Solution: GLOBALG.A.P. Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA) for Hops

Detailed Description

Integrated management for hops covers the main aspects of primary production, from pre-harvest activities to post-harvest handling.

The key requirements for hops include: Traceability; Health, safety and welfare of workers; Biodiversity; Energy efficiency; Waste management; Plant propagation material; Soil and substrate management; Fertilization; Water management; Plant protection products.

What Is the certification procedure?

The regulation includes information on the audit procedure and on the issuing and maintaining of certification.

 Who is it for?

This standard is applied by agricultural holdings of all sizes, groups of producers, and/or individual producers.

What are the benefits of certification?  

• Meeting growing consumer expectations in areas such as biodiversity, responsible water management and the use of agricultural inputs.
• Responsibly addressing social sustainability issues.
• Implementation of a safety and sustainability standard specific to the hop industry, especially at farm level.
• Assurance of the implementation of responsible agricultural practices.
• Strengthening the promotional strategy and commercial objectives of the company.
• Use of the recognizable GLOBALG.A.P. logo in corporate communication, highlighting compliance with an internationally recognized standard.

Who do I contact for certification?

For more information, please contact us at the following numbers:

Head Offices: +30 210 5220920
Northern Greece Branch: +30 2310 941100
Crete Branch: +30 2810 244150
Aegean Branch: +30 22510 40504–5

or send an email to certification@tuv.at