GlobalG.A.P.

Food Safety
[FARM NAME] Doc No: GG007 Page 1 of 5
Management System

Subject: Plant Protection Product Procedure

Compiled by: Food Safety

Approved by: Farm Manager Date: 01 May 2021 Rev no: 00
Team

PLANT PROTECTION PRODUCT PROCEDURE

1. PURPOSE

To ensure that plant protection products utilised on the product and crop are used, handled and stored
correctly.

2. SCOPE

This policy applies to all crops within [FARM NAME] facility.

3. REFERENCES

GLOBALG.A.P.

4. RESPONSIBILITY

Farm Manager Ensure that plant protection products are utilised and stored correctly.

Spray Staff Implement correct application and storage.

5. ACTION / METHOD

5.1 Plant Protection Product Authorization

Plant protection products utilized at [FARM NAME] are authorized for use in [COUNTRY NAME] for
use on citrus fruits. Documented proof of authorization is kept on file. Applications of the product are
carried out as recommended on the product label. Staff is trained on the correct application of the
product. All product protection chemicals are approved as per the ACT 36 od 1947.

5.2 Records of Application

Records of plant protection product application are kept on file, specifying the required information of
the GLOBALG.A.P. system. The producer can demonstrate that all pre-harvest intervals have been
observed for plant protection products applied to crops.

5.3 Residue Analysis

A list of current applicable MRL’s for the [COUNTRY NAME] market are available on file. Regular
testing is conducted to prove that there is compliance with the required MRL. The necessity and
frequency of residue analysis is determined by conducting a risk assessment. The quality of water
utilized for application is taken into account.
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Management System

Subject: Plant Protection Product Procedure

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