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Global Gap Certification

Maina Karuiru

Consultant

March 30, 2017

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What Roles does Food Quality and Safety Services Ltd Play

Value chain analysis - This involves looking at everything from Land preparation, growing, Packing to the market to ensure that Farming & Agribusiness is Profitable.

Linking and Connecting farmers to Local and International markets to ensure they gain maximum value from their products.

Help in Compliance with Local & Technical Standards required by EU. like Global Gap,HACCP, BRC,other Food Safety standards 2

What Roles does Food Quality and Safety Services Ltd Play

Currently undertaking a marketing Linkage consultancy with Equity Group Foundation-wholly owned by Equity Bank, covering their farmers in 10 counties in Kenya.

Key deliverable is linking the farmers to markets for their products; products range fruits, cereals and vegetables.

Linked a local Export with International buyers in 2014. Spent a week in London meeting Buyers of

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Profile -Maina Karuiru

• Graduate of Jommo Kenyatta and Management University of Africa Universities studied food Science and Management.

• Good understanding of requirements of the European & International Markets, having visited and interacted with Staff of the Major Supermarkets in Europe for more than 15 years.

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• 18 years in the Horticultural and Agribusiness Industry in Kenya

• Been a Director both at KHE(1977) Ltd and FPEAK.{Fresh Produce Association of Kenya}

• Trainings in UK, Belgium, Hungary, and Israel on top of the local trainings in Kenya.

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• The scope of trainings, range from food safety, Haccp Training and Audits, ETI standards, Good Agricultural Practices, Post Harvest Mitigation , Value Chain Analysis, Environmental among others

• Farming profitably for the last 8 years.

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What is Global Gap ?

Global GAP stands for Global Good Agricultural Practices.

Global Gap integrated Farm assurance (IFA) Standard covers the certification of the whole agricultural production process from when the plant is in the ground( origin and propagation material control points) or from when the animal enters the production process - livestock

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Global GAP stands for Global Good Agricultural Practices.

Global Gap integrated Farm assurance (IFA) Standard covers the certification of the whole agricultural production process from when the plant is in the ground( origin and propagation material control points) or from when the animal enters the production process – livestock.

It is owned by Food PLUS Based in Cologne Germany

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Global GAP has 2 Options for certification

option 1 : Independent producer /Farm. Each producer conducts a self-assessment based

on the GLOBALGAP standard and is inspected annually .

option 2 : producer groups ( small scale growers).

Certification covers production sites &packing facilities

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Importance of Global Gap

Certification

Allows you to export fruits and vegetables to EU and other countries & is recognized world wide.

Protection of the environment, which is key to sustainable agriculture.

Reducing food safety risks in the production process.

Social protection, safety and health of the workers

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Global Gap Certification Process

Based on Global Gap version 5 effective 1st July 2016

Global Gap Checklist has 3 main sections namely

Scopes

Modules.

QMS (Quality management system)

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How is the audit done and how long does it take?

The auditor takes the square root for the no of farmers registered for audit. E.g 50 =8 – will visit 8 farms during audit.

The standard allows 4 farm visits per day.

1-2 days for documentation audit depending on the number of farmers per group / Farm

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Scope: covers production issues grouped into 5 namely;

AF: All Farm Base – (criteria related to all farms)

CB: Crops Base –( Criteria related to all crops)

FV: Fruits and Vegetables (criteria for Fruits and veg)

AB: Aquaculture Module (criteria for sea life)

LB:Livestock Base ( criteria related to livestock)13



Modules(Subscopes)

• They cover more specific production details, classified per product type. e.g.

AF 1 SITE HISTORY AND SITE MANAGEMENT AF1.1.1 .Is there a reference system for each field, orchard,

greenhouse, yard, plot, livestock building/pen, and/or other area/location used in production?

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Quality Management Systems (QMS)

• Covers

Records

Procures

Policies

Other necessary documentation

These are all auditable documents15


AF: All Farm Base – Key Sections

AF1:SITE HISTORY AND SITE MANAGEMENT

AF2:RECORD KEEPING AND INTERNAL SELF-ASSESSMENT/INTERNAL INSPECTION

AF 3:HYGIENE

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• AF4:WORKERS’ HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE AF 4.1 Health and Safety

AF 4.2 Training

AF 4.3 Hazards and First Aid

AF 4.4 Protective Clothing/Equipment

AF 4.5Worker Welfare

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• AF4.2:Key Trainings Required are Safe use of Chemicals

General Hygiene for food handlers

Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

Health & Safety / First Aid

Fertilizer Knowledge on use

Record Keeping

Post harvest Technologies/Techniques18



• AF 5 SUBCONTRACTORS

• AF 6 WASTE AND POLLUTION MANAGEMENT, RECYCLING AND RE-USE

AF 6.1 Identification of Waste and Pollutants

AF 6.2 Waste and Pollution Action Plan

AF 7.1IMPACT OF FARMING ON THE ENVIRONMENT AND BIODIVERSITY

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• AF 7 CONSERVATION AF 7.1 Impact of Farming on the Environment and

Biodiversity (Cross-reference with AB.9 Aquaculture Module)

AF 7.2 Ecological Upgrading of Unproductive Sites-Recommendation

AF 7.3 Energy Efficiency

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AF 8 COMPLAINTS Management of complaints will lead to an overall

better production system.

AF 9 RECALL/WITHDRAWAL PROCEDURE

AF 10 FOOD DEFENSE (not applicable for Flowers and Ornamentals and Plant Propagation Material)

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AF 11GLOBALG.A.P. STATUS Sales invoice and where appropriate other documentation

related to sales of certified material/products shall include GGN of the certificate holder and a reference to GLOBAL GAP certification status

AF 13 TRACEABILITY AND SEGREGATION

AF 14 MASS BALANCE

AF 15FOOD SAFETY POLICY DECLARATION (not applicable for Flowers and Ornamentals)

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AF 16 FOOD FRAUD MITIGATION (not applicable for Flowers and Ornamentals)

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CB CROPS BASE - Key sections

CB 1 TRACEABILITY

CB 2 PROPAGATION MATERIAL All seeds and other propagation materials must be

registered by Government agencies.eg KEPHIS

CB 2.3Genetically Modified Organisms (N/A if no genetically modified varieties are used)

CB 3 SOIL MANAGEMENT AND CONSERVATION

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CB CROPS BASE

CB 4 FERTILIZER APPLICATION CB 4.1 Advice on Quantity and Type of Fertilizer

CB 4.2 Records of Application

CB 4.3 Fertilizer Storage

CB 4.4 Organic Fertilizer- Does the producer prevent the use of human sewage sludge in the farm

CB 4.5 Nutrient Content of Inorganic Fertilizers egNPK 17.17.17

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CB CROPS BASE

CB 5 WATER MANAGEMENT CB 5.1 Predicting Irrigation Requirements

CB 5.2 Efficient Water Use on Farm

CB 5.3 Water Quality

CB 5.4 Supply of Irrigation/Fertigation Water- extraction and water volume usage required

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CB CROPS BASE

CB 6 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT CB6.1 Prevention

CB 6.2 Monitoring and Observation

CB 7PLANT PROTECTION PRODUCTS CB 7.1Choice of Plant Protection Products

CB 7.2 Advice on Quantity and Type of Plant Protection Products

CB 7.3 Records of Application

CB 7.4Pre-Harvest Interval (Not Applicable for Flowers and Ornamentals) 27


CB CROPS BASE

CB 7PLANT PROTECTION PRODUCTS CB 7.5 Disposal of Surplus Application Mix

CB 7.6 Plant Protection Product Residue Analysis (N/A for Flowers and Ornamental Production)

CB 7.7 Plant Protection Product Storage - The plant protection product store must comply with basic rules to ensure safe storage and use.

CB 7.8 Plant Protection Product Handling (N/A if no Plant Protection Product Handling)

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CB CROPS BASE

CB 7 PLANT PROTECTION PRODUCTS CB 7.9 Empty Plant Protection Product Containers

CB 7.10 Obsolete Plant Protection Products

CB 7.11Application of Substances other than Fertilizer and Plant Protection Products

CB 8 EQUIPMENT

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Crop Protection

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Sample Chemical Store

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Powders above liquids

Shelves do not absorb chemicals.

Scouting: Regular Inspection of pests

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Chemicals Spraying

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Puncture the container so that it would not

be used again. Do not reuse the

containers, unless you put the

same product.

Chemical Spraying

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After Spraying

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During the re-entry interval period, keep a warning sign at the

site to indicate that the site has been sprayed.


FV :FRUIT AND VEGETABLES – Key sections

FV 1:SITE MANAGEMENT FV 1.1 Risk Assessment

FV 2:SOIL MANAGEMENT (N/A if no soil fumigation is practiced)

FV 3:SUBSTRATES (N/A if substrates are not used)

FV 4.1Quality of Water Used on Pre-Harvest Activities (this applies to water used on all farm activities and on the product itself before it is harvested).

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FV :FRUIT AND VEGETABLES

FV 4.2 Application of Organic Fertilizer of Animal Origin

FV 4.3 Pre-Harvest Check

FV 5 HARVEST AND POST-HARVEST (PRODUCT HANDLING) ACTIVITIES - Harvesting and handling operations will be evaluated.

FV 5.1Principles of Hygiene (Refer to Annex FV 1 GLOBALG.A.P. Guideline - Microbiological Hazards)

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FV :FRUIT AND VEGETABLES

FV 5.2 Sanitary Facilities

FV 5.3 Water Quality

FV 5.4 Packing and Storage Areas (N/A when there is no product packing and/or storing)

FV 5.5 Temperature and Humidity Control

FV 5.6 Pest Control

FV 5.7 Post-Harvest Washing (N/A when no post-harvest washing)

FV 5.8 Post-Harvest Treatments (N/A when no post-harvest treatments)

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Audit Results Criteria Each of the 3 scopes must be complied after

evaluation according to the following GLOBALGAP threshold:

100% of major compliant criteria

95% of minor compliant criteria

Recommendation – good to comply but not a must

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Audit Results Criteria

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Compliance Level Initial Audit Renewal Audit

> 1 major CORRECTIVE

ACTIONS AND

ATTACHED

EVIDENCES MUST BE

SENT

WITHIN 28 DAYS

AFTER THE AUDIT

CORRECTIVE ACTIONS AND ATTACHED

EVIDENCES MUST BE SENT

WITHIN 28 DAYS AFTER THE AUDIT

No major and

< 5% of minor

YOU RECEIVE THE

CERTIFICATE

RENEWAL OF THE CERTIFICATE

(VALIDITY LENGTH OF 1 YEAR

STARTING FROM THE INITIAL ISSUE

DATE)

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