Baier System Certification Services 6TH: China GAP
China GAP (Good Agricultural Practices) certification applies modern agricultural knowledge, focusing on agricultural product quality and safety, employee welfare, animal welfare, while also considering environmental protection and ensuring human health.
Introduction to China GAP
China GAP certification is a standard for agricultural product quality and safety management launched in China. Its purpose is to ensure the safety, hygiene, and environmental friendliness of agricultural products by improving agricultural production management and product quality, thereby enhancing the market competitiveness of agricultural products. This certification system follows the "from farm to table" principle, emphasizing the rational use ofpesticides, fertilizers, and other inputs, protecting the ecological environment, and ensuring the quality and safety of agricultural products.
Benefits of China GAP Certification
1. Products certified with China GAP can provide more safety assurance to consumers, increasing their confidence in the brand and product.
2. The certification mark is a symbol of product quality and safety, helping to enhance the competitiveness of enterprises and products in the market.
3. China GAP certification emphasizes ecological protection and rational resource utilization, promoting sustainable agricultural development.
4. The China GAP standard aligns with international GAP standards, helping to increase the recognition of Chinese agricultural products in the international market.
Types of Enterprises Eligible for Certification
I. Agricultural Production Enterprises and Organizations
Crop Farming Enterprises
Include producers cultivating crops (e.g., wheat, rice), vegetables, fruits, tea, edible fungi, and other plant-based agricultural products.
Livestock and Aquaculture Enterprises
Include livestock farming (cattle, sheep, pigs), aquaculture (fish, shrimp), and specialized farming operations (e.g., beekeeping).
Wild Harvest Enterprises
Enterprises engaged in the collection of wild plants, Chinese medicinal herbs, etc., which must prove that the harvesting areas are unpolluted and comply with ecological protection requirements.
II. Processing and Primary Processing Enterprises
Simple Processing Enterprises
Enterprises that conduct simple processing of agricultural products such as cleaning, grading, cutting, and packaging (e.g., fresh-cut fruits and vegetables, pre-washed vegetable processing enterprises). They must ensure no pollution is introduced during processing and establish a traceability system.
Primary Processing Enterprises
Enterprises involved in the primary processing of agricultural products (e.g., grain hulling, oil pressing), which must meet GAP requirements for processing environment, equipment cleaning, and personnel health.
III. Trading and Sales Enterprises
Domestic Trading Enterprises
Enterprises engaged in the wholesale and retail of organic products must establish an incoming inspection system to ensure the products sold are from certified enterprises.
Import and Export Enterprises
For imported agricultural products, applicants must apply for GAP certification from certification bodies approved by CNCA and submit Chinese versions of application materials (e.g., certificate of origin, translated copies of foreign certification documents).
IV. Special Entity Types
Individual Farmers and Cooperatives
Individual farmers can apply for GAP certification through joint certification or by joining cooperatives.
Foreign-Funded and Joint-Venture Enterprises
With approval from CNCA, foreign-funded enterprises or Sino-foreign joint ventures may carry out GAP certification business in China.
Scientific Research Institutions and Industry Associations
Scientific research institutions or industry associations with independent legal person status may apply for certification qualifications to provide services for member enterprises.
Special Attention: Environmental and Product Testing
Production Environment: Production bases must provide test reports on soil, water quality, and air.
Product Testing: Finished products must pass tests conducted by statutory qualified testing institutions.
As a trusted testing and certification institution, Baier Testing has the capability to provide clients with China Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) certification services. It offers comprehensive and end-to-end solutions including certification and consulting, assisting enterprises in establishing sound production and management systems. These services support clients in enhancing product quality, ensuring compliance, and strengthening their competitiveness in the market.
About Baier Testing
Baier Testing, located in Shandong Province, a major agri-food production region of China, is a third-party testing and certification body with strong expertise in agri-food and environmental sectors. Covering 34 major food categories, Baier provides testing services for agri-food and food-related products, and system certification services against key international standards including ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001, HACCP and ISO22000. The solutions span all stages from production and distribution to catering. With efficient, comprehensive, and precise service, Baier is committed to safeguarding food safety from farm to table.