Safer Sprout Production for Produce Rule Compliance Manual V2.3
The Sprout Safety Alliance (SSA) was formed in 2012 through the voluntary participation of industry, government and academic members to enhance the sprout industry's understanding and implementation of best practices for improving sprout safety. The group was coordinated through the efforts of the Institute for Food Safety and Health (IFSH), at Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT),with the support of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).The purpose of SSA is to develop a core curriculum and training and outreach programs to assist sprout growers in understanding the requirements set forth in the FDA Standards for the Growing ,Harvesting, Packing, and Holding of Produce for Human Consumption (i.e., the Produce Safety Rule)that are specifically applicable to sprout operations. The structure and the delivery of the SSA Sprout Safety training course were built on successful examples from previous alliances – Seafood HACCP, Juice HACCP, and Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance. The Organizing Committee managed the SSA operations and training resources. The Steering Committee directed the overall strategies of the Alliance and determined the scope of work. The Alliance established two primary working groups. The Technical Working Group developed the training materials that reflect best practices for risk reduction in the production of sprouts, and that facilitate industry understanding and compliance with the Produce Safety Rule. The Education/Outreach Working Group established a strategic plan to deliver the training and educational materials to targeted stakeholders.
Requires Certification to Purchase: No
The Sprout Safety Alliance (SSA) was formed in 2012 through the voluntary participation of industry, government and academic members to enhance the sprout industry's understanding and implementation of best practices for improving sprout safety. The group was coordinated through the efforts of the Institute for Food Safety and Health (IFSH), at Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT),with the support of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).The purpose of SSA is to develop a core curriculum and training and outreach programs to assist sprout growers in understanding the requirements set forth in the FDA Standards for the Growing ,Harvesting, Packing, and Holding of Produce for Human Consumption (i.e., the Produce Safety Rule)that are specifically applicable to sprout operations. The structure and the delivery of the SSA Sprout Safety training course were built on successful examples from previous alliances – Seafood HACCP, Juice HACCP, and Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance. The Organizing Committee managed the SSA operations and training resources. The Steering Committee directed the overall strategies of the Alliance and determined the scope of work. The Alliance established two primary working groups. The Technical Working Group developed the training materials that reflect best practices for risk reduction in the production of sprouts, and that facilitate industry understanding and compliance with the Produce Safety Rule. The Education/Outreach Working Group established a strategic plan to deliver the training and educational materials to targeted stakeholders.
Requires Certification to Purchase: No
The Sprout Safety Alliance (SSA) was formed in 2012 through the voluntary participation of industry, government and academic members to enhance the sprout industry's understanding and implementation of best practices for improving sprout safety. The group was coordinated through the efforts of the Institute for Food Safety and Health (IFSH), at Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT),with the support of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).The purpose of SSA is to develop a core curriculum and training and outreach programs to assist sprout growers in understanding the requirements set forth in the FDA Standards for the Growing ,Harvesting, Packing, and Holding of Produce for Human Consumption (i.e., the Produce Safety Rule)that are specifically applicable to sprout operations. The structure and the delivery of the SSA Sprout Safety training course were built on successful examples from previous alliances – Seafood HACCP, Juice HACCP, and Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance. The Organizing Committee managed the SSA operations and training resources. The Steering Committee directed the overall strategies of the Alliance and determined the scope of work. The Alliance established two primary working groups. The Technical Working Group developed the training materials that reflect best practices for risk reduction in the production of sprouts, and that facilitate industry understanding and compliance with the Produce Safety Rule. The Education/Outreach Working Group established a strategic plan to deliver the training and educational materials to targeted stakeholders.
Requires Certification to Purchase: No
