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Training content
Overview
GLOBALG.A.P. Chain of Custody Training is designed to provide an understanding of GLOBALG.A.P. Chain of Custody (CoC) requirements, maintain the traceability of certified products throughout the supply chain and ensure that products are properly identified.
Who Should Attend?
- Organisations operating within the scope of GLOBALG.A.P. CoC
- Quality and traceability personnel
- Purchasing and sales personnel
- Warehouse and logistics personnel
- Internal auditors
- Professionals preparing for CoC audits
Objectives and Outcomes
Training Objective
To ensure that participants understand the fundamental structure of the GLOBALG.A.P. Chain of Custody system and its traceability and product integrity requirements.
By the End of the Training
Participants will be able to:
- Explain the purpose of the GLOBALG.A.P. CoC system.
- Manage the traceability of certified products.
- Understand the distinction between certified and non-certified products.
- Apply product identification and record-keeping requirements.
- Assess the control of supplier and customer information.
- Prepare for CoC audits.
Programme and Method
Overview of the GLOBALG.A.P. CoC System
- Chain of Custody concept
- Purpose of the CoC standard
- Maintaining the flow of certified products
- Responsibilities within the supply chain
Traceability and Product Identification
- Product receipt and dispatch records
- Batch and lot tracking
- Identification of certified products
- Establishment of the traceability system
Product Segregation and Integrity
- Segregation of certified and non-certified products
- Prevention of mixing risks
- Storage and dispatch controls
- Maintaining product integrity
Supplier and Customer Controls
- Verification of supplier information
- Checking certification status
- Sales and dispatch records
- Customer documentation
Records and Documentation
- Purchasing records
- Sales records
- Stock records
- Traceability records
- Non-conformity and corrective action records
Audit Preparation
- Checking CoC requirements
- Reviewing records
- Traceability tests
- Assessment of non-conformities
Training Method
Training is delivered using:
- presentations,
- traceability examples,
- case studies,
- reviews of sample records
as training methods.
Attendance and Certificate
Participation
Participants are recommended to have a basic knowledge of supply chains, traceability or GLOBALG.A.P. systems.
Certification Rules
Participants who meet the required attendance criteria for the training will be issued a certificate of attendance.
Participants who pass the examination will be entitled to a certificate of achievement.
FAQ and Resources
What is GLOBALG.A.P. Chain of Custody?
It is a system that ensures certified products are identified and traceable throughout the supply chain and that product integrity is maintained.
Who is this training suitable for?
It is suitable for employees involved in the purchasing, storage, processing, sale or dispatch of certified products.
What is the main subject of CoC training?
The main focus is product traceability, product segregation, record management and maintaining the integrity of certified products.
Does the training include practical exercises?
Yes. Example exercises relating to traceability and product flow are covered as part of the training.
Resources
- GLOBALG.A.P. Chain of Custody Standard
- GLOBALG.A.P. CoC General Regulations
- GLOBALG.A.P. relevant control points and compliance criteria