Contact:
Diane Dulmage, Training Services
SCS Global Services
ddulmage@scsglobalservices.com
510 452 8003
When:
May 1-2, 2014
8:00 - 5:00
Where: Monterey Ag Commission, Salinas
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About SCS - Scientific Certification Systems (SCS) is a global leader in independent certification and verification of environmental, sustainability, food quality, safety and purity claims. For more than 25 years, SCS has supported retailers, growers and distributors in building corporate and product brand loyalty. As a respected independent third-party, SCS combines a scientific approach with strong customer service and provides additional credibility to your claims.
GLOBALG.A.P. Version 4 - Crops Base - Fruits & Vegetables
for Growers & Grower Packer/Distributors
How will GlobalG.A.P Certification help your business?
Growers - are you, or is your broker, looking for new markets? GlobalG.A.P. Certification could help grow your sales and meet new food safety requirements.
The Two-day Workshop covers:
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Review of the General Regulations, the certification system, and Control Points for the All Farm, Crops Base, and Fruit and Vegetable scopes. The Control Points are the actual audit checklists used by Certification Bodies during a GLOBALG.A.P. audit or a fruit and vegetables operation.
- Classroom discussions, case studies, and question and answer sessions to understand how the GLOBALG.A.P. system applies in practice.
Learn about:
- GLOBALG.A.P. Produce Safety certificate - or the full GLOBALG.A.P. certification.
- Which are GFSI level certifications?
- What is GlobalG.A.P.'s new U.S. National Interpretation Guideline? - hear how it integrates the Produce GAPs Harmonized Standard (United Fresh).
Participants:
Producers, consultants, new inspectors, as well as anyone who is interested in how the GLOBALG.A.P.
certification system operates.
Why Move up to GlobalG.A.P.?
- Reduce audit duplication (as a GFSI approved certification)
- Meet supplier requirements (and Wal-Mart deadlines)
- Expand to more markets in Europe and abroad
- Enhance your food safety management system
- Motivate your workforce and improve productivity
- Improve processes and best practices for sound environmental farming
$550 - $625 depending on number and date registered
Included: 2 days training, pastry/coffee, lunch, materials binder (+ e-mailed information), Certificates of Attendence