The GLOBALG.A.P standard demands, among other things, greater efficiency in production. It improves business performance and reduces the waste of vital resources. It also requires a general approach to farming that builds in best practices for generations to come. GLOBALG.A.P standard covers the following topics:

• Food safety and traceability
• Environment (including biodiversity)
• Workers’ health, safety and welfare
• Animal welfare
• Includes Integrated Crop Management (ICM), Integrated Pest Control (IPC), Quality Management System (QMS), and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)