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It should be noted that GFP is not equivalent to the Code of Good Agricultural Practice (CoGAP) that
Member States must introduce in accordance with the requirements of the EU Nitrates Directive
676/91.
GFP is likely to become an even more important element of agricultural policy in future and is very
relevant to the concept of Best Agricultural Practice promoted by the ICPDR. However, the verifiable
standards of GFP prepared by Member States do vary considerably since there are currently no
detailed requirements for the establishment of GFP standards and no common baseline exists across
the EU.
As natural, socio-economic and political conditions differ between Member States, the harmonisation
of GFP standards at EU level seems both unlikely and impractical – especially with the increasing
number of Member States – however clear definitions and guidance on the how Member States should
define and implement GFP standards is a high priority.