What is the GLOBALG.A.P. Chain of Custody?
The GLOBALG.A.P. (or CoC) Chain of Custody standard applies to processing, packaging, distribution or logistics companies that handle GLOBALG.A.P. certified products.
It guarantees:
- Full traceability of the product from the farm to the point of sale
- The integrity of the certified product, without mixing with non-certified lots
- Rigorous document management at each stage
In other words, this framework reinforces the trust of customers and consumers in the certified supply chain.
Reinforced verification requirements
Given the requirements of the GLOBALG.A.P. chain of custody standard, it is essential to systematically check the certification status of all GLOBALG.A.P. certified suppliers.
This check is essential for:
- Guaranteeing regulatory compliance with the standard
- Ensuring the traceability of certified products
- Reducing the risk of non-compliance in the event of an external audit
A check that is still too manual
Today, in many businesses, this step is still based on a manual process:
- GGN search by GGN (GLOBALG.A.P. Number) on the public GLOBALG.A.P. database
- Management via an internal Excel database, which is often poorly automated and difficult to keep up to date
This way of working is time-consuming for quality or purchasing teams and leaves them vulnerable to human error or critical oversights.
Moving toward essential automation
To meet growing market requirements and reduce operational burdens, Tracklab helps companies transition to automated, centralized verification of CoC and GLOBALG.A.P. certificate validity.
3 key benefits of Tracklab for your organization
- Ensure continuous monitoring of your suppliers' certification status
- Receive immediate alerts in the event of a problem or status change
- Maintain compliance with Chain of Custody standard requirements
Tracklab supports the main GLOBALG.A.P. certifications:
IFA options 1 and 2, Chain of Custody, GRASP, SPRING, FSMA, and also adapts to MSC, ASC, FSC, and PEFC certifications—all based on traceability models such as Chain of Custody.
