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ChecklistINTEGRATED FARM ASSURANCE

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EUREPGAPChecklist

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1 ALL FARM BASE MODULE T1

1 . 1 RECORD KEEPING AND INTERNAL SELF-ASSESSMENTT2

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 . 2Does 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 . 4Are 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 T2

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

Minor Must

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

Minor Must

1 . 2 . 3 . 5To 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 . 3Is 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 T2

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

T3

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

Minor Must

1 . 4 . 3 . 2Are 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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1 . 5 . 2 Identification of Waste and Pollutants T3

1 . 5 . 2 . 1Do 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 . 1Does the farmer understand and assess the impact of farming activities onthe environment?

Minor Must

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

Recom.

1 . 6 . 1 . 3To 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 . 2Does each farmer have a management of wildlife and conservation policy planfor his/her enterprise?

Minor Must

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

Recom.

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

Recom.

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

Recom.

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

Recom.






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Comments

1 . 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 T2

1 . 7 . 1Is there a complaint form available relating to issues of compliance withEUREPGAP standard?

Major Must x

1 . 7 . 2Does 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 T1

2 . 1 TRACEABILITY T2

2 . 1 . 1Is 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 . 1Do 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 . 1Does 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 . 1Does the planting of GMO's comply with all applicable legislation in thecountry of production?

Major Must

2 . 2 . 4 . 2Is 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 . 1Have 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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2 . 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 . 2Where 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 . 1Have 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 . 2Have all application dates of soil and foliar fertilizers, both organic andinorganic, been recorded?

Minor Must x

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

Minor Must x

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

Minor Must x

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

Minor Must x

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

Minor Must x






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2 . 4 . 3 Application Machinery T32 . 4 . 3 . 1 Is fertilizer application machinery kept in good condition? Minor Must

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

Minor Must

2 . 4 . 4 Fertiliser Storage T3

2 . 4 . 4 . 1Is 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 . 6Are inorganic fertilizers stored in an appropriate manner, which reduces therisk of contamination of water courses?

Minor Must

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

Major Must

2 . 4 . 4 . 8Are 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 . 2Has a risk assessment been carried out for organic fertilizer which considersits source and characteristics, before application?

Minor Must

2 . 4 . 5 . 3Has 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 . 2Has 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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2 . 6 CROP PROTECTION T22 . 6 . 1 Basic Elements of Crop Protection T3

2 . 6 . 1 . 1Has 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 . 3Have 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 . 1Is 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 . 3Is a current list kept of Crop Protection Products that are used and approvedfor use on crops being grown?

Minor Must x

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

Minor Must x

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

Major Must

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

Major Must

2 . 6 . 2 . 7If 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 . 1Have all the crop protection product applications been recorded including thecrop name and variety?

Major Must x

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

Major Must x

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

Major Must x

2 . 6 . 3 . 4Have 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 . 6Have all the crop protection product applications been recorded includingjustification for application?

Minor Must x






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

Minor Must x

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

Minor Must x

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

Minor Must x

2 . 6 . 3 . 10Have 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 . 3When 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 . 3Are 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 . 4Is 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 . 4Are 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 . 6Are 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 . 8Are crop protection products stored in a location that is located away fromother materials?

Minor Must x

2 . 6 . 8 . 9Is 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 . 14Are 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 . 2Does disposal of empty crop protection product containers occur in a mannerthat avoids exposure to humans?

Minor Must x

2 . 6 . 9 . 3Does 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 . 6Are 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 . 7Is 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 . 9Are all local regulations regarding disposal or destruction of containersobserved?

Major Must






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2 . 6 . 10 Obsolete Crop Protection Products T3

2 . 6 . 10 . 1Are 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 . 1Has a hygiene risk analysis been performed for the harvested crop handlingprocess?

Minor Must

2 . 7 . 1 . 2Has 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 . 5Does 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 . 8Has 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 . 10Has the type of treatment been recorded for the post-harvest biocide, wax andcrop protection product applications?

Major Must

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

Major Must

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

Major Must

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

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

Minor Must

2 . 7 . 2 . 15Are 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 . 1Is 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 . 6Does the resonsible person have easy access to product storage monitoringdevices if they store harvested crops?

Major Must

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

Recom.

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

Recom.

2 . 7 . 3 . 9Is 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 . 2Are farmers able to demonstrate that they follow label instructions with regardto use of protective clothing and equipment?

Major Must x

2 . 8 . 1 . 3Is 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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3 COMBINABLE CROPS MODULE T13 . 1 VARIETIES, SEEDS AND ROOTSTOCKS T23 . 1 . 1 Choice of Variety T3

3 . 1 . 1 . 1Is 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 . 2Do 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 . 3Are 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 . 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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3 . 3 . 2 Choice of Chemicals T3

3 . 3 . 2 . 1Are 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 . 1Do 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 . 1Do workers receive basic instructions in hygiene before handling cropsdestined for food or feed?

Minor Must

3 . 4 . 1 . 2Do 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 . 3Are 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

3 . 5 . 2 1Is ex-farm transport carried out by the farmer covered according to weatherconditions, once loaded and during transit?

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

Minor Must

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

Minor Must

4 . 1 . 3 . 5Are 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 . 2Is 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 . 1Has 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 . 2Are alternatives to chemical fumigation explored before resorting to the use ofchemical fumigants?

Recom.

4 . 3 . 2 Substrates T3

4 . 3 . 2 . 1Does the farmer participate in substrate recycling programmes for substrateswhere available?

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4 . 3 . 2 . 2If chemicals are used to sterilise substrates for reuse, has the location of

sterilisation 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 . 5Are 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 . 2Is inorganic fertilizer application machinery verified annually to ensureaccurate fertilizer delivery?

Recom.

4 . 4 . 2 Inorganic Fertiliser T3

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

Recom.

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

4 . 5 . 1 . 1Have 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 . 1Has 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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4 . 6 . 1 . 1Has 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 . 2Has 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 . 1Has 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 . 3Does 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 . 5Does the harvesting process hygiene procedure consider on farm producetransportation?

Major Must

4 . 7 . 1 . 6Do 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 . 1Is 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 . 1Do workers have access to clean toilets and hand washing facilities in thevicinity of their work?

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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 . 1Is 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 . 2Are produce handling facilities and equipment cleaned and maintained so asto prevent contamination?

Minor Must

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

Recom.

4 . 8 . 3 . 4Are 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 . 2Is 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 . 4Are 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 . 2Is the accident procedure evident within 10 meters of the crop protectionproduct store?

Minor Must x

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

Major Must x

4 . 9 . 5 Visitors Safety T3

4 . 9 . 5 . 1Are 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 . 1Has a conservation management plan been established (either individually oron a regional basis)?

Minor Must

5 LIVESTOCK BASE MODULE T1

This 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 . 2Are all electrical installations at mains voltage inaccessible to stock, protectedand earthed properly?

Minor Must

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

Recom.

5 . 1 . 4Are 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 . 6Are all paints, preservatives, disinfectants and other chemical compoundsstored away from livestock and feed to prevent contamination?

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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 . 2Is 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 . 3Are all livestock individually identified, though not necessarily uniquely (poultrymay have batch ID)?

Major Must

5 . 3 . 4Are 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 . 2Has purchased feed (except forage) and industry by-products beenmanufactured by, and obtained from, a source approved by EUREPGAP.

Major Must

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

Major Must

5 . 4 . 1 . 4Are 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 . 7Are 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 . 2Do 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 . 1Is 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 . 3Do 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 . 4Are medicated feeds kept in separate, clearly labelled and identified bulkstorage or bags?

Major Must

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

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5 . 5 LIVESTOCK HOUSING AND FACILITIES T2

5 . 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 . 6Are 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 . 7Do 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 . 9Is 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

5 . 6 . 4Each farm must be equipped with suitable facilities to isolate sick or injuredlivestock.

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5 . 6 . 5Are 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 . 7Any 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 . 11When dealing with the slaughter/culling of casualty stock, are humaneprinciples observed?

Minor Must x

5 . 6 . 12Does 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 . 14Do all farms take part in a screening and improvement programme forappropriate zoonotic pathogens?

Recom.

5 . 6 . 15Do 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 . 16Are chosen breeds stress stable and chosen to have sufficient tolerance toimportant pests and diseases?

Recom.

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

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5 . 6 . 18Are 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 . 4Is the label instructions or other official instructions (i.e. given by a vet)available during the audit?

Major Must x

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

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5 . 7 . 2 Medicine Records T3

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

Major Must x

5 . 7 . 2 . 2Is 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 . 3Is 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 . 2Is 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 . 4Are empty medicine containers and other medicinal equipment to be disposedof stored in a secure location until disposal is possible?

Minor Must

5 . 7 . 4 . 5Are 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 . 4Is milk available for calves until their intake of concentrates and hay issufficient for growth?

Minor Must

6 . 2 . 5Are 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 . 7To minimise the risk of infection to both cow and calf, are calving areas cleanand have suitable bedding?

Minor Must

6 . 2 . 8Is proper lighting to allow full inspection of all calving stock and adequaterestraining facilities available?

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

Minor Must

6 . 2 . 10Is 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 T2

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

Minor Must

6 . 3 . 2When 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 . 1Prolonged 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 . 4Housing must be cleaned at least annually by removing of dung and pressurecleaning.

Minor Must

6 . 4 . 5Whenever 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 . 7Is 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 . 9Are 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 . 2Are all calves disbudded by chemical cauterisation without anaesthetic duringits first two weeks of life?

Major Must

6 . 6 . 3Is 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 . 8Are sexually mature male and female stock kept in appropriate groupings toavoid unwanted pregnancies?

Minor Must x

7 DAIRY MODULE T17 . 1 LEGAL REGISTRATION T2

7 . 1 . 1Are all dairy farms registered with the relevant competent authority whererequired by national legislation?

Major Must

7 . 2 FEED T2

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

Recom.

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

Recom.

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

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7 . 3 . 1 . 3 Are horned and non-horned cattle kept separate? Minor Must

7 . 3 . 1 . 4Are 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 . 3Kennel and Cubicle Accommodation (N/A if no Kennels/Cubicles)

T3

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

Minor Must

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

Minor Must

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

Minor Must

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

Minor Must

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

Minor Must

7 . 3 . 3 . 6Are 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 . 2Is 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 . 5Are 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 and accurate records kept toallow the herd s health and welfare status to be monitored and, if the vetidentifies a problem corrective action is taken?

Recom.

7 . 4 . 2Does the veterinary health plan show routine preventative treatments (e.g. footcare, mastitis prevention, vaccination and worming programmes etc.)?

Major Must x

7 . 4 . 3

To monitor herd health, are records kept of:· General herd health (death,illness and vet visits), Feet problems (treatment, drugs and medication,response to treatment), Calf health record major calf diseases and illness,Problems at calving difficult calvings, retained after births, infections etc.,·Metabolic disorders caused by incorrect nutrition staggers, milk fever etc.,·Mastitis incidences (preventative measures and treatments), Problemsrelating to reproduction calving, abortion, services, infertility treatments,etc.?

Minor Must x

7 . 5 MILKING T27 . 5 . 1 Are cows in milk milked regularly? Major Must x

7 . 5 . 2Are milking facilities including floors constructed so as to minimise hazards tocows?

Minor Must x

7 . 5 . 3Does milking parlour equipment cause no welfare problems when cows arebeing milked?

Minor Must x

7 . 5 . 4In addition to the requirements for recording medicine use, is a system inplace and implemented to ensure that milk from cows within the withdrawalperiod for any medicine is disposed of and does not enter the food chain?

Major Must x

7 . 5 . 5Does the milking routine ensure that prior to milking udders are clean anddry?

Major Must x

7 . 5 . 6Is clean running water for cleaning of dirty cows, rump bars and floors duringmilking available and is potable water for the cleaning of milking machinesavailable?

Major Must x

7 . 5 . 7Has milk from individual cows not entered the collection system until it hasbeen inspected for abnormalities or infection?

Major Must x






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7 . 6 MILKING FACILITIES T27 . 6 . 1 Milking Equipment T3

7 . 6 . 1 1Is milking equipment tested once a year and serviced as per industry andmanufacturer s requirements and a record kept of reports, results and tests?

Major Must x

7 . 6 . 1 2Are records of the replacement of teat cup liners and other wearing partsreplaced in accordance with manufacturer s directions kept?

Minor Must

7 . 6 . 1 3

Are records kept to:- ensure that the temperature of potable water used in the wash cycle isadequate and constant?- ensure that cleaning chemicals used in the equipment are used inaccordance with directions?

Major Must

7 . 6 . 2 Milking Parlour T3

7 . 6 . 2 . 1

Is there in the parlour :- no evidence of vermin, birds or domestic pets?- no potential hazard from glass contamination?- walls, doors and floors which are easily cleanable?- sufficient lighting?- external doors and windows which are weather-proof?- no harbourage for vermin?- clean equipment maintained in accordance with manufacturer sinstructions?- no redundant products?- no excessive dust?- adequate, well drained floors?

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7 . 6 . 3 The Dairy (Milk Collection / Storage) T3

7 . 6 . 3 . 1

Is there in the dairy:- doors to the milking parlour?- security measures which prevent unauthorised access when unattended?- personal hygiene facilities?- no evidence of birds, vermin, cats and dogs?- measures taken to control insects?- no harbourage for vermin?- no non-dairy specific items?- no hazard from unprotected lights?- adequate floors?- no mess or rubbish?- washable walls and doors?- no ingress for the weather?

Major Must x

7 . 6 . 3 . 2 Is the dairy kept clean at all times? Major Must x7 . 6 . 4 Milk Collection Equipment (Bulk tanks, churns etc.) T3

7 . 6 . 4 . 1Are all milk collection equipment clean and kept closed when not in use? Isthere a routine for this cleaning?

Major Must x

7 . 6 . 4 . 2Do the equipment cool the milk to less than 8°C if stored for over 2 hours fromthe time of milking and less than 6°C if not collected daily?

Major Must x

7 . 6 . 5 Bulk Tanker / Vehicle Standings T3

7 . 6 . 5 . 1Is there an area of well-drained hardstanding adjacent to the dairy to facilitatevehicles?

Major Must x

7 . 6 . 5 . 2 Are all such areas kept clean to prevent contamination? Major Must x7 . 6 . 5 . 3 Is access to this area free from obstruction? Recom.7 . 7 HYGIENE T2

7 . 7 . 1Are clean suitable garments must be worn by those involved in the milkingprocess?

Major Must x

7 . 7 . 2 Are all wounds dressed? Major Must x

7 . 7 . 3Are milking workers suffering from notifiable diseases not involved in anyaspect of the dairy unit?

Major Must x

7 . 7 . 4 Do dairy persons have clean arms and hands? Major Must x7 . 7 . 5 Is smoking not permitted in the dairy or parlour? Major Must x7 . 8 CLEANING AGENTS AND OTHER CHEMICALS T2

7 . 8 . 1Are instructions for use strictly followed where chemicals, pesticides orcleaning agents are used?

Major Must x

7 . 8 . 2Are only non-tainting chemicals and/or lubricants used in the milking plant orin the buildings?

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7 . 8 . 3Are only pest control methods or treatment approved by the relevantcompetent authority used?

Major Must x

7 . 8 . 4When not in use, are chemicals stored in a secure store, remote from themilking facilities?

Major Must x

7 . 8 . 5Are manufacturers data sheets of cleaning and other chemical agentsavailable for use?

Minor Must x

8 PIG MODULE T18 . 1 STOCK SOURCING T2

8 . 1 . 1Have no approved pigs been procured from, or passed through a livestockauction market?

Major Must x

8 . 1 . 2Does the farmer retain written records of the source, breed type and line of allincoming stock and/or semen for Artificial Insemination?

Recom.

8 . 1 . 3All farms are recommended to ensure all breeding females are homozygousnegative for the halothane gene. Are records and declarations of halothanestatus, when available, retained for 3 years?

Recom.

8 . 2 PIG IDENTIFICATION T2

8 . 2 . 1Are all pigs checked to ensure their permanent identification is in place priorto dispatch for slaughter?

Major Must x

8 . 2 . 2Are operations to identify pigs carried out by trained competent stock-personsusing well-maintained equipment?

Major Must x

8 . 3 YOUNG STOCK T2

8 . 3 . 1Is castration without anaesthetic performed within 7 days of birth, or after thatonly with anaesthetic and carried out by a vet?

Major Must x

8 . 3 . 2 Is castration without anaesthetic not permitted? Recom.8 . 3 . 3 Is castration not permitted? Recom.

8 . 3 . 4

Tooth clipping or grinding in newly born piglets is acceptable only inaccordance with legislation and with the recommendation of the farm sattending Veterinary Surgeon. Is the requirement for this practice reviewed atleast quarterly and when deemed necessary is it carried out by a competenttrained stock-person usually within 48 hours of piglet birth and always within 7days of piglet birth?

Major Must

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8 . 3 . 6

Is tail docking not carried out routinely? Where the farm s attending VeterinarySurgeon deems tail-docking appropriate in accordance with legislation, is itcarried out by a competent trained stock-person usually within 48 hours ofpiglet birth and always within 7 days of piglet birth? Are the reasons forjustifying tail docking documented? Where piglets are sold as weaners, andthe receiving farm requires tail-docked pigs, are suitable evidence and arecommendation obtained from the attending veterinary surgeon of thereceiving farm?

Major Must

8 . 3 . 7Is ear notching of piglets only permissible at the discretion of the farm sattending Veterinary Surgeon?

Major Must

8 . 3 . 8Are piglets not weaned under 28 days of age unless there is a veterinary oroutstanding welfare reason for so doing, and never weaned under 21 days ofage?

Major Must x

8 . 4 FEED AND WATER T2

8 . 4 . 1Where pigs are restrict fed, are troughs sufficiently long to allow all pigs tofeed at the same time?

Minor Must

8 . 4 . 2Are all feed ingredients used known and traceable and feed delivery recordsretained?

Major Must x

8 . 4 . 3 Are records of home mix formulations made and retained for 3 years? Major Must

8 . 4 . 4For home mix formulations, are feed ingredient or mix samples retained for 6months minimum?

Recom.

8 . 4 . 5 Is catering waste not fed to pigs? Major Must x

8 . 4 . 6Is a supply of sufficient, clean, fresh potable water freely available to all pigsover two weeks of age every day?

Major Must x

8 . 4 . 7 Is there evidence of water quality inspection? Minor Must

8 . 4 . 8

Are water requirements related to the feeding system in operation, as aguideline?: Nipples or Mini-Bowls BowlsAd lib feeding 1 per 15 pigs 1 per 30 pigsRestrict feeding 1 per 10 pigs 1 per 20 pigs

Minor Must x

8 . 5 HOUSING AND FACILITIES T28 . 5 . 1 Buildings T3

8 . 5 . 1 . 1Is care taken to ensure slatted floors are designed for the size of pig they arecarrying, which must comply with legislation specifications?

Minor Must

8 . 5 . 1 . 2

In order to prevent tail biting and other vices and also to enable them to satisfytheir behavioural needs, do all pigs, taking into account environment andstocking density, have access to straw or other material / object suitable tosatisfy those needs and provide environmental enrichment, and any applicablelegislation on the subject?

Major Must x






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8 . 5 . 1 . 3 Do all pigs have access to a clean dry lying area? Major Must x

8 . 5 . 1 . 4When bedding is used, is it topped up or changed regularly so as to keepfresh?

Recom.

8 . 5 . 1 . 5Is the indoor pig enterprise enclosed and can it only be entered throughlockable gates?

Recom.

8 . 5 . 2 Ventilation and temperature T3

8 . 5 . 2 . 1Are the temperature and rate of ventilation in pig housing maintainedappropriate to the age, weight and stocking density of the pigs housed?

Minor Must x

8 . 5 . 2 . 2

Is every pen in buildings designed to house farm and finisher pigs (overapproximately 30kg) equipped with a mister/sprinkler system which is capableof assisting pigs to keep cool in period of hot weather? Are these systemsused to avoid heat stress and fouling in the lying area?

Recom.

8 . 5 . 2 . 3

Are ventilation systems designed, maintained and operated so as to preventaerial contaminants from exceeding the target levels set below?:Ammonia 20ppmCarbon dioxide 5000ppmCarbon monoxide 30ppmHydrogen sulphide 10ppmInhalable dust 10mg/m3

Recom.

8 . 5 . 3 Lighting T3

8 . 5 . 3 . 1Is adequate lighting for inspection (whether fixed or portable) available at alltimes?

Minor Must x

8 . 5 . 4 Space Allowances T3

8 . 5 . 4 . 1Are the minimum total space allowances for weaning, growing and finishingpigs complied with according to legislation?

Major Must x

8 . 5 . 4 . 2

Are pigs in all cases able to:i) Freely turn around (except breeding females)?ii) Have a dry lying area?iii) All lie down at the same time?

Major Must x

8 . 5 . 4 . 3In addition, do lying areas meet the minimum criteria as set out inEUREPGAP Pig Guideline?

Major Must

8 . 5 . 5 Boar Accommodation T3

8 . 5 . 5 . 1Are boar pens sited and constructed so as to allow social interaction withother pigs and provide a clean dry resting area?

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8 . 5 . 5 . 2The minimum pen area required for housing an adult boar is 6m². Is additionalspace provided when the pen is used for mating and is the pen not of a shapewhich would compromise freedom of movement?

Major Must

8 . 5 . 6 Sow Accommodation, (N/A if no Sows) T3

8 . 5 . 6 . 1

Does dry sow accommodation:i) Allow sows to freely turn around without difficulty at all times other than fromweaning to 4 weeks post service and up to 7 days prior to the expectedfarrowing date? Stalls may be used at this stage, but tethers may not at anytime.ii) Ensure sows are not housed in social isolation?

Minor Must

8 . 5 . 6 . 2 Do farrowing crates not require sows to be tethered? Major Must

8 . 5 . 6 . 3Are sows not moved into farrowing crates more than 7 days before they aredue to farrow and not remain in farrowing crates for more than 42 days afterfarrowing?

Minor Must

8 . 5 . 6 . 4Are farrowing crates long enough to allow sows to lie in a fully outstretchedcomfortable position? Are the length adjustable so as to prevent excessivefree movement of smaller sows/gilts?

Major Must

8 . 5 . 6 . 5Do crossbars at the top of farrowing crates eave sufficient space for sows tocarry out normal behaviour?

Major Must

8 . 6 OUTDOOR PIGS (N/A if no Outdoor Pigs) T2

8 . 6 . 1Are outdoor pig sites located on soil that is free draining and in areas notsusceptible to flooding?

Minor Must x

8 . 6 . 2Do farrowing areas avoid steep slopes? Are huts or other suitableaccommodation available to pigs and positioned appropriate to prevailingweather patterns?

Recom.

8 . 6 . 3 Is appropriate bedding provided so as to maintain thermal comfort? Minor Must x8 . 6 . 4 Does the stocking rate exceed 30 sows per hectare? Minor Must x

8 . 6 . 5 Are both vermin and predators controlled in the vicinity of pigs and pig feed? Major Must x

8 . 6 . 6Is a training area provided to allow new gilts, sows and boars to becomeaccustomed to electric fences?

Recom.

8 . 6 . 7Are facilities provided in order to allow pigs to keep cool during warmweather?

Minor Must x

8 . 6 . 8Are outdoor sows farrowed in huts which are thermally comfortable and whichcurtail wind?

Minor Must x

8 . 6 . 9 Are farrowing huts provided with clean dry straw? Minor Must x

8 . 6 . 10Is nose ringing permitted only in cases where the soil type, accommodationand soil stone content would otherwise lead to injury?

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8 . 6 . 11Are farrowing huts and weaner runs moved to fresh land after each cycle?Are used bedding removed and/or burnt?

Minor Must x

8 . 7 MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT T2

8 . 7 . 1Are all equipment and services including feed hoppers, drinkers, ventilationfans, heating and lighting units, fire extinguishers and alarm systems keptclean and in working order?

Minor Must x

8 . 7 . 2Are all automated equipment connected to pig husbandry such as automaticfeeding systems and ventilation equipment checked for defects daily andmaintained in working order?

Minor Must

8 . 7 . 3

In the case of pig housing areas that do not naturally self ventilate to a levelwhere the welfare of the stock is satisfactorily maintained, is either forced orautomatic ventilation provided? In areas of forced or automatic ventilation,where there is insufficient self-ventilation, is there an alarm system to warnstock persons of a ventilation system failure in accordance with EU CouncilDirective 2001/93/EC? Do such systems also include a provision to allowventilation of the pigs in the event of failure of the ventilation system?

Minor Must

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8 . 8 PIG HEALTH T28 . 8 . 1 Antibiotics T3

8 . 8 . 1 . 1

Are therapeutic antibiotics not used routinely with the sole purpose of growthpromotion? No antibiotics may be used routinely with the sole purpose ofgrowth promotion from 1st of January 2006. Hormonal growth promoters maynot be used under any circumstances

Major Must x

8 . 8 . 1 . 2 Are non-therapeutic antibiotic growth promoters not used? Recom.8 . 8 . 2 Hospital Pens T3

8 . 8 . 2 . 1Are designated hospital pens made available for the segregation and care ofsick and injured pigs?

Major Must x

8 . 8 . 2 . 2Are pigs in hospital pens assessed at least twice daily? Where pigs fail torespond, is veterinary advice sought immediately or are pigs humanelyslaughtered or culled?

Major Must x

8 . 8 . 2 . 3Are hospital pens well ventilated, structurally sound, warm and dry and wherethe illness/injury dictates, is a well bedded solid lying area provided?

Major Must x

8 . 8 . 2 . 4Are hospital pens emptied between occupancies and thoroughly cleansed anddisinfected?

Major Must x

8 . 8 . 3 Veterinary Health Plan (VHP) T3

8 . 8 . 3 . 1

Does the veterinary health plan identify the following health or welfareproblems if they are thought or known to exist on the unit:1. Health problemsassociated with transmissible diseases? The Veterinary Health Plan mustalso include the items detailed at 5.6.2 and herd performance monitoring dataand the level and type of condemnations of slaughter stock. Where theseindicators fall outside target levels, the VHP must be reviewed and revised inthe light of current circumstances.

Major Must x

8 . 8 . 3 . 2Does the Veterinary Health Plan (VHP) detail appropriate quarantinemeasures for incoming stock?

Major Must x

8 . 8 . 3 . 3Does the farm retain the services of a specialist veterinary surgeon, whoconducts quarterly inspections and produce written reports?

Major Must x

8 . 8 . 3 . 4Does the farmer retain the services of a veterinary surgeon certified against aEUREPGAP approved good veterinary practice scheme?

Recom.

8 . 8 . 3 . 5Where tail, flank, ear biting or fighting which goes beyond normal behaviourbecomes apparent is an effective action plan agreed with the VeterinarySurgeon/Farm Adviser and incorporated into the Veterinary Health Plan?

Major Must x

8 . 8 . 3 . 6 Is there a plan for the control of Internal and external parasitic infections? Minor Must x






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8 . 8 . 3 . 7Are all injections administered by competent workers into the neck of the pigunless instructed otherwise by the attending Veterinary Surgeon?

Major Must x

8 . 8 . 4 Zoonoses Monitoring T3

8 . 8 . 4 . 1

Do farmers demonstrate an awareness of the need to prevent / controlsalmonella, and in particular, are the veterinary health plan and cleansingpolicy drawn up with a view to minimising the occurrence of salmonellaorganisms?

Major Must x

8 . 8 . 5 Broken Needles T3

8 . 8 . 5 . 1Are such pigs permanently identified and the date of the incident,identification of the pig, and nature of the medicine being administeredrecorded in the medicine book? Is the pig clearly identified?

Major Must x

8 . 8 . 5 . 2

When a pig containing a broken needle is despatched for slaughter is itidentified and treated as a casualty animal and penned separately fromapproved stock during transportation? Is the receiving abattoir made aware ofthe despatch of such pigs?

Major Must x

8 . 9 HYGIENE AND PEST CONTROL T2

8 . 9 . 1

Are there written policy documents available and implemented for:i) Visitors?ii) Pest Control?iii) Farm Cleansing?iv) Disposal of Fallen Stock?

Major Must x

8 . 9 . 2Whenever a building is completely emptied, is it thoroughly cleaned togetherwith all associated fixtures and fittings?

Major Must x

8 . 9 . 3Does the visitor s policy as a minimum require protective clothing, footwearand disinfectant?

Major Must x

8 . 9 . 4

Is a changing room provided near to the stalls and equipped with hand basinsand a water (hot where climate requires it, and cold) supply with a drain forcleaning footwear? Is the changing room equipped so that it can be cleanedand disinfected?

Minor Must

8 . 9 . 5 Is a changing room provided near to the stalls and equipped with shower? Recom.

8 . 10 HANDLING T2

8 . 10 . 1Are all pigs inspected at least daily for signs of injury, ill health or distress?Are lactating sows and piglets inspected more frequently?

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8 . 10 . 2

Can the farm demonstrate that it has personnel with competence in thefollowing areas:

i) Safe use of medicines?ii) Pig handling and care?.iii) Pig health and welfare including the recognition of diseases, abnormalbehaviours, heat and cold stress?iv) When and from whom to seek further help?

Major Must x

8 . 10 . 3Are there sufficient workers available to ensure good husbandry and that pigwelfare is not compromised?

Major Must x

8 . 10 . 4 Are electric goads, sticks or pipes not used for moving pigs at any time? Major Must x

8 . 10 . 5Are growing pigs kept in stable social groups? Are pigs other than matureboars, farrowing sows and pigs in hospital pens not kept in social isolation?

Major Must x

8 . 11 LOADING TO DISPATCH FOR SLAUGHTER T28 . 11 . 1 Are slaughter pigs fasted for at least 12 hours prior to slaughter? Minor Must x8 . 11 . 2 Are tranquilliser drugs not used prior to or at loading for dispatch? Major Must x8 . 11 . 3 Are loading ramps no steeper than 20%, to prevent slippage? Recom.8 . 12 CASUALTY PIGS AND FALLEN STOCK T2

8 . 12 . 1Are all deaths recorded, together with suspected reasons? Are mortality levelsmonitored and where levels increase above target levels, an appropriate actionplan developed with the farm s attending Veterinary Surgeon?

Major Must x


Minor Must

8 . 13 FINDINGS T2

8 . 13 . 1Does farmer obtain feedback from the abattoir on relevant carcasscondemnation and take appropriate action where necessary?

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9 POULTRY MODULE T19 . 1 STOCK SOURCING T2

9 . 1 . 1

Are all live poultry entering a Production Establishment traceable and sourcedsolely from other Production Establishments certified against theEUREPGAP Poultry Standard (or benchmarked schemes)? Is there a recordkept of arrival date, the name of the haulier, and the production establishmentfrom which they are despatched?

Major Must x

9 . 1 . 2

Exceptions to the requirements above, such as may arise from time to timewill be dealt with on a case-by-case basis by the EUREPGAP CertificationBody in consultation with EUREPGAP. This may include the need to importpoultry of special genotype, the need to re-populate, use of ProductionEstablishments with high-health breeding stock from other uncertifiedProduction Establishments, or in any other exceptional case.

Major Must

9 . 2 BREEDING (PARENT) FLOCK (N/A if no Breeding) T29 . 2 . 1 Is moulting not induced? Recom.

9 . 2 . 2Do egg collection workers sanitise their hands prior to handling eggs andbetween handling floor eggs and nest eggs?

Minor Must x

9 . 2 . 3Are all eggs found to be cracked, defective or dirty identified and rejected. Arethese separated from clean eggs? Are floor eggs be placed in separate traysand labelled?

Minor Must x

9 . 2 . 4Are eggs collected at the following minimum frequencies: Rollaway systemsonce per day. Other systems 3 times per day. Floor eggs 3 times per day?

Minor Must x

9 . 2 . 5Are all eggs selected for hatching placed in clean dry trays and placed intosuitable storage rooms as soon as possible. Storage room temperature mustnot exceed 18°C.

Major Must

9 . 2 . 6Is hatching eggs marked in accordance with local legislation where defined, orwith a code that refers back to the breeding farm?

Major Must x

9 . 2 . 7 Is each trolley marked with the breeder farm and the date laid? Major Must x

9 . 2 . 8Do egg collection records include the following details: 1.Quantitiesrecovered; 2.Quantity of floor eggs; 3. Reject egg count?

Major Must x

9 . 2 . 9

Are breeding flocks monitored for Salmonella in accordance with the EUregulation requirements? Egg supplies must cease immediately if eitherS.enteritidis or S.typhimurium is positively confirmed in a flock. Are allunhatched eggs recovered, destroyed and disposed of appropriately? Is aslaughter programme implemented for the affected unit? Are records kept ofall Salmonella tests for all hatcheries and carried out by an ISO 17025accredited laboratory?

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9 . 2 . 10Are all outgoing eggs from breeder flocks certified Mycoplasma Gallisepticumfree and Mycoplasma Synovia status known?

Minor Must x

9 . 3 HATCHERY (N/A if no Hatchery) T29 . 3 . 1 General T3

9 . 3 . 1 . 1

Has a hatchery site plan been drawn up and kept readily available. Does itcontain the following information: 1. Location of Keys and access points; 2.Location of first aid kits and fire extinguishers; 3. Water sources for firefighting purposes?

Major Must x

9 . 3 . 1 . 2 Are floors ceilings and walls in good condition and hygienically managed? Major Must x

9 . 3 . 1 . 3 Site dedicated protective clothing must be supplied for all workers. Minor Must x9 . 3 . 1 . 4 Are pets or other animals not allowed access to the hatchery?. Major Must x

9 . 3 . 1 . 5Are auxiliary buildings, toilets, offices, stores and "break" rooms kept cleanand tidy.

Minor Must x

9 . 3 . 1 . 6 Are drains in production areas accessible and cleanable? Major Must x

9 . 3 . 1 . 7Has the hatchery appointed the following workers: 1. Health & Safety Officer.2. Site First Aider. 3. A poultry specialist vet. 4. A Chick Welfare Officer?

Minor Must x

9 . 3 . 1 . 8

Are all eggs sourced from units certified to standards approved byEUREPGAP and approved for supply by the hatchery? Hatcheries must beable to demonstrate that all supplying flocks are Salmonella Enteritidis andSalmonella Typhimurium free. Eggs from flocks infected with S.enteritidis orS.typhimurium must not be admitted into the hatchery.

Major Must x

9 . 3 . 1 . 9

Are hatcheries monitored for Salmonella in accordance with the EU regulationrequirements? Egg supplies must cease immediately if either S.enteritidis orS.typhimurium is positively confirmed in a flock. Are all unhatched eggsrecovered, destroyed and disposed of appropriately? Are records kept of allSalmonella tests for all hatcheries and carried out by an ISO 17025accredited laboratory?

Major Must x

9 . 3 . 1 . 10Are all incoming eggs from breeder flocks certified Mycoplasma Gallisepticumfree and status known?

Minor Must x

9 . 3 . 1 . 11Are all incoming eggs from breeder flocks Mycoplasma Synovia statusknown?

Recom.

9 . 3 . 1 . 12Are alarms responded to within 15 minutes? Where an alarm is triggered thetime, date and response must be recorded. Is incubation equipment alarmedfor high and low temperatures and mains failure?

Minor Must x

9 . 3 . 1 . 13 Are one-way product flow maintained from egg receipt to chick dispatch? Major Must x






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Comments

9 . 3 . 1 . 14 Is incoming air filtered? Is a positive airflow from eggs to chicks maintained? Recom.

9 . 3 . 1 . 15

Differentiation must be maintained between clean and dirty areas. workersmust be aware of these requirements and be provided with dedicatedprotective clothing and footwear which must be changed when moving fromdirty to clean areas. Equipment must be segregated between clean anddirty areas.

Major Must x

9 . 3 . 1 . 16Are all eggs fumigated or sanitised prior to setting? Are fumigation andsanitising parameters recorded for each batch?.

Minor Must x

9 . 3 . 1 . 17Are incubation hatcher and setter equipment easy to clean, in good workingorder and sealed to the floor?

Major Must x

9 . 3 . 1 . 18 Do hatcheries have a dedicated egg store and a designated incubation room? Major Must x

9 . 3 . 1 . 19Are eggs stored in an environmentally controlled (temperature and humidity)store room?

Major Must x

9 . 3 . 2 Chick Welfare T3

9 . 3 . 2 . 1Are chicks handled in a compassionate and positive manner and adocumented welfare assessment carried out?

Minor Must x

9 . 3 . 2 . 2 Are hatchery waste and unviable chicks identified and humanely culled? Minor Must x

9 . 3 . 2 . 3 Automation and conveyors must not cause injury to chicks. Minor Must x

9 . 3 . 2 . 4Are chicks loaded into clean chick boxes? Are chick boxes cleaned, dried andsanitised after every delivery?

Major Must x

9 . 3 . 2 . 5 Is space allowance in chick boxes not less than 19cm² per chick? Minor Must x

9 . 3 . 2 . 6Are chick holding areas temperature controlled and monitored? Are facilitiesto reduce light available?

Minor Must x

9 . 3 . 3 Records and Identification T3

9 . 3 . 3 . 1Are hatching eggs identifiable at all times for:1. Farm of origin. 2. Date oflay.3. Floor eggs to be labelled and stored separately.?

Major Must x

9 . 3 . 3 . 2

Do hatcheries retain the following production records for each consignment ofeggs:1. Farm of origin.2. Date of lay.3. Date of collection and vehicleidentity.4. Setting date.5. Setter number.6. Transfer date.7. Hatcher number.8. Chick and cull numbers (hatchability).9. Transport records.10. Placementdetails?

Major Must x

9 . 3 . 4 Dispatch T3

9 . 3 . 4 . 1

Are Eggs collected and chicks delivered in purpose built vehicles, fitted withfans, heating system, temperature recording system and an in-cab read out.The vehicle must be equipped with a load-locking system, a tail-lift and beeasily cleaned. Do vehicles have a means of communication in case ofemergency?

Minor Must x






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Comments

9 . 3 . 4 . 2Are vehicles cleaned and sanitised according to a written programme? Arevehicles cleaned between loads and the exterior cleaned daily?

Minor Must x

9 . 3 . 4 . 3 Loading areas should be level, well drained and hygienically managed. Recom.

9 . 3 . 5 Provisions for Chicks T3

9 . 3 . 5 . 1On arrival at the rearing site chicks must be placed into a pre-heated shed assoon as possible and their behaviour closely monitored.

Minor Must x

9 . 3 . 5 . 2Where necessary, does a trained competent stockman carry out humaneslaughter of chicks? Are chicks inspected after culling to ensure death?

Minor Must x

9 . 3 . 5 . 3 The acceptable method of humane slaughter for chicks is neck dislocation. Minor Must x

9 . 4 FEED AND WATER T2

9 . 4 . 1

Is the feeder space allowance used for all poultry accommodation sufficient toallow birds access to food without undue competition? In particular are allbirds able to access sufficient food to meet their nutritional needs andmaintain them in good condition?

Major Must x

9 . 4 . 2Are sufficient drinking points and water flow rate provided to allow birdsaccess to water at any time?

Major Must x

9 . 4 . 3Do the drinker design and positioning ensure that spillage of water onto thelitter is minimised?

Minor Must x

9 . 4 . 4Are the design and operation of all feeder and drinker facilities reviewed by theattending veterinary surgeon within the Veterinary Health Plan?

Recom.

9 . 4 . 5Are the feeders and drinkers positioned so that all birds have ready access tofood and water and encourage activity in the birds?

Major Must x

9 . 4 . 6

Do production establishments not utilising water from mains supply provideevidence that the water supply to the poultry is clean, potable and does notconstitute any hazard to the health of the birds or the safety of the meat oreggs from them?

Major Must

9 . 4 . 7Does the water supply conform to the quality of water intended for humanconsumption?

Minor Must

9 . 4 . 8

Do all poultry have continuous access to an adequate supply of clean, freshdrinking water? Is attention given to the cleanliness of intermediate tanks andpipes leading water from the main supply to the point of access by thepoultry?

Major Must x

9 . 4 . 9Are water meters connected to all birds drinking systems and records madeof daily consumption? Is corrective action taken where normal drinkingpatterns are disrupted?

Minor Must

9 . 4 . 10 Are header tanks covered and hygienically managed? Major Must x






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Comments

9 . 4 . 11 Are feed ingredient or mix samples retained ? Recom.9 . 5 HOUSED POULTRY (N/A if no Housed Poultry) T29 . 5 . 1 Building T3

9 . 5 . 1 . 1

Does the poultry housing comply with the following: 1. The roof and ceilingmust be in good condition, waterproof and easily cleanable. 2. Floors must bewell drained, safe, comfortable and hygienically managed. 3. Walls must bewaterproof, draught-proof and vermin-proof. 4. Houses must be insulated?Note: In hot climates, buildings with mesh/net walls are acceptable, providingrat control is maintained.

Major Must

9 . 5 . 1 . 2Are the floor surface made of concrete or asphalt and is it above the outsideground level? Chalk and earth floors are permitted up to 31 December 2005.

Major Must

9 . 5 . 1 . 3 Do the roof, ceiling and walls have sealed joints? Are asphalt floors sealed? Recom.

9 . 5 . 1 . 4Does the farmer take independent expert advice on the design and facilities ofall new controlled (enclosed) poultry houses, or when existing houses arebeing refurbished?

Recom.

9 . 5 . 1 . 5

Are the key points relating to welfare recorded and reviewed regularly(annually) by the farmer and attending veterinary surgeon for allaccommodation? Are key points displayed at or near to the entrance to eachbuilding? Do the key points include: 1. Total floor area available to the birds; 2.Number of birds in relation to weight allowed in each house to comply with themaximum permitted stocking density; 3. Numbers of birds in relation to thefeeding space and drinker provision; 4. Operating temperature (includingalarm ranges); 5. Feed type and bin identification; 6. Daily lighting regime?

Minor Must x

9 . 5 . 2 Stocking Density T3

9 . 5 . 2 . 1Does all poultry accommodation provide sufficient space to allow unrestrictedaccess to stock-people for the purposes of inspection and removal of sick orinjured birds?

Minor Must x

9 . 5 . 2 . 2Do all birds have sufficient space to enable them without difficulty to:1. Havefreedom of movement 2. Stand normally 3. Turn around 4. Stretch their wings5. Perch 6. Sit without interface with other birds?

Major Must x

9 . 5 . 2 . 3Is the maximum stocking density of 38kg/m² for Broilers adhered tothroughout the production cycle?

Major Must x

9 . 5 . 2 . 4Is the maximum stocking density for Breeders adhered to according to theapplicable EU regulations?

Major Must x

9 . 5 . 2 . 5Is the maximum stocking density for Pullets adhered to according to theapplicable EU regulations?

Major Must x






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Comments

9 . 5 . 2 . 6

Is there for each poultry house a recording system that will demonstratecompliance with the maximum stocking density (9.5.2.3/4/5)? Does thesystem enable farmers to identify and take appropriate preventive measures inthose poultry houses for which growth rates indicate the maximum stockingdensity will be exceeded? (Thinning is not prohibited).

Minor Must

9 . 5 . 3 Ventilation and Temperature Control T3

9 . 5 . 3 . 1Does the production establishment have a written implemented ventilationplan detailing air quality parameters, airflow speed, temperature and back-upsystems, unless no mechanical ventilation used?

Minor Must

9 . 5 . 3 . 2Are the temperature and rate of ventilation of the accommodation appropriateto the housing system and to the age, weight and physiological state of thebirds?

Major Must x

9 . 5 . 3 . 3

Is the ventilation system designed to maintain aerial contaminants below therecommendations of the relevant competent authority in the country ofproduction for long term exposure (8 hours/day) to humans that are shownbelow: 1. Ammonia 20 ppm; 2. Carbon dioxide 5000 ppm; 3.Carbon monoxide50 ppm; 4. Hydrogen sulphide 10 ppm; 5. Inhalable dust 10 mg/m³?

Recom.

9 . 5 . 3 . 4Is the air quality managed to ensure that aerial contaminants do not reach alevel which is noticeably unpleasant to a human observer?

Minor Must

9 . 5 . 3 . 5

Are all automatically ventilated houses designed and managed to cope with atemperature lift of 3º C i.e. prevent the bird heat raising the house temperatureby more than 3º C above outside temperature (normal ambient temperaturesrange -5ºC - + 25ºC or as appropriate to local geographical area)?

Minor Must x

9 . 5 . 3 . 6Do farmers make provisions to protect poultry from heat stress for summerconditions? This may include lowering the stocking density, increasing theventilation rate or cooling by use of roof sprinklers.

Minor Must x

9 . 5 . 3 . 7Does each site have a policy (written/verbal) for the recognition of, andprocedures to be followed in the event of heat or cold stress? Are all stockpersons familiar with and apply the contents of this policy?

Minor Must x

9 . 5 . 3 . 8Do units have access to copies of weather reports to allow for planning forextremes in temperature?

Recom.

9 . 5 . 3 . 9Are the maximum and minimum temperature within all automatically ventilatedhouses measured and recorded on a daily basis? Are these records availableto be reviewed by the attending veterinary surgeon within the VHP?

Major Must x






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Comments

9 . 5 . 3 . 10

Are air quality parameters (e.g. ammonia, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide)measured and recorded on a weekly basis, defining sampling timing, i.e.midday, night time, etc? Are these records available to be reviewed by theattending veterinary surgeon within the VHP?

Recom.

9 . 5 . 4 Light T3

9 . 5 . 4 . 1All birds reared in artificial light must be provided with a period of darkness ofat least four hours in every twenty-four hours.

Major Must

9 . 5 . 4 . 2 Is lighting uniform within the same poultry house? Minor Must x

9 . 5 . 4 . 3Is the lighting patterns for each house recorded and available for review by theattending veterinary surgeon?

Recom.

9 . 5 . 4 . 4Is the lighting system in poultry accommodation designed and maintained inorder to give the minimum light intensity (10 lux for Broiler chickens and forBreeding hens) for a minimum of eight hours in every twenty-four hours?

Minor Must

9 . 5 . 4 . 5 Is the lighting system capable of providing 100 lux for cleaning purposes? Recom.

9 . 5 . 4 . 6

Light levels below these minimum levels (9.5.4.4) may be required to minimiseabnormal behaviour. Where this is necessary, are the attending veterinarysurgeon informed and an action plan agreed between the farmer andattending veterinary surgeon to address the problem? Does the action planalso consider measures other than lower light levels (e.g. environmentalenrichment) to reduce abnormal behaviours?

Minor Must

9 . 5 . 4 . 7Light levels above these minimum levels (9.5.4.4) should improve welfare andactivity in birds so EUREPGAP encourages the development of systems thatcan permit higher light levels.

Recom.

9 5 5 Litter T3

9 . 5 . 5 . 1Are all poultry (except caged breeding poultry) kept on or have access at alltimes to well maintained litter or to a well-drained area for resting?

Major Must

9 . 5 . 5 . 2

Where litter is used, is it : 1. of a suitable material and particle size; 2.managed to maintain it in a dry, friable condition; 3. of a sufficient depth fordilution of faeces (minimum 2 cms); 4. allow birds to dust bathe; 5. be toppedup daily, if necessary, with fresh litter?

Major Must

9 . 5 . 5 . 3Is litter removed from de-populated housing promptly and disposed ofappropriately? Are records of housing cleansing or disposal retained?

Major Must

9 . 5 . 5 . 4Is material used for litter sourced from reputable suppliers only, or straw/woodshavings from own farm?

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Comments

9 . 5 . 5 . 5 If litter is re-used, is it treated and tested free of microbiological risks? Major Must x

9 . 5 . 5 . 6 Are all stock people familiar with the proper management of poultry litter? Minor Must

9 . 6 OUTDOOR POULTRY (N/A if no Outdoor Poultry) T2

9 . 6 . 1Do the indoor stocking density, stocking rate at range, access to range, feedcomposition, pophole size and minimum age of slaughter for free-rangesystems comply with the appropriate legislation?

Minor Must

9 . 6 . 2Are the outdoors in free-range systems: 1. designed and managed in wayswhich ensure that the area around each house does not become poached? 2.consist of pasture mainly covered by vegetation?

Minor Must

9 . 6 . 3Birds with access to range must have access to well-drained areas for restingwhilst outside the building.

Minor Must

9 . 6 . 4Where birds are kept in free range systems, are there sufficient popholesappropriately distributed around the building to ensure that all birds haveready access to range?

Minor Must

9 . 6 . 5

Do birds kept in free range systems have access to range for a minimum ofeight hours each day except when the natural daylight period is less? Are allpopholes normally open for this time, except when this is precluded byinclement weather conditions?

Minor Must

9 . 6 . 6For free range systems in summer conditions, is a shaded area accessiblewhich has sufficient space that the chickens do not have to crowd together(thereby risking further heat stress)?

Minor Must x

9 . 6 . 7 Are birds kept in free-range systems suitably protected from predators? Minor Must x

9 . 7 MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT T2

9 . 7 . 1

Are all automatic equipment thoroughly inspected by a stock-person, or othercompetent person, not less than once each day to check that there is nodefect in it? Automatic equipment means automated or mechanicalequipment, the failure of which will cause the livestock to suffer unnecessarydistress unless the failure is rectified or other provision is made for the care oflivestock . Where a defect is found in the automatic equipment (whether oninspection of the equipment in accordance with this paragraph or at anytime):1. The defect shall be rectified forthwith, or 2. if this is impracticable,such measures shall be taken and maintained until the defect is rectified asare required to safeguard the birds from suffering unnecessary pain orunnecessary distress as a result of the defect.

Minor Must






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Comments

9 . 7 . 2

Where the automatic equipment includes a ventilation system, does thesystem contain: 1. alarm which will give adequate warning of the failure of thatsystem to function properly (which will operate even if the principal electricitysupply to it has failed)? and 2. Additional equipment or means of ventilation(whether automatic or not) which, in the event of such a failure of theventilation system, will provide adequate ventilation so as to prevent the birdsfrom suffering unnecessary distress as a result of the failure? Is any alarmsystem as described above tested by a stockperson or other competentperson not less that once every seven days in order to check that there is nodefect in it. If a fault is found on being tested or inspected in accordance withthis paragraph, it shall be rectified forthwith.

Minor Must

9 . 7 . 3 Are alarm systems checked daily and a record kept of checks? Minor Must

9 . 7 . 4Is there an electricity mains failure alarm on all farms with controlledenvironment buildings?

Major Must

9 . 8 POULTRY HEALTH T29 . 8 . 1 Withdrawal Period T3

9 . 8 . 1 . 1

Are non-slaughter poultry which have received medication and require awithdrawal period, and which are to be sold within that withdrawal period,accompanied by a written statement of the treatment to be sent to thepurchaser with the poultry? Are all such poultry clearly identified?

Major Must

9 . 8 . 2 Medicinal Treatment T3

9 . 8 . 2 . 1Are workers able to demonstrate upon audit that they know the signs thatindicate good and ill health in poultry?

Minor Must x

9 . 8 . 2 . 2In the case of ill health, if the workers are not able to take effective action, isspecialist veterinary or other expert advice obtained as soon as possible?

Minor Must x

9 . 8 . 2 . 3Are equipment used for metering/administering medication kept clean andwell maintained?

Major Must x

9 . 8 . 3 Veterinary Health Plan T3

9 . 8 . 3 . 1Are veterinary visits made at a frequency corresponding to the enterprisetype?

Major Must x

9 . 8 . 3 . 2Does the veterinary health plan identify health or welfare problems if they arethought or known to exist on the unit?

Major Must x

9 . 8 . 3 . 3

Do production establishments producing broiler chickens demonstrate thatlameness is monitored during the later stages of production? Are action planswithin the VHP agreed and implemented to minimise the proportion of birdswith lameness above Bristol Gait Score 3 (or local equivalent)?

Major Must x






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Comments

9 . 8 . 3 . 4

Are the following health parameters recorded in association with the VHP andavailable for examination by the Certification Body auditors:1. Daily recordingof all deaths and culls. The suspected reason for death or culling (e.g.lameness or heat stress) must also be recorded.2. Flock performance data(e.g. growth rates) that will enable a health problem to be detected.3. Leveland type of condemnations in slaughter stock. These records must identifysuspected catching injuries and those birds which are dead on arrival.4.Signs of hock burn and pododermatitis (monitored at the processing plant -communication from processing plant back to farmer must exist)?

Major Must x

9 . 8 . 3 . 5

Doe the VHP define tolerance limits for mortality, flock performance,condemnations and hock burn incidence, which must comply with theapplicable legislation? Is the veterinary surgeon informed immediately If thetolerance limits are exceeded? Are the tolerance limits reviewed and revised inthe light of current circumstances?

Minor Must x

9 . 8 . 3 . 6In addition to the increases in the mortality rate over the production cycle, arelarge fluctuations (i.e. above 0.5%) in the daily mortality rate investigated forevidence of health problems or inaccuracies in recording?

Minor Must x

9 . 8 . 3 . 7

Is medication only initiated with the formal approval of the responsibleveterinary surgeon via a prescription or an approved treatment programme orprotocol (in the case of in-feed medication this will be in the form of aMedicated Feedingstuff Prescription)?

Major Must x

9 . 8 . 3 . 8For all controlled environment (fully enclosed) poultry houses are the recordsof maximum and minimum temperature available to the veterinary surgeon tobe reviewed within the VHP?

Minor Must x

9 . 8 . 3 . 9For all controlled environment (fully enclosed) poultry houses are the recordsof aerial contaminants available to the veterinary surgeon to be reviewed withinthe VHP?

Recom.

9 . 8 . 3 . 10

Are the facilities or the environment within which the birds are housedmanaged in a way that is conducive to good health, if problems arise are theyinvestigated and an action plan agreed between the veterinary surgeon andfarmer to address the problem?

Major Must

9 . 8 . 4 Zoonoses Monitoring T3

9 . 8 . 4 . 1Are swabs following a sampling protocol taken for environmental bacteria andcultured in a laboratory approved by the relevant competent authority?

Major Must

9 . 8 . 4 . 2Are broiler flocks tested between 21-28 days for Salmonella, or for slowergrowing flocks, 10 to 14 days before the anticipated date of slaughter? Aretests carried out in a ISO17025 accredited laboratory?

Major Must






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Comments

9 . 8 . 4 . 3Are confirmed infected flocks sent for slaughter at the end of the processingplants kill programme?

Major Must

9 . 8 . 4 . 4Where a flock is confirmed as Salmonella infected, is there an appropriatewritten cleaning and disinfection procedure to be implemented to ensureeradication of the pathogen once depopulation is complete?

Major Must

9 . 8 . 4 . 5Are inputs for subsequent flocks not brought on site until the site is confirmedSalmonella negative?

Recom.

9 . 9 HYGIENE AND PEST CONTROL T2

9 . 9 . 1Do all individual houses operate an all in all out system for chickens so thatbirds are in the same age group? (N.B: thinning is not prohibited).

Minor Must

9 . 9 . 2

Are bird accommodation thoroughly cleaned and disinfected in accordancewith a written cleansing policy. Whenever it is emptied. Cleaning proceduresfor house furniture, water tanks and bulk feed bins must be included in thepolicy which must also detail the type and dilution rate of disinfectant to beused. Equipment must also be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected afteroperation and before storage. Evidence to show that cleaning procedures areeffective must be provided.

Major Must x

9 . 9 . 3Are farm cats, dogs or domestic pets excluded from all poultryaccommodation?

Major Must x

9 . 9 . 4Do workers keep or have contact with other poultry or any other avianspecies?

Minor Must x

9 . 9 . 5

Does the production establishment have a written policy for the control ofvisitors, vehicles and materials onto the Establishment which must include:1. provision of protective clothing and footwear for visitors; 2. a record of allvisitors, vehicles and material supplies entering the Establishment; 3.provision of disinfectant and other precautions to prevent the introduction ofdisease; 4. clearly visible signed restricted areas and points of danger; 5. thenumber of Poultry-free days required before the Production Establishmentmay be entered; 6. assessment of veterinary health risk associated with entryonto the Production Establishment of people, vehicles and other equipment,and of feed, bedding and other material supplies, and the devising ofappropriate precautions within the context of the VHP; 7. appropriatemanagement of hygiene at the point of exit of birds from the ProductionEstablishment?

Major Must x

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Comments

9 . 9 . 7

Are hand washing facilities and toilets available on-site and must consist of abasin with hot water, bacterial soap and disposable towels. Do all workers andvisitors have the provision to wash or sanitise hands prior to entering poultryhouses and after leaving poultry houses. Are hands also washed after deadbird handling, before and after meals and after visits to the toilet?

Major Must x

9 . 9 . 8

Are foot brush/disinfectant or barrier footwear systems provided at workersaccess points to each building as well as at the entrances to equipment, litterand egg store? Are disinfectants approved by the relevant competent authorityin the country of use must be used and in accordance with specifiedconcentrations? Are solutions replaced on a prescribed basis and recorded?Is footwear cleaned by all workers and visitors before entrance into a buildingand after leaving a building?

Minor Must x

9 . 9 . 9Are farm vehicles maintained in a clean condition? Is provision made forvehicles entering or leaving the site to be disinfected?

Recom.

9 . 9 . 10Is smoking not permitted in any building containing birds or eggs butrestricted to designated areas?

Major Must x

9 . 9 . 11Are detailed records of animal pest control inspections and necessary actionstaken kept?

Major Must

9 . 10 HANDLING T2

9 . 10 . 1If beak trimming is carried out on farm, is there written justification andevidence of correct procedures employed?

Minor Must

9 . 10 . 2Is any other mutilation of poultry also justified and regularly reviewed withinthe VHP?

Minor Must

9 . 10 . 3Are dubbing (in male chicks), despurring, declawing and toe removal in broilerbreeders not carried out?

Recom.

9 . 10 . 4 Beak trimming of female broiler breeders is not permitted. Recom.9 . 11 RESIDUE MONITORING T2

9 . 11 . 1 Are routine residue sampling results and the resulting actions kept on farm? Major Must x

9 . 11 . 2

If a sample is found to contain a residue of prohibited substances or anexceedance of the Maximum Residue Level (MRL), the Approved Farmer andthe veterinary surgeon for the Production Establishment will be informed, andboth must then inform the Certification Body. The matter must be investigatedby the veterinary surgeon within 2 days of the test result and a report besubmitted to the certification body.

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Comments

9 . 11 . 3

If a sample taken is found to contain a residue below the MRL, the cause ofsuch residue must be investigated at the Production Establishment at the nextveterinary visit within one month, and a report submitted to the CertificationBody by the Approved Farmer.

Major Must

9 . 12 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES T2

9 . 12 . 1Is an emergency power supply source available for emergency ventilationsystems?

Minor Must x

9 . 12 . 2Is the emergency power supply or emergency ventilation system testedmonthly and records kept of these tests?

Minor Must

9 . 13 INSPECTION T2

9 . 13 . 1Are workers on the production establishment able to demonstrate competencein handling poultry in a positive and compassionate manner? Are any restraintcarried out with due care and attention to the welfare of the birds?

Minor Must x

9 . 13 . 2

Are birds and the facilities on which birds depend, inspected a minimum oftwice daily. At least one of these inspections should be sufficiently thorough toidentify any bird which has died or is showing signs of sickness or injury. Inorder to ensure this inspection is thorough, the stockman should walk withinapproximately 3 metres of every bird. Do records of fallen stock show thatchecking is done twice daily?

Major Must x

9 . 13 . 3Are any bird which has difficulty in reaching food and water must be promptlyremoved from the flock and humanely culled?

Minor Must x

9 . 14 WORKERS T2

9 . 14 . 1

Can the production establishment provide evidence that its workers arecompetent in the following areas:1. Safe use of medicines.2. Poultry handlingand care.3. Poultry health and welfare (including recognition of disease andabnormal behaviours).4. Knowledge of how to deal with problems in areascovered by the Standards Manual.5. When and from whom to seek furtherhelp?

Major Must x

9 . 14 . 2Are workers normally responsible for the inspection of poultry on a daily basistrained to recognise all lame broiler chickens with Bristol gait score 3 or above(or local equivalent)?

Minor Must x

9 . 14 . 3

When automatic equipment is installed which could affect animal welfare, arestock persons able to:1. Demonstrate an ability to operate the equipment.2.Demonstrate the ability to carry out routine maintenance.3. Recognisecommon signs of malfunction.?

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Comments

9 . 14 . 4

Are workers responsible for the management of the ProductionEstablishment, and for the delivery of the requirements for food safety, animalwelfare and product wholesomeness identified in the Standards? Is manualnamed and recorded for the purposes of audit?

Major Must x

9 . 15 HUMANE SLAUGHTER OF CASUALTY POULTRY T2

9 . 15 . 1When humane slaughter is necessary in order to prevent further suffering is itcarried out promptly by a competent person?

Major Must x

9 . 15 . 2Are all birds that on inspection have a Bristol gait score of 4 or 5 (or legalrequirement) humanely slaughtered immediately?

Minor Must


Minor Must

9 . 16 DESPATCH AND TRANSPORTATION T2

9 . 16 . 1Are poultry despatched from the production establishment in a calm, cleanand rested condition?

Minor Must x

9 . 16 . 2Are all workers involved in the catching and transportation of birds must betrained, competent and have received written instructions of their duties.

Minor Must x

9 . 16 . 3Is a nominated member of the catching team responsible for supervising theloading of birds into the transport vehicle?

Minor Must x

9 . 16 . 4

The levels of catching injuries, where monitored within the slaughterhouseand made available to the farmer, must be available for examination by theCertification Body auditors. Abnormal high levels of catching injuries must bereported to the catching team.

Minor Must x

9 . 16 . 5Is no bird deprived of feed or more than twelve hours and water for more thanone hour prior to loading for slaughter?

Minor Must x

9 . 16 . 6Is the lighting levels adjusted during catching to minimise fear reactions in thebirds. Does this include catching curtains to be fitted to the main doors?

Minor Must x

9 . 16 . 7 Workers' knowledge demonstrated on interview and catching curtains fitted. Minor Must

9 . 16 . 8Are birds which are unfit for transport or dead not be transported Prompteuthanasia?

Minor Must x

9 . 16 . 9 Are birds lifted or carried by the head, neck, wing or tail? Minor Must x

9 . 16 . 10Is a level well-drained loading area available for the loading and unloading ofbirds, chicks and eggs? Is it clean, tidy and hygienically managed?

Minor Must x

9 . 16 . 11Is the manager or stockman responsible for the birds present at depopulation,and ensure the flock is fit to travel?

Minor Must x





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