Crops for Processing (CfP):
The CfP Standard covers crops that are slated to be frozen, juiced, used to make pre-cooked meals, and used for animal feed, among other types of processing. These crops will be held to the same standard as IFA crops, with the exception of two differences: the risk-based approach to food safety and the auditing rules.
Production of produce destined for processing implies different risks at the farm-level and therefore the CfP Standard approaches food safety risk assessment at the farm-level differently.
The CfP also differs in that it is a non-accredited standard. Producers shall perform either self-assessments (Option 1) or internal inspections and QMS audits (Option 2) or receive inspections/audits by an approved Certification Body.
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