GLOBAL GAPGLOBAL GAP

Tips and TricksTips and Tricks

By Susan FullertonBy Susan FullertonProtech Advisory ServiceProtech Advisory Service

955 Sandy Grove Rd.955 Sandy Grove Rd.Lumber Bridge, NCLumber Bridge, NCOfc: 910-858-3740Ofc: 910-858-3740Cell: 910-237-4893Cell: 910-237-4893

Other Protech ServicesOther Protech Services

IPMIPM Integrated ProductionsIntegrated Productions RecordsRecords Plant Nutrient Plant Nutrient

MonitoringMonitoring Plant Disease Plant Disease

IdentificationIdentification Plant, Soil, Water Plant, Soil, Water

AnalysisAnalysis

Environmental Impact Environmental Impact AssessmentAssessment

Contract ResearchContract Research Assist in Records SetupAssist in Records Setup Pest IdentificationPest Identification Varietal SelectionsVarietal Selections Internal AuditingInternal Auditing Soil FertilitySoil Fertility GPS MappingGPS Mapping

Protech’s ResponsibilitiesProtech’s Responsibilities

Internal AuditInternal Audit To assist the grower in record To assist the grower in record

keeping/gatheringkeeping/gathering To be a mediator between grower and auditorTo be a mediator between grower and auditor Write Risk Assessments, Management Plans Write Risk Assessments, Management Plans

and Policies tailored to your farmand Policies tailored to your farm

Global Gap Break-downGlobal Gap Break-down

Global Gap Break-downGlobal Gap Break-down

Three Checklists for Crop GrowersThree Checklists for Crop Growers All FarmsAll Farms Crops BaseCrops Base Fruits and VegetablesFruits and Vegetables

Questions Separated Into Three Categories:Questions Separated Into Three Categories: Major Must-0Major Must-0 Minor Must-4Minor Must-4 Recommended-19Recommended-19 28 Days to rectify non-compliances28 Days to rectify non-compliances

Country of exportCountry of export

Online DocumentsOnline Documents

http://www.globalgap.org/cms/front_content.phttp://www.globalgap.org/cms/front_content.php?idcat=3hp?idcat=3 Click on Click on

Choose Fruits and VegetablesChoose Fruits and Vegetables Choose the drop down list you wantChoose the drop down list you want

Control Point Compliance CriteriaControl Point Compliance Criteria

AF 1.1AF 1.1 Are all records requested during the Are all records requested during the externalexternal inspection inspection

accessible and kept for a minimum period of time of two accessible and kept for a minimum period of time of two years, unless a longer requirement is stated in specific years, unless a longer requirement is stated in specific control points?control points?

Minor Must

This is only audit records. Once an audit is This is only audit records. Once an audit is performed, you must keep the records for 2 performed, you must keep the records for 2 yearsyears

AF 1.2AF 1.2

Does the producer or producer group take responsibility to Does the producer or producer group take responsibility to undertake a minimum of one internal self-assessment or undertake a minimum of one internal self-assessment or producer group internal inspection, respectively, per year producer group internal inspection, respectively, per year against the GLOBALGAP standardagainst the GLOBALGAP standard

Major Must

You will need a You will need a dateddated document that says document that says when you went through the checklist.when you went through the checklist.

AF 1.3AF 1.3

Are effective corrective actions taken as a result of non-Are effective corrective actions taken as a result of non-conformances detected during the internal self-assessment conformances detected during the internal self-assessment or internal producer group inspections?or internal producer group inspections?

Major Must

A A dateddated document that specifies non- document that specifies non-conformances, and what was done to fix conformances, and what was done to fix them.them.

You will not be penalized for this list in You will not be penalized for this list in any way. any way.

Example:Example:

AF 2.1.1AF 2.1.1 Is a recording system established for each …area/location to Is a recording system established for each …area/location to

provide a permanent record of…agronomic activities provide a permanent record of…agronomic activities undertaken at those locations? Are these records kept in an undertaken at those locations? Are these records kept in an ordered and up-to-date fashion?ordered and up-to-date fashion?

Major Must

Crop plans/FSA-578 printoutCrop plans/FSA-578 printout Computer program printout with any Computer program printout with any

information linking field to crop (ei. information linking field to crop (ei. Farmworks, yadda)Farmworks, yadda)

AF 2.1.2AF 2.1.2 Is a reference system for each field…used in production Is a reference system for each field…used in production

established and referenced on a farm plan or map?established and referenced on a farm plan or map?

Minor Must

FSA or GPSed mapFSA or GPSed map Make sure you can tie all maps to a tract Make sure you can tie all maps to a tract

# and not just a name, since name change # and not just a name, since name change regularly.regularly.

AF 2.2.1AF 2.2.1

Is there a risk assessment for new agricultural sites or Is there a risk assessment for new agricultural sites or existing sites only where risks have changed, which shows existing sites only where risks have changed, which shows the site in question to be suitable for production with the site in question to be suitable for production with regards to food safety, operator health, the environment and regards to food safety, operator health, the environment and animal health where applicable?animal health where applicable?

Major Must

Risk Assessment: what COULD happenRisk Assessment: what COULD happen Dated document that shows land Dated document that shows land

“vetting” process.“vetting” process.

AF 2.2.2AF 2.2.2 Has a management plan been developed setting out Has a management plan been developed setting out

strategies to minimize all identified risks, such as pollution strategies to minimize all identified risks, such as pollution or water table contamination? Are the results of this analysis or water table contamination? Are the results of this analysis recorded and used to justify that the site in question is recorded and used to justify that the site in question is suitable?suitable?

Minor Must

What is done to stop potential problems?What is done to stop potential problems? Examples of your management plan Examples of your management plan

would be beneficial, although not would be beneficial, although not necessarynecessary

Example:Example:

AF 3.1.1AF 3.1.1

Does the farm have a written risk assessment for safe and Does the farm have a written risk assessment for safe and healthy working conditions?healthy working conditions?

Minor Must

What COULD happenWhat COULD happen Can be generic, but must logically be Can be generic, but must logically be

appropriate for farmappropriate for farm Document should be datedDocument should be dated

AF 3.1.2AF 3.1.2 Does the farm have a written health, safety and hygiene Does the farm have a written health, safety and hygiene

policy and procedures including issues of the risk policy and procedures including issues of the risk assessment of AF 3.1.1assessment of AF 3.1.1

Must include the point from AF 3.1.1Must include the point from AF 3.1.1 Can include:Can include:

Hand washingHand washing AccidentsAccidents Use of toiletsUse of toilets IllnessIllness Machinery SafetyMachinery Safety

AF 3.2.1AF 3.2.1

Is there a record kept for training activities and attendees?Is there a record kept for training activities and attendees?

Doesn’t have to be fancy, a sheet of Doesn’t have to be fancy, a sheet of notebook paper will do. notebook paper will do.

Ideally, the sheet should includeIdeally, the sheet should include DateDate Typed name of all who should be in attendanceTyped name of all who should be in attendance Signed name of all who attendedSigned name of all who attended Short description of what training includedShort description of what training included

Training DayTraining Day

Needs to includeNeeds to include HealthHealth Safety Safety

MachineryMachinery ChemicalChemical Emergency ProceduresEmergency Procedures

HygieneHygiene PersonalPersonal Packing housePacking house

General PoliciesGeneral Policies

AF 3.2.2AF 3.2.2

Do all workers handling and/or administering…chemicals, Do all workers handling and/or administering…chemicals, disinfectants, PPP, biocides or other hazardous substances disinfectants, PPP, biocides or other hazardous substances and all workers operating dangerous or complex equipment and all workers operating dangerous or complex equipment as defined in the risk assessment in AF 3.1.1 have as defined in the risk assessment in AF 3.1.1 have certificates of competence, and/or details of other such certificates of competence, and/or details of other such qualifications?qualifications?

Major Must

Applicators License Applicators License

AF 3.2.4AF 3.2.4 Is there always an appropriate number of persons (at least Is there always an appropriate number of persons (at least

one person) trained in first aid present on each farm one person) trained in first aid present on each farm whenever on-farm activities are being carried out?whenever on-farm activities are being carried out?

Minor Must

Your local American Red Cross will do Your local American Red Cross will do on site training for little or no fee. on site training for little or no fee.

$30 per person for larger group—which is the same as if you would $30 per person for larger group—which is the same as if you would go into the officego into the office

$35 per person for smaller group$35 per person for smaller group Classes size must be under 15, but they will have two sessions if Classes size must be under 15, but they will have two sessions if

needed. needed. These prices are from Fayetteville Red Cross from October, they are These prices are from Fayetteville Red Cross from October, they are

only written here to give you an idea of possible fee’sonly written here to give you an idea of possible fee’s

AF 3.2.5AF 3.2.5 Does the farm have documented hygiene instructions?Does the farm have documented hygiene instructions?

Minor Must

Must be visibly displayed and either bi-lingual Must be visibly displayed and either bi-lingual or with pictures. Instructions must include:or with pictures. Instructions must include:

The need for hand cleaningThe need for hand cleaning The covering of skin cutsThe covering of skin cuts Limitation on smoking, eating and drinking to Limitation on smoking, eating and drinking to

certain areascertain areas Notification of any relevant infections or conditionsNotification of any relevant infections or conditions The use of suitable protective clothingThe use of suitable protective clothing

AF 3.2.8AF 3.2.8 Are all subcontractors and visitors aware of the relevant Are all subcontractors and visitors aware of the relevant

procedures on personal safety and hygiene?procedures on personal safety and hygiene?

Minor Must

Document of health, safety and hygiene Document of health, safety and hygiene procedures being officially communicated procedures being officially communicated to visitorsto visitors

This includes signageThis includes signage ExampleExample

ExampleExample

AF 3.3.1AF 3.3.1

Do accident and emergency procedures exist, are they Do accident and emergency procedures exist, are they visually displayed and communicated to all persons visually displayed and communicated to all persons associated with the farm activities?associated with the farm activities?

Minor Must

Permanent/visible/accessiblePermanent/visible/accessible BilingualBilingual Farms addressFarms address Contact Person(s)Contact Person(s) Location of the nearest phone/radioLocation of the nearest phone/radio

AF 3.3.1 (cont)AF 3.3.1 (cont)

Up-to-date list of relevant phone numbersUp-to-date list of relevant phone numbers Location of extinguisherLocation of extinguisher Emergency exitsEmergency exits Emergency electricity, gas and water shut-offsEmergency electricity, gas and water shut-offs Accident reporting proceduresAccident reporting procedures

ExampleExample

Emergency Phone NumbersEmergency Phone Numbers

AF 3.3.3AF 3.3.3 Is safety advice available/accessible for substances Is safety advice available/accessible for substances

hazardous to worker health, when required?hazardous to worker health, when required?

Minor Must

Keep chemical labels of what is in the Keep chemical labels of what is in the chemical shed accessible. Preferably in the chemical shed accessible. Preferably in the shed.shed.

AF 3.4.1AF 3.4.1

Are workers (including subcontractors) equipped with Are workers (including subcontractors) equipped with suitable protective clothing in accordance with legal suitable protective clothing in accordance with legal requirements and/or label instructions or as authorized by a requirements and/or label instructions or as authorized by a competent authority?competent authority?

Major Must

Keep a full/clean set of PPE for auditor to Keep a full/clean set of PPE for auditor to seesee

Explain that those who work with chemicals Explain that those who work with chemicals have applicators license and have plenty of have applicators license and have plenty of trainingtraining

AF 3.5.1AF 3.5.1

Is a member of management clearly identifiable as Is a member of management clearly identifiable as responsible for workers health, safety and welfare?responsible for workers health, safety and welfare?

Usually written on emergency proceduresUsually written on emergency procedures

AF 3.5.3AF 3.5.3

Is there information available that provide an accurate Is there information available that provide an accurate overview over all workers of the farmoverview over all workers of the farm

Minor Must

Some kind of employee list. Some kind of employee list. Needs to include full time workers and Needs to include full time workers and

subcontractorssubcontractors

AF 3.5.4AF 3.5.4 Do workers have access to clean food storage areas, Do workers have access to clean food storage areas,

designated dining areas, hand washing facilities and designated dining areas, hand washing facilities and drinking water.drinking water.

Minor Must

On farm fridge/break roomOn farm fridge/break room In field coolers brought by workersIn field coolers brought by workers Water coolers for drinking and hand Water coolers for drinking and hand

washingwashing

AF 3.5.5AF 3.5.5 Are on site living quarters habitable and have the basic Are on site living quarters habitable and have the basic

services and facilitiesservices and facilities

H2A housing inspection sheetH2A housing inspection sheet

Minor Must

AF 3.6.1AF 3.6.1 When the producer makes use of subcontractors, is all the When the producer makes use of subcontractors, is all the

relevant information available on farm?relevant information available on farm?

Minor Must

If you contract out any part of the growing If you contract out any part of the growing process (this does not include packing) you process (this does not include packing) you need to check to make sure they are compliant need to check to make sure they are compliant to the GlobalGAP standardto the GlobalGAP standard

AF 4.1.1AF 4.1.1 Have all possible waste products and sources of pollution Have all possible waste products and sources of pollution

been identified in all areas of the business?been identified in all areas of the business?

Minor Must

Make a list of waste products and pollution Make a list of waste products and pollution sources. Including but not limited to:sources. Including but not limited to:

Paper Paper OilOil Excess ChemicalsExcess Chemicals FuelFuel SmokeSmoke Chemical/Fertilizer run-offChemical/Fertilizer run-off

AF 5.1.1AF 5.1.1 Does each producer have a management of wildlife and Does each producer have a management of wildlife and

conservation plan for the enterprise that acknowledges the conservation plan for the enterprise that acknowledges the impact of farming activities on the environment?impact of farming activities on the environment?

Minor Must

Dated, written document that explains what the Dated, written document that explains what the grower does to enhance habitats and increase grower does to enhance habitats and increase biodiversity on the farmbiodiversity on the farm

Can include IPMCan include IPM AF 5.1.2-5.2.1 are items that are recommended AF 5.1.2-5.2.1 are items that are recommended

to be included in the planto be included in the plan

AF 5.1.2-AF 5.2.1AF 5.1.2-AF 5.2.1

Tangible actions that will enhance quality and Tangible actions that will enhance quality and quantity of wild habitatsquantity of wild habitats

Compatibility with sustainable agriculture Compatibility with sustainable agriculture Reduction of environmental impactReduction of environmental impact Audit to see what kind of animal and plant Audit to see what kind of animal and plant

diversity is on the farmdiversity is on the farm Actions to avoid or rectify damage and Actions to avoid or rectify damage and

deterioration of habitatsdeterioration of habitats

Recommended

AF 5.1.2-AF 5.2.1 (cont)AF 5.1.2-AF 5.2.1 (cont)

Plan to enhance habitats and increase Plan to enhance habitats and increase biodiversitybiodiversity

Conversion of unproductive sites into habitatsConversion of unproductive sites into habitats

Recommended

ExampleExample

Example Unproductive SitesExample Unproductive Sites

AF 6.1AF 6.1

Is there a complaint procedure available relating to issues Is there a complaint procedure available relating to issues covered by the GLOBALGAP standard?covered by the GLOBALGAP standard?

Major Must

There needs to be a complaint form for There needs to be a complaint form for people to fill out and a procedure that will people to fill out and a procedure that will be followed when one is. This can be on the be followed when one is. This can be on the same paper or be separate.same paper or be separate.

AF 6.2AF 6.2 Does the complaints procedure ensure that complaints are Does the complaints procedure ensure that complaints are

adequately recorded, studied and followed up including a adequately recorded, studied and followed up including a record of actions taken?record of actions taken?

Major Must

Complaint ProceduresComplaint Procedures

Complaint FormComplaint Form

AF 7.1AF 7.1

Do all producers have a documented recall procedure to Do all producers have a documented recall procedure to manage the withdrawal of registered products from the manage the withdrawal of registered products from the marketmarket

Dated written recall procedures.Dated written recall procedures.

Major Must

ExampleExample

CB 1.1CB 1.1

Is GLOBALGAP registered product traceable back to and Is GLOBALGAP registered product traceable back to and track able from the registered farm (and other relevant track able from the registered farm (and other relevant registered areas) where it has been grown?registered areas) where it has been grown?

This is related to the last question. Explain how This is related to the last question. Explain how you track your cropyou track your crop

Field to ForkField to Fork

Major Must

CB 2.1.2CB 2.1.2

Are quality guarantees or certified production guarantees Are quality guarantees or certified production guarantees documented for purchased propagation material?documented for purchased propagation material?

Seed certificateSeed certificate Some kind of proof of planting material Some kind of proof of planting material

qualityquality

Minor Must

CB 2.1.4CB 2.1.4

Are plant health quality control systems operational for in-Are plant health quality control systems operational for in-house nursery propagation?house nursery propagation?

What is done in the nursery to ensure that the What is done in the nursery to ensure that the plants are quality?plants are quality?

N/A if you don’t grow your own seedlingsN/A if you don’t grow your own seedlings

Minor Must

CB 2.2.1CB 2.2.1

Does the producer consider pest and disease Does the producer consider pest and disease resistance/tolerance characteristics during variety selection?resistance/tolerance characteristics during variety selection?

Minor Must

Do some kind of research and write up a Do some kind of research and write up a document concerning the varieties you chose document concerning the varieties you chose and why. and why. Resistance to NematodesResistance to Nematodes Good YieldGood Yield Quality potatoQuality potato

CB 2.3.1CB 2.3.1

Is the use of seed/annual rootstocks treatments recorded?Is the use of seed/annual rootstocks treatments recorded?

N/A if none are usedN/A if none are used Otherwise include:Otherwise include:

Product nameProduct name Target pest/diseaseTarget pest/disease

Minor Must

CB 2.3.2CB 2.3.2

Are plant protection product treatments on in-house nursery Are plant protection product treatments on in-house nursery propagation material applied during the plant propagation propagation material applied during the plant propagation period recorded?period recorded?

N/A if none used or if you don’t have a N/A if none used or if you don’t have a nursery for sweet potatoes.nursery for sweet potatoes.

Must show records of applications. Must show records of applications. Must prove that chemicals used are allowed Must prove that chemicals used are allowed

both in the US and in the country of exportboth in the US and in the country of exportMinor Must

CB 2.4.1CB 2.4.1

Does the producer keep records on sowing/planting Does the producer keep records on sowing/planting methods, see/planting rate, sowing/planting date?methods, see/planting rate, sowing/planting date?

Minor Must

Planting recordsPlanting records

      Plant   Crop    

Tract FSN Farm Name Date spacing Acres Seed Variety

5477 11487 Ann Thornton 5/19 15 8.70 WF Covington

5477 11487 Ann Thornton 5/19 15 8.90 WF Covington

5477 11487 Ann Thornton 5/20 15 21.6 WF Covington

5477 11487 Ann Thornton-grain bin 5/20 15 12.2 WF Covington

5477 11487 Ann Thornton-cows 5/20 15-12 23.8 WF Covington

5711   Lois Flowers 5/21 15 12.3 WF Covington

5710   Clarence Jordan 5/22 15 37.5 WF Covington

4627 16348 George 5/22 12 20.6 Bat Covington

5693 16348 Wendell 5/23 12 5 Bat Covington

4627/5693 16348 Wendell 5/23 12 7.1 Bat Covington

4827   David Jordan 5/23 12 16.1 Bat Covington

4845   Tyndall 5/24 12 13.5 Bat Covington

4845   Tyndall 5/24 12 19.7 Bat Covington

CB 2.5 GMO’sCB 2.5 GMO’s

N/A

CB 5.1.1CB 5.1.1

Is the application of all fertilizer and manure timed to Is the application of all fertilizer and manure timed to maximize the efficacy and/or uptake by target crops?maximize the efficacy and/or uptake by target crops?

Crop Profile NCDACrop Profile NCDA http://www.ipmcenters.org/cropprofiles/docs/ncsweetpotatoes.pdfhttp://www.ipmcenters.org/cropprofiles/docs/ncsweetpotatoes.pdf http://www.ncsu.edu/sustainable/profiles/c18swpot.htmlhttp://www.ncsu.edu/sustainable/profiles/c18swpot.html

Extension informationExtension information NC Ag Chem ManualNC Ag Chem Manual

Minor Must

CB 5.2.1CB 5.2.1 Are recommendations for application of fertilizers (organic Are recommendations for application of fertilizers (organic

or inorganic) given by competent, qualified advisers holding or inorganic) given by competent, qualified advisers holding a recognized national certificate or similar? Do producers a recognized national certificate or similar? Do producers who use outside professional help (advisers and consultants) who use outside professional help (advisers and consultants) regarding the use of fertilizers satisfy themselves that the regarding the use of fertilizers satisfy themselves that the people on whom they rely are competent to provide that people on whom they rely are competent to provide that advice?advice?

Extension AgencyExtension Agency ConsultantsConsultants

Minor Must

CB 5.2.2CB 5.2.2

Where such advisors are not used, are producers able to Where such advisors are not used, are producers able to demonstrate their competence and knowledge?demonstrate their competence and knowledge?

TrainingTraining ExperienceExperience Anything measurableAnything measurable

Minor Must

CB 5.3 Fertilizer Application CB 5.3 Fertilizer Application RecordsRecords

5.3.1 Have all applications of soil and foliar fertilizers, both 5.3.1 Have all applications of soil and foliar fertilizers, both organic and inorganic been recorded including organic and inorganic been recorded including field, field, orchard or greenhouse referenceorchard or greenhouse reference??

5.3.2 Have all application 5.3.2 Have all application datesdates of soil and foliar fertilizers, of soil and foliar fertilizers, both organic and inorganic, been recorded?both organic and inorganic, been recorded?

5.3.3 Have all applications of soil and foliar fertilizers, both 5.3.3 Have all applications of soil and foliar fertilizers, both organic and inorganic, been recorded including organic and inorganic, been recorded including applied applied fertilizer typesfertilizer types??

Minor Must

CB 5.3 Fertilizer Application CB 5.3 Fertilizer Application RecordsRecords

5.3.4 Have all 5.3.4 Have all applied quantitiesapplied quantities of soil and foliar of soil and foliar fertilizers, both organic and inorganic, been recordedfertilizers, both organic and inorganic, been recorded

5.3.5 Have all applications of soil and foliar fertilizers, both 5.3.5 Have all applications of soil and foliar fertilizers, both organic and inorganic, been recorded including the organic and inorganic, been recorded including the method method of applicationof application??

5.3.6 Have all applications of soil and foliar fertilizers, both 5.3.6 Have all applications of soil and foliar fertilizers, both organic and inorganic, been recorded including the operator organic and inorganic, been recorded including the operator details?details?

Minor Must

CB 5.4.1CB 5.4.1

Is fertilizer application machinery kept in good condition Is fertilizer application machinery kept in good condition and verified annually to ensure accurate fertilizer and verified annually to ensure accurate fertilizer application?application?

Maintenance records or invoices of spare partsMaintenance records or invoices of spare parts Documented records of calibration by a Documented records of calibration by a

technically responsible person within 12 technically responsible person within 12 monthsmonths

Minor Must

CB 5.5 Fertilizer StockCB 5.5 Fertilizer Stock

5.5.1 Is there an inorganic fertilizer stock 5.5.1 Is there an inorganic fertilizer stock inventory or inventory or record of userecord of use up to date and available on the farm? up to date and available on the farm?

5.5.2 Are inorganic fertilizers 5.5.2 Are inorganic fertilizers storedstored separatelyseparately from plant from plant protection products?protection products?

5.5.3 Are inorganic fertilizers stored in a 5.5.3 Are inorganic fertilizers stored in a covered areacovered area??

5.5.4 Are inorganic fertilizers stored in a 5.5.4 Are inorganic fertilizers stored in a clean areaclean area??

CB 5.5 Fertilizer StockCB 5.5 Fertilizer Stock 5.5.5 Are inorganic fertilizers stored in a 5.5.5 Are inorganic fertilizers stored in a drydry area? area?

5.5.6 Are inorganic fertilizers stored in an appropriate 5.5.6 Are inorganic fertilizers stored in an appropriate manner, which reduces the risk of manner, which reduces the risk of contamination contamination of water of water sourcessources

5.5.7 Are 5.5.7 Are organicorganic fertilizers stored in an appropriate fertilizers stored in an appropriate manner, which reduces the risk of manner, which reduces the risk of contaminationcontamination of the of the environment?environment?

5.5.8 Are inorganic and organic fertilizers stored separate 5.5.8 Are inorganic and organic fertilizers stored separate from fresh produce/tea/coffee/cherries?from fresh produce/tea/coffee/cherries?

CB 5.7.1CB 5.7.1

Are purchased inorganic fertilizers accompanied by Are purchased inorganic fertilizers accompanied by documentary evidence of nutrient content (N-P-K)?documentary evidence of nutrient content (N-P-K)?

InvoicesInvoices Straight from dealership/distributorStraight from dealership/distributor

Minor Must

CB 6.2.1CB 6.2.1

Can the producer justify the method of irrigation used in Can the producer justify the method of irrigation used in light of water conservation?light of water conservation?

What kind of irrigation do you useWhat kind of irrigation do you use How does that type conserve water while How does that type conserve water while

keeping within GAPkeeping within GAP

Minor Must

CB 7.2CB 7.2 Can the producer show evidence of implementation of at Can the producer show evidence of implementation of at

least one activity that falls in the category of “Prevention”?least one activity that falls in the category of “Prevention”?

Cultivation methodsCultivation methods Variety choiceVariety choice Crop rotationCrop rotation Prefer no chemicalsPrefer no chemicals

Minor Must

CB 7.3CB 7.3

Can the producer show evidence of implementation of at Can the producer show evidence of implementation of at least one activity that falls in the category of “Observation least one activity that falls in the category of “Observation and Monitoring”?and Monitoring”?

ScoutingScouting Insect trapsInsect traps

Minor Must

CB 7.4CB 7.4

Can the producer show evidence of implementation of at Can the producer show evidence of implementation of at least one activity that falls in the category of “intervention”?least one activity that falls in the category of “intervention”?

Prefer non-chemicalPrefer non-chemical

Minor Must

CB 7.5CB 7.5

Where plant protection products have been used, has Where plant protection products have been used, has protection been achieved with the appropriate minimum protection been achieved with the appropriate minimum input?input?

All plant protection product inputs are All plant protection product inputs are documented and include written justifications.documented and include written justifications.

Minor Must

CB 7.6CB 7.6

Have anti-resistance label recommendations been followed Have anti-resistance label recommendations been followed to maintain the effectiveness of available plant protection to maintain the effectiveness of available plant protection products?products?

Chemical rotationChemical rotation IPMIPM Labels and NC Ag Chem ManualLabels and NC Ag Chem Manual

Minor Must

CB 8.1.2CB 8.1.2

Do producers only use plant protection products that are Do producers only use plant protection products that are registered in the country of use for the target crop where registered in the country of use for the target crop where such official registration scheme exists?such official registration scheme exists?

NC Ag Chem ManualNC Ag Chem Manual Chemical LabelsChemical Labels

Major Must

CB 8.1.4CB 8.1.4

Is a current list kept of plant protection products that are Is a current list kept of plant protection products that are used and approved for use on crops being grown?used and approved for use on crops being grown?

NC Ag Chem ManualNC Ag Chem Manual

Minor Must

CB 8.1.5CB 8.1.5

Is there a process that prevents chemicals that are banned in Is there a process that prevents chemicals that are banned in the EU from being used on crops destined for sale in the the EU from being used on crops destined for sale in the EU?EU?

Online reportsOnline reports http://www.pesticideinfo.org/Search_Countriehttp://www.pesticideinfo.org/Search_Countrie

s.jsps.jsp Create a written planCreate a written plan

Major Must

CB 8.2 Records of ApplicationsCB 8.2 Records of Applications

8.2.1 Have all the plant protection product applications been 8.2.1 Have all the plant protection product applications been recorded including the recorded including the crop name and/or varietycrop name and/or variety??

8.2.2 Have all the plant protection product applications been 8.2.2 Have all the plant protection product applications been recorded including the application recorded including the application locationlocation??

8.2.3 Have all the PPP applications been recorded including 8.2.3 Have all the PPP applications been recorded including application application datedate??

8.2.4 Have all the plant protection product applications been 8.2.4 Have all the plant protection product applications been recorded including the recorded including the product trade nameproduct trade name??

CB 8.2 Records of ApplicationsCB 8.2 Records of Applications 8.2.5 Has the 8.2.5 Has the operatoroperator been identified for plant protection been identified for plant protection

product applications?product applications?

8.2.6 Have all the PPP applications been recorded including 8.2.6 Have all the PPP applications been recorded including justificationjustification for application? for application?

8.2.7 Have all the PPP applications been recorded including 8.2.7 Have all the PPP applications been recorded including the the technical authorizationtechnical authorization for application? for application?

CB 8.2 Records of ApplicationsCB 8.2 Records of Applications 8.2.8 Have all the PPP applications been recorded including 8.2.8 Have all the PPP applications been recorded including

appropriate information to identify the appropriate information to identify the product quantity product quantity appliedapplied??

8.2.9 Have all the PPP applications been recorded including 8.2.9 Have all the PPP applications been recorded including the the application machinery application machinery used?used?

8.2.10 Have all the plant PPP applications been recorded 8.2.10 Have all the plant PPP applications been recorded including the including the pre-harvest intervalpre-harvest interval??

PPP RecordsPPP Records6 Gal

Telone PPI Broadcast

      Crop Fumigant       Earliest

Tract FSN Farm Name Acres Date PPI 10 oz Capture 2EC PHI Dig Dates

5477 11487 Ann Thornton 8.70 5/5 14 6/18 65 8/22

5477 11487 Ann Thornton 8.90 5/5 14 6/18 65 8/22

4651 19048 Rob Warren 31.8 5/31 14 6/29 107 10/14

4408 18557 Keith Thornton 24.5 6/4 14 6/29 115 10/22

6652 839 Bradshaw 26.2 6/4 15 6/29 103 10/10

4799 19048 Shelton Wilson 14.6 6/5 15 6/29 116 10/23

12850   Annie Warren 7 6/5 15 6/29 116 10/23

4631   Doris Jones 3.3 6/5 15 6/29 116 10/23

4631   Doris Jones 7.2 6/5 15 6/29 116 10/23

Appilcator: Troy Fullerton

Equipment: CASE MX 130

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Justification TableJustification Table

Sweet Potato Protection Chemistry

             

TradeName

Chemical Name

Rate per Acre

Pre-Planting Interval

Re-entryInterval

Justifica-tion

Pre-harvest Interval

             

             

Telone

1,3-Dichloroprop

ene 6 gal 7 days 5 daysNematode

Control N/A

             

             

Capture 2EC Bifenthrin 10 oz. N/A 24 hours Insect Control 21 days

             

MRL’sMRL’s

Maximum Residue Level testMaximum Residue Level test NCDA if randomly selectedNCDA if randomly selected Private LabPrivate Lab

CB 8.6.1CB 8.6.1

Are the Are the correctcorrect sampling procedures followed? sampling procedures followed?

Sampled by labSampled by lab Official Sampling Procedures: 2002/63/ECOfficial Sampling Procedures: 2002/63/EC

http://www.tarim.gov.tr/AB_Tarim/AB_mevzuat/http://www.tarim.gov.tr/AB_Tarim/AB_mevzuat/gida/ab_mevzuat/2002_63.pdfgida/ab_mevzuat/2002_63.pdf

Minor Must

CB 8.6.2CB 8.6.2

If the producer or producer’s customer able to provide If the producer or producer’s customer able to provide current evidence either of annual (or more frequent) residue current evidence either of annual (or more frequent) residue testing or of participation in a third party plant protection testing or of participation in a third party plant protection product residue monitoring system, which is traceable to the product residue monitoring system, which is traceable to the production location and that covers the plant protection production location and that covers the plant protection products applied to the crop/product?products applied to the crop/product?

Pesticide residue test resultsPesticide residue test results Sampling paperworkSampling paperwork

Major Must

CB 8.6.3CB 8.6.3

Is the producer (or the producer’s customer) able to Is the producer (or the producer’s customer) able to demonstrate information regarding the market where the demonstrate information regarding the market where the producer is intending to trade produce, and the Maximum producer is intending to trade produce, and the Maximum Residue Level (MRL) of that market?Residue Level (MRL) of that market?

Online lists of MRL’sOnline lists of MRL’s http://www.mrldatabase.com/http://www.mrldatabase.com/ https://secure.pesticides.gov.uk/MRLs/https://secure.pesticides.gov.uk/MRLs/

Major Must

CB 8.6.4CB 8.6.4

Has action been taken to meet the MRL’s of the market the Has action been taken to meet the MRL’s of the market the producer is intending to trade his produce in?producer is intending to trade his produce in?

Dated written procedureDated written procedure

Major Must

CB 8.6.5CB 8.6.5

Is an action plan in place in the event of an MRL being Is an action plan in place in the event of an MRL being exceeded, either of the country of production or of the exceeded, either of the country of production or of the countries where produce is intended to be traded incountries where produce is intended to be traded in

Reference can be made to the recall Reference can be made to the recall procedures.procedures.

Major Must

CB 8.6.6CB 8.6.6

Is the laboratory used for residue testing accredited by a Is the laboratory used for residue testing accredited by a competent national authority to ISO 17025 or equivalent competent national authority to ISO 17025 or equivalent standard?standard?

NCDA currently undergoing this certificationNCDA currently undergoing this certification

Major Must

CB 8.7 PPP StorageCB 8.7 PPP Storage 8.7.1 Are PPP’s stored in accordance with 8.7.1 Are PPP’s stored in accordance with locallocal

regulationsregulations??

8.7.2 Are PPP’s stored in a location that is 8.7.2 Are PPP’s stored in a location that is soundsound??

8.7.3 Are PPP’s stored in a location that is 8.7.3 Are PPP’s stored in a location that is securesecure??

8.7.4 Are PPP’s stored in a location that is appropriate to the 8.7.4 Are PPP’s stored in a location that is appropriate to the temperature conditionstemperature conditions??

8.7.5 Are PPP’s stored in a location that is 8.7.5 Are PPP’s stored in a location that is fire-resistantfire-resistant??

CB 8.7 PPP StorageCB 8.7 PPP Storage 8.7.6 Are PPP’s stored in a location that is 8.7.6 Are PPP’s stored in a location that is well ventilated well ventilated

(in case of walk-in storage)? (in case of walk-in storage)?

8.7.7 Are PPP’s stored in a location that is 8.7.7 Are PPP’s stored in a location that is well litwell lit??

8.7.8 Are PPP’s stored in a location that is located 8.7.8 Are PPP’s stored in a location that is located away away from other materialsfrom other materials??

8.7.10 Is the PPP store able to 8.7.10 Is the PPP store able to retain spillageretain spillage??

8.7.12 Are there facilities to 8.7.12 Are there facilities to deal with spillagedeal with spillage??

CB 8.7 PPP StorageCB 8.7 PPP Storage 8.7.13 Are 8.7.13 Are keys keys and and accessaccess to the PPP store limited to to the PPP store limited to

workers with formal training in the handling of PPP’sworkers with formal training in the handling of PPP’s

8.7.14 Is the product 8.7.14 Is the product inventoryinventory documented and readily documented and readily available?available?

8.7.15 Are all PPP’s stored in their 8.7.15 Are all PPP’s stored in their original packageoriginal package??

8.7.17 Are liquids not stored on shelves 8.7.17 Are liquids not stored on shelves above powdersabove powders??

CB 8.7.11CB 8.7.11

Are there facilities for measuring and mixing PPP’s?Are there facilities for measuring and mixing PPP’s?

Can be in fieldCan be in field Accurate measuring equipmentAccurate measuring equipment

Minor Must

CB 8.8.5CB 8.8.5

Are there facilities to deal with accidental operator Are there facilities to deal with accidental operator contamination?contamination?

ShowerShower Eye-wash facilityEye-wash facility Hose Hose

Minor Must

CB 8.9.4CB 8.9.4

Are official collection and disposal systems used when Are official collection and disposal systems used when available? available?

USAg RecyclingUSAg Recycling 1-800-654-31451-800-654-3145

Minor Must

CB 8.10.1CB 8.10.1

Are obsolete PPP’s securely maintained and identified and Are obsolete PPP’s securely maintained and identified and disposed of by authorized or approved channels?disposed of by authorized or approved channels?

DealerDealer EPAEPA Extension agencyExtension agency

Minor Must

FV 2.2 SubstratesFV 2.2 Substrates

N/A

FV 3 IrrigationFV 3 Irrigation

FV 5FV 5

PRODUCE HANDLINGPRODUCE HANDLING

FV 5.6.3FV 5.6.3

Are baits placed in such a manner that non-target species do Are baits placed in such a manner that non-target species do not have access?not have access?

Minor Must

GoldenLEAF Global Gap ProgramGoldenLEAF Global Gap Program

For more information, contactFor more information, contact

Peter ThorntonPeter ThorntonAssistant Director, International MarketingAssistant Director, International Marketing

North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer ServicesNorth Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer ServicesMarketing DivisionMarketing Division

1020 Mail Service Center, Room 411A1020 Mail Service Center, Room 411ARaleigh, NC 27699-1020Raleigh, NC 27699-1020

Office (919)733-7912 ext. 248Office (919)733-7912 ext. 248Cell (919)218-5713Cell (919)218-5713Fax (919)715-0083Fax (919)715-0083

Peter.Thornton@ncagr.govPeter.Thornton@ncagr.govwww.ncagexports.comwww.ncagexports.com