How can I pay my CanadaGAP annual program fee?
Program participants may pay their annual program fee using one of the following methods: By e-transfer to info@canadagap.ca – please mention
How are revisions made to the CanadaGAP Program? If I make a request and it is approved, when will it be published?
Updates and revisions are made to the CanadaGAP program on a regular basis. These changes stem from user requests (program participants,
If an operation from outside of Canada is enrolling in the CanadaGAP program, is the annual program fee the same? Must the fee be paid in Canadian dollars?
The annual program fee can be paid in U.S. dollars (USD), and the USD fee is adjusted to reflect the difference
What is the program’s refund/cancellation policy?
Participants can voluntarily terminate their participation from the Program without cause. The authorized contact person must inform CanadaGAP directly in writing of
What is a ‘split audit’? Can operations choose to split their CanadaGAP audit?
A split audit occurs when the audit takes place over two or more on-site visits that are separated in time (e.g.,
Can an operation maintain their CanadaGAP records in a language other than English or French? Can the audit be carried out in a different language?
All CanadaGAP audits are conducted in either English or French. While the auditee may use and maintain written records and procedures
During an audit, who can answer the auditor’s questions? Does it have to be the owner of the operation, or can it be another person who works there? Can it be a consultant?
Certification Bodies (CBs) are required to train and regularly refresh auditors on the limits of the role of a consultant during
Can an operation request an extension on the expiry date of their certificate?
CanadaGAP certificates are valid for 12 months. In exceptional cases, an operation can request from their Certification Body an extension of