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Justification Comments1 ALL FARM BASE MODULE T11 . 1 RECORD KEEPING AND INTERNAL SELF-ASSESSMENT

T2

1 . 1 . 1Are all records requested during the inspection accessible and kept for aminimum period of time of two years unless longer requirement stated inspecific control points?

Minor Must x

1 . 1 . 2 Does the farmer undertake a minimum of one internal self-assessment peryear against the EUREPGAP Standard? Major Must x

1 . 1 . 3 Has the internal self-assessment been documented and recorded? Major Must x

1 . 1 . 4 Are effective corrective actions taken as a result of non-conformancesdetected in the internal self-assessment? Major Must x

1 . 1 . 5Have any minor must non-compliances that were detected externally in theprevious inspection been addressed through the application of a correctiveaction plan designed to correct them?

Major Must

1 . 2 SITE HISTORY AND SITE MANAGEMENT T2This section is intended to ensure that the land, buildings and other facilities,which constitute the fabric of the farm, are properly managed to ensure thesafe production of food and protection of the environment.

Principle

1 . 2 . 1 Site History T3

1 . 2 . 1 . 1 Are farms and other facilities suitable for the intended purpose, maintained ingood repair and used so as to achieve the objectives of this standard? Minor Must x

1 . 2 . 1 . 2

Is a recording system established for each unit of production or otherarea/location to provide a permanent record of the livestock production and/orother agronomic activities undertaken at those locations? Are these recordskept in an ordered and up-to-date fashion?

Recom.

1 . 2 . 1 . 3Is reference system for each field, yard, plot, livestock building or otherarea/location used in production established and referenced on a farm plan ormap?

Minor Must x

1 . 2 . 1 . 4

Where there is a change of site (i.e. crop or livestock enterprise), is a riskassessment undertaken, taking into account the prior use of the land or siteand all potential impacts of the production on adjacent crops, livestockproduction and other areas?

Minor Must

1 . 2 . 2 Site Management T3

1 . 2 . 2 . 1

Has a management plan been developed setting out strategies to minimise allidentified risks, such as pollution or water table contamination? Are the resultsof this analysis recorded and used to justify that the site in question issuitable?

Recom.






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Justification Comments

1 . 2 . 2 . 2

Does the management plan include planned rotations which are designed tominimise the reliance on Crop Protection Products, optimise the use ofartificial and organic fertiliser, maintain soil structure and condition and tominimise the use of livestock health products, consistent with themaintenance of good livestock welfare?

Recom.

1 . 2 . 3 Pest Control T3

1 . 2 . 3 . 1Are all entry points to buildings containing propagation material, harvestedcrops, livestock, feed or equipment that may come in contact with themsuitably protected to prevent, whenever possible, the ingress of animal pests?

Minor Must

1 . 2 . 3 . 2 Are there site plans with bait points? Minor Must

1 . 2 . 3 . 3 Are baits placed in such a manner that non-target species do not haveaccess? Minor Must

1 . 2 . 3 . 4 Are detailed records of animal pest control inspections and necessary actionstaken kept? Minor Must

1 . 2 . 3 . 5 To avoid establishing a breeding ground for pests and disease, are farmsclear of litter and waste and are there adequate provisions for waste disposal? Major Must

1 . 3 MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT T2

1 . 3 . 1

Are lorries/trucks and trailers carrying crops or stock feed clean and fit for thepurpose of carrying raw materials entering into the food chain, with particularcare given to the cleanliness of dual purpose trailers to preventcontamination?

Major Must

1 . 3 . 2Are all bulk loaders used for loading crops or stock feed cleaned prior to use,with particular care given to the cleanliness of dual purpose loaders, toprevent contamination?

Major Must

1 . 3 . 3 Is crop or forage conditioning equipment serviced and cleaned in accordancewith manufacturers instructions and are records maintained? Minor Must

1 . 4 WORKER HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE T2People are key to the safe and efficient operation of any farm. This section isintended to ensure safe practice in the work place and that all workers:understand, and are competent to perform their duties; are provided withproper equipment to allow them to work safely; and that, in the event ofaccidents, proper and timely assistance can be obtained.

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Justification Comments1 . 4 . 1 Worker Health and Safety T3

1 . 4 . 1 . 1

Do farms with more than 5 workers have a full health and safety policy basedupon a full, written risk assessment? The policy must cover all substancesand situations that may be hazardous to health and include all aspects of thefarm. The risk assessment and policy must be reviewed and updatedwhenever any significant changes occur and at least annually.

Minor Must

1 . 4 . 1 . 2

Do all farms have a full health and safety policy based upon a full, written riskassessment. The policy should cover all substances and situations that maybe hazardous to health and include all aspects of the farm. The riskassessment and policy should be reviewed and updated at least annually.

Recom.

1 . 4 . 1 . 3

The health and safety policy must include details of:- Management of Health and Safety issues;- Procedures for reporting accidents;- Locations of the First Aid Kits and Accident and Dangerous Incidents Book;- worker training requirements;- Safety equipment and protective clothing;- Preventative measures to reduce the exposure of workers to dust, noise,harmful gases and other hazards.- to whom accidents and dangerous incidents should be reported;- how and where to contact the local Doctor, Hospital and other emergencyservices.

Minor Must

1 . 4 . 1 . 4 All workers must be made aware of, and comply with, the requirements of theFarm health and safety policy. Minor Must

1 . 4 . 1 . 5Is all health and safety information provided and/or displayed in a languagethat is appropriate to the nationality of the worker employed/ spoken by theworker?

Minor Must x

1 . 4 . 1 . 6

Is there an Emergency Board situated in a visible location close by thetelephone giving details of:- Farm s map reference?- Directions from nearest fire station?- Location of fire extinguishers?- Location of water sources for fire fighting?- Location of emergency cut-offs for electricity, gas and water supplies?- Emergency telephone number of electricity supplier?- Emergency telephone number of water supplier?

Recom.






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Justification Comments1 . 4 . 2 Training T3

1 . 4 . 2 . 1

Are all workers adequately trained and instructed commensurate with theiractivity?

All workers performing tasks, including making management decisions andundertaking operations, which can have a significant impact on the consumer,operator, environment and the livestock or crop, must be competent on thebasis of the following: appropriate education, training, acquired knowledgeand/or experience (acquired knowledge and/or experience only for farms withless than 5 workers).Areas covered include for livestock:- Animal welfare- Appropriate medicine usage- Animal nutrition- Farm waste(The criteria above are covered in both the Pig EUREPGAP Standard clause8.10.1 and the Poultry EUREPGAP Standard clause 9.14.1 )Areas covered include for Combinable crops:- Use of pesticides- Use of fertilizersThe above compliance criteria are referred throughout the EurepgapCombinable Crops and Fruit and Vegetables Modules.

The objectives of this standard/protocol should be communicated to eachworkers.

Minor Must x

1 . 4 . 2 . 2

All workers handling and/or administering medicines, chemicals, disinfectantsor other hazardous substances and all workers operating dangerous orcomplex equipment must have certificates of competence, and/or details ofother such qualifications when required by local law for particular tasks.

Minor Must x






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1 . 4 . 2 . 3

The farm s hygiene standards must be documented and adopted by workerson farms with more than 5 workers and no poultry (specifically covered in thepoultry module) Workers must receive basic training in the farm s hygienerequirements. Examples of training subjects are:- the need for hand cleaning;- the covering of skin cuts;- confinement of smoking, eating and drinking to the appropriate areas;- notification of any relevant infections or conditions;- the use of suitable protective clothing.

Minor Must

1 . 4 . 3 Hazards, First Aid, Data Sheets, Protective Clothing/Equipment T3

1 . 4 . 3 . 1 Are manufacturers data sheets or other applicable information held for allsubstances used that are hazardous to worker health. Minor Must

1 . 4 . 3 . 2 Are First Aid boxes present at all permanent sites and in the vicinity of field-work? Minor Must x

1 . 4 . 3 . 3 Are hazards clearly identified by warning signs and placed where appropriate. Minor Must x

1 . 4 . 3 . 4Is protective equipment available where necessary to all workers (includingsubcontractors)? Do workers wear appropriate respiratory, ear and eyeprotection devices where necessary?

Minor Must x

1 . 4 . 4 Worker Welfare T3

1 . 4 . 4 . 1Do all farms with more than 5 workers have a member of management who isclearly identifiable as responsible for worker, health, safety and welfareissues?

Minor Must

1 . 4 . 4 . 2

Are, on all farms with more than 5 workers, management of the siteencouraged to hold regular, two-way communication meetings with theirworkers where issues affecting the business or related to worker health,safety and welfare can be discussed openly? Are records from such meetingavailable as proof that management is listening to workers concerns?

Recom.

1 . 4 . 4 . 3 Are on site living quarters habitable and have the basic services and facilities? Minor Must

1 . 5 WASTE AND POLLUTION MANAGEMENT, RECYCLINGAND RE-USE T2

1 . 5 . 1 Energy Efficiency T3

1 . 5 . 1 . 1 Do all farms take measures to optimise energy use and minimise waste? Recom.






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Justification Comments1 . 5 . 2 Identification of Waste and Pollutants T3

1 . 5 . 2 . 1 Do all farms have a written Farm Waste Management Plan to prevent thecontamination of the air, soil and/or water with harmful pollutants? Recom.

1 . 5 . 2 . 2 Have all possible waste products been identified in all areas of the business? Recom.

1 . 5 . 2 . 3 Have potential sources of pollution been identified? Recom.1 . 5 . 3 Waste and Pollution Action Plan T3

1 . 5 . 3 . 1

Is there a documented plan to avoid or reduce wastage and pollution andavoid the use of landfill or burning, by waste recycling? Are organic wastescomposted on the farm and utilised for soil-conditioning, provided there is norisk of disease carry-over?

Recom.

1 . 5 . 3 . 2 Has this waste management plan been implemented? Recom.1 . 5 . 3 . 3 Are the farm and premises clear of litter and waste? Minor Must1 . 5 . 3 . 4 Do the premises have adequate provisions for waste disposal? Recom.1 . 6 ENVIRONMENT ISSUES T21 . 6 . 1 Impact of Farming on the Environment T3

1 . 6 . 1 . 1 Does the farmer understand and assess the impact of farming activities onthe environment? Minor Must

1 . 6 . 1 . 2 Has the farmer considered how he/she can enhance the environment for thebenefit of the local community and flora and fauna? Recom.

1 . 6 . 1 . 3 To protect the environment, is no water abstracted from unsustainablesources? Recom.

1 . 6 . 1 . 4 Has advice on abstraction been sought from water authorities? Minor Must1 . 6 . 2 Wildlife and Conservation Policy T3

1 . 6 . 2 . 1Is a key aim the enhancement of the environment and biodiversity on the farmthrough a conservation management plan, either as a regional activity or anindividual one?

Recom.

1 . 6 . 2 . 2 Does each farmer have a management of wildlife and conservation policy planfor his/her enterprise? Minor Must

1 . 6 . 2 . 3 Is this policy compatible with sustainable commercial agricultural productionand does it minimise environmental impact of the agricultural activity? Recom.

1 . 6 . 2 . 4 Does the plan contemplate the undertaking of a baseline audit to understandexisting animal and plant diversity on the farm? Recom.

1 . 6 . 2 . 5 Does the plan contemplate taking action to avoid damage and deterioration ofhabitats on the farm? Recom.

1 . 6 . 2 . 6 Does the plan contemplate the creation of an action plan to enhance habitatsand increase bio-diversity on the farm? Recom.






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Justification Comments1 . 6 . 3 Unproductive Sites T3

1 . 6 . 3 . 1Has consideration been given to the conversion of unproductive sites (e.g. lowlying wet areas, woodlands, headland strip or areas of impoverished soil) toconservation areas for the encouragement of natural flora and fauna?

Recom.

1 . 7 COMPLAINTS T21 . 7 . 1 Is there a complaint form available relating to issues of compliance withEUREPGAP standard? Major Must x

1 . 7 . 2 Does the complaints procedure ensure that complaints are adequatelyrecorded, studied and followed up including a record of actions taken? Major Must x

2 CROPS BASE MODULE T12 . 1 TRACEABILITY T22 . 1 . 1 Is EUREPGAP registered product traceable back to and trackable from theregistered farm where it has been grown? Major Must x

2 . 2 VARIETIES, SEEDS AND ROOTSTOCKS T22 . 2 . 1 Pest and Disease Resistance T3

2 . 2 . 1 . 1 Do the varieties grown have resistance/tolerance to commercially importantpests and diseases? Recom.

2 . 2 . 2 Seed Treatments and Dressings T32 . 2 . 2 . 1 Is the use of seed treatments recorded? Minor Must2 . 2 . 3 Sowing/Planting T3

2 . 2 . 3 . 1 Does the farmer keep records on sowing/planting methods, seed/plantingrate, and sowing/planting date? Recom.

2 . 2 . 4 Genetically Modified Organisms T3

2 . 2 . 4 . 1 Does the planting of GMO's comply with all applicable legislation in thecountry of production? Major Must

2 . 2 . 4 . 2 Is there documentation available of any planting, use or production ofregistered products derived from genetic modification? Minor Must

2 . 3 SOIL AND SUBSTRATE MANAGEMENT T22 . 3 . 1 Soil Mapping T32 . 3 . 1 . 1 Have soil maps been prepared for the farm? Recom.2 . 3 . 2 Cultivation T3

2 . 3 . 2 . 1 Have techniques been used that are proven to improve or maintain soilstructure, and to avoid soil compaction? Recom.

2 . 3 . 3 Soil Erosion T3

2 . 3 . 3 . 1 Are field cultivation techniques used to reduce the possibility of soil erosion? Minor Must






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Justification Comments2 . 4 FERTILISER USE T22 . 4 . 1 Advice on Quantity and Type of Fertiliser T3

2 . 4 . 1 . 1

Are recommendations for application of fertilisers (organic or inorganic) givenby competent, qualified advisers holding a recognised national certificate orsimilar? Do farmers who use outside professional help (advisers andconsultants) regarding the use of fertilisers satisfy themselves that the peopleon whom they rely are competent to provide that advice?

Minor Must

2 . 4 . 1 . 2 Where such advisers are not used, are farmers able to demonstrate theircompetence and knowledge? Minor Must

2 . 4 . 2 Records of Application T3

2 . 4 . 2 . 1 Have all applications of soil and foliar fertilizers, both organic and inorganic,been recorded including field, orchard or greenhouse reference? Minor Must x

2 . 4 . 2 . 2 Have all application dates of soil and foliar fertilizers, both organic andinorganic, been recorded? Minor Must x

2 . 4 . 2 . 3 Have all applications of soil and foliar fertilizers, both organic and inorganic,been recorded including applied fertilizer types? Minor Must x

2 . 4 . 2 . 4 Have all applied quantities of soil and foliar fertilizers, both organic andinorganic, been recorded? Minor Must x

2 . 4 . 2 . 5 Have all applications of soil and foliar fertilizers, both organic and inorganic,been recorded including the method of application? Minor Must x

2 . 4 . 2 . 6 Have all applications of soil and foliar fertilizers, both organic and inorganic,been recorded including the operator details? Minor Must x






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Justification Comments2 . 4 . 3 Application Machinery T32 . 4 . 3 . 1 Is fertilizer application machinery kept in good condition? Minor Must

2 . 4 . 3 . 2 Is inorganic fertilizer application machinery verified annually to ensureaccurate fertilizer delivery? Minor Must

2 . 4 . 4 Fertiliser Storage T3

2 . 4 . 4 . 1 Is there an inorganic fertilizer stock inventory up to date and available on thefarm? Minor Must

2 . 4 . 4 . 2 Are inorganic fertilizers stored separately from crop protection products? Minor Must

2 . 4 . 4 . 3 Are inorganic fertilizers stored in a covered area? Minor Must2 . 4 . 4 . 4 Are inorganic fertilizers stored in a clean area? Minor Must2 . 4 . 4 . 5 Are inorganic fertilizers stored in a dry area? Minor Must

2 . 4 . 4 . 6 Are inorganic fertilizers stored in an appropriate manner, which reduces therisk of contamination of water courses? Minor Must

2 . 4 . 4 . 7 Are inorganic and organic fertilizers stored separate from produce and plantpropagation material? Major Must

2 . 4 . 4 . 8 Are inorganic and organic fertilizers stored in an appropriate manner, whichreduces the risk of contamination of the environment? Minor Must

2 . 4 . 5 Organic Fertiliser T32 . 4 . 5 . 1 Is human sewage sludge not used on the farm? Major Must x

2 . 4 . 5 . 2 Has a risk assessment been carried out for organic fertilizer which considersits source and characteristics, before application? Minor Must

2 . 4 . 5 . 3 Has account been taken of the nutrient contribution of organic fertilizerapplications? Recom.

2 . 5 IRRIGATION/FERTIGATION T22 . 5 . 1 Quality of Irrigation Water T3

2 . 5 . 1 . 1 Is or has untreated sewage water not been used for irrigation/fertigation? Major Must x

2 . 5 . 1 . 2 Has an annual risk assessment for irrigation/fertigation water pollution beencompleted? Minor Must

2 . 5 . 1 . 3 Are records of irrigation water usage maintained? Minor Must






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Justification Comments2 . 6 CROP PROTECTION T22 . 6 . 1 Basic Elements of Crop Protection T3

2 . 6 . 1 . 1 Has the protection of crops against pests, diseases and weeds been achievedwith the appropriate minimum crop protection product input? Minor Must x

2 . 6 . 1 . 2 Do farmers apply recognised IPM techniques? Recom.

2 . 6 . 1 . 3 Have anti-resistance recommendations been followed to maintain theeffectiveness of available crop protection products? Minor Must

2 . 6 . 2 Choice of Chemicals T3

2 . 6 . 2 . 1 Is the crop protection product applied appropriate for the target asrecommended on the product label? Major Must x

2 . 6 . 2 . 2Do farmers only use crop protection products that are registered in thecountry of use for the target crop where such official registration schemeexists?

Major Must x

2 . 6 . 2 . 3 Is a current list kept of Crop Protection Products that are used and approvedfor use on crops being grown? Minor Must x

2 . 6 . 2 . 4 Does this list take account of any changes in local and national cropprotection product legislation? Minor Must x

2 . 6 . 2 . 5 Are chemicals, banned in the European Union, not used on crops destined forsale in the European Union? Major Must

2 . 6 . 2 . 6 If the choice of crop protection products is made by advisers, can theydemonstrate competence? Major Must

2 . 6 . 2 . 7 If the choice of crop protection products is made by the farmer, cancompetence and knowledge be demonstrated? Major Must

2 . 6 . 2 . 8Is the correct application rate of the crop protection product for the crop to betreated accurately calculated, prepared and recorded, following labelinstructions?

Minor Must x

2 . 6 . 3 Records of Application T3

2 . 6 . 3 . 1 Have all the crop protection product applications been recorded including thecrop name and variety? Major Must x

2 . 6 . 3 . 2 Have all the crop protection product applications been recorded including theapplication location? Major Must x

2 . 6 . 3 . 3 Have all the crop protection product applications been recorded includingapplication date? Major Must x

2 . 6 . 3 . 4 Have all the crop protection product applications been recorded including theproduct trade name and active ingredient(s)? Major Must x

2 . 6 . 3 . 5 Has the operator been identified for crop protection product applications? Minor Must x

2 . 6 . 3 . 6 Have all the crop protection product applications been recorded includingjustification for application? Minor Must x






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2 . 6 . 3 . 7 Have all the crop protection product applications been recorded including thetechnical authorisation for application? Minor Must x

2 . 6 . 3 . 8 Have all the crop protection product applications been recorded includingappropriate information to identify the product quantity applied? Minor Must x

2 . 6 . 3 . 9 Have all the crop protection product applications been recorded including theapplication machinery used? Minor Must x

2 . 6 . 3 . 10 Have all the crop protection product applications been recorded including thepre-harvest interval? Major Must x

2 . 6 . 4 Pre-Harvest Interval T32 . 6 . 4 . 1 Have the registered pre-harvest intervals been observed? Major Must2 . 6 . 5 Application Equipment T32 . 6 . 5 . 1 Is application equipment kept in good condition? Minor Must x2 . 6 . 5 . 2 Is the application equipment verified annually? Minor Must x

2 . 6 . 5 . 3 When mixing crop protection products, are the correct handling and fillingprocedures, followed as stated on the label? Minor Must x

2 . 6 . 6 Disposal of Surplus Application Mix T3

2 . 6 . 6 . 1

Is surplus application mix or tank washings disposed of according to nationalor local law, where it exists, or in its absence according to points 2.6.6.2 and2.6.6.3, either of which in this case must be complied with in order to complywith this minor must?

Minor Must x

2 . 6 . 6 . 2Is surplus application mix or tank washings applied over an untreated part ofthe crop, as long as the recommended dose is not exceeded and recordskept?

Recom.

2 . 6 . 6 . 3 Are surplus application mixes or tank washings applied onto designated fallowland, where legally allowed, and records kept? Recom.

2 . 6 . 7 Crop Protection Product Residue Analysis T3

2 . 6 . 7 . 1 Are the farmer and/or supplier able to provide evidence of residue testing? Major Must x

2 . 6 . 7 . 2Is an action plan in place in the event of a maximum residue level (MRL) beingexceeded, either of the country of production or of the countries whereproduce is intended to be traded in?

Major Must

2 . 6 . 7 . 3 Are the correct sampling procedures followed? Recom.

2 . 6 . 7 . 4 Is the laboratory used for residue testing accredited by a competent nationalauthority to ISO 17025 or equivalent standard? Minor Must

2 . 6 . 8 Crop Protection Product Storage and Handling T3

2 . 6 . 8 . 1 Are crop protection products stored in accordance with local regulations? Major Must

2 . 6 . 8 . 2 Are crop protection products stored in a location that is sound? Minor Must x2 . 6 . 8 . 3 Are crop protection products stored in a location that is secure? Minor Must x






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2 . 6 . 8 . 4 Are crop protection products stored in a location that is appropriate to thetemperature conditions? Minor Must x

2 . 6 . 8 . 5 Are crop protection products stored in a location that is fire-resistant? Minor Must x

2 . 6 . 8 . 6 Are crop protection products stored in a location that is well ventilated (in caseof walk-in storage)? Minor Must x

2 . 6 . 8 . 7 Are crop protection products stored in a location that is well lit? Minor Must x

2 . 6 . 8 . 8 Are crop protection products stored in a location that is located away fromother materials? Minor Must x

2 . 6 . 8 . 9 Is all crop protection product storage shelving made of non-absorbentmaterial? Recom.

2 . 6 . 8 . 10 Is the crop protection product store able to retain spillage? Minor Must x2 . 6 . 8 . 11 Are there facilities for measuring crop protection products? Minor Must2 . 6 . 8 . 12 Are there facilities for mixing crop protection products? Minor Must x2 . 6 . 8 . 13 Are there facilities to deal with spillage? Minor Must

2 . 6 . 8 . 14 Are keys and access to the crop protection product store limited to workerswith formal training in the handling of crop protection products? Minor Must x

2 . 6 . 8 . 15 Is the product inventory documented and readily available? Minor Must2 . 6 . 8 . 16 Are all crop protection products stored in their original package? Minor Must x

2 . 6 . 8 . 17Are only those crop protection products that are approved for use on thecrops grown in the crop rotation stored separated within the crop protectionproduct store?

Minor Must

2 . 6 . 8 . 18 Are liquids not stored on shelves above powders? Minor Must x2 . 6 . 9 Empty Crop Protection Product Containers T32 . 6 . 9 . 1 Are empty crop protection product containers not re-used? Minor Must x

2 . 6 . 9 . 2 Does disposal of empty crop protection product containers occur in a mannerthat avoids exposure to humans? Minor Must x

2 . 6 . 9 . 3 Does disposal of empty crop protection product containers occur in a mannerthat avoids contamination of the environment? Minor Must x

2 . 6 . 9 . 4 Are official collection and disposal systems used? Minor Must

2 . 6 . 9 . 5Are containers not re-used, and where a collection system exists are theyadequately stored, labelled and handled according to the rules of a collectionsystem?

Minor Must x

2 . 6 . 9 . 6 Are empty containers rinsed either via the use of an integrated pressure-rinsing device on the application equipment, or at least three times with water? Minor Must x

2 . 6 . 9 . 7 Is the rinsate from empty containers returned to the application equipmenttank? Minor Must x

2 . 6 . 9 . 8 Are empty containers kept secure until disposal is possible? Minor Must

2 . 6 . 9 . 9 Are all local regulations regarding disposal or destruction of containersobserved? Major Must






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Justification Comments2 . 6 . 10 Obsolete Crop Protection Products T3

2 . 6 . 10 . 1 Are obsolete crop protection products securely maintained and identified anddisposed of by authorised or approved channels? Minor Must

2 . 7 HARVESTED CROP/PRODUCE HANDLING T22 . 7 . 1 Hygiene T3

2 . 7 . 1 . 1 Has a hygiene risk analysis been performed for the harvested crop handlingprocess? Minor Must

2 . 7 . 1 . 2 Has a hygiene procedure been implemented for the process of harvested crophandling? Minor Must

2 . 7 . 2 Post-Harvest Treatments T32 . 7 . 2 . 1 Are all label instructions observed? Major Must

2 . 7 . 2 . 2Are only biocides, waxes and crop protection products used that are officiallyregistered in the country of use, and for use post-harvest on the harvestedcrop being protected?

Major Must

2 . 7 . 2 . 3Are any biocides, waxes and crop protection products that are banned in theEuropean Union and used on harvested crop destined for sale in theEuropean Union?

Major Must

2 . 7 . 2 . 4Is there a current list of approved post harvest biocides, waxes and cropprotection products that have been or will be considered for use on theproduce?

Major Must

2 . 7 . 2 . 5 Does this list take into account any changes in biocides, waxes and cropprotection products legislation? Major Must

2 . 7 . 2 . 6Is the technically responsible person for the harvested crop handling processable to demonstrate competence and knowledge with regard to the applicationof biocides, waxes and crop protection products?

Major Must

2 . 7 . 2 . 7Have the post-harvest biocides, waxes and crop protection productsapplications been recorded including the harvested crops' identity (i.e. lot orbatch of produce)?

Major Must

2 . 7 . 2 . 8 Has the location of application of the post-harvest biocides, waxes and cropprotection products applications been recorded? Major Must

2 . 7 . 2 . 9Have the application dates of the post-harvest biocide, wax and cropprotection product been recorded? Major Must

2 . 7 . 2 . 10 Has the type of treatment been recorded for the post-harvest biocide, wax andcrop protection product applications? Major Must

2 . 7 . 2 . 11 Has the product trade name of the post-harvest biocide, wax and cropprotection product applications been recorded? Major Must

2 . 7 . 2 . 12 Has the product quantity applied of the post-harvest biocide, waxes and cropprotection product applications been recorded? Major Must

2 . 7 . 2 . 13 Has the operator s name for post-harvest biocide, wax and crop protectionproduct applications been recorded? Minor Must






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2 . 7 . 2 . 14 Has the justification for application for the post-harvest biocide, wax and cropprotection product applications been recorded? Minor Must

2 . 7 . 2 . 15 Are all of the post-harvest crop protection product applications alsoconsidered under points 2.6.7.1, 2, 3 and 4 of this document? Major Must

2 . 7 . 3 Storage of Harvested Crop T3

2 . 7 . 3 . 1 Is the risk of contamination by glass or other physical contaminantsprevented? Major Must

2 . 7 . 3 . 2 Is access of domestic animals and birds to the facilities restricted? Major Must

2 . 7 . 3 . 3 Is a specific storage strategy required for longer term product storage? Major Must

2 . 7 . 3 . 4Is storage adapted to type of product and conditions, is implementation ofbest practice encouraged minimising risk of contamination? Storage may beinside or outside.

Major Must

2 . 7 . 3 . 5

Do harvested crops, susceptible to deterioration and, which are stored formore than a few days in conditions that may lead to their deterioration, haveconditioning? Does long term stored product have a moisture content andtemperature suitable for storage? Damage caused by heating must beavoided.

Minor Must

2 . 7 . 3 . 6 Does the resonsible person have easy access to product storage monitoringdevices if they store harvested crops? Major Must

2 . 7 . 3 . 7 Is product drying equipment regularly maintained in line with manufacturers'instructions and are the dates recorded? Recom.

2 . 7 . 3 . 8 In the case of flat product stores, are hard outside loading areas maintained ina clean and well drained condition? Recom.

2 . 7 . 3 . 9 Is no daylight ingress allowed into longer term storage facilities for productssensitive to light (i.e. potatoes)? Major Must

2 . 8 WORKER HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE T22 . 8 . 1 Protective Clothing/Equipment T32 . 8 . 1 . 1 Is protective clothing cleaned after use? Minor Must

2 . 8 . 1 . 2 Are farmers able to demonstrate that they follow label instructions with regardto use of protective clothing and equipment? Major Must x

2 . 8 . 1 . 3 Is protective clothing and equipment stored separately from crop protectionproducts? Major Must x

2 . 8 . 1 . 4 Are there facilities to deal with operator contamination? Minor Must x






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Justification Comments3 COMBINABLE CROPS MODULE T13 . 1 VARIETIES, SEEDS AND ROOTSTOCKS T23 . 1 . 1 Choice of Variety T3

3 . 1 . 1 . 1 Is the choice of variety based on acceptable agronomic performance in thelocal conditions? Minor Must

3 . 1 . 2 Seed/Rootstock Quality and Origin T3

3 . 1 . 2 . 1Are purchased seeds accompanied by records of variety name, batchnumber, supplier, seed certification details and are seed treatment recordsretained?

Minor Must

3 . 1 . 2 . 2 Do home-saved seed have available records of the identity, source,treatments applied (e.g. cleaning and seed treatments)? Minor Must

3 . 1 . 3 Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) T3

3 . 1 . 3 . 1 Did the farmer inform their direct clients of the GMO status of the product? Major Must

3 . 1 . 3 . 2

Has a risk assessment for handling GM material (crops and trials) beenundertaken and a management plan developed setting out strategies tominimise risks, such as adventitious mixing of adjacent non GM crops andmaintaining product integrity?

Minor Must

3 . 1 . 3 . 3 Are GMO crops handled and stored separately from other crops to avoidadventitious mixing? Major Must

3 . 2 FERTILISER USE T23 . 2 . 1 Choice of Fertilisers T3

3 . 2 . 1 . 1Are any application of fertilisers in excess of national limits avoided? Dofertiliser applications protect surface- and ground-waters from excessivenitrate and phosphate contamination?

Minor Must

3 . 2 . 1 . 2

Are the application of all fertilisers and manure timed to maximise the efficacyand/or uptake by target crops consistent with minimising any adverse impactson non-target species or crops; the environment and surface- and ground-waters?

Minor Must x

3 . 2 . 1 . 3Is an analysis of the levels of nutrients, heavy metals and other potentialpollutants in the manure completed according to risk assessment of thenitrate levels, heavy metals and other pollutants before application?

Recom.

3 . 3 CROP PROTECTION T23 . 3 . 1 Basic Elements of Crop Protection T3

3 . 3 . 1 . 1

Are the applications of all Crop Protection Products timed to maximise theefficacy and/or uptake by target crops, consistent with minimising any adverseimpacts on non-target species or crops, the environment and surface- andground-waters?

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Justification Comments3 . 3 . 2 Choice of Chemicals T3

3 . 3 . 2 . 1 Are restrictions imposed by national or local legislation on crop protectionproduct application methodology complied with? Major Must

3 . 3 . 3 Protective Clothing/Equipment T3

3 . 3 . 3 . 1 Do farmers ensure that Crop Protection Product handlers and workers haveaccess to washing facilities in the vicinity of their work? Minor Must

3 . 4 HARVESTING T23 . 4 . 1 Hygiene T3

3 . 4 . 1 . 1 Do workers receive basic instructions in hygiene before handling cropsdestined for food or feed? Minor Must

3 . 4 . 1 . 2 Do harvest workers have access to clean toilets and hand washing facilities inthe vicinity of their work? Minor Must

3 . 5 HARVESTED CROP HANDLING T23 . 5 . 1 Hygiene T3

3 . 5 . 1 . 1

Are all product store walls, floors and horizontal surfaces of any storage,holding or reception facilities cleaned and where appropriate, washed andinsecticide treated prior to use? Are residues of previous crops cleaned fromall areas including ventilated floors and beneath conveyors?

Major Must

3 . 5 . 1 . 2Where livestock buildings are intended for use as product storage ortemporary holding facilities, are they thoroughly cleaned and power washed atleast 5 weeks prior to storage?

Major Must

3 . 5 . 1 . 3 Are pre-harvest insect trapping in product storage areas carried out todemonstrate that cleaning operations have been successful? Recom.

3 . 5 . 1 . 4If any pre-harvest product store crop protection products are used, are theproduct use, dose rate, date of application, reason for application and operatorrecorded?

Major Must

3 . 5 . 1 . 5Are all equipment used for the harvesting transportation handling, conveyingand loading operations of product thoroughly cleaned, visual evidencepresented and awareness demonstrated by the responsible workers?

Major Must

3 . 5 . 2 Haulage T3

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Justification Comments4 FRUIT AND VEGETABLE MODULE T14 . 1 VARIETIES, SEEDS AND ROOTSTOCKS T24 . 1 . 1 Choice of variety or Rootstock T3

4 . 1 . 1 . 1Is the farmer aware of the importance of effective crop husbandry in relationto the "mother crops" (i.e. the seed producing crop) of the registered productcrop?

Recom.

4 . 1 . 2 Seed/Rootstock Quality T3

4 . 1 . 2 . 1Is there a document that guarantees seed quality (e.g.: free from injuriouspests, diseases, virus, etc. ) and that states variety purity, variety name,batch number and seed vendor?

Recom.

4 . 1 . 3 Propagation Material T3

4 . 1 . 3 . 1 Is purchased propagation material accompanied by officially recognised planthealth certification? Minor Must

4 . 1 . 3 . 2 Is purchased propagation material free of visible signs of pest and disease? Recom.

4 . 1 . 3 . 3 Are quality guarantees or certified production guarantees documented forpurchased propagation material? Minor Must

4 . 1 . 3 . 4 Are plant health quality control systems operational for in-house nurserypropagation? Minor Must

4 . 1 . 3 . 5 Are crop protection product treatments on in-house nursery propagationapplied during the plant propagation period recorded? Minor Must

4 . 2 SITE HISTORY AND SITE MANAGEMENT T24 . 2 . 1 Site History T3

4 . 2 . 1 . 1Is there a risk assessment for new agricultural sites, which shows the site inquestion to be suitable for food production, with regards to food safety,operator health and the environment?

Major Must

4 . 2 . 1 . 2 Is there corrective action plan, setting out strategies to minimise all identifiedrisks in new agricultural sites? Minor Must

4 . 2 . 2 Site Management T3

4 . 2 . 2 . 1 Has recording system been established for each field, orchard, orgreenhouse? Major Must x

4 . 3 SOIL AND SUBSTRATE MANAGEMENT T24 . 3 . 1 Soil Fumigation T34 . 3 . 1 . 1 Is there a written justification for the use of soil fumigants? Minor Must

4 . 3 . 1 . 2 Are alternatives to chemical fumigation explored before resorting to the use ofchemical fumigants? Recom.

4 . 3 . 2 Substrates T3

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4 . 3 . 2 . 2 If chemicals are used to sterilise substrates for reuse, has the location ofsterilisation been recorded? Major Must

4 . 3 . 2 . 3If chemicals are used to sterilise substrates for reuse, has the date ofsterilisation, type of chemical, method of sterilisation and name of the operatorbeen recorded?

Minor Must

4 . 3 . 2 . 4 When substrates are reused, has steaming been used for sterilisation? Recom.

4 . 3 . 2 . 5 Are substrates traceable to the source and do not come from designatedconservation areas? Recom.

4 . 4 FERTILISER USE T24 . 4 . 1 Application Machinery T34 . 4 . 1 . 1 Is fertiliser application machinery kept in good condition? Minor Must

4 . 4 . 1 . 2 Is inorganic fertilizer application machinery verified annually to ensureaccurate fertilizer delivery? Recom.

4 . 4 . 2 Inorganic Fertiliser T3

4 . 4 . 2 . 1 Are purchased inorganic fertilizers accompanied by documentary evidence ofchemical content? Recom.

4 . 5 IRRIGATION/FERTIGATION T24 . 5 . 1 Predicting Irrigation Requirements T3

4 . 5 . 1 . 1 Have systematic methods of prediction been used to calculate the waterrequirement of the crop? Recom.

4 . 5 . 1 . 2 Is predicted rainfall taken into account when calculating irrigation application? Recom.

4 . 5 . 1 . 3 Is evaporation taken into account when calculating irrigation application? Recom.

4 . 5 . 2 Irrigation/Fertigation Method T3

4 . 5 . 2 . 1 Has the most efficient and commercially practical water delivery system beenused to ensure the best utilization of water resources? Recom.

4 . 5 . 2 . 2 Is there a water management plan to optimise water usage and reduce waste? Recom.

4 . 5 . 3 Quality of Irrigation Water T34 . 5 . 3 . 1 Is irrigation water analysed at least once a year? Recom.4 . 5 . 3 . 2 Is the analysis carried out by a suitable laboratory? Recom.4 . 5 . 3 . 3 Does the analysis consider the microbial contaminants? Recom.4 . 5 . 3 . 4 Does the analysis consider the chemical pollutants? Recom.4 . 5 . 3 . 5 Does the analysis consider the heavy metal pollutants? Recom.4 . 5 . 3 . 6 Have any adverse results been acted upon? Recom.






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Justification Comments4 . 6 CROP PROTECTION T24 . 6 . 1 Basic Elements of Crop Protection T3

4 . 6 . 1 . 1 Has assistance with implementation of IPM systems been obtained throughtraining or advice? Minor Must

4 . 6 . 2 Application Equipment T3

4 . 6 . 2 . 1 Is the farmer involved in an independent calibration-certification scheme? Recom.

4 . 6 . 3 Crop Protection Product Residue Analysis T3

4 . 6 . 3 . 1Is the farmer (or his customer) able to demonstrate that he has informationregarding the market in which he is intending to trade his produce, and theMRL restrictions of that market?

Major Must

4 . 6 . 3 . 2 Has action been taken to meet those MRL restrictions of the market thefarmer is intending to trade his produce in? Major Must

4 . 7 HARVESTING T24 . 7 . 1 Hygiene T3

4 . 7 . 1 . 1 Has a hygiene risk analysis been performed for the harvest and pre-farm gatetransport process? Major Must x

4 . 7 . 1 . 2 Has a hygiene procedure been implemented for the harvesting process? Major Must

4 . 7 . 1 . 3 Does the harvesting process hygiene procedure consider containers and toolhandling? Major Must

4 . 7 . 1 . 4Does the harvesting process hygiene procedure consider handling ofharvested produce and produce packed and handled directly in the field,orchard or greenhouse?

Major Must

4 . 7 . 1 . 5 Does the harvesting process hygiene procedure consider on farm producetransportation? Major Must

4 . 7 . 1 . 6 Do harvest workers have access to clean hand washing equipment in thevicinity of their work? Major Must x

4 . 7 . 1 . 7 Do harvest workers have access to clean toilets in the vicinity of their work? Minor Must x

4 . 7 . 2 Packaging/Harvesting Containers on Farm T34 . 7 . 2 . 1 Are produce containers used exclusively for produce? Recom.4 . 7 . 3 Produce packed at point of harvest T3

4 . 7 . 3 . 1 Is ice used in produce handling at point of harvest made with potable waterand handled under sanitary conditions to prevent produce contamination? Recom.

4 . 8 PRODUCE HANDLING T24 . 8 . 1 Hygiene T3

4 . 8 . 1 . 1 Do workers have access to clean toilets and hand washing facilities in thevicinity of their work? Minor Must






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4 . 8 . 1 . 2 Have workers received basic instructions in hygiene before handling produce? Major Must

4 . 8 . 1 . 3 Do the workers implement the hygiene instructions for handling produce? Minor Must

4 . 8 . 2 Post-Harvest Washing T3

4 . 8 . 2 . 1 Is the source of water used for final product washing potable or declaredsuitable by the competent authorities? Major Must

4 . 8 . 2 . 2If water is re-circulated for final product washing, has this water been filteredand are pH, concentration and exposure levels to disinfectant routinelymonitored?

Major Must

4 . 8 . 2 . 3 Is the laboratory carrying out the water analysis a suitable one? Recom.4 . 8 . 3 On farm Facility for Produce Handling and/or Storage T34 . 8 . 3 . 1 Are floors designed to allow and ensure drainage? Recom.

4 . 8 . 3 . 2 Are produce handling facilities and equipment cleaned and maintained so asto prevent contamination? Minor Must

4 . 8 . 3 . 3 Is rejected produce and waste material stored in designated areas, which areroutinely cleaned and disinfected? Recom.

4 . 8 . 3 . 4 Are Cleaning Agents, Lubricants, etc. kept in a designated area, separatefrom produce and materials used to handle produce? Recom.

4 . 8 . 3 . 5Are Cleaning Agents, Lubricants etc. that may come into contact withproduce, approved for application in the food industry, and are dose ratesfollowed correctly?

Minor Must

4 . 8 . 3 . 6 Are there written glass and clear hard plastic handling procedures in place? Recom.

4 . 9 WORKER HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE T24 . 9 . 1 Training T34 . 9 . 1 . 1 Is a record of training kept for each worker? Recom.

4 . 9 . 1 . 2 Is there always at least one person trained in First Aid present on each farmat any one time whenever on-farm activities are being carried out? Recom.

4 . 9 . 1 . 3 Are accident and emergency instructions clearly understood by all workers? Minor Must x

4 . 9 . 1 . 4 Are all subcontractors and visitors aware of the relevant demands on personalhygiene? Recom.

4 . 9 . 2 Facilities, equipment and accident procedures T34 . 9 . 2 . 1 Do accident and emergency procedures exist? Minor Must x

4 . 9 . 2 . 2 Is the accident procedure evident within 10 meters of the crop protectionproduct store? Minor Must x

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Justification Comments4 . 9 . 3 Crop Protection Product Handling T3

4 . 9 . 3 . 1Are the workers who handle and apply crop protection productstrained? Minor Must x

4 . 9 . 3 . 2Are all staff which has contact with crop protection products submittedvoluntarily to annual health checks in line with guidelines laid down in localcodes of practice?

Recom.

4 . 9 . 4 Protective Clothing/Equipment T3

4 . 9 . 4 . 1 Are workers (including subcontractors) equipped with suitable protectiveclothing in accordance with label instructions? Major Must x

4 . 9 . 5 Visitors Safety T3

4 . 9 . 5 . 1 Are all subcontractors and visitors aware of the relevant demands on personalsafety? Minor Must

4 . 10 ENVIRONMENT ISSUES T24 . 10 . 1 Wildlife and Conservation Policy T3

4 . 10 . 1 . 1 Has a conservation management plan been established (either individually oron a regional basis)? Minor Must

5 LIVESTOCK BASE MODULE T1This section sets out the general principles of good practice which apply to alllivestock enterprises. In addition specific requirements recognising the specialneeds of different types of livestock and different types of production systemare set out in individual, enterprise-specific sections of this standard.

Principle

5 . 1 SITE T2

5 . 1 . 1

For Livestock Farms producing forage for own consumption and open airlivestock production, are soil maps for the farm drawn up to aid the planningof rotations and to assist in the proper and optimal use of Crop ProtectionProducts, fertilisers and organic manure?

Recom.

5 . 1 . 2 Are all electrical installations at mains voltage inaccessible to stock, protectedand earthed properly? Minor Must

5 . 1 . 3 Are all electrical installations undertaken by a qualified electrician andappropriate records kept? Recom.

5 . 1 . 4 Are electric fences, where used, managed so as to cause only momentarydiscomfort? Recom.

5 . 1 . 5Are only paints, preservatives, disinfectants and other chemical compoundsthat are approved by the respective regulatory authority and are suitable foruse with livestock used on surfaces accessible to livestock?

Major Must

5 . 1 . 6 Are all paints, preservatives, disinfectants and other chemical compoundsstored away from livestock and feed to prevent contamination? Major Must x






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5 . 1 . 7Does the farm have formal agreement with third parties for the utilisation ofexcess farm produced animal waste in accordance with national legislation oraccepted codes of practice?

Major Must

5 . 2 WORKERS T2

5 . 2 . 1

On livestock farms, are all workers aware of the contingency proceduresrelevant to their enterprise in the event of emergencies which pose a threat tohuman health, food safety or livestock health and welfare? Do thesecontingency procedures cover the event of failure of the feed or water supply?

Minor Must

5 . 2 . 2 Is evidence of the experience, qualifications and training of all workersemployed by the farmer on either a full or part-time basis held by the farmer? Major Must x

5 . 3 LIVESTOCK SOURCING, IDENTIFICATION ANDTRACEABILITY T2

5 . 3 . 1 Do all farms with livestock enterprises maintain a movement record? Major Must x

5 . 3 . 2

Are procedures in place to ensure all livestock, have been born/hatched andreared on a EUREPGAP (or benchmarked scheme) assured farm? NoEUREPGAP approved farms may accommodate both assured and non-assured livestock of the same species.

Major Must x

5 . 3 . 3 Are all livestock individually identified, though not necessarily uniquely (poultrymay have batch ID)? Major Must

5 . 3 . 4 Are procedures in place to demonstrate full traceability of livestock back tofarm of birth/hatching? Recom.

5 . 3 . 5Are all livestock uniquely identified (poultry may have batch ID) and areprocedures in place to demonstrate full traceability back to farm ofbirth/hatching?

Recom.

5 . 3 . 6

Is a mechanism of identification used to identify specific livestock orbatches/houses of livestock requiring or having received treatment (for whichthere is a required period of withdrawal) at least until the withdrawal periodhas been completed?

Major Must x

5 . 3 . 7

Are all livestock accompanied by a despatch note that meets the EUREPGAPstandard and national legal requirements when being transported? Thesedespatch notes are to be used on change of ownership and on movements inexcess of 20 kilometres.

Major Must x

5 . 4 LIVESTOCK FEED AND WATER T25 . 4 . 1 General T3

5 . 4 . 1 . 1Does all livestock have access to sufficient clean water, including whilst atpasture? Are fouled drinking facilities cleaned? Are steps taken to ensuresupplies in extreme weather/climates?

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5 . 4 . 1 . 2 Has purchased feed (except forage) and industry by-products beenmanufactured by, and obtained from, a source approved by EUREPGAP. Major Must

5 . 4 . 1 . 3 Are all home-mixers of feeding stuffs registered with, or approved by, therelevant competent authority? Major Must

5 . 4 . 1 . 4 Are labels of the feedingstuffs kept by the farmer as evidence of feed originand ingredient composition? Major Must

5 . 4 . 1 . 5 Are all purchased stock feed materials traceable to the supplier? Major Must x

5 . 4 . 1 . 6Is forage fed on the farm derived from crops that were produced and certifiedaccording to the relevant EUREPGAP standard (where a standard isavailable)?

Major Must

5 . 4 . 1 . 7 Are protein elements of diets only obtained from vegetables, milk, eggs or fish(fishmeal cannot be fed to ruminants). Major Must

5 . 4 . 1 . 8Did enterprises which mix feed in their own machines draw up a mixtureprotocol for the different mixtures which shows the percentage of thecomponents?

Major Must

5 . 4 . 1 . 9 Is fishmeal only from sustainable and traceable sources permitted? Recom.5 . 4 . 1 . 10 Is there a procedure to deal with residues of medicated feed? Major Must

5 . 4 . 1 . 11 Is there a procedure to ensure that feeding systems are cleaned regularly? Major Must x

5 . 4 . 2 Feed Records T3

5 . 4 . 2 . 1Do documentary records (for example invoices) of feed suppliers from whomfeed materials have been purchased include the type of feed, quantity anddate of delivery?

Major Must

5 . 4 . 2 . 2 Do documentary records of feed suppliers from whom compound feed andother animal feed material have been purchased include the ingredients? Minor Must

5 . 4 . 3 Storage and Provision of Animal Feeds T3

5 . 4 . 3 . 1 Is feed stored separated by type and in conditions which prevent deteriorationand contamination? Minor Must

5 . 4 . 3 . 2 Are all feeding systems receptacles, bins and lorries cleaned regularly? Major Must x

5 . 4 . 3 . 3 Do all farms take precautions to control rodents and pests and to prevent thecontamination of feed (including forage where possible) by domestic animals? Major Must x

5 . 4 . 3 . 4 Are medicated feeds kept in separate, clearly labelled and identified bulkstorage or bags? Major Must

5 . 4 . 3 . 5 Is specific feed such as medicated feed or feed that is intended for differentspecies clearly identified and kept separately? Major Must






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Justification Comments5 . 5 LIVESTOCK HOUSING AND FACILITIES T25 . 5 . 1 Is the floor space of sufficient size to allow appropriate stocking densities? Major Must

5 . 5 . 2Is ventilation (whether natural or artificial) effective and appropriate to thelivestock type to maintain a suitable temperature, atmosphere and to preventcondensation?

Major Must

5 . 5 . 3 Is housing capable of being maintained in a clean and hygienic condition? Major Must

5 . 5 . 4Floors should be maintained so as to avoid slippage and to prevent stress toanimals. There must be no chance of injuries or abnormal behaviour as aresult of floor condition.

Major Must

5 . 5 . 5 Is lighting inside buildings permanently available? Minor Must

5 . 5 . 6 Are all housing, races and enclosures free from sharp projections, corners,broken rails or machinery that may cause stock to injure themselves? Major Must

5 . 5 . 7 Do all stock must have visual contact with one another, including younganimals, except for justified situations (i.e. sick pens, etc.)? Minor Must

5 . 5 . 8 Are troughs on a firm foundation with free drainage? Recom.

5 . 5 . 9 Is consideration given to the proper siting of water troughs; especially thosefor housed stock? Recom.

5 . 6 LIVESTOCK HEALTH T2

5 . 6 . 1All farms with stock enterprises must have a named veterinary surgeon orpractice. Veterinary visits must take place on at least an annual basis or morefrequently if required to by the enterprise specific modules of this manual.

Major Must x

5 . 6 . 2

With the assistance of the named veterinary surgeon, is a written VeterinaryHealth Plan (VHP) formulated and implemented; reviewed and updated atleast annually? Does this identify: · Disease prevention strategies (includingcultural controls). · Major diseases known or thought to be present. ·Treatments to be administered for regularly encountered conditions. ·Recommended vaccination protocols. · Recommended parasite controls. ·The requirement for any in feed / water medication. The review must alsoaddress: · Herd performance. · Stock environment. · Biosecurity. · workerscompetence / training needs? Additional requirements may be included in thesector specific modules.

Major Must x

5 . 6 . 3Are livestock suffering ill health or injury separately identified and do theyreceive immediate adequate attention including the attendance of a veterinarysurgeon if necessary?

Major Must x

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5 . 6 . 5 Are medicines for treatment used only when necessary or when prescribed bya veterinary surgeon or for preventative purposes (e.g. worming)? Major Must x

5 . 6 . 6

Are withdrawal periods for veterinary medicines known and are they strictlyadhered to? Are any livestock subsequently sold to another farm before thewithdrawal period has expired, accompanied by written confirmation of thenature and date of treatment and the date that the withdrawal period will becompleted? Any such livestock must be clearly marked and readily identifiedas having been treated.

Major Must x

5 . 6 . 7 Any treatment that involves a surgical operation to any livestock must becarried out by a competent stockman and/or vet. Major Must x

5 . 6 . 8 All veterinary equipment must be clean and properly maintained. Major Must

5 . 6 . 9

Does each farm have a written procedure for locating and dealing withneedles which have broken during any procedure and remain in an animal?Does the procedure ensure that any needle broken in this way cannot enterthe food chain? Is any animal involved in a broken needle incident marked andnot slaughtered for human consumption prior to the expiry of the withdrawalperiod for the medication administered at the time?

Major Must

5 . 6 . 10Are used needles and sharp instruments safely disposed of in a Sharps Boxwhich itself is disposed of in a responsible manner and in compliance withlocal legislation?

Minor Must x

5 . 6 . 11 When dealing with the slaughter/culling of casualty stock, are humaneprinciples observed? Minor Must x

5 . 6 . 12 Does farmer demonstrate both understanding of hygiene practices andimplement practices suitable to the farm? Major Must x

5 . 6 . 13

Is the climate within the housing (air circulation, temperature, gasconcentrations and dust content) kept at levels that do not adversely affectlivestock health? Relevant guidelines on temperature and gas concentrationsmust be adhered to. (Specific requirements are outlined in the enterprise-specific modules of this standard).

Minor Must

5 . 6 . 14 Do all farms take part in a screening and improvement programme forappropriate zoonotic pathogens? Recom.

5 . 6 . 15 Do all farms notify the relevant competent authority of any disease whererequired to do so by law, and as a minimum those stipulated by the O.I.E.? Major Must x

5 . 6 . 16 Are chosen breeds stress stable and chosen to have sufficient tolerance toimportant pests and diseases? Recom.

5 . 6 . 17 Are livestock at all times treated and handled in such a way as to protect themfrom pain, injury and disease? Major Must x






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5 . 6 . 18 Are dogs kept under control at all times and prevented from causing livestockdistress? Recom.

5 . 7 MEDICINES T25 . 7 . 1 General T3

5 . 7 . 1 . 1Are medicines past their expiry (as marked on the container) date and usedmedicine containers disposed of in a manner agreed with the attendingveterinary surgeon that will not result in subsequent misuse?

Minor Must x

5 . 7 . 1 . 2

Do farmers only use medicines that are approved for use by the relevantcompetent authority in the country of use and are registered for use on thestock to be treated? Is a current list of all medicines that are used kept? Aremedicines that are banned in the European Union not used?

Major Must x

5 . 7 . 1 . 3Are the medicine label instructions followed strictly to ensure successfuladministration and to avoid risks to livestock, workers, consumers and theenvironment?

Major Must x

5 . 7 . 1 . 4 Is the label instructions or other official instructions (i.e. given by a vet)available during the audit? Major Must x

5 . 7 . 1 . 5 Are workers handling and applying medicines trained and able to demonstrateappropriate competence and knowledge? Major Must x

5 . 7 . 1 . 6 Are no growth promoters used? Major Must

5 . 7 . 1 . 7

Are regular sample tests for the use of prohibited substances, such as growthand performance promoters and the use of permitted substances carried out?Where there is no competent authority national screening programme, is anindependent, accredited laboratory used to perform the testing?

Major Must x

5 . 7 . 1 . 8

Are residue test results traceable to the individual farmer demonstratinginclusion within the sampling system, not necessarily that there has been ananalysis to that farm itself? Does the national scheme transmit the data backto the farmer wherever MRLs are exceeded or a prohibited substance isdetected?

Major Must x

5 . 7 . 1 . 9

Where the farmer has declared that he is intending to export to EU countries,are residue tests results traceable to the individual farmer, demonstratinginclusion within the sampling system, not necessarily that there has been ananalysis to that farm itself, covering EU MRLs?

Minor Must

5 . 7 . 1 . 10Is a written action plan agreed with the attending veterinary surgeon orcompetent authority and implemented in the event of a maximum residue levelbeing exceeded?

Major Must x

5 . 7 . 1 . 11 Are medicines that have exceeded their expiry date clearly identified andsegregated for disposal? Major Must x






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Justification Comments5 . 7 . 2 Medicine Records T3

5 . 7 . 2 . 1 All farms must maintain up to date and legal medicine purchase andadministration records. Major Must x

5 . 7 . 2 . 2 Is the purchase record held with date of purchase, name of product, quantitypurchased, batch number, expiry date and name of supplier? Major Must x

5 . 7 . 2 . 3

Are the following administration records held:· the batch number, Dateadministered, Identity of livestock/group treated, Number of livestock treated,Total quantity of medicine used, Date treatment finished, Date withdrawalperiod completed and Name of the person who administered the medicine.

Major Must x

5 . 7 . 3 Medicine Storage T3

5 . 7 . 3 . 1Are medicines stored in accordance with the label instructions (includingrefrigeration when required), in a sound, secure, locked, well lit location that islocated away from other materials?

Major Must

5 . 7 . 3 . 2Is there emergency information with corresponding facilities for workers todeal with accidents during application (e.g. eyewash, plenty of clean water) atmost 10 meters away from the medicine store?

Minor Must

5 . 7 . 3 . 3 Is access to the store limited to workers with adequate training and/orexperience in the handling of medicines? Major Must

5 . 7 . 3 . 4Are an accident procedure, a list of contact phone numbers and the locationof the nearest telephone available within the immediate vicinity of the storeand next to the nearest telephone?

Recom.

5 . 7 . 3 . 5 Are all medicines stored in original container and with the original label? Major Must

5 . 7 . 4 Empty Medicine Containers T35 . 7 . 4 . 1 Are empty medicine containers not re-used? Major Must

5 . 7 . 4 . 2 Is the disposal done in a manner that avoids contamination of theenvironment? Minor Must

5 . 7 . 4 . 3 Is an official collection and disposal system used if available? Recom.

5 . 7 . 4 . 4 Are empty medicine containers and other medicinal equipment to be disposedof stored in a secure location until disposal is possible? Minor Must

5 . 7 . 4 . 5 Are all local regulations regarding disposal or destruction of medicinecontainers and packaging observed? Minor Must

5 . 8 FALLEN STOCK DISPOSAL T2

5 . 8 . 1

When disposing of fallen stock, are carcasses protected from vermin, birds orother animals, and are they promptly disposed of through burial, digestion,incineration procedures in accordance with legal constraints imposed by therelevant competent authority?

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5 . 8 . 2Is a lockable room/container present for storing dead livestock? Is theroom/container easy to clean and disinfect? Are carcasses stored outside thestall area if possible?

Recom.

6 CATTLE AND SHEEP MODULE T16 . 1 IDENTIFICATION AND TRACEABILITY T2

6 . 1 . 1

Do livestock entering into the EUREPGAP registered farm from non-EUREPGAP farms undergo a period of residency on an approved farm priorto qualification as EUREPGAP stock?CATTLE: 90 daysSHEEP: 60 days. If the lamb is bought and not kept for at least 60 days, isthe previous farm also certified?(This residency period may be shared between certified farms). Is evidence ofthe certification status of stock from the previous owner recorded?

Major Must x

6 . 2 BREEDING AND YOUNG STOCK T2

6 . 2 . 1Are cattle sires carefully selected (especially for maiden heifers) taking intoaccount breed, size, age and previous record so as to reduce the likelihood ofsubsequent calving difficulties?

Recom.

6 . 2 . 2

If sheep are to lamb outdoors, are steps taken to minimise neonatal mortalityby choosing terrain that is naturally sheltered from inclement weather, orthrough the provision of artificial shelter? Where this is impracticable, are onlysheep breeds that are well-adapted to survive in the relevant terrain allowed toremain? Are ewes less well adapted to the terrain removed to more favourableareas?

Minor Must

6 . 2 . 3

Does the farmer demonstrate a policy for ensuring that whenever possiblenewborn calves receive colostrum ideally within 1 hour of birth? Calf mustreceive full milk within the first three days after birth whether from their dam oran alternative source. For the full immunological benefits to be gained,colostrum must at most be fed within 6 hours of birth.

Minor Must

6 . 2 . 4 Is milk available for calves until their intake of concentrates and hay issufficient for growth? Minor Must

6 . 2 . 5 Are only calves housed in groups kept fixed in one place, and then only for theduration of feeding? Minor Must

6 . 2 . 6 Is muzzling of calves not allowed? Recom.

6 . 2 . 7 To minimise the risk of infection to both cow and calf, are calving areas cleanand have suitable bedding? Minor Must

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6 . 2 . 9 Is a nutritionally sound diet, appropriate to the calf s development, fed twicedaily? Minor Must

6 . 2 . 10 Is calf milk replacer prepared according to the manufacturers instructionsand fed at a regular time and at a suitable temperature? Minor Must

6 . 3 FEED, FORAGE T26 . 3 . 1 Where access to feed is restricted, are all livestock able to obtain their dailyration and be content? Minor Must

6 . 3 . 2 When sheep are kept on forage crops, do they have access to a dry run-backarea or straw and are sheep content as evidenced by their behaviour? Recom.

6 . 4 HOUSING AND FACILITIES T2

6 . 4 . 1 Prolonged periods (more than 7 days) of close confinement are not permitted.If tethered in cowsheds, is exercise provided at least daily? Recom.

6 . 4 . 2

Does housed stock have lighting (natural or artificial) throughout the hours ofnormal daylight (8 hours per day) such that all stock can be seen clearly? Docalving/lambing areas have permanent available lighting to allow fullinspection of all stock?

Major Must

6 . 4 . 3 Is a well-drained, dry lying area provided for all stock? Major Must

6 . 4 . 4 Housing must be cleaned at least annually by removing of dung and pressurecleaning. Minor Must

6 . 4 . 5 Whenever a housing area is emptied, is it cleaned and disinfected togetherwith all associated fixtures and fittings? Minor Must

6 . 4 . 6Are well-maintained facilities for handling and loading stock provided? Forcattle (except for calf rearing) does these facilities also incorporate a cattlerestraint (i.e. cattle crush)?

Minor Must x

6 . 4 . 7 Is provision made to avoid cattle being exposed to extreme weather andtemperature for prolonged periods? Recom.

6 . 4 . 8 Is a well-drained lying area available to stock kept outside in winter? Minor Must

6 . 4 . 9 Are visitors entering enclosed systems of production provided with protectiveclothing? Recom.

6 . 5 HYGIENE T2

6 . 5 . 1Are precautions taken to ensure that the cleanliness of stock is maintained?Livestock must be free from excessive faecal material and preferably, dry atthe time of being loaded for transportation to an abattoir.

Major Must x

6 . 5 . 2 Domestic farm dogs should be wormed regularly and a record kept. Recom.6 . 6 HANDLING T26 . 6 . 1 Are veterinary visits taking place more than twice a year? Minor Must






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6 . 6 . 2 Are all calves disbudded by chemical cauterisation without anaesthetic duringits first two weeks of life? Major Must

6 . 6 . 3 Is dehorning of cattle over 90 days only permitted in cases where it can beshown to be necessary (for example ingrowing horns) and then only by a vet? Minor Must x

6 . 6 . 4

Does the farmer follow a stock inspection routine? Is stock inspected regularlyat a frequency appropriate to the class of stock? As a guide twice daily whenstock are housed and once daily when outside except where circumstances(for example the nature of the terrain) do not allow it and then once weekly,except for exceptionally extensive conditions.

Major Must x

6 . 6 . 5

Is proper consideration in exposed grazing areas given to the suitability ofbreeds to the terrain? If stock are poorly adapted to the terrain, to safeguardtheir welfare, are they removed to more favourable areas, or provided withadditional shelter, in the absence of appropriate natural sheltering (e.g.hedges and trees), to protect them from inclement weather?

Minor Must x

6 . 6 . 6Are cattle grouped according to management criteria that will include size,age, interaction between social groups (i.e. suckler cows and calves, bull withcows, etc.) ?

Minor Must x

6 . 6 . 7 Are social groupings of stock maintained? Recom.

6 . 6 . 8 Are sexually mature male and female stock kept in appropriate groupings toavoid unwanted pregnancies? Minor Must x

7 DAIRY MODULE T17 . 1 LEGAL REGISTRATION T27 . 1 . 1 Are all dairy farms registered with the relevant competent authority whererequired by national legislation? Major Must

7 . 2 FEED T27 . 2 . 1 Does the farmer seek nutritional advice for establishing feeding regime ofdairy cattle? Recom.

7 . 2 . 2 Is an adequate and suitable written feed plan produced, implemented andreviewed at least twice a year? Recom.

7 . 2 . 3 Do feed systems provide sufficient access for all ages and weights of cattle toavoid bullying? Is floor feeding inside the pens not permitted? Minor Must

7 . 3 HOUSING AND FACILITIES T27 . 3 . 1 General T37 . 3 . 1 . 1 Does housing not have slatted lying areas? Minor Must

7 . 3 . 1 . 2 To minimise the risk of injury to cows, are all access ways maintained in asound condition? Minor Must x






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Justification Comments7 . 3 . 1 . 3 Are horned and non-horned cattle kept separate? Minor Must

7 . 3 . 1 . 4 Are housing and equipment constructed with ease of cleaning in mind. (avoiddead corners etc)? Recom.

7 . 3 . 1 . 5 When not housed, are there adequate, dry, lying and loafing areas? Recom.7 . 3 . 1 . 6 Is stock not exposed to external sources of stress? Recom.7 . 3 . 1 . 7 Is housing thoroughly cleaned once a year? Minor Must7 . 3 . 1 . 8 Is equipment such as air conditioning regularly cleaned? Recom.7 . 3 . 2 Hospital Pens T3

7 . 3 . 2 . 1Is provision made for the segregation of sick and injured stock and does itgive · good access for veterinary treatment, facilities for controlled treatment,adequate lighting and· cleanable internal wall surfaces to at least 2 metres?

Minor Must x

7 . 3 . 3 Kennel and Cubicle Accommodation (N/A if no Kennels/Cubicles) T3

7 . 3 . 3 . 1 Do kennels and cubicles allow cows to behave normally when lying down,ruminating and getting up? Minor Must

7 . 3 . 3 . 2 Is a dry and comfortable bedding area with clean, dry bedding and/or suitablecow mats provided where housed? Minor Must

7 . 3 . 3 . 3 Are cleaning and bedding-up routines consistent with maintenance of a clean,dry bedded area? Minor Must

7 . 3 . 3 . 4 Is special attention paid to ensuring that sufficient bedding is provided toprotect cattle from injuries? Minor Must

7 . 3 . 3 . 5 Is at least one space per cow provided, unless adequate additionalloose housing is easily accessible.? Minor Must

7 . 3 . 3 . 6 Are more spaces available than there are cows in any given managementgroup, preferably up to 5 per cent more? Recom.

7 . 3 . 3 . 7Is a suitable loafing area provided, which is large enough to accommodate allcows in the management group? Are areas calculated on the average of thelargest ten per cent of the group?

Minor Must

7 . 3 . 3 . 8 Are systems designed to provide comfortable accommodation? Minor Must7 . 3 . 4 Yard Accommodation (N/A If no yard accommodation) T3

7 . 3 . 4 . 1Do loose housing systems allow sufficient space for all cows to lie downsimultaneously, ruminate and rise without difficulty in accordance with stockdensity Dairy Guideline?

Minor Must

7 . 3 . 4 . 2 Is there a loafing area which is large enough to accommodate all cows in themanagement group? Minor Must

7 . 3 . 4 . 3 Are areas calculated on the average of the largest ten per cent of the group? Recom.

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7 . 3 . 4 . 5 Are mucking out and bedding-up routines consistent with the maintenance ofclean, hygienic conditions and the avoidance of excessive soiling of cattle? Minor Must

7 . 4 DAIRY HEALTH T2

7 . 4 . 1

Does all dairy livestock undergo four veterinary inspections per annum atapproximately three monthly intervals? Are full a

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