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set of standards are subject to the approval of the responsible SC, and final approval
must be obtained from the GLOBALGAP Board.
6.2.3
Training and implementation
GLOBALGAP recognises the global need for qualified GLOBALGAP training,
which can be cost-efficient and customised for growers. The GLOBALGAP training
also serves as a voluntary introduction and facilitation for a farmer's entry into
GLOBALGAP certification. There is no formal requirement for producers to show
proof that a staff member or external adviser has attended a GLOBALGAP training
course.
GLOBALGAP offers two types of training:
Train-the-trainer workshops - advertised on the website for all interested par-
ties (GLOBALGAP members and non-members). At these workshops, GLOB-
ALGAP members can take an optional examination to become an approved
train-the-public trainer to provide a limited but sufficient number of qualified
trainers and register them on the GLOBALGAP website. Once qualified, the
trainer can conduct classroom training courses (train-the-public) using GLOB-
ALGAP normative documents as published on the GLOBALGAP website and
other information that is provided on the trainer extranet from time to time.
In-house workshops - these are not advertised on the GLOBALGAP website,
and are offered on request. These workshops also include the train-the-trainer
examination.
The training is also an exercise between certification bodies to exchange experi-
ences with interpretation of the standard, and some of these discussions have been
taken into consideration in the revision processes for improved standards imple-
mentation. This feedback is provided from the GLOBALGAP CBC to the SCs in
question.
6.2.4
Auditing and certification
Independent, third-party certification is the key tool to provide credibility, trans-
parency and integrity of quality assurance systems for the food industry. Certifica-
tion bodies (CBs) wishing to perform this activity within GLOBALGAP have to
demonstrate compliance with these characteristics to accreditation bodies (ABs).
The GLOBALGAP General Regulations has detailed CB requirements for GLOB-
ALGAP certification, including the need to achieve EN45011/ISO Guide 65 accred-
itation for the GLOBALGAP standard in question. These requirements are assessed
by national ABs through a standardised approval process, which verifies that the op-
erational documents include not only the GLOBALGAP General Regulations, but
also a well-organised communication system with the GLOBALGAP secretariat
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