The certification system of ChinaGAP is divided into two levels: Level 1 Certification and Level 2 Certification. Level 1 Certification is in line with the requirements of GLOBALGAP and the certificate of Level 1 Certification which is issued by the certification body is acceptable by GLOBALGAP, and the certification body should be approved and appointed by CNCA.
GAP (Good Agriculture Practice) has been developed by food industries, producers' organizations, governments and NGOs to address the environment, economic and social sustainability on the farm and ensure the safe and quality food. GAP has been promoted by the government as guidance of the food safety on the farm, but it is not regulation. Each country developed their own GAP policy and guidance
GAP (Good Agriculture Practice) has been developed by food industries, producers' organizations, governments and NGOs to address the environment, economic and social sustainability on the farm and ensure the safe and quality food. GAP has been promoted by the government as guidance of the food safety on the farm, but it is not regulation.
The GI logo of Thailand is mark which the Department of Intellectual Property approves for the GI producer to certify that the product originates from the registered geographical source, by which the producer has to comply with the control manual and control plan.
The Trademark Office under the State Administration for Industry & Commerce and Trademark Office (SAIC) is responsible to register collective and certification marks containing geographical indications.
The GI logo of Cambodia is mark approved by the Geographical Indications office of Cambodia Ministry of Commerce. To register a product as a protected geographical indication, operators (farmers, processors, traders, etc.) must group together within an organization that will submit a registration request and manage the PGI after it has been registered. They must define the production zone and explain how it influences product quality, and describe the GI products’ production methods and the specificities that distinguish them from generic versions.
Three European Union schemes of geographical indications and traditional specialties, known as protected designation of origin (PDO), protected geographical indication (PGI), and traditional specialities guaranteed (TSG)
The Vietnam PGS was developed under the ADDA – VietNam Farmer’s Union in 2009. It involves producer groups, consumers, supporting organizations (NGOs) as well as organic traders (companies).
Participatory Guarantee Systems (PGS) are locally focused quality assurance systems. They certify producers based on active participation of stakeholders and are built on a foundation of trust, social networks and knowledge exchange.
Moreover, to export organic products to Switzerland it is necessary to comply with the requirements of national and EC regulation into force, together with the additional requirements of Bio Suisse standards, plus receiving an inspection from the control body that controls and certify the company for EC Reg. 834/07.