How can extenuating circumstances (e.g., the COVID-19 pandemic) impact CanadaGAP certification? What adjustments can be made to the audit and certification process?

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the CanadaGAP Program collaborated with other industry partners (GFSI, relevant government bodies, Certification Bodies, etc.) to navigate challenges and to develop guidance documents. The document below outlines the CanadaGAP policies for remote auditing methods.

• CanadaGAP Technical Procedure (TP-09-RM): Use of Remote Auditing Methods