Regulatory and Industry Guidance
Guidance and regulatory resources to assist stakeholders seeking informational tools for compliance with the Produce Safety Rule.
* Resources in other languages
Produce Safety Rule General Information
AFDO Scheduling a Produce Farm Inspection
AFDO Guidance for Interpretation of Approved Source
Cyclosporiasis and Fresh Produce
Emergency Planning and Management – Always be Prepared
Final Produce Rule in Federal Registry with Preamble
Food Safety Begins on the Farm ( Spanish *)
Introduction to the PSA Grower Training Course
Introduction to the PSA Grower Training Course ( Spanish *)
Investigating Fresh Produce Cyclospora Outbreaks
Pocket Guide to Performing a Farm Risk Assessment
Produce Safety at a Glance ( Spanish *)
Produce Safety Rule Inspections and Voluntary USDA Audits
Produce Safety Rule Plain Language Guide
TAN (Technical Assistance Network) Questions for Produce
TAN (Technical Assistance Network) for Sprouts
USDA Aligns Harmonized GAP Program with FDA Produce Safety Rule
Subpart A: General Provisions
Am I affected by new Food Safety Rules under the FSMA A Flow Chart for Farmers and Food Businesses?
Am I affected by new Food Safety Rules under the FSMA A Flow Chart for Farmers and Food Businesses ( Spanish *)
Annual Qualified Exemption Review Worksheet
Coverage/Exemption Food Safety Flow Chart ( Spanish *)
FDA Coverage and Exemptions / Exclusions
FDA Coverage and Exemptions / Exclusions ( Spanish *)
FSMA Inflation Adjusted Cutoff’s
Key Requirements: Final Rule on Produce Safety
Produce Safety Rule Compliance Dates and Timeline
Rarely Consumed Raw Produce ( Spanish *)
Small Entity Compliance Guide – Guidance for Industry: Standards for the Growing, Harvesting, Packing, and Holding of Produce for Human Consumption: What You Need to Know About the FDA Regulation Small Entity Compliance Guide
Subpart C: Personnel Qualifications and Training
Worker-Specific Training in Spanish (series) ( Spanish *)
Worker-Specific Training in Spanish (series) ( Spanish *)
Worker-Specific Training in Spanish (series) ( Spanish *)
Worker-Specific Training in Spanish (series) ( Spanish *)
Worker-Specific Training in Spanish (series) ( Spanish *)
Worker-Specific Training in Spanish (series) ( Spanish *)
Worker Specific Training in Spanish (series) ( Spanish *)
Subpart E: Agricultural Water
Analysis of Agricultural Water and Spent Sprout Irrigation Water
Considering Irrigation Water Sources
Disinfection of Individual Well Water
Disinfecting Your Well Water: Shock Chlorination
Equivalent Testing Methodology for Agricultural Water
Equivalent Testing Methodology for Agricultural Water ( Spanish *)
FMA Produce Safety Rule: Agriculture Water
Ground Water MWQP Calculator, WCFS v. 5.0, 10-2-17
National Water Quality Testing Labs Map
Online Tool for Determining Your Microbial Water Quality Profile
Surface Water MWQP Calculator, WCFS V. 6.0, 10-2-17
Tablet Chlorination: Water System Treatment for Pre-harvest Use
Subpart F: BSAAO’s and Human Waste
Biological Soil Amendments of Animal Origin
Biological Soil Amendments of Animal Origin ( Spanish *)
Guidance of PSR Chapter 4: BSAAO’s and Human Waste (Subpart F)
Food Safe Compost Use ( Spanish *)
Subpart I: Domesticated and Wild Animals
Balancing Food Safety and Domesticated Animals on Produce Farms
Best Practices for Field Contamination
Electric Fence Designs for Deterring White-tailed Deer
Video – Electric Fence Designs for Deterring White-tailed Deer
Guidance for PSR Chapter 5: Domesticated and Wild Animals (subpart I)
Monitoring Wildlife Activities: Bird Droppings
Subpart K: Growing, Harvesting, Packing and Holding Activities
Clean Greens: A Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Triple Rinsing Greens
Cyclosporiasis and Fresh Produce ( Spanish *)
Dropped Covered Produce ( Spanish *)
Establishing Lot Size Through Sanitation Clean Breaks in Produce Packing Facilities
Food Safety for Southern U.S. Food Crop Producers after Flooding
Guidance for Evaluating the Safety of Flood-affected Food Crops for Consumers
Guide to Minimize Microbial Food Safety Hazards of Freshcut Fruits and Vegetables
Infiltration during Covered Produce Washing
Introduction to Selecting an EPA-Labeled Sanitizer
Produce from Flooded Areas: Considerations for growers, packing houses and processors
Reducing Food Safety Risks in the Packhouse
Reducing Food Safety Risks in the Packhouse ( Spanish *)
Tips to Avoid Contamination During Transportation
Using Sanitizers in Wash Water
Part 1 Reasons for Washing Fresh Produce
Subpart L: Equipment, Tools, Buildings, and Sanitation
Cleaning Produce Washing Equipment:
Cleaning vs Sanitizing Equipment
Cleaning and Sanitizing Farm Tools and Equipment
Conveyor Washing System Checklist
Guidance for PSR Chapter 7.1: Equipment, Tools (Subpart L)
Guidance for PSR Chapter 7.2: Buildings (Subpart L)
Floors for Vegetable Wash, Pack, & Storage Areas
Hygienic Design for Produce Farms
Subpart M: Sprouts
Analysis of Agricultural Water and Spent Sprout Irrigation Water
Auditing and Inspection Checklist for Sprouting Facilities
Appendix A – Antimicrobial Treatments for Sprouting Seeds
Draft Guidance for Industry: Compliance with and Recommendations for Implementation of the Standards for the Growing, Harvesting, Packing, and Holding of Produce for Human Consumption for Sprout Operations
Sprout Safety Alliance References
Crop Specific
Blueberries – Food Safety Best Management Practices for Wild Blueberry Producers In Maine
Grapes – Ensuring Food Safety in the Vineyards: Table Grapes
Grapes – Ensuring Food Safety in the Vineyards: Wine Grapes
Orchards – FSMA Produce Rule for Midwest Orchards
Inspections
Extension Agents Produce Training Webinar
FDA Produce Inspections for Regulators Virtual Produce Tour June 2018
On Farm Readiness Review Example State Website
Pre-Inspection Checklist – Minnesota
Produce Inspections Example State Website
What to Expect During a Produce Safety Rule Inspection Example State
Controlled Agriculture Environment (CEA)
Commodity-Specific Food Safety Guidelines for CEA Production of Leafy Greens and Herbs
Controlled Environment Agriculture Innovation Center – Institute for Advanced Learning and Research
Home – Ohio Controlled Environment Agriculture Center
Introduction to Hydroponic and Aquaponic Systems – YouTube
Introduction to Produce Safety in Hydroponic and Aquaponic Operations – YouTube