Online GLOBALG.A.P. Chain of Custody Training for Aquaculture and Livestock
Build a practical understanding of the GLOBALG.A.P. Chain of Custody standard, certification process, traceability requirements, GGN label controls, CPCCs and audit preparation for aquaculture, livestock and supply chain operations.
Understand how GLOBALG.A.P. Chain of Custody protects product integrity
GLOBALG.A.P. Chain of Custody helps organisations verify that certified products are correctly identified, handled, documented and traced through the supply chain.
This online course explains the principles, practices and requirements behind GLOBALG.A.P. CoC certification, with a practical focus on aquaculture, livestock, traceability, documentation, input and output verification, and audit readiness.
Practical outcome: Learners gain a structured understanding of how to implement and maintain Chain of Custody controls that support compliance, consumer confidence, traceability and certification preparation.
🔗 Chain of Custody
Chain of Custody provides a controlled system for tracking certified products through the supply chain and protecting product claims.
🐟 Aquaculture focus
The course includes content relevant to aquaculture products, traceability, product integrity, sustainability and responsible supply chain practices.
📋 Audit preparation
Learners are introduced to certification processes, normative documents, CPCCs, documentation and preparation for CoC audits.
What GLOBALG.A.P. Chain of Custody training covers
The course introduces the practical building blocks needed to understand and maintain a compliant Chain of Custody system.
Traceability
Understand how products are tracked through the supply chain from certified origin to customer-facing operations.
GGN Labels
Learn key concepts linked to identification, labelling and product claims under GLOBALG.A.P. Chain of Custody.
CPCCs
Understand Control Points and Compliance Criteria and how they support certification assessments.
Verification
Learn about input and output verification as part of supply chain product integrity controls.
Where Chain of Custody applies
GLOBALG.A.P. CoC is relevant wherever certified products are handled, traded, packed, labelled, processed, distributed or sold.
Farmers and producers
Useful for operations involved in producing and handling certified aquaculture, livestock or agricultural products.
- Certified product handling
- Origin and product identity
- Traceability documentation
- Certification readiness
Distributors and handlers
Useful for businesses that receive, store, transport, trade or distribute certified products through the supply chain.
- Input and output verification
- Subcontractor controls
- Product segregation
- Record-keeping
Retail and food service
Useful for retail stores, restaurant chains and customer-facing businesses making certified product claims.
- Identification and labelling
- GGN label controls
- Traceability to customer
- Claim protection
GLOBALG.A.P. Chain of Custody course structure
The course is structured into four practical modules covering the standard, certification, regulatory framework and CoC control criteria.
About GLOBALG.A.P. CoC
Introduces the Chain of Custody standard and its relevance to aquaculture.
- Introduction and learning outcomes
- History of CoC
- Integrated Farm Assurance for Aquaculture
- What is GLOBALG.A.P. Chain of Custody?
- Chain of Custody standard principles
Chain of Custody Updates
Explains updates, requirements and preparation for a Chain of Custody audit.
- CoC timeline for version 6.1
- Chain of Custody updates
- Chain of Custody standard requirements
- How to prepare for a CoC audit
General Regulations
Covers normative documents, assessment and certification requirements.
- Normative documents
- Assessment process
- Certification process
- Use of GLOBALG.A.P. trademark and logo
- Knowledge test
CPCC and Operations
Focuses on control points, traceability, verification and aquaculture product controls.
- CoC control points and compliance criteria
- Input and output verification
- Traceability
- Identification and labelling
- Products with the GGN label
- Aquaculture products
- Animal welfare
- Final assessment and course feedback
Practical GLOBALG.A.P. CoC knowledge
This training helps learners understand how Chain of Custody controls protect certified products and support audit readiness.
GLOBALG.A.P. overview
Understand the purpose of GLOBALG.A.P. standards and the role Chain of Custody plays in product integrity.
CoC principles
Learn the core principles behind certified product handling, accountability and traceability.
Certification process
Understand assessment, certification, nonconformities, sanctions and audit preparation.
CPCC requirements
Learn how Control Points and Compliance Criteria are used in Chain of Custody assessment.
Labels and verification
Understand identification, labelling, GGN labels, input verification and output verification.
Aquaculture application
Explore aquaculture product traceability, product integrity, welfare and responsible supply chain expectations.
Ideal for producers, supply chain teams and compliance professionals
This course is designed for people responsible for certified products, supply chain integrity, traceability and audit readiness.
Farmers and Producers
For teams involved in producing, handling or preparing agricultural, aquaculture or livestock products for certification.
QA and Compliance Managers
For professionals responsible for ensuring conformity with standards, customer requirements and certification controls.
Supply Chain Managers
For people overseeing logistics, storage, product movement, supplier assurance and distribution processes.
Auditors and Inspectors
For auditors, inspectors and consultants who need to understand GLOBALG.A.P. Chain of Custody requirements.
From product handling to certification readiness
GLOBALG.A.P. Chain of Custody training supports a structured approach to traceability, compliance and certified product claims.
Understand the standard
Learn the purpose, scope and principles of GLOBALG.A.P. Chain of Custody.
Map product flow
Identify how certified products move through receiving, handling, storage and dispatch.
Control documentation
Maintain traceability records, verification evidence and product identity controls.
Prepare for audit
Review CPCCs, nonconformities, certification steps and audit expectations.
Built for practical compliance and traceability teams
ASC combines online training convenience with practical food safety, audit and certification-support experience.
| Capability | ASC Online Training Hub | Typical generic course |
|---|---|---|
| GLOBALG.A.P. Chain of Custody overview | Yes, focused on CoC standard and certification process | May be broad or agriculture-only |
| Aquaculture and livestock relevance | Included | Often limited |
| Traceability and GGN label concepts | Included | Varies |
| Control Points and Compliance Criteria | Included | Not always explained clearly |
| Online self-paced access | Yes | Sometimes |
| Certificate of completion | Yes | Varies |
From enrolment to certificate
ASC’s online learning pathway helps busy professionals complete training at their own pace.
Enrol online
Open the course page, enrol and access your ASC learner dashboard.
Study the modules
Work through GLOBALG.A.P. CoC principles, updates, regulations and CPCCs.
Complete assessments
Complete knowledge checks and the final assessment to confirm understanding.
Download certificate
Receive your certificate of completion after meeting the course requirements.
Training explains Chain of Custody. Implementation makes it audit-ready.
If your business needs help preparing for GLOBALG.A.P. Chain of Custody certification, reviewing traceability systems, creating documentation, preparing for audits or closing nonconformities, ASC Food Safety Consultants can support you through our main consulting website.
GLOBALG.A.P. Chain of Custody training FAQs
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Build a stronger certification and food safety pathway
GLOBALG.A.P. Chain of Custody training works well alongside HACCP, GMP, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000 and traceability-related training.
Understand GLOBALG.A.P. Chain of Custody and strengthen your traceability system
Complete ASC’s online self-paced GLOBALG.A.P. Chain of Custody training and build practical understanding of CoC principles, certification, traceability, CPCCs, GGN labels and aquaculture requirements.