The type of audit you need is determined by several factors. Often, your customers will require a certain type of certification before they can buy your product. Be sure to check with them if you are new to this process. Several larger grocery retailers require a GFSI Certification- that is, a 3rd party audit that is aligned with the Global Food Safety Initiative. These would include GLOBALG.A.P., HPSS, or PHA. Your audit type will also depend on the number of sites your operation has, whether you are part of a group of growers, and what product handling activities your operation conducts. We can help you sort out the best option for you!
No. When you sign the application you are just indicating that the information you have provided about your operation is accurate to the best of your knowledge. You aren't committed to anything at this point. We must have this accurate application in order to provide you with an estimate for the certification services you have indicated.
Once you sign and return your Estimate, Sublicense Agreement, and Service Contract we will invoice you for the certification, not including auditor travel expenses. This invoice must be paid prior to your audit. After your audit you will be invoiced for the auditor travel expenses.
If you are currently certified, your Audit Window is the last four months of your certificate and your audit must take place during that period. If you are new to certification, you can determine what is the best time for your audit. It should be during the majority of your harvest activities so that the auditor can witness the primary activities of your operation. We will work closely with you to schedule your audit during an appropriate time each year, taking into account harvest activities, your schedule, and the auditor's schedule.
We can give you options of auditors based upon their qualifications and familiarity with your audit scope, products, and operation type. GLOBALG.A.P. prohibits any one auditor form auditing the same operation for more than a few years in a row, ensuring a healthy rotation of fresh observers evaluating your operation.
Just let us know. Communication is key to ensure that the audit occurs at the best time for all parties. You are allowed to "black out" a certain number of days during your Audit Window when you do not wish for an audit to be held.
No problem! Just let us know. Depending on where you are in your certification cycle, we may need to do a Scope Extension or possibly make an additional visit to your operation. We are happy to work out this process with you to make sure your certification covers everything that you need it to cover.
Let us know right away! Notify us within 24 hours and we can help you to make sure the proper protocol is followed and appropriate parties are notified. We will get through it together.
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