This number works similarly to the GGN and is used to identify a single person and save information on their approval status even if they work for multiple CBs.
The first time an inspector/auditor is registered in the CB-AT, they will receive the GAIN. Inspectors/auditors shall then share this GAIN with all CBs they work with. Before registering a new inspector/auditor in CB-AT, the CB shall consult the inspector/auditor whether they already have a GAIN and shall enter this GAIN during the registration. Entering the GAIN number in CB-AT for an already approved by GLOBALG.A.P. inspector/auditor will allow to synchronise their approval status for all applicable standards, scopes, sub-scopes, and add-ons.
Note: For now the user still has to upload their documents for each profile they have.
GAIN is to link inspector/auditor approval in all GLOBALG.A.P. systems: CB-AT, Audit Online Hub, Validation Service, and possibly the Database. This will reduce duplication for CBs, which will need to register inspectors/auditors only in the CB-AT system and through the GAIN the registration and approval of the inspector/auditor will automatically be transferred in other relevant systems.
Note: If a person works with multiple CBs, they have to use a different email address for each CB but will receive one single GAIN.
