GLOBALG.A.P. Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA) Standard v6
GLOBALG.A.P. (Good Agricultural Practices) Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA) Standard Version 6 (2022) is the world's leading farm certification programme. It covers food safety, sustainability, workers' wellbeing, and animal welfare across crops, livestock, and aquaculture. Over 200,000 certified producers in 135+ countries. GFSI-benchmarked for primary production. Key modules include food safety, environment, workers' health and safety, and traceability. IFA v6 introduced the add-on GRASP (Risk Assessment on Social Practice) module.
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Framework Domains (5)
All Farm Base: Environmental Management
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| GG-AF-7 | Environment and Biodiversity |
| GG-AF-8 | Waste and Pollution Management |
| GG-AF-9 | Energy and Water Management |
All Farm Base: Management and Organization
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| GG-AF-1 | Site History and Management |
| GG-AF-2 | Record Keeping and Internal Self-Assessment |
| GG-AF-3 | Traceability and Segregation |
All Farm Base: Workers and Resources
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| GG-AF-4 | Workers Health, Safety and Welfare |
| GG-AF-5 | Resource Management and Training |
| GG-AF-6 | Subcontractor Management |
Crops Base: Crop Production
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| GG-CB-1 | Propagation Material |
| GG-CB-2 | Fertilizer and Soil Management |
| GG-CB-3 | Integrated Pest Management (IPM) |
| GG-CB-4 | Plant Protection Products |
Fruit and Vegetables: Product Handling
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| GG-FV-1 | Hygiene Requirements |
| GG-FV-2 | Pre- and Post-Harvest Treatments |
| GG-FV-3 | Packaging and Storage |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is GLOBALG.A.P. Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA) Standard v6?
GLOBALG.A.P. Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA) Standard v6 is a compliance framework from International (GLOBALG.A.P.) with 5 domains and 16 controls. GLOBALG.A.P. (Good Agricultural Practices) Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA) Standard Version 6 (2022) is the world's leading farm certification programme. It covers food safety, sustainability, workers' wellbeing, and animal welfare across crops, livestock, and aquaculture. Over 200,000 certified producers in 135+ countries. GFSI-benchmarked for primary production. Key modules include food safety, environment, workers' health and safety, and traceability. IFA v6 introduced the add-on GRASP (Risk Assessment on Social Practice) module. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does GLOBALG.A.P. Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA) Standard v6 have?
GLOBALG.A.P. Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA) Standard v6 has 16 controls organised across 5 domains. The largest domains are Crops Base: Crop Production (4 controls), All Farm Base: Environmental Management (3 controls), All Farm Base: Management and Organization (3 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does GLOBALG.A.P. Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA) Standard v6 map to?
GLOBALG.A.P. Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA) Standard v6 maps to 460 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are AS9100D:2016 — Quality Management Systems for Aviation, Space, and Defence (38% coverage), SQF Code Edition 9 — Safe Quality Food (38% coverage), NIST SP 800-171A Rev 3 — Assessing CUI Security Requirements (38% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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