Control Points and Compliance Criteria Integrated Farm Assurance

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1 Version: 2.0-Mar05 Section: Cover Page: 1 of 94 EUREPGAP Control Points and Compliance Criteria Integrated Farm Assurance Version 2.0 Mar-05 Valid from: 1 March 2005

2 Version: 2.0-Mar05 Section: Introduction Page: 2 of 94 CONTENTS SECTION 1 SECTION 2 SECTION 3 SECTION 4 SECTION 5 INTRODUCTION ALL FARM BASE MODULE 1. 1 RECORD KEEPING AND INTERNAL SELF-ASSESSMENT 1. 2 SITE HISTORY AND SITE MANAGEMENT 1. 3 MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT 1. 4 WORKER HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE 1. 5 WASTE AND POLLUTION MANAGEMENT, RECYCLING AND RE-USE 1. 6 ENVIRONMENT ISSUES 1. 7 COMPLAINTS CROPS BASE MODULE 2. 1 TRACEABILITY 2. 2 VARIETIES, SEEDS AND ROOTSTOCKS 2. 3 SOIL AND SUBSTRATE MANAGEMENT 2. 4 FERTILISER USE 2. 5 IRRIGATION/FERTIGATION 2. 6 CROP PROTECTION 2. 7 HARVESTED CROP/PRODUCE HANDLING 2. 8 WORKER HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE COMBINABLE CROPS MODULE 3. 1 VARIETIES, SEEDS AND ROOTSTOCKS 3. 2 FERTILISER USE 3. 3 CROP PROTECTION 3. 4 HARVESTING 3. 5 HARVESTED CROP HANDLING FRUIT AND VEGETABLE MODULE 4. 1 VARIETIES, SEEDS AND ROOTSTOCKS 4. 2 SITE HISTORY AND SITE MANAGEMENT 4. 3 SOIL AND SUBSTRATE MANAGEMENT 4. 4 FERTILISER USE 4. 5 IRRIGATION/FERTIGATION 4. 6 CROP PROTECTION 4. 7 HARVESTING 4. 8 PRODUCE HANDLING 4. 9 WORKER HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE ENVIRONMENT ISSUES LIVESTOCK BASE MODULE 5. 1 SITE 5. 2 WORKERS 5. 3 LIVESTOCK SOURCING, IDENTIFICATION AND TRACEABILITY 5. 4 LIVESTOCK FEED AND WATER 5. 5 LIVESTOCK HOUSING AND FACILITIES 5. 6 LIVESTOCK HEALTH 5. 7 MEDICINES 5. 8 FALLEN STOCK DISPOSAL

3 Version: 2.0-Mar05 Section: Introduction Page: 3 of 94 SECTION 6 SECTION 7 SECTION 8 SECTION 9 CATTLE AND SHEEP MODULE 6. 1 IDENTIFICATION AND TRACEABILITY 6. 2 BREEDING AND YOUNG STOCK 6. 3 FEED, FORAGE 6. 4 HOUSING AND FACILITIES 6. 5 HYGIENE 6. 6 HANDLING DAIRY MODULE 7. 1 LEGAL REGISTRATION 7. 2 FEED 7. 3 HOUSING AND FACILITIES 7. 4 DAIRY HEALTH 7. 5 MILKING 7. 6 MILKING FACILITIES 7. 7 HYGIENE 7. 8 CLEANING AGENTS AND OTHER CHEMICALS PIG MODULE 8. 1 STOCK SOURCING 8. 2 PIG IDENTIFICATION 8. 3 YOUNG STOCK 8. 4 FEED AND WATER 8. 5 HOUSING AND FACILITIES 8. 6 OUTDOOR PIGS (N/A if no Outdoor Pigs) 8. 7 MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT 8. 8 PIG HEALTH 8. 9 HYGIENE AND PEST CONTROL HANDLING LOADING TO DISPATCH FOR SLAUGHTER CASUALTY PIGS AND FALLEN STOCK FINDINGS POULTRY MODULE 9. 1 STOCK SOURCING 9. 2 BREEDING (PARENT) FLOCK (N/A if no Breeding) 9. 3 HATCHERY (N/A if no Hatchery) 9. 4 FEED AND WATER 9. 5 HOUSED POULTRY (N/A if no Housed Poultry) 9. 6 OUTDOOR POULTRY (N/A if no Outdoor Poultry) 9. 7 MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT 9. 8 POULTRY HEALTH 9. 9 HYGIENE AND PEST CONTROL HANDLING RESIDUE MONITORING EMERGENCY PROCEDURES INSPECTION WORKERS HUMANE SLAUGHTER OF CASUALTY POULTRY DESPATCH AND TRANSPORTATION

4 Version: 2.0-Mar05 Section: Introduction Page: 4 of 94 INTRODUCTION Principles This document sets out a framework for Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) on farms which defines essential elements for the development of bestpractice for the global production of livestock, fruit and vegetables and combinable crops acceptable to the leading retail groups worldwide. However, standards for some individual retailers and those adapted by some farmers may exceed those described. This document does not set out to provide prescriptive guidance on every method of agricultural production. EUREPGAP members wish to recognise the significant progress already made by many farmers, farmer groups, farmer organisations, local schemes and national schemes in developing and implementing best-practice agricultural systems. EUREPGAP members also wish to encourage further work to improve farmers capability in this area, and in this respect this GAP framework, which defines the key elements of current good agricultural best-practice, should be used as benchmark to assess current practice and provide guidance for further development. The modular composition of Integrated Farm Assurance enables farmers to combine multiple audits for multiple products into one single audit. EUREPGAP offers several benefits to producers: 1. Reducing Food Safety risks in Global Primary Production - Encouraging the development and adoption of national and regional farm assurance schemes - Clear risk assessed HACCP based reference standard serving the consumer and food chain - Commitment to continuous improvement and transparency through consultation and adoption of technical communication platforms across the entire food chain 2. Reducing Cost of Compliance - Avoiding multiple product audits on mixed farming enterprises by a single one-stop-shop - Avoiding the proliferation of buyer requirements, as committed EUREPGAP Retailer and Food Service Members shift their supply to EUREPGAP approved sources over time - Avoid excess regulatory burden by pro-active adoption by industry - Achieving global harmonisation leading to a more level playing field - Farmers choose from certification bodies strictly regulated by EUREPGAP 3. Increasing the Integrity of Farm Assurance Schemes worldwide by - Defining and enforcing a common level of auditor competence - Defining and enforcing a common level of verification status report - Defining and enforcing a common level of action on non-compliances - Harmonising interpretation of compliance criteria Independent Verification: Farmers receive their EUREPGAP approval through independent verification from a certification body that is approved by EUREPGAP. The Scheme documents are: 1. EUREPGAP General Regulations which sets out the rules by which the standard will be administered. 2. EUREPGAP Control Points and Compliance Criteria (CPCC) is the standard with which the farmer must comply, and which gives specific details on each of the requirements. 3. EUREPGAP Checklist which forms the basis of the farmer external audit and which the farmer must use to fulfil the annual internal audit requirement. As described in EUREPGAP General Regulations, this scheme is divided into s, s and Recommendations. All control points must be audited. The possible answers are: compliance (yes), non-compliance (no) or Not Applicable (N/A). The N/A verdict cannot be given to those control points where the Compliance Criteria specify No N/A. Legislation overrides EUREPGAP where relevant legislation is more demanding. The compliance level for legislation is a " ". Where there is no legislation (or legislation is not so strict), EUREPGAP provides a minimum acceptable level of compliance. No matter what the required level of compliance is in EurepGAP, any applicable legislation that is stricter than EurepGAP must be complied with in the country where the certifying farmer is operating Reference guidelines are provided separately and are updated independently of this document as needed. Users should always refer to the latest reference guidelines, available on

5 Version: 2.0-Mar05 Section: Introduction Page: 5 of 94 Disclaimer: Copyright: Registration: Definitions: INTRODUCTION (continued) FoodPLUS GmbH and EUREPGAP approved Certification Bodies are not legally liable for the safety of the product certified under this Standard. Under no circumstances shall FoodPLUS GmbH, its employees or agents be liable for any losses, damage, charges, costs or expenses of whatever nature (including consequential loss) which any producer may suffer or incur by reason of, or arising directly or indirectly from the administration by FoodPLUS GmbH, its employees or agents or the performance of their respective obligations in connection with the Scheme save to the extent that such loss, damage, charges, costs and/or expenses arise as a result of the finally and judicially determined gross negligence or wilful default of such person. Copyright: EUREPGAP c/o FoodPLUS GmbH:, including all standard documents. Copying and distribution permitted only in unaltered form. Please refer to the EUREPGAP General Regulations Chapters 4 and 10 for instructions on Registration and Certification process. Please refer to Annex 10 of the General Regulations for definition of terms used within this document. Standard Structure: STAGES IN PRODUCTION COVERED BY EUREPGAP IFA CPCC AND AUDIT/INSPECTION EX-FARM PROCESS/ SLAUGHTER CROPS BASE COMBINABLE CROPS FRUIT AND VEGETABLES ALL FARMS BASE 5.0 LIVE- STOCK BASE CATTLE & SHEEP POULTRY PIG 6.0 DAIRY LIVE- STOCK TRANS- PORT EUREPGAP Recognition of external standards for: FEED, FORAGE, VETS, TRANSPORT. = Audit Process Flow = EUREPGAP Specific Module = N EUREPGAP CPCC Module = EUREPGAP Specific Module

6 Version: 2.0-Mar05 Section: Introduction Page: 6 of 94 INTRODUCTION (continued) Crops Modules' Structure: STAGES IN PRODUCTION OF PRODUCE COVERED BY EUREPGAP CPCC CROP PRODUCE N/A answers allowed when no Produce Handled Seed, Nursery Site Selection Crop Production Harvest and Transport Storage, Washing, Treatment Environment, Waste & Pollution, Operator Health, Safety & Welfare Documentation, Traceability and Quality System Requirements Additional Quality Management Systems required for Farmer Groups (see General Regulations) = Production Process Flow = Additional EUREPGAP requirements Seed = Process Step Livestock Modules' Structure: STAGES IN PRODUCTION COVERED BY EUREPGAP IFA CPCC, LIVESTOCK MODULES BIRTH/ SOURCING EX-FARM May be N/A May be N/A M ay be N/A Breeding Rearing/ Young Animals Feed & Water Housing/ Facilities/ Mechanical Fixtures Medicines, Welfare & Health, Hygiene Dispatch Culls Transport Waste & Pollution, Worker Health, Safety & Welfare, Environment, Emergencies Records, Traceability, Training, Veterinary services Additional Quality Management System required for Farmer Groups (see General Regulations) = Production Process Flow = Additional EUREPGAP requirements Dispatch = Process Step

7 Version: 2.0-Mar05 Section: Introduction Page: 7 of 94 INTRODUCTION (continued) Poultry Module Structure: STAGES IN PRODUCTION COVERED/NOT COVERED BY EUREPGAP IFA CPCC, POULTRY MODULE BIRTH/ SOURCING EX-FARM May be N/A May be N/A May be N/A Parent Breeder Hatching, Chicks Feed & Water Housing/ Facilities/ Mech. Fixtures Medicines, Welfare & Health, Hygiene Housed Rearing Outdoor Rearing Dispatch Culls Transport Waste & Pollution, Worker Health, Safety & Welfare, Environment, Emergencies Records, Traceability, Training, Plans and Policies Additional Quality Management System required for Farmer Groups (see G. Regs.) = Production Process Flow = Additional EUREPGAP requirements Dispatch = Process Step

8 Page: 8 of 94 1 ALL FARM BASE MODULE T RECORD KEEPING AND INTERNAL SELF-ASSESSMENT T Farmers keep up to date records for a minimum of two years, unless Are all records requested during the inspection accessible and kept for a legally required to do so for a longer period. Retrospective records are not minimum period of time of two years unless longer requirement stated in requested prior to application for EUREPGAP registration. New applicants specific control points? must have full records for at least three months prior to the date of inspection. No N/A. (Cross check with 5.3.2, and 8.4.3, 3 years) Does the farmer undertake a minimum of one internal self-assessment per There is documentary evidence that the EUREPGAP internal selfassessment has been carried out annually. No N/A year against the EUREPGAP Standard? Has the internal self-assessment been documented and recorded? The EUREPGAP Checklist has been completed and documented. No N/A. Are effective corrective actions taken as a result of non-conformances Effective corrective actions are documented and have been implemented detected in the internal self-assessment? No N/A The farmer shows evidence that a plan has been designed and implemented for addressing the issues that led to the minor must noncompliance being raised in the previous external inspection and an Have any minor must non-compliances that were detected externally in the previous inspection been addressed through the application of a corrective improvement in the compliance of the respective points has resulted. action plan designed to correct them? Where the cause of the non-compliance is external to the farmer, he must show evidence of continued efforts to find a solution. No N/A unless this is the first inspection SITE HISTORY AND SITE MANAGEMENT T2 This section is intended to ensure that the land, buildings and other facilities, which constitute the fabric of the farm, are properly managed to ensure the safe production of food and protection of the environment. Principle Site History T3 There must be a visual assessment to make sure that the facilities are suitable for the intended purpose, maintained and in good repair. This Are farms and other facilities suitable for the intended purpose, maintained include assessment of the premises for example soil structure drainage in good repair and used so as to achieve the objectives of this standard? and climate for outdoor livestock. Water and feed equipment suitable for stock and type. No N/A.

9 Page: 9 of Is a recording system established for each unit of production or other area/location to provide a permanent record of the livestock production Current records should provide a history of production of all fields (going and/or other agronomic activities undertaken at those locations? Are these back at least one rotation) and buildings (going back at least 5 years). records kept in an ordered and up-to-date fashion? Is reference system for each field, yard, plot, livestock building or other Compliance must include visual identification in the form of a physical sign area/location used in production established and referenced on a farm plan at each fields/plots/buildings/pens etc. or a farm plan or map that could be or map? cross referenced to the identification system. No N/A A documented risk assessment (verbal is enough) must be carried out Where there is a change of site (i.e. crop or livestock enterprise), is a risk when new crops or livestock enterprises are to be introduced onto existing assessment undertaken, taking into account the prior use of the land or site sites or new sites are to be cropped/stocked. The risk assessment must and all potential impacts of the production on adjacent crops, livestock take account of site history (crops/stocking) and consider impact of production and other areas? proposed enterprises on adjacent stock/crops/environment (see EurepGAP Guidelines for Risk Assessment for new sites) Site Management T Has a management plan been developed setting out strategies to minimise all identified risks, such as pollution or water table contamination? Are the A management plan that has implemented strategies to meet the objectives results of this analysis recorded and used to justify that the site in question of this specific control point. is suitable? Does the management plan include planned rotations which are designed to minimise the reliance on Crop Protection Products, optimise the use of A management plan that has implemented strategies to meet the objectives artificial and organic fertiliser, maintain soil structure and condition and to of this specific control point. Compliance with requirements of minimise the use of livestock health products, consistent with the environmental plan if required by law can be used as evidence. maintenance of good livestock welfare? Pest Control T3 Are all entry points to buildings containing propagation material, harvested crops, livestock, feed or equipment that may come in contact with them Visual assessment. No N/A unless extensive large animal production suitably protected to prevent, whenever possible, the ingress of animal situations. pests? Site plan showing bait points must exist. No N/A unless there are no baits Are there site plans with bait points? used for pest control is justification for not using bait on farm (i.e. in extensive large animal production situations) Are baits placed in such a manner that non-target species do not have Visual observation. Non-targeted species must not have access to the bait. access?

10 Page: 10 of Are detailed records of animal pest control inspections and necessary actions taken kept? Records of pest control inspections and follow up action plan(s). The farmer can have his own records. Inspections must take place whenever evidence of pests present. In case of vermin must have a contact number or evidence of in-house capability to control pests. (Cross check Pigs (8.9.1) and Poultry (9.9.11)) To avoid establishing a breeding ground for pests and disease, are farms Visual assessment that there is no evidence of breeding grounds in areas clear of litter and waste and are there adequate provisions for waste of waste/litter in the immediate vicinity of the production or storage disposal? buildings MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT T Are lorries/trucks and trailers carrying crops or stock feed clean and fit for Workers to demonstrate awareness at interview and visual assessment of the purpose of carrying raw materials entering into the food chain, with transport vehicles. No N/A unless no crops and no supplement feeding of particular care given to the cleanliness of dual purpose trailers to prevent livestock on farm. contamination? Are all bulk loaders used for loading crops or stock feed cleaned prior to Visual assessment that bulk loaders are kept in a clean, dry and fit state to use, with particular care given to the cleanliness of dual purpose loaders, to avoid harm to the goods being carried inside. prevent contamination? Is crop or forage conditioning equipment serviced and cleaned in accordance with manufacturers instructions and are records maintained? Records must be available, together with manufacturers instructions. N/A if no relevant equipment WORKER HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE T2 People are key to the safe and efficient operation of any farm. This section is intended to ensure safe practice in the work place and that all workers: understand, and are competent to perform their duties; are provided with proper equipment to allow them to work safely; and that, in the event of accidents, proper and timely assistance can be obtained. Principle Worker Health and Safety T Do farms with more than 5 workers have a full health and safety policy Where there are 5 full-time or part-time workers including the owners, there based upon a full, written risk assessment? The policy must cover all must at least be a written Farm Health and Safety policy available. The full substances and situations that may be hazardous to health and include all written risk assessment can be a generic one. N/A only where less than 5 aspects of the farm. The risk assessment and policy must be reviewed and workers. updated whenever any significant changes occur and at least annually.

11 Page: 11 of Do all farms have a full health and safety policy based upon a full, written risk assessment. The policy should cover all substances and situations that On all farms there should at least be a written Farm Health and Safety may be hazardous to health and include all aspects of the farm. The risk policy available. The full written risk assessment can be a generic one. assessment and policy should be reviewed and updated at least annually. The health and safety policy must include details of: - Management of Health and Safety issues; - Procedures for reporting accidents; - Locations of the First Aid Kits and Accident and Dangerous Incidents Book; - worker training requirements; The Farm Health and Safety policy scope complies with the Control point - Safety equipment and protective clothing; items. N/A only where less than 5 workers as described in Preventative measures to reduce the exposure of workers to dust, noise, harmful gases and other hazards. - to whom accidents and dangerous incidents should be reported; - how and where to contact the local Doctor, Hospital and other emergency services. All workers must be made aware of, and comply with, the requirements of Worker to demonstrate awareness at interview. N/A only where less than 5 the Farm health and safety policy. workers as described in Is all health and safety information provided and/or displayed in a language Information to be available in languages spoken. Worker also to that is appropriate to the nationality of the worker employed/ spoken by the demonstrate awareness at interview. No N/A. worker? Is there an Emergency Board situated in a visible location close by the telephone giving details of: - Farm s map reference? - Directions from nearest fire station? - Location of fire extinguishers? - Location of water sources for fire fighting? - Location of emergency cut-offs for electricity, gas and water supplies? - Emergency telephone number of electricity supplier? - Emergency telephone number of water supplier? Board sited in a visible location close by the telephone and contains all the required information.

12 Page: 12 of Training T3 Are all workers adequately trained and instructed commensurate with their activity? All workers performing tasks, including making management decisions and undertaking operations, which can have a significant impact on the consumer, operator, environment and the livestock or crop, must be competent on the basis of the following: appropriate education, training, acquired knowledge and/or experience (acquired knowledge and/or experience only for farms with less than 5 workers). Areas covered include for livestock: Workers to have their responsibilities and tasks identified, demonstrate - Animal welfare competence at interview and on the basis of inspection. For farms which do - Appropriate medicine usage not have more than 5 full-time or part-time workers including the owners at - Animal nutrition any time of the year, competence can be demonstrated through acquired - Farm waste knowledge and/or experience only. No N/A. (The criteria above are covered in both the Pig EUREPGAP Standard clause and the Poultry EUREPGAP Standard clause ) Areas covered include for Combinable crops: - Use of pesticides - Use of fertilizers The above compliance criteria are referred throughout the Eurepgap Combinable Crops and Fruit and Vegetables Modules. The objectives of this standard/protocol should be communicated to each workers All workers handling and/or administering medicines, chemicals, disinfectants or other hazardous substances and all workers operating Workers who carry out such tasks must be identified, their records dangerous or complex equipment must have certificates of competence, scrutinised for relevant national certificates, training and evidence of and/or details of other such qualifications when required by local law for competence together with authorisation to carry out tasks. No N/A particular tasks.

13 Page: 13 of The farm s hygiene standards must be documented and adopted by workers on farms with more than 5 workers and no poultry (specifically covered in the poultry module) Workers must receive basic training in the All workers on farms with no poultry and more than 5 full-time or part-time farm s hygiene requirements. Examples of training subjects are: workers including the owners at any time of the year have reviewed and - the need for hand cleaning; signed for the farm s hygiene standard which must cover subjects listed in - the covering of skin cuts; the Control Point. Workers must demonstrate awareness at interview. No - confinement of smoking, eating and drinking to the appropriate areas; N/A unless less than 5 workers and no poultry. Cross check with notification of any relevant infections or conditions; - the use of suitable protective clothing Hazards, First Aid, Data Sheets, Protective Clothing/Equipment T Are manufacturers data sheets or other applicable information held for all Data sheets or demonstrate availability through agreement with a substances used that are hazardous to worker health. responsible organisation must be available Are First Aid boxes present at all permanent sites and in the vicinity of fieldwork? appropriate. No N/A. First aid box must be at all sites, contents checked, in field where Are hazards clearly identified by warning signs and placed where Warning signs must be present. No N/A. appropriate Is protective equipment available where necessary to all workers (including Availability of equipment and use, where appropriate. worker to subcontractors)? Do workers wear appropriate respiratory, ear and eye demonstrate awareness at interview. No N/A. protection devices where necessary? Worker Welfare T Where a farm has 5 full-time or part-time workers including the owners at Do all farms with more than 5 workers have a member of management any time during the year, (all farms for Fruit and Vegetable Scope) there who is clearly identifiable as responsible for worker, health, safety and must be a member of management responsible for worker health, safety welfare issues? and welfare. It must be detailed in contractual agreements with workers, where outside workers are employed by the farm.

14 Page: 14 of Where a farm has 5 full-time or part-time workers including the owners at any time during the year, (all farms for Fruit and Vegetable Scope) there Are, on all farms with more than 5 workers, management of the site should be at least two meetings a year held and planned between encouraged to hold regular, two-way communication meetings with their management and workers of the site, at which matters related to the workers where issues affecting the business or related to worker health, business and worker health, safety or welfare can be discussed openly safety and welfare can be discussed openly? Are records from such (without fear or intimidation or retribution). Records from such meetings meeting available as proof that management is listening to workers are kept as proof that the meetings have taken place and the concerns of concerns? the worker about health safety and welfare are being recorded. The auditor is not required to make judgements about the content accuracy or outcome of such records The living quarters for the workers on farm are habitable, sound roof, Are on site living quarters habitable and have the basic services and windows and doors, and have the basic services of running water, toilets, facilities? drains WASTE AND POLLUTION MANAGEMENT, RECYCLING AND RE-USE T Energy Efficiency T3 All farms should have an energy policy (which does not necessarily have to Do all farms take measures to optimise energy use and minimise waste? be documented) and should demonstrate steps taken to ensure energy efficiency to include maintenance schedules Identification of Waste and Pollutants T Do all farms have a written Farm Waste Management Plan to prevent the contamination of the air, soil and/or water with harmful pollutants? A written farm waste management plan should be available that considers air, soil and water contamination Have all possible waste products been identified in all areas of the business? Have potential sources of pollution been identified? All possible waste products (such as paper, cardboard, plastic, oil, etc) produced by the farm processes have been catalogued and documented. Potential sources of pollution (e.g. fertiliser excess, exhaust smoke, oil, fuel, noise, effluent, chemicals, sheep-dip, etc) have been catalogued and documented for all the farm processes.

15 Page: 15 of Waste and Pollution Action Plan T Is there a documented plan to avoid or reduce wastage and pollution and avoid the use of landfill or burning, by waste recycling? Are organic wastes A comprehensive, current, documented plan that covers wastage reduction, composted on the farm and utilised for soil-conditioning, provided there is pollution and waste recycling is available. no risk of disease carry-over? Has this waste management plan been implemented? Are the farm and premises clear of litter and waste? Do the premises have adequate provisions for waste disposal? There are visible actions and measures on the farm that confirm that the objectives of the waste and pollution action plan are being carried out. Incidental and insignificant litter and waste on the designated areas are acceptable as well the waste from the current day s work. All other litter and waste has been cleared up. Areas where produce is handled indoors are cleaned at least once a day. Farms have designated areas to store litter and waste. Different types of waste are identified and stored separately. Cross check with ENVIRONMENT ISSUES T Impact of Farming on the Environment T Does the farmer understand and assess the impact of farming activities on the environment? The farmer is able to demonstrate his/her knowledge and competence with regards to minimising the potential negative impact, such as nutrient loss, of the farming activity on the local environment Has the farmer considered how he/she can enhance the environment for the benefit of the local community and flora and fauna? To protect the environment, is no water abstracted from unsustainable sources? Has advice on abstraction been sought from water authorities? There should be tangible actions and initiatives that can be demonstrated by the farmer either on the farm or by participation in a group that is active in environmental support schemes. Sustainable sources are sources that supply enough water under normal (average) conditions. There must be written communication from the water authority on this subject (letter, license, etc).

16 Page: 16 of Wildlife and Conservation Policy T Is a key aim the enhancement of the environment and biodiversity on the farm through a conservation management plan, either as a regional activity A formal conservation management plan should be implemented. or an individual one? Does each farmer have a management of wildlife and conservation policy There must be an action plan (verbal or written) which aims to enhance plan for his/her enterprise? habitats and increase biodiversity on the farm. Is this policy compatible with sustainable commercial agricultural The contents and objectives of the conservation plan imply compatibility production and does it minimise environmental impact of the agricultural with sustainable agriculture and demonstrate a reduced environmental activity? impact Does the plan contemplate the undertaking of a baseline audit to understand existing animal and plant diversity on the farm? Does the plan contemplate taking action to avoid damage and deterioration of habitats on the farm? Does the plan contemplate the creation of an action plan to enhance habitats and increase bio-diversity on the farm? There is a commitment within the conservation plan to undertake a base line audit of the current levels, location, condition etc. of the fauna and flora on farm so as to enable actions to be planned. Within the conservation plan there is a clear list of priorities and actions to rectify damaged or deteriorated habitats on the farm. Within the conservation plan there is a clear list of priorities and actions to enhance habitats for fauna and flora where viable and increase biodiversity on the farm Unproductive Sites T3 Has consideration been given to the conversion of unproductive sites (e.g. low lying wet areas, woodlands, headland strip or areas of impoverished There should be a plan to convert unproductive sites into conservation soil) to conservation areas for the encouragement of natural flora and areas where viable. fauna? 1. 7 COMPLAINTS T Is there a complaint form available relating to issues of compliance with EUREPGAP standard? Does the complaints procedure ensure that complaints are adequately recorded, studied and followed up including a record of actions taken? There must be on the farm, and available on request, a clearly identifiable document for complaints relating to issues of compliance with EUREPGAP. No N/A. There are documents of the actions taken with respect to such complaints regarding EUREPGAP standard deficiencies found in products or services. No N/A. 2 CROPS BASE MODULE T TRACEABILITY T Is EUREPGAP registered product traceable back to and trackable from the registered farm where it has been grown? There is a documented traceability system that allows EUREPGAP registered product to be traced back to the registered farm or, in a Farmer Group, group of registered farms, and tracked forward to the immediate customer. No N/A.

17 Page: 17 of VARIETIES, SEEDS AND ROOTSTOCKS T Pest and Disease Resistance T Do the varieties grown have resistance/tolerance to commercially important The farmer is able to justify that varieties grown have disease resistance or pests and diseases? tolerance when they are available Seed Treatments and Dressings T Is the use of seed treatments recorded? When the seed or rootstock has been treated, there are records with the name of the product(s) used and its target(s) (pests and/or diseases) Sowing/Planting T Does the farmer keep records on sowing/planting methods, seed/planting Records of sowing/planting method, sowing/planting rate and date should rate, and sowing/planting date? be kept and should be available Genetically Modified Organisms T3 The registered farm or group of registered farms have a copy of the legislation applicable in the country of production and comply accordingly. Does the planting of GMO's comply with all applicable legislation in the Records must be kept of the specific modification and/or the unique country of production? identifier. Specific husbandry and management advice must be obtained. Unless no GMO varieties are used, no N/A Is there documentation available of any planting, use or production of registered products derived from genetic modification? If GMO cultivars and/or products derived from genetic modification are used, documented records of planting, use or production of GMO cultivars and/or products derived from genetic modification are available SOIL AND SUBSTRATE MANAGEMENT T Soil Mapping T Have soil maps been prepared for the farm? The type of soil is identified for each site, based on a soil profile or soil analysis or local (regional) cartographic soil-type map Cultivation T Have techniques been used that are proven to improve or maintain soil Techniques applied are suitable for use on the land. structure, and to avoid soil compaction? Soil Erosion T3 There is visual or documented evidence of cross line techniques on slopes, Are field cultivation techniques used to reduce the possibility of soil drains, sowing grass or green fertilizers, trees and bushes on borders of erosion? sites, etc.

18 Page: 18 of FERTILISER USE T Advice on Quantity and Type of Fertiliser T3 Are recommendations for application of fertilisers (organic or inorganic) Where the fertiliser records show that the technically responsible person given by competent, qualified advisers holding a recognised national making the choice of the fertiliser (organic or inorganic) is an external certificate or similar? Do farmers who use outside professional help adviser, training and technical competence must be demonstrated via (advisers and consultants) regarding the use of fertilisers satisfy official qualifications or specific training courses, unless employed for that themselves that the people on whom they rely are competent to provide purpose by an official organisation. that advice? Where the fertiliser records show that the technically responsible person determining quantity and type of fertiliser (organic or inorganic) is the Where such advisers are not used, are farmers able to demonstrate their farmer, technical competence must be demonstrated via technical competence and knowledge? documentation (i.e. product technical literature, specific training course attendance, etc.) or the use of tools (software, on farm detection methods, etc.) Records of Application T Have all applications of soil and foliar fertilizers, both organic and inorganic, been recorded including field, orchard or greenhouse reference? Have all application dates of soil and foliar fertilizers, both organic and inorganic, been recorded? Have all applications of soil and foliar fertilizers, both organic and inorganic, been recorded including applied fertilizer types? Have all applied quantities of soil and foliar fertilizers, both organic and inorganic, been recorded? Have all applications of soil and foliar fertilizers, both organic and inorganic, been recorded including the method of application? Have all applications of soil and foliar fertilizers, both organic and inorganic, been recorded including the operator details? Records are kept of all fertilizer applications, detailing the geographical area, the name or reference of the field, orchard or greenhouse where the registered product crop is located. No N/A. Detailed in the records of all fertilizer applications are the exact dates (day/month/year) of the application. No N/A. Detailed in the records of all fertilizer applications are the trade name, type of fertilizer (e.g. N, P. K) or concentrations (e.g ). No N/A. Detailed in the records of all fertilizer application is the amount of product to be applied in weight or volume. No N/A. Detailed in the records of all fertilizer applications are the application machinery type used and the method (e.g. via the irrigation or mechanical distribution). No N/A. Detailed in the records of all fertilizer applications is the name of the operator who has applied the fertilizer. No N/A.

19 Page: 19 of Application Machinery T Is fertilizer application machinery kept in good condition? There are maintenance records (date and type of maintenance) or invoices of spare parts of both the organic and inorganic fertilizer application machinery available on request Is inorganic fertilizer application machinery verified annually to ensure accurate fertilizer delivery? Daily calibration verification is allowed. There must, as a minimum, be documented records stating that the verification of calibration has been carried out by a specialised company, supplier of fertilization equipment or by the technically responsible person within the last 12 months. Verification of calibration covers the quantity per time and per area Fertiliser Storage T3 Is there an inorganic fertilizer stock inventory up to date and available on A stock inventory which indicates the contents of the store (type and the farm? amount) is available and it is updated at least every 3 months. The minimum requirement is an air space separated from crop protection Are inorganic fertilizers stored separately from crop protection products? products storage facilities, to prevent cross contamination between fertilizers and crop protection products Are inorganic fertilizers stored in a covered area? Are inorganic fertilizers stored in a clean area? Are inorganic fertilizers stored in a dry area? Are inorganic fertilizers stored in an appropriate manner, which reduces the risk of contamination of water courses? Are inorganic and organic fertilizers stored separate from produce and plant propagation material? The covered area is suitable to protect all inorganic fertilizers, i.e. powders, granules or liquids, from atmospheric influences like sunlight, frost and rain. Inorganic fertilizers, i.e. powders, granules or liquids, are stored in an area that is free from waste, does not constitute a breeding place for rodents, and where spillage and leakage is cleared away. The storage area for all inorganic fertilizers, i.e. powders, granules or liquids, is well ventilated and free from rainwater or heavy condensation. All inorganic fertilizers, i.e. powders, granules or liquids are stored in a manner which poses minimum risk of contamination to water sources, i.e. liquid fertilizer stores must be bunded (according to national and local legislation, or capacity to 110% of the biggest container if there is no applicable legislation), and consideration has been given to the proximity to water courses and flood risks, etc. Fertilizers are not stored with produce and plant propagation material.

20 Page: 20 of All inorganic and organic fertilizers are stored in a manner which poses minimum risk of contamination to water sources and groundwater. They must be stored: a. On level ground, free from protruding stones b. At least 25 metres away from water courses Are inorganic and organic fertilizers stored in an appropriate manner, which c. At least 50 metres away from sensitive areas, such as boreholes, wells, reduces the risk of contamination of the environment? springs, soakaways, quarries, etc. 2. Inaccessible by members of the public, children and livestock. 3. In secure storage to minimise risk of interference and vandalism. 4. In an area where there is easy access for delivery and emergency vehicles Organic Fertiliser T Is human sewage sludge not used on the farm? No human sewage sludge is used on the farm. No N/A Has a risk assessment been carried out for organic fertilizer which considers its source and characteristics, before application? Documentary evidence is available to demonstrate that the following potential risks have been considered: disease transmission, weed seed content, method of composting etc. Has account been taken of the nutrient contribution of organic fertilizer An analysis is carried out, which takes into account the contents of N P K applications? nutrients in organic fertilizer applied IRRIGATION/FERTIGATION T Quality of Irrigation Water T Is or has untreated sewage water not been used for irrigation/fertigation? Has an annual risk assessment for irrigation/fertigation water pollution been completed? Are records of irrigation water usage maintained? Untreated sewage water is not used for irrigation/fertigation. Where treated sewage water is used, water quality complies with the WHO published Guidelines for the Safe Use of Wastewater and Excreta in Agriculture and Aquaculture No N/A. The risk assessment must consider potential microbial, chemical or physical pollution of all sources of irrigation/fertigation water. Records are kept which indicate the date and volume per water meter or per irrigation unit. If the farmer works with irrigation programmes, the calculated and actual irrigated water should be written down in the records.

21 Page: 21 of CROP PROTECTION T Basic Elements of Crop Protection T Has the protection of crops against pests, diseases and weeds been achieved with the appropriate minimum crop protection product input? Do farmers apply recognised IPM techniques? Have anti-resistance recommendations been followed to maintain the effectiveness of available crop protection products? All crop protection product inputs are documented and include written justifications, target and intervention thresholds. No N/A. Evidence is available to prove implementation of IPM techniques, where technically feasible. When the level of a pest, disease or weed requires repeated controls in the crops, there is evidence that anti-resistance recommendations are followed if specified by the product label Choice of Chemicals T3 All the crop protection products applied to the crop are suitable and can be Is the crop protection product applied appropriate for the target as justified (according to label recommendations or official registration body recommended on the product label? publication) for the pest, disease, weed or target of the crop protection product intervention. No N/A All the crop protection products applied are officially registered or permitted Do farmers only use crop protection products that are registered in the by the appropriate governmental organisation in the country of application. country of use for the target crop where such official registration scheme Where no official registration scheme exists, refer to the EUREPGAP exists? guideline on this subject and FAO International Code of Conduct on the Distribution and Use of Pesticides. No N/A. Is a current list kept of Crop Protection Products that are used and approved for use on crops being grown? Does this list take account of any changes in local and national crop protection product legislation? An up to date documented annual list is available of the commercial brand names of crop protection products (including their active ingredient composition, or beneficial organisms) that are used on crops being, or which have been, grown on the farm under EUREPGAP within the last 12 months. No N/A. The up to date documented list of all commercial brands of crop protection products that are used and officially registered for use on crops being currently grown on farm or which have been grown under EUREPGAP within the last 12 months has been updated according to all the applicable latest changes in crop protection product legislation re crop approvals, harvest intervals, etc. No N/A.

22 Page: 22 of Are chemicals, banned in the European Union, not used on crops destined for sale in the European Union? The documented crop protection product application records confirm that no crop protection product has been used within the last 12 months on the crops grown under EUREPGAP destined for sale within the E.U., having been prohibited by the E.U. (i.e. EC Prohibition Directive List - 79/117/EC and amendments) If the choice of crop protection products is made by advisers, can they demonstrate competence? Where the crop protection product records show that the technically responsible person making the choice of the crop protection products is a qualified adviser, technical competence can be demonstrated via official qualifications or specific training course attendance certificate If the choice of crop protection products is made by the farmer, can competence and knowledge be demonstrated? Where the crop protection product records show that the technically responsible person making the choice of crop protection products is the farmer, technical competence can be demonstrated via technical documentation, i.e. product technical literature, specific training course attendance, etc. There is documented evidence that shows that the correct application rate Is the correct application rate of the crop protection product for the crop to of the crop protection product for the crop to be treated has followed label be treated accurately calculated, prepared and recorded, following label instructions and has been accurately calculated, prepared and recorded. instructions? No N/A Records of Application T Have all the crop protection product applications been recorded including All crop protection product application records specify the name, and the crop name and variety? variety of crop treated. No N/A All crop protection product application records specify the geographical Have all the crop protection product applications been recorded including area, the name or reference of the farm, and the field, orchard or the application location? greenhouse where the crop is located. No N/A Have all the crop protection product applications been recorded including application date? Have all the crop protection product applications been recorded including the product trade name and active ingredient(s)? Has the operator been identified for crop protection product applications? Have all the crop protection product applications been recorded including justification for application? Have all the crop protection product applications been recorded including the technical authorisation for application? All crop protection product application records specify the exact dates (day/month/year) of the application. No N/A. All crop protection product application records specify the trade name and active ingredient(s) or beneficial insect. No N/A. The operator applying crop protection products has been identified in the records. No N/A. The common name of the pest(s), disease(s) or weed(s) treated is documented in all crop protection product application records. No N/A. The technically responsible person making the crop protection product recommendation has been identified in the records. No N/A.

23 Page: 23 of Have all the crop protection product applications been recorded including appropriate information to identify the product quantity applied? All crop protection product application records specify the total amount of product to be applied in weight or volume, or the total quantity of water (or other carrier medium), and dosage in g/l or internationally recognised measures for the crop protection product. No N/A Have all the crop protection product applications been recorded including the application machinery used? The application machinery type, for all the crop protection products applied (if there are various units, these are identified individually), and the method used (i.e. knapsack, high volume, U.L.V., via the irrigation system, dusting, fogger, aerial, or another method), are detailed in all crop protection product application records. No N/A. Have all the crop protection product applications been recorded including The pre-harvest interval has been recorded for all crop protection product the pre-harvest interval? applications. No N/A Pre-Harvest Interval T Have the registered pre-harvest intervals been observed? The farmer can demonstrate that all pre-harvest intervals have been observed for crop protection products applied to the crops, through the use of clear documented procedures such as crop protection product application records and crop harvest dates from treated locations. Specifically in continuous harvesting situations, there are systems in place in the field, orchard or greenhouse, e.g. warning signs etc., to ensure fail safe compliance Application Equipment T Is application equipment kept in good condition? The crop protection product application machinery is kept in a good state of repair with documented evidence of up to date maintenance sheets for all repairs, oil changes, etc. undertaken. No N/A Is the application equipment verified annually? The crop protection product application machinery has been verified for correct operation within the last 12 months and this is certified or documented either by participation in an official scheme or by having been carried out by a person who can demonstrate their competence. No N/A When mixing crop protection products, are the correct handling and filling procedures, followed as stated on the label? Facilities, including appropriate measuring equipment, must be adequate for mixing crop protection products, so that the correct handling and filling procedures, as stated on the label, can be followed. No N/A.