The Inspectors

The LGMA operates with oversight from the California Department of Food and Agriculture. To conduct mandatory government audits, the LGMA uses inspectors employed by the California Department of Food and Agriculture who are trained and certified by the United States Department of Agriculture.
 
LGMA inspectors are subject to stringent training and certification criteria including a minimum of three years work experience in an agriculture related field and the successful completion of USDA training in the areas of:

• IS0 19011
• Good Agricultural Practices (GAP)
• Good Handling Practices (GHP)
• Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)
• Better Process Control (BCP)
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Food Defense (FD)