Combinable Crops and Sugar Beet Standards DP.1 Revised DP.1.1 New DP.2 DP.3 DOCUMENT AND PROCEDURES (DP) Aim: Plans and procedures in place to ensure safe and legal food production STANDARDS HOW YOU WILL BE MEASURED RECORD EEPING Producers must have a copy of Hard or electronic the Red Tractor Assurance for Farms - Crops and Sugar Beet Scheme Standards available You are registered with your In order to evidence your registration you have available: Confirmation of registration Local Authority under the Feed o a copy of the letter you sent to your local authority Hygiene Regulations o a confirmation of registration from your Local Authority A documented plan for the You have considered the risks to your farm e.g. effective management of serious o Fire incidents and potential o Extreme weather (drought, flooding, snow) emergency situations that o Reporting activist activity (police, relevant trade body, your threaten food safety or the certification body, customers) environment must be in place o Accident and known to key staff o Pollution incident (e.g. pesticide or fertiliser spillages and leaks) Plan includes telephone and other contact details (including out of hours) e.g. Environment Agency hotline, energy suppliers Routines must be in place for recording, investigating and resolution of any complaints received that are relevant to the requirements of the Crops and Sugar Beet Standard ey staff have access to plan Complaints made by local authority, general public, customers (e.g. processor feedback) or other System includes recording: o the complaint o the investigation result o the action taken to prevent the issue happening again Complaint records 1
DP.4 Upgraded Producers must ensure that new Has the site or store been added to your Red Tractor membership? production sites are suitable for Consideration has been given to: use o previous use o recent applications of pesticides, fertilisers or soil improvers o physical hazards o noxious weeds o known or likely health or disease risks from previous crop/ stock Where to find help Red Tractor Assurance for Farms Crops and Sugar Beet Scheme: http://assurance.redtractor.org.uk/rtassurance/farm/crops/cr_about.eb 2
TI.1 TI.2 Upgraded TI.3 R New TI.4 Upgraded TI.5 TI.6 TRACEABILITY AND INTEGRITY AIM: Clear identification of grain on farm and loads leaving the farm to deliver food chain traceability STANDARDS HOW YOU WILL BE MEASURED RECORD EEPING A completed and signed Passports are fully completed Signed Grain Passports Combinable Crops Passport must accompany each load that leaves the farm Producers must retain records of the destination/point of first tipping of loads leaving the farm It is recommended that samples are retained for 3 months from each load that leaves the farm Collection notes are acceptable Records of destination/point of first tip (e.g. collection notes) Samples are taken in line with the HGCA s Grain Sampling Guide 2013 AIM: Clear identification of grain in store to ensure on farm traceability STANDARDS HOW YOU WILL BE MEASURED RECORD EEPING Representative samples from Samples are taken in line with the HGCA s Grain Sampling Guide 2013 each storage bin, silo, flat store and drying floor must be taken and retained at the time of filling Traceability records must be kept to identify varieties and fields of origin of crops stored in bulks/ bins 3 Traceability records for crops in store AIM: The assurance status of grain is maintained at all times STANDARDS HOW YOU WILL BE MEASURED RECORD EEPING Producers must not market If you are providing any 3 rd party storage for non-assured combinable assured and non-assured crops and/or sugar beet stored it is physically separated from your combinable crops and/or sugar assured combinable crops and/or sugar beet beet produced on the same Separate records are kept showing any deliveries, in or out, of the holding non-assured product Delivery and out-loading records Mass balance calculations
TI.7 All certificates/lot numbers and product name of any seed treatment of purchased seed must be available Where to find help Records of seed treatments, including those of applications by processor off-farm HGCA s Grain Sampling Guide 2013: http://www.hgca.com/cms_publications.output/2/2/publications/onfarm%20information/grain%20sampling%20guide%202013.mspx?fn=show&pubcon=9395 4
SC.1 Revised STAFF AND CONTRACTORS AIM: All staff and contractors are trained and signed off to carry out the activities they are employed to do STANDARDS HOW YOU WILL BE MEASURED RECORD EEPING Systems must be in place to ensure new staff are effectively trained and signed-off as competent to carry out the activities they are employed to do Nobody starts work without an induction, supervision or explanation of the tasks they will carry out For particular tasks (mentioned elsewhere) training is given prior to being left to complete the task unsupervised SC.2 Records of training must be kept A training record is available for all, including: o Name o Start date, if applicable o Training given/events attended/ experience o Date of training o Who provided the training Where staff are trained to undertake specific tasks this is listed in the record SC.3 Where labour providers are used An agreement is in place that details checks for right to work, identity New to supply temporary or checks, skill requirements and confirms Gangmasters licence is held permanent staff an agreement must be in place to ensure competent persons are provided (CR.SC.1.6) Training records Labour provider agreement 5
EI.1 EI.1.1 EI.1.2 ENVIRONMENT IMPACT/CONSERVATION AND SUSTAINABILITY AIM: Minimise the adverse impact the farm has on wildlife, flora, fauna and the environment STANDARDS HOW YOU WILL BE MEASURED RECORD EEPING Producers must be aware of any practices that have an adverse environmental impact Producers who are planning to use land classified as uncultivated or semi-natural for arable production must ensure that Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) regulations have been met. If any of this land is used to produce energy crops information must be retained relating to possible carbon losses Crops and sugar beet that may be used to produce biofuels and bioliquids must not be produced on land that had one of the following statuses on or after Jan 2008: a high biodiversity value or land with high carbon stock or land that was peatland unless evidence is provided that the Important features of biodiversity and conservation value are identified on and around the farm Practices are adopted to minimise detrimental impact on such features the following areas have not been converted into land used for biofuel/ bioliquid production: o any wooded or forested land i.e. land spanning more than 1 hectare with trees higher than 5 metres and a canopy cover of over 10% o undrained peatland o o o wetlands areas prohibited for cultivation by law or by the relevant competent authority for nature protection purposes or protection of specific ecosystems or species areas of permanent grassland i.e. grassland that has been established for more than 5 years 6 Record of any conversion of land must be kept for 5 years and must include; area, previous land type, cultivation method
cultivation and harvesting does not involve drainage of previously undrained soil Where to find help Producers that have any land on or bordering SSSI must adhere to the management requirements as set out in the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended) and outlined in GAEC 6. If there are any Scheduled Monuments on land producers must adhere to the requirements under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979 (as amended) and outlined in GAEC 7. Producers must adhere to cross-compliance hedgerow and watercourse protection and 1997 Hedgerow Regulations outlined in GAEC 14 & 15. If land is designated as a Special Protection Area producers must adhere to regulations and requirements under the Wild Birds Directive 2009/147/EC and Habitats Directive 92/43/EEC and outlined in SMR 1 and SMR 5. Environmental Impact Assessments: https://www.gov.uk/environmental-impact-assessments 7
INTEGRATED CROP MANAGEMENT AIM: Integrated Crop Management is followed on-farm STANDARDS HOW YOU WILL BE MEASURED RECORD EEPING ICM.1 Upgraded Integrated Crop Management (ICM) must be in place to proactively manage crop production ICM is discussed with relevant staff, advisers and contractors Consideration is given to all areas of good agricultural practice with an emphasis on reducing the use of pesticides, optimum use of fertilisers and improved protection of the environment As part of ICM an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) plan is documented and followed IPM plan 8
EC.1 EC.2 EC.3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION & CONTAMINATION CONTROL (EC) AIM: A well maintained farm STANDARDS HOW YOU WILL BE MEASURED RECORD EEPING The farm must be maintained in Accumulated rubbish and redundant equipment kept in controlled a manner that does not present areas separate from crop storage areas risks to food safety or Weeds in the farmyard are under control environmental protection AIM: No contamination, pollution or spread of disease risks from any potential contaminants or wastes STANDARDS HOW YOU WILL BE MEASURED RECORD EEPING Potential pollutants are stored in Potential pollutants include (but are not limited to) silage, silage a manner that minimises the risk effluent, slurry, anaerobic digestate, sheep dip, agricultural fuel oil, of contamination or pollution empty containers, paints, preservatives, disinfectants, baits, lubricants, other chemical products Fuel tanks bunded where required by legislation All wastes must be disposed of Wastes include (but are not limited to) used plastics, chemicals, oils and Waste Management in a manner that minimises the empty containers Plan risk of contamination or Wastes are disposed of by registered waste carriers Waste Transfer Notes / pollution Wastes are not burnt, with the exception of vegetation and untreated Receipts wood Empty containers are cleaned using an integrated pressure rinsing device, or rinsed appropriately, and the rinsate returned to the spray tank Non-returnable empty containers are not reused and are stored and disposed of in accordance with legislation Returnable containers are kept secure until disposal or recovery takes place, which should be within 12 months The disposal of redundant pesticides is carried out by an approved chemical waste contractor or the supplying company and is recorded AIM: Pesticides (including herbicides and insecticides) are suitable for use and stored and managed in a safe and responsible manner to prevent the risk of contamination and pollution 9
EC.4 STANDARDS HOW YOU WILL BE MEASURED RECORD EEPING Pesticides used must be Approved pesticides in use and manufacturer s instructions followed approved for use in the U No un-approved pesticides in store EC.4.1 Pesticides must be appropriate for the control required as recommended on the product label or EAMU Consideration is given to environmental impact and residue levels Particular attention is paid to: o Maximum permitted dose rates o Restrictions on repeated applications to a single crop o Latest application stage and/ or harvest interval The Defra Code of Practice for Using Plant Protection Products is adhered to if reduced spray volume applications are used EC.5 EC.5.1 EC.5.2 R Pesticides must be stored in a manner that minimises the risk of contamination or pollution The pesticide store must be of a suitable design and construction It is recommended that the store, including doors but not roof, is constructed of materials that will resist fire for 30 minutes or longer No contamination of crops, feedstuffs, fertilisers, animals, soils, groundwater or watercourses Adequate ventilation Lighting sufficient to read labels on products Frost-proof Away from areas presenting a risk of fire and at least 4m from flammable materials or sources of ignition There are warning signs on the building ept locked, with keys limited to those with training in pesticide handling An outside cage only used if the product is supplied in a container purposefully designed for outside storage 10
EC.6 Pesticides must be kept in their original packaging Pesticides from broken packaging transferred to a suitable container with a fitted lid/ cap and displaying original label information EC.7 EC.7.1 Emergency facilities to deal with chemical spillages must be in place Stored powders must not be able to become contaminated by stored liquids Emergency facilities include sand/absorbent granules/an adequate sump Adequate facilities for washing off any accidental splash or spillages on operators EC.8 An up-to-date list of stored pesticides must be kept and a copy held at a suitable location away from the store itself List is available for use by emergency services if required List of stored pesticides EC.9 AIM: Pesticides (including herbicides and insecticides) are correctly applied to land to prevent contamination or pollution STANDARDS HOW YOU WILL BE MEASURED RECORD EEPING Pesticides must be applied to land in a manner that minimises the risk of contamination or pollution Only used on the crops being protected Areas of high pollution risk on the farm are identified on farm maps and pesticide application does not occur in these areas Manufacturers instructions are followed at all times, including during handling and filling Pesticides are never applied in unsuitable conditions i.e. high winds Care is taken when spraying near hedgerows, woodlands, wetlands, private homes or public places i.e. schools, parks, playgrounds Local beekeepers are given a minimum of 48 hours notice of the intention to apply a pesticide that is hazardous to bees Certain pesticides carry buffer zone requirements when applied near water. When applying these pesticides using a boom sprayer or air Farm map which identifies areas of high pollution risk 11
assisted sprayer a Local Environment Risk Assessment for Pesticides (LERAP) is undertaken and results recorded EC.10 Spraying must be undertaken by competent operators Competence is demonstrated by holding NPTC certificates or by having Grandfather Rights If spraying operations are contracted checks are made that certificates of competence are held Sprayer operators include those applying granular/ dust pesticides or seed dressing NPTC Certificates EC.10.1 R New EC.10.2 It is recommended that those who have Grandfather Rights hold relevant certificates of competence Sprayer operators must be registered with the National Register of Sprayer Operators (NRoSO) One of the following certificates are held: o City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Pesticides Replacing Grandfather Rights o Level 2 Safe Use of Pesticides If spraying operations are contracted the name and valid NRoSO number of the contractor has been recorded Certificates of competence NRoSO membership numbers EC.10.3 Where an adviser advises on pesticide usage a BASIS Professional Register number must be provided The adviser has read the scheme standards and has agreed to provide advice on pesticide use in compliance with the standards BASIS Professional Register number EC.11 Records must be kept for all pesticide applications and retained for minimum of 3 years Details of the required records can be found in the relevant appendix Records are kept for applications made by both producer and outside contractor Pesticide records EC.12 Revised All pesticide spraying equipment must be maintained and tested Does not apply to handheld and knapsack sprayers NSTS certificates are held for all boom sprayers Sprayer test certificates 12
By Nov 2016 foggers/misters/batch dippers and granular pesticide applicators are tested once every 6 years Outside contractors also hold valid NSTS certificates at the time of application EC.12.1 EC.13 EC.14 All hand-held applicators and knapsack sprayers must be checked on an annual basis and results recorded All pesticide spraying equipment must be checked to ensure accurate application Pesticides must be transported in a safe manner, as detailed in the Code of Practice for Using Plant Protection Products Records of hand-held applicator and knapsack checks Sprayers are calibrated regularly Calibration records - kept for a minimum of 2 years EC.15 Surplus spray mix must be dealt with in a manner that minimises the risk of contamination and pollution Surplus is sprayed onto designated areas (e.g. sprayed or unsprayed crop left specifically for the purpose) or securely stored pending collection by a registered waste contractor Tank washings and rinsates are treated in a biobed or biofilter and treated under a waste exemption registered with the Environment Agency or disposed directly to the ground in accordance with an environment permit issued by the Environment Agency Care is taken not to exceed maximum rate EC.16 AIM: Fertilisers are stored and managed in a safe and responsible manner to prevent the risk of contamination and pollution STANDARDS HOW YOU WILL BE MEASURED RECORD EEPING Fertilisers must be stored in a Stored where there is no public access and located away from and not manner that minimises the risk of visible from a public highway 13
theft Checks are made to ensure fertiliser has not been tampered with, moved or stolen If a discrepancy or theft is discovered it is reported to the police immediately EC.17 Fertilisers must be stored in a manner that minimises the risk of contamination or pollution There is no risk of contamination to crops, feedstuffs, pesticides, animals, soils, groundwater or watercourses Granular fertiliser is stored on hard, dry surfaces Fertiliser spillage can be contained Fertiliser is stored at least 10m from a watercourse and at least 50m from a well, spring or borehole EC.17.1 Liquid fertiliser must be stored in suitable tanks/bowsers Liquid fertiliser stored in accordance with Defra s Protecting our Water, Soil and Air A Code of Good Agricultural Practice for farmers, growers and land managers If not bunded to Environment Agency standards liquid fertiliser tanks have lockable or removable tap handles If sight glasses are fitted they are secured to avoid accidental or malicious spillage EC.18 Fertiliser stock records must be kept and detail up-to-date quantities received and used Fertiliser stock records EC.19 Updated and Revised You must notify the relevant authorities if you are storing certain amounts and/or types of fertiliser If storing more than 150 tonnes of fertilisers with a Nitrogen content greater than 15.75% you have notified the Fire and Rescue Service If storing more than 25 tonnes in total of any fertilisers or other substances with an oxidiser warning sign on the bag or container you have notified both HSE and the Fire and Rescue Service 14
EC.20 AIM: Fertilisers/soil improvement products are suitable for their intended use and applied in a manner that prevents the risk of contamination and pollution STANDARDS HOW YOU WILL BE MEASURED RECORD EEPING Only appropriate, safe and suitable fertilisers and soil improvement products must be applied to land Soil improvement products include (but are not limited to) manure, composts, anaerobic digestate (biofertiliser), treated sewage sludge Any material originating outside the holding that is applied to land has agricultural benefit and is permitted for use No untreated animal by-products (e.g. abattoir waste) applied Permits A Manure Management Plan EC.20.1 Human Sewage Sludge must only be used if treated Human sewage sludge is only used in accordance with the Defra Code of Practice for the Agricultural Use of Sewage Sludge Untreated sewage sludge is not used EC.21 Fertilisers and soil improvement products must be applied to land in a manner which minimises the risk of contamination or pollution Soil improvement products applied in accordance with appendix and Manure Management Plan Before application factors including NVZ restrictions, soil type, crop requirements, slope, field conditions, weather conditions, grazing or planting intervals and the position of surface water, water supplies and abstraction points, even on neighbouring land, are considered Grazing and planting intervals in the appendix are adhered to Staff and contractors have knowledge of high risk areas on farm EC.21.1 Where an adviser advises on fertiliser usage a FACTS Professional Register number must be provided The adviser has read the scheme standards and has agreed to provide advice on fertiliser use in compliance with the standards FACTS Professional Register number 15
EC.22 All equipment used for applying fertilisers or soil improvement products must be checked to ensure accurate application Applying to land refers to (but is not limited to) grazing, forage, conservation land, land producing crops for consumption on the farm Calibration records EC.23 Fertiliser rates must be based on a calculation of the nutrient requirements of the crop and on regular analysis of nutrient levels in soil, plant or nutrient solution Analysis results EC.23.1 The supply and timing of nutrient application must be matched to meet crop demand Non-target areas are protected from run-off and leaching Nutrient loss is minimised by adopting good practices EC.23.2 EC.24 Documentary evidence detailing the chemical content (N, P, ) of all purchased inorganic fertilisers must be kept for 12 months Records must be kept of all applications of fertilisers/soil improvement products Records include location, date of application, type and quantity of fertiliser/ soil improvement product applied, method of application, operator name Documents detailing chemical content of inorganic fertilisers (e.g. invoices, delivery notes) Records of fertiliser/ soil improvement product applications EC.25 EC.26 AIM: Crops are monitored for pests, diseases and weeds STANDARDS HOW YOU WILL BE MEASURED RECORD EEPING Regular crop inspections must be Crop inspection records undertaken and recorded (diary notes are acceptable) Relevant pests, diseases and Recording is carried out directly or through participation in a relevant Records of pests, diseases weeds must be monitored prediction programme and weeds on farm 16
regularly and recorded Thresholds are used where applicable, to avoid the routine application of pesticides Where to find help Environmental Permitting Regulations 2010: http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2010/9780111491423/contents Code of Practice for Using Plant Protection Products: http://www.pesticides.gov.uk/resources/crd/migrated- Resources/Documents/C/Code_of_Practice_for_using_Plant_Protection_Products_- _Complete20Code.pdf Defra - Protecting our Water, Soil & Air A Code of Good Agricultural Practice for farmers, growers and land managers: https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/69344/pb13558- cogap-090202.pdf Defra Fertiliser Recommendations for Agricultural and Horticultural Crops: https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/69469/rb209- fertiliser-manual-110412.pdf HSE Guidance on Storing Pesticides: http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/ais16.pdf Further guidance on biobeds can be found at: www.environment-agency.gov.uk/agriculturalwaste Further guidance on environmental permits can be found at: www.environment-agency.gov.uk/epr BBPA Accepted Agrochemicals List for malting barley: www.ukmalt.com/sites/default/files/files/tech-461%20-%20barley%20june%202013.pdf LERAP information: http://www.pesticides.gov.uk/guidance/industries/pesticides/topics/usingpesticides/spray-drift/leraps For information on fertiliser safety and security: http://www.aictradeassurance.org.uk/fias/documents/industry-guidance-and-codes-of-practice/ The Water Resources (Control of Pollution) (Silage, Slurry and Agricultural Fuel Oil) Regulations 2010: http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/business/sectors/118798.aspx Environment Agency What s in Your Backyard: http://www.environmentagency.gov.uk/homeandleisure/37793.aspx 17
SN.1 SEED, NURSERY STOC AND ROOTSTOC AIM: Responsible use of chemicals on seed, nursery stock and rootstock STANDARDS HOW YOU WILL BE MEASURED RECORD EEPING Only approved chemicals can be used for the treatment of seed or rootstock Records are kept of any treatments made and rate of application Seed/ rootstock treatment records 18
SM.1 Revised SITE AND SOIL MANAGEMENT AIM: Soil managed properly to help maintain soil condition STANDARDS HOW YOU WILL BE MEASURED/WHAT GOOD LOOS LIE RECORD EEPING Producers must have systems in place that aim to maintain soil structure and control erosion (CR.SM.1) (CR.SM.1.1) A Soil Protection Review or Soil Management Plan The classification of soils on the farm is known Production practices are adjusted to maintain soli structure and control erosion Soil Protection Review or Soil Management Plan Where to find help Soil Protection Review guidance: https://www.gov.uk/soil-protection-review 19
ST.1 STORAGE (ST) AIM: Crops are maintained in an acceptable condition in store STANDARDS HOW YOU WILL BE MEASURED RECORD EEPING The condition of crops must be determined immediately as they go into store and an assessment must be made of storage and conditioning requirements A specific storage strategy is in place for grain stored for more than a few days ST.2 The condition of crops in store must be monitored and records kept of the dates of all checks and follow up action taken Rises in temperature are investigated Action is taken to remedy water ingress, bird and rodent activity and the development of hot spots If insects are detected further advice is sought Grain storage records kept for the duration of crop storage ST.3 ST.4 Moisture meters and temperature probes must be calibrated annual and the results recorded Drying equipment must be regularly maintained in line with manufacturers instructions by competent staff Burners are operating efficiently Fuel used in oil-fired driers meets commercial ISDN/ISO fuel standards No waste oil is used Operator manual is available Calibration records Records of dates when maintenance has taken place ST.5 If any post-harvest pesticide or diatomaceous earth products are used on crops, records must be kept Records include product used, dose rate, date and reason for application No chemically active post-harvest pesticides have been used on oilseeds the use of the following diatomaceous earths is acceptable: Demeter, Silico- Sec Records of post-harvest pesticide or diatomaceous earth product use 20
ST.6 If any pre-harvest crop store pesticides are used, records must be kept Records include site, product used, dose rate and date of application Records of pre-harvest pesticide use ST.7 Revised AIM: All stores are acceptable for use STANDARDS HOW YOU WILL BE MEASURED RECORD EEPING At least annual risk assessments Temporary and long-term storage taken into account A copy of the completed must be carried out in relation to RA includes reference to the fabric of the store and the stored crops RA storage facilities A CIPC Store Risk Assessment has been carried out for all stores and CIPC Store RA the results acted upon ST.8 Walls, floors and horizontal surfaces of all storage, holding or reception facilities must be cleaned and where appropriate washed and insecticide treated prior to use Residues of all previous crops have been cleaned from all areas, including ventilated floors and beneath conveyors No diesel or hydraulic fuel residues on floor Pre-harvest insect trapping is carried out in grain storage areas to ensure cleaning operations have been successful Cleaning records ST.9 If livestock buildings are intended for use as crop storage or temporary holding facilities they must be cleaned, power washed and sanitised with a combined detergent/disinfectant Detergent/ disinfectant is suitable for use on food contact surfaces and is used in accordance with manufacturers instructions Cleaning records ST.10 Outside loading areas must be maintained in a clean and welldrained Producers are cautious of contaminating crops by loading in areas constructed from road planings condition Care is taken to prevent transfer of soil/debris into store whilst loading AIM: Buildings used for long-term storage of crops must be of a suitable construction and properly maintained STANDARDS HOW YOU WILL BE MEASURED RECORD EEPING 21
ST.11 ST.12 ST.13 Revised ST.14 ST.15 Revised ST.16 The store must be inspected immediately prior to use and regularly thereafter Buildings must be weatherproof No ingress of water Buildings must have suitable and solid roofs, floors, walls and doors Controls must be in place to protect crops from contamination with any broken glass or hard plastic No ingress of rodents or birds Bitumen is not used for new floors or as a filler No deterioration of floor leading to loose flooring material AIM: Buildings used for temporary storage of crops must be suitable for use STANDARDS HOW YOU WILL BE MEASURED RECORD EEPING Temporary stores can only be used for the storage of crops until the 30 th October Temporary stores must be cleaned prior to use ST.17 Temporary stores must be weatherproof No ingress of water/ rain onto stored crop ST.18 Revised The roofs, floors and walls of temporary stores must be of a suitable construction to prevent contamination of crops with Bitumen is not used for new floors or as a filler Solid floor with no deterioration of floor leading to loose flooring material 22
earth, stones, debris ST.19 Controls must be in place to protect crops from contamination with any broken glass or hard plastic Where to find help HGCA Storage Guide: http://www.hgca.com/cms_publications.output/2/2/publications/onfarm%20information/grain%20storage%20guide%203rd%20edition.mspx?fn=show&pubcon=8742 Defra Code of Practice for the Control of Salmonella during the Production, Storage and Transport of Compound Feeds, Pre-mixtures, Feed Materials and Feed Additives: http://www.food.gov.uk/multimedia/pdfs/committee/copsal.pdf The HGCA Safe Storage Time Calculator: http://www.hgca.com/content.output/996/996/resources/tools/safe%20storage%20time%20calcu lator.mspx 23
EH.1 EQUIPMENT HYGIENE AIM: There is no risk of contamination of grain from equipment used for the harvesting, transportation, handling, conveying and loading of grain STANDARDS HOW YOU WILL BE MEASURED RECORD EEPING All equipment used for the harvesting, transportation, handling, conveying and loading of grain must be thoroughly cleaned prior to use Trailers and/or loading buckets used for the transportation of farmyard manure of similar materials are power-washed and sanitised with a combined detergent/disinfectant identified as suitable for use on food contact surfaces Combines are checked for cleanliness prior to use All grain handling equipment is regularly cleaned Cleaning records Where to find help Defra Code of Practice for the Control of Salmonella during the Production, Storage and Transport of Compound Feeds, Pre-mixtures, Feed Materials and Feed Additives: http://www.food.gov.uk/multimedia/pdfs/committee/copsal.pdf 24
VC.1 VC.2 Revised VC.3 VERMIN CONTROL (VC) AIM: Effective control of birds, rodents, insects and other animals to prevent contamination and food safety risk STANDARDS HOW YOU WILL BE MEASURED RECORD EEPING Systems must be in place to control vermin at all storage System managed in house by a demonstrably competent person or by external contractor sites, including temporary storage Evidence that control is effective and being managed e.g. there is no evidence of contamination by vermin A system that prevents bird, rodent and domestic animal (e.g. cats and dogs) entry to all long-term storage Vermin entry points (e.g. gutters, eaves, doors, loading pipes, etc ) are secured Bait must be used responsibly Where baits are used bait plan is in evidence Plan includes map/location of bait points, bait used, bait points inspection and replenishment dates Safe positioning of bait; non-target animals do not have access and there is no risk of contamination No contamination of grain with bait and baiting stations kept well away from stored grain Insect traps in stored grain must be used as a means of monitoring insect activity and records must be kept of dates of checks, any insect activity and subsequent follow up action Written agreement with external contractor Bait plan to be kept for 2 years Records of insect trap monitoring Where to find help Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use: http://www.thinkwildlife.org/crru-code/ HGCA Storage Guide: http://www.hgca.com/cms_publications.output/2/2/publications/onfarm%20information/grain%20storage%20guide%203rd%20edition.mspx?fn=show&pubcon=8742 HGCA Rodent Control in Agriculture: http://www.hgca.com/cms_publications.output/2/2/publications/onfarm%20information/rodent%20control%20in%20agriculture.mspx?fn=show&pubcon=9127 25
RC.1 RC.2 Revised RC.3 RESIDUES AND CONTAMINANTS AIM: Contamination and residues must be minimised and where applicable monitored STANDARDS HOW YOU WILL BE MEASURED RECORD EEPING Producers must determine whether any of the crops grown require specific action to minimise pesticide residues as required by the specific market Producers must carry out a risk assessment to decide the extent of any measures to be taken to reduce the risk of contamination to crops Producers are able to demonstrate awareness of contract requirements e.g. o non-use of diatomaceous earths on milling wheat o awareness and compliance with BBPA Accepted Agrochemical List for malting barley Mycotoxin risk assessments have been carried out where appropriate Risk assessment takes into account all possible sources of contamination: glass, metal, clay pigeon fragments, lead shot, bitumen, stone, plastic etc. There has been no shooting of clay pigeons over standing crops of rape after the yellow bud stage 26 Crop contamination risk assessment(s) Mycotoxin risk assessment(s) Adequate provisions, including secure segregation, must be made to ensure that there is no contamination of stored grain from treated seed Where to find help HGCA information on Mycotoxins, including the Risk Assessment: http://www.hgca.com/content.output/6556/6556/crop%20management/wheat%20disease%20con trol/mycotoxins.mspx Commission Regulation (EC) No 466/2001 sets maximum levels for certain contaminants and mycotoxins in foodstuffs: http://ec.europa.eu/food/fs/sfp/fcr/fcr02_en.pdf Commission Regulation (EC) No 123/2005 sets limits for Ochratoxin A: http://eurlex.europa.eu/lexuriserv/lexuriserv.do?uri=oj:l:2005:025:0003:0005:en:pdf Commission Regulation (EC) No 856/2005 sets limits for fusarium toxins: http://eurlex.europa.eu/lexuriserv/lexuriserv.do?uri=oj:l:2005:143:0003:0008:en:pdf
GM.1 GM.2 R GENETICALLY MODIFIED ORGANISMS AIM: If grown strict rules must be followed in order to meet legal requirements and reduce the risk of cross-contamination STANDARDS HOW YOU WILL BE MEASURED RECORD EEPING Production of any Genetically Modified crops must comply with legal requirements It is recommended that suppliers inform all potential customers of any developments including trials relating to the use or production of products derived from genetic modification and the use of GM cultivars must be agreed with individual customers prior to planting Records of GM status and variety grown GM.3 GM crops or other GM material must not be stored with other crops unless they are separated by a rigid physical barrier Animal feed may contain GM material and is therefore stored separately from crops GM.4 If GM and non-gm crops are mixed in storage the whole bulk must be regarded as genetically modified and labelled as such 27
GM.5 The Code of Practice on the Provision of Information Relating to Genetically Modified Crops must be adhered to 28
OT.1 OT.2 OT.3 OWN TRANSPORT FOR OFF-FARM DELIVERY AIM: Traceability is maintained throughout the haulage process STANDARDS HOW YOU WILL BE MEASURED RECORD EEPING All trailers must be uniquely numbered or lettered for identification purposes Records must be kept of all vehicles or trailers owned, hired or leased Records include identification number, date the trailer was purchased or hired and date of disposal, if relevant Vehicle records AIM: There is no risk of contamination of grain from equipment used for haulage STANDARDS HOW YOU WILL BE MEASURED RECORD EEPING Vehicles, trailers and sheets must be clean, inside and out, before use Cleaning records OT.4 Revised Vehicles, trailers and sheets must be disinfected if they have previously carried material that is on the TASCC Haulage Contaminant Sensitive List See relevant appendix for TASCC s Haulage Contaminant Sensitive List Cleaning records OT.5 Revised Vehicles, trailers and sheets must not be used for carrying grain if they have previously carried material that is on the TASCC Haulage Exclusion List See relevant appendix for TASCC s Haulage Exclusion List OT.6 Producers must be able to provide evidence of the vehicle or trailers three previous loads Records of previous loads 29
OT.7 OT.8 R OT.9 R OT.10 R Measures must be taken to avoid contamination of loads It is recommended that when loading materials into vehicles with compartments; checks are made to ensure there are no leaks between compartments; the vehicle is loaded so leaks cannot occur over the top of the compartments and the compartments are filled in the order requested in any instructions given It is recommended that all bulktipping vehicles and trailers used to transport assured food or feed are fitted with a sheeting system that can be operated from ground level It is recommended that all bulktipping vehicles and trailers are sheeted at all times unless it is not practical to do so If an incident occurs that could affect food safety then a decision is made in conjunction with the recipient as to whether to continue with the delivery OT.11 R It is recommended that drivers do not walk on top of sheeted loads If a driver has had to walk on a sheeted load it has not been contaminated 30
OT.12 AIM: Own transport for off-farm delivery is safe STANDARDS HOW YOU WILL BE MEASURED RECORD EEPING Vehicles must not be loaded until they have been inspected and passed as being fit for loading Where to find help TASCC: http://www.aictradeassurance.org.uk/tascc/documents/codes-of-practice/ 31