Regulatory, Compliance & Labor
Farm Sanitation Standard Operating Procedure (SSOP)
An outline for a sanitation standard operating procedure on a farm food business, used by processors and packers to write down cleaning routines. Use it each season and keep completed copies where the whole crew can find them.
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Sections on this template
- Area or equipment covered
- Cleaning frequency and responsible person
- Pre-cleaning steps
- Cleaning agent per label
- Rinse and sanitize steps
- Verification method
- Pest control notes
- Corrective actions
- Record sheet location
How to use this template
Complete it by hand or retype the headings into your own document. Keep one signed copy on file and give a copy to everyone it affects.
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 FDA and USDA FSIS.
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