Publication 360, Fruit Production Recommendations: On-Farm Food Safety

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Chapter 5- On-Farm Food Safety

1. On-Farm Food Safety for Fruit and Vegetable Growers
2. On-Farm Hazards
   • Biological hazards
   • Chemical hazards
   • Physical hazards
3. Good Production Practices
• Use of pest control products
• Manure and Compost
• Water
• Worker Health and Hygiene
• Cider
4. Government Role in Food Safety
   • Federal role
   • Provincial role
   • Municipal role
5. Safety Assurance Programs and Certification Requirements
   • Canadian on-farm food safety programs
   • United States good agricultural practices
   • EurepGAP
   • Safe Qualit Food (SQF)
   • AIB International
   • HACCP Advantage
6. Traceability and Biosecurity
   • Traceability
   • Biosecurity
   • Selected reference for further information

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Related Links

• On-Farm Food Safety
• Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
• Pesticide Application and Safety
• Pesticide Companies and Agents
• Search the PMRA website
• Ontario Minor Use Program
• OMAFRA Publication 505: Ontario Weeds
• OMAFRA Publication 75: Guide To Weed Control

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