BOPP Standard - Grower Standard

The Grower Standard is a certification program in the agricultural industry that is benchmarked against the GLOBALG.A.P. Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA) Standard. It shares similarities with the GLOBALG.A.P. standard and offers growers the option to pursue full GLOBALG.A.P. certification by incorporating an additional module. Grower Standard members have two options for certification. They can choose to be audited by a UKAS-accredited certification body, such as NSF International, or opt for a scored audit with consultancy from RSK-ADAS. Both options aim to assess and verify the growers' compliance with the standards and requirements of the Grower Standard. The scored audit option follows the Continual Development (CD) Standard, which provides a structured approach for growers to improve their practices over time. It involves ongoing assessment and consultation to ensure continual development and progress in meeting the required standards. By achieving certification to the Grower Standard, growers demonstrate their adherence to good agricultural practices and their commitment to producing safe and sustainable agricultural products. The benchmarking against the GLOBALG.A.P. IFA Standard aligns the Grower Standard with internationally recognized agricultural standards and practices. It's worth noting that GLOBALG.A.P. is a widely recognized international standard for good agricultural practices, covering various aspects of agricultural production, worker health and safety, environmental management, and food safety. By offering growers the option to gain certification to the GLOBALG.A.P. IFA Standard, the Grower Standard provides growers with the opportunity to align their practices with a globally recognized benchmark and gain broader market acceptance. For specific details about the requirements, auditing process, and certification bodies involved in the Grower Standard and its alignment with GLOBALG.A.P., it is recommended to consult the official documentation provided by the Grower Standard program or reach out to the relevant certification bodies mentioned, such as NSF Certification and RSK ADAS. They can provide comprehensive information and guidance regarding the certification process and its benefits.