Canada GAP audit checklist template

The template covers all essential sections aligned with the official CanadaGAP manuals, including production site assessment, equipment maintenance, cleaning and maintenance, personal hygiene facilities, pest control, water quality, traceability, and transportation. Each section contains specific requirements and scoring criteria to help you prepare comprehensively for your certification audit.

The template clearly highlights the eight critical automatic failure items in the CanadaGAP program, such as inadequate personal hygiene facilities or serious food safety risks. It guides you through each requirement with clear criteria and provides space to document compliance evidence, helping you identify and address these critical areas before they jeopardize your entire certification.

Yes, the template can be customizable for different commodity groups in CanadaGAP guidelines, including fruits, vegetables, potatoes, and greenhouse products. You can modify sections to focus on requirements specific to your operation type while maintaining alignment with the core CanadaGAP manual requirements applicable to your certification scope.

Use the template for initial implementation, then conduct internal audits at least quarterly and a comprehensive self-assessment annually. More frequent assessments are recommended when implementing new processes, training new staff, or preparing for official certification audits. Regular use helps maintain continuous compliance rather than scrambling before scheduled audits.