Professional Resources

Contract Terms & Conditions

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Charter Document

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Arbitration

Frequently asked questions and answers regarding GCA Arbitrations and Procedures

What are the advantages of GCA arbitration?

Arbitration is an impartial and inexpensive method for resolving disputes between contract parties. GCA members have saved significant amounts of money by using GCA arbitrations instead of more costly legal proceedings.

Who initiates an arbitration, the buyer or the seller, and how?

Either party to a contract may demand arbitration on any tendered portion of a contract, unless provided for otherwise in the contract. Demands for arbitration forms are available at the GCA offices. One party files and the other is given the opportunity to answer. If both parties agree on a statement of the facts and issues in dispute, they may file jointly. After all statements and replies have been submitted, the Secretary convenes an arbitration panel to conduct an arbitration.

Is it necessary to be a member of the GCA to arbitrate?

It is not necessary to be a member to arbitrate, however, being a member means paying lower arbitration fees.

What are the advantages of GCA arbitration?

Arbitration is an impartial and inexpensive method for resolving disputes between contract parties. GCA members have saved significant amounts of money by using GCA arbitrations instead of more costly legal proceedings.

Is it necessary to be a member of the GCA to arbitrate?

It is not necessary to be a member to arbitrate, however, being a member means paying lower arbitration fees.

Warehouse Information

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Recommended Best Practices for the Reconditioning of Damaged Coffee Bags

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Recommended Warehouse Storage Guidelines

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Recommended Warehouse/ Plant Receiving Best Practices

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Weighing - Best Practices

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Current Warehouse Stocks (as of March 15, 2021)

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Historical Warehouse Stocks (Members Only)

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GCA Documents

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GCA Statement on Piracy

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GCA Statement on Packaging

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NCA/GCA Model Analysis Template for Green Coffee

The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) has radically pivoted the U.S. food safety system – from prevention to remediation. With that came sweeping new regulations that continue to challenge even the most experienced importers and manufacturers.

To help the industry cope, the NCA and GCA empaneled a special task force of industry experts to decipher what the new rules mean for coffee. From extensive deliberations, along with guidance from an experienced toxicologist, they’ve created a checklist – or “template” – that details and ranks potential hazards on green coffee and outlines a protocol for compliance.

We’re now making that template available to the industry. The NCA/GCA Model Analysis Template for Green Coffee is designed to guide importers through the steps they must complete as they develop their individual plans customized to their own operations. Importers won’t need to start from scratch, and they can hold up this “industry standard” as earnest compliance if inspected by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).