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DOCUMENTS AND PROCEDURES

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Key – Those standards which have greater significance (all other standards are normal)

Recommendation – Those which do not affect certification

New – A completely new standard which the member must now adhere to

Revised – A standard that has changed and requires the member to take some different or additional action to before

Upgraded – The standard has been upgraded to a Key standard or from a Recommendation to a full standard

Appendix – Referenced in ‘How you will be measured’. Indicates that additional information is provided in the Appendices, which are available at the end of each section.

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Where to find help – at the end of each section we have indicated where you can get extra guidance if you need it.

Cropping Categories Fresh Produce

Category 0
Those you can eat raw and have a significant risk or history of pathogen contamination.

Category 1
Those you can eat raw and which do not have a protective skin that is removed before eating; they may also have a significant risk or history of pathogen contamination.

Category 2
Those you can eat raw and which either have protective skin or grow clear of the ground, or that have no history of pathogen contamination.

Category 3
Those that the customer always cooks.

An up-to-date list of the crop categories can be found on the Red Tractor website.

Aim:

DOCUMENTS AND PROCEDURES

PR.DP.1 Key

Standards

The farm, as a whole, must present an acceptable and tidy appearance to the general public. The site management must not present a food safety, animal welfare or environmental risk. (New)

How you will be measured

PR.DP.1.a

The external areas around buildings and farm entrances are kept clear of rubbish, non-essential equipment and other debris. 

PR.DP.1.b

Loose wire, scrap machinery, scrap metal, seed and fertiliser bags, PPP containers and disused tyres are managed.

PR.DP.1.1

Standards

A farm map must be present and areas of specific risk are identified.

How you will be measured

PR.DP.1.1.a

Areas at high risk of pollution are identified on the farm map.

PR.DP.1.1.b

Maps are accessible for staff and visitors to reference.

Farm map

PR.DP.2

Standards

A documented plan for the effective management of serious incidents and potential emergency situations that threaten food safety, legality or the environment must be in place and known to those involved in farm tasks. (Revised)

How you will be measured

PR.DP.2.a

You have considered the risks to your farm and documented the actions to be taken in event of: - fire - power cuts - extreme weather - pollution incident - incidents affecting food safety or legality (e.g. microbiological or residue issues) - other site-specific risks

PR.DP.2.b

Up-to-date relevant contact details are documented and – where appropriate – displayed (including out of hours phone numbers) e.g. electricity supplier, Environment Agency hotline, supply chain contacts, laboratory, etc.

PR.DP.2.c

Key personnel have access to plan.

Contingency/Emergency Plan

PR.DP.3

Standards

Systems must be in place for recording, investigating and resolution of any complaints that are relevant to the requirements of the Red Tractor Standards.

How you will be measured

PR.DP.3.a

System includes recording the: - Complaint - Investigation result - Action taken to prevent the issue happening again - Complaints trending for food safety issues
  • Complaint Records
  • Complaints trending

PR.DP.4

Standards

Where records are required by the standards, they must be retained for a minimum of two years unless otherwise specified.

PR.DP.5

Standards

A completed and signed food safety policy declaration is recorded and updated annually.

Signed food safety policy declaration

PR.DP.6

Standards

A documented Fire Risk Assessment for the control and prevention of fires in all farm buildings must be in place and known to key personnel.

Fire Risk Assessment