Food Safety Code: Primary Plant Production, Edition 9
Our Primary Plant Production Code can be applied to food sector categories for indoor growing and harvesting of fresh produce and sprouted seed crops; growing and production of fresh produce and nuts; fresh produce, grain, and nut packhouse operations; and extensive broad-acre agricultural operations.
Guidance Documents
These guidance documents help you navigate the SQF Food Safety Codes.
- Air and Other Gases
- Ambient Air Testing
- Approved Supplier Program
- Contract Manufacturers
- Corrective & Preventative Action
- Document Control
- Environmental Monitoring
- Food Defense
- Food Fraud
- Food Safety Culture
- Internal Audits & Inspections
- Label Reconciliation
- Management Review
- Medical Screening
- Practitioner & Substitute Practitioner
- Product Identification
- Product Sampling, Inspection, and Analysis
- Product Withdrawal & Recall
- Proficiency Testing
- Records
- Risk Assessments in Pre-requisite Programs
- Root Cause Analysis
- Training
- Ventilation/Positive Air Pressure
Primary Plant Production Blog Posts
Pollinators, both insects and animals, are a critical link in our sustainable food system. According to the USDA about one-third of crops produced globally rely on insect or animal pollinators.
Implementing sustainable agriculture practices, including integrated pest management (IPM) and pollinator protection, is crucial...
For a process that starts with a tiny seed, indoor farming has grown into a big business. Already topping $40 billion, the industry is projected to grow at an annual growth rate of 13.5% between...
Video Resources
These digital seminars and video recordings can support your SQF Food Retail Program implementation.
In this digital seminar, Tamara Richardson provides insight into the benefits of sustainability certifications.
In this video, Bill McBride talks about creating a healthy food safety culture.
Do you know how strong your risk mitigation plan is? Will your plan and assessment pass a stress test? Find out at our digital seminar presented by Intertek Alchemy.
Featured Training Courses
We offer online, instructor-led, and self-paced training options.
Offered through our global network of training centers, our implementation courses focus on implementing and aligning programs with the SQF Code and building an environment where food safety is a top priority.
Demonstrate your commitment to food safety and quality and enhance your current skill set through our online courses.
Demonstrate your knowledge of the SQF Code and your commitment to food safety excellence by completing our “Implementing SQF Systems” examination.
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