Food Safety Program Matrix
Food Safety Program Matrix
Today, farms are operating within a complex set of regulations pertaining to food safety. There are rules, regulation, and standards at the county level and some which are global in their scope. This tool has been created to help bridge the gap between the knowledge of producers and buyers. It will help both groups gain a deeper understanding and the ability to communicate about expectations in a way that provides assurances about the safety of food.
Below are some tools to help you understand and address all of the relevant regulations that pertain to food safety on your farm.
Important: Even if none of the questions in the list below apply, you are still bound by law to produce a safe and correctly labeled food product. This law applies if you are a domestic or foreign facility that manufactures, processes, packs, or holds food.
Self Assessment
Regardless of the regulations that apply to your farm, you should assess your risk. Use this assessment to assess food safety risks on you farm and how to mitigate them. Once you have filled out the assessment you can use the template to communicate your practices to your buyers. Download the PDF here.
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