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About ASIAGAP
ASIAGAP is a GAP certification program
approved by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI). ASIAGAP includes elements of food safety, environmental
protection, occupational safety, human rights, welfare and farm operations
as JGAP does.
Because the standards are to be created in
line with GFSI Benchmarking Requirements, the food safety element includes an
approach based on HACCP, food defense, and the prevention of food fraud. As audits are conducted also in accordance with GFSI Benchmarking
Requirements, a one-day (eight-hour) or longer audit is required for the
individual farm audit and certification of a standard-sized farm. There are also cases where a sampled farm is
audited without notice.
Scope of certification and items to be audited
ASIAGAP audits and certifications are
implemented in three categories: fruits and vegetables, grains, and tea. The
scope of the certification approved by GFSI is shown in the table below based
on the relationship between each category and process. Certification will not
be granted for BIII alone.
In addition, each category has a list of
standard item names, and the certification covers the listed items.
Relationship between categories and processes for agricultural products with GFSI codes
process | Fruits and Vegetables | Tea | Grains |
|---|---|---|---|
Cultivation and Harvesting | ○BI | ○BI | ○BII |
Produce handling |
○BIII ( *1 ) （selecting harvest etc.,） |
○BIII ( *1 ) （Unrefined tea） |
○BIII ( *1 ) （Drying and Trimming） |
processing | - | ×Finished tea（*2） | ×Polished rice（*2） |
*1 BIII was formerly D. BIII began to be
used in the Benchmarking Requirements Ver. 2020 (announced in February 2020).
*2 Finished tea and polished rice can be
certified under JGAP.
Explanation of sectors defined by GFSI
Scope | Explanation |
|---|---|
BI |
Farming of Plants (other than grains and pulses)
|
BII |
Farming of Grains and Pulses |
BIII | Pre-Process Handling of Plant Products, Nuts and Grains |
About GFSI
GFSI, or the Global Food Safety Initiative, is a non-profit organization composed of food-related enterprises and organizations that operate globally. It aims to continuously improve food safety management systems to ensure the building of trust and deliver safe food to consumers worldwide. One of its major activities is to approve food safety certification programs.
ASIAGAP trainer
A trainer is a person who supports and
guides farms to help them acquire or retain certification.
People who pass the ASIAGAP trainer basic
course to learn the basics of ASIAGAP are registered as a trainer by the Japan
GAP Foundation.
People can go on to become ASIAGAP senior
trainers by applying to do so after they have provided guidance to multiple
farms as a trainer and have knowledge of group audits and certification.
To remain qualified, trainers need to
continue learning the latest ASIAGAP information.
ASIAGAP auditor
An auditor is a person who conducts audits
of farms or groups.
ASIAGAP auditors are divided into the
following three levels.
Senior auditor
Qualified to audit a farm alone
Qualified to conduct a group administration audit aloneAuditor
Qualified to audit a farm alone
Qualified to conduct a group administration audit in the presence of a senior auditorAuditor candidate
Qualified to audit a farm in the presence of a senior auditor or auditor
The requirements for being an ASIAGAP auditor, such as educational background, career, and participation in training courses, are set for each sector defined by the GFSI. For details, see Chapter 11 of the ASIAGAP General Regulations and the supplementary letter.
How to display ASIAGAP certification
Using a Certified Farm logo is a way of
indicating that a farm or group has acquired ASIAGAP certification. To use a logo,
you need to apply for and receive approval from the Japan GAP Foundation.
Application procedure, conditions for use,
fees, and other details are stipulated in the Detailed Rules on the Use of
ASIAGAP Official Logos.
ASIAGAP certified farm logo
This logo indicates a farm which has
acquired ASIAGAP certification. This logo
indicates a farm which has acquired ASIAGAP certification.
It can be used by ASIAGAP certified farms
and groups.
＜Scope of use＞
Business cards, websites, brochures, signs,
exhibition panels used in trade fairs or similar events, and other sales
promotional materials
Situations where the ASIAGAP Certified Farm Logo is not used
ASIAGAP certified farms and groups are allowed to use the following expression for their certified agricultural products to state that they are certified. (*The ASIAGAP Certified Farm Logo Mark may not be used for consumer products.)
"This product was produced at an ASIAGAP certified farm (Registration No. XXXXXXXXX)."