GLOBALG.A.P. CoC . Traceability . Aquaculture & Livestock

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.

Online & self-paced Basic Level 2 Approx. 4 hours Certificate of completion
4h
Approximate duration
4.50★
Learner rating
23
Learning items and assessments
CoC
Chain of Custody focus
Why it matters GLOBALG.A.P. Chain of Custody supports traceability, accountability and product integrity across farms, processors, suppliers, retailers, restaurants and certified supply chains.
Course purpose

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.

Core concepts

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.

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Traceability

Understand how products are tracked through the supply chain from certified origin to customer-facing operations.

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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.

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Verification

Learn about input and output verification as part of supply chain product integrity controls.

Supply chain application

Where Chain of Custody applies

GLOBALG.A.P. CoC is relevant wherever certified products are handled, traded, packed, labelled, processed, distributed or sold.

Production

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
Supply Chain

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
Customer-facing

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
Course content

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.

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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
2

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
3

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
4

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
What you will learn

Practical GLOBALG.A.P. CoC knowledge

This training helps learners understand how Chain of Custody controls protect certified products and support audit readiness.

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GLOBALG.A.P. overview

Understand the purpose of GLOBALG.A.P. standards and the role Chain of Custody plays in product integrity.

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CoC principles

Learn the core principles behind certified product handling, accountability and traceability.

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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.

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Labels and verification

Understand identification, labelling, GGN labels, input verification and output verification.

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Aquaculture application

Explore aquaculture product traceability, product integrity, welfare and responsible supply chain expectations.

Who should attend?

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.

Certification pathway

From product handling to certification readiness

GLOBALG.A.P. Chain of Custody training supports a structured approach to traceability, compliance and certified product claims.

1

Understand the standard

Learn the purpose, scope and principles of GLOBALG.A.P. Chain of Custody.

2

Map product flow

Identify how certified products move through receiving, handling, storage and dispatch.

3

Control documentation

Maintain traceability records, verification evidence and product identity controls.

4

Prepare for audit

Review CPCCs, nonconformities, certification steps and audit expectations.

Why choose ASC?

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
How it works

From enrolment to certificate

ASC’s online learning pathway helps busy professionals complete training at their own pace.

1

Enrol online

Open the course page, enrol and access your ASC learner dashboard.

2

Study the modules

Work through GLOBALG.A.P. CoC principles, updates, regulations and CPCCs.

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Complete assessments

Complete knowledge checks and the final assessment to confirm understanding.

4

Download certificate

Receive your certificate of completion after meeting the course requirements.

Need implementation support?

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.

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Answers, fast

GLOBALG.A.P. Chain of Custody training FAQs

Clear answers to common questions about GLOBALG.A.P. CoC, traceability, certification and the online course.

What is GLOBALG.A.P. Chain of Custody?
GLOBALG.A.P. Chain of Custody is a standard that helps maintain product integrity and traceability for certified products as they move through the supply chain.
Who should complete this course?
This course is suitable for farmers, producers, aquaculture operations, livestock operations, QA managers, compliance managers, supply chain managers, auditors, inspectors and food safety teams.
Does this course cover aquaculture?
Yes. The course includes aquaculture-specific content, including aquaculture products, traceability, responsible practices and controls relevant to Chain of Custody.
What are CPCCs?
CPCCs are Control Points and Compliance Criteria. They are used to assess whether an operation meets the requirements of the GLOBALG.A.P. Chain of Custody standard.
Does the course include downloadable resources?
The Tutor LMS course includes course resources and documents such as CoC CPCC documents, general regulations and exercise files where available in the course resources tab.
Will I receive a certificate?
Yes. Learners who complete the course requirements and assessments receive a certificate of completion.
Is the course online and self-paced?
Yes. The GLOBALG.A.P. Chain of Custody course is online and self-paced through ASC Online Training Hub.
Start GLOBALG.A.P. CoC training today

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.

ascfoodsafetytraining.com is ASC’s online training website for food safety courses and certificates. For GLOBALG.A.P. Chain of Custody implementation, audit preparation, traceability reviews and certification support, visit our main website ascfoodsafety.com.