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.
SH.ME.a
Standards
All cleaning and disinfection of tools, planting, harvesting, grading and packing equipment, containers, crates, boxes, trailers, transport vehicles and stores must be recorded.
How you will be measured
•Name / identification of equipment
•Date of cleaning/ disinfection operation (s)
•Source of water used
•Cleaning agent and disinfectant used
•Name and signature of operative
· Cleaning / disinfection records
SH.ME.b
Standards
It is recommended that Safe Haven Assured members’ own tools, planting, harvesting, grading and packing equipment, containers, crates and boxes is cleaned and disinfected before use.
SH.ME.c
Standards
Containers, crates and boxes used to store and transport Safe Haven Assured seed potatoes must be dedicated to that use.
How you will be measured