training events

Bookings in advance are recommended. If no public scheduled dates are listed, on-demand virtual and physical classroom delivery can still be arranged for agricultural businesses, supply chain teams and certification support groups.

Important: this GLOBALG.A.P. Chain of Custody course is also available through on-demand arrangements and may be offered in online self-paced format depending on availability. Use the enquiry form below for pricing, learner numbers, preferred dates and delivery format requirements.

On-demand training arrangements available

Venue: Virtual via Zoom
Time: 09:00 am to 01:00 pm (Timezone UTC/GMT +2 hours)

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about the FS27 GLOBALG.A.P. Chain of Custody course

This course teaches learners the fundamentals of the GLOBALG.A.P. Chain of Custody standard and certification process, including traceability, registration, audit expectations, certification requirements and product claim integrity.

It is especially useful for producers, packers, brokers, processors, logistics companies, retailers, restaurants and other supply chain stakeholders that handle products with a GLOBALG.A.P. claim.

No formal prerequisite is required. However, basic familiarity with agricultural operations, product handling, traceability or certification systems can help learners gain even more value from the course.

Yes. This course may be available through an online self-paced pathway depending on availability, and it is also available through virtual classroom and physical classroom delivery.

Yes. Learners receive a certificate of achievement after successful completion. A pass rate of 70% is required.

Yes. ASC can discuss onsite delivery, private virtual classroom arrangements and GLOBALG.A.P. Chain of Custody training for companies, certification teams and supply chain groups.

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GLOBALG.A.P. Chain of Custody Standard and Certification Process Training Course South Africa (FS27)