Globalgap Checklist Version 6 - Flowers and Ornamentals

Use the Globalgap Checklist Version 6 - Flowers and Ornamentals to stay compliant with sustainability standards in the cultivation of ornamental plants.

Globalgap Checklist Version 6 - Flowers and Ornamentals



FO 04.01 Soil Conservation

1. FO 04.01.01: Is crop rotation for annual crops implemented, where feasible?


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2. FO 04.01.02: Have techniques been used to improve or maintain soil structure and avoid soil compaction?


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3. FO 04.01.03: Does the producer use techniques to reduce the possibility of soil erosion?


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4. FO 04.01.04: Does the producer keep records of sowing/planting dates?


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FO 04.02 Soil Fumigation

1. FO 04.02.01: Is there documented justification for the use of soil fumigants?


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2. FO 04.02.02: Is the pre-planting interval complied with?


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3. FO 04.02.03: Does the producer explore alternatives to chemical fumigation before resorting to the use of chemical fumigants?


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FO 04.03 Substrates

1. FO 04.03.01: Does the producer participate in substrate recycling?


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2. FO 04.03.02: Are records kept of any chemicals used to sterilize substrates for reuse?


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3. FO 04.03.03: Do substrates of natural origin come from designated conservation areas?


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4. FO 04.03.04: Is at least 10% by volume of substrates used in production alternatives to peat, with a plan to continuously reduce the amount of peat used and to use only peat from responsible sources?


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FO 04.04 Nutritional Needs

1. FO 04.04.01: Does the application of fertilizers consider crop needs and the nutrient contribution of fertilizers, aiming to minimize nutrient loss?


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FO 04.05 Nutrient Content

1. FO 04.05.01: Is the content of major nutrients (nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium) in applied fertilizers known?


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2. FO 04.05.02: Are purchased inorganic fertilizers accompanied by documented evidence of chemical content, including heavy metals?


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3. FO 04.05.03: Is a risk assessment for organic fertilizer conducted as per intended use?


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4. FO 04.05.04: Is the use of human sewage sludge prohibited on the farm?


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FO 04.06 Application Records

1. FO 04.06.01: Are up-to-date records of all fertilizer and biostimulant applications kept?


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2. FO 04.06.02: Is the management of fertilizers supported with metrics?


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FO 04.07 Fertilizer And Biostimulant Storage

1. FO 04.07.01: Are fertilizers and biostimulants stored in an appropriate manner to avoid cross-contamination?


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2. FO 04.07.02: Are fertilizers and biostimulants stored in a covered, clean, and dry area?


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3. FO 04.07.03: Are fertilizers and biostimulants stored in a manner that reduces the risk of environmental contamination?


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4. FO 04.07.04: Is the purchase and use of fertilizers and/or biostimulants tracked at appropriate intervals?


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5. FO 04.07.05: Are concentrated acids stored safely?


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FO 05.01 Water Sources

1. FO 05.01.01: Has a risk assessment been undertaken to evaluate environmental issues for water management on the farm (pre- and postharvest)?


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2. FO 05.01.02: Does the water management plan identify water sources and measures to address environmental issues, and increase water use efficiency?


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FO 05.02 Predicting Irrigation Requirements

1. FO 05.02.01: Are tools routinely used to calculate and optimize crop irrigation?


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2. FO 05.02.02: Does water use at the farm level have valid permits/licenses where legally required?


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3. FO 05.02.03: Are restrictions indicated in water permits/licenses complied with?


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4. FO 05.02.04: Where feasible, have measures been implemented to collect water and, where appropriate, to recycle?


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5. FO 05.02.05: Are water storage facilities present and well maintained to take advantage of periods of maximum water availability?


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FO 05.03 Record Keeping

1. FO 05.03.01: Are records of volumes of water abstracted from water sources kept?


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2. FO 05.03.02: Are records kept of volumes of water used in irrigation/fertigation, including total application volumes of the previous cycle(s)?


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3. FO 05.03.03: Are records of volumes of water used in all types of activities on the farm kept (total volume used)?


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FO 05.04 Water Quality

1. FO 05.04.01: Is the use of treated sewage water during preharvest justified according to a risk assessment?


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2. FO 05.04.02: Has a risk assessment on the physical and chemical quality of water used in preharvest activities been completed?


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3. FO 05.04.03: Are corrective actions taken based on results from the risk assessment?


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FO 06 Integrated Pest Management

1. FO 06.01: Is the implementation of integrated pest management (IPM) assisted through training or advice?


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2. FO 06.02: Is the producer informed about the relevant pests, diseases, and weeds that affect their registered crops?


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3. FO 06.03: Is there an integrated pest management (IPM) plan describing the measures used at the farm level to manage the relevant pests, diseases, and weeds that affect the registered crop(s)?


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4. FO 06.04: Is the producer aware of the crop varieties’ degree of susceptibility to pests and diseases?


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5. FO 06.05: Does the producer implement prevention measures for pest and disease control?


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6. FO 06.06: Does the producer practice monitoring their registered crops to plan pest and disease management?


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7. FO 06.07: Does the producer make interventions to manage pests?


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8. FO 06.08: Have anti-resistance recommendations been followed to maintain the effectiveness of available plant protection products (PPPs)?


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9. FO 06.09: Does the producer use the results of integrated pest management (IPM) to learn and improve the IPM plan?


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FO 07.01 Choice Of Plant Protection Products

1. FO 07.01.01: Are only treatments with plant protection products (PPPs) authorized for the country of production used?


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2. FO 07.01.02: Are plant protection products (PPPs) applied appropriately for the crop/use site and target – either specifically or generally – as recommended on the product label or through other approvals?


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3. FO 07.01.03: Are invoices and/or procurement documentation of plant protection products (PPPs) and postharvest treatments kept?


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FO 07.02 Application Records

1. FO 07.02.01: Are records of plant protection product (PPP) applications kept?


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2. FO 07.02.02: Are additional records of all plant protection product (PPP) applications kept?


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3. FO 07.02.03: Does the producer take active measures to prevent plant protection product (PPP) drift to neighboring plots?


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4. FO 07.02.04: Does the producer take active measures to prevent plant protection product (PPP) drift from neighboring plots?


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5. FO 07.02.05: Is the management of plant protection products (PPPs) supported with metrics?


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FO 07.03 Disposal Of Surplus Application Mix

1. FO 07.03.01: Are surplus application mixes or tank washings disposed of responsibly?


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FO 07.04 Plant Protection Product And Postharvest Treatment Product Storage

1. FO 07.04.01: Are plant protection products (PPPs), biocontrol agents, and/or postharvest treatment products stored in accordance with basic rules to ensure safe storage and use?


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2. FO 07.04.02: Is the plant protection product (PPP) storage structurally sound and robust?


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3. FO 07.04.03: Is the plant protection product (PPP) storage illuminated?


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4. FO 07.04.04: Is the plant protection product (PPP) storage able to retain and manage spillage?


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5. FO 07.04.05: Is the purchase and use of plant protection products (PPPs) tracked at appropriate intervals?


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6. FO 07.04.06: Is an accident procedure available near the plant protection product (PPP)/chemical storage?


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7. FO 07.04.07: Are facilities available to deal with operator contamination?


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FO 07.05 Plant Protection Product Handling

1. FO 07.05.01: Is access to health checks available to workers with exposure to applicable plant protection products (PPPs) according to the risk assessment or exposure and toxicity of products?


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2. FO 07.05.02: Has the farm documented procedures addressing re-entry times after plant protection product (PPP) application?


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3. FO 07.05.03: Are plant protection products (PPPs) transported between production sites in a safe and secure manner?


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4. FO 07.05.04: Are plant protection products (PPPs) mixed and handled according to label requirements?


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FO 07.06 Empty Plant Protection Product Containers

1. FO 07.06.01: Are empty plant protection product (PPP) containers triple rinsed with water before storage and disposal, and is the rinsate disposed of in such a way as to mitigate the risk to the environment?


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2. FO 07.06.02: Is the reuse of empty plant protection product (PPP) containers for purposes other than containing and transporting identical products avoided?


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3. FO 07.06.03: Are empty containers kept secure until disposal is possible?


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4. FO 07.06.04: Are empty plant protection product (PPP) containers disposed of in such a way as to mitigate the risk to humans and the environment?


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5. FO 07.06.05: Are official collection and disposal systems used, when available, and are the empty containers then adequately stored, labeled, and handled according to the rules of that collection system?


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6. FO 07.06.06: Have all local regulations regarding disposal or destruction of plant protection product (PPP) containers been complied with?


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FO 07.07 Obsolete Plant Protection Products

1. FO 07.07.01: Are obsolete plant protection products (PPPs) securely maintained, identified, and disposed of via authorized or approved channels?


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FO 07.08 Application Of Other Substances

1. FO 07.08.01: Are up-to-date application records kept of all other substances not covered under any of the sections?


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FO 07.09 Equipment

1. FO 07.09.01: Are equipment, tools, and devices fit for purpose and maintained?


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2. FO 07.09.02: Are the plant protection product (PPP) and fertilizer equipment stored in such a way as to prevent risks to people’s health or the environment?


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FO 08.01 Quality Of Postharvest Water

1. FO 08.01.01: Has a risk assessment been undertaken to evaluate quality issues in water used in postharvest?


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2. FO 08.01.02: Does laboratory testing occur in a manner consistent with industry requirements?


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3. FO 08.01.03: Are corrective actions taken based on results from the risk assessment and the results of the water analysis?


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FO 08.02 Postharvest Treatments

1. FO 08.02.01: Does the producer use postharvest treatments if and only if there are no existing alternatives to ensure the maintenance of good quality?


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2. FO 08.02.02: Are all label instructions complied with for postharvest treatments?


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3. FO 08.02.03: Does the producer use only those plant protection products (PPPs) that are officially registered in the country of use and approved for postharvest use?


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4. FO 08.02.04: Does the producer keep an up-to-date list of postharvest plant protection products (PPPs) that are used, and approved for use, on crops being grown?


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5. FO 08.02.05: Has the producer and/or packer consulted their customers to determine whether there are restrictions on specific postharvest treatments or any additional commercial restrictions?


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6. FO 08.02.06: Are records of postharvest treatment applications kept?


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7. FO 08.02.07: Is postharvest packaging on the farm stored in such a way as to prevent contamination by rodents, pests, birds, and physical and chemical hazards?


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8. FO 08.02.08: Are reusable cultivation materials cleaned to ensure that they are free of foreign materials?


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FO 09 Waste Management

1. FO 09.01: Are waste products and sources of pollution identified in all areas of the farm?


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2. FO 09.02: Is a waste management system implemented on the farm?


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3. FO 09.03: Is the site kept in a tidy and orderly condition?


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4. FO 09.04: Are holding areas for diesel and other fuel oil tanks environmentally safe?


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5. FO 09.05: Is organic waste managed in an appropriate manner to reduce the risk of contamination of the environment?


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6. FO 09.06: Does the producer implement measures to properly manage wastewater in order to avoid negative impacts on the environment and human health?


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FO 10 Biodiversity

1. FO 10.01: Does the producer recognize the farm as an agricultural ecosystem that interacts with neighboring landscapes (while the legal scope of the producer is on the farm)?


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2. FO 10.02: Are unproductive sites used as ecological focus areas to protect and enhance biodiversity?


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3. FO 10.03: Is biodiversity protected on the farm?


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4. FO 10.04: Is biodiversity enhanced on the farm?


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5. FO 10.05: On the farm (within the farm boundaries), have no areas with legally recognized conservation value (or effectively protected by other means) been converted into agricultural areas or into other uses since 1 January 2014?


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6. FO 10.06: On the farm (within the farm boundaries), are areas with legally recognized conservation value (or effectively protected by other means) that had been converted into agricultural areas or into other uses between 1 January 2008 and 1 January 2014 already restored, under restoration, or will they enter binding restoration?


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7. FO 10.07: Is the producer aware of the country of production’s and intended destination market’s regulations, if existing, on invasive alien species?


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8. FO 10.08: Does the producer take action to avoid introducing or releasing invasive alien plant species in the production system and neighboring ecosystems?


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FO 11 Energy Efficiency

1. FO 11.01: Is on-farm energy use monitored?


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2. FO 11.02: Based on the results of the monitoring, is there a plan to improve energy efficiency on the farm?


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3. FO 11.03: Does the plan to improve energy efficiency consider minimizing the use of nonrenewable energy?


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4. FO 11.04: Does the farm contribute to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and removing them from the atmosphere?


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FO 12.01 Workers’ Health And Safety

1. FO 12.01.01: Is there a documented risk assessment for workers’ health and safety?


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2. FO 12.01.02: Does the farm have health and safety procedures?


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3. FO 12.01.03: Have all staff received health and safety training according to the risk assessment?


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4. FO 12.01.04: Do workers handling hazardous substances and operating dangerous or complex equipment have evidence of competence?


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5. FO 12.01.05: Are accident and emergency procedures displayed and communicated?


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6. FO 12.01.06: Do warning signs identify all potential hazards, emergency exits, and escape routes?


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FO 12.02 Hazards And First Aid

1. FO 12.02.01: Is safety advice for substances hazardous to workers’ health and safety immediately available and accessible?


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2. FO 12.02.02: Are first aid kits accessible at all permanent sites and fields near the work?


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3. FO 12.02.03: Is there always at least one person trained in first aid present on the farm whenever on-farm activities are being carried out?


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FO 12.03 Personal Protective Equipment

1. FO 12.03.01: Are workers, visitors, and subcontractors equipped with suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) and utilizing them?


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2. FO 12.03.02: Is personal protective equipment (PPE) maintained in clean conditions and stored appropriately so as not to pose any contamination risk to personal items?


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3. FO 12.03.03: Are suitable changing facilities available where necessary?


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FO 13 Workers’ Welfare

1. FO 13.01: Is a member of the management clearly identifiable as responsible for the workers’ health, safety, and welfare?


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2. FO 13.02: Is there communication between management and workers on issues related to their health, safety, and welfare?


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3. FO 13.03: Do workers have access to clean drinking water, food storage, and areas to eat and rest?


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4. FO 13.04: Are on-site living quarters compliant with applicable local regulations, habitable, and equipped with basic services and facilities?


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5. FO 13.05: Is transportation provided to workers safe?


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6. FO 13.06: Does the producer provide workers access to clean toilets and handwashing facilities in the vicinity of their work?


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Principles & Criteria

1. Has the producer used subcontractors and/or service providers during the certification cycle?


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2. Has the producer been registered for parallel ownership?


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3. Has in-house propagation material been produced during the certification cycle (with or without treatment with any plant protection products)?


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4. Have genetically modified organisms (GMOs) been included in the scope of the operation during the certification cycle?


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5. Has the soil been used for cultivation purposes during the certification cycle?


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6. Has the producer used soil fumigation during the certification cycle?


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7. Have substrates (peat or other media) been used for cultivation purposes during the certification cycle?


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8. Has the producer applied fertilizers (organic and/or inorganic) during the certification cycle?


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9. Have any fertilizers (organic and/or inorganic) and/or biostimulants been stored on-site during the certification cycle?


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10. Has the producer applied organic fertilizer on-site during the certification cycle?


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11. Have crops been irrigated during the certification cycle?


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12. Are plant protection products used between the time of harvest and prior to dispatch?


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13. Are plant protection products and/or any other treatment products stored on-site?


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14. Does the farm include open field areas, green areas, or room to implement living fences/hedges?


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FO 01.01 Site History

1. FO 01.01.01: Does the producer have a system for identifying sites and facilities used for production?


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2. FO 01.01.02: Is a recording system established for each production unit to provide a record of the production activities undertaken?


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3. FO 01.01.03: Are records for auditing purposes up-to-date, and are they kept for a minimum period of two years, unless a longer period is required?


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FO 01.02 Outsourced Activities

1. FO 01.02.01: Does the producer ensure that outsourced activities comply with the principles and criteria of the standard relevant to the services provided?


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FO 01.03 Internal Documentation

1. FO 01.03.01: Does the producer complete a minimum of one self-assessment/internal audit annually to the standard?


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2. FO 01.03.02: Are effective corrective actions taken to address non-conformances detected during self-assessments/internal audits?


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3. FO 01.03.03: Is a continuous improvement plan documented?


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4. FO 01.03.04: Is there evidence that the continuous improvement plan is implemented?


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FO 01.04 Training And Assigning Responsibilities

1. FO 01.04.01: Are records of all training activities kept?


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2. FO 01.04.02: Can individuals responsible for technical decision-making on inputs demonstrate competence?


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FO 01.05 Customer Requirements

1. FO 01.05.01: Is the producer aware of and in compliance with customer quality specifications, where these exist?


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FO 01.06 Complaints

1. FO 01.06.01: Is there a complaint procedure relating to both internal and external issues covered by the standard, and is it implemented?


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2. FO 01.06.02: Are workers informed of their rights related to the standard, and is there a grievance mechanism available and implemented through which workers can file complaints confidentially and without fear of retaliation?


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FO 01.07 Non-conforming Products

1. FO 01.07.01: Are procedures in place to manage and handle non-conforming products?


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FO 01.08 Recall And Withdrawal

1. FO 01.08.01: Are documented procedures in place to manage the recall and withdrawal of products from the marketplace?


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FO 02 Traceability

1. FO 02.01.01: Are all registered products traceable back to and from the registered farm where they were produced and handled (where applicable)?


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FO 02.02 Parallel Ownership

1. FO 02.02.01: Is an effective system in place to identify all products originating from GLOBALG.A.P. certified processes and segregate them from products originating from noncertified processes?


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2. FO 02.02.02: Is the GLOBALG.A.P. Number (GGN) indicated on all final products originating from certified production processes when registered for parallel ownership?


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3. FO 02.02.03: Is there a final verification step in place to ensure correct dispatch of products originating from certified and noncertified production processes?


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4. FO 02.02.04: Are products that are purchased from different sources identified?


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FO 02.03 Mass Balance

1. FO 02.03.01: Are sales records available for all quantities sold for all registered products?


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2. FO 02.03.02: Are quantities (produced, stored, and/or purchased) recorded and summarized for all products?


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3. FO 02.03.03: Is the product lost or discarded during handling recorded?


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FO 02.04 GLOBALG.A.P. Status

1. FO 02.04.01: Does transaction documentation include reference to the GLOBALG.A.P. status and the GLOBALG.A.P. Number (GGN)?


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FO 02.05 Logo Use

1. FO 02.05.01: Is the GLOBALG.A.P. word, trademark, QR code, logo, and the GLOBALG.A.P. Number (GGN) used according to the "GLOBALG.A.P. trademarks use: Policy and guidelines"?


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FO 03.01 Propagation Material

1. FO 03.01.01: Are propagation materials obtained in compliance with variety registration laws, where applicable?


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2. FO 03.01.02: Are propagation materials obtained in compliance with intellectual property laws?


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3. FO 03.01.03: Are plant health quality control systems implemented and recorded for in-house propagation materials?


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FO 03.02 Chemical Treatments And Dressings

1. FO 03.02.01: Is information on chemical treatments available for purchased propagation materials?


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2. FO 03.02.02: Are up-to-date records on all chemical treatments applied to in-house propagation materials available?


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FO 03.03 Genetically Modified Organisms

1. FO 03.03.01: Is the growing of genetically modified crops and/or trials subject to the prevailing regulations in the country of production?


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2. FO 03.03.02: Is there documentation available if the producer grows genetically modified organisms (GMOs)?


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3. FO 03.03.03: Have the producer's direct clients been informed of the genetically modified organism (GMO) status of the product?


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4. FO 03.03.04: Is there a procedure available for the use and handling of genetically modified (GM) materials?


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5. FO 03.03.05: Is adventitious mixing of genetically modified (GM) crops with conventional crops avoided?


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FO 03.04 Transition Period

1. FO 03.04.01: Does propagation material sourced from suppliers who do not have GLOBALG.A.P. certification for plant propagation material, flowers, and ornamentals, or an equivalent, need to complete a transition period?


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