HARMONIZED FOOD SAFETY STANDARD: PART 1: FIELD OPERATIONS AND HARVESTING (Version 3)

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1 HARMONIZED FOOD SAFETY STANDARD: PART 1: FIELD OPERATIONS AND HARVESTING (Version 3) Section 1.0 General s USDA HGAP Checklist s Section Management Responsibility Food Safety Written Policy Food Safety Management Contact Form Food Safety Violation SOP; Log 1.2 Food Safety Plan Maps, Diagrams, and Lists of Operation Locations and Products Covered Food Safety Plan Annual Review Checklist Log 1.3 Documentation and Recordkeeping Yearly Labeled Binders with Previous Years' Supporting Documents and Logs 1.4 Worker Education and Training Employee Food Safety Training Log, Certificates, and Handouts Food Safety Manager Training Log, Certificates, and Handouts Contracted Personnel Food Safety Training Log, Certificates, and Handouts 1.5 Sampling and Testing List of Common Contaminants & Certified Labs Lab Sampling Protocol Documents from Respective Labs Testing and Corrective Actions Log; Lab Results Comprehensive Testing Procedures and Corrective Actions SOP 1.6 Traceability 1.6 Traceability SOP Traceability List with Supporting Documents Trace Exercise Log with Supporting Documents 1.7 Recall Program 1.7 Recall SOP Recall Log with Supporting Documents Table of Contents Page 1 of 4

2 1.8 Corrective Actions Corrective Actions List 1.9 Self -Audits Self-Audit Log Section 2.0 Field Production USDA HGAP Checklist s Section Field History and Assessment 2.1 Field History and Risk Assessment SOP; Assessment with Preventive Controls Log 2.2 Worker Health/Hygiene and Toilet/Handwashing Facilities 2.2 Comprehensive Worker Health and Hygiene and Restroom SOP Visitor Log with Posted List of Practices OSHA Toilet Facilities Document Toilet and Wash Station Cleaning Log Potable Drinking Water Source Documentation Illness and Injury Log 2.3 Agricultural Chemicals/Plant Protection Products Pesticide Log; Agricultural Chemical Labels and SDSs; Chemical Use Training Log Agricultural Chemical Use for Export SOP Applicator License, Certificate, or Proof of Training Water System Risk Assessment Log ( ) Agricultural Chemical Disposal & Cleaning of Application Equipment SOP 2.4 Water Used in Growing Activities Water System Map/Drawing with Description Water System Risk Assessment Log Water Management Plan SOP Water Testing & Monitoring Log; Water Analyses List of Approved Water Treatments with Supporting References List of Approved Postharvest Handling Practices with Supporting References Alternative Approach Supporting References Table of Contents Page 2 of 4

3 2.5 Animal Control Animal Control Risk Assessment Log Animal Monitoring & Mitigation Measures Log 2.6 Soil Amendments 2.6.1a Soil Amendment Risk Assessment Log 2.6.1b Soil Amendment Application Log 2.6.1c Soil Amendment Storage Log Raw or Incompletely Treated Manure Composition Method Log; Supporting References 2.7 Vehicles, Equipment, Tools and Utensils 2.7 Addressing Biological, Chemical, and Physical Hazards for Vehicle, Equipment, Tools, and Utensils SOP Vehicle, Equipment, Tools, and Utensils List & Condition Log Section 3.0 Harvesting USDA HGAP Checklist s Section Pre-Harvest Assessment 3.1 Pre-harvest Risk Assessment SOP; Log 3.2 Water/Ice Used in the Harvesting and Postharvest Operations 3.2 Harvest and Post-Harvest Water/Ice SOP Microbial Quality Testing Log with Supporting Documents Re-circulated Water Treatment Log Water-Delivery System Condition and Maintenance Log Wash Water Temperature Monitoring Log 3.3 Containers, Bins and Packaging Materials 3.3 Containers, Bins, and Packaging Materials SOP 3.4 Field Packaging and Handling 3.4 Field Packaging and Handling SOP Packaging Materials Supporting Docs 3.5 Postharvest Handling and Storage 3.5 Postharvest Handling and Storage SOP Postharvest Container & Materials Cleaning and Inspection Log Table of Contents Page 3 of 4

4 Section 4.0 Transportataion (Field to Storage to Packinghouse) USDA HGAP Checklist s Section Equipment Sanitation and Maintenance 4.1 Equipment Cleaning, Sanitation, and Maintenance SOP; Checklist Log Section 5.0 Waste Management USDA HGAP Checklist s Section Waste Management 5.1 Waste Management Plan SOP; Waste Management Checklist Log Table of Contents Page 4 of 4

5 HARMONIZED FOOD SAFETY STANDARD: PART 1: FIELD OPERATIONS AND HARVESTING (Version 3) 1.0 GENERAL QUESTIONS 1.1 Management Responsibility A food safety policy shall be in place Food Safety Written Policy Management has designated individual(s) with roles, responsibilities, and resources for food safety functions Food Safety Management Contact Form Food Safety Plan There is a disciplinary policy for food safety violations. There shall be a written food safety plan that covers the operation Food Safety Violation SOP; Food Safety Violation Log Maps, Diagrams, and Lists of Operation Locations and Products Covered The food safety plan shall be reviewed at least annually Food Safety Plan Annual Review Checklist Log 1.0 General s Page 1 of 4

6 1.3 Documentation and Recordkeeping Documentation shall be kept that demonstrates the food safety plan is being followed. Farm Plan of Action Manual Documentation shall be readily available for inspection Documentation shall be retained for a minimum period of two years, or as required by prevailing regulation Yearly Labeled Binders with Previous Years' Supporting Documents and Logs 1.4 Worker Education and Training All personnel shall receive food safety training Employee Food Safety Training Log, Certificates, and Handouts Personnel with food safety responsibilities shall receive training sufficient to their responsibilities Food Safety Manager Training Log, Certificates, and Handouts 1.0 General s Page 2 of 4

7 Contracted personnel are held to the relevant food safety standards as they would be as employees Contracted Personnel Food Safety Training Log, Certificates, and Handouts 1.5 Sampling and Testing Where laboratory analysis is required in the Food Safety Plan, testing shall be performed by a GLP laboratory using validated methods. Where microbiological analysis is required in the food safety plan, samples shall be in accordance with an established sampling procedure List of Common Contaminants & Certified Labs Lab Sampling Protocol Documents from Respective Labs Tests, their results and actions taken must be documented. All required testing shall include test procedures and actions to be taken based on the results Testing and Corrective Actions Log; Lab Results Comprehensive Testing Procedures and Corrective Actions SOP 1.6 Traceability A documented traceability program shall be established. A trace back and trace forward exercise shall be performed at least annually. 1.6 Traceability SOP; Traceability List with Supporting Documents Trace Exercise Log with Supporting Documents 1.0 General s Page 3 of 4

8 1.7 Recall Program A documented recall program, including written procedures, shall be established. 1.7 Recall SOP; Recall Log with Supporting Documents 1.8 Corrective Actions The operation shall have documented corrective action procedures. 1.9 Self Audits The operation shall have documented self-audit procedures Corrective Actions List Self-Audit Log 1.0 General s Page 4 of 4

9 HARMONIZED FOOD SAFETY STANDARD: PART 1: FIELD OPERATIONS AND HARVESTING (Version 3) 2.0 FIELD PRODUCTION 2.1 Field History and Assessment The food safety plan shall, initially and at least annually thereafter, evaluate and document the risks associated with land use history and adjacent land use, including equipment and structures. For indoor growing and field storage buildings, building shall be constructed and maintained in a manner that prevents contaminaton of produce. Sewage or septic systems are maintained so as not to be a source of contamination 2.1 Field History and Risk Assessment SOP; 2.1 Assessment with Preventive Controls Log 2.1 Field History and Risk Assessment SOP; 2.1 Assessment with Preventive Controls Log 2.1 Field History and Risk Assessment SOP; 2.1 Assessment with Preventive Controls Log 2.2 Worker Health/Hygiene and Toilet/Handwashing Facilities Operation shall have a policy for toilet, hygiene, and health. 2.2 Comprehensive Worker Health and Hygiene and Restroom SOP Employees and visitors shall be made aware of and follow all personal hygiene practices as designated by the operation Visitor Log with Posted List of Practices; Employee Training Log 2.0 Field Production Page 1 of 9

10 Toilet facilities shall be designed, constructed, and located in a manner that minimizes the potential risk for product contamination and are directly accessible for servicing. Toilet facilities shall be of adequate number, easily accessible to employees and visitors and in compliance with applicable regulation OSHA Toilet Facilities Document Toilet and wash stations shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition Toilet and Wash Station Cleaning Log Personnel shall wash their hands at any time when their hands may be a source of contamination Signage requiring handwashing is posted Clothing, including footware, shall be effectively maintained and worn so as to protect product from risk of contamination If gloves are used, the operation shall have a glove use policy 2.0 Field Production Page 2 of 9

11 Protective clothing, when required, shall be maintained, stored, laundered and worn so as to protect product from risk of contamination. When appropriate, racks and/or storage containers or designated storage area for protective clothing and tools used by employees shall be provided. The wearing of jewelry, body piercings and other loose objects (e.g. false nails) shall be in compliance to company policy and applicable regulation. The use of hair coverings shall be in compliance to company policy and applicable regulation. Employees' personal belongings shall be stored in designated areas. Smoking, chewing, eating, drinking (other than water), urinating, defecating or spitting is not permitted in any growing areas. Operation shall have a written policy that break areas are located so as not to be a source of product contamination. 2.0 Field Production Page 3 of 9

12 Drinking water shall be available to all field employees. Workers and field personnel who show signs of illness shall be restricted from direct contact with produce or food-contact surfaces. Personnel with exposed cuts, sores, or lesions shall not be engaged in handling product. ; Potable Drinking Water Source Documentation ; Illness and Injury Log ; Illness and Injury Log Operation shall have a blood and bodily fluids policy First Aid Kits shall be accessible to all personnel. 2.3 Agricultural Chemicals/ Plant Protection Products Use of agricultural chemicals shall comply with label directions and prevailing regulation Pesticide Log; Agricultural Chemical Labels and SDSs; Chemical Use Training Log If product is intended for export, agricultural chemical use shall consider requirements in the intended country of destination Agricultural Chemical Use for Export SOP 2.0 Field Production Page 4 of 9

13 2.3.3 Agricultural chemicals shall be applied by trained, licensed or certified application personnel, as required by prevailing regulation Applicator License, Certificate, or Proof of Training Water used with agricultural chemicals shall not be a source of product or field contamination Water System Risk Assessment Log Agricultural chemical disposal shall not be a source of product or field contamination Agricultural Chemical Disposal & Cleaning of Application Equipment SOP 2.4 Water Used in Growing Activities Water System Description A water system description shall be available for review Water System Map/Drawing with Description The water source shall be in compliance with prevailing regulations Water System Risk Assessment Log Water systems shall not be crossconnected with human or animal waste systems ; Log 2.0 Field Production Page 5 of 9

14 2.4.2 Water System Risk Assessment An initial risk assessment shall be performed and documented that takes into consideration the historical testing results of the water source, the characteristics of the crop, the stage of the crop, and the method of application Water System Risk Assessment Log Water Management Plan There shall be a water management plan to mitigate risks associated with the water system on an ongoing basis. Water testing shall be part of the water management plan, as directed by the water risk assessment and current industry standards or prevailing regulations for the commodities being grown. The testing program shall be implemented consistent with the water management plan. If water is treated to meet microbiological criteria, the treatment is approved and effective for its intended use, and is appropriately monitored Water Management Plan SOP SOP Water Testing & Monitoring Log; Water Analyses Log; List of Approved Water Treatments with Supporting References 2.0 Field Production Page 6 of 9

15 If post-harvest handling is used to achieve microbial criteria, Operation has documentation supporting its use List of Approved Postharvest Handling Practices with Supporting References If Operation uses an alternative approach to regulatory microbiological testing, Operation has scientific data or information to support the alternative Alternative Approach Supporting References 2.5 Animal Control The operation has a written risk assessment on animal activity in and around the production area Animal Control Risk Assessment Log The operation routinely monitors for animal activity in and around the growing area during the growing season Animal Monitoring & Mitigation Measures Log Based on the risk assessment, there shall be measures to prevent or minimize the potential for contamination from animals, including domesticated animals used in farming operations Animal Monitoring & Mitigation Measures Log 2.0 Field Production Page 7 of 9

16 2.6 Soil Amendments The food safety plan shall address soil amendment risk, preparation, use, and storage a Soil Amendment Risk Assessment Log; 2.6.1b Soil Amendment Application Log; 2.6.1c Soil Amendment Storage Log If a soil amendment containing raw or incompletely treated manure is used, it shall be used in a manner so as not to serve as a source of contamination of produce Raw or Incompletely Treated Manure Composition Method Log; Supporting References 2.7 Vehicles, Equipment, Tools and Utensils Equipment, vehicles, tools utensils and other items or materials used in farming operations that may contact produce are identified Vehicle, Equipment, Tools, and Utensils List & Condition Log Equipment, vehicles, tools and utensils used in farming operations which come into contact with product are in good repair, and are not a source of contamination of produce. 2.7 Addressing Biological, Chemical, and Physical Hazards for Vehicle, Equipment, Tools, and Utensils SOP Vehicles, equipment, tools and utensils shall be controlled so as not to be a source of chemical hazards. 2.7 SOP 2.0 Field Production Page 8 of 9

17 2.7.4 Vehicles, equipment, tools and utensils shall be controlled so as not to be a source of physical hazards. 2.7 SOP Cleaning and sanitizing procedures do not pose a risk of product contamination. 2.7 SOP Water tanks are cleaned at a sufficient frequency so as not to be a source of contamination. 2.7 SOP 2.0 Field Production Page 9 of 9

18 HARMONIZED FOOD SAFETY STANDARD: PART 1: FIELD OPERATIONS AND HARVESTING (Version 3) 3.0 HARVESTING 3.1 Preharvest Assessment A preharvest risk assessment shall be performed. 3.1 Pre-harvest Risk Assessment SOP; 3.1 Log 3.2 Water/ Ice Used in the Harvesting and Postharvest Operations Operation has procedures for water used in contact with product or food contact surfaces. 3.2 Harvest and Post-Harvest Water/Ice SOP Water use SOPs address the microbial quality of water or ice that directly contacts the harvested crop or is used on foodcontact surfaces. 3.2 SOP; Microbial Quality Testing Log with Supporting Documents Water use SOPs address treatment of re-circulated water, if used. 3.2 SOP; Re-circulated Water Treatment Log Water use SOPs address condition and maintenance of waterdelivery system. 3.2 SOP; Water- Delivery System Condition and Maintenance Log If applicable to the specific commodity, water use SOPs address control of wash water temperature. 3.2 SOP; Wash Water Temperature Monitoring Log 3.0 Harvesting Page 1 of 3

19 3.3 Containers, Bins and Packaging Materials Operation has written policy regarding storage of harvesting containers. Operation has written policy regarding inspection of food contact containers prior to use. Operation has written policy regarding acceptable harvesting containers. Operation has written policy prohibiting use of harvest containers for non-harvest purposes. 3.4 Field Packaging and Handling Operation shall have a written policy that visiby contaminated, damaged, or decayed produce is not harvested, or is culled. 3.3 Containers, Bins, and Packaging Materials SOP 3.3 SOP 3.3 SOP 3.3 SOP 3.4 Field Packaging and Handling SOP Product that contacts the ground shall not be harvested unless the product normally grows in contact with the ground. Harvest procedures shall include measures to inspect for and remove physical hazards. 3.4 SOP 3.4 SOP 3.0 Harvesting Page 2 of 3

20 Cloths, towels, or other cleaning materials that pose a risk of crosscontamination shall not be used to wipe produce. Packaging materials shall be appropriate for their intended use. Packaging shall be stored in a manner that prevents contamination. Operation has written policy regarding whether packing materials are permitted in direct contact with the soil. 3.4 SOP 3.4 SOP; Packaging Materials Supporting Documents 3.4 SOP 3.4 SOP 3.5 Postharvest Handling and Storage Harvested produce is handled in a manner such that it is not likely to become contaminated. 3.5 Postharvest Handling and Storage SOP Materials that come in contact with the produce shall be clean and in good repair. 3.5 SOP; Postharvest Container & Materials Cleaning and Inspection Log Harvested produce shall be stored separately from chemicals which may pose a food safety hazard. 3.5 SOP 3.0 Harvesting Page 3 of 3

21 HARMONIZED FOOD SAFETY STANDARD: PART 1: FIELD OPERATIONS AND HARVESTING (Version 3) 4.0 TRANSPORTATION (Field to Storage or Packinghouse) 4.1 Equipment Sanitation and Maintenance The operation shall have a policy, written procedures, and a checklist to verify cleanliness and functionality of shipping units (e.g., trailer). 4.1 Equipment Cleaning, Sanitation, and Maintenance SOP; 4.1 Checklist Log Loading/unloading procedures and equipment shall minimize damage to and prevent contamination of produce. 4.1 SOP; 4.1 Log 4.0 Transportation Page 1 of 1

22 HARMONIZED FOOD SAFETY STANDARD: PART 1: FIELD OPERATIONS AND HARVESTING (Version 3) 5.0 WASTE MANAGEMENT 5.1 Operation has implemented a waste management plan. 5.1 Waste Management Plan SOP; Waste Management Checklist Log 5.2 Trash shall not come in contact with produce. 5.1 SOP; 5.1 Log 5.0 Waste Management Page 1 of 1