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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:
GENETICALLY MODIFIED ORGANISMS
PR.GM.1 Key
Standards
There is no production of GM crops unless a valid derogation has been agreed with Red Tractor. (New)