Click to view all POST-HARVEST WASHINGKey – 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.
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.
PR.PW.1
Standards
Water used post-harvest for product washing or other process where it is in direct contact with the product (including ice) must be deemed as acceptable by the Water Matrix and Risk Assessment. (Revised)
How you will be measured
PR.PW.1.a
PR.PW.1.b
PR.PW.1.c
Risk Assessment
PR.PW.2
Standards
Water analysis is completed by an accredited laboratory, test results are monitored and actions taken on poor results. (Upgraded)
How you will be measured
PR.PW.2.a
PR.PW.2.b
PR.PW.2.c
PR.PW.3
Standards
Where water is recirculated, a documented water treatment process must be in place to ensure the water remains suitable for product contact. (New)
How you will be measured
PR.PW.3.a
PR.PW.3.b
Water treatment records
PR.PW.4
Standards
Category 0, 1 & 2 only.
Wash processes are designed and managed to ensure product may not be cross contaminated by soiled product from an earlier stage in the process. (New)
PR.PW.5
Standards
Members hold a valid Environmental Permit where required for discharge of water from post-harvest processes. (New)
How you will be measured
PR.PW.5.a
PR.PW.5.b
Environmental Permit