Perform Globalgap Checklist Version 6 Smart for HOPS Assessment using eAuditor
Performing a Globalgap Checklist Version 6 Smart for HOPS Assessment using eAuditor ensures a structured, clause-based, and digitally documented evaluation of Harvesting, On-Farm Processing, and Storage (HOPS) operations in line with the latest GlobalG.A.P. V6 Smart framework. This assessment verifies that post-harvest handling activities protect food safety, maintain traceability, and comply with quality management and regulatory requirements, while eAuditor enables standardized inspections, real-time evidence capture, and controlled corrective action management.
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Definition and Purpose of GlobalG.A.P. V6 Smart HOPS Assessment
A Globalgap Checklist Version 6 Smart for HOPS Assessment is a formal conformity evaluation of harvesting, handling, processing, packing, and storage activities against GlobalG.A.P. V6 Smart HOPS control points and compliance criteria.
Conducting this assessment using eAuditor helps organizations to:
- Demonstrate compliance with GlobalG.A.P. HOPS requirements
- Strengthen food safety and hygiene controls after harvest
- Ensure full product traceability and segregation
- Standardize internal audits across facilities
- Maintain auditable digital records for certification readiness
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Scope of GlobalG.A.P. V6 Smart for HOPS Assessment using eAuditor
The assessment typically covers:
- Harvesting operations and hygiene practices
- On-farm processing and packing activities
- Storage facilities and temperature control
- Personnel hygiene and training
- Equipment and facility sanitation
- Traceability and product identification
- Chemical and contamination control
- Waste management and environmental protection
- Documentation and record keeping
Using eAuditor ensures the assessment process is consistent, repeatable, and fully traceable.
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Pre-Assessment Setup in eAuditor
3.1 Digital Checklist Configuration
Create a GlobalG.A.P. V6 Smart HOPS Assessment checklist in eAuditor including:
- Organization / producer group name
- Facility and location details
- Product scope and crop types
- Assessment date and assessor name
- Applicable GlobalG.A.P. V6 Smart HOPS clauses
Checklist features should include:
- Yes / No / Not Applicable responses
- Mandatory comments for non-conformities
- Photo and document upload fields
- Risk or severity classification
- Corrective action assignment with deadlines
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Harvesting Operations and Field Hygiene
During the assessment, verify:
- Clean and suitable harvesting containers and tools
- Worker hygiene practices during harvesting
- Protection of produce from soil, animals, and contaminants
- Separation of damaged or contaminated produce
- Documented harvesting procedures
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On-Farm Processing and Packing Controls
Assess:
- Clean and hygienic processing areas
- Controlled product flow to prevent cross-contamination
- Food-grade packaging materials
- Equipment cleanliness and maintenance
- Pest control measures in processing areas
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Storage and Temperature Management
The assessment should confirm:
- Adequate storage capacity and layout
- Temperature and humidity monitoring systems
- Separation of different product batches
- FIFO (first-in, first-out) stock rotation
- Protection from pests, chemicals, and physical hazards
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Personnel Hygiene and Training
Review:
- Availability of handwashing and sanitation facilities
- Use of protective clothing
- Health and illness reporting procedures
- Training records for food safety and hygiene
- Supervision of temporary or seasonal workers
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Equipment, Tools, and Facility Sanitation
Verify:
- Cleaning and sanitation schedules
- Use of approved cleaning chemicals
- Equipment maintenance records
- Calibration of weighing or measuring devices
- Safe storage of tools and materials
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Chemical and Contamination Control
As part of the assessment:
- Confirm controlled storage of agrochemicals and detergents
- Clear labeling and segregation from produce
- Spill response procedures
- Monitoring of foreign material risks
- Records of chemical usage, where applicable
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Traceability and Product Identification
Check that:
- Batches or lots are uniquely identified
- Records link product to farm, field, and harvest date
- Traceability is maintained through processing and storage
- Mock recall procedures documented and tested
- Customer and dispatch records are complete
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Waste Management and Environmental Protection
Review:
- Disposal procedures for organic and inorganic waste
- Management of damaged or rejected produce
- Wastewater handling controls
- Measures to prevent environmental contamination
- Compliance with local environmental regulations
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Non-Conformity Classification and Corrective Actions
12.1 Classification
Findings should be categorized as:
- Major non-conformity – critical failure affecting food safety or traceability
- Minor non-conformity – partial compliance
- Observation – improvement opportunity
12.2 Corrective Action Management in eAuditor
- Record non-conformities with evidence
- Assign corrective actions to the responsible personnel
- Define deadlines and priority levels
- Track completion and verification digitally
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Reporting and Continuous Improvement
13.1 Digital Reporting
Generate assessment reports, including:
- Clause-by-clause compliance status
- Summary of major and minor non-conformities
- Corrective action register
- Certification readiness overview
13.2 Continuous Improvement
- Analyze trends across seasons and facilities
- Improve hygiene and handling procedures
- Update training programs
- Strengthen traceability and documentation systems
Final Summary
Conducting a Globalgap Checklist Version 6 Smart for HOPS Assessment using eAuditor provides a reliable and standardized approach to evaluating post-harvest food safety, hygiene, traceability, and operational controls. Digital checklists, structured evidence capture, and automated corrective action tracking support certification readiness, reduce compliance risks, and strengthen overall quality management across harvesting, processing, and storage activities.