CanadaGAP Audit Checklist – Release of Version 9.1
Version 9.1 of the CanadaGAP Audit Checklist for 2022 can now be accessed on the CanadaGAP website. A revisions document showing the changes between Versions 9.0 and 9.1 is also available for download at www.canadagap.ca/audit-checklist/.
Version 9.1 of the CanadaGAP Audit Checklist comes into effect April 1st, 2022.
Additional Documents for 2022
Other CanadaGAP documents relevant to auditing activities have been updated to Version 9.1 for the 2022 season. The new versions of the following documents also come into effect April 1st, 2022.
- The Self-Declaration and Self-Assessment Checklist can be downloaded at canadagap.ca/audit-checklist/self-assessment/. In addition to the Word copy, there is a fillable PDF version of the Self-Declaration and Self-Assessment checklist for operations who would like to complete their checklist electronically. Detailed instructions on using the electronic version are available on the website.
- The Group Management System Checklist is available at canadagap.ca/audit-checklist/ for operations enrolled in certification option B.
- The Management System Checklist for Multi-site Operations enrolled in certification options A1, A2, C, D, E and F can be downloaded at canadagap.ca/audit-checklist/.
*New for 2022* – CanadaGAP is also releasing a Corrective Action/Plan (CAP) Guide. This new document provides guidance for operations on how to correct non-conformances (either through corrective actions or corrective actions plans) that may occur during an audit. The CAP guide outlines some examples of potential non-conformances as well as possible corrective actions or plans. Please note the guide has examples only and is NOT an exhaustive list.
The CAP guide can help an operation determine what steps to take after receiving a non-conformance. Keep in mind that corrective actions and plans will differ due to a number of different circumstances (e.g., certification option, autofail vs loss of points, operational practices, seasonality, etc.). The CAP guide can be found on the CanadaGAP website at: www.canadagap.ca/audit-checklist/corrective-actions/.
We appreciate your continued commitment to the CanadaGAP program. If you have any questions, please contact your certification body or the CanadaGAP office by calling 613-829-4711 or emailing info@canadagap.ca.