NZ GLOBALG.A.P. Working Group
Name Change
We have simplified the name of the New Zealand National Technical Working Group to “New Zealand GLOBALG.A.P. Working Group”. The new name will make it more understandable and accessible for everybody here in New Zealand.
The formal New Zealand GLOBALG.A.P. National Technical Working Group name will be retained for communications with GLOBAL.G.A.P.
Think Global, Act Local
The New Zealand GLOBALG.A.P. National Technical Working Group (NZ NTWG), officially launched in 2017 and was established to interpret the Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA) GLOBALG.A.P. Crops standards at a local level, here in New Zealand.
The Working Group works to identify specific local translations with legislation, systems and implementation challenges of the GLOBALG.A.P. standard for developing relevant guidelines in New Zealand. The annual workplan is set to support both the certification bodies and fruit and vegetable producers to implement the GLOBALG.A.P. Control Points and Compliance Criteria at a national level.
GLOBALG.A.P. certification opens up export market opportunities in Europe and across the world for producers in New Zealand.
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Main activities and duties
- Development of National Interpretation Guidelines,
- Work closely with regulators to interpret and align New Zealand legislation with the GLOBALG.A.P. audit process and guidelines e.g. Food Act,
- Collaborative approach in establishing guidelines and sharing of resources across the different sectors for horticulture,
- Maintain strong ties between New Zealand and GLOBALG.A.P. with updates from in New Zealand and approval for the National Interpretation Guidelines,
- Represent New Zealand producers and sectors on the GLOBALG.A.P. Technical Committees by providing feedback on the challenges faced with the GLOBALG.A.P. Standard in New Zealand.
- Work to streamline the GLOBALG.A.P. certification process with numerous compliance requirements in New Zealand, focussing on mitigating audit burden and costs to procedures.
Structure
Chair: Glen Bradbury, Zespri
Secretariat: Jacqueline Neave, Horticulture NZ
National Technical Working Groups and GLOBALG.A.P.
The Working Group plays a valuable role in collaborating with GLOBALG.A.P. both via the secretariat and the GLOBALG.A.P. Technical Committees on issues and improvement strategies.
Members
Organisation |
Representative |
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Horticulture New Zealand (host) |
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Zespri International Ltd |
Glen Bradbury (Chair) Katrina O'Connor (Secretary) |
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Avocado International Council |
Graeme Munro |
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NZGAP |
Damien Farrelly |
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SGS |
Peter Ward |
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Assure Quality |
Karen Satherley Matt Gallagher |
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Onions NZ |
James Kuperus |
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NZ Apples & Pears Ltd. |
Gary Jones Hans Doevendans Danielle Adsett |
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Seeka |
John Glass |
Documents
The New Zealand GLOBALG.A.P. Working Group collaborates with government, industry and other relevant research bodies to develop support and guidance for the implementation of the GLOBALG.A.P. standard here in New Zealand.
New Zealand GLOBALG.A.P. Documents
Food Act
GLOBALG.A.P. Approval Report – Template Food Control Plan
Supporting Guidelines
Chair: Glen Bradbury, Zespri
Secretariat: Katrina O'Connor, Zespri
National Technical Working Groups and GLOBALG.A.P.
The Working Group plays a valuable role in collaborating with GLOBALG.A.P. both via the secretariat and the GLOBALG.A.P. Technical Committees on issues and improvement strategies.