Harvest and Packing Controls: surveillance steps

Technical focus

Control post-harvest product safety through handling, packing and traceability records.

Scope and checkpoints

• Harvest handling
• Packing hygiene
• Post-harvest traceability

Records and evidence

• Harvest batch records
• Packing and hygiene checks
• Storage and dispatch records

Preparation

Prepare your harvested products, packing locations and post-harvest flow.

Describe your approach to post-harvest traceability.

Check the current result

For Harvest and Packing Controls, check the issuer’s record, legal name, applicable standard or programme, exact scope and dates. A logo or an old PDF does not by itself establish current validity.

Follow findings through to closure

Distinguish the immediate correction from action on the cause. Keep objective evidence of implementation and review whether the problem recurs; the applicable procedure determines who reviews closure and makes the decision.

Manage changes and follow-up

Report changes in products, sites, personnel or critical processes that affect the scope. Confirm surveillance, reassessment and renewal requirements with the relevant provider; do not assume one validity period or fee for every programme.