Produce Safety Rule (FSMA) Compliance Checklist
Complete this Produce Safety Rule compliance checklist regularly during growing and harvesting seasons. FSMA 21 CFR 112 establishes science-based standards for growing, harvesting, and packing produce.
- Industry: Food & Beverage
- Frequency: Weekly during operations
- Estimated Time: 30-40 minutes
- Role: Farm Manager / Food Safety Coordinator
- Total Items: 44
- Compliance: FDA FSMA 21 CFR 112, LGMA Metrics, GlobalG.A.P., Canada SFCR
Agricultural Water Quality
Water testing and treatment per FSMA 21 CFR 112 Subpart E.
- Water source identified and documented?
- Water testing conducted per required frequency?
- Generic E. coli results within acceptable limits?
- Water testing records maintained?
- Corrective actions taken if water exceeds limits?
- Water treatment system (if used) maintained?
- Irrigation method documented (drip vs. overhead)?
Biological Soil Amendments of Animal Origin (BSAAO)
Composting and application intervals per FSMA.
- Biological soil amendments of animal origin used?
- Treatment process documented (composting method)?
- Supplier Certificate of Analysis obtained?
- Application-to-harvest interval documented?
- Application avoids contact with edible portion?
- BSAAO source and application records maintained?
Worker Health & Hygiene
Personnel practices per FSMA 21 CFR 112 Subpart D.
- Workers trained in food safety and hygiene?
- Training documentation maintained?
- Illness/injury exclusion policy in place and enforced?
- Handwashing facilities accessible in field?
- Facilities stocked (soap, single-use towels, potable water)?
- Toilet facilities available and maintained?
- Adequate number of toilets for workforce?
- No eating, drinking, or tobacco use in harvest areas?
Equipment, Tools & Buildings
Sanitation of food contact surfaces per FSMA.
- Harvest containers clean and in good repair?
- Food contact surfaces cleaned and sanitized?
- Equipment prevents cross-contamination?
- Packing shed/area clean and organized?
- Sanitizers/chemicals used per label directions?
- Equipment maintenance schedule followed?
Domesticated & Wild Animal Intrusion
Animal-related contamination prevention per FSMA.
- Animal intrusion assessment conducted?
- Evidence of animal intrusion in growing area?
- Fencing or barriers adequate where needed?
- Contaminated produce identified and not harvested?
- Buffer zone established around contamination?
- Corrective measures for animal intrusion documented?
Growing, Harvesting & Packing
Field and packing activities compliance.
- Pre-harvest assessment completed?
- No recent flooding in harvest area?
- Harvest practices prevent contamination?
- Dropped produce handled per policy?
- Post-harvest cooling initiated timely?
- Packaging materials clean and food-grade?
Records & Documentation
Record keeping requirements per FSMA 21 CFR 112 Subpart O.
- Agricultural water records maintained 2 years?
- BSAAO records maintained 2 years?
- Training records maintained?
- Equipment cleaning/sanitizing records maintained?
- Corrective action records maintained?
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