2011 Good Agricultural Practices Manual

© 2011 H.J.
Heinz Company
Table of Contents
Table of Contents 1 Principle C: Promote and Protect the Health, Welfare and Economic
Prosperity of Farmers, Workers and their Communities 38-40
Introduction 2, 3
C1 Farm Worker Health – Hazards, Welfare, Working Conditions 38
Principle A: Satisfy Customer Needs for Safe Food, Traceable to Origin 4-35
Safe Material Handling 39
A1 Food Safety – Foreign Material 4-9
C2 Farming Community – Profitability, Fair Trade, Community 40
A2 Food Safety – Plant Protection Chemicals (PPCs), including
herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, growth regulators, Principle D: Minimize Adverse Effects on the Earth’s Natural Resources
ripening agents 10-20 and Biodiversity 41-58
A3 Food Safety – Biological 21-23 Introduction – Best Practices for Sustainable Agriculture Implementation 41
A4 Food Safety – Heavy Metals 24-26 D1 Environment – Soil – Physical, Biological, Chemical 42-52
A5 Food Safety – GMO 27, 28 D2 Environment – Irrigation 53-55
A6 Food Safety – Traceability 29-34 D3 Environment – Conservation and Biodiversity 56
D4 Environment – Energy 57
Principle B: Satisfy Customer Demand for Reliable Supply of Affordable,
D5 Environment – Waste/Polution from Farm Activities 58
Nutritious Food 35-37
B1 Affordable Nutritious Food – Agronomy 35-37 PPC Tolerance Websites 59
B2 Affordable Nutritious Food – Post Harvest 37 Addendum 1: Field Record Template 60

Addendum 2: PPC Certificate of Analysis Template 61
Version Q2-2011 Heinz Global GAP Vendor Standard © 2011 H.J. Heinz Company 1
Introduction
Purpose Scope
The Heinz Global Agriculture Program is based on the principle of creating a long- This program is for all growers of fruits and vegetables, pulses, grains and oilseeds
term farm management philosophy that is equally focused on productivity, envi- intended to be supplied either fresh or processed to the H.J. Heinz Company,
ronmental stewardship and prosperity. When these best practices are properly whether directly or via intermediate processors and handlers. Growers should
implemented, growers can expect their farming operations to become economically, introduce Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) into their operations, retain records of
environmentally and socially sustainable. activities and measurements, demonstrate improvement and introduce mitigation
measures when deemed necessary
This manual is a progression document that has been designed to inform growers
about the Good Agricultural Practices that Heinz has developed under this program. Continuous Improvement
Heinz expects growers to follow these practices to enhance food safety and sustain-
ability and to achieve results that benefit the grower and the Company. Heinz, at its option and discretion, will assess suppliers for alignment to the Heinz
Mission and compliance with the Good Agricultural Practices. When Heinz deter-
Heinz does not have a duty to assess suppliers under this program. Each supplier/ mines that a supplier’s practices and/or procedures fall short of our rigorous stan-
grower is responsible for its own compliance with Good Agricultural Practices and dards, the supplier will be expected to demonstrate improvement and achieve full
any other applicable laws, regulations or requirements applicable to the supplier/ compliance within an agreed-upon, defined time period. In this instance, the supplier
grower. Good Agricultural Practices is not intended to be a comprehensive program shall then be identified as a “Probationary Supplier” pending full approval. Supply
to specify or assure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations or good agri- may be permitted to continue but the receiving facility may implement tests and
cultural practices. Many requirements arise from specific or specialized soils, crops inspections to ensure that commodities from the grower meet Heinz standards while
or other conditions and cannot be and are not addressed in this Good Agricultural practices and/or procedures are being improved to meet expected standards.
Practices Manual.
Each supplier/grower shall have a documented program for continuous improvement
of the Good Agricultural Practices, including:
Heinz Vision
• Internal and independent certified third-party assessments of compliance with the
As the original pure food company, Heinz is a trusted leader in nutrition and wellness, GAP program
dedicated to the sustainable health of people, the planet and our company.
• A program addressing customer complaints traced back to the supplier/grower
field operations
Mission
• A list identifying all opportunities for improvement, e.g., audit results, internal
Heinz works with suppliers to ensure that agricultural practices: testing results and customer complaints
• Satisfy consumer needs for safe food, traceable to origin • A description of the mitigations, corrections or improvement made in materials,
• Satisfy consumer demand for reliable supply of affordable, nutritious food practices or procedures, including identification of the responsible personnel, time
• Promote and protect the health, welfare and economic prosperity of farmers, frame and results, assessed internally and preferably by certified third parties.
workers and their communities
• Minimize adverse effects on the Earth’s natural resources and biodiversity.
Introduction
Exemptions Supporting documents that verify compliance to the Heinz requirements shall be
provided upon request, e.g., a certified third-party audit or good agricultural
Exemptions to any of the clauses of this Standard must be formally requested in practices management program.
writing to Heinz. Such exemptions may be granted by the Company, on a case-by-
If you do not have copies of the relevant policies, please contact Heinz. It is the
case basis, when a Risk Assessment Process by Heinz demonstrates there is no in-
responsibility of the vendor/supplier to request copies of the relevant Heinz policies
crease in risk to Heinz operations and finished products caused by such exemptions.
and keep them on hand.
No specific format has been assigned to the requests for exemptions, but they
should all include at minimum the following information: Manual Format
This manual is presented in a tabular format. From the left, the first column covers
• Vendor/supplier company name
the topics and the next three columns cover the areas of activity, namely Basic
• Item(s) of supply Compliance, Standard, and Best Practices. The relevant clauses defining
• Clause number compliance with Heinz standards are presented in the rows in the appropriate
• Exemption requested column. Please note that on pages 16 to 18 all three columns contain Basic
Compliance information. The columns on these pages should be read across
• Period of time for which exemption is requested
as one page.
• Reason for request
• Plan to be implemented by vendor/supplier to move into compliance, if any
• Vendor/supplier risk assessment for the specific Heinz product or products
• Position in the Vendor Company of the person making the request
• Date of request
Heinz Policies
Vendor/supplier compliance with Heinz policies is mandatory and these policies are
translated into standards through the Heinz Specifications and this manual. Where
Heinz policies define specific requirements and specifications, these should be
confirmed by vendor/supplier provision.
Principle A:
Satisfy Consumer Needs for Safe Food,
Traceable to Origin
A1 Food Safety – Foreign Material

Topic Basic Compliance Standard Best Practices
Foreign Material Growers and handlers must have a
documented system of recognizing and
identifying all risks of foreign material
contamination of harvested produce.
Growers and handlers must have
documented risk management plans
explaining how risks of foreign material
contamination are managed, provided in
a Hazard
in a Hazard
Analysis
Analysis
Format.
Format.
Foreign Material of an Assess the field and deliveries for toxic

Organic Nature weeds and live or dead animal life.
Assure that actions are taken to reduce
reduce
this risk.this risk.
Foreign Material from All agricultural equipment should be Transport

Mechanical Equipment inspected prior to use to ensure that Transport vehicles used to carry
loose or rubbing parts, fluid leaks or harvested crops from the field to the
any other problems that could contami- processing or storage facility must
nate crops with foreign material be suitable to prevent risks of cross
are corrected. contamination. In particular:
All lights and light covers should be They must be properly cleaned (dry or
in good condition to prevent glass wet cleaning) and controlled before the
contamination of the field. use and must be free from residues of
Any lights on agricultural vehicles shall previous crops or other materials.
be effectively covered or protected from Transport vehicles that have previously
breakage. carried any material representing a risk
All equipment should be inspected on a for infants, including allergens, chemi-
regular basis as part of a preventative cals and toxins, cannot be used under
maintenance program. any circumstances.
continued on page 5 continued on page 5
Principle A:
Traceable to Origin

Foreign Material from This inspection should be conducted Transport vehicles must be properly
Mechanical Equipment prior to each harvest shift to ensure that covered as soon as the loading in the
(continued) no contaminants (diesel, hydraulic oil, field is completed and remain covered
etc.) come in contact with the raw until the crop is unloaded.
material being harvested. Transport the crop to storage or pro-
Records of these inspections should be cessing facility as soon as the harvest
retained for review. operations are completed. Intermediate
or temporary storage of harvested raw
Equipment should be free of rust or
material mean is not authorized.
loose paint that could contaminate the
commodity.
Assess the field and deliveries for toxic
All agricultural
weeds and liveand transportation
or dead animal life.(trucks
and
Assurerailcars) equipment
that actions shouldtobe
are taken regu-
reduce
larly cleaned
this risk. to prevent product con-
tamination and equipment must be free
of potential breakage, rust, peeling paint
Transport
and “foreign crops.”
When a failure is observed during har-
vest or transportation, measures must be
taken to apply corrective and preventive
actions to eliminate the risk of foreign
material contamination.
Additionally, the incident must be docu-
mented, with traceability to the poten-
tially affected material.
Transportation Inspection and

Product Protection Practices
Foreign Material from Air Foreign material risk assessment and risk
Pollution management should take into account
possible contamination of crops from
continued on page 6
Principle A:
Traceable to Origin

Foreign Material from Air polluted air, such as particulates and toxic
Pollution gases emitted from nearby industry or
(continued)
traffic, and ash from volcanoes or fires.
Foreign Material from Trash receptacles should be provided at

Trash-Rubbish field site to prevent commodities from
becoming contaminated with paper, glass,
metals,
Assess plastic and
the field other
and foreignfor
deliveries material.
toxic
weedstrash
These and live or dead animal
receptacles should life.
be emp-
Assure
tied on athat actions
regular areand
basis taken
in atomanner
reduce
this does
that risk. not re-contaminate the field or
raw material. When possible, trash should
be recycled.
All sites must have a written Waste
Management Plan and Map that identifies
areas of risk and outlines how the risk of
contamination is to be addressed. Transport
Each farm must present a clean and tidy
appearance.
Foreign Material from Inappropriate use of field bins as Harvested fresh tree fruit should be The harvest must take place when the
Harvest Receptacles storage for trash, equipment parts, placed directly into field bins that are free fruit is in optimal condition to ensure
PPCs or fertilizers is prohibited to of contamination, loose wood and nails. the production of processed product
prevent commodities from possible suitable for high-quality infant food and
Fruit that has been in contact with the
contamination. dietetic products.
soil should never be placed into field bins
under any circumstances. Maintain the integrity of the harvested
crop so it is not subject to enzymatic or
Where fruit or vegetables are harvested
microbial breakdown and can be used to
directly into bins for delivery or storage
produce high-quality infant food.
without further inspection prior to Heinz
receipt, the supervisor must monitor all
bins for the prevention of contamination
by foreign material. continued on page 7 continued on page 7
Principle A:
Traceable to Origin

Foreign Material from Mechanically harvested cucumbers and If the raw material is placed in large
Harvest Receptacles tomatoes may contact the soil because containers before it is supplied to a
(continued) they are lying on the soil before they are Heinz facility, the containers must be
harvested and are further processed to labeled with the farmer’s name, field
eliminate microbial risks. Crops grown number and crop year, as well as date
for fresh market or “Ready-to-Eat” food of harvest and date into the container,
are to be sanitized prior to usage. These so the raw material is fully traceable.
decisions are based upon supply chain Full traceability procedures, includ-
risk assessments conducted with Heinz. ing those described in the paragraph
above, must be followed at all stages
Foreign Material of an of the supply chain so it is possible to
Organic Nature identify every surface that the raw mate-
rial may have been in contact with and
every possible source of contamination.
The bins, containers, etc. must be clean
and any old labels or markings desig-
nating previous contents removed.
Use of wood bins is forbidden.
When climatic conditions prevent com-
mencement or continuation of harvest
operations, cease harvesting and
deliver, as soon as possible, any raw
material that has been harvested.
Foreign Material from Previous Prior to planting a new crop for Heinz,
use of Field and Before personnel should thoroughly inspect the
Harvesting field and remove any foreign material,
continued on page 8
Principle A:
Traceable to Origin

Foreign Material from Previous including glass, metal, plastic, general
use of Field and Before debris, rubber, stones and any other
Harvesting (continued) material from the previous crop.
Foreign Material from Crop Inspection should ensure that there are The boxes and the floor of the storage Storage characteristics
Storage and Handling Areas no residues of fuel, oil, PPCs or fertil- facility will be inspected for foreign ma- All facilities used for storage must be in
izers on the floor or in the building that terial including “foreign crops” that may first-class condition and designed and
could contact the product. The floor of result in allergen concerns, e.g., soya built specifically for the storage of raw
the storage facility should be dragged prior to loading with the raw commod- materials or semi-finished products to
with a magnet to pick up tramp metal. ity, loose nails screws and staples. be used for infant food.
The packing/grading and storage facili- Inspection should ensure that there are Operations in all storage facilities must
ties should be GMP inspected to ensure no residues of fuel, oil, PPCs, or fertil- follow all HACCP guidelines and there
they are in good condition to avoid izers on the floor or in the building that must be strict auditable traceability
foreign material contamination such as could come in contact with the product. through the entire storage period.
loose insulation, damaged metal, loose The floor of the storage facility should
paint, rust and/or splintered wood. be dragged with a magnet to pick up Complete auditable records must be
tramp metal. kept through the entire storage period
The packing/storage facilities should so it is possible to identify every surface
be constructed to prevent entrance and The storage facility should have appro- that the raw material may have been in
inspected to maintain control of insects, priate floor slopes and drains covered contact with and every possible source
rodents, birds and other animal life. by screens to control excess water. The of contamination.
drain covers should be removable to
allow for a regular cleaning and sanitiz- Raw materials reception
ing schedule. A formal inspection and evaluation of
the raw material must be completed
All lights in storage facilities should be before the raw material is unloaded.
protected with shatterproof covers. This inspection should cover not only
All glass or hard plastic materials in the the raw material quality and conformity
storage facility should be made of shat- to the Heinz specification, but also the
terproof HACCP-approved materials. condition of the transport vehicle. The
traceability information should also be
evaluated. All of this information should
be recorded in an accessible database.
The bill of lading must clearly state the
Principle A:
Traceable to Origin

Foreign Material from Crop All commodities should be passed mode of transport, the type of shipping
Storage and Handling Areas through a magnet or metal detector prior container and all details that would
(continued) to transportation to Heinz. enable traceability back to the field.
All transportation vehicles and storage Post harvest
sites shall be protected from unauthor- Post-harvest treatments with PPCs or
ized entry. other chemicals are explicitly forbidden
Where applicable, transportation vehicles unless specifically pre-authorized in
shall have seals applied to the doors. writing by Heinz.
Traceability and records
Any operations carried out in the storage
center, during the time that the raw ma-
terial is held in storage, from the receipt
of the raw materials up to the dispatch
to the Heinz processing facility, must be
traced and recorded. The delivery of the
Foreign Material from product to the processor (either interme-
diate or final) must be traced
Mechanical Equipment
and recorded.
Foreign Material from All personnel working with raw material All personnel working with raw material All personnel working with raw material
Personnel Contact with must be instructed not to carry any loose must be instructed not to carry any loose must be instructed not to carry any loose
foreign material that could contaminate foreign material that could contaminate foreign material that could contaminate
Crop Raw Material
the raw material, especially potentially the raw material, especially potentially the raw material, especially potentially
dangerous materials. Inspections should dangerous materials. Inspections should dangerous materials. Inspections should
be made frequently to ensure compli- be made frequently to ensure compli- be made frequently to ensure compli-
ance. If personnel need to carry poten- ance. If personnel need to carry poten- ance. If personnel need to carry poten-
tially dangerous foreign materials, such tially dangerous foreign materials, such tially dangerous foreign materials, such
as eye glasses, metal parts and tools, as eye glasses, metal parts and tools, as eye glasses, metal parts and tools,
while in contact with crop raw material, while in contact with crop raw material, while in contact with crop raw material,
then a registration procedure should be then a registration procedure should be then a registration procedure should be
established to ensure that such foreign established to ensure that such foreign established to ensure that such foreign
materials do not contaminate the crop materials do not contaminate the crop materials do not contaminate the crop
raw material. raw material. raw material.
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Principle A:
Traceable to Origin
A2 Food Safety – Plant Protection Chemicals (PPCs), including herbicides, insecticides, fungicides,
growth regulators, ripening agents
Plant Protection Chemicals All PPCs must be registered for applica- Growers apply PPCs to manage risk to All PPCs must be registered for appli-
(PPCs), including herbicides, tion to the target crop raw material by crop yield and quality. Growers and han- cation to the target crop raw material,
the relevant Government authority and dlers must have a documented system DESTINED FOR INFANT FEEDING, by
insecticides, fungicides,
all National and Local Government of recognizing and identifying all risks the relevant Government authority and all
growth regulators, ripening regulations covering use of such PPCs of PPC contamination of agricultural National and Local Government regula-
agents, etc. must be followed at all times. products. tions covering use of such PPCs must be
followed at all times.
Growers and handlers must have
documented risk management plans Each PPC/active ingredient should be
explaining how risks of PPC contamina- carefully evaluated for residue risks
tion are managed. before applying it to the crop. This should
include testing before and at harvest.
All PPCs must be registered for applica-
tion to the target crop raw material by
the relevant Government authority. All
National and Local Government regula-
tions covering use of such PPCs must be
followed at all times.
Transport
PPCs — Historical Land Use Avoid lands that have been utilized for Avoid lands that have been utilized for A formal risk assessment should be con-
purposes other than farming. Past use purposes other than farming. Past use ducted field by field in order to evaluate:
may contribute inappropriate chemical may contribute inappropriate chemical • potential contaminants (including
residues and contaminants. residues and contaminants. heavy metals)
Determine if the land is fit for agricultural Determine if the land is fit for agricultural • previous PPCs and fertilizer applications
purposes by conducting first year and purposes by conducting first year and
• previous crops that could have an
annual analyses to detect unacceptable annual analyses to detect unacceptable influence on the crop being planned
levels of contaminating chemicals such levels of contaminating chemicals such for planting for Heinz (e.g., influence of
as PPCs, nitrates and heavy metals. as PPCs, nitrates and heavy metals. previous crops on mycotoxins).
Some lands may be contaminated with Some lands may be contaminated with
PPC residues or heavy metals due to PPC residues or heavy metals due to
PPC chemical usage e.g., orchards or PPC chemical usage e.g., orchards or
coal-burning plants. coal-burning plants.
continued on page 11
Principle A:
Traceable to Origin
PPCs — Historical Land Use Records of previous crops grown on the

(continued) land must be recorded and available for
review upon request.
Avoid excessive fertilization with nitrogen
products, which can lead to unaccept-
able nitrate levels in commodities.
The soil testing program and results
are to be agreed upon by the supplier
and Heinz.
Document the site history and testing
reports. Retain testing records for a
minimum of five years. Risk Assessment
should consider major event contamina-
tions as well e.g., radiation.
PPCs — Seed and When seed has been treated, maintain Variety of the crop considered should
Propagation Material records with the name of the product(s) be agreed between vendor/farmer and
used and its target(s) (pests and/or Heinz. The variety may depend on:
diseases). • Heinz specifications
Seedlings (Propagation material) • Plant tolerance to pests
a. A plant health certificate is available • Adaptability to local environment
complying with national legislation or
sector organization guidelines; • Higher yield
b. Records of crop protection product Varieties should be tested for fitness

treatments applied during the plant before use.
propagation period. Suggestion: Varieties should be tested
for performance in process quality and
For in-house plant nursery propagation
records are to be available and include their strength in the field.
product name, application date and doses.
Principle A:
Traceable to Origin
PPCs — Neighboring Chemical contamination can occur due Sources of pollution

Land Use to drift from adjacent crop PPC appli- To reduce the risk of contamination from
cations. Note the adjacent crops and external sources, farmlands must be
weather conditions when PPCs are chosen using the following parameters.
applied. The farmland must be at least 1 km from
Test for residues prior to harvest if drift is motorways or heavy traffic roads, high-
suspected. Report all incidences of PPC risk industrial plants such as thermal
drift on the field documentation. Farm- power plants and petrochemical plants,
ers must be aware of chemical type and refuse dumps and urban and industrial
application method on adjacent fields to wastewater treatment plants, which must
mitigate risk. also be maintained. Any other pollution
source that can have an impact on the
plot of land in question must be evalu-
ated through a risk assessment study.
To minimize risks and optimize con-
trols, a minimum land area for each field
should be identified, depending on crop
and local farm structure.
PPC field trials
No PPC field trials are allowed in the
crop field for Heinz raw materials.
Such PPC trials are also not permitted
in fields adjacent to a crop field being
grown for Heinz, even if that field
belongs to another farmer.
PPCs — Water Source Water used for crop protection The risk assessment of the water must Characteristics of water
operations should minimally meet consider potential PPC pollution of water The risk assessment of the water must
those standards used for irrigation used in all aspects of raw material consider potential PPC pollution of water
water. The water should meet the legal used in all aspects of raw material
continued on page 13 continued on page 13 continued on page 13
Principle A:
Traceable to Origin
PPCs — Water Source requirements of each consumer country production, irrigation, spray, washing or production, irrigation, spray, washing or
(continued) where the finished product will be cooling water. cooling water.
consumed, for each water purpose.
All irrigation and PPC make-up water The water used for irrigation must not
supplies should be tested annually for represent a contamination source for the
presence of PPCs at source. The sup- harvest. In particular, the use of urban
plier/grower’s sampling and testing pro- waste water, even if subjected to purifi-
gram must meet Heinz requirements. cation treatments, is forbidden.
Water used for crop protection op- Records
erations should minimally meet those Any irrigation treatment carried out must
standards used for irrigation water. The be recorded in the calendar of irrigations.
water should meet the legal requirements
of each consumer country (where the
finished product will be consumed) for
each water purpose.
PPCs Storage, Application This information was gathered from All PPC applications must be made in The farmer is responsible for taking
and Control “Best Management Practices for with customer’s country’s registration necessary precautionary actions to
Agrichemical Handling and Farm and labeling guidelines of the country prevent contaminations of the product
Equipment Maintenance,” a report by where the finished product will be by unauthorized PPCs remaining in the
the Florida Department of Agriculture consumed. sprayers after previous applications.
and Consumer Services and the Florida These actions include appropriate rinsing
The Addendum 3: PPC Tolerance
Dept. of Environmental Protection.1 of machines and accurate maintenance
Websites can be found in Addendum 3. and calibration.
Integrated Pest Management Suppliers and/or Heinz Agriculture de- This responsibility extends to the farmer
Program partment (raw products) should review also in the event of treatments carried
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is PPC/crop protection products spray out by contractors. The farmer is required
a program to control crawling or flying application records prior to acceptance to provide formal evidence of such treat-
pests through the monitoring of fields for of the crops at the manufacturing sites. ments and the contractor’s personal data.
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Dennis Howard, Ph.D. Ashok Shahane, Ph.D, P.E., Mike Thomas, Ph.D., P.E. Best Management Practices for Agrichemical Handling and Farm Equipment Maintenance. Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer
Services and the Florida Deparment of Environmental Protection. May 1998.
Principle A:
Traceable to Origin
PPCs Storage, Application

Plant Protection Chemicals, pest activity and the appropriate applica- There must be controls in place, Aerial
All PPCspesticide
must be treatments
registeredare
fornot per-
appli-
and
(PPCs), Control
including herbicides, tion of control measures. supported by records, signage and mitted to
cation unless specificrop
the target c instructions from
raw material,
markings, to ensure that post-spray, the affectedFOR
DESTINED business
INFANT unitFEEDING,
are commu-by
insecticides, fungicides,
(continued) The goal of any pest management
non-entry intervals and pre-harvest nicated
the to the
relevant grower based
Government upon that
authority and
growth regulators, ripening program is to: withholding periods are observed. all National
business andrisk
unit’s Local Government regu-
assessment.
agents etc. Control pests through practices that will Where a chemical has been applied to a lations covering use of such PCCs must
All pesticide application records are
minimize target test populations. batch and a clearance interval must be be followed at all times.
supplied regularly to the company
observed before harvest, a marker must
The basic steps of IPM are to: representatives
Each PPC/activeif ingredient
growers are directly
should be
be placed in the field or greenhouse
contracted
carefully with Heinz.
evaluated If growers
for residue work
risks be-
Identify the pests that are present in identifying the status of the batch. The
through
fore a third-party
applying it to the processor
crop. This or should
the fields. marker may either be colored posts
vegetable
include cleaning/preparing
testing operation,
before and at harvest.
with associated descriptive information
Select preventive practices to reduce the pesticide records must be maintained
or written systems stating the situation
pests that are seen in the fields. and immediately made available upon
at the time.
request from Heinz.
Complete a scouting by a trained scout Suppliers and/or Heinz shall verify PPC
to identify pests present in the fields. For Infant Foods, the maximum resi-
control through validation testing upon
dues or level of contaminants present
Set action limits based on these scout- receipt at manufacturing site or prior to
and testing frequency should have been
ing reports. delivery (raw products). documented in an agreement between
Avoid lands that have been utilized for A formal risk assessment should be con-
Based on the field inspector’s identifica- Measures must than
purposes other be implemented
farming. Past touse the supplier
ducted andfield
field by Heinz Company
in order prior
to evaluate:
tion and action limits of target pests, a minimize and eliminate
may contribute different
inappropriate crop
chemical to crop establishment.
overlapping • potential contaminants (including heavy
corrective action plan should be devel- residues andorcontaminants.
staggered planting in
The harvest must be in full compliance
metals)
oped and implemented to control the the same field. This will help prevent
Determine ifPPC
inadvertent the land is fit foror
application agricultural
double with the Pre-Harvest Interval (PHI)
pests in the fields. • previous PPCs and fertilizer applications
dosing
purposesof agro chemicals.first
by conducting Aerial
year and regulations of the relevant Government.
After the corrective action has been spraying of PPCstoisdetect
a higherunacceptable
risk • previous crops that could have an
annual analyses influence on the crop being planned
implemented in the fields, a follow-up method
levels of due to the contamination
contaminating chemicals risksuch for planting for Heinz (e.g. influence of
scouting report should be completed of
to confirm that the pests have been as overlaps duringand
PPCs, nitrates passes.
heavy metals. previous crops on mycotoxins).
controlled. Some lands
Ensure may be
that each contaminated
application matcheswith
PPCpredetermined
the residues or heavy metals dueBeto
requirements.
Complete a routine schedule for the cautious when usage
PPC chemical switching
e.g.,the application
orchards or
scout to monitor field activity. machinery
coal burning onplants.
and offContinued
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Principle A:
Traceable to Origin
PPCs Storage, Application The scout should complete a field lands and side lands. Some means of
and Control inspection report on a routine frequency identifying the borders of the PPC spray
(continued)
to identify and control pests. area should be utilized e.g., Global Posi-
tioning System, Tramline. Field must be
For further details, reference:
posted for notification of PPC application
http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/2
to prevent entry.
PPC Equipment Calibration Risk assessment of post-harvest stor-
PPC application equipment should age facilities needs to be completed to
be in good repair and calibrated on a include previous usage and adjacent/
routine basis to ensure that it is working neighboring activities to prevent inadver-
properly. tent contamination of stored materials
The label supplied with the PPC must be by unauthorized and/or unexpected
kept on file, and the dilution and applica- chemical residues.
tion should be followed as listed on Only “approved for food contact use”
the label. chemicals should be used on any food
The equipment should not be calibrated by contact surfaces on equipment or in the
wells, sinkholes or surface water bodies. storage sites.
If the application of the PPC is going to For further reference on PPC usage
be completed by using a sprayer with management:
nozzles, the sprayer should be calibrated http://jifsan.umd.edu/pdf/gaps_en/
before it is used for the first time. Introduction.pdf3
The sprayer should also be calibrated
when new nozzles are installed.
The sprayer equipment should be cali-
brated on a routine frequency to ensure
accurate flow rates from each nozzle.
2
University of California; Agriculture and Natural Resources: “UC Statewide Integrated Pest Management Program.” University of California. http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/, 2011
3
University of Maryland, “Improving the Safety and Quality of Fresh fruit and Vegeatbles: A Training Manual for Trainers.” University of Maryland. http://jifsan.umd.edu/pdf/gaps_en/Introduction.pdf, 2002
Principle A:
Traceable to Origin
Topic Basic Compliance (Please read all columns across on this page.)
PPCs Storage, Application The sprayer should be calibrated to ensure • Adjacent Field Activity – Please PPCs should be not stored near flam-
and Control that the PPC chemicals are not damaging list the use of the fields around mable items and welding areas or in
(continued)
the spray nozzles. Damaged nozzles may grown crops. mechanical shop areas.
cause an excess amount of PPC to flow • Date of Application Do not permit smoking in the PPC
onto the crops. • Commercial Name of PPC storage area.
The calibration of the equipment should • Active Ingredient The grower should keep a current PPC
be completed by measuring the amount • Amount per Acre (List Units)
of solution that is applied to part of a field, inventory on file.
• Pre Harvest Interval (PHI)(Days)
not the entire field. The inventory should report the amount
• Re-Entry Interval (REI)(Days) of PPC on hand at the site.
During this calibration, be sure that all • Wind Speed and Direction
nozzles are working correctly (appear to The grower should have transaction
be spraying at the same rate) and that no • Rain History – Please note the days
details documenting when PPCs are
nozzles are clogged or allowing solution to and amount that it rains in this sec- removed or placed into the storage area.
be over applied. tion during the season.
The grower should use first in, first
These records can be requested at any out (FIFO) for PPCs that are stored at
PPC Record-Keeping time during the process for crops being
This record can be found in the site.
supplied.
Addendum 1. PPCs should be stored in their original
These records will need to be kept on containers.
The following information should be re- file for 5 years.
corded when PPCs are applied to any field PPCs should not be stored in containers
where crops for Heinz are being grown: PPC Storage Practices that could be mistaken for food or bever-
PPCs should be secured and protected ages for humans or animals.
• Name of Grower
from the environment during their storage. The containers should be secured,
• Crop to be Grown
The storage area for PPCs should be a closed and identified with labels
• Address of Grower
structure that is able to be locked when provided by the PPC manufacturer.
• State
not being used. All labels should be clear, undamaged
• Zip Code
The storage area should be a separate and legible for review at all times.
• Country
area away from fertilizers, feeds and
seeds that the grower might be storing.
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Principle A:
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PPCs Storage, Application If the manufacturer’s original label is The storage room floor should be The areas around public drinking water
and Control damaged or illegible, the grower should concrete. wells should be protected to prevent
immediately request a new label from the potential contamination. Berms are one
(continued) The floor should have a continuous curb
manufacturer. way to protect wells and other drinking
to retain spilled material in the PPC
In the interim, apply a temporary label that water areas.
storage area.
should contain the following information: The floor should be sloped to a central Field Mixing and Nurse Tanks
• Product Name point in the floor – do not install a drain Avoid mixing and loading chemicals and
• Formulation in this area. PPC solutions near wells and surface
• Concentration of Active Ingredient bodies of water in the fields.
The potential safety risks of extreme
or Ingredients temperature should be considered when If concentrated PPC solutions are spilled
• Date of Purchase storing PPCs. in the field-mixing site, dig up and collect
the soil immediately.
Dry bags should be placed on plastic The PPC storage area should have an
pallets to ensure that they will not get wet. exhaust fan. This soil can be diluted with clean soil or
fertilizer and placed into the field at the
Liquid materials should not be stored over The PPC storage area should have correct concentration.
dry materials in the storage area. a light.
Nurse tanks should only be used to
Flammable PPCs should be stored sepa- The controls for the fan and light should transport clean water to the applicator.
rately away from non-flammable PPCs. be accessible before entering the PPC
storage area. A back-flow preventer should be used on
Herbicides, insecticides and fungicides the nurse tank to prevent back flow into
should be stored separately and away Mixing and Loading PPC the nurse tank.
from each other to avoid cross
contamination. Activities Maintain an air gap between the water
The mixing and loading of PPCs into the source and the chemical to provide posi-
Shelving in the PPC storage area should applicator should be done away from tive pressure and deter back flow into
be plastic or painted reinforced metal to wells and where runoff may occur. the water source.
prevent corrosion.
If the loading and mixing must be com- Observe and never leave the tank while it
Wood shelving should not be used be- pleted in these areas, the well and runoff is being filled with water and PPCs.
cause the shelving can absorb area must be protected from accidental
spilled PPCs.
solution spills.
Principle A:
Traceable to Origin
PPCs Storage, Application Portable Mixing Centers The permanent mixing and loading sta- PPC and Equipment
and Control A portable mixer station is another option tion should be located away from wells Wash Water
(continued) of mixing PPCs into a solution. and surface drinking water areas. The wash water used to clean PPC
The portable mixing station is a pad or When a PPC solution is spilled in a re- applicators must be collected since it
small walled container that catches spilled coverable area it must either be applied will contain PPC residues.
material and prevents it from flowing into as a PPC if possible or safely disposed The equipment should be using clean
the soil. of as waste. water from the nurse tank. This should
Protect the portable mixing station from The station must have a roof that will never take place near any wells or
the environment. Placing a roof over the protect it from rain since any water that surface water areas.
station is optional, not required. contacts the floor must be used as a The inside of the applicator equipment
PPC or disposed of as waste. should be washed at the permanent or
Clean portable mixing stations after each
The floor of the mixing and loading portable mixing areas and this solution
use and when a spill occurs.
stations must be free from cracks to should be used as a PPC.
Permanent Mixing and prevent accidental contamination into PPC Containers
Loading Stations the environment. PPC containers should be rinsed once
A well-built permanent mixing and loading they have been emptied.
All spills must be cleaned immediately in
station for PPCs is recommended as an
these areas. After being cleaned, the containers
optimal solution.
A spill can be cleaned by applying sand should be pierced so that the contain-
Such a structure can provide protection ers cannot be reused.
to the area to allow for absorbing the
from the environment and in the event of
a PPC solution spill. solution before cleaning. Glass and refillable mini bulk containers
All materials should be cleaned from do not have to be pierced after being used.
Locate these stations close to the PPC
storage areas. the mixing and loading stations when The containers should be secured when
incompatible materials are introduced not in use and routinely collected and
The permanent mixing and loading area into these areas. This will prevent cross recycled back to the manufacturer or
should have a concrete floor with PPC-
contamination from occurring. PPC seller for proper disposal.
resistant sealant. The floor should be
sloped to one central collection point in With no exceptions, PPC containers
the area. should be used only for storing the PPC
listed on the outside of the container.
Principle A:
Traceable to Origin
PPCs Storage, Application PPC Spill Management
and Control Take quick action to clean up PPC spills
(continued) as soon as possible.
Control potential contamination of the
area by stopping leaking or spilling
material at their source.
The spill should be contained by using
sand or barriers.
The materials should be collected and
placed into a secured and labeled container.
The container should be stored until it
can be disposed of safely as waste.
Spill equipment should readily accessible
to contain a spill.
PPCs — Finished Goods Purpose: Provides evidence of compli- A formal risk assessment should be
Validation Testing ance to Good Agricultural Program and performed in order to evaluate which
PPC control program. This requirement contaminants should be analyzed and
applies to suppliers of processed fruit at which point of the supply chain (e.g.,
and vegetables. Local Sourcing from wheat spikelets in the field-wheat grain
domestic sources should comply with at harvest-wheat grain during storage).
Local Regulation. The evaluation must include all relevant
Background: Validation testing will contaminants coming from all field oper-
provide information for corrective action ations including harvesting and storage.
improvements and validation of process Sampling plans must be defined and
compliance. be consistent with the contaminants
considered.
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Principal
Principle A:
A:
Satisfy
Satisfy Consumer Needs for
Consumer Needs for Safe
Safe Food,
Food,
Traceable to Origin
Traceable to Origin
Topic Standard
PPCs — Finished Goods The sampling and analytical plans must PPC testing is to include high-risk PPC
Validation Testing be agreed upon in advance between contaminants other than those PPCs
(continued)
Heinz and the supplier/grower. used by the grower e.g., PPC drift risk,
irrigation water risk and national deten-
Each lot shall be tested for the four major
tion/quarantine risks.
PPC groups e.g., Organophosphates,
Organonitrates, Organochlorines and All agricultural finished goods shall have
Carbamates, with a Heinz-approved a Certificate of Analysis for PPCs (four
screening method. major PPC groups) for each lot supplied
to Heinz as per country and finished
Specifications defining analysis of PPCs
product risk.
must be signed in agreement by the
supplier and Heinz.
The testing should be conducted by a
Heinz-approved and Government-
certified laboratory. “Spiked” samples
should be sent to the laboratory at least
once a year to confirm the efficacy of the
laboratory. A protocol should be devel-
oped for the “spiking” procedure.
The supplier should notify Heinz if testing
confirms that any shipment has PPCs
exceeding the MRL documented by the
receiving country (or exceeding different
MRL requirements for usage, e.g., Infant
Foods that have been agreed upon.
The PPC Certificate of Analysis Template
can be found in Addendum 2.
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Principle A:
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A3 Food Safety – Biological

Topic
Biological — Basic Compliance Standard
Growers and handlers must have a Best Practices
Risk Assessment documented system of recognizing and
Foreign Material
identifying all risks of micro-organism
They must also have documented risk
management plans explaining how risks
of micro-organism contamination are
managed. The further processing of the
produce should be considered during the
risk assessment.
Biological — Animal and The use of treated or untreated human Examine adjacent properties for pos-
Foreign Fecal
Human Material of an —
Wastes fecal waste and uncomposted animal sible contamination from livestock or
Organic Nature
Manure feces is prohibited in fields growing poultry raw manures.
crops for Heinz. Construct physical barriers to prevent
The use of raw manure is prohibited in raw manure from entering growing fields.
fields growing crops for Heinz due to Organic fertilizers (manures e.g., chicken
the risk of pathogen, weed seeds, and litter) must be composted appropriately
heavy metals. and in compliance with the regulatory
Applications of municipal sewer sludge guidelines of the customer’s country.
and/or human sewage sludge are Raw manure must not be applied to the
strictly prohibited. crop at any time during the production
year, up to harvest.
Applications of municipal sewer sludge
and/or human sewage sludge are strictly
prohibited.
Document and retain all fertilizer
applications by field location (dates,
types of fertilizers, quantities, methods
of application).
Principle A:
Traceable to Origin

Biological — Water Source Untreated sewage water should never be All irrigation and PPC make-up water sup-
used for irrigation/fertilizer and/or PPC plies should be tested annually for E. coli
application. and coliform bacteria at source. The
supplier/grower’s sampling and testing
program must meet Heinz requirements.
The risk assessment of the water must
consider potential microbial pollution of
all sources of the irrigation/fertilizer/
PPC water.
The water must meet the legal require-
ments of each consumer country (where
the finished product will be consumed)
for each water purpose.
Where treated sewage water is used, the
Foreign Material from water quality must comply with the WHO
published Guidelines for the Safe Use of
Mechanical Equipment
Wastewater and Excreta in Agricultural
and Aquaculture 1989.
Usage of treated sewage water may
be limited due to finished goods risk
assessment.
Biological — Personnel Employees should receive training in

Practices/Field Sanitation all aspects of good hygiene and Good
Agricultural Practices prior to direct
contact with harvested commodities.
Principle A:
Traceable to Origin

Biological — Personnel Employees who are not hygienic or have

Practices/Field Sanitation open lesions, boils, sores or infected
(continued) wounds must not have contact with the
produce, food contact surfaces or pack-
aging containers.
Gloves must be made of durable plastic/
rubber and must be controlled to prevent
contamination of the product.
Hands must be washed and sanitized
prior to handling product.
Sanitary hand washing and toilet
facilities should be provided for em-
ployees working in direct contact with
commodities.
Toilet facilities should be equipped with
signs in the appropriate language remind-
ing employees of the need to wash their
hands thoroughly.
Toilet facilities shall be inspected and
maintained on a routine basis and con-
structed and located to prevent potential
contamination of the agricultural area.
Principle A:
Traceable to Origin
A4 Food Safety – Heavy Metals

Heavy Metals — Risk Growers and handlers must have a
Assessment documented system of recognizing
and identifying all risks of heavy metal
Growers and handlers must also have
explaining how risks of heavy metal
contamination are managed.
Heavy Metals — Land Use Conduct annual analyses to detect

History unacceptable levels of heavy metals in
the soil.
The soil testing program and results
are to be agreed upon by the supplier
and Heinz.
Document site history and testing
reports and retain the testing records
for a minimum of 5 years.
Water Source — The risk assessment of the water must

Risk Assessment consider potential heavy metal pollution
of all sources of the irrigation/fertilizer/
PPC water.
All irrigation and PPC make-up water
supplies should be tested annually for
presence of heavy metals at source.
The supplier/grower’s sampling and
testing program must meet Heinz
requirements.
Principle A:
Traceable to Origin

Water Source Water used for crop protection opera-
(continued) tions should minimally meet those
standards used for irrigation water. The
water should meet the legal require-
ments of each consumer country (where
the finished product will be consumed)
for each water purpose.
Fertilizer Use Synthetic fertilizers applied to the soil Forbidden fertilizers

should be from a pure source, without The use of fertilizers from the compost-
excessive levels of cadmium (Cd), lead ing of urban and industrial waste or
(Pb), arsenic (As) or copper (Cu). urban and industrial wastewater treat-
ment plants is forbidden in this standard.
Decades of applications with synthetic
fertilizers that are high in heavy metals The ban extends to the entire farm, not
(Cd, Pb, Cu and As) can lead to unac- only plots of land subjected to crop.
ceptable levels in soils and agricultural Transport
The ban is also valid for the three years
commodities. prior to thevehicles
Transport year of used
cultivation indicated
to carry
Test soils prior to planting. in the agreement and the Supplier
harvested crops from the field to the is
required to be in possession of the
processing or storage facility must be
Document annual usage by field (dates, evidence of the fulfillment of this
suitable to prevent risks of cross con-
types of fertilizers, quantities, methods requirement.
tamination. In particular:
of application). The use of fertilizers deriving from
They
leathermust be properly
or leather cleaned (dry
manufacturing is or
wet cleaning)
forbidden dueand controlled
to possible beforeofthe
presence
use and must
chromium (Cr).be free from residues of
previous crops or other materials.
A risk assessment must be conducted
Transport
for vehicles
all other that
fertilizers have previously
(organic or not) to
carried any material
ensure that there is norepresenting a risk
risk of microbial,
chemical
for infants,orincluding
physical allergens,
contaminations.
chemi-
cals and toxins, cannot be used under
any circumstances.
Principle A:
Traceable to Origin

Finished Goods Purpose: Provides evidence of compli-
Validation Testing ance to Good Agricultural Program and
PPC control program. This requirement
applies to suppliers of processed fruit
and vegetables.
Background: Validation testing will
provide information for corrective action
improvements and validation of process
compliance.
The sampling and analytical plans must
be agreed upon in advance by Heinz and
the supplier/grower.
Specifications defining analysis of heavy
metals must be signed in agreement by
the supplier and the Heinz company.
The testing should be conducted by a Transport
Heinz-approved laboratory.
Heavy metal testing results on the field,
water and crop should be available upon
request.
Principle A:
Traceable to Origin
A5 Food Safety – GMO

GMO (Genetically Evidence to support IP (Identity Pre-
Modified Organism)/GE served) systems and how they are
(Genetically Engineered) implemented should be available.
Organic Foods would be subject to
Crop Controls GMO controls.
The supplier shall provide a written dec-
laration that the product is non-GMO.
A flow chart for traceability (from seed
to the finished product) must be estab-
lished previously with an HACCP risk
assessment.
To reduce potential impacts on non-
GMO crops being grown for Heinz, the
supplier/grower should consider whether
any GMO crops should be planted in
the overall crop rotation of the farm due
to the potential presence of volunteer Transport
plants and cross pollination issues.
Non-GMO Crops — Seed purchase and on farm storage.

Risk Assessment Seed planting equipment (owned & hired).
In-field contamination from previous GMO
crops (volunteer plants).
Harvesting equipment (owned & hired).
Haulage equipment from harvester(s) to
farm store or external storage facilities
(owned & hired).
Principle A:
Traceable to Origin
A5 Food Safety – GMO

Non-GMO Crops — Storage
Growershandling and segregation
and handlers must have a
Risk Assessment (on farm & external
documented systemstorage).
of recognizing and
(continued) identifying all risks of
Any other potential foreign material
cross-contamin-
contamination
ation areas. of harvested produce.
Growers
The grower andshould
handlers must
record have
and maintain
documented risk
a history of the management
field(s), owned andplans
rent-
explaining how risks of foreign material
ed, to identify whether any GMO crops
contamination are managed,
have been included provided in
in the rotation.
a Hazard Analysis Format.
Seed must be certified and traceable to
non-GM origin. Records must be kept
of variety name, variety purity, batch
number and seed vendor. Any seed
certification must be retained for
three years.
A Seller invoice is required confirming
where each lot of seed was bought, the
amount and variety of seeds and the
party responsible for seed production.
Genetically Modified Supported by written declaration of

Organisms (seeds each seed lot by the seed obtainer
and seedlings) company and/or non-GMO test results.
Also the seed retailer and seed user
must declare non-GM/GM free in a for-
mal way. The same for seedlings in use.
These records should be made avail-
able to official Heinz representatives
upon request.
Principle A:
Traceable to Origin
A6 Food Safety – Traceability

Topic
Definition Traceability is the ability to track forward NOTE: For practical reasons, “trace” For further examples of existing
Source (ISO and GS1) the movement through specified stage(s) or “track and trace” may be used as definitions, please refer to documents
of the extended supply chain and trace equivalent terms to designate the action published by USDA, EU Regula-
backward the history, application, loca- of ensuring the traceability. tion 178/2002/EC, Codex, Ministry of
tion or origin of that (item) which is under Economy from Japan, GS1, ECR Europe
consideration. and CIES.
For specific industry sectors, there may
be other definitions.
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Business needs and 1. Risk assessment and management, 1. Risk assessment and management, 1. Risk assessment and management,
traceability contribution product safety and to support product safety and to support with- product safety and to support with-
withdrawal or recall via product drawal or recall via product traceability. drawal or recall via product traceability.
traceability. Transport
2. Legal compliance with national and re- 2. Legal compliance with national and
2. Legal compliance with national and regional Food Regulation (e.g., export). Transport
regional vehicles used to carry
Food Regulation (e.g., export).
gional Food Regulation (e.g., export). harvested crops from the field to the
3. Validate how the crops are produced. 3. Validate how the crops are produced.
3. Validate how the crops are produced. 4. Brand and consumer protection, 4. Brand to
suitable and consumer
prevent risksprotection, prod-
of cross con-
4. Brand and consumer protection, product authentication and reduction uct authentication
tamination. and reduction in risk
In particular:
product authentication and reduction in risk of counterfeit or fraud. of counterfeit or fraud via applying the
They must be properly cleaned (dry or
in risk of counterfeit or fraud. Precautionary Principle.
5. Establish CSR, sustainability and wet cleaning) and controlled before the
5. Establish CSR, sustainability and ethical trading. 5. Establish
use and mustCSR,be sustainability and ethi-
free from residues of
ethical trading. cal trading.
previous cropsCorporate Social Responsi-
or other materials.
6. Quality management.
bility should be somewhat defined if
7. Global supply chain logistics Transport vehicles that have previously
the company plans to encourage grow-
efficiency. carried any material representing a risk
ers and suppliers of a responsibility.
for infants, including allergens, chemi-
6. Quality
cals management.
and toxins, cannot be used under
any circumstances.
7. Global supply chain logistics efficiency.
Principle A:
Traceable to Origin

Specify and identify Maximize specification and listing as Specified and listed as a Traceabil- Specified and listed as a Traceability
Traceability Partners (TP) a Traceability Partner any legal entity ity Partner should be any legal entity Partner must be any legal entity han-
handling the goods in terms of growing, handling the goods in terms of growing, dling the goods in terms of growing,
harvesting, packing, storing, preparation, harvesting, packing, storing, preparation, harvesting, packing, storing, preparation,
Hereafter also referred to transporting and delivering to Heinz. transporting and delivering to Heinz and/ transporting and delivering to Heinz and/
as ID. or deliver input to the goods in terms of or deliver input to the goods in terms of
Specified and listed by way of (the ID):
PPC delivery and fertilizer delivery. PPC delivery, fertilizer delivery, and
• physical location where goods are seed/seedlings delivery.
handled Specified and listed by way of (the ID):
• physical location where goods or Specified and listed by way of (the ID):
• type of handling
inputs are handled • physical location where goods or
• legal address input are handled
• type ofthe
Assess handling
field and deliveries for toxic
• formal contact person. • type of handling
• legal address
weeds and live or dead animal life.
Minimum requirement is one step Assure • legal address
• formalthat actions
contact are taken to reduce
person.
upstream and one step downstream. this risk. • formal contact person.
Specified and listing according to the
Specified and listing according to the Specified and listing according to the
GAP scope (page 2 of the manual).
GAP scope (page 2 of the manual). GAP scope (page 2 of the manual).
Physical flow of defined Every TP should outline the physical Every TP should outline the physical Every TP must outline the physical
Traceable Item(s) (TI) within flow internally and between partners flow internally and between partners flow internally and between partners
and between TP upstream and downstream. upstream and downstream. upstream and downstream.
This should include defining and This should include defining and This should include defining and
mentioning: mentioning: mentioning:
• the actual Traceable Item in scope • the actual Traceable Item in scope • the actual Traceable Item in scope
(e.g., the name of the item and/or ID#), (e.g., the name of the item and/or ID#), (e.g., the name of the item and/or ID#),
• type of physical exchange (e.g., FIFO • type of physical exchange (e.g., FIFO • type of physical exchange (e.g., FIFO
or other) or other) or other)
• lot size of the traceable item (e.g., • lot size of the traceable item (e.g., • lot size of the traceable item (e.g.,
crate, container, truckload, bulk load). crate, container, truckload, bulk load). crate, container, truckload, bulk load).
Minimum requirement is one step Minimum requirement is one step
upstream and one step downstream. upstream and one step downstream.
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Define Traceability Listed TP should have identified what Listed TP should have identified what Listed TP must have identified what roles
Partner Roles roles to be expected from and between roles to be expected from and between to be expected from and between the TP
the TP as outlined in the flow in terms of: the TP as outlined in the flow in terms of: as outlined in the flow in terms of:
• traceability item (generation/creator, • traceability item (generation/creator, • traceability item (generation/creator,
recipient, provider) and recipient, provider) and recipient, provider) and
• data (generation/creator, recipient, • data (generation/creator, recipient, • data (generation/creator, recipient,
provider) including the track and trace provider) including the track and trace provider) including the track and trace
search/requests executions. search/requests executions. search/requests executions.
Traceability Data Heinz TP should be able to pinpoint the Heinz TP should be able to pinpoint the Heinz TP must be able to pinpoint the TI
Precision/Granularity TI to the individual product, field row, TI to the individual product, field row, to the individual product, field row, fields,
fields, parcels or acres where they have fields, parcels or acres where they have parcels or acres where they have been
been grown. been grown. grown.
OR Field row, field, parcel or acre infrastruc- Field row, field, parcel or acre infrastruc-
To typical field clusters, geographical ture should be defined and outlined in ture should be defined and outlined in
area or geographical region. a way they are uniquely identified and a way they are uniquely identified and
uniquely linked to the defined TI. Transport
uniquely linked to the defined TI.
Any form of precision should have an Transport vehicles used to carry
infrastructure defined and outlined in harvested crops from the field to the
a way they are uniquely identified and
uniquely linked to the defined TI.
suitable to prevent risks of cross con-
tamination. In particular:
Traceability Data Heinz TP should collect the following Heinz TP should collect the following Heinz TP must collect the following data
Breath/Amount data linked to the defined TI. Below are data linked to the defined TI. Below are They must
linked bedefi
to the properly
ned TI.cleaned (dryexam-
Below are or
examples to consider as typical require- examples to consider as typical require- wet cleaning)
ples andascontrolled
to consider before the
typical requirements.
ments. Actual breath/amount to be ments. Actual breath/amount to be Actual
use andbreath/amount to beresidues
must be free from determined
of
determined via implementation of other determined via implementation of other via implementation
previous of other
crops or other chapters of
materials.
chapters of the GAP: chapters of the GAP: the GAP:
Transport vehicles that have previously
• # and amount PPCs used and their ID • #, amount and application regime •carried
Type of anyseed and propagation
material representingmateri-
a risk
• Water source PPCs and their ID forals used and
infants, their ID.
including allergens, chemi-
• Soil condition • Water source, quality and application •cals
#, amount and cannot
and toxins, application regime
be used under
• # and amount fertilizer used and their ID • Soil condition PPCs
any and their ID
circumstances.
• Water source, quality and application
Principle A:
Traceable to Origin

Traceability Data • Type and condition of packaging • #, amount and application regime • Soil condition
Breath/Amount material(s) fertilizer and their ID • #, amount and application regime
(continued)
• If applicable, field inspection results • Field inspection results fertilizer and their ID
• If applicable, storage type. • Historical land use • Contaminant analysis
• Mechanical equipment • Field inspection results
• Type and condition of packaging • Neighbor land use
material(s) • Mechanical equipment
• If applicable, storage type and • Historical land use
conditions. • Mechanical equipment
• Type and condition of packaging
material(s)
• If applicable, storage type (include other
activities) and conditions.
Traceability Data Heinz TP should aim to collect the Heinz TP should collect the following Heinz TP must collect the following data
Depth/Upstream following data linked to the defined TI: data linked to the defined TI: linked to the defined TI:
Ideally, # of farmers and their ID. • # water suppliers and their ID • # seed suppliers and their ID
OR • # PPC suppliers and their ID • # water suppliers and their ID
# of cooperation’s from which goods are • # fertilizer suppliers and their ID • # PPC suppliers and their ID
supplied and their ID. • # of farmers and their ID. • # fertilizer suppliers and their ID
• # of farmers and their ID.
Define way of Identification Heinz TP should have defined and Heinz TP should have defined and Heinz TP must have defined and agreed
of Traceable Item(s) agreed between the identified TP agreed between the identified TP between the identified partner TP
(in the physical flow and in the exchange (in the physical flow and in the exchange (in the physical flow and in the exchange
Note: The TI, when exchanged of the TI): of the TI): of the TI):
between TP, can be the Traded • the type of identification and • the type of identification and • the type of identification and
Unit (individual melon) or a lot • the use of a unique identifier on the • the use of a unique identifier on the • the use of a unique identifier on the
of TIs can be the Traded Unit entity that is exchanged, the Traded entity that is exchanged, the Traded entity that is exchanged, the Traded
Unit (can be the same as the TI). Unit (can be the same as the TI). Unit (can be the same as the TI).
(a crate of melons).
Principle A:
Traceable to Origin

Define way of Identification The unique identifier can be a data set Growers
To be a Serial
and handlers
Shipping must
Container
have Code
a Via an SSCC or Radio Frequency Identi-
of Traceable Item(s) (e.g., item number, lot number, line (SSCC) or equivalent
documented system able to be applied
of recognizing and fication (RFID) able to be applied by the
number, field/parcel number, date, TP by the itemall
identifying and/or
risks data creator
of foreign AND able
material item and/or data creator AND able to
partner name, etc.) that as a combined to be registeredofbyharvested
contamination the item and/or
produce.data be registered by the item and/or data
Note: The TI, when exchanged
set is unique for the defined TI and/or TU. recipient. recipient.
between TP, can be the Traded Growers and handlers must have
Unit (individual melon) or a lot OR The unique identifier must be attached The unique identifier must be attached
to the TI/TU in an undetachable, func- to the TI/TU in an undetachable, func-
of TIs can be the Traded Unit A unique barcode (or equivalent) able explaining
tional and fihow
t forrisks of foreign
purpose material
(e.g., readable) tional and fit for purpose (e.g., readable)
(a crate of melons). to be applied by the item and/or data contamination are managed, provided in
manner. manner.
(continued) creator AND able to be registered by the a Hazard Analysis Format.
item and/or data recipient. The same unique identifier to be The same unique identifier to be
registered on the associated shipment registered on the associated shipment
The unique identifier must be attached
documentation to be exchanged. documentation to be exchanged.
to the TI/TU in an undetachable, func-
tional and fit for purpose (e.g., readable)
manner.
The same unique identifier to be regis-
tered on the associated shipment docu-
mentation to be exchanged. Transport
Transport vehicles used to carry
Data Recording, Retention Heinz TP should have implemented a Heinz TP should have implemented a harvested
Heinz cropsimplement
TP must from the fian
eldelectronic
to the
and Exchange system (in whatever form but ideally system (electronic system or semi- processing
system or storage
or manual to: facility must be
electronic system) to: electronic system) to: •suitable
hold alltotraceability
prevent risks of records,
data, cross con-
• hold all traceability data, records, • hold all traceability data, records, tamination. In particular:
information and IDs as defined by
information and IDs as defined by information and IDs as defined by above
They mustguidance.
be properly cleaned (dry or
above guidance. above guidance. wet
AND cleaning) and controlled before the
AND AND use and must be free from residues of
• This information should be uniquely
• This information should be uniquely • This information should be uniquely previous
linked tocrops or other materials.
the Traceable Item(s) unique
linked to the Traceable Item(s) unique linked to the Traceable Item(s) unique identifiervehicles
Transport as defined
thatby above
have guidance
previously
identifier as defined by above guidance identifier as defined by above guidance and agreed
carried between
any material TP.
representing a risk
and agreed between TP. and agreed between TP. for infants, including allergens, chemi-
cals and toxins, cannot be used under
any circumstances.
Principle A:
Traceable to Origin

Data Recording,
Foreign Material Retention This information should be maintained This information should be maintained This information should be maintained
and Exchange for no less than 3 years. for no less than 3 years. for no less than 3 years.
(continued) If the system is paper-based, the Paper records must be kept in a secure Electronic data must be maintained via
records should be kept in a secure manner. back-up storage.
manner. Electronic data must be maintained via This data must be made available
If the system is electronic based, back-up storage. upon traceability request within 2 hours.
proper back-up storage should be This data must be made available upon All growers and suppliers should be
in place. traceability request within 24 hours. working toward an electronic collection
This information must be made of traceability data.
available upon traceability request
within 96 hours.
Foreign Material from All agricultural equipment should be Transport

Mechanical Equipment inspected prior to use to ensure that Transport vehicles used to carry
loose or rubbing parts, fluid leaks or harvested crops from the field to the
any other problems that could contami- processing or storage facility must be
nate crops with foreign material suitable to prevent risks of cross con-
are corrected. tamination. In particular:
All lights and light covers should be in They must be properly cleaned (dry or
good condition to prevent glass con- wet cleaning) and controlled before the
tamination of the field. use and must be free from residues of
Any lights on agricultural vehicles shall previous crops or other materials.
be effectively covered or protected from Transport vehicles that have previously
breakage. carried any material representing a risk
All equipment should be inspected on a for infants, including allergens, chemi-
regular basis as part of a preventative cals and toxins, cannot be used under
maintenance program. any circumstances.
Principle B:
Satisfy Consumer Demand for Reliable Supply
of Affordable, Nutritious Food
B1 Affordable Nutritious Food – Agronomy

Heinz is a trusted leader in nutrition and wellness. Heinz works with suppliers to Positive impacts of historical use may include:
advance agricultural practices to satisfy consumer demand for a reliable supply • Site clearing
of affordable, nutritious food. Careful selection of growing locations and crop
varieties, along with intelligent agronomy, are key factors in producing high • Contouring or leveling
yields of nutritious food. • Installation of site services such as irrigation
Location – Climate • Drainage
Select a geographic production area with a suitable climate for the crop/spe- • Access roads
cies/variety. Matching a crop to an optimal fit of temperature, precipitation,
wind, humidity and solar radiation patterns increases the likelihood of repeatedly • Fencing and shelter
achieving satisfactory yields, quality and crop management costs. • Buildings
Location – Land • Soil fertility inputs
Review and select the appropriate cropping soils and topography for the com- • History of competent agronomy and honored agreements
modity to be grown. The assessment should include the physical, chemical
and biological composition of the soil. Consider and evaluate the potential for Production system
adverse weather conditions and natural catastrophes such as flooding, drought, For annual crops, intelligent crop rotation practices help prevent build-up of crop
frost, erosion, etc. Investigate the historical use of the land to determine suitabil- pathogens over time in production fields and introduce restorative elements
ity for the selected crop. that mitigate or repair damage or exploitation of the soil’s physical, chemical or
biological properties.
Location – Political Stability, Agronomic Competence, Fairness and
Integrity of Society Use of machinery and equipment can greatly enhance the production
Review the political stability, agronomic competence and the fairness and system by improving efficiency and uniformity of key practices, including:
integrity level in the region where a Heinz ingredient may be sourced. • Cultivation
Negative impacts of historical use may include: • Irrigation
• Physical degradation of soil • Crop protection inputs
• Depletion of nutrients and organic matter • Fertility inputs
• Deposits of potentially harmful materials • Crop establishment
• Presence of weeds • Harvest
• Pests and diseases Variety (Seeds, Seedlings and Rootstock)
When choosing varieties to be grown for Heinz, consideration must be given to:
• Unstable government
a. Suitability for processing efficiency and characteristics for the final product
• Human rights abuses
b. Suitability for local growing conditions – good agronomic performances
• History of broken agreements
c. Quality of harvested crop – appearance, nutrition, etc.
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Principle B:

A record/certificate of the seed quality, purity, variety name, batch number and Knowledge is the Key to Effective and GAP Crop Protection
seed vendor should be retained. Farmers should access accurate, up-to-date scientific and regulatory
The farmer should be able to demonstrate that the varieties grown have disease information on cost-effective, safe, sustainable and allowed practices.
resistance or tolerance. Heinz recommends that growers:
Soil Management 1. Seek information from successful neighboring farmers
Healthy soil is the essential foundation for successful farming. It stores and 2. Consult with local government regulatory authorities
supplies water, oxygen and nutrients that are all needed for plant survival and
3. Develop a clear understanding of Heinz specifications for the commodity
development. Healthy soil also provides the physical platform for plants and being grown for the Company
contains beneficial microorganisms that facilitate critical plant functions. Healthy
soil also filters water, which helps protect the quality of the water storages and 4. Engage the services of a government certified & registered crop protection advisor
waterways.4 since this subject is extremely complex.
Growers should understand the importance of maintaining healthy soil and Heinz advocates a strategy of Exclusion, Avoidance & Prevention to reduce the
how different management practices can impact soil properties positively or risk of losses caused by weeds, pests & diseases while minimizing the use of
negatively. chemicals to protect the environment. This strategy should include:
Growers must have a Soil Management Plan that includes the following 1. Weed control & crop residue disposal in previous crop
components: 2. Field & soil testing where appropriate before field selection
• Measurements (and historical trends in these) for physical, chemical and biologi- 3. Selection of fertilizer & pH adjusting treatments to minimize problems
cal properties. This requires key soil attributes to be tested at least annually.
4. Crop rotation and other cultural practices
• A soil fertility management plan addressing the gap between actual and opti-
mum soil fertility and explaining how the gap will be closed. Soil fertility inputs, 5. Selection of resistant varieties
their quantity, timing, and methods of application, should be carefully chosen to 6. Selection of planting time to optimize avoidance of problems
provide optimum benefit to the plant and avoid off-target effects.
7. Field, seed, plant sanitary precautions
• A management plan for soil physical properties that is designed to identify
8. Monitoring the region and the crop for first signs of threats
opportunities for improvement and current or potential problems, and respond
to these by actions that improve or preserve or reinstate soil properties. 9. Developing a pre-planned preventive program of chemical & physical interventions
• Water Management – see Section D. 10. Maintaining a pre-planned disaster control program of chemical & physical
Crop Protection Practices to control weeds, pests and disease allow the interventions.
farmer to maximize yield and quality, thus reducing cost per kg and annual
yield variations.
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Principle B:

When weed, pest and disease control interventions are necessary, Heinz REQUIRES:
Heinz PREFERS: 1. GAP application of any chemical interventions – PPCs
1. Use of biological controls, – predatory, competitive or biocidal organisms, a. All applications made by Government Certified PCC applicator with all
biologically produced PPCs & life cycle interrupters safety precautions
2. Physical/mechanical methods, cultivation, insect traps, barriers. b. Full compliance with all regulatory standards – active ingredient, accumu-
lated dose, safe re-entry period, pre-harvest interval, and so on
c. Full records of all PPC chemical applications available for each field of
crop supplied to Heinz.
B2 Affordable Nutritious Food – Post-Harvest

Correct handling and management of produce after harvest ensures the • Atmosphere – the composition of gases surrounding the produce can greatly
retention of qualities such as color, flavor, texture and nutrition. Harvesting at influence quality changes. Controlling the atmosphere so certain gases predomi-
optimum maturity is the first critical step toward maximizing quality. nate, or are excluded, is an effective technique to retard quality deterioration or,
alternatively, to promote a desirable quality change.
The physical and chemical environment post-harvest, along with any pathogenic
organisms present, can change harvested produce quality over time. • Packaging – this can help positively manage some of the above influences
(e.g., humidity, light, physical damage, atmosphere) and at the same time
During handling, storage and transport, consideration should be given to: provide a means for marking/identifying different batches or lots of harvested
• Temperature – if above or below an optimum range for the produce, irrevers- produce.
ible damage can occur. Optimal temperature in controlled storage can retain or
enhance quality by retarding change (usually by cooling) or accelerating desirable • Post-harvest PPC application records must accompany consignments leaving the
change (usually warming). production site and have details of the utilization interval (interval between treat-
ment and consumption) which must be followed.
• Humidity – this can influence the moisture content of produce and the activity
of pathogens. • History of use of any container or storage facility and any PPCs or other
chemicals, such as sprout inhibitors used in that facility or on that container.
• Light – the energy in light (especially sunlight) can stimulate chemical reactions in Bear in mind that such PPC and chemical contamination has led to some
cells within produce. major product recalls in recent years.
• Physical damage – some produce needs to be handled carefully after harvest • Transport and Storage facilities – these can be designed to control or man-
to avoid tissue being broken or bruised. age some of the above factors (e.g., temperature, light, humidity). Careful
• Time – nutritional and other qualities typically deteriorate over time. To lower selection of facilities or transport methods may enhance produce quality
this risk, take actions to minimize the time before consumption or a processing retention.
step that arrests deterioration. First in, first out should be part of the manage-
ment plan.
Principle C:
Promote and Protect the Health, Welfare
and Economic Prosperity of Farmers, Workers
and their Communities
C1 Farm Worker Health – Hazards, Welfare, Working Conditions

Ensuring the health, safety and welfare of workers on farms that are growing crops d. Discrimination – Suppliers will not discriminate on the basis of any condition
for Heinz is a priority for the Company. Suppliers must implement policies that are or characteristic which is protected by applicable law or regulation.
aligned with Heinz’s global guiding principles on employment practices. e. Freedom of Association – Suppliers will recognize and respect each employ-
H.J. Heinz Company Supplier Guiding Principles ee’s right to associate with any legally sanctioned organization. The rights of
labor unions must be respected.
H.J. Heinz Company is one of the world’s premier food companies. The Company
is dedicated to providing superior food products that enhance the lives and well- f. Work Hours, Work Week, and Payment of Wages – Suppliers will comply with
being of people everywhere. Heinz strives to follow the advice of its founder, “To all applicable local laws.
do a common thing uncommonly well brings success.” g. Health and Safety – Suppliers will provide employees with working conditions
Purpose: that are in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations regarding
In order to continue to be one of the world’s premier food companies, Heinz has worker health and safety.
developed a set of Global Principles that convey to its employees and to the public 3. Environmental Practices
Heinz’s values and commitments. In addition to the Global Principles and as part Our suppliers will be expected to meet applicable environmental laws and regula-
of Heinz’s efforts to foster relationships with suppliers who share similar values, tions in their operations and to develop and implement plans and programs to
Heinz is introducing its Supplier Guiding Principles for suppliers with whom the correct any non-compliant practices.
Company has a contractual relationship. The Supplier Guiding Principles re-state
our requirements and emphasize good workplace policies that comply with local 4. Communications
labor laws, as well as applicable environmental laws. We expect our suppliers to take appropriate steps to communicate these “Supplier
Guiding Principles” to their employees.
Scope:
These Supplier Guiding Principles apply to all suppliers with whom Heinz and its 5. Monitoring and Compliance
Business Units worldwide have a contractual relationship, including contractors, As part of the implementation of these Supplier Guiding Principles, these Principles
suppliers of goods and services, co-packers, and joint venture partners. will be incorporated into all new or renewed commercial agreements between
suppliers and Heinz and its Business Units. Suppliers will be expected to certify
Supplier Guiding Principles: their compliance with these Supplier Guiding Principles at Heinz’s request and to
1. Legal Requirements authorize Heinz and its designated agents (including any third parties) to engage in
Suppliers will comply with all applicable laws and regulations in providing goods monitoring activities, including on-site inspections based upon reasonable notice.
and services to Heinz. When Heinz becomes aware of any actions or conditions not in compliance with
these Supplier Guiding Principles, such actions or conditions will be reviewed, and
2. Employment Practices appropriate corrective measures will be implemented.
a. Minimum Age for Employment – Suppliers will not employ anyone under
the legal working age as defined by local law.
b. Forced Labor – Suppliers will not use forced or involuntary prison labor.
c. Abuse and Harassment – Suppliers will not use corporal punishment or other
forms of physical or sexual harassment or abuse of their employees.
Principle C:
Safe Material Handling
PPC applicators must always
follow good safety practices
and all wear proper protect-
ive gear.
All Chemicals (fertilizers and
PPCs) must be handled in a
safe and documented fashion.
Chemicals should be stored
in locked storage units with
containment systems that
prevent spillage and leakage.
Chemical use records should
be easily available, verifiable
and compiled in field
record books.
Secure chemical store/waste disposal bins
Record of chemical applications in field record book
It is important to ALWAYS use personal protective equipment and to always

follow local regulations for chemical use and application. Heinz has a Global
Approved list of chemicals for use on tomatoes and other lists of approved and
banned chemicals for other crops. These lists must be reviewed and compared
with local regulations to ensure that the chemicals are permitted for use in a
given jurisdiction.
Protective equipment
Principle C:
C2 Farming Community – Profitability, Fair Trade, Community

Social Responsibility
Heinz is committed to being a corporation that actively improves the livelihood
of our partners, suppliers and of course our customers. The sustainability plat-
form is not complete without recognizing the importance of fair trade practices
and assistance to small holders in all regions of endeavor.
These include but are not limited to:
• Teaching and insisting on adherence to all Health and Safety aspects of all
production and processing carried out by suppliers on behalf of Heinz, includ-
ing safe handling practices for chemicals in all facets of an operation.
• Teaching GAP practices and offering technical resources to assist in their
implementation wherever needed.
• Participating in responsible cost-based forward contracts with suppliers to
ensure economic sustainability and support for local economies where
products are sourced.
• Requiring all suppliers to observe and comply with all fair labor practice laws
within the country where they do business.
• Requiring and implementing fully transparent traceability systems from seed to
fork for all inputs.
• Working to elevate the economic standing of suppliers, small and large, by
participating in programs to limit inputs, increase yields and improve quality
and efficiency.
• Working to ensure that a commodity grown for Heinz receives a fair market GAP Training Poster
price at the point of purchase.
Principle D:
Minimize Adverse Effects on the Earth’s
Natural Resources and Biodiversity
Introduction – Best Practices for Sustainable Agriculture Implementation

The best practices in this application reflect a long-term farm management • Biodiversity and ecosystem health
philosophy that is equally focused on productivity, environmental stewardship – Soil conservation and management
and prosperity. Heinz believes that growers are in a position to partner with our
Company to protect their land and livelihood by following practices that enhance – Water conservation and management
a farming operation’s ability to be profitable while being socially responsible and – Nutrient conservation and management
reducing its environmental impact.
– On- and off-farm biodiversity conservation and management
The key components of any successful sustainable system are as follows:
– No sourcing of agricultural produce from recently converted ecologically
• Economic viability, which benefits the grower and its ability to supply Heinz on important habitat types
a long-term basis.
Scope – To illustrate best practices, we have included some examples of best
• Resource conservation and management practices for particular crops, e.g., tomatoes. The principles in this manual
– Soil conservation and management are intended to apply to all crops, as will most of the practices encouraged.
For particular crops, optimum practices may be customized to that crop.
– Water conservation and management
– Nutrient conservation and management
– Energy conservation and management
– Safe material handling
• Social Responsibility
– Responsible contribution to local economies
– Education and training
– Fair trade
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Principle D:
D1 Environment – Soil – Physical, Biological, Chemical

Soil health is dependent upon a combination of soil chemistry (fertility), soil
physics (structure) and soil biology. Farmers need to have knowledge of each
of these three areas and respond to them appropriately to maximize long-term,
sustainable productivity from the soil and profit from their crop.
Factors to be considered include:
1. Physical
a. Soil erosion caused by wind or water
b. Soil physical structure, pore size, water and air-illed pore
c. Some aspect of soil aggregation, clay swelling and shrinking
d. Soil profile and depths
e. Water retention and permeability
f. Soil compaction producing a plow pan and impermeable layers
g. Contamination of soils with non biodegradable plastic mulch, soft and
hard plastic, metals, etc.
h. Presence of small and big stones, grit, etc.
2. Chemical
a. Soil pH
b. Soil Electro Conductivity (EC)
c. Soil Nutrients , e.g., Potassium, Phosphorus, Nitrogen, Magnesium Healthy soil is essential for successful farming.
d. High concentrations of certain ions, such as sodium, chloride, aluminum.
e. Bonding potential of particles, aggregation, clay swelling and shrinking 3. Biological
a. Presence of pathogens, fungi, bacteria, viruses, insects, nematodes
b. Presence of hard-to-control weed species
c. Organic matter, both ephemeral and long-term
d. Saprophytic soil activity
Principle D:

All these factors interact in an active, healthy soil. Disturbing any one or more of
these factors can have a profound and long-lasting effect on other factors.
Soil erosion caused by high winds or water occurs when moving water from
either irrigation, rainfall, or drainage water contacts exposed soil or soil lacking
structure. There can be a high risk of soil erosion even with slopes of 4% and
less. Soil erosion is dependent on:
• Soil texture, composition and aggregation
• Slope percent and length
• Rainfall
• Irrigation practices
• Vegetative cover and shelter
• Management factors, e.g., condition of the field after harvest.
The above picture is an example of wind erosion.
Permanent or annual windbreaks can be utilized as mitigation techiques.
Principle D:

The level of water-caused soil erosion can be minimized via a number of control
measures.
Possible control measures include:
• Proper leveling using a laser guided system and a land plane create a controlled
slope in relation to water flow
• Establishing contour drains to collect and divert water to an appropriate
drainage area
• Utilizing natural contour lines
• Establishing grassed waterways to control runoff water
• Establishing cover crops and under sown crops e.g., orchards
• Zero and minimum tillage practice.
• Building up good soil structure with increased organic matter, aggregation and
good pore space.5
Precision leveling and minimal tillage with GPS-controlled equipment (left and above).
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Principle D:
The above pictures are examples of water erosion.
Principle D:
Crimson clover used as a cover crop.
The level of wind-caused soil erosion can be minimized via a number of

control measures. Possible control measures include:
• Establishing permanent wind breaks of trees and bushes
• Establishing annual wind breaks of crops such as corn or sunflowers
• Establishing cover crops to protect the land during fallow and intercrop periods
• Zero and minimum tillage practices
• Building up good soil structure with increased organic matter, aggregation and
good pore space.
Cover crops protect the land from erosion and help retain moisture.
Principle D:
Laser controlled drag scraper levelling a California field; grading to a uniform

slope of 0.1 to 0.3% prevents almost all water erosion but allows for drainage.
Breaking the impermeable layers allows rainfall and irrigation water to percolate into the
deep soil layers and water erosion from surface run off is minimized.
The photo above is an example of a deep soil chisel.
Principle D:

Soil structure is an important factor in maintaining soil health. A well-structured
soil has stable soil particles between .002 to 2 mm in size, pores of different sizes
to allow capillary movement water as well as fast percolation into lower layers,
channels and good gaseous diffusion between the atmosphere and the soil. Soil
structure also enhances the movement of water vapor within the soil. This allows
water to drain freely, providing good aeration and stimulating healthy root growth.
It is important to improve soil organic matter levels to maintain or improve soil
structure and improve water- and air-holding capacity. Organic matter is also
required to maintain beneficial soil organisms, including vast numbers of beneficial
micro-organisms, (fungi, bacteria, actinomycetes), earthworms, and many types of
arthropods. These organisms in turn also improve soil nutrition, bind soil particles
to improve structure and help control pests and diseases.
In many regions, poor soil management with repeated and random use of trac-
tor tires and tillage implements over time has led to a very hard and impermeable
plow pan with very little pore space. This hard compacted layer is very detrimental
to root growth and soil drainage and leeching of solutes. This plow pan must be
fractured to allow proper drainage and aeration of the root zone. When roots are
Plow pan preventing proper root development
again encouraged to penetrate this layer the soil can slowly recover its structure
and fertility, as long as it is not compressed again. Annually increasing soil pH is a
good indicator of a plow pan that is damaging the soil and needs fracturing.
Soil cultivation also impacts soil structure. Most tillage for processing tomatoes
occurs prior to planting to ensure good seedbed preparation and crop establish-
ment. As this tillage can result in the loss of organic matter from the soil, excessive
primary tillage should be reduced. Tillage may be reduced in processing tomato
production systems through the use of permanent beds with appropriate precision
tools to minimize disturbed soil volume.
Principle D:

Practice good primary tillage to allow leaching of nitrates and salts where “hard
pans” exist in the soil due to shallow tillage. “Hard pan” is the compaction of soil
approximately 1 to 2 feet from the surface, which creates a barrier to the drainage
of water to further depths. Emphasis should be placed on the removal of nitrates
through the usage of grasses or other plants to absorb the Nitrates from the soil.
Secondary tillage operations should be minimized if possible. Appropriately
maintained tillage implements should only be used. To limit the impact of cultiva-
tion on soil structure, tillage should only occur under suitable soil moisture and soil
conditions. If soil moisture is too great, compaction of the soil may occur. Ideal soil
moisture is dependent upon the soil type and texture. Heavy machinery or traffic
can also cause soil compaction. To limit compaction, traffic should be controlled
and minimized, being permitted only in certain furrows during necessary field
operations. All other traffic in the field should be restricted to the headlands.
Salt accumulation on soil surface.
Soil salinity refers to the presence of soluble salts, which may

occur naturally or as a result of the use saline irrigation water
or excess amounts of mineral fertilizers. A high level of soluble
salts in the soil may impact crop productivity by limiting water
uptake and growth. Salinity also reduces the biodiversity of
native plants, organisms and animals. It is also linked to soil
degradation and deterioration of water quality. To implement
appropriate management practices. It is important to under-
stand the cause of the salinity.6
The photos above and at right show minimal tillage bed making
equipment and beds. The Wilcox eliminator is shown in the left
photo, and at right is a one-pass bed reshaper.
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Principle D:

Soils can naturally be either acidic or alkaline. Growers should be aware of their
soil pH as this impacts nutrient availability and plant growth. Most plants grow
best within the pH range from 5.5 to 7 (slightly acid to neutral). Tomatoes are
tolerant of mildly alkaline conditions and grow well in soil up to pH 7.8. The soil pH
may also be altered through irrigation, application of fertilizer, and crop manage-
ment practices. The prolonged use of some fertilizers can cause acidification of
soil; some to a greater extent than others. It is important that growers monitor soil
pH changes over time and adjust management practices accordingly.
Sodic soils are those that contain sodium bound onto clay particles, which make
up more than 15% of the total cation exchange capacity of the soil. In soils with
such high concentrations of the sodium ion, clay particles cannot bind with other
clay particles as they would normally. Therefore when the clay becomes moist,
the clay particles separate, disperse and the clay swells; filling most of the pore
spaces. The end result is that the soil has an unstable structure and fills the pore
space when it is wet, providing a poor environment for root growth. Following Plastic mulch being applied over drip tape.
irrigation or rain the pores in sodic soils almost disappear, thus impeding water
and air through the soil. Furthermore, because the clay particles disperse and
water percolation is impeded, heavy rain on sodic soils will result in water run-off,
carrying with it dispersed clay particles, which can cause sedimentation problems.
Any remaining water on the surface holding dispersed clay particles will form a
hard crust that damages small plants. Sodium concentration is not the only factor
behind this problem but it is a key factor that can be controlled in order to carry
out sustained irrigated farming.8
Plastic mulch has been used since the 1950s to improve soil temperatures, retain
soil moisture and reduce the need for weeding. The downside is that plastic mulch
may have negative effects on soil structure if it becomes incorporated into soils.
Once incorporated, plastic mulch hinders normal root growth and water penetra-
tion. It also takes hundreds of years to degrade when it is not exposed to sunlight.
The mulch can increase run-off rates and downstream flooding while transferring
PPC residues into water sources.
Post-Harvest plastic mulch residue that cannot be removed effectively.
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Principle D:

A number of measures are recom- Nutrient Conservation and Management
mended to reduce the use of thin Knowledge and understanding of soil fertility are essential to managing nutrient
plastic mulch. These measures application and achieving optimum production while reducing negative environmen-
include promoting the use of: tal impacts. If fertilizer is not applied correctly it may result in quality degradation
• Insitu mulches from winter cover crops of ground water and waterways, an increase in soil acidity, salinity and sodicity,
• Biodegradable (paper or corn starch) contamination of soil and lost crop production.
mulches which degrade in the soil Fertilizers should be carefully selected to minimize the accumulation of heavy
• Sub-surface drip, with minimal tillage metals in the soil. Soil pH also affects the growth and yield of a crop through
and improved weed management influencing nutrient availability and plant uptake. Soil nutrients utilized by plants are
systems reducing the requirements generally taken up through the dissolved soil solution, although some nutrients like
for mulch phosphorus may be only slightly soluble.
• Plug transplants reducing the area The pH of the soil affects the concentration of the dissolved nutrients and may also
under direct seed and mulch (essential result in some nutrients being present in toxic concentrations, which in turn may
for in the field early germination) affect the uptake of other nutrients. The pH range for the most readily available
nutrients is around pH 5.5 to 7.
• Select varieties with shorter season
that do not require the early soil warm-
ing imparted by the plastic mulch
• Use a stronger plastic mulch and
retrieve it mechanically before or
after harvest
• Improved seeds with faster Plug transplant
maturation characteristics.
Drip irrigation after it has been installed.

Principle D:

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used to supply nutrients to processing tomato crops. These also add organic matter NITROGEN
to the soil that gradually release nutrients for plant uptake as they breakdown. They
may also help to reduce the loss of nutrients to the environment. PHOSPHORUS
POTASSIUM
Fertilizers may be lost to plant uptake through a number of methods: SULPHUR
• Leaching past the plant root zone • Precipitation in insoluble forms CALCIUM
• Volatilization into the atmosphere • Inaccurate application. MAGNESIUM
• Dissolving in surface run-off water IRON
Lost fertilizers may cause a negative impact on the environment, on and off the farm. MANGANESE
For example, nitrogen is easily dissolved in water and leached through the soil, BORON
lost in runoff water or volatilized into the atmosphere. Another example is phospho- COPPER and ZINC
rus, which can dissolve in water and cause water quality concerns. MOLYBDENUM
An estimate of nutrient uptake in the vine and fruit of processing tomatoes for a 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 6.5 7.0 7.5 8.0 9.0 10.0
40-ton/acre crop is detailed below. SOIL pH (H2O)
Some farmers find it useful to perform tissue or sap analysis during the growth of Table 1: Influence of pH on the availability of plant nutrients on mineral soils. The shaded
the crop to enable adjustments of fertilizer applications. If tissue levels indicate areas indicate maximum availability of each element.
adequate nutrition, future fertilizer applications may be reduced. If these tests are
performed on a regular basis, nutrient uptake curves can be developed for a crop.
Good nutrient management involves soil sampling, nutrient budgets, plant tissue LBS/ACRE
testing and correctly timing fertilizer applications to reduce the likelihood of adverse VINE FRUIT TOTAL
effects on the environment. Fields should be grid sampled and fertilizer applied at
variable rates using calibrated application equipment. Calibration records should be N, NITROGEN 75 128 203
kept to show this has been done.9 P, PHOSPHATE 15 24 39
K, POTASSIUM 100 240 340
Table 2: N, P and K amounts per acre for vine and fruit crops
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Mann, Liz; Rivara, Chuck; and McCaa, Pat: California Processing Tomato Sustainable Practices Workbook (2007) pg 7-12.
Principle D:
D2 Environment – Irrigation
Growers must have a Water Management Plan that takes into account: In any successful crop production system, water management and proper irrigation
• Crop water needs throughout the development of the crop are critical components to ensure success. Processing tomatoes require available
water in sufficient quantities at various critical periods in the growth cycle. The
• Moisture content of the soil (root zone) throughout the development of the crop availability and quality of the water are extremely important. Water must be managed
• Precipitation and irrigation inputs in an efficient and proper way. Systems should be designed to eliminate water run-
• Losses such as evaporation, leaching, runoff off as this can be damaging to the environment and also is a sign of wasteful
irrigation. To achieve effective, efficient and sustainable water use the following
• The efficiency of the irrigation system – using methods, timing, and controlled need to be considered:
volumes to avoid (or minimize) applying water which the crop cannot use
1. Source: Surface or ground, volume and reliability
• Threats to sustainability of the water resource, especially where the resource is
shared with other users – e.g., volume (demand exceeding supply), quality 2. Quality: Is the water of suitable quality for processing all crops; will the use of
this water over time lead to build-up of cations and anions that will affect soil
• Legal requirements for irrigation water usage. structure and fertility?
Growers must take measurements relevant to the above and keep records to 3. Soil: Understanding soil water holding capacity
justify irrigation decisions and practices. 4. Irrigation System: Pressurized versus flood/furrow irrigation, tradeoff between
power consumption vs. cost and availability of water
5. Irrigation Efficiency: Defines the proportion of water actually taken up and used
by the crop
6. Distribution Uniformity: This is the key for profitable mechanized processing
tomato production. What is the cost to achieve 95% DU?
7. Drainage: Applied and storm water runoff.
Water Conserving drip tape being laid.
Principle D:
An irrigation system should deliver only the water crops need when it is needed and It is important to apply the correct amount of water, when the crop needs it,
at the rate it is needed. An optimal water application system results in optimized water and at the rate at which it can be absorbed by the soil:
use efficiency with 95% Distribution Uniformity and minimizes the risk of pollution. An • Apply water uniformly and only to the crop, not surrounding ground
additional factor to consider when designing the irrigation system is the impact upon
crop microclimate and pests and diseases. • Apply water only so that it reaches the root zones of the crop
Different irrigation system options include: • Avoid over-watering because it can result in:
• Drip irrigation – Poor crop quality or reduced soluble solids
• Sprinkler irrigation (via large overhead systems) – Waste of water and nutrients and other chemicals in runoff or seepage to
groundwater
• Surface (flood or furrow) irrigation.
– Pollution of waterways and ground water from nutrients and other chemcals
Use an irrigation system that minimizes water loss and reduces excessive water use.
Factors including crop rotation flexibility, soil nutrient cycling and salinity should also – Rising of water tables, which can increase soil salinity
be considered when designing an irrigation system. – Increased costs
Evaluate pressurized systems that enable more efficient and accurate irrigation, – Increased root and foliar disease pressure.
compared to surface flood or furrow irrigation systems.
Consider drip rather than sprinkler irrigation to minimize evaporation of water
applied to the crop and reduce negative impacts upon crop microclimate and
pests and diseases.
The system should be tested for water distribution uniformity, DU, and variations in
flow and pressure.
The irrigation system must be maintained to ensure efficient operation. Develop
a program to check, service and repair your irrigation system regularly:
• Ensure water is distributed uniformly
• Check for variation in flows and pressure.
• Check and repair cuts, blockages, and leaks
• The system may require regular flushing
Less water efficient overhead sprinkler systems.
• Check that sprinklers, drippers, filters, and pumps are operating effectively.
Principle D:
Schedule irrigation using objective, cost-effective monitoring methods, to
supplement your experience, such as:
• Tools that measure the depth that irrigation water has reached in the soil profile
or the force that a plant needs to apply to remove water from the soil, such as
tension meters, soil probes and shovels
• Calibrate soil moisture monitoring equipment at least annually
• Regularly monitor and know the rooting depth of the crop
• Crop water requirements for crop growth stage are known
• Apply water to meet the evapotranspiration of the crop.
In arid growing regions, all runoff, tail, or surface water should be channeled into
a holding pond for reuse, treatment and after certain Biological Oxygen Demand
(BOD), Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) and Multiple Residue Level (MRL)
requirements have been met, released into the environment, either surface flows
or deep water re-charge.
Water released into the environment should always meet the local legal
requirements.
Water should be monitored for pH, nutrient levels, electrical conductivity (EC)
and suspended solids.
Waterways such as rivers, creeks and streams as well as their riparian areas
should always be protected.
Checking rooting depth of crop.
Where ground water is being used as an irrigation source, Heinz will not source
crops grown in areas where the water levels in wells are falling year by year due to
the risk of depletion.10
10
Mann, Liz; Rivara, Chuck; and McCaa, Pat: California Processing Tomato Sustainable Practices Workbook (2007) pg 20-25.
Principle D:
D3 Environment – Conservation and Biodiversity

Biodiversity
Heinz is committed to sustainable agricultural practices as part of our global initiative to
reduce environmental impacts and preserve natural resources for future generations.
Biodiversity loss is regarded as one of the most critical environmental issues globally.
Scientists believe that ecosystems have changed more rapidly in the last 50 years than
in any comparable time in human history. Expanding agricultural production affects
lands and ecosystems while meeting the increasing global demand for food and
contributing to economic development.
Maintenance of biodiversity has several key functions for agriculture:
• Productivity: Conservation and management of genetic diversity within domesticated
species has been improving agricultural production for millennia. Well maintained riparian buffer zone between
• Adaption: A wide range of organisms contributes to the resilience of agricultural sys- agricultural lands11
tems and their capacity to adapt to and recover from environmental stress.
• Ecosystem Function: Nutrient cycling, decomposition, soil rehabilitation, pest and • Open ditches not covered/piped
disease regulation and pollination rely on a wide range of populations in and near • Forest edges, field margins and other small semi-natural land types adjacent to
agricultural systems. Maintaining and improving these functions reduces the need agricultural land not cultivated
for external inputs by increasing nutrient/water availability, soil structure and natural
control of pests. • Small habitat islands in fields, not removed
• Access routes not cultivated
• Delivery ecosystem services: Agricultural areas now occupy more than one-quarter
of the world’s land surface. Managed sustainably, these areas can contribute to wider • Field margin vegetation and small habitat islands in fields are not sprayed with PPC
ecosystem health on adjacent lands through maintenance of water quality, erosion or fertilizer unless as a part of an active management of the cultural landscape
control, and carbon sequestration, and pollination, dispersal of seeds, and as a refuge • Vegetated buffer zone of at least 2 meters maintained between agricultural land
for species during droughts. and water courses. This zone is not tilled but can be cut or grazed.
Heinz is actively promoting the transition to more sustainable methods of agricultural – Suitable crop rotation
production through its soil, water, and nutrient conservation and management programs.
These contribute directly to wider ecosystem function through the increased availability – Percent of the farm not cultivated intensively
of good quality water for downstream systems and prevention of soil erosion. The conversion of forests and other ecologically important habitats into agricultural
land is an important driver of biodiversity loss. Heinz acknowledges the impact of land
Heinz is also committed to encouraging the enhancement of biodiversity on and
use change on biodiversity and is committed to not using land recently converted
off the farm. The measures may vary depending on the site but can include:
from habitat types vital to ecosystem health or home to endemic species (e.g.,
• Rivers and streams not straightened or covered/piped forests, wetlands).
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Source: http://www.oh.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/Lake_Erie_Buffer/images/riparian_putnam_co.jpg
Principle D:
D4 Environment – Energy
Energy Conservation
The producers/growers must perform an energy assessment in order to identify any
areas where the use of non-renewable resources can be minimized and renewable
energy use can be maximized (e.g., organic fuels).
Growers must have an Energy Management Plan that takes into account the
following elements:
• The farming system requirements for energy (including on-farm uses and off-farm
energy requirements of relevance to the farming system – such as manufacture
and transport of farm inputs
• Types of energy sources utilized
• The design of the farming system to maximize energy efficiency/optimization
• Replacement of non-renewable energy sources with renewable energy sources.
Carbon Emissions and Climate Change
Sustainable agricultural plays an important role in adapting to and mitigating the
impacts of climate change, because agriculture is:
• An important emitter of greenhouse gases
• The sector with the highest potential for the reduction of emissions
• The sector most affected by climate change, with the largest need for adaptation.
GPS guided tractor utilized for pesticide application limits the number of passes through the
Heinz is strongly committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and we expect field as well as reducing the risk of double dosing of agrochemicals.
growers to share our commitment. Although farming practices are generally very
energy intensive, conserving energy intensive inputs such as Nitrogen fertilizer and Wherever possible, minimum or no till practices are STRONGLY encouraged to
tractor diesel can make a direct impact upon the bottom line without detracting from limit diesel use while developing higher levels of soil organic matter. Good soil
yield and quality. structure through proper tillage will lead to fewer requirements for chemical fertil-
The addition of GPS guiding systems to tractors can save up to 25% on diesel usage. izer inputs, thus using less energy and creating beneficial soil strata. An additional
By limiting overlap in land preparation practices, the GPS systems will save diesel benefit of using minimum or no-till practices is that it reduces the amount of diesel
while ensuring that the compaction footprint is minimized by having the tractor drive burn and associated carbon. Also, the carbon that is released when the soil is
on the same section of soil with each pass. Combining operations minimizes the disturbed is greatly minimized, lowering the overall carbon footprint of the
required number of passes to prepare soil for a given crop. farming operation.
The conversion of forests into agricultural land is a driver of climate change/bio-
diversity loss. Heinz acknowledges the impact of land use change on the climate
and avoids sourcing agricultural produce from recently converted forest lands.
Principle D:
D5 Environment – Waste/Pollution from Farm Activities

All sites/farms must have a written Waste Management plan and map that show Litter deposited on farms should be collected, (e.g., plastic). Litter receptacles
areas of risk and demonstrate how the risk of pollution will be addressed. The areas should be provided for workers to place their rubbish. Farms should be maintained
that are to be addressed are listed below: in a clean and sanitary condition to reduce potential health and safety threats
(e.g., vermin, disease, injury) and potential foreign material contamination of
• Minimizing wastage and pollution is an important component of producing food
harvested produce.
sustainably.
Consideration should be given to the soil-improvement opportunities of returning
• Producers and handlers should consider the negative impacts on the environment
waste organic material to the land.
from the wastage and pollution they are responsible for. Regularly review practices
and list all waste products and potential sources of pollutants. Where pollution cannot be avoided, there should be efforts to minimize it.
• Waste products include categories such as empty packaging (for example Measuring waste is a useful part of an action plan because comparing measure-
PPC containers), used oil, paper and cardboard, materials previously used to ments over time can illustrate the success of improvement efforts.
produce crops/livestock such as irrigation components, posts, wire, building or Works Cited
shelter materials.
Mann, Liz; Rivara, Chuck; and McCaa, Pat: California Processing Tomato
Potential pollutants would include: Sustainable Practices Workbook (2007)
• Excess fertilizer or PPCs that are carried off-farm in water or air
University of California; Agriculture and Natural Resources: “UC Statewide
• Spillages of chemicals, fuel and oil Integrated Pest Management Program.” University of California.
• Livestock effluent http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu, 2011
• Noise, odor and light that can cause off-farm effects. University of Maryland, “Improving the Safety and Quality of Fresh Fruit and
Vegeatbles: A Training Manual for Trainers.” University of Maryland.
There should be a documented action plan setting out strategies to avoid or reduce
http://jifsan.umd.edu/pdf/gaps_en/Introduction.pdf, 2002
wastage and pollution.
Riparian buffer zone. Available http://www.oh.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/Lake
Where wastage cannot be avoided altogether, there should be efforts to re-use,
Erie_Buffer/images/riparian_putnam_co.jpg, May 2011.
recycle and/or reduce.
Waste materials should be separated into categories which need to be dealt with by
alternative methods.
Farmers should be aware of and observe local legal requirements for handling and
disposing hazardous and non-hazardous waste. Waste material that cannot be reused
or recycled should be collected and stored safely and appropriately in contained areas
designated for each category of waste, then disposed of safely and responsibly using
specialized waste handlers with legal approval to handle the category of waste.
Principal Websites
PPC Tolerance A:
Traceable to Origin
Country Website
U.S. EPA PPC http://www.epa.gov/opp00001/

EU PPCs regulating/part-180.html
http://ec.europa.eu/sanco_PPCs/
public/index.cfm
European PPC requirements for infant

feeding are more restrictive.
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/cps-spc/alt_
formats/pdf/pest/part/protect-
proteger/food-nourriture/mrls-lmr-
eng.pdf
Heinz Canada requirements can be more

restrictive with respect to pesticide and
days to harvest. All restrictions in excess
of government recommendations shall be
clearly communicated to growers
and suppliers.
Addendum 1:
Field Record Template
Name of Grower Crop to be Grown Field Location, Field ID,

Field Name or Number,
GPS Code
Address of Grower State / Zip Code Country
Providence
Name and Address of State / Zip Code Country
Processor Providence
Applicator Name of applicator, type of spray equipment, license number, expiration date of license
Information
Date of Application Commercial Name of Active Ingredient Amount, g, Active Pre Harvest Interval Re-Entry Interval Wind Speed and
and Other Field Activity Pesticide and/or Ingredient per Ha (PHI)-(Days) (REI)-(Days) Direction
Fertilizer
Rain History and Other Field Notes:

Date of seed drop, fertilizer application, pre-plant, post plant, post flower, side dress: Adjacent Field Activity:
Addendum 2:
PPC Certificate of Analysis Template
Name of Grower Item Number Crop to be Tested Date
Address of Grower State / Zip Code Country

Providence
Lot Code(s) of Sample Please list the lot codes of the product to be tested
Grower to complete the items below Lab to complete the items below
Please list all pesticides applied to crop during growing cycle Please list the test results for the active ingredient below
Commercial Name Active Ingredient EPA Number MRL (PPM) Active Ingredient Government Detected Amount (PPM)
Registration Number

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A1 Food Safety – Foreign Material

Foreign Material of an Assess the field and deliveries for toxic

Foreign Material from All agricultural equipment should be Transport

A1 Food Safety – Foreign Material

Transportation Inspection and

A1 Food Safety – Foreign Material

Foreign Material from Trash receptacles should be provided at

A1 Food Safety – Foreign Material

A1 Food Safety – Foreign Material

A1 Food Safety – Foreign Material

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PPCs — Historical Land Use Records of previous crops grown on the

b. Records of crop protection product Varieties should be tested for fitness

PPCs — Neighboring Chemical contamination can occur due Sources of pollution

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PPCs Storage, Application

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A3 Food Safety – Biological

A3 Food Safety – Biological

Biological — Personnel Employees should receive training in

A3 Food Safety – Biological

Biological — Personnel Employees who are not hygienic or have

A4 Food Safety – Heavy Metals

Heavy Metals — Land Use Conduct annual analyses to detect

Water Source — The risk assessment of the water must

A4 Food Safety – Heavy Metals

Fertilizer Use Synthetic fertilizers applied to the soil Forbidden fertilizers

A4 Food Safety – Heavy Metals

A5 Food Safety – GMO

Non-GMO Crops — Seed purchase and on farm storage.

A5 Food Safety – GMO

Genetically Modified Supported by written declaration of

A6 Food Safety – Traceability

Topic Basic Compliance Standard Best Practices

A6 Food Safety – Traceability

A6 Food Safety – Traceability

A6 Food Safety – Traceability

A6 Food Safety – Traceability

A6 Food Safety – Traceability

Foreign Material from All agricultural equipment should be Transport

B1 Affordable Nutritious Food – Agronomy

B1 Affordable Nutritious Food – Agronomy

B1 Affordable Nutritious Food – Agronomy

B2 Affordable Nutritious Food – Post-Harvest

C1 Farm Worker Health – Hazards, Welfare, Working Conditions

Secure chemical store/waste disposal bins

Record of chemical applications in field record book

It is important to ALWAYS use personal protective equipment and to always

C2 Farming Community – Profitability, Fair Trade, Community

Introduction – Best Practices for Sustainable Agriculture Implementation

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D1 Environment – Soil – Physical, Biological, Chemical

D1 Environment – Soil – Physical, Biological, Chemical

The above picture is an example of wind erosion.

Permanent or annual windbreaks can be utilized as mitigation techiques.

D1 Environment – Soil – Physical, Biological, Chemical