PrimusGFS
PrimusGFS is a Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) benchmarked and fully recognized certification program covering both GAP and GMP scopes as well as food safety management systems (FSMS).
PrimusGFS
About the program
This program offers certification to plant growing operations, post-harvest management and minimally processed plant products. PrimusGFS is owned and managed by Azzule Systems.
PrimusGFS certification is defined in seven fundamental areas
PrimusGFS fundamental areas
I. Food Safety Management Systems (applicable to all scopes)
II. Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) with three applicable modules:
- Farm (previous version was Ranch)
- Indoor Agriculture (previous version was Greenhouse)
- Harvest Crew
III. Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
- Storage and Distribution
- Cooler/Cold Storage
- Packinghouse
- Processing
IV. Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) System Module is required for all GMP operations.
V. Preventive Controls (PC) module is voluntary and applicable to GMP operations only.
How you benefit
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Open commitment with the production of products safe for human consumption
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Reduce Food Safety Risks
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Improve efficiency of farm management
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Baseline scheme. PGFS scheme is a complete standard for both GAP and GMP criteria, similar to other private standards
More information and supporting documents
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