GLOBALG.A.P. and HACCP Audit
Merchants producing fresh agricultural products within European Union can require customers and manufacturers to present the compliance according to GLOBALG.A.P. (formerly EurepGAP) standard and which becomes a norm of international trade for all agricultural products. The certification is done by an external audit body accredited to GLOBALG.A.P. requirements.
EUREP" was the name of an association from the private sector belonging to important retailers, importers and suppliers which was launched in 1999. In September 2007, the consortium changes its name to "GLOBALG.A.P.". The term comes from and represents GAP good agricultural practices.