Similar to many activities around the world in 2020, the Integrity Program had to innovate and adapt its process due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, in April 2020, we developed and launched the GLOBALG.A.P. Remote procedure to provide tools for certification bodies and producers to deal with the situation.
Internally, we adjusted the Integrity Program procedures to include remote activities, such as off-site CB office assessments and off-site producer assessments (including IFA certified producers and CoC certified companies). We also extended the add-on checklist review procedure that was already in use with new add-ons like the Food Safety Modernization Act Produce Safety Rule (FSMA PSR).