Part 1 - Scheme Overview
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A. The Gafta Standard The Gafta International Standard of Best Trade Practice. This section sets out the basis of the scheme - the Standard. B. Scheme protocols Describes how the scheme will operate; how to apply, membership of the scheme, independent assessment etc. C. The Audit and Certification Process Companies can apply to become certified as being compliant with the requirements of the scheme and after successfully passing the required audits will be allocated a unique identifier, will be able to display the GTAS logo and be able to state that they are a 'GTAS Assured' company.
GTAS Logo Sample pdf
The lead Certification Body chosen by GAFTA for this scheme is NSF CMi Certification.
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Part 2 - The Scheme Manuals
The seven manuals which cover the trading and supply chain are: 1. Bulk Storage and Handling The best practice on storage of combinable crops and animal feed materials from farm onward.
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Storage Manual pdf
In order to identify stored goods that have been produced under a recognised
assured grower scheme, stickers can be supplied by the Certification Body, for affixing to the documentation produced by the store to accompany consignments delivered out of the GTAS Assured storage facility. An example of the sticker can be downloaded
here.
GTAS Certified Storekeepers who wish to apply for approval to store any non-feed materials (biomass) in their storage facilities must complete a Risk
Assessment form for approval by the GAFTA sub-Committee. Completed forms must be returned to GAFTA and approval confirmed before storage operations take place. Approvals are commodity and origin specific. There is no limit to the number of applications that may be submitted. Confirmation of approval must be shown to the scheme certifiers when an audit takes place.
2. Transport - by Road
The Code of Practice for the transport of goods by road from farm to end-user.
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Transport Manual pdf
3. Analysis and Testing
Where GAFTA contracts apply, the quality of goods must be ascertained by using analysts that are registered under the GAFTA Analysts scheme. This manual is intended for those facilities that test the quality and condition of goods for all other purposes; with the intention of establishing uniform standards and best practice for analysis throughout the supply chain. It provides a best practice code for operators of intake laboratory/testing facilities as used at stores, elevators, silos etc. Operators of facilities with only a few items of equipment can be certified as "small labs" and undergo a simplified audit process.
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Analysis and Testing Manual pdf
4. Supervision, Sampling and Weighing
Where GAFTA contracts apply, the sampling, weighing and certification of goods must be undertaken by superintendent companies registered under the GAFTA Superintendents Scheme. A code of practice for Superintendents and Surveying companies is provided for all other types of supervision operations.
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5. Brokerage A Code of good practice for Brokers operating in the trade.
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6. Trading and Merchanting This code of best practice comprises a set of minimum standards for companies and individuals operating as Traders or Merchants who trade and handle goods (including exports and imports). Sections cover transport by sea, waterway and rail. Reference is provided on the process of contract negotiation. Guidance on recall/withdrawal of goods is available plus information regarding the Gafta Arbitration and Dispute Resolution Services.
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7. Fumigation and Pest ControlDetailed guidance on pest control techniques including a new code of best practice for fumigators operating in-ship, in store and silo, produced in collaboration with the International Maritime Fumigation Organisation, is provided. The code also covers spray treatment of insecticides.
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Part 3 - Supporting information
A library of supporting and complementary information is available, which when taken together with the other elements of the scheme represents a comprehensive reference manual for those involved in the trade. For importers to and exporters from the European Union a manual on EU
Food and Feed legislation is available. Detailed information on HACCP and a monitoring
code for Salmonella are also available
Supplementary information (guide notes, annexes and rules) available on request from GAFTA:
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| » A-Z of Insurance |
| » Training/CPDP |
| » Distance Learning Programme |
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| » Code of Conduct for Arbitrators and Mediators |
| » Simple Dispute Resolution/Mediation |
| » GAFTA membership - Rules, Regulations and Code of Conduct |
| » Insurance Terms No. 72 |
| » Weighing Rules No. 123 |
| » Sampling Rules No. 124 |
| » Maritime Arbitration Rules No. 127 |
| » Methods of Analysis No.130 |
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