Regulatory, Compliance & Labor
Farm Good Handling Practices (GHP) Audit Checklist
A checklist for a Good Handling Practices audit, used by farms and packers preparing for a third-party produce audit. Fill it in with a pen, share it with your team, and store it with related paperwork.
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What is on this checklist
- Written food safety plan on file
- Worker hygiene training recorded
- Handwashing and toilet facilities stocked
- Field and packing sanitation records
- Water source and use records
- Pest control and animal activity checks
- Traceability and recall steps tested
- Corrective action records kept
How to use this checklist
Work down the list in the same order each time so nothing gets skipped. Anything marked FIX should be handled before the job starts and written down.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with USDA AMS and USDA.
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