China Good Agriculture Practice (GB/T 20014 series)
Cotecna provides China GAP certification services to help agricultural businesses demonstrate compliance with the GB/T 20014 series standards for Good Agricultural Practices. This certification ensures food safety, environmental sustainability, and responsible farming practices, strengthening brand reputation and enabling access to domestic and international markets.
What is China GAP Certification?
China Good Agricultural Practice (GAP) GB/T 20014 is a national standard that sets requirements for safe and sustainable agricultural production. It covers crop cultivation, livestock farming, and aquaculture, focusing on food safety, environmental protection, and worker health.
By achieving China GAP certification through Cotecna, your organization demonstrates its commitment to quality, safety, and sustainability, meeting regulatory requirements and consumer expectations.
Benefits of China GAP Certification
- Demonstrate regulatory compliance by meeting Chinese national standards for agricultural production.
- Gain market access into domestic and international markets requiring GAP compliance.
- Food safety practices reduce risks and ensure safe production processes.
- Support sustainability by promoting environmentally friendly and socially responsible farming.
- Strengthen brand reputation by differentiating your products and competitive edge.
How to Get China GAP Certification with Cotecna
Cotecna provides China Good Agricultural Practice (GAP) certification services to help businesses demonstrate compliance with national standards for safe and sustainable agricultural production. This certification strengthens brand reputation and ensures product integrity throughout the farming process, from raw materials to final delivery.
Organizations seeking China GAP certification must first complete the application and contract agreement process.
Once this is finalized, Cotecna will conduct an initial certification audit or re-certification audit to verify compliance with GB/T 20014 series requirements. Upon successful completion, your organization will receive a China GAP certificate, typically valid for three years. After this period, a recertification audit is required to renew the certificate.
During the validity period, surveillance audits will be conducted at predefined intervals to ensure ongoing compliance with China GAP standards and continuous improvement in agricultural practices.
Request a Certification
The following Cotecna locations and subsidiaries are accredited as certification bodies for Good Agriculture Practice:
To request an audit, certification, or for more information on the certification process, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
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