ETKO, providing certification services at international standards, has been authorized as an official inspection and certification body for the GLOBALG.A.P. PLUS v2.1 Add-on module, which meets the strict supplier requirements of global food chains.
What is the GLOBALG.A.P. PLUS v2.1 Add-on?
GLOBALG.A.P. PLUS is a special add-on module developed in collaboration with GLOBALG.A.P. and McDonald's to meet the specific food safety, social responsibility, and sustainability standards required in the supply chains of the global market, particularly by giant international brands like McDonald's. Also known in the industry as the "McDonald's Produce Safety Standard," the current v2.1 version of this program guarantees that producers comply with international norms at the highest level and with transparency.
Who Does It Cover?
This add-on is designed specifically for fresh fruit and vegetable producers who supply products to international brands, global restaurant chains, and major supermarkets (or those aiming to enter these giant supply networks).
GLOBALG.A.P. PLUS is not a standalone certificate; it is an add-on integrated into the producer's existing GLOBALG.A.P. Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA) standard. A producer holding this certificate proves in the global market that they:
Meet the highest-level criteria demanded by international giants in food safety and hygiene management,
Adopt sustainability principles in agricultural production,
Maintain high standards in social responsibility, as well as occupational health and safety.
The Convenience of Auditing Under One Roof
With this authorization, producers will be able to conduct their core GLOBALG.A.P. (IFA) and PLUS v2.1 add-on audits simultaneously under the assurance of ETKO. Combining the audits under one roof provides producers with both time and cost savings while accelerating the process of becoming an approved supplier for global brands like McDonald's. You can contact the ETKO expert team for detailed information about the process.