GlobalG.A.P. Certification Consulting — UAE & GCC
GlobalG.A.P. is the world's leading farm assurance standard, covering food safety, traceability, environmental sustainability and worker welfare. We guide UAE and GCC farms, producers and exporters through certification from gap assessment to audit day.
The standard retail buyers and exporters require.
GlobalG.A.P. (Good Agricultural Practice) is a private-sector standard developed by European retailers and now required by supermarket chains, food manufacturers and export market buyers worldwide. It covers the entire agricultural production process — from soil and water management to harvest hygiene, traceability and worker welfare.
For UAE and GCC farms supplying export markets or major retailers, GlobalG.A.P. certification is increasingly a commercial necessity, not a choice. Our consultants have worked with farms across the UAE, Oman, Saudi Arabia and Jordan to achieve and maintain certification efficiently.
GlobalG.A.P. consulting from gap analysis to certification.
Gap Analysis & Baseline Audit
On-site assessment of your current practices against GlobalG.A.P. control points. Written report with findings graded by priority — yours to keep regardless of what you decide next.
Farm Assurance System Implementation
Documentation, record-keeping systems, risk assessments and corrective action plans built to GlobalG.A.P. requirements. Designed for your farm team to use, not just to satisfy an auditor.
Internal Audit & Pre-Certification Check
Full mock audit before your certification body visit. We identify and close non-conformities so your certification audit runs cleanly.
Certification Body Liaison
We coordinate with your chosen Approved Certification Body (ACB) — documentation submission, audit scheduling and non-conformity close-out on your behalf.
Annual Surveillance Support
GlobalG.A.P. requires annual recertification. We provide ongoing support — record reviews, surveillance readiness checks andcontinual improvement guidance.
Multi-Site & Group Certification
Coordinating multiple farm sites or a producer group under a single certificate. We manage the Quality Management System (QMS) documentation for the group operator.
UAE and GCC operations that need GlobalG.A.P.
Farms & Growers
Date, vegetable, fruit and herb producers in the UAE and GCC seeking supermarket or export buyer approval. Both small farms and large agricultural operations.
Aquaculture Producers
Fish and seafood farms seeking GlobalG.A.P. Aquaculture certification for export to EU, UK and Asian markets.
Producers & Exporters
Food companies sourcing from farms and needing to demonstrate supply chain traceability and assurance to their buyers.
From initial visit to certificate in a structured programme.
Gap Assessment
On-site visit. We audit your current practices against GlobalG.A.P. control points and produce a written gap report.
Implementation
We build the documentation, record systems and procedures your farm needs. Training for your team included.
Pre-Audit
Full mock certification audit. Non-conformities identified and closed before the official ACB visit.
Certification
We liaise with the certification body, support you on audit day and manage any corrective action close-out required.
Common questions about GlobalG.A.P. certification.
Is GlobalG.A.P. mandatory in the UAE?
Not by regulation, but it is increasingly required by supermarkets, export buyers and food manufacturers as a condition of doing business. If your buyers ask for it, you need it.
How long does GlobalG.A.P. certification take?
Typically 3–6 months from gap assessment to certification, depending on the current state of your farm records and practices. Operations with existing food safety systems move faster.
Which GlobalG.A.P. standard applies to my operation?
The main options are GLOBALG.A.P. IFA (Integrated Farm Assurance) for crops and livestock, and GLOBALG.A.P. Aquaculture. We advise you on the right scope at the initial consultation.
Do you work outside Dubai?
Yes. We work with farms across the UAE (Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, RAK, Fujairah) and across the GCC including Saudi Arabia, Oman and Jordan.
Ready to pursue GlobalG.A.P. certification?
Tell us your farm type, location and current certification status. We’ll scope the project and send a fixed-price quote within one business day.