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AFDO Model Code of PracticeAFDO Model Code of Practicefor Fresh Produce at the Farmfor Fresh Produce at the Farm
and Packing Houseand Packing House
Larry GabrielLarry Gabriel
February, 2009February, 2009
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BACKGROUND
Approached by tomato industry during tomato safety forum November, 2006
Industry concern: potential patchwork of state/local laws and regulations
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Association of Food and Drug OfficialsAFDO
Mission: to foster uniformity in the adoption of food safety laws, rules and regulations
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AFDO BOARD CONSIDERATIONS
General recognition that size/scope of FBIs associated w/ fresh produce are unacceptable
Other commodities implicated in outbreaks Existing guidance dated No regulations at farm and packing houses Experience in developing Model Codes
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WHY Model Code?
Framework for national consistency in regulatory approach
Wider acceptance as a more collaborative work product
Broader implementation especially at medium/smaller farms/packing houses
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WHY AFDO Model Code? Quicker than federal rule making More easily modified Open inclusive process Iterative, ongoing process – opportunity for
periodic “ground truthing” As model code, provides mechanism for
states/local authorities to address specific issues unique to that locale
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Working Group Established
Begin where GAPS leave off Pull from Commodity Specific Guidance
Documents - issues, metrics, responses Code: BROAD language Companion “Hazards Guide” – “how to
comply” document
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WHO is Participating?
States: FL (Aller as Chair), VA, CA, NC Federal: FDA, USDA Association of Fruit and Vegetable
Inspection Standardization Agencies Academia CSPI, Consumer Federation of America
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WHO is Participating? Industry: Western Growers Association,
United Fresh Produce Association, Produce Marketers Association, GMA/FPA, National Restaurant Association, Florida Tomato Industry, Ag&Food Trans. Conf, of Am Trucking Assoc., Food Marketing Institute various commodity associations, others
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Progress
4 meetings, 7 conference calls Approach: Broad language in Code,
Specifics in “Hazards Control” Companion Document
First Draft Completed, comments received, revisions in process• Organized Chronologically
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Progress Issues Addressed
• Water• Manure/biosolids• Worker Health/hygiene• Packing Facility Sanitation• Field Sanitation Transportation• Record Keeping/Traceability
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Next Steps
Revisions in process Present to AFDO for Adoption – Summer
2009? Begin Draft of Hazards Guide ?? Federal Rule??
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For Additional info For Additional info contact:contact:
Dr. Marion [email protected]
850-488-0295
2550 Kingston Road, York, PA 17402
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THANK YOUTHANK YOULarry Gabriel
919-733-7366
2550 Kingston Road, York, PA 17402