Perform Globalgap Checklist Version 6 GFS for Aquaculture Assessment using eAuditor
Performing a Globalgap Checklist Version 6 GFS for Aquaculture Assessment using eAuditor ensures a structured, clause-by-clause evaluation of aquaculture operations against GlobalG.A.P. Food Safety (GFS) requirements under Version 6. This assessment verifies that farming practices, feed management, water quality controls, animal health, harvesting, and traceability systems consistently meet international food safety and regulatory standards. Using eAuditor enables standardized digital inspections, reliable evidence capture, and effective corrective action management to support certification readiness and continuous improvement.
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Definition and Purpose of Globalgap Checklist Version 6 GFS for Aquaculture
A Globalgap Checklist Version 6 GFS for Aquaculture Assessment is a formal conformity evaluation of aquaculture production systems against GlobalG.A.P. V6 Food Safety requirements, covering the full production cycle from hatchery or stocking to harvest and dispatch.
Conducting this assessment using eAuditor helps aquaculture producers and producer groups to:
- Demonstrate compliance with GlobalG.A.P. V6 GFS requirements
- Strengthen food safety and biosecurity controls
- Improve traceability and product integrity
- Standardize internal audits across ponds, cages, or farms
- Maintain auditable digital records for certification bodies
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Scope of Globalgap Checklist Version 6 GFS for Aquaculture using eAuditor
The assessment typically covers:
- Farm registration and site management
- Water source and water quality management
- Feed sourcing, storage, and feeding practices
- Animal health and veterinary treatments
- Biosecurity and disease prevention
- Facility hygiene and infrastructure
- Harvesting and post-harvest handling
- Traceability and recall systems
- Worker health, safety, and hygiene
- Environmental protection and waste management
- Documentation and record keeping
Using eAuditor ensures the assessment is consistent, repeatable, and fully traceable.
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Pre-Assessment Setup in eAuditor
3.1 Digital Checklist Configuration
Create a Globalgap Checklist Version 6 GFS for Aquaculture in eAuditor including:
- Farm/company name and registration number
- Production system (ponds, cages, RAS, raceways, etc.)
- Species cultured
- Location and site details
- Assessment date and assessor name
- Applicable GlobalG.A.P. V6 GFS clauses
Checklist features should include:
- Yes / No / Not Applicable responses
- Mandatory comments for non-conformities
- Photo and document upload
- Risk or severity classification
- Corrective action assignment with deadlines
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Farm Registration and Site Management
Verify:
- Valid GlobalG.A.P. registration
- Clearly defined farm boundaries
- Site maps and production unit identification
- Legal compliance with local authorities
- Separation from contamination sources
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Water Source and Water Quality Management
Assess:
- Approved and documented water sources
- Water quality testing schedules and results
- Parameters such as pH, dissolved oxygen, temperature, and contaminants
- Protection from industrial or agricultural runoff
- Emergency procedures for water contamination
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Feed Management and Storage
The assessment should confirm:
- Approved feed suppliers
- Feed specifications and traceability records
- Proper storage conditions (dry, clean, pest-free)
- Stock rotation (FIFO)
- Records of feeding rates and dates
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Animal Health and Veterinary Control
Review:
- Animal health monitoring procedures
- Disease prevention and vaccination programs
- Veterinary prescriptions where applicable
- Records of treatments and withdrawal periods
- Mortality monitoring and investigation
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Biosecurity and Disease Prevention
Verify:
- Biosecurity plan implemented
- Controlled access to production areas
- Disinfection points for equipment and personnel
- Visitor logbooks
- Procedures for disease outbreaks
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Facilities, Equipment, and Hygiene
Check:
- Clean and well-maintained ponds, cages, tanks, and buildings
- Cleaning and sanitation schedules
- Safe storage of chemicals and medicines
- Equipment maintenance records
- Calibration of monitoring devices
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Harvesting and Post-Harvest Handling
Assess:
- Hygienic harvesting procedures
- Clean harvesting equipment and containers
- Temperature control after harvest
- Protection from contamination
- Clear product identification
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Traceability and Product Recall
Confirm:
- Batch/lot identification system
- Records linking the product to the production unit and date
- Dispatch and customer records
- Documented recall procedure
- Mock recall testing results
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Worker Health, Safety, and Hygiene
Review:
- Training in food safety and hygiene
- Availability of PPE
- Handwashing and sanitation facilities
- Medical and illness reporting procedures
- Accident and incident records
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Environmental Protection and Waste Management
Verify:
- Waste disposal procedures
- Management of sludge, mortalities, and effluents
- Chemical and fuel spill prevention
- Environmental impact controls
- Compliance with local environmental laws
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Non-Conformity Classification and Corrective Actions
14.1 Classification
Findings should be categorized as:
- Major non-conformity – serious food safety or traceability risk
- Minor non-conformity – partial compliance
- Observation – improvement opportunity
14.2 Corrective Action Management in eAuditor
- Record findings with photos and notes
- Assign corrective actions to responsible staff
- Define deadlines and priority
- Track completion and verification digitally
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Reporting and Continuous Improvement
15.1 Digital Reporting
Generate reports including:
- Clause-by-clause compliance status
- Summary of major and minor non-conformities
- Corrective action register
- Certification readiness overview
15.2 Continuous Improvement
- Analyze trends across production cycles
- Improve feeding, biosecurity, and water management practices
- Update training programs
- Strengthen documentation and internal controls
Final Summary
Conducting a Globalgap Checklist Version 6 GFS for Aquaculture Assessment using eAuditor provides a reliable and standardized method to evaluate food safety controls, traceability systems, animal health management, and environmental practices in aquaculture operations. Digital checklists, structured evidence capture, and automated corrective action tracking improve certification readiness, reduce compliance risks, and strengthen overall production governance.