Company Name:
Street:
Street:
Company Contact:
Phone Number:
E-Mail Address:
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AUDITOR INFORMATION
United States Department of Agriculture
Agricultural Marketing Service
Specialty Crops Program
Specialty Crops Inspection Division
Field Office:
Auditor Name(s):
Auditor Signature(s):
Commodities Covered by Audit:
Commodities Produced During
Audit:
Total Acres Covered by Audit: To
tal Square. Feet Covered by Audit
Description of Operation:
Harvest Company Name (if applicable):
Other Contractors:
Company uses USDA GAP&GHP Logo on packaging or marketing materials?
Is this company currently subject to the Produce Safety Rule (21 CFR Part 112)?
AUDIT INFORMATION
Date and Time
of Audit
Contact Title:
Fax Number:
Multiple sites covered by this audit? (If Yes, provide details in Additional Comments)
Mailing/Business Address
Federal
Same as above
Account Number:
City, State, Zip:
Audited Location Address
GPS (Optional):
City, State, Zip:
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AUDITEE INFORMATION
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
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Interviewed:
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Distribute Audit
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Azzule
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Reviewing Official Name:
*Supplying names of retail and food service buyers is not mandatory, however it is useful to know in the event the
buyer requires USDA-AMS to send a copy of the audit report directly. No audit results are sent to a 3rd party
without the written consent of the auditee.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
Tomato Audit Protocol Greenhouse……………….………..……...…………….…………………
Tomato Audit Protocol Packing and Distribution ….……………...……….………………………
OTHER INFORMATION
Post-Harvest Operations……….…………………………………………………………...…………
Logo Use ………………………………………………….……………...……………………………
Tomato Audit Protocol Open-field Production and Harvesting…...............................................
Tomato Audit Protocol Packinghouse ……………………………….……………..………………
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Field Operations and Harvesting……………………………………………………….…….………
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Auditor Comments: The auditor shall document the findings associated with any question answered
"CAN" or "IAR" in the auditor comment section of the checklist. Auditors may also document
observations associated with any question on the checklist whether or not the question is a non-conformity
if the explanation clarifies why a question was answered compliant. The auditor shall write a comment for
each question answered "N/A" addressing why the question was answered "N/A".
Tallying the Audit: Once the auditor finishes the audit, the score sheet shall be filled out by recording the
number of C, CAN, IAR, and N/A's for each section of the audit. The question number of any question
answered as CAN or IAR for each section shall be noted in the last column of the score sheet.
Corrective Action Reports: The auditor shall fill out a Corrective Action Report for each question that
has been answered "CAN" or "IAR".
AUDITOR COMPLETION INSTRUCTIONS
All questions on the USDA Harmonized GAP and GAP Plus+ Standards - USDA Checklist shall be
assessed according to the Verification Instructions outlined in the Harmonized GAP and GAP Plus+ Food
Safety Standard. Auditors shall have a copy of the Standard with them when performing audits to verify
questions are assessed appropriately. All questions shall be assessed using one of the following:
Compliant (C) - The operation meets the requirements of the Harmonized GAP and
GAP Plus+ Food Safety Standard.
Corrective Action Needed (CAN) - The operation does not meet the requirement(s)
of the Harmonized GAP and GAP Plus+ Food Safety Standard, however the non-
conformance is not considered to be an immediate food safety risk.
Immediate Action Required (IAR) - The operation does not meet the requirement(s)
of the Harmonized GAP and GAP Plus+ Food Safety Standard and the non-
conformance is considered an imminent food safety risk. An imminent food safety risk
is present when produce is grown, processed, packed or held under conditions that
promote or cause the produce to become contaminated. Observation of employee
practices (personal or hygienic) that jeopardize, or may jeopardize, the safety of the
produce are considered an "IAR". The presence or evidence of rodents and an
excessive amount of insects or pests are also considered an "IAR".
Not Applicable (N/A) - The question is not applicable to the operation.
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The acceptance criteria to meet USDA-AMS requirements are outlined on the USDA Acceptance Criteria
page, however be aware that depending on who the client(s) requiring the audit are, their specific
acceptance criteria may vary from the USDA-AMS criteria.
It is intended that the scopes of the audit selected are completed in their entirety and the audit not restricted
to one specific section. However, at the auditee's request, the audit may be split to accommodate
scheduling; however, if this is done, the audit is not complete and no certificate or web posting will be
issued until the audit is finalized.
To schedule an audit, please go to the USDA-AMS website at www.ams.usda.gov/gapghp and review the
"How to Request a GAP & GHP Audit". For auditees without internet access, please contact your local
Federal or Federal-State Specialty Crops Inspection office, or the Audit Services Branch at 202-720-5021.
Auditee Information
Auditees should download the complete USDA Harmonized GAP and GAP Plus+ Standards which
provides more complete & detailed information regarding the specific questions covered by this audit
checklist. The complete Standard is available on the USDA website at www.ams.usda.gov/gapghp.
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If an operation does not meet the acceptance criteria as outlined above, a corrective action
report form will be issued for each nonconformance noted on the audit. The operation has the
opportunity to take measures to address the issue and schedule a new audit in order to show
compliance to the acceptance criteria.
If the auditee has been audited against the USDA GAP Plus+ Standard or the
Harmonized GAP and GAP Plus+ Food Safety Standard previously, the auditee
must have addressed all associated CANs or IARs, following their established
corrective action procedure.
Operation must have performed all risk assessments, designated with an "A" in the
DOC column, in the USDA Harmonized GAP and GAP Plus+ Standards.
In each major section (G, F, and P) of the audit, at least 80% of the questions not
answered as "N/A" must be answered as compliant.
If an operation meets the acceptance criteria as outlined above, the operation will receive a
certificate stating its conformance to the USDA Harmonized GAP and GAP Plus+ Standards as
well as being posted to the USDA website. Corrective action reports will still be supplied to
the auditee for all nonconformances.
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No questions are assessed as an "IAR", Immediate Action Required.
Falsification of records is considered an "IAR".
Any question marked with a ● in the MAN column must be assessed as
"compliant".
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Section Questions
Total # in
Section
# of
C
# of
CAN
# of
IAR
# of
NA
Question # of any CAN or IAR
G
General Questions
72 0 0 0 14
G-1
Management Responsibility
5 0 0 0 2
G-2
Food Safety Plan or Risk Assessment
5 0 0 0 1
G-3
Documentation & Recordkeeping
4 0 0 0 1
G-4
Worker Education & Training
3 0 0 0 0
G-5
Sampling & Testing
3 0 0 0 0
G-6
Traceability
5 0 0 0 3
G-7
Recall Program
3 0 0 0 0
G-8
Corrective Actions and Food Safety
Incidents
4 0 0 0 2
G-9
Self-Audits
1 0 0 0 0
G-10
Worker Health/Hygiene and
Toilet/Handwashing Facilities
22 0 0 0 0
G-11
Agricultural and Cleaning Chemicals
9 0 0 0 1
G-12
Waste Management
2 0 0 0 0
G-13
Food Defense
4 0 0 0 2
G-14
Food Fraud
2 0 0 0 2
F
Field Operations and Harvesting
54 0 0 0 0
F-1
Field History & Assessment
5 0 0 0 0
F-2
Agricultural Chemicals/Plant Protection
Products
3 0 0 0 0
F-3
Water System Description
1 0 0 0 0
F-4
Water System Risk Assessment
6 0 0 0 0
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Section Questions
Total # in
Section
# of
C
# of
CAN
# of
IAR
# of
NA
Question # of any CAN or IAR
Audit Summary
Name of Auditee:
Date of audit:
F-5
Water Management Plan
3 0 0 0 0
F-6
Animal Control
3 0 0 0 0
F-7
Soil Amendments
9 0 0 0 0
F-8
Vehicles, Equipment, Tools and Utensils
1 0 0 0 0
F-9
Preharvest Assessment
6 0 0 0 0
F-10
Water/Ice Used in the Harvesting and
Postharvest Operations
4 0 0 0 0
F-11
Containers, Bins and Packaging Materials
8 0 0 0 0
F-12
Field Packaging and Handling
3 0 0 0 0
F-13
Post-harvest Handling and Storage (Field
Prior to Storage or Packinghouse)
2 0 0 0 0
P Post-Harvest Operations 65 0 0 0 0
P-1
Produce Sourcing
1 0 0 0 0
P-2
Agricultural Chemicals
7 0 0 0 0
P-3
Facility
3 0 0 0 0
P-4
Pest and Animal Control
7 0 0 0 0
P-5
Equipment, Tools and Utensils
13 0 0 0 0
P-6
Maintenance and Sanitation
9 0 0 0 0
P-7
Post-Harvest Water/Ice
9 0 0 0 0
P-8
Containers, Bins and Packaging
10 0 0 0 0
P-9
Storage
6 0 0 0 0
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Total # in
Section
# of
C
# of
CAN
# of
IAR
# of
NA
Question # of any CAN or IAR
Audit Summary
Name of Auditee:
Date of audit:
L Logo Use 10 0 0 0 0
L-1
Food Safety Plan or Quality Manual
2 0 0 0 0
L-2
Traceability and Recall Programs
1 0 0 0 0
L-3
Approved Suppliers
3 0 0 0 0
L-4
GAP & GHP Logo Approved Use
4 0 0 0 0
T Tomato Audit Protocol 17 0 0 0 0
TOF
Open-Field Production & Havesting
17 0 0 0 0
T Tomato Audit Protocol 24 0 0 0 0
TPH
Packinghouse
24 0 0 0 0
T
Tomato Audit Protocol
25 0 0 0 0
TGH
Greenhouse
25 0 0 0 0
T
Tomato Audit Protocol
27 0 0 0 0
TPD
Repacking and Distribution
27 0 0 0 0
C, Compliant with requirement; CAN, Corrective action needed to address nonconformance; IAR, Immediate action required because of
imminent food safety risk; N/A, not applicable or not needed.
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Requirement
DOC MAN C CAN IAR NA Auditor Comments
General Questions
G-1 Management Responsibility
G-1.1
A food safety policy shall be
in place.
WP ●
G-1.1.a
The food safety policy shall
include measurable
objectives for meeting the
safety needs of products.
WP
✓
Harmonized GAP Plus+ questions are not applicable to
this audit.
G-1.2
Management has designated
individual(s) on-site and
remote, including a list of
alternatives authorized to act
in absence of designated
individuals, with roles,
responsibilities, and
resources for food safety
functions.
WP ●
G-1.2.a
The food safety plan outlines
an organizational structure
for at least those staff whose
activities affect food safety.
WP
✓
Harmonized GAP Plus+ questions are not applicable to
this audit.
G-1.3
There is a corrective action
policy for food safety
violations resulting from
employees and workers.
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G-2 Food Safety Plan or Risk Assessment
G-2.1
There shall be a written Food
Safety Plan. The plan shall
cover the Operation. The
Operation and products
covered shall be defined.
WP ●
G-2.2
The food safety plan shall be
reviewed at least annually
and when changes that affect
the operation occur.
R
G-2.3
Operation has an approved
supplier program for all
incoming materials,
including packaging, soil
amendments, and alternative
growing media, soil-less
media, and substrates.
R ●
G-2.4
Operation has an approved
services program for all
services which may impact
the safety of the product.
R ●
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G-2.4.a
Approved supplier program
contains written procedures
for the evaluation, approval,
and continued monitoring of
suppliers and service
providers.
WP,
R
✓
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this audit.
G-3 Documentation and Recordkeeping
G-3.1
Documentation shall be kept
that demonstrates the food
safety plan is being followed.
R ●
G-3.2
Documentation shall be
readily available for
inspection.
●
G-3.3
Documentation shall be
retained for a minimum
period of two years, or as
required by prevailing
regulation.
R ●
G-3.3.a
Food safety plan
documentation and records
shall be securely stored and
effectively controlled.
✓
Harmonized GAP Plus+ questions are not applicable to
this audit.
G-4 Worker Education and Training
G-4.1
All employees and workers
shall receive food safety
training, appropriate to their
job responsibilities.
R ●
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G-4.2
Employees and workers with
supervisory food safety
responsibilities shall receive
training sufficient to their
responsibilities.
●
G-4.3
Contracted workers are held
to the relevant food safety
standards as they would be
as employees or workers.
R ●
G-5
Sampling and Testing
G-5.1
Where laboratory analysis is
required in the food safety
plan, testing shall be
performed by a GLP
laboratory or laboratory
participating in a proficiency
testing program using
scientifically valid methods.
R
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G-5.2
Where microbiological
analysis is required in the
food safety plan, samples
shall be collected in
accordance with an
established sampling
procedure and prevailing
regulations and records kept.
WP,
R
G-5.3
All microbiological testing
as directed by the food safety
plan shall include procedures
and actions to be taken based
on the results.
WP ●
G-6
Traceability
G-6.1
A documented traceability
program shall be established.
WP,
R
●
G-6.1.a
Packaging must include
product identification.
✓
Harmonized GAP Plus+ questions are not applicable to
this audit.
G-6.1.b
If product is intended for
export, product meets
labeling regulations of the
country(ies) the product is
being exported to.
✓
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this audit.
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G-6.1.c
If a post-harvest
operation supplies product to
a farm stand or Community
Supported Agriculture
(CSA), records tracing the
product from the
post-harvest operation to the
farm stand or CSA are
required.
R
✓
Harmonized GAP Plus+ questions are not applicable to
this audit.
G-6.2
A trace back and trace
forward exercise shall be
performed at least annually.
R
G-7
Recall Program
G-7.1
A documented recall
program, including written
procedures, shall be
established.
WP,
R
●
G-7.2
The recall program shall
have a designated recall
team.
R
G-7.3
A mock recall exercise shall
be performed at least
annually at the operation
being audited.
R
G-8 Corrective Actions and Food Safety Incidents
G-8.1
The operation shall have
documented corrective
action procedures.
WP,
R
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G-8.1.a
Corrective action procedures
shall include a procedure to
evaluate complaints.
WP
✓
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this audit.
G-8.1.b
Food safety incidents are
recorded and assessed to
determine severity and risk,
and are addressed according
to a documented food safety
incident management
procedure.
R
✓
Harmonized GAP Plus+ questions are not applicable to
this audit.
G-8.2
Non-conforming product on
hold for food safety is clearly
identified and segregated
from other products and
packaging materials.
WP
R
●
G-9
Self-Audits
G-9.1
The Operation shall have
documented self-audit
procedures.
R
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G-10
Worker Health/Hygiene and Toilet/Handwashing Facilities
G-10.1
Operation shall have a policy
for toilet, handwashing,
hygiene, and health.
WP ●
G-10.2
Employees, workers, and
visitors shall be made aware
of and follow all personal
hygiene practices as
designated by the operation.
●
G-10.3
Toilet facilities and
restrooms shall be designed,
constructed, and located in a
manner that minimizes the
potential risk for product
contamination and are
directly accessible for
servicing.
●
G-10.4
Toilet facilities shall be of
adequate number, easily
accessible to employees,
workers, and visitors and in
compliance with applicable
regulations.
●
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G-10.5
The practice of disposing of
used toilet tissue on the
floor, in trash receptacles, or
in boxes is prohibited except
in situations where waste
systems are not capable of
handling toilet paper.
●
G-10.6
Toilet and wash stations
shall be maintained in a
clean and sanitary condition.
R ●
G-10.7
A response plan is in place
for spills or leaks of field
sanitation units.
WP
G-10.8
Employees and workers shall
wash their hands at any time
when their hands may be a
source of contamination.
●
G-10.9
Signage requiring
handwashing is posted.
G-10.10
Clothing, including
footwear, shall be effectively
maintained, laundered, and
worn so as to protect product
from risk of contamination.
●
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G-10.11
If gloves are used, the
operation shall have a glove
use policy.
●
G-10.12
If protective outer garments
are worn in product handling
areas, they shall be handled
in a manner to protect
against contamination.
G-10.13
The wearing of jewelry, body
piercings and other loose
objects shall be in
compliance to company
policy and applicable
regulation.
G-10.14
The use of hair coverings
shall be in compliance to
company policy and
applicable regulation.
G-10.15
Employee’s and worker’s
personal belongings shall be
stored in designated areas.
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G-10.16
Smoking, chewing, eating,
drinking (other than water),
chewing gum, spitting,
urinating, defecating, and
using tobacco, shall be
prohibited except in clearly
designated areas.
●
G-10.17
Operation shall have a policy
that break areas are located
so as not to be a source of
product contamination.
G-10.18
Drinking water shall be
available to all field
employees and workers.
R
G-10.19
Workers and visitors who
show signs of illness shall be
excluded from direct contact
with produce or food-contact
surfaces and from entering
produce handling areas.
WP ●
G-10.20
Employees and workers with
exposed cuts, sores or
lesions shall not be engaged
in handling product.
●
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G-10.21
Operation shall have and
implement a blood and
bodily fluids policy.
WP ●
G-10.22
First aid kits shall be
accessible to all employees
and workers.
G-11 Agricultural and Cleaning Chemicals
G-11.1
Use of pesticides and other
agricultural chemicals shall
comply with label directions
and prevailing regulation.
R ●
G-11.2
Pre- and postharvest
agricultural chemical use,
shall consider the maximum
residue limit (MRL)
requirements in the country
of origin or intended country
of destination.
R
G-11.3
Agricultural chemicals shall
be applied by trained,
licensed, or certified
applicators as required by
prevailing regulation.
R
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G-11.4
Water used with agricultural
chemicals shall not be a
potential source of product
or field contamination.
R
G-11.5
Use of water treatment
agricultural chemicals shall
comply with label directions
and prevailing regulation.
R ●
G-11.6
Agricultural chemical
disposal shall not be a source
of product or field
contamination.
R
G-11.6.a
Agricultural chemicals
approved for use on the
crops being grown are stored
separately from agricultural
chemicals used for other
purposes.
R
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G-11.7
All cleaning agents shall be
appropriate for use on food
contact surfaces.
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G-11.8
Compressed air or other
gases that contact food or
food contact surfaces must
be maintained in a manner
that does not serve as a
potential source of product
contamination.
R
G-12
Waste Management
G-12.1
Operation has implemented a
waste management plan.
G-12.2
Trash shall not come in
contact with produce.
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G-13
Food Defense
G-13.1
Operation shall assess the
potential for unauthorized
access to growing and/or
packing areas and its impact
on food safety.
A ●
G-13.2
Operation shall develop an
emergency response plan.
WP,
R
G-13.2.a
Initially and at least annually
thereafter, the operation shall
evaluate and document the
risks associated with security
(food defense), including
unintentional security risks.
A ●
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G-13.2.b
There shall be a written food
defense plan to mitigate risks
identified in the food defense
risk assessment.
WP,
R
✓
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G-14
Food Fraud
G-14.1.a
The operation shall initially
and at least annually
thereafter, evaluate and
document the risks
associated with food fraud.
A ●
✓
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G-14.1.b
There shall be a written food
fraud plan to mitigate risks
identified in the food fraud
risk assessment.
WP,
R
✓
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this audit.
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F-1 Field History and Assessment
F-1.1
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.
A ●
F-1.1.a
Operation has performed and
documented a risk
assessment of each
production area prior to the
harvest of that location. The
risk assessment must include
potential cross contamination
between production sites.
A ●
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F-1.1.b
Operation has identified
control measures for all
significant hazards identified
during risk assessment.
WP ●
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F-1.2
For indoor growing and field
storage buildings, building
shall be constructed and
maintained in a manner that
prevents contamination of
produce.
●
F-1.3
Sewage or septic systems are
maintained so as not to be a
source of contamination.
●
F-2 Water System Description
F-2.1
A water system description
shall be available for review.
WP ●
F-2.2
The water source shall be in
compliance with prevailing
regulations.
F-2.3
Water systems shall not be
cross-connected with human
or animal waste systems.
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F-3 Water System Risk Assessment
F-3.1
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.
A ●
F-4 Water Management Plan
F-4.1
There shall be a water
management plan to mitigate
risks associated with the
water system on an ongoing
basis.
WP ●
F-4.2
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.
WP ●
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The testing program shall be
implemented consistent with
the water management plan.
R ●
F-4.4
If water is treated to meet
microbiological criteria, the
treatment is approved and
effective for its intended use,
and is appropriately
monitored.
R ●
F-4.5
If microbial die-off is used to
achieve the operation’s
microbial criteria, operation
has documentation
supporting its use.
R ●
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F-4.6
If operation uses an
alternative approach to
regulatory microbiological
testing compared to current
industry standards or
regulations, operation has
scientific data or information
to support the alternative as
providing the same level of
public health protection.
R ●
F-5
Animal Control
F-5.1
The operation has a written
risk assessment on animal
activity in and around the
production area.
A ●
F-5.2
The operation routinely
monitors for animal activity
in and around the growing
area during the growing
season.
R
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F-5.3
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.
WP,
R
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F-6 Soil Amendments and Alternative Growing Media/Substrate
F-6.1
The food safety plan shall
address risk, preparation,
use, and storage of animal-
based soil amendments or
biosolids.
A,
R
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F-6.2
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 as required by
current industry standard or
prevailing regulation.
R ●
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F-6.3
If an alternative growing
media, soil-less media, or
substrate not of animal-
origin is used (e.g., perlite,
peat, coconut fiber, rock
wool, clay pebbles), it is
appropriate for its intended
use and stored and handled
in a manner to minimize the
risk of contamination.
WP,
R
F-7 Vehicles, Equipment, Tools and Utensils
F-7.1
Equipment, vehicles, tools
utensils and other items or
materials used in farming
operations that may contact
produce are identified.
R
F-7.2
Equipment, vehicles, tools
and utensils used in farming
operations which come into
contact with product are in
good repair, fit for purpose,
and are not a source of
contamination of produce.
WP,
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F-7.2.a
All equipment and
instruments which have an
effect on food safety shall be
identified, adequately
maintained and calibrated at
a frequency sufficient to
assure continuous accuracy.
R ●
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F-7.2.b
Calibration of equipment is
traceable to a recognized
standard.
WP
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F-7.2.c
The cleaning and sanitation
program shall include
measures for monitoring to
verify effectiveness.
WP,
R
✓
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F-7.3
Vehicles, equipment, tools
and utensils shall be
controlled so as not to be a
source of chemical hazards.
WP
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F-7.4
Vehicles, equipment, tools
and utensils shall be
controlled so as not to be a
source of physical hazards.
R
F-7.5
Cleaning and sanitizing
procedures do not pose a risk
of product contamination.
F-7.6
Water tanks are cleaned at a
sufficient frequency so as not
to be a source of
contamination.
WP ●
Harvesting
F-8 Preharvest Risk Assessment
F-8.1
A preharvest risk assessment
shall be performed.
A ●
F-9 Water/Ice Used in the Harvesting and Post-Harvest Operations
F-9.1
Operation has procedures for
water used in contact with
product or food contact
surfaces.
WP,
R
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F-9.2
Water use SOPs address the
microbial quality of water or
ice that directly contacts the
harvested crop or is used on
food-contact surfaces.
R ●
F-9.3
If an antimicrobial process or
chemical treatment is used
for harvest or post-harvest
water, it shall be used in
accordance with
manufacturer instructions
and the operation’s written
SOP.
WP,
R
●
F-9.4
If water contacting product
or food contact surfaces is re-
used, it shall be treated using
a registered or approved
antimicrobial process or
chemical treatment.
●
F-9.5
Water use SOPs address
condition and maintenance
of water-delivery system.
R ●
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F-9.6
If applicable to the specific
commodity, water use SOPs
address control of wash
water temperature.
R
F-10 Containers, Bins and Packaging Materials
F-10.1
Operation has written policy
regarding storage of
harvesting containers.
WP
F-10.2
Operation has written policy
regarding inspection of food
contact containers prior to
use.
WP
F-10.3
Operation has written policy
regarding acceptable
harvesting containers.
WP
F-10.4
Operation has written policy
prohibiting use of harvest
containers for non-harvest
purposes.
WP ●
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F-11 Field Packaging and Handling
F-11.1
Operation shall have a
written policy that visibly
contaminated, damaged or
decayed produce is not
harvested, or is culled.
WP ●
F-11.2
Product that contacts the
ground shall not be harvested
unless the product normally
grows in contact with the
ground.
WP ●
F-11.3
Harvest procedures shall
include measures to inspect
for and remove physical
hazards.
F-11.4
Cloths, towels, or other
cleaning materials that pose
a risk of cross-contamination
shall not be used to wipe
produce, unless risk
mitigation procedures are in
place.
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F-11.5
Packaging materials shall be
appropriate for their intended
use.
●
F-11.6
Packaging shall be stored in
a manner that minimizes
contamination.
F-11.7
Operation has written policy
regarding whether packaging
materials are permitted in
direct contact with the soil.
WP
F-11.8.a
The operation has
implemented a product
release procedure.
WP,
R
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F-12 Post-Harvest Handling and Storage (Field Prior to Storage or Packinghouse)
F-12.1
Harvested produce is
handled in a manner such
that it is not likely to become
contaminated.
●
F-12.1.a
When product is field
packed, collection, storage,
and distribution points are
maintained in a clean and
hygienic condition.
✓
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F-12.2
Materials that come in
contact with the produce
shall be clean and in good
repair.
WP,
R
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F-13 Equipment Sanitation and Maintenance
F-13.1
The operation shall have a
policy, written procedures,
and a checklist to verify
cleanliness and functionality
of shipping units (e.g.,
trailer).
WP,
R
●
F-13.2
Loading/unloading
procedures and equipment
shall minimize damage to
and prevent contamination of
produce.
Code Key: A=Assessment of Risk; WP = Written Policy/Procedure/Plan; R = Record
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P-1.1
The Operation has a policy
and takes affirmative steps to
ensure that all fresh produce
that are packed or stored in
the Operation are grown
following requirements in
Field Operations and
Harvesting harmonized
standard.
R
P-2
P-2.1
Operation has initially and at
least annually thereafter,
performed a documented risk
assessment of the
packinghouse, and has
addressed all identified risks.
A ●
P-2.1.a
If microbiological hazards
requiring a control are
identified in the risk
assessment of the
packinghouse a microbial
environmental monitoring
program shall be established.
WP,
R
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Produce Sourcing
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Building shall be located,
designed, constructed, and
maintained in a manner that
prevents contamination of
produce during handling,
storage, and cooling.
P-2.3
Adequate lighting shall be
provided in all areas.
P-2.4
Only essential glass and
brittle plastic shall be present
in the building.
R
P-2.5
Catwalks above product
zones are protected to
prevent produce or
packaging contamination.
P-2.6
If applicable, operation has a
written Allergen Control
Program.
A,
WP
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P-3
Pest and Animal Control
P-3.1
Operation has procedures to
manage pests to the extent
appropriate to the operation.
WP,
R
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P-3.2
Operation restricts animals
from food handling areas.
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P-3.3
If used, pest control devices,
including rodent traps and
electrical flying insect
devices, are located to not
contaminate produce or food
handling surfaces.
P-4 Equipment, Tools and Utensils
P-4.1
All food contact equipment,
tools and utensils are
designed and made of
materials that are easily
cleaned and maintained.
WP ●
P-4.2
Equipment is installed in a
way that provides access for
cleaning.
P-4.3
Equipment lubrication is
managed so as not to
contaminate food products.
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All instruments or tools (e.g.,
test strips, titration kits) used
to measure temperature, pH,
antimicrobial levels and/or
other important devices used
to monitor requirements in
this section shall be
adequately maintained and
calibrated at a frequency
sufficient to assure
continuous accuracy.
R ●
P-4.4.a
Calibration of equipment is
traceable to a recognized
standard.
WP
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P-4.5
Foreign material control
devices are inspected and
maintained.
R
P-4.5.a
Metal detection equipment,
if utilized, shall be checked
at a scheduled frequency as
outlined in the operation’s
food safety/HACCP plan
using iron, non-iron and
stainless-steel testing wands.
R
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P-5
P-5.1
A preventive maintenance
schedule with related SOPs
shall be established.
WP,
R
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P-5.1.a
Routine housekeeping
practices must be
implemented.
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P-5.2
A master cleaning schedule
with related SOPs shall be
established.
WP,
R
●
P-5.3
Any temporary repairs on
food contact surfaces are
constructed of food-grade
material. Operation has a
procedure to ensure that
permanent repairs are
implemented in a timely
manner.
P-5.4
Cleaning equipment and
tools are clean, in working
order and stored properly
away from product handling
areas.
P-5.5
Food contact surfaces shall
be cleaned, sanitized, and
maintained according to the
food safety plan.
R ●
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P-5.5.a
The cleaning and sanitation
program shall include
measures for monitoring to
verify effectiveness.
WP,
R
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P-5.6
Transporting equipment shall
be maintained to prevent
contamination of products
being transported.
R
P-5.7
Waste materials and their
removal are managed to
avoid contamination.
●
P-5.8
Outside garbage receptacles/
dumpsters are closed and
located away from building
entrances and the area
around such sites is
reasonably clean.
P-5.9
The plant grounds are
reasonably free of litter,
waste culls, vegetation,
debris and standing water.
P-5.10
Sewage or septic systems are
maintained so as not to be a
source of contamination.
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P-5.11
The sewage disposal system
is adequate for the process
and maintained to prevent
direct or indirect product
contamination.
●
P-6
Post-Harvest Water/Ice
P-6.1
A postharvest water system
description shall be prepared.
R ●
P-6.2
Documented scheduled
assessment of water system
including delivery equipment
shall be performed.
R ●
P-6.3
Water use SOPs address the
microbial quality of water or
ice that directly contacts the
harvested crop or is used on
food-contact surfaces.
R ●
P-6.4
The operation’s food safety
plan includes the produce
washing process, if used.
A,
WP
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P-6.5
Re-used water that contacts
product or food contact
surfaces shall be treated
using a registered or
approved antimicrobial
process or chemical
treatment.
●
P-6.6
If a postharvest water
antimicrobial treatment is
used, it shall be used in
accordance with established
operational procedure and
manufacturer instructions.
R ●
P-6.7
If applicable to the specific
commodity, water use SOPs
address control of immersion
water temperature.
R
P-6.8
Water change schedules shall
be developed for all uses of
water where water is re-used.
P-6.9
Debris, damaged and/or
visibly contaminated produce
shall be removed from wash
areas/dump tanks to the
extent possible.
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P-7 Containers, Bins and Packaging
P-7.1
Specifications for all
packaging materials and
labels that impact finished
product safety shall be
provided and comply with
prevailing regulations.
R
P-7.2
Operation has a written
procedure for inspecting
incoming packaging
materials
WP,
R
P-7.3
Operation has written policy
regarding storage and post-
storage handling of product-
contact containers.
WP
P-7.4
Materials that come in
contact with the produce
shall be clean and in good
repair.
WP,
R
P-7.5
Operation has written policy
regarding whether product-
contact containers are
permitted in direct contact
with the ground or floor.
WP
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P-7.6
Operation has written policy
regarding inspection of food
contact containers and bins
prior to use.
WP
P-7.7
Operation has written policy
regarding acceptable product-
contact containers.
WP ●
P-7.8
Operation has written policy
prohibiting use of product-
contact containers for non-
product purposes unless
clearly marked or labeled for
that purpose.
WP
P-7.9
Pallets shall be kept clean
and in good condition as
appropriate for their intended
use.
P-8
Storage
P-8.1
Product storage areas and
conditions shall be
appropriate to the
commodities stored.
P-8.2
Iced produce is handled so as
not to serve as a source of
contamination.
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P-8.3
Non-product storage areas
shall be maintained so as not
to be a source of product or
materials contamination.
P-8.4
Food packaging and packing
materials shall be stored in a
manner that minimizes
contamination.
P-8.4.a
The operation has a
procedure to ensure that
purchased materials, work in
progress and finished
products are used in the
correct order, and within the
allocated shelf life when
applicable.
WP
✓
Harmonized GAP Plus+ questions are not applicable to
this audit.
P-8.5
Adequate space shall be
maintained between rows of
stored materials to allow
cleaning and inspection.
WP
P-8.6
All chemicals shall be stored
in a secure separate area. All
chemicals shall be properly
labeled.
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P-8.7
When produce is cooled, it is
cooled to temperatures
appropriate to the
commodity according to
current established
regulatory or industry
standards.
R
P-8.8
Where temperature control is
required by the food safety
plan, cooling facilities shall
be fitted with temperature
monitoring equipment or
suitable temperature
monitoring device.
R
P-8.9
Cooling equipment shall be
maintained so as not to be a
source of product
contamination.
WP,
R
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P-9 Transportation (Packinghouse to Customer)
P-9.1
There is a written policy for
transporters and conveyances
to maintain a specified
temperature(s) during transit.
WP
P-9.2
Prior to loading, the vehicle
shall be pre-cooled.
WP,
R
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The refrigerated transport
vehicles shall have properly
maintained and fully
functional refrigeration
equipment.
WP
P-9.4
Where required,
temperatures of product are
taken and recorded prior to
or upon loading.
WP,
R
P-9.5
The operation shall have a
policy, written procedures,
and a checklist to verify
cleanliness and functionality
of shipping units (e.g.,
trailer).
WP,
R
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P-9.6
Loading/unloading
procedures and equipment
shall minimize damage to
and prevent contamination of
produce.
Code Key: A=Assessment of Risk; WP = Written Policy/Procedure/Plan; R = Record
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2
3
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Additional questions required for operations approved to use the USDA GAP & GHP Logo
L-1 Food Safety Plan or Quality Manual
L-1.1
The operation’s food safety
plan or quality manual
contains procedures on how
the USDA GAP & GHP logo
will be used.
WP ●
L-1.2
There is a designated person
to be responsible for the
control of inventory bearing
the logo.
WP ●
L-2 Traceability and Recall Program
L-2.1
The operation uses the
USDA GAP & GHP logo
only on packages, containers,
or consumer units which are
traceable.
WP ●
The USDA Logo Use Addendum acceptance criteria is as follows:
No questions are assessed as an "IAR", Immediate Action Required.
Falsification of records is considered an "IAR".
All questions not answered as "NA" are answered as compliant.
Note: An official identification logo has been developed in conjunction with the USDA GAP & GHP program which may be used to
indicate participation in the program. Participants may use the logo, provided they meet the requirements of the USDA logo use instructions
found at www.ams.usda.gov/gapghp and meet the requirements of this audit. Failure to meet the audit will result in steps taken in
accordance with the USDA logo use instructions.
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L-3
Approved Suppliers
L-3.1
The Operation has supplied a
list of approved suppliers to
the local Federal or State
auditor’s office.
R ●
L-3.2
All suppliers currently in use
by the operation are listed on
the supplied list of approved
suppliers.
WP, R ●
L-3.3
All suppliers have
successfully completed and
met the requirements of a
USDA approved GAP &
GHP audit (USDA
GAP&GHP audit,
commodity specific audit, or
Produce GAPs Harmonized
Audit, or Harmonized GAP
Plus+ Audit) .
R ●
L-4 GAP & GHP Logo Approved Use
L-4.1
The logo is only used on
products, processes, and
packaging as approved on the
SC-652.
R ●
L-4.2
All packaging or labels,
which bear the GAP & GHP
logo, are accountable items.
WP, R ●
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L-4.3
The operation’s inventory list
of these packaging or labels
is maintained and current.
R ●
L-4.4
The logo is only used on
packaging and labels that are
clean and bright in
appearance, without marks,
stains, or other evidence of
previous use.
R ●
Code Key: WP = Written Policy/Procedure; R = Record
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TOF - 1
TOF-1.1
Operation has current copies
of the Commodity Specific
Food Safety Guidelines for
the Fresh Tomato Supply
Chain, Food Safety Programs
and Auditing Protocol for the
Fresh Tomato Supply Chain,
the relevant Harmonized
Food Safety Standard, and
additional food safety
documents as required by
state and/or federal
regulation.
R ●
TOF - 2
Self-Audits
TOF-2.1
Operation has procedures for
conducting self-audits and
conducts self-audits to verify
compliance with established
internal policies and
procedures.
WP,
R
●
Management Responsibility
Name of Auditee:
Date of Audit:
Additional questions required for operations requesting to use the USDA Tomato Audit Protocol Open-field Production
and Harvesting
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TOF - 3 Field History and Pre-harvest Assessments
TOF-3.1
If the field is subject to
flooding, operation has an
established decision tree or
corrective action plan in the
event of flooding in the
production area. Procedures
prohibit harvest of product
that has come into contact
with flood waters.
WP ●
TOF-3.2
Operation shall conduct the
required Combined
Harmonized Standard F-9.1
pre-harvest risk assessment
no more than five (5) days
from the first scheduled
harvest date.
A ●
TOF - 4 Workers Health/Hygiene and Toilet/Handwashing Facilities
TOF-4.1
A response plan is in place in
the event of a major spill or
leak of field sanitation units.
WP, R ●
TOF-4.2
If hand wash water tanks are
used, they are cleaned and
sanitized and the water is
changed periodically.
R ●
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TOF-4.3
Policies shall require hand
washing with soap and
potable water at the
appropriate time, such as
before starting work, after
use of toilet facilities, after
breaks and when hands may
have become contaminated.
Policy shall apply to
employees, outside
contractors, inspectors, and
visitors. Compliance is
emphasized by management.
WP,
R
●
TOF-4.4
If gloves are used, there must
be a written SOP regarding
their use.
WP, R ●
TOF - 5
Pesticides
TOF-5.1
Pesticide Usage Water used
to mix pesticides meets FDA
E. coli standards for water in
21 CFR § 112.44(a); i.e., no
detectable generic E. coli in
100 mL of agricultural water.
R ●
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TOF - 6 Water Used in Growing Activities
TOF-6.1
Non-Foliar The water test
meets FDA E. coli standards
for foliar application water as
described in 21 CFR §
112.44(b).
R ●
TOF-6.2
Foliar The water test meets
FDA standards for water in
21 CFR § 112.44(a); i.e., no
detectable generic E. coli in
100 milliliters (mL) of
agricultural water.
R ●
TOF - 7
Soil Amendments
TOF-7.1
If fertilizers containing
manures or composts are
used, only properly treated
(composted or heat treated)
manures are allowed for use
in fields. Biosolids are not
permitted.
R ●
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TOF - 8 Sanitizing Agents Used During Harvest
TOF-8.1
All compounds used to clean
or sanitize food contact
containers, tools, utensils,
equipment or other food
contact surfaces are approved
for that use by the US EPA,
FDA or other prevailing
agency. Actual use conforms
to label directions.
R ●
TOF - 9
Product Containers
TOF-9.1
Reusable product bins, trays
and containers are made of
impervious materials that can
be cleaned and sanitized.
WP ●
TOF-9.2
Operation has a policy that
requires bins, trays, and
boxes made of corrugated
cardboard are for single use
only.
WP ●
TOF-9.3
SOP specifies that workers
do not remove harvest
buckets from the field.
WP ●
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TOF-10
Field Packing of Tomatoes
TOF-
10.1
Packing containers shall be
labeled as to their source, and
to identify that the product
has been field packed.
R ●
Code Key: WP = Written Policy/Procedure; R = Record
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TPH - 1 Management Responsibility
TPH-1.1
Operation has current copies
of the Commodity Specific
Food Safety Guidelines for
the Fresh Tomato Supply
Chain, Food Safety Programs
and Auditing Protocol for the
Fresh Tomato Supply Chain,
the relevant Harmonized
Food Safety Standard, and
additional food safety
documents as required by
state and/or federal
regulation.
R ●
TPH-1.2
Operation has been
registered or permitted as a
food handling establishment
as required by state or federal
regulation.
R ●
Name of Auditee:
Date of Audit:
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TPH - 2
Raw Material Sourcing
TPH-2.1
The operation has a policy
and takes affirmative steps to
ensure that all fresh tomatoes
that are packed or stored in
the facility are grown
following requirements in
Tomato Metrics Audit -
Open Field Production,
Harvest and Field Packing.
WP ●
TPH-2.2
Operation has procedures to
ensure that the tomato
staging area and staging
practices do not pose a risk
of tomato contamination.
WP ●
TPH - 3 Traceability
TPH-3.1
Lot identification shall be
labeled on all cases and
clearly legible.
WP ●
TPH - 4
Self-Audit
TPH-4.1
Operation has procedures for
conducting self-audits and
conducts self-audits to verify
compliance with established
internal policies and
procedures
WP, R ●
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TPH - 5 Product Containers and Packaging Materials
TPH-5.1
Tomato-contact bulk bins,
gondolas, totes and trays
shall not be constructed of
wood.
WP ●
TPH-5.2
The operation has written
procedures for cleaning and
sanitizing of produce food
contact containers, requiring
that bulk bins, gondolas,
totes and trays are cleaned
and sanitized periodically
and is documented.
WP,
R
●
TPH-5.3
Operation has a policy that
requires bins, trays, and
boxes made of corrugated
cardboard are for single use
only.
R ●
TPH - 6 Packinghouse Condition and Equipment
A.
General Building
TPH-6.1
Facility is constructed/
arranged to allow separation
of incoming, in-process and
finished products.
R ●
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TPH-6.2
Operation has procedures
that minimize the
accumulation of standing
water.
WP ●
B.
Facility and Equipment
TPH-6.3
All food contact surfaces are
made of material and
designed to be easily cleaned
and sanitized, and are
maintained in good
condition.
●
TPH-6.4
Wood is not used as a food
contact surface.
●
TPH-6.5
SDS are on file for all
chemicals used in the
facility, and readily
accessible.
R ●
TPH - 7
Worker Health/Hygiene and Toilet/Handwashing Facilities
TPH-7.1
If portable hand wash water
tanks are used, they are
cleaned and sanitized and the
water is changed
periodically.
R ●
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TPH - 8 Product Wash Water Management
TPH-8.1
In systems where tomatoes
are submerged or dwell in
water, water temperature is
monitored and controlled.
Water temperature should be
at least 10ºF above average
pulp temperature of tomatoes
when entering the water.
R ●
TPH-8.2
Operations utilizing spray
systems in place of whole
tomato immersion shall
design the line so that the
entire tomato surface is
rinsed.
●
TPH-8.3
If a spray bar system is used,
operation has a water use
SOP that addresses treatment
of that water.
WP ●
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TPH-8.4
If water quality is based upon
a chlorine-based sanitizer,
the process shall be targeted
to be at least 100 ppm free
available chlorine (FAC),
measured at the exit of the
product from the water
system, unless validation
data are available to
demonstrate a lower FAC is
effective under operating
conditions.
R ●
TPH-8.5
If water quality is based upon
a peroxyacetic, peracetic or
peracid system, levels shall
be maintained in accordance
with manufacturer’s label
directions.
R ●
TPH - 9 Quarantine or On-hold Materials
TPH-9.1
Materials placed on hold,
quarantined or rejected are
clearly identified and
segregated from other
products and packaging
materials.
R ●
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TPH - 10 Tomato Rerunning Processes
TPH-
10.1
Tomato lots shall not be
commingled in a rerunning
process. Boxes shall not be
reused if prohibited by
prevailing regulation or law.
R ●
TPH - 11
Food Defense Awareness
TPH-
11.1
The facility is registered with
FDA as required by the
Public Health Security and
Bioterrorism Preparedness
and Response Act of 2002.
R ●
TPH-
11.2
There are procedures in place
that readily identify
employees, and those with
specific access privileges,
e.g., to chemical storage, to
the water system.
R ●
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TGH 1
TGH-1.1
Operation has current copies
of the Commodity Specific
Food Safety Guidelines for
the Fresh Tomato Supply
Chain, Food Safety Programs
and Auditing Protocol for the
Fresh Tomato Supply Chain,
the relevant Harmonized
Food Safety Standard, and
additional food safety
documents as required by
state and/or federal
regulation.
R ●
TGH 2 Recordkeeping and Traceability
A.
Greenhouse Packing
TGH-2.1
Containers shall be
accurately labeled with
commodity name,
greenhouse firm name and
information sufficient to
allow for source and lot
identification.
WP ●
Management Responsibility
Additional questions required for operations requesting to use the USDA Tomato Audit Protocol Greenhouse
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B. Packinghouse Packed Greenhouse Tomatoes
TGH-2.2
The greenhouse shall
maintain supply chain
information available to the
packinghouse to facilitate
accurate traceability; i.e.,
quantity, greenhouse
identification and date of
harvest/pack.
WP ●
TGH 3
Self-Audit
TGH-3.1
Operation has procedures for
conducting self-audits and
conducts self-audits to verify
compliance with established
internal policies and
procedures.
WP ●
TGH 4
Greenhouse
TGH-4.1
The greenhouse shall be
enclosed.
WP, R ●
TGH-4.2
A foot dip station or other
measure should be used to
prevent the introduction of
harmful microorganisms or
agents and a written record
of the sanitizer and
maintenance kept.
WP, R ●
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TGH 5
Worker Health/Hygiene and Toilet/Handwashing Facilities
TGH-5.1
Restrooms should not open
directly into greenhouse
production areas.
●
TGH-5.2
If portable hand wash water
tanks are used, they are
cleaned and sanitized and the
water is changed
periodically.
R ●
TGH-5.3
Operation shall have a
written policy regarding
employees’ outer garments.
WP ●
TGH 6
Pesticides
TGH-6.1
Water used to mix pesticides
meets FDA E. coli standards
for water in 21 CFR §
112.44(a); i.e., no detectable
generic E. coli in 100 mL of
agricultural water.
R ●
TGH 7 Water used in Growing Activities
TGH-7.1
Non-Foliar The water test
meets FDA E.coli standards
for foliar application of water
as described in 21 CFR §
112.44(b).
R ●
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TGH-7.2
Foliar
The water test meets
FDA standards for water in
21 CFR § 112.44(a); i.e., no
detectable generic E. coli in
100 milliliters (mL) of
agricultural water.
R ●
TGH 8
Soil and Soil Amendments
TGH-8.1
Soil or other growth medium
shall be stored in a manner
that minimizes opportunities
for contamination.
●
TGH-8.2
Fertilizer manufacturer’s
instructions for usage and
storage shall be followed.
R ●
TGH-8.3
If fertilizers containing
manures or composts are
used, only properly treated
(composted or heat treated)
manures are allowed for use
in greenhouses. Biosolids are
not permitted.
R ●
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TGH 9 Sanitizing Agents Used During Harvest
TGH-9.1
All compounds used to clean
or sanitize food contact
containers, tools, utensils,
equipment or other food
contact surfaces are approved
for that use by the US EPA,
FDA or other prevailing
agency. Actual use conforms
to label directions.
R ●
TGH-9.2
Chemicals used on product
that are not registered
pesticides may be permitted
for food contact use if
allowed under regulations of
the FDA or prevailing
agency.
R ●
TGH 10 Product Wash Water Management
TGH-
10.1
In systems where tomatoes
are submerged or dwell in
water, water temperature is
monitored and controlled.
Water temperature should be
at least 10ºF above average
pulp temperature of tomatoes
when entering the water.
R ●
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TGH-
10.2
Operations utilizing spray
systems in place of whole
tomato immersion shall
design the line so that the
entire tomato surface is
rinsed.
●
TGH-
10.3
If a spray bar system is used,
operation has a water use
SOP that addresses treatment
of that water.
WP ●
TGH-
10.4
If water quality is based upon
a chlorine-based sanitizer,
the process shall be targeted
to be at least 100 ppm free
available chlorine
(FAC), measured at the exit
of the product from the water
system, unless validation
data are available to
demonstrate a lower FAC is
effective under operating
conditions.
R ●
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TGH-
10.5
If water quality is based upon
a peroxyacetic, peracetic or
peracid system, levels shall
be maintained in accordance
with manufacturer’s label
directions.
R ●
TGH 11 Product Containers and Packaging Materials
TGH-
11.1
Operation has a written
procedure for inspecting
incoming packaging
material.
R ●
TGH-
11.2
Reusable containers and food
contact equipment and
utensils shall be constructed
of impervious materials that
can be easily cleaned and
sanitized.
R ●
TGH-
11.3
Finished product containers
are prohibited from direct
contact with the floor, and
pallets, slip sheets, and
supports used to keep
product containers off the
floor are clean and in good
condition.
WP ●
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TPD 1
TPD-1.1
Operation has current copies
of the Commodity Specific
Food Safety Guidelines for
the Fresh Tomato Supply
Chain, Food Safety Programs
and Auditing Protocol for the
Fresh Tomato Supply Chain,
the relevant Harmonized
Food Safety Standard, and
additional food safety
documents as required by
state and/or federal
regulation.
R ●
TPD-1.2
Operation has been
registered or permitted as a
food handling establishment
as required by state or federal
regulation.
WP ●
Management Responsibility
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Additional questions required for operations requesting to use the USDA Tomato Audit Protocol Repacking and
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TPD 2
Raw Material Sourcing
TPD-2.1
The operation has a policy
and takes affirmative steps to
ensure that all fresh tomatoes
that are packed or stored in
the facility are grown
following requirements in
Tomato Metrics Audit -
Open Field Production,
Harvest and Field Packing.
WP ●
TPD-2.2
Operation has procedures to
ensure that the tomato
staging area and staging
practices do not pose a risk
of tomato contamination.
WP ●
TPD 3
Traceability
TPD-3.1
All levels of the tomato
supply chain shall maintain
adequate traceability to a
minimum of immediate next
recipient and immediate
previous supplier.
WP ●
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TPD-3.2
Establish procedures to
maintain lot identity of
tomatoes, including setbacks
and primary containers,
throughout the repacking
process.
WP ●
TPD-3.3
Establish procedures for
reconciliation of incoming
tomato lots to usage.
WP ●
TPD 4
Self-Audit
TPD-4.1
Operation has procedures for
conducting self-audits, and
conducts self-audits to verify
compliance with established
internal policies and
procedures.
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TPD 5 Product Containers and Packaging Materials
A.
Bins, Gondolas, Totes
TPD-5.1
Tomato-contact bulk bins,
gondolas, totes and trays
shall not be constructed of
wood.
WP ●
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TPD-5.2
The operation has written
procedures for cleaning and
sanitizing of produce food
contact containers, requiring
that bulk bins, gondolas,
totes and trays are cleaned
and sanitized periodically
and is documented.
WP,
R
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B.
Primary Packing Boxes
TPD-5.3
The repacker must label the
container as being repacked.
The box contains
information on the
commodity, repacker
identification and provides
lot identification.
R ●
TPD-5.4
Operation has a process to
ensure that inaccurate
information on previously
used boxes is obliterated, or
otherwise made clear that
original information no
longer applies, to prevent
misidentification.
WP ●
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TPD-5.5
Used boxes may be used as
secondary shipping
containers, provided that the
original identification
information on the box has
been obliterated or otherwise
made clear that it is no
longer accurate.
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TPD 6 Packinghouse Condition and Equipment
A.
General Building
TPD-6.1
Facility is
constructed/arranged to
allow separation of
incoming, in-process and
finished products.
R ●
TPD-6.2
Operation has procedures
that minimize the
accumulation of standing
water.
WP ●
B.
Facility and Equipment
TPD-6.3
All food contact surfaces are
made of material and
designed to be easily cleaned
and sanitized, and are
maintained in good
condition.
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TPD-6.4
Wood is not used as a food
contact surface.
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TPD-6.5
SDS are on file for all
chemicals used in the
facility, and readily
accessible.
R ●
TPD 7
Worker Health/Hygiene and Toilet/Handwashing Facilities
TPD-7.1
If portable hand wash water
tanks are used, they are
cleaned and sanitized and the
water is changed
periodically.
R ●
TPD 8 Product Wash Water Management
TPD-8.1
In systems where tomatoes
are submerged or dwell in
water, water temperature is
monitored and controlled.
Water temperature should be
at least 10ºF above average
pulp temperature of tomatoes
when entering the water.
R ●
TPD-8.2
Operations utilizing spray
systems in place of whole
tomato immersion shall
design the line so that the
entire tomato surface is
rinsed.
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TPD-8.3
If a spray bar system is used,
operation has a water use
SOP that addresses treatment
of that water.
WP ●
TPD-8.4
If water quality is based upon
a chlorine-based sanitizer,
the process shall be targeted
to be at least 100 ppm free
available chlorine (FAC),
measured at the exit of the
product from the water
system, unless validation
data are available to
demonstrate a lower FAC is
effective under operating
conditions.
R ●
TPD-8.5
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a peroxyacetic, peracetic or
peracid system, levels shall
be maintained in accordance
with manufacturer’s label
directions.
R ●
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TPD 9 Quarantine or On-hold Materials
TPD-9.1
Materials placed on hold,
quarantined or rejected are
clearly identified and
segregated from other
products and packaging
materials.
R ●
TPD 10
Food Defense Awareness
TPD-
10.1
The facility is registered with
FDA as required by the
Public Health Security and
Bioterrorism Preparedness
and Response Act of 2002.
R ●
TPD-
10.2
There are procedures in place
that readily identify
employees, and those with
specific access privileges,
e.g., to chemical storage, to
the water system.
WP ●
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