We are delighted to announce the public consultation for version 2 of the GLOBALG.A.P. Produce Handling Assurance (PHA) standard, which will run from 19 May–16 June 2025
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Public consultation for the Produce Handling Assurance (PHA) v2 standard | | | |
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We are delighted to announce the public consultation for version 2 of the GLOBALG.A.P. Produce Handling Assurance (PHA) standard, which will run from 19 May–16 June 2025.
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About the PHA standard
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PHA aims to support food safety and traceability processes in postharvest preprocessing activities such as the cooling, packing, handling, and storage of crops for human consumption.
Designed as a standalone certification for independent postharvest facilities, PHA can also be combined with the Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA) standard or the Harmonized Produce Safety Standard (HPSS) to provide a complete certification option for producers with on-farm packing or other postharvest activities. The standard goes beyond existing postharvest handling requirements in IFA and HPSS to ensure that responsible processes are maintained after the primary production stage.
PHA v1.2 is recognized by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) and supports compliance with the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), both of which we aim to maintain with v2.
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Key topics in the update
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| ● | Certification body audit reporting |
| ● | Inclusion of the GGN label reference |
| ● | Streamlining of supplier approval criteria |
| ● | Addition of new topics, including materials inspection and site inspections |
| ● | Separating tool storage, mock recall, and non-conforming products into new control points | |
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How to participate
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We invite you to review the draft PHA v2 documents and share your feedback during the public consultation period from 19 May–16 June 2025.
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Your input matters!
Please visit the GLOBALG.A.P. public consultation portal to access the documents and submit your comments:
ENTER THE PORTAL
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Thank you for your valued contribution to fostering safer and more responsible farming worldwide. | | | |
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Kind regards,
GLOBALG.A.P. c/o FoodPLUS GmbH | | | |
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GLOBALG.A.P. c/o FoodPLUS GmbH
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HRB 35211 Cologne | Managing Directors: Dr. Elmé Coetzer-Boersma, Markus Philipp
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Spichernstr. 55 - 50672 Cologne, Germany | Tel.: +49 221 577 76 0 | Fax: +49 221 577 76 1999
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| E-Mail: info@globalgap.org | Web: globalgap.org | | | |
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