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EUREPGAP<strong>Transition</strong> <strong>Comparison</strong><strong>Integrated</strong> <strong>Farm</strong> <strong>Assurance</strong> <strong>V3</strong>.0-Mar07vs<strong>Integrated</strong> <strong>Farm</strong> <strong>Assurance</strong> V2.0-Mar05 (Poultry)V1.0-Mar07English VersionValid from March 2007©Copyright: EUREPGAP c/o FoodPLUS GmbH,Spichernstr. 55, D-50672 Köln (Cologne); Germany | Tel: +49-221-57993-25/-66; Fax: +49-221-57993-56 | http://www.eurepgap.org


EUREPGAPTRANSITION COMPARISONCPCC | LIVESTOCKENGLISH VERSIONINTRODUCTIONCode Ref.: IFA 1.0 TCVersion: V1.0-Mar07Section: IntroductionPage: 1 of 1This document is a summary of the changes from the <strong>Integrated</strong> <strong>Farm</strong> <strong>Assurance</strong> (Livestock) V2.0-Mar05 (old version) to the <strong>Integrated</strong> <strong>Farm</strong><strong>Assurance</strong> > All <strong>Farm</strong> > Livestock Base > Cattle & Sheep, Dairy, Pig, Poultry <strong>V3</strong>.0-Mar07 (new) version.1. The sheet named "Summary | Added|Deleted" contains the Control Points that were either added to the new version, or deleted from the old version.2. The sheet named "Summary | Level Change" contains the Control Points of which the levels were changed from the old to the new version.3. The All <strong>Farm</strong>, Livestock Base, Cattle & Sheep, Dairy, Pig and Poultry sheets show a detailed comparison between the new and old version.Red text indicates all modifications.In total, for Livestock (all sub-scopes) certification there are a possible 779 Control Points to comply with:Major Must Minor Must Recom. TotalAll <strong>Farm</strong> 12 22 11 45Livestock Base 66 24 13 103Cattle & Sheep 6 20 6 32Sub-total 84 66 30 180Dairy 24 25 9 58Sub-total 108 91 39 238Pig 45 24 17 86Sub-total 123 70 41 234Poultry 66 73 20 159Sub-total 144 119 44 307Total 375 280 124 779For Cattle & Sheep certification: A producer must comply with 100% of the applicable 84 Major Musts and 95% of the applicable 66 Minor Musts.For Dairy certification: A producer must comply with 100% of the applicable 108 Major Musts and 95% of the applicable 91 Minor Musts. (A Dairy producermust comply with the points for Cattle & Sheep AND Dairy).For Pig certification: A producer must comply with 100% of the applicable 123 Major Musts and 95% of the applicable 70 Minor Musts.For Poultry certification: A producer must comply with 100% of the applicable 144 Major Musts and 95% of the applicable 119 Minor Musts.©Copyright: EUREPGAP c/o FoodPLUS GmbHSpichernstr. 55, D-50672 Köln (Cologne); Germany | Tel: +49-221-57993-25/-66; Fax: +49-221-57993-56 | http://www.eurepgap.org


EUREPGAPTRANSITION COMPARISONCPCC | LIVESTOCKENGLISH VERSIONSUMMARY OF MODIFICATIONS OF CONTROL POINTSCode Ref.: IFA 1.0 TCVersion: V1.0-Mar07Section: Summary |Added|DeletedPage: 1 of 21. ADDED CONTROL POINTS AND COMPLIANCE CRITERIAALL FARM BASELIVESTOCK BASECLASSIFICATION POINT LEVEL CLASSIFICATION POINT LEVELControl Point, Compliance Criteria 3.2.3 Minor Must Heading LB.9 LIVESTOCK DESPATCHControl Point, Compliance Criteria 3.2.4 Minor Must Subheading LB.9.1 Identification & TraceabilityControl Point, Compliance Criteria 3.2.6 Minor Must Control Point, Compliance Criteria 9.1.1 Major MustControl Point, Compliance Criteria 3.2.7 Minor Must Control Point, Compliance Criteria 9.1.2 Major MustControl Point, Compliance Criteria 3.2.8 Minor Must Control Point, Compliance Criteria 9.1.3 Major MustControl Point, Compliance Criteria 3.4.2 Major Must Subheading LB.9.2 Loading and UnloadingControl Point, Compliance Criteria 3.5.4 Minor Must Control Point, Compliance Criteria 9.2.1 Recom.Subheading AF.3.6 Subcontractors Control Point, Compliance Criteria 9.2.2 Major MustControl Point, Compliance Criteria 3.6.1 Minor Must Control Point, Compliance Criteria 9.2.3 Major MustHeading 7.1. TRACEABILITY Control Point, Compliance Criteria 9.2.4 Major MustControl Point, Compliance Criteria 7.1 Major Must Subheading LB.9.3 Fitness of LivestockControl Point, Compliance Criteria 9.3.1 Minor MustSubheadingLB.9.4 Poultry DespatchControl Point, Compliance Criteria 9.4.1 Recom.Control Point, Compliance Criteria 9.4.2 Major MustDAIRYCLASSIFICATION POINT LEVELControl Point, Compliance Criteria 4.4 Recom.Control Point, Compliance Criteria 6.4.3 Minor Must©Copyright: EUREPGAP c/o FoodPLUS GmbHSpichernstr. 55, D-50672 Köln (Cologne); Germany | Tel: +49-221-57993-25/-66; Fax: +49-221-57993-56 | http://www.eurepgap.org


EUREPGAPTRANSITION COMPARISONCPCC | LIVESTOCKENGLISH VERSION2. DELETED CONTROL POINTS AND COMPLIANCE (IFA V2.0-Mar05)Code Ref.: IFA 1.0 TCVersion: V1.0-Mar07Section: Summary |Added|DeletedPage: 2 of 2CLASSIFICATION POINT LEVELControl Point, Compliance Criteria 1.1.5 Major MustControl Point, Compliance Criteria 1.2.2.2 Recom.Control Point, Compliance Criteria 1.4.1.3 Minor MustControl Point, Compliance Criteria 1.4.1.4 Minor MustControl Point, Compliance Criteria 1.4.1.5 Minor MustControl Point, Compliance Criteria 1.6.1.3 Recom.Control Point, Compliance Criteria 1.6.1.4 Minor MustControl Point, Compliance Criteria 5.2.2 Major MustControl Point, Compliance Criteria 5.7.3.4 Recom.©Copyright: EUREPGAP c/o FoodPLUS GmbHSpichernstr. 55, D-50672 Köln (Cologne); Germany | Tel: +49-221-57993-25/-66; Fax: +49-221-57993-56 | http://www.eurepgap.org


EUREPGAPTRANSITION COMPARISONCPCC | LIVESTOCKENGLISH VERSIONSUMMARY OF MODIFICATIONS OF CONTROL POINTSCode Ref.: IFA 1.0 TCVersion: V1.0-Mar07Section: Summary |Level ChangePage: 1 of 13. LEVEL CHANGEALL FARM BASELIVESTOCK BASEControl Level Control LevelControl Level Control LevelPointV2.0-Mar05Point<strong>V3</strong>.0-Mar07PointV2.0-Mar05Point<strong>V3</strong>.0-Mar071.2.1.2 Recom. 2.1.1 Major Must 5.3.4 Recom. 3.4 Minor Must1.2.1.4 Minor Must 2.21 Major Must 5.8.2 Recom. 8.2 Minor Must9.1.5.3 Minor Must1.2.2.1 Recom. 2.2.2 Minor Must1.4.1.2 Recom. 3.1.2 Minor Must5.2.2 Major Must 3.2.1 Minor Must CATTLE & SHEEP1.4.2.1 Minor Must 3.2.2 Major Must Control Level Control Level1.4.2.2PointV2.0-Mar05Point<strong>V3</strong>.0-Mar075.7.3.4 Recom. 3.3.1 Minor Must 6.4.7 Recom. 4.7 Minor Must1.4.1.61.4.3.4 Minor Must 3.4.1 Major Must 6.4.9 Recom. 4.9 Minor Must1.4.4.1 Minor Must 3.5.1 Major Must5.2.2 Major Must 3.5.3 Minor Must1.5.2.2 Recom. 4.1.1 Minor Must1.5.2.31.2.3.51.5.3.3Major MustMinor MustDAIRY4.2.3 Major Must ControlPointV2.0-Mar05LevelControlPoint<strong>V3</strong>.0-Mar07Level7.2.1 Recom. 2.1 Minor Must7.2.2 Recom. 2.2 Minor Must©Copyright: EUREPGAP c/o FoodPLUS GmbHSpichernstr. 55, D-50672 Köln (Cologne); Germany | Tel: +49-221-57993-25/-66; Fax: +49-221-57993-56 | http://www.eurepgap.org


EUREPGAPBENCHMARKING CROSS-REFERENCE CHECKLISTINTEGRATED FARM ASSURANCE | CPCCLIVESTOCK | ALL FARMENGLISH VERSIONCode Ref.: IFA 3.0 BCVersion: 3.0-Mar07Section: All <strong>Farm</strong>Page: 1 of 14EUREPGAP IFA <strong>V3</strong>.0-Mar07EUREPGAP V2-0Mar05N° Control Point & Compliance Criteria Level N° Control Point & Compliance Criteria LevelALL FARM BASEAF.1 RECORD KEEPING AND INTERNAL SELF-CP 1.1 Are all records requested during the external inspection accessibleand kept for a minimum period of time of two years, unless a longerrequirement is stated in specific control points?CC 1.1 Producers keep up to date records for a minimum of two years fromthe date of first inspection, unless legally required to do so for alonger period. No N/A. (For Livestock certification, cross check withLS.3.2, PG.1.3 and PG.4.3 where documents are required for 3years)CP 1.2 Does the producer or producer group take responsibility toundertake a minimum of one internal self-assessment or producergroup internal inspection, respectively, per year against theEUREPGAP Standard?CC 1.2 There is documentary evidence that the EUREPGAP orbenchmarked standard internal self-assessment/internal producergroup inspections under responsibility of the producer/producergroup ha(s)ve been carried out and are recorded annually. No N/A.MinorMustMinorMustMajorMustMajorMust1.1.1 Are all records requested during the inspection accessible and keptfor a minimum period of time of two years unless longerrequirement stated in specific control points?1.1.1 <strong>Farm</strong>ers keep up to date records for a minimum of two years,unless legally required to do so for a longer period. Retrospectiverecords are not requested prior to application for EUREPGAPregistration. New applicants must have full records for at leastthree months prior to the date of inspection. No N/A. (Cross checkwith 5.3.2, 8.1.3 and 8.4.3, 3 years)1.1.2 Does the farmer undertake a minimum of one internal selfassessmentper year against the EUREPGAP Standard?Has the internal self-assessment been documented and recorded?1.1.31.1.2 There is documentary evidence that the EUREPGAP internal selfassessmenthas been carried out annually. No N/A.The EUREPGAP Checklist has been completed and documented.1.1.3 No N/A.MinorMustMinorMustMajorMustMajorMustCP 1.3 Are effective corrective actions taken as a result of nonconformancesdetected during the internal self-assessment orinternal producer group inspections?CC 1.3 Effective corrective actions are documented and have beenimplemented. No N/AMajorMustMajorMust1.1.4 Are effective corrective actions taken as a result of nonconformancesdetected in the internal self-assessment?1.1.4 Effective corrective actions are documented and have beenimplemented. No N/AMajorMustMajorMust©Copyright: EUREPGAP c/o FoodPLUS GmbH,Spichernstr. 55, D-50672 Köln (Cologne); Germany | Tel: +49-221-57993-25/-66; Fax: +49-221-57993-56 | http://www.eurepgap.org


EUREPGAPBENCHMARKING CROSS-REFERENCE CHECKLISTINTEGRATED FARM ASSURANCE | CPCCLIVESTOCK | ALL FARMENGLISH VERSIONCode Ref.: IFA 3.0 BCVersion: 3.0-Mar07Section: All <strong>Farm</strong>Page: 2 of 14AF.2 SITE HISTORY AND SITE MANAGEMENTAF.2.1 Site HistoryCP 2.1.1 Is a recording system established for each unit of production orother area/location to provide a permanent record of thelivestock/aquaculture production and/or other agronomic activitiesundertaken at those locations? Are these records kept in an orderedand up-to-date fashion?CC 2.1.1 Current records must provide a history of EUREPGAP production ofall production areas. For Crops: New applicants must have fullrecords for at least three months prior to the date of externalinspection that reference each area covered by a crop with all theagronomic activities related to EUREPGAP documentation requiredof this area; and for Livestock and Aquaculture: these records mustgo back at least one rotation. No N/AMajorMustMajorMust1.2.1.2 Is a recording system established for each unit of production orother area/location to provide a permanent record of the livestockproduction and/or other agronomic activities undertaken at thoselocations? Are these records kept in an ordered and up-to-datefashion?1.2.1.2 Current records should provide a history of production of all fields(going back at least one rotation) and buildings (going back at least5 years).Recom.Recom.CP 2.1.2 Is a reference system for each field, orchard, greenhouse, yard,plot, livestock building or other area/location used in productionestablished and referenced on a farm plan or map?CC 2.1.2 Compliance must include visual identification in the form of aphysical sign at each field/greenhouse/plot/livestock building/pen orother farm, or a farm plan or map that could be cross referenced tothe identification system. No N/A.AF.2.1 Site ManagementCP 2.2.1 Is there a risk assessment for new agricultural sites (i.e. crop,livestock or aquaculture enterprises) or existing sites only whererisks have changed, which shows the site in question to be suitablefor production, with regards to food safety, operator health, theenvironment and animal health where applicable?CC 2.2.1 A documented risk assessment must be carried out when crops,livestock or aquaculture enterprises are to be introduced onto newsites. The risk assessment must be revised to take into account anynew food safety risks. The risk assessment must take account sitehistory (crops/stocking) and consider impact of proposedenterprises on adjacent stock/crops/environment (see AF Annex 1Risk Assessment to determine when a risk assessment is needed).For Tea and Coffee certification, cross reference with TE.2.1.1 andCO.2.1.1, respectivelyMinorMustMinorMustMajorMustMajorMust1.2.1.3 Is reference system for each field, yard, plot, livestock building orother area/location used in production established and referencedon a farm plan or map?1.2.1.3 Compliance must include visual identification in the form of aphysical sign at each fields/plots/buildings/pens etc. or a farm planor map that could be cross referenced to the identification system.No N/A.1.2.1.4 Where there is a change of site (i.e. crop or livestock enterprise), isa risk assessment undertaken, taking into account the prior use ofthe land or site and all potential impacts of the production onadjacent crops, livestock production and other areas?1.2.1.4 A documented risk assessment (verbal is enough) must be carriedout when new crops or livestock enterprises are to be introducedonto existing sites or new sites are to be cropped/stocked. The riskassessment must take account of site history (crops/stocking) andconsider impact of proposed enterprises on adjacentstock/crops/environment (see EurepGAP Guidelines for RiskAssessment for new sites)MinorMustMinorMustMinorMustMinorMust©Copyright: EUREPGAP c/o FoodPLUS GmbH,Spichernstr. 55, D-50672 Köln (Cologne); Germany | Tel: +49-221-57993-25/-66; Fax: +49-221-57993-56 | http://www.eurepgap.org


EUREPGAPBENCHMARKING CROSS-REFERENCE CHECKLISTINTEGRATED FARM ASSURANCE | CPCCLIVESTOCK | ALL FARMENGLISH VERSIONCode Ref.: IFA 3.0 BCVersion: 3.0-Mar07Section: All <strong>Farm</strong>Page: 3 of 14CP 2.2.2 Has a management plan been developed setting out strategies tominimise all identified risks, such as pollution or water tablecontamination? Are the results of this analysis recorded and used tojustify that the site in question is suitable?CC 2.2.2 A management plan that has implemented strategies to meet theobjectives of this specific control point has been developed.MinorMust1.2.2.1 Has a management plan been developed setting out strategies tominimise all identified risks, such as pollution or water tablecontamination? Are the results of this analysis recorded and usedto justify that the site in question is suitable?1.2.2.1 A management plan that has implemented strategies to meet theobjectives of this specific control point.MinorMustAF.3 WORKERS HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE 1.4 WORKER HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFAREAF.3.1 Risk Assessments 1.4.1 Woker Health and SafetyCP 3.1.1 Does the farm have a written risk assessment for safe and healthy Minorworking conditions?MustCC 3.1.1 The written risk assessment can be a generic one but it must beappropriate for conditions on the farm. The risk assessment must bereviewed and updated when changes in the organisation (e.g. otheractivities) occur. No N/A.CP 3.1.2 Does the farm have a written health, safety and hygiene policy andprocedures including issues of the risk assessment of AF.3.1.1?CC 3.1.2 The health, safety and hygiene policy must at least include thepoints identified in the risk assessment (AF.3.1.1). This could includeaccident and emergency procedures, hygiene procedures, dealingwith any identified risks in the working situation, etc.The policy must be reviewed and updated when the riskassessment changes.MinorMustMinorMustMinorMust1.4.1.1 Do farms with more than 5 workers have a full health and safetypolicy based upon a full, written risk assessment? The policy mustcover all substances and situations that may be hazardous tohealth and include all aspects of the farm. The risk assessment andpolicy must be reviewed and updated whenever any significantchanges occur and at least annually.1.4.1.1 Where there are 5 full-time or part-time workers including theowners, there must at least be a written <strong>Farm</strong> Health and Safetypolicy available. The full written risk assessment can be a genericone. N/A only where less than 5 workers.1.4.1.2 Do all farms have a full health and safety policy based upon a full,written risk assessment. The policy should cover all substancesand situations that may be hazardous to health and include allaspects of the farm. The risk assessment and policy should bereviewed and updated at least annually.1.4.1.2 On all farms there should at least be a written <strong>Farm</strong> Health andSafety policy available. The full written risk assessment can be ageneric one.Recom.Recom.MinorMustMinorMustRecom.Recom.AF.3.2 TrainingCP 3.2.1 Is there a record kept for training activities and attendees? MinorMustCC 3.2.1 A record is kept for training activities including the topic covered, thetrainer, the date and attendees. Evidence of the attendence isrequired.MinorMust5.2.2 Is evidence of the experience, qualifications and training of allworkers employed by the farmer on either a full or part-time basisheld by the farmer?5.2.2 Evidence exists of experience, qualifications and training for allworkers. Assessment at inspection of the competence of workersfor the livestock present. Visual assessment of stock. No N/A.MajorMustMajorMust©Copyright: EUREPGAP c/o FoodPLUS GmbH,Spichernstr. 55, D-50672 Köln (Cologne); Germany | Tel: +49-221-57993-25/-66; Fax: +49-221-57993-56 | http://www.eurepgap.org


EUREPGAPBENCHMARKING CROSS-REFERENCE CHECKLISTINTEGRATED FARM ASSURANCE | CPCCLIVESTOCK | ALL FARMENGLISH VERSIONCode Ref.: IFA 3.0 BCVersion: 3.0-Mar07Section: All <strong>Farm</strong>Page: 4 of 14CP 3.2.2 Do all workers handling and/or administering veterinary medicines,chemicals, disinfectants, plant protection products, biocides or otherhazardous substances and all workers operating dangerous orcomplex equipment as defined in the risk assessment in AF.3.1.1have certificates of competence, and/or details of other suchqualifications?MajorMust1.4.2.11.4.2.2Are all workers adequately trained and instructed commensuratewith their activity?All workers performing tasks, including making managementdecisions and undertaking operations, which can have a significantimpact on the consumer, operator, environment and the livestock orcrop, must be competent on the basis of the following: appropriateeducation, training, acquired knowledge and/or experience(acquired knowledge and/or experience only for farms with lessthan 5 workers).Areas covered include for livestock:- Animal welfare- Appropriate medicine usage- Animal nutrition- <strong>Farm</strong> waste(The criteria above are covered in both the Pig EUREPGAPStandard clause 8.10.1 and the Poultry EUREPGAP Standardclause 9.14.1 )Areas covered include for Combinable crops:- Use of pesticides- Use of fertilizersThe above compliance criteria are referred throughout theEurepgap Combinable Crops and Fruit and Vegetables Modules.The objectives of this standard/protocol should be communicatedto each workers.All workers handling and/or administering medicines, chemicals,disinfectants or other hazardous substances and all workers operatiMinorMustCC 3.2.2 Records must identify workers who carry out such tasks, and showcertificates of training or proof of competence. No N/AMajorMust1.4.2.11.4.2.2Workers to have their responsibilities and tasks identified,demonstrate competence at interview and on the basis ofinspection. For farms which do not have more than 5 full-time orpart-time workers including the owners at any time of the year,competence can be demonstrated through acquired knowledgeand/or experience only. No N/A.Workers who carry out such tasks must be identified, their recordsscrutinised for relevant national certificates, training and evidenceof competence together with authorisation to carry out tasks. NoN/AMinorMust©Copyright: EUREPGAP c/o FoodPLUS GmbH,Spichernstr. 55, D-50672 Köln (Cologne); Germany | Tel: +49-221-57993-25/-66; Fax: +49-221-57993-56 | http://www.eurepgap.org


EUREPGAPBENCHMARKING CROSS-REFERENCE CHECKLISTINTEGRATED FARM ASSURANCE | CPCCLIVESTOCK | ALL FARMENGLISH VERSIONCode Ref.: IFA 3.0 BCVersion: 3.0-Mar07Section: All <strong>Farm</strong>Page: 5 of 14CP 3.2.3 Did all workers receive adequate health and safety training and arethey instructed according to the risk assessment in AF.3.1.1?MinorMustCC 3.2.3 Workers can demonstrate competency in responsibilities and tasksthrough visual observation. If at time of inspection there is noactivities, there must be evidence of instructions. No N/A.CP 3.2.4 Is there always an appropriate number of persons (at least oneperson) trained in first aid present on each farm whenever on-farmactivities are being carried out?CC 3.2.4 There is always at least one person trained in First Aid (within thelast 5 years) present on the farm whenever on-farm activities arebeing carried out. Applicable legislation on First Aid training must befollowed where it exists. On-farm activities include all activitiesperformed during all applicable chapters and modules .MinorMustMinorMustMinorMustCP 3.2.5 Does the farm have documented hygiene instructions? MinorMustCC 3.2.5 The hygiene instructions are visibly displayed: provided by way ofclear signs (pictures) or in the predominant language(s) of theworkforce. The instructions must at least include:- the need for hand cleaning;- the covering of skin cuts;- limitation on smoking, eating and drinking to certain areas;- notification of any relevant infections or conditions;- the use of suitable protective clothing.MinorMust1.4.2.3 The farm’s hygiene standards must be documented and adoptedby workers on farms with more than 5 workers and no poultry(specifically covered in the poultry module) Workers must receivebasic training in the farm’s hygiene requirements. Examples oftraining subjects are:- the need for hand cleaning;- the covering of skin cuts;- confinement of smoking, eating and drinking to the appropriateareas;- notification of any relevant infections or conditions;- the use of suitable protective clothing.1.4.2.3 All workers on farms with no poultry and more than 5 full-time orpart-time workers including the owners at any time of the year havereviewed and signed for the farm’s hygiene standard which mustcover subjects listed in the Control Point. Workers mustdemonstrate awareness at interview. No N/A unless less than 5workers and no poultry. Cross check with 9.9.5MinorMustMinorMust©Copyright: EUREPGAP c/o FoodPLUS GmbH,Spichernstr. 55, D-50672 Köln (Cologne); Germany | Tel: +49-221-57993-25/-66; Fax: +49-221-57993-56 | http://www.eurepgap.org


EUREPGAPBENCHMARKING CROSS-REFERENCE CHECKLISTINTEGRATED FARM ASSURANCE | CPCCLIVESTOCK | ALL FARMENGLISH VERSIONCode Ref.: IFA 3.0 BCVersion: 3.0-Mar07Section: All <strong>Farm</strong>Page: 6 of 14CP 3.2.6 Have all persons working on the farm received basic hygienetraining according to the hygiene instructions in AF.3.2.5?MinorMustCC 3.2.6 Both written and verbal training are given as an induction trainingcourse for hygiene. Training are provided by qualified people. AllMinorMustnew workers must receive this training and confirm theirparticipation with a signature. All instructions from AF.3.2.5 must becovered in this training. All workers, including the owners andmanagers, at any time of the year have reviewed and signed for thefarm’s hygiene instructions.CP 3.2.7 Are the farm’s hygiene procedures implemented? MinorMustCC 3.2.7 Workers with according tasks demonstrate competence during theinspection. No N/A.MinorMustCP 3.2.8 Are all subcontractors and visitors aware of the relevant procedureson personal safety and hygiene?MinorMustCC 3.2.8 There is evidence that the relevant procedures on personal health,safety and hygiene are officially communicated to visitors andMinorMustsubcontractors (e. g. relevant instructions are in a visible placewhere all visitors or subcontractors can read them).AF.3.3 Hazards and First Aid 1.4.3Hazards, First Aid, Data Sheets, Protective Clothing / EquipmentCP 3.3.1 Do accident and emergency procedures exist, visually displayed,and communicated to all persons associated with the farmactivities?MinorMust5.7.3.41.4.1.6Are an accident procedure, a list of contact phone numbers and thelocation of the nearest telephone available within the immediatevicinity of the store and next to the nearest telephone?Is there an Emergency Board situated in a visible location close bythe telephone giving details of:- <strong>Farm</strong>’s map reference?- Directions from nearest fire station?- Location of fire extinguishers?- Location of water sources for fire fighting?- Location of emergency cut-offs for electricity, gas and watersupplies?- Emergency telephone number of electricity supplier?- Emergency telephone number of water supplier?Recom.©Copyright: EUREPGAP c/o FoodPLUS GmbH,Spichernstr. 55, D-50672 Köln (Cologne); Germany | Tel: +49-221-57993-25/-66; Fax: +49-221-57993-56 | http://www.eurepgap.org


EUREPGAPBENCHMARKING CROSS-REFERENCE CHECKLISTINTEGRATED FARM ASSURANCE | CPCCLIVESTOCK | ALL FARMENGLISH VERSIONCode Ref.: IFA 3.0 BCVersion: 3.0-Mar07Section: All <strong>Farm</strong>Page: 7 of 14CC 3.3.1 Permanent accident procedures must be clearly displayed inaccessible, and visible location(s).These instructions are available inthe predominant language(s) of the workforce and/or pictograms.The procedures must identify, if appropriate the following; E.g.:- farm's map reference or farm address- contact person(s)- location of the nearest means of communication (telephone, radio)- an up-to-date list of relevant phone numbers (police, ambulance,hospital, fire-brigade, access to emergency health care on site or bymeans of transport, electricity and water supplier);- how and where to contact the local medical services, Hospital andother emergency services.- location of fire extinguisher;- emergency exits;- emergency cut-offs for electricity, gas and water supplies.- how to report accidents or dangerous incidents.MinorMust5.7.3.41.4.1.6Accident procedure and contact telephone numbers to be availableat store and nearest telephone. Cross check with 1.4.1.1Board sited in a visible location close by the telephone andcontains all the required information.Recom.CP 3.3.2 Are potential hazards clearly identified by warning signs and placedwhere appropriate?CC 3.3.2 Permanent and legible signs must indicate potential hazards, e.g.waste pits, fuel tanks, workshops, access doors of the plantprotection product / fertiliser / any other chemical storage facilitiesas well as the treated crop etc. Warning signs must be present. NoN/A.CP 3.3.3 Is safety advice available/accesible for substances hazardous toworker health, when required?MinorMustMinorMustMinorMust1.4.3.3 Are hazards clearly identified by warning signs and placed where Minorappropriate.Must1.4.3.3 Warning signs must be present. No N/A. MinorMust1.4.3.1 Are manufacturer's data sheets or other applicable information haldfor all substances used that are hazardous to worker health?MinorMustCC 3.3.3 Information (e.g. website, tel no, data sheets, etc.) is accessible,when required, to ensure appropriate action.CP 3.3.4 Are First Aid kits present at all permanent sites and in the vicinity offield-work?CC 3.3.4 Complete and maintained first aid kits according to nationalregulations and recommendations must be available and accessibleat all permanent sites and available for transport to the vicinity of thework.MinorMustMinorMustMinorMust1.4.3.1 Data sheets or demonstrate available through agreement with aresponsible organisation must be available.1.4.3.2 Are First Aid boxes present at all permanent sites and in the vicinityof field-work?1.4.3.2 First aid box must be at all sites, contents checked, in field whereappropriate. No N/A.MinorMustMinorMustMinorMust©Copyright: EUREPGAP c/o FoodPLUS GmbH,Spichernstr. 55, D-50672 Köln (Cologne); Germany | Tel: +49-221-57993-25/-66; Fax: +49-221-57993-56 | http://www.eurepgap.org


EUREPGAPBENCHMARKING CROSS-REFERENCE CHECKLISTINTEGRATED FARM ASSURANCE | CPCCLIVESTOCK | ALL FARMENGLISH VERSIONCode Ref.: IFA 3.0 BCVersion: 3.0-Mar07Section: All <strong>Farm</strong>Page: 8 of 14AF.3.4 Protective Clothing/EquipmentCP 3.4.1 Are workers (including subcontractors) equipped with suitableprotective clothing in accordance with legal requirements and/orlabel instructions or as authorised by a competent authority?CC 3.4.1 Complete sets of protective clothing, (e.g. rubber boots, waterproofclothing, protective overalls, rubber gloves, face masks, etc.) whichenable label instructions and/or legal requirements and/orrequirements as authorised by a competent authority to be compliedwith are available, used and in a good state of repair. This includesappropriate respiratory, ear and eye protection devices and lifejackets,where necessary.CP 3.4.2 Is protective clothing cleaned after use and stored so as to preventcontamination of the clothing or equipment?CC 3.4.2 Protective clothing is regularly cleaned, according to a scheduleadapted to the type of use and degree of soiling. Cleaning theprotective clothing and equipment includes the separate washingfrom private clothing and glove washing before removal. Dirty, tornand damaged protective clothing and equipment and expired filtercartridges should be disposed of. Single-use items (e.g. gloves,overalls, etc.) have to be disposed of after one use. All theprotective clothing and equipment including replacements filtersetc., are stored apart and physically separate from the plantprotection products/ any other chemicals which might causecontamination of the clothing or equipment in a well-ventilated area.No N/A.MajorMustMajorMustMajorMustMajorMust1.4.3.4 Is protective equipment available where necessary to all workers(including subcontractors)? Do workers wear appropriaterespiratory, ear and eye protection devices where necessary?1.4.3.4 Availability of equipment and use, where appropriate. worker todemonstrate awareness at interview. No N/A.AF.3.5 Worker Welfare 1.4.4 Worker WelfareCP 3.5.1 Is a member of management clearly identifiable as responsible forworkers health, safety and welfare?MajorMust1.4.4.1 Do all farms with more than 5 workers have a member ofmanagement who is clearly identifiable as responsible for worker,health, safety and welfare issues?CC 3.5.1 Documentation is available that demonstrates that a clearlyidentified, named member of management has the responsibility forensuring compliance with existing, current and relevant national andlocal regulations and the implementation of the policy on workershealth safety and welfare.MajorMust1.4.4.1 Where a farm has 5 full-time or part-time workers including theowners at any time during the year, (all farms for Fruit andVegetable Scope) there must be a member of managementresponsible for worker health, safety and welfare. It must bedetailed in contractual agreements with workers, where outsideworkers are employed by the farm.MinorMustMinorMustMinorMustMinorMust©Copyright: EUREPGAP c/o FoodPLUS GmbH,Spichernstr. 55, D-50672 Köln (Cologne); Germany | Tel: +49-221-57993-25/-66; Fax: +49-221-57993-56 | http://www.eurepgap.org


EUREPGAPBENCHMARKING CROSS-REFERENCE CHECKLISTINTEGRATED FARM ASSURANCE | CPCCLIVESTOCK | ALL FARMENGLISH VERSIONCode Ref.: IFA 3.0 BCVersion: 3.0-Mar07Section: All <strong>Farm</strong>Page: 9 of 14CP 3.5.2 Do regular two way communication meetings take place betweenmanagement and workers ? Are there records from such meetings?CC 3.5.2 Records show that the concerns of the workers about health, safetyand welfare are being recorded in meetings planned and held atleast once a year between management and workers at whichmatters related to the business and worker health, safety or welfarecan be discussed openly (without fear or intimidation or retribution).The auditor is not required to make judgments about the content,accuracy or outcome of such meetings.Recom. 1.4.4.2 Are, on all farms with more than 5 workers, management of the siteencouraged to hold regular, two-way communication meetings withtheir workers where issues affecting the business or related toworker health, safety and welfare can be discussed openly? Arerecords from such meeting available as proof that management islistening to workers concerns?Recom. 1.4.4.2 Where a farm has 5 full-time or part-time workers including theowners at any time during the year, (all farms for Fruit andVegetable Scope) there should be at least two meetings a yearheld and planned between management and workers of the site, atwhich matters related to the business and worker health, safety orwelfare can be discussed openly (without fear or intimidation orretribution). Records from such meetings are kept as proof that themeetings have taken place and the concerns of the worker abouthealth safety and welfare are being recorded.The auditor is not required to make judgements about the contentaccuracy or outcome of such records.Recom.Recom.CP 3.5.3 Is there information available that provide an accurate overview overall workers of the farm?CC 3.5.3 Records demonstrate clearly an accurate overview over all workers(including seasonal workers) and subcontractors working on thefarm. Information must be available of full names, date of entry, theperiod of employment and, the regular working time and overtimeregulations. Records of all workers (also subcontractors) whichprovide the required information must be kept for the last 24 monthsfrom the date of first inspection. See AF.3.6.1 as requirement forsubcontractors.CP 3.5.4 Do workers have access to clean food storage areas, designateddining areas, hand washing facilities and drinking water?MinorMustMinorMustMinorMust5.2.2 Is evidence of the experience, qualifications and training of allworkers employed by the farmer on either a full or part-time basisheld by the farmer?5.2.2 Evidence exists of experience, qualifications and training for allworkers. Assessment at inspection of the competence of workersfor the livestock present. Visual assessment of stock. No N/A.MajorMustMajorMustCC 3.5.4 A place to store food and to eat must be available. In addition, handwashing facilities and potable drinking water must be available toworkers.MinorMust©Copyright: EUREPGAP c/o FoodPLUS GmbH,Spichernstr. 55, D-50672 Köln (Cologne); Germany | Tel: +49-221-57993-25/-66; Fax: +49-221-57993-56 | http://www.eurepgap.org


EUREPGAPBENCHMARKING CROSS-REFERENCE CHECKLISTINTEGRATED FARM ASSURANCE | CPCCLIVESTOCK | ALL FARMENGLISH VERSIONCode Ref.: IFA 3.0 BCVersion: 3.0-Mar07Section: All <strong>Farm</strong>Page: 10 of 14CP 3.5.5 Are on site living quarters habitable and have the basic services andfacilities?MinorMustCC 3.5.5 The living quarters for the workers on farm are habitable, have a Minorsound roof, windows and doors, and have the basic services of Mustrunning water, toilets, drains. In case of no drains, septic pits can beaccepted when proven to be hermetic.AF.3.6 SubcontractorsCP 3.6.1 When the producer makes use of subcontractors, is all the relevant Minorinformation available on farm?MustCC 3.6.1 Subcontracors must carry out an assessment (or the producer must Minordo it on behalf of the subcontractor) of compliance against the MustEUREPGAP control points relevant to the services provided on farm(inlcuding AF.3.5.3).This assessment must be available on farmduring the external inspection and the subcontractor must acceptthat EUREPGAP approved certifiers are allowed to verify theassessments through a physical inspection where there is doubt.The producer is responsible for observance of the control pointsapplicable to the tasks performed by the subcontractor by checkingand signing the assessment of the subcontractor for each task andseason contracted.AF.4 WASTE AND POLLUTION MANAGEMENT, RECYCLING AND RE-USE1.4.4.3 Are on site living quarters habitable and have the basic servicesand facilities?1.4.4.3 The living quarters for the workers on farm are habitable, soundroof, windows and doors, and have the basic services of runningwater, toilets, drains.1.5MinorMustMinorMustWASTE AND POLLUTION MANAGEMENT, RECYCLING AND RE-USEAF.4.1 Identification of Waste and Pollutants 1.5.2 Identification of Waste and PollutionCP 4.1.1 Have all possible waste products and sources of pollution beenidentified in all areas of the business?MinorMust1.5.2.21.5.2.3Have all possible waste products been identified in all areas of thebusiness?Have potential sources of pollution been identified?Recom.CC 4.1.1 All possible waste products (such as paper, cardboard, plastic, oil,etc) and sources of pollution (e.g. fertiliser excess, exhaust smoke,oil, fuel, noise, effluent, chemicals, sheep-dip, feed waste, dead ordiseased fish, algae produced during net cleaning, etc) produced bythe farm processes have been listed.MinorMust1.5.2.21.5.2.3All possible waste products (such as paper, cardboard, plastic, oil,etc) produced by the farm processes have been catalogued anddocumented.Potential sources of pollution (e.g. fertiliser excess, exhaust smoke,oil, fuel, noise, effluent, chemicals, sheep-dip, etc) have beencatalogued and documented for all the farm processes.Recom.©Copyright: EUREPGAP c/o FoodPLUS GmbH,Spichernstr. 55, D-50672 Köln (Cologne); Germany | Tel: +49-221-57993-25/-66; Fax: +49-221-57993-56 | http://www.eurepgap.org


EUREPGAPBENCHMARKING CROSS-REFERENCE CHECKLISTINTEGRATED FARM ASSURANCE | CPCCLIVESTOCK | ALL FARMENGLISH VERSIONCode Ref.: IFA 3.0 BCVersion: 3.0-Mar07Section: All <strong>Farm</strong>Page: 11 of 14AF.4.2 Waste and Pollution Action PlanCP 4.2.1 Is there a documented farm waste management plan to avoid orreduce wastage and pollution and avoid the use of landfill orburning, by waste recycling? Are organic wastes composted on thefarm and utilised for soil-conditioning, provided there is no risk ofdisease carry-over?CC 4.2.1 A comprehensive, current, documented plan that covers wastagereduction, pollution and waste recycling is available. Air, soil andwater contamination must be considered.Recom. 1.5.2.11.5.3.1Recom. 1.5.2.11.5.3.1Do all farms have a written <strong>Farm</strong> Waste Management Plan toprevent the contamination of the air, soil and/or water with harmfulpollutants?Is there a documented plan to avoid or reduce wastage andpollution and avoid the use of landfill or burning, by wasterecycling? Are organic wastes composted on the farm and utilisedfor soil-conditioning, provided there is no risk of disease carryover?A written farm waste management plan should be available thatconsiders air, soil and water contamination.A comprehensive, current, documented plan that covers wastagereduction, pollution and waste recycling is available.CP 4.2.2 Has this waste management plan been implemented? Recom. 1.5.3.2 Has this waste management plan been implemented? Recom.CC 4.2.2 There are visible actions and measures on the farm that confirm thatthe objectives of the waste and pollution action plan are beingcarried out.CP 4.2.3 Are the farm and premises clear of litter and waste to avoidestablishing a breeding ground for pests and disease which couldresult in a food safety risk?CC 4.2.3 Visual assessment that there is no evidence of breeding grounds inareas of waste/litter in the immediate vicinity of the production orstorage buildings. Incidental and insignificant litter and waste on thedesignated areas are acceptable as well as the waste from thecurrent day’s work. All other litter and waste has been cleared up.Areas where produce is handled indoors are cleaned at least once aday.Recom. 1.5.3.2 There are visible actions and measures on the farm that confirmthat the objectives of the waste and pollution action plan are beingcarried out.MajorMustMajorMust1.2.3.51.5.3.31.2.3.51.5.3.3To avoid establishing a breeding ground for pests and disease, arefarms clear of litter and waste and are there adequate provisionsfor waste disposal?Are the farm and premises clear of litter and waste?Visual assessment that there is no evidence of breeding grounds inareas of waste/litter in the immediate vicinity of the production orstorage buildings.Incidental and insignificant litter and waste on the designated areasare acceptable as well as the waste from the current day’s work. Allother litter and waste has been cleared up. Areas where produce ishandled indoors are cleaned at least once a day.CP 4.2.4 Do the premises have adequate provisions for waste disposal? Recom. 1.5.3.4 Do the premises have adequate provisions for waste disposal? Recom.Recom.Recom.Recom.MajorMustMinorMustMajorMustMinorMustCC 4.2.4 The farm has designated areas to store litter and waste. Differenttypes of waste are identified and stored separately.Recom. 1.5.3.4 <strong>Farm</strong>s have designated areas to store litter and waste. Differenttypes of waste are identified and stored separately. Cross checkwith 1.2.3.5Recom.©Copyright: EUREPGAP c/o FoodPLUS GmbH,Spichernstr. 55, D-50672 Köln (Cologne); Germany | Tel: +49-221-57993-25/-66; Fax: +49-221-57993-56 | http://www.eurepgap.org


EUREPGAPBENCHMARKING CROSS-REFERENCE CHECKLISTINTEGRATED FARM ASSURANCE | CPCCLIVESTOCK | ALL FARMENGLISH VERSIONCode Ref.: IFA 3.0 BCVersion: 3.0-Mar07Section: All <strong>Farm</strong>Page: 12 of 14AF.5 ENVIRONMENT AND CONSERVATION 1.6 ENVIRONMENT ISSUESAF.5.1 Impact of <strong>Farm</strong>ing on the Environment and Biodiversity (crossreference1.6.1 Impact of <strong>Farm</strong>ing on the Environmentwith AB.7.5 AquacultureBase)CP 5.1.1 Does each producer have a management of wildlife andconservation plan for the enterprise that acknowledges the impactof farming activities on the environment?MinorMust1.6.1.11.6.2.11.6.2.2Does the farmer understand and assess the impact of farmingactivities on the environment?Is a key aim the enhancement of the environment and biodiversityon the farm through a conservation management plan, either as aregional activity or an individual one?Does each farmer have a management of wildlife and conservationpolicy plan for his/her enterprise?MinorMustMinorMustRecom.CC 5.1.1 There must be a written action plan which aims to enhance habitatsand increase biodiversity on the farm. This can be either a regionalactivity or individual plan, if the farm is participating in or covered byit. This includes knowledge of IPM practices, of nutrient use ofcrops, conservation sites etc.MinorMust1.6.1.11.6.2.11.6.2.2The farmer is able to demonstrate his/her knowledge andcompetence with regards to minimising the potential negativeimpact, such as nutrient loss, of the farming activity on the localenvironment.A formal conservation management plan should be implemented.There must be an action plan (verbal or written) which aims toenhance habitats and increase biodiversity on the farm.MinorMustMinorMustRecomCP 5.1.2 Has the producer considered how to enhance the environment forthe benefit of the local community and flora and fauna?CC 5.1.2 There should be tangible actions and initiatives that can bedemonstrated by the producer either on the production site or byparticipation in a group that is active in environmental supportschemes.CP 5.1.3 Is this policy compatible with sustainable commercial agriculturalproduction and does it minimise environmental impact of theagricultural activity?CC 5.1.3 The contents and objectives of the conservation plan implycompatibility with sustainable agriculture and demonstrate areduced environmental impact.Recom. 1.6.1.2 Has the farmer considered how he/she can enhance theenvironment for the benefit of the local community and flora andfauna?Recom. 1.6.1.2 There should be tangible actions and initiatives that can bedemonstrated by the farmer either on the farm or by participation ina group that is active in environmental support schemes.Recom. 1.6.2.3 Is this policy compatible with sustainable commercial agriculturalproduction and does it minimise environmental impact of theagricultural activity?Recom. 1.6.2.3 The contents and objectives of the conservation plan implycompatibility with sustainable agriculture and demonstrate areduced environmental impact.Recom.Recom.Recom.Recom.©Copyright: EUREPGAP c/o FoodPLUS GmbH,Spichernstr. 55, D-50672 Köln (Cologne); Germany | Tel: +49-221-57993-25/-66; Fax: +49-221-57993-56 | http://www.eurepgap.org


EUREPGAPBENCHMARKING CROSS-REFERENCE CHECKLISTINTEGRATED FARM ASSURANCE | CPCCLIVESTOCK | ALL FARMENGLISH VERSIONCode Ref.: IFA 3.0 BCVersion: 3.0-Mar07Section: All <strong>Farm</strong>Page: 13 of 14CP 5.1.4 Does the plan include a baseline audit to understand existing animal Recom. 1.6.2.4 Does the plan contemplate the undertaking of a baseline audit to Recom.and plant diversity on the farm?understand existing animal and plant diversity on the farm?CC 5.1.4 There is a commitment within the conservation plan to undertake abase line audit of the current levels, location, condition etc. of thefauna and flora on farm so as to enable actions to be planned. Referto points CO.10.1 for Coffee and TE.11.1 for Tea certification.Recom. 1.6.2.4 There is a commitment within the conservation plan to undertake abase line audit of the current levels, location, condition etc. of thefauna and flora on farm so as to enable actions to be planned.Recom.CP 5.1.5 Does the plan include action to avoid damage and deterioration ofhabitats on the farm?Recom. 1.6.2.5 Does the plan contemplate taking action to avoid damage anddeterioration of habitats on the farm?CC 5.1.5 Within the conservation plan there is a clear list of priorities and Recom. 1.6.2.5 Within the conservation plan there is a clear list of priorities andactions to rectify damaged or deteriorated habitats on the farm.actions to rectify damaged or deteriorated habitats on the farm.Refer to points CO.10.1 for Coffee and TE.11.1 for Tea certification.Recom.Recom.CP 5.1.6 Does the plan include activities to enhance habitats and increase Recom. 1.6.2.6 Does the plan contemplate the creation of an action plan to Recom.bio-diversity on the farm?enhance habitats and increase bio-diversity on the farm?CC 5.1.6 Within the conservation plan there is a clear list of priorities and Recom. 1.6.2.6 Within the conservation plan there is a clear list of priorities and Recom.actions to enhance habitats for fauna and flora where viable andincrease bio-diversity on the farm. Refer to points CO.10.1 forCoffee and TE.11.1 for Tea certification.actions to enhance habitats for fauna and flora where viable andincrease bio-diversity on the farm.AF.5.2 Unproductive Sites 1.6.3 Unproductive SitesCP 5.2.1 Has consideration been given to the conversion of unproductive Recom. 1.6.3.1 Has consideration been given to the conversion of unproductive Recom.sites (e.g. low lying wet areas, woodlands, headland strip or areasof impoverished soil) to conservation areas for the encouragementof natural flora and fauna?sites (e.g. low lying wet areas, woodlands, headland strip or areasof impoverished soil) to conservation areas for the encouragementof natural flora and fauna?CC 5.2.1 There should be a plan to convert unproductive sites into Recom. 1.6.3.1 There should be a plan to convert unproductive sites into Recom.conservation areas where viable.conservation areas where viable.AF.5.3 Energy Efficiency 1.5.1 Energy EfficiencyCP 5.3.1 Can the producer show monitoring of energy use on the farm? Recom. 1.5.1.1 Do all farms take measures to optimise energy use and minimisewaste?Recom.CC 5.3.1 Energy use records exist. For example, farming equipment shall beselected and maintained for optimum consumption of energy. Theuse of non-renewable energy sources should be kept to a minimum.(Cross reference with CO.10.2 for Coffee and TE.11.2 for Teacertification).Recom. 1.5.1.1 All farms should have an energy policy (which does not necessarilyhave to be documented) and should demonstrate steps taken toensure energy efficiency to include maintenance schedules.AF.6 COMPLAINTS 1.7 COMPLAINTSCP 6.1 Is there a complaint procedure available relating to issues coveredby the EUREPGAP standard?MajorMust1.7.1 Is there a complaint form available relating to issues of compliancewith EUREPGAP standard?CC 6.1 There must be available on request, a clearly identifiable document Major 1.7.1 There must be on the farm, and available on request, a clearlyfor complaints relating to issues covered by EUREPGAP. No N/A. Mustidentifiable document for complaints relating to issues ofcompliance with EUREPGAP. No N/A.Recom.MajorMustMajorMust©Copyright: EUREPGAP c/o FoodPLUS GmbH,Spichernstr. 55, D-50672 Köln (Cologne); Germany | Tel: +49-221-57993-25/-66; Fax: +49-221-57993-56 | http://www.eurepgap.org


EUREPGAPBENCHMARKING CROSS-REFERENCE CHECKLISTINTEGRATED FARM ASSURANCE | CPCCLIVESTOCK | ALL FARMENGLISH VERSIONCode Ref.: IFA 3.0 BCVersion: 3.0-Mar07Section: All <strong>Farm</strong>Page: 14 of 14CP 6.2 Does the complaints procedure ensure that complaints areadequately recorded, studied and followed up including a record ofactions taken?CC 6.2 There are documents of the actions taken with respect to suchcomplaints regarding EUREPGAP standard deficiencies found inproducts or services. No N/A.AF.7 TRACEABILITYCP 7.1 Do all producers have a documented recall procedure to managethe withdrawal of registered products from the market?CC 7.1 All producers must have access to documented procedures whichidentify the type of event that may result in a withdrawal, personsresponsible for taking decisions on the possible withdrawal ofproduct, the mechanism for notifying customers and theEUREPGAP CB (if a sanction was not issued by the CB and theproducer or group recalled the products out of free will) andmethods of reconciling stock. The procedures must be testedannually to ensure that it is sufficient.MajorMustMajorMustMajorMustMajorMust1.7.2 Does the complaints procedure ensure that complaints areadequately recorded, studied and followed up including a record ofactions taken?1.7.2 There are documents of the actions taken with respect to suchcomplaints regarding EUREPGAP standard deficiencies found inproducts or services. No N/A.MajorMustMajorMust©Copyright: EUREPGAP c/o FoodPLUS GmbH,Spichernstr. 55, D-50672 Köln (Cologne); Germany | Tel: +49-221-57993-25/-66; Fax: +49-221-57993-56 | http://www.eurepgap.org


EUREPGAPBENCHMARKING CROSS-REFERENCE CHECKLISTINTEGRATED FARM ASSURANCE | CPCCLIVESTOCK | LIVESTOCK BASEENGLISH VERSIONCode Ref.: IFA 3.0 BCVersion: 3.0-Mar07Section: Livestock BasePage: 1 of 19EUREPGAP IFA <strong>V3</strong>.0-Mar07EUREPGAP IFA V.0-Mar05N° Control Point & Compliance Criteria Level N° Control Point & Compliance Criteria LevelLIVESTOCK BASE5 LIVESTOCK BASE MODULELB.1 SITE 5.1 SITELB.1.1 GeneralCP 1.1.1 Are farms and other facilities suitable for the intended purpose,maintained in good repair and used so as to achieve the objectivesof this standard?CC 1.1.1 There must be a visual assessment to make sure that the facilitiesare suitable for the intended purpose, maintained and in goodrepair. This include assessment of the premises for example soilstructure drainage and climate for outdoor livestock Water and feedequipment suitable for stock and type. No N/A.MinorMustMinorMust1.2.1.1 Are farms and other facilities suitable for the intended purpose,maintained in good repair and used so as to achieve the objectivesof this standard?1.2.1.1 There must be a visual assessment to make sure that the facilitiesare suitable for the intended purpose, maintained and in goodrepair. This include assessment of the premises for example soilstructure drainage and climate for outdoor livestock. Water andfeed equipment suitable for stock and type. No N/A.MinorMustMinorMustCP 1.1.2 For Livestock <strong>Farm</strong>s producing forage for own consumption andopen air livestock production, are soil maps for the farm drawn upto aid the planning of rotations and to assist in the proper andoptimal use of Crop Protection Products, fertilisers and organicmanure?CC 1.1.2 Maps showing soil types and organic fertiliser application schedule(where applicable) should be available. N/A where farms do notproduce forage or with livestock housed year round.Recom. 5.1.1Recom. 5,1,1For Livestock <strong>Farm</strong>s producing forage for own consumption andopen air livestock production, are soil maps for the farm drawn upto aid the planning of rotations and to assist in the proper andoptimal use of Crop Protection Products, fertilisers and organicmanure?Maps showing soil types and organic fertiliser application schedule(where applicable) should be available. N/A where farms do notproduce forage or with livestock housed year round.Recom.Recom.CP 1.1.3 Are all electrical installations at mains voltage inaccessible tostock, protected and earthed properly?MinorMust5.1.2 Are all electrical installations at mains voltage inaccessible tostock, protected and earthed properly?MinorMustCC 1.1.3 Visual assessment. No N/A unless no electricity. MinorMust5.1.2 Visual assessment. No N/A unless no electricity. MinorMustCP 1.1.4 Are all electrical installations undertaken by a qualified electrician Recom. 5.1.3 Are all electrical installations undertaken by a qualified electrician Recom.and appropriate records kept?and appropriate records kept?CC 1.1.4 Records/invoices denoting membership of the electrician to Recom. 5.1.3 Records/invoices denoting membership of the electrician to Recom.associations, guilds etc should be available. Simple subsequentelectrical fixture replacements (e.g. plugs, light bulbs, etc.) can bedone by the farmer if he demonstrates competence at interview.associations, guilds etc should be available. Simple subsequentelectrical fixture replacements (e.g. plugs, light bulbs, etc.) can bedone by the farmer if he demonstrates competence at interview.CP 1.1.5 Are electric fences, where used, managed so as to cause onlymomentary discomfort?CC 1.1.5 Workers to demonstrate awareness at interview. N/A where noelectric fences.Recom. 5.1.4Recom. 5.1.4Are electric fences, where used, managed so as to cause onlymomentary discomfort?Workers to demonstrate awareness at interview. N/A where noelectric fences.Recom.Recom.©Copyright: EUREPGAP c/o FoodPLUS GmbH,Spichernstr. 55, D-50672 Köln (Cologne); Germany | Tel: +49-221-57993-25/-66; Fax: +49-221-57993-56 | http://www.eurepgap.org


EUREPGAPBENCHMARKING CROSS-REFERENCE CHECKLISTINTEGRATED FARM ASSURANCE | CPCCLIVESTOCK | LIVESTOCK BASEENGLISH VERSIONCode Ref.: IFA 3.0 BCVersion: 3.0-Mar07Section: Livestock BasePage: 2 of 19CP 1.1.6 Are only paints, preservatives, disinfectants and other chemicalcompounds that are approved by the respective regulatoryauthority and are suitable for use with livestock used on surfacesaccessible to livestock?CC 1.1.6 Workers to demonstrate awareness at interview. Inspect invoices,containers, and data sheets.MajorMustMajorMust5.1.5 Are only paints, preservatives, disinfectants and other chemicalcompounds that are approved by the respective regulatoryauthority and are suitable for use with livestock used on surfacesaccessible to livestock?5.1.5 Workers to demonstrate awareness at interview. Inspect invoices,containers, and data sheets. Cross check with 1.4.3.4.MajorMustMajorMustCP 1.1.7 Are all paints, preservatives, disinfectants and other chemicalcompounds stored away from livestock and feed to preventcontamination?MajorMustCC 1.1.7 Visual assessment. No N/A. MajorMustCP 1.1.8 Does the farm have formal agreement with third parties for the Majorutilisation of excess farm produced animal waste in accordance Mustwith national legislation or accepted codes of practice?CC 1.1.8 Record must be available to comply with the requirements of the Majorcontrol point.MustLB.1.2 Pest Control 1.2.3 Pest ControlCP 1.2.1 Are all entry points to buildings or equipment that may come in Minorcontact with them suitably protected to prevent, whenever Mustpractically possible, the ingress of rodents and birds?CC 1.2.1 Visual assessment. No N/A unless extensive production situations. MinorMustCP 1.2.2 Are there site plans with bait points and/or traps? MinorMustCC 1.2.2 Site plan showing bait points must exist. No N/A unless extensive Minorproduction situations.Must5.1.6 Are all paints, preservatives, disinfectants and other chemicalcompounds stored away from livestock and feed to preventcontamination?MajorMust5.1.6 Visual assessment. No N/A. MajorMust5.1.7 Does the farm have formal agreement with third parties for the Majorutilisation of excess farm produced animal waste in accordance Mustwith national legislation or accepted codes of practice?5.1.7 Record must be available to comply with the requirements of the Majorcontrol point.Must1.2.3.1 Are all entry points to buildings containing propagation material,harvested crops, livestock, feed or equipment that may come incontact with them suitably protected to prevent, whenever possible,the ingress of animal pests?MinorMust1.2.3.1 Visual assessment. No N/A unless extensive large animal Minorproduction situations.Must1.2.3.2 Are there site plans with bait points? MinorMust1.2.3.2 Site plan showing bait points must exist. No N/A unless there are Minorno baits used for pest control is justification for not using bait on Mustfarm (i.e. in extensive large animal production situations).CP 1.2.3 Are baits placed in such a manner that non-target species do nothave access?CC 1.2.3 Visual observation. Non-targeted species must not have access tothe bait. No N/A unless extensive production situations.MinorMustMinorMust1.2.3.3 Are baits placed in such a manner that non-target species do nothave access?1.2.3.3 Visual observation. Non-targeted species must not have access tothe bait.MinorMustMinorMust©Copyright: EUREPGAP c/o FoodPLUS GmbH,Spichernstr. 55, D-50672 Köln (Cologne); Germany | Tel: +49-221-57993-25/-66; Fax: +49-221-57993-56 | http://www.eurepgap.org


EUREPGAPBENCHMARKING CROSS-REFERENCE CHECKLISTINTEGRATED FARM ASSURANCE | CPCCLIVESTOCK | LIVESTOCK BASEENGLISH VERSIONCode Ref.: IFA 3.0 BCVersion: 3.0-Mar07Section: Livestock BasePage: 3 of 19CP 1.2.4 Are detailed records of pest control inspections and necessaryactions taken, kept?CC 1.2.4 Records of pest control inspections and follow up action plan(s).The farmer can have his own records. Inspections must take placewhenever evidence of pests present. In case of vermin must havea contact number or evidence of in-house capability to controlpests.MinorMustMinorMust1.2.3.4 Are detailed records of animal pest control inspections andnecessary actions taken kept?1.2.3.4 Records of pest control inspections and follow up action plan(s).The farmer can have his own records. Inspections must take placewhenever evidence of pests present. In case of vermin must havea contact number or evidence of in-house capability to controlpests. (Cross check Pigs (8.9.1) and Poultry (9.9.11))MinorMustMinorMust1.3 Machinery and Equipment Hygiene 1.3 MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENTCP 1.3.1 Are lorries/trucks and trailers carrying crops or stock feed cleanand fit for the purpose of carrying raw materials entering into thefood chain, with particular care given to the cleanliness of dualpurpose trailers to prevent contamination?MajorMust1.3.1 Are lorries/trucks and trailers carrying crops or stock feed cleanand fit for the purpose of carrying raw materials entering into thefood chain, with particular care given to the cleanliness of dualpurpose trailers to prevent contamination?CC 1.3.1 Workers to demonstrate awareness at interview and visual Major 1.3.1 Workers to demonstrate awareness at interview and visualassessment of transport vehicles. Type of cleaning must be Mustassessment of transport vehicles. Type of cleaning must beappropriate to clean what was being previously transported. Noappropriate to clean what was being previously transported. NoN/A unless no supplement feeding of livestock on farm.N/A unless no supplement feeding of livestock on farm.CP 1.3.2 Are all bulk loaders used for loading crops or stock feed cleaned Major 1.3.2 Are all bulk loaders used for loading crops or stock feed cleanedprior to use, with particular care given to the cleanliness of dual Mustprior to use, with particular care given to the cleanliness of dualpurpose loaders, to prevent contamination?purpose loaders, to prevent contamination?CC 1.3.2 Visual assessment that bulk loaders are kept in a clean, dry and fit Major 1.3.2 Visual assessment that bulk loaders are kept in a clean, dry and fitstate to avoid harm to the goods being carried inside.Muststate to avoid harm to the goods being carried inside.CP 1.3.3 Is crop or forage conditioning equipment serviced and cleaned in Minor 1.3.3 Is crop or forage conditioning equipment serviced and cleaned inaccordance with manufacturers’ instructions and are records Mustaccordance with manufacturers’ instructions and are recordsmaintained?maintained?CC 1.3.3 Records must be available, together with manufacturers’ Minor 1.3.3 Records must be available, together with manufacturers’instructions. N/A if no relevant equipment.Mustinstructions. N/A if no relevant equipment.LB.2 WORKER HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE 5.2 WORKERSCP 2.1 On livestock farms, are all workers aware of the contingency Minor 5.2.1 On livestock farms, are all workers aware of the contingencyprocedures relevant to their enterprise in the event of emergencies Mustprocedures relevant to their enterprise in the event of emergencieswhich pose a threat to human health, food safety or livestockwhich pose a threat to human health, food safety or livestockhealth and welfare? Do these contingency procedures cover thehealth and welfare? Do these contingency procedures cover theevent of failure of the feed or water supply?event of failure of the feed or water supply?MajorMustMajorMustMajorMustMajorMustMinorMustMinorMustMinorMustCC 2.1 Workers must demonstrate awareness at interview on howlivestock are guaranteed food and water within 24 hours of anemergency.MinorMust5.2.1 Workers must demonstrate awareness at interview on howlivestock are guaranteed food and water within 24 hours of anemergency.MinorMust©Copyright: EUREPGAP c/o FoodPLUS GmbH,Spichernstr. 55, D-50672 Köln (Cologne); Germany | Tel: +49-221-57993-25/-66; Fax: +49-221-57993-56 | http://www.eurepgap.org


EUREPGAPBENCHMARKING CROSS-REFERENCE CHECKLISTINTEGRATED FARM ASSURANCE | CPCCLIVESTOCK | LIVESTOCK BASEENGLISH VERSIONCode Ref.: IFA 3.0 BCVersion: 3.0-Mar07Section: Livestock BasePage: 4 of 19LB.3 LIVESTOCK SOURCING, IDENTIFICATION AND TRACEABILITYCP 3.1 Do all farms with livestock enterprises maintain a movementrecord?CC 3.1 A visual inspection of a sample of records confirms that at least thefollowing are recorded: Date moved to/from farm; Numbers moved;Identification marks (tags/chips/tattoos); Address to or from whichthey have been moved. No N/A.CP 3.2 Are procedures in place to ensure all livestock, have beenborn/hatched and reared on a EurepGAP (or benchmarkedscheme) assured farm? No EurepGAP approved farms mayaccommodate both assured and non-assured livestock of the samespecies.CC 3.2 Procedures including movement records (minimum 3 years, 3months at first inspection) and EurepGAP approved despatchnotes or equivalent document containing the same information (seeEurepGAP despatch note guideline) must be in place, except forCattle and Sheep (CS.1.1) Cross-reference with PG.1.1 (Pigs) andPY.1.1 (Poultry). Records must provide address and assurancedetails of farm of origin. No N/A.CP 3.3 Are all livestock individually identified, though not necessarilyuniquely?CC 3.3 All livestock must have individual or batch identification, dependingon the livestock. Poultry may have batch ID.CP 3.4 Are procedures in place to demonstrate full traceability of livestockback to farm of birth/hatching?CC 3.4 Movement history to farm of birth/hatching is recorded, eitherindividually or as a group. Pigs and poultry may have batch/houseID.CP 3.5 Are all livestock uniquely identified (poultry may have batch ID) andare procedures in place to demonstrate full traceability back to farmof birth/hatching?CC 3.5 Unique identification of individual livestock with movement historyto farm of birth/hatching registered on a centralised database.Poultry may have batch/house ID.MajorMustMajorMustMajorMustMajorMustMajorMustMajorMustMinorMustMinorMust5.3Recom. 5.3.5Recom. 5.3.5LIVESTOCK SOURCING, IDENTIFICATION AND TRACEABILITY5.3.1 Do all farms with livestock enterprises maintain a movementrecord?5.3.1 A visual inspection of a sample of records confirms that at least thefollowing are recorded:· Date moved to/from farm.· Numbersmoved· Identification marks (tags/chips/tattoos)· Address to or fromwhich they have been moved. No N/A.5.3.2 Are procedures in place to ensure all livestock, have beenborn/hatched and reared on a EUREPGAP (or benchmarkedscheme) assured farm? No EUREPGAP approved farms mayaccommodate both assured and non-assured livestock of the samespecies.5.3.2 Procedures including movement records (minimum 3 years, 3months at first inspection) and EUREPGAP approved dispatchnotes or equivalent document containing the same information (seeEUREPGAP dispatch note guideline) must be in place, except forcattle and sheep see point 6.1.1, and poultry see point 9.1.1.Records must provide address and assurance details of farm oforigin. No N/A.5.3.3 Are all livestock individually identified, though not necessarilyuniquely (poultry may have batch ID)?5.3.3 All livestock must have individual or batch identification, dependingon the livestock.5.3.4 Are procedures in place to demonstrate full traceability of livestockback to farm of birth/hatching?5.3.4 Movement history to farm of birth/hatching is recorded. Pigs andpoultry may have batch/house ID.Are all livestock uniquely identified (poultry may have batch ID) andare procedures in place to demonstrate full traceability back to farmof birth/hatching?Unique identification of individual livestock with movement historyto farm of birth/hatching registered on a centralised database.Poultry may have batch/house ID.MajorMustMajorMustMajorMustMajorMustMajorMustMajorMustRecom.Recom.Recom.Recom.©Copyright: EUREPGAP c/o FoodPLUS GmbH,Spichernstr. 55, D-50672 Köln (Cologne); Germany | Tel: +49-221-57993-25/-66; Fax: +49-221-57993-56 | http://www.eurepgap.org


EUREPGAPBENCHMARKING CROSS-REFERENCE CHECKLISTINTEGRATED FARM ASSURANCE | CPCCLIVESTOCK | LIVESTOCK BASEENGLISH VERSIONCode Ref.: IFA 3.0 BCVersion: 3.0-Mar07Section: Livestock BasePage: 5 of 19CP 3.6 Is a mechanism of identification used to identify specific livestockor batches/houses of livestock requiring or having receivedtreatment (for which there is a required period of withdrawal) atleast until the withdrawal period has been completed?MajorMust5.3.6 Is a mechanism of identification used to identify specific livestockor batches/houses of livestock requiring or having receivedtreatment (for which there is a required period of withdrawal) atleast until the withdrawal period has been completed?MajorMustCC 3.6 Assessment of mechanism. No N/A. Cross-reference with LB.7.2.3 MajorMustCP 3.7 Are all livestock accompanied by a despatch note that meets the MajorEurepGAP standard and national legal requirements when being Musttransported? These despatch notes are to be used on change ofownership and on movements in excess of 20 kilometres.5.3.6 Assessment where possible and/or workers to demonstrateawareness at interview. No N/A. Cross Check with 5.7.2.35.3.7 Are all livestock accompanied by a despatch note that meets theEUREPGAP standard and national legal requirements when beingtransported? These despatch notes are to be used on change ofownership and on movements in excess of 20 kilometres.MajorMustMajorMustCC 3.7 EurepGAP approval despatch notes are correctly completed for allmovements of livestock off the farm (see EurepGAP despatch noteguideline), and evidence of compliance with any additionalapplicable legal requirements regarding despatch of livestock. SeeLB Annex 1- Despatch note. No N/AMajorMust5.3.7 EUREPGAP approval despatch notes are correctly completed forall movements of livestock off the farm (see EUREPGAP dispatchnote guideline), and evidence of compliance with any additionalapplicable legal requirements regarding dispatch of livestock. NoN/ALB.4 LIVESTOCK FEED AND WATER 5.4 LIVESTOCK FEED AND WATERLB.4.1 General 5.4.1 GeneralCP 4.1.1 Does all livestock have access to sufficient clean water, includingwhilst at pasture?MajorMust5.4.1.1 Does all livestock have access to sufficient clean water, includingwhilst at pasture? Are fouled drinking facilities cleaned? Are stepstaken to ensure supplies in extreme weather/climates?MajorMustMajorMustCC 4.1.1 Sufficient clean water must be available, fouled drinking facilitiesmust be cleaned and there must be a mechanism in place toensure supplies in extreme weather/climates. No N/A. Cross checkMajorMust5.4.1.1 Visual assessment and workers to demonstrate awareness atinterview. No N/A. Cross check with 8.4.6 and 9.2.2.MajorMust©Copyright: EUREPGAP c/o FoodPLUS GmbH,Spichernstr. 55, D-50672 Köln (Cologne); Germany | Tel: +49-221-57993-25/-66; Fax: +49-221-57993-56 | http://www.eurepgap.org


EUREPGAPBENCHMARKING CROSS-REFERENCE CHECKLISTINTEGRATED FARM ASSURANCE | CPCCLIVESTOCK | LIVESTOCK BASEENGLISH VERSIONCode Ref.: IFA 3.0 BCVersion: 3.0-Mar07Section: Livestock BasePage: 6 of 19CP 4.1.2 Has compound feed been manufactured by, and obtained from, asource approved by EurepGAP?CC 4.1.2 Where compound feed is supplied by a company that is licensedwith the relevant competent authority it must demonstrate that itcomplies with the requirements for quality assurance set byEurepGAP (see EurepGAP Compound Feed ManufacturingStandard). Compound Feed Manufacturers (CFM) approved byEUREPGAP are placed on the approved list on thewww.eurepgap.org website. The CFM used must be certifiedagainst the EUREPGAP CFM Standard OR against a standard thathas been successfully benchmarked against the EUREPGAP CFMStandard within 12 months of the producer's registration withEurepGAP. Refer to the EurepGAP Compound Feed ManufacturingStandard. No N/AMajorMustMajorMust5.4.1.2 Has purchased feed (except forage) and industry by-products beenmanufactured by, and obtained from, a source approved byEUREPGAP.5.4.1.2 Where purchased feed (except forage) is supplied by a companythat is licensed with the relevant competent authority it mustdemonstrate that it complies with the requirements for qualityassurance set by EUREPGAP.MajorMustMajorMustCP 4.1.3 Are all home-mixers of feedstuffs registered with, or approved by,the relevant competent authority?CC 4.1.3 Home-mixers must demonstrate registration (i.e. by conforming toEU Directive 95/69), or approval with the relevant competentauthority.CP 4.1.4 Are labels of the feedstuffs kept by the farmer as evidence of feedorigin and ingredient composition?CC 4.1.4 Feedstuffs labels that cover the contents of the feed must be kept.Invoice number must be registered in the production data base andthis number to be traced back to the feed batch information kept bythe feed supplier when feed bag labels are not kept after feedconsumption. No N/A unless no feedstuff supplied.MajorMustMajorMustMajorMustMajorMust5.4.1.3 Are all home-mixers of feeding stuffs registered with, or approvedby, the relevant competent authority?5.4.1.3 Home-mixers must demonstrate registration (i.e. by conforming toEU Directive 95/69), or approval with the relevant competentauthority.5.4.1.4 Are labels of the feedingstuffs kept by the farmer as evidence offeed origin and ingredient composition?5.4.1.4 Feedstuffs labels kept, that covering the contents of the feed. NoN/A unless no feedstuff supplied.MajorMustMajorMustMajorMustMajorMustCP 4.1.5 Are all purchased stock feed materials traceable to the supplier? MajorMustCC 4.1.5 All stock feed materials are traceable to the supplier. No N/A. MajorMustCP 4.1.6 Are protein elements of diets only obtained from vegetables, milk, Majoreggs or fish (fishmeal cannot be fed to ruminants).MustCC 4.1.6 Feed records demonstrate only permitted sources used. Labelling Majorto this effect or a statement from the manufacturer stating the Mustprotein origin must be kept by the farmer as evidence. No N/Aunless no feeding.5.4.1.5 Are all purchased stock feed materials traceable to the supplier? MajorMust5.4.1.5 All stock feed materials are traceable to the supplier. No N/A. MajorMust5.4.1.7 Are protein elements of diets only obtained from vegetables, milk, Majoreggs or fish (fishmeal cannot be fed to ruminants).Must5.4.1.7 Feed records demonstrate only permitted sources used. Labelling Majorto this effect or a statement from the manufacturer stating the Mustprotein origin must be kept by the farmer as evidence. No N/Aunless no feeding.©Copyright: EUREPGAP c/o FoodPLUS GmbH,Spichernstr. 55, D-50672 Köln (Cologne); Germany | Tel: +49-221-57993-25/-66; Fax: +49-221-57993-56 | http://www.eurepgap.org


EUREPGAPBENCHMARKING CROSS-REFERENCE CHECKLISTINTEGRATED FARM ASSURANCE | CPCCLIVESTOCK | LIVESTOCK BASEENGLISH VERSIONCode Ref.: IFA 3.0 BCVersion: 3.0-Mar07Section: Livestock BasePage: 7 of 19CP 4.1.7 Did enterprises which mix feed in their own machines draw up amixture protocol for the different mixtures?CC 4.1.7 Detailed records show the percentage of the components. No N/Aunless no mixing in own machinery.CP 4.1.8 Do home-mixers source, from January 2009, only certifiedEurepGAP combinable crops for mixing feed?CC 4.1.8 All combinable crops (see crop list for Combinable Crops) sourcedfor mixing feed must be EurepGAP (or equivalent) certified. No N/Aunless no mixing in own machinery.MajorMustMajorMustMajorMustMajorMust5.4.1.8 Did enterprises which mix feed in their own machines draw up amixture protocol for the different mixtures which shows thepercentage of the components?5.4.1.8 Interview answers or visual inspection of records as detailed. NoN/A unless no mixing in own machinery.5.4.1.6 Is forage fed on the farm derived from crops that were producedand certified according to the relevant EUREPGAP standard(where a standard is available)?5.4.1.6 Bought in forage is from EUREPGAP approved farms. No N/Aunless no standard available.CP 4.1.9 Is fishmeal only from sustainable and traceable sources permitted? Recom. 5.4.1.9 Is fishmeal only from sustainable and traceable sources permitted? Recom.CC 4.1.9 Feed records demonstrate only permitted sources used. Labellingto this effect or a statement from the manufacturer stating thefishmeal sustainability origin should be kept by the farmer asevidence. N/A where no feeding.Recom. 5.4.1.9CP 4.1.10 Is there a procedure to deal with residues of medicated feed? MajorMustCC 4.1.10 If medicated feed was used, there must be a separate Majorbin/compartment in which withdrawal ration is stored.MustCP 4.1.11 Is there a procedure to ensure that feeding systems are cleaned Majorregularly?MustCC 4.1.11 Visual assessment and workers to demonstrate awareness at Majorinterview. No N/A.MustFeed records demonstrate only permitted sources used. Labellingto this effect or a statement from the manufacturer stating thefishmeal sustainability origin should be kept by the farmer asevidence. N/A where no feeding.5.4.1.10 Is there a procedure to deal with residues of medicated feed? MajorMust5.4.1.10 If medicated feed was used, there must be a separate Majorbin/compartment in which withdrawal ration is stored.Must5.4.1.11 Is there a procedure to ensure that feeding systems are cleaned Majorregularly?Must5.4.1.11 Visual assessment and workers to demonstrate awareness at Majorinterview. No N/A.MustLB.4.2 Feed Records 5.4.2 Feed RecordsCP 4.2.1 Are documentary records (for example invoices) of feed suppliers Major 5.4.2.1 Do documentary records (for example invoices) of feed suppliers Majorfrom whom feed materials have been purchased available? Mustfrom whom feed materials have been purchased include the type of MustCC 4.2.1 Records, including the type of feed, quantity and date of delivery,are available for purchased feeds. No N/A unless no feeding.MajorMustfeed, quantity and date of delivery?5.4.2.1 Records as detailed are available for purchased feeds. No N/Aunless no feeding.MajorMustMajorMustMajorMustMajorMustRecom.MajorMustCP 4.2.2 Do documentary records of feed suppliers from whom compoundfeed and other animal feed material have been purchased includethe ingredients?CC 4.2.2 Labels/invoices/statements specifying ingredients are available. NoN/A unless no feeding OR if there are patent/intellectual propertyrights limitations.MinorMustMinorMust5.4.2.2 Do documentary records of feed suppliers from whom compoundfeed and other animal feed material have been purchased includethe ingredients?5.4.2.2 Labels/invoices/statements specifying ingredients are available. NoN/A unless no feeding OR if there are patent/intellectual propertyrights limitations.MinorMustMinorMust©Copyright: EUREPGAP c/o FoodPLUS GmbH,Spichernstr. 55, D-50672 Köln (Cologne); Germany | Tel: +49-221-57993-25/-66; Fax: +49-221-57993-56 | http://www.eurepgap.org


EUREPGAPBENCHMARKING CROSS-REFERENCE CHECKLISTINTEGRATED FARM ASSURANCE | CPCCLIVESTOCK | LIVESTOCK BASEENGLISH VERSIONCode Ref.: IFA 3.0 BCVersion: 3.0-Mar07Section: Livestock BasePage: 8 of 19LB.4.3 Storage and Provision of Animal Feeds 5.4.3 Storage and Provision of Animal FeedsCP 4.3.1 Is feed stored in conditions which prevent deterioration and Minor 5.4.3.1 Is feed stored separated by type and in conditions which preventcontamination?Mustdeterioration and contamination?CC 4.3.1 Feed must be stored separated by type and in conditions which Minor 5.4.3.1 Feed must be stored separately in conditions which preventprevent deterioration and contamination.Mustdeterioration and contamination.CP 4.3.2 Are all feeding systems receptacles, bins and lorries cleaned Major 5.4.3.2 Are all feeding systems receptacles, bins and lorries cleanedregularly?Mustregularly?CC 4.3.2 Visual assessment of feeding systems, receptacles, bins, lorries Major 5.4.3.2 Visual assessment of feeding systems, receptacles, bins, lorriesand records if available and workers to demonstrate awareness at Mustand records if available and workers to demonstrate awareness atinterview. Receptacles, bins once a year. No N/A.interview. Receptacles, bins once a year. No N/A.MinorMustMinorMustMajorMustMajorMustCP 4.3.3 Do all farms take precautions to control rodents and pests and toprevent the contamination of feed (including forage where possible)by domestic animals?CC 4.3.3 Absence of rodents and other pests and exclusion of domesticanimals from feed (including forage where possible) stores. NoN/A.CP 4.3.4 Are medicated feeds kept in separate, clearly labelled andidentified bulk storage or bags?CC 4.3.4 Visual inspection to ensure no cross-contamination betweenmedicated and non-medicated feed. Clear labelling/identification.No N/A unless no feeding.CP 4.3.5 Is specific feed such as medicated feed or feed that is intended fordifferent species clearly identified and kept separately?MajorMustMajorMustMajorMustMajorMustMajorMust5.4.3.3 Do all farms take precautions to control rodents and pests and toprevent the contamination of feed (including forage where possible)by domestic animals?5.4.3.3 Absence of rodents and other pests and exclusion of domesticanimals from feed (including forage where possible) stores. NoN/A.5.4.3.4 Are medicated feeds kept in separate, clearly labelled andidentified bulk storage or bags?5.4.3.4 Visual inspection to ensure no cross-contamination betweenmedicated and non-medicated feed. Clear labelling/identification.No N/A unless no feeding.5.4.3.5 Is specific feed such as medicated feed or feed that is intended fordifferent species clearly identified and kept separately?MajorMustMajorMustMajorMustMajorMustMajorMustCC 4.3.5 Identification and segregation of feedstuffs for different species andtypes of feed. No N/A unless no feedingMajorMust5.4.3.5 Identification and segregation of feedstuffs for different species andtypes of feed. No N/A unless no feedingLB.5 LIVESTOCK HOUSING AND FACILITIES 5.5 LIVESTOCK HOUSING AND FACILITIESCP 5.1 Is the floor space of sufficient size to allow appropriate stocking Major 5.5.1 Is the floor space of sufficient size to allow appropriate stockingdensities?Mustdensities?CC 5.1 Visual inspection of stock and records of stocking density. Cross Major 5.5.1 Visual inspection of stock and records of stocking density. Crosscheck with points PG.5.4.1 (Pig), PY.5.2 (Poultry). No N/A unless Mustcheck with points 8.5.4.1 in Pig module and 9.5.2 and in Poultryno housing.Module. No N/A unless no housing.CP 5.2 Is ventilation (whether natural or artificial) effective and appropriateto the livestock type to maintain a suitable temperature,atmosphere and to prevent condensation?CC 5.2 Visual inspection. Cross check for pigs in PG.5.2 and poultry inPY.5.3. No N/A. unless no housing.MajorMustMajorMust5.5.2 Is ventilation (whether natural or artificial) effective and appropriateto the livestock type to maintain a suitable temperature,atmosphere and to prevent condensation?5.5.2 Visual inspection. Cross check for pigs in 8.5.2 and poultry in 9.5.3.No N/A. unless no housing.MajorMustMajorMustMajorMustMajorMustMajorMust©Copyright: EUREPGAP c/o FoodPLUS GmbH,Spichernstr. 55, D-50672 Köln (Cologne); Germany | Tel: +49-221-57993-25/-66; Fax: +49-221-57993-56 | http://www.eurepgap.org


EUREPGAPBENCHMARKING CROSS-REFERENCE CHECKLISTINTEGRATED FARM ASSURANCE | CPCCLIVESTOCK | LIVESTOCK BASEENGLISH VERSIONCode Ref.: IFA 3.0 BCVersion: 3.0-Mar07Section: Livestock BasePage: 9 of 19CP 5.3 Is housing capable of being maintained in a clean and hygieniccondition?CC 5.3 Visual inspection. Cross check for pigs with PG.9 and poultry withPY.9.2. No N/A. unless no housing.CP 5.4 Are floors maintained so as to avoid slippage and to prevent stressto animals?CC 5.4 Visual inspection. There must be no chance of injuries or abnormalbehaviour as a result of floor condition. No N/A unless no housing.MajorMustMajorMustMajorMustMajorMust5.5.3 Is housing capable of being maintained in a clean and hygieniccondition?MajorMust5.5.3 Visual inspection. Cross check for pigs with 8.9 and poultry with Major9.9.2. No N/A. unless no housing.Must5.5.4 Floors should be maintained so as to avoid slippage and to prevent Majorstress to animals. There must be no chance of injuries or abnormal Mustbehaviour as a result of floor condition.5.5.4 Visual inspection. No N/A unless no housing. MajorMustCP 5.5 Is lighting inside buildings permanently available? MinorMustCC 5.5 Visual inspection, and verify lighting exists and operates correctly. MinorNo N/A unless no housing.MustCP 5.6 Are all housing, races and enclosures free from sharp projections, Majorcorners, broken rails or machinery that may cause stock to injure Mustthemselves?CC 5.6 Visual inspection. MajorCP 5.7 Do all stock must have visual contact with one another, includingyoung animals, except for justified situations (i.e. sick pens, etc.)?MustMinorMust5.5.5 Is lighting inside buildings permanently available? MinorMust5.5.5 Visual inspection, and verify lighting exists and operates correctly. MinorNo N/A unless no housing.Must5.5.6 Are all housing, races and enclosures free from sharp projections, Majorcorners, broken rails or machinery that may cause stock to injure Mustthemselves?5.5.6 Visual inspection. Major5.5.7 Do all stock must have visual contact with one another, includingyoung animals, except for justified situations (i.e. sick pens, etc.)?MustMinorMustCC 5.7 Visual inspection. No N/A. unless no housing. MinorMust5.5.7 Visual inspection. No N/A. unless no housing. MinorMustCP 5.8 Are troughs on a firm foundation with free drainage? Recom. 5.5.8 Are troughs on a firm foundation with free drainage? Recom.CC 5.8 Visual inspection. Troughs are maintained so as to minimise leaksand so as not to cause a problem with wetting the floors, leakageinto holding tanks, or hinder access. N/A where no troughs. Forpoultry drinking cups see PY.4Recom. 5.5.8CP 5.9 Is consideration given to the proper siting of water troughs; Recom. 5.5.9especially those for housed stock?CC 5.9 Observe siting and protection of troughs to avoid damage to stock Recom. 5.5.9and soiling. N/A where no troughs.Visual inspection. Troughs are maintained so as to minimise leaks Recom.and so as not to cause a problem with wetting the floors, leakageinto holding tanks, or hinder access. N/A where no troughs. Forpoultry drinking cups see 9.4Is consideration given to the proper siting of water troughs; Recom.especially those for housed stock?Observe siting and protection of troughs to avoid damage to stock Recom.and soiling. N/A where no troughs.©Copyright: EUREPGAP c/o FoodPLUS GmbH,Spichernstr. 55, D-50672 Köln (Cologne); Germany | Tel: +49-221-57993-25/-66; Fax: +49-221-57993-56 | http://www.eurepgap.org


EUREPGAPBENCHMARKING CROSS-REFERENCE CHECKLISTINTEGRATED FARM ASSURANCE | CPCCLIVESTOCK | LIVESTOCK BASEENGLISH VERSIONCode Ref.: IFA 3.0 BCVersion: 3.0-Mar07Section: Livestock BasePage: 10 of 19LB.6 LIVESTOCK HEALTH 5.6 LIVESTOCK HEALTHCP 6.1 Do all farms with stock enterprises have a named veterinarysurgeon or practice?MajorMust5.6.1 All farms with stock enterprises must have a named veterinarysurgeon or practice. Veterinary visits must take place on at least anannual basis or more frequently if required to by the enterprisespecific modules of this manual.CC 6.1 Veterinary visits must take place on at least an annual basis ormore frequently if required to by the enterprise specific modules ofthis manual. Records (invoices / statements) of routine veterinaryvisits by a surgeon or practice. Cross reference with CS.6.1 (Cattleand Sheep), DY.4.1 (Dairy), PG.8.3.3 (Pigs) and PY.8.3.1 (Poultry).No N/A.CP 6.2 With the assistance of the named veterinary surgeon, is a writtenVeterinary Health Plan (VHP) formulated, implemented, reviewedand updated at least annually?MajorMustMajorMust5.6.1 Records (invoices / statements) of routine veterinary visits by asurgeon or practice. Cross reference with Cattle and Sheep 6.6.1,Dairy 7.5.1, Pigs 8.8.3.3 and Poultry 9.8.3.1. No N/A.5.6.2 With the assistance of the named veterinary surgeon, is a writtenVeterinary Health Plan (VHP) formulated and implemented;reviewed and updated at least annually? Does this identify: ·Disease prevention strategies (including cultural controls). · Majordiseases known or thought to be present. · Treatments to beadministered for regularly encountered conditions. · Recommendedvaccination protocols. · Recommended parasite controls. · Therequirement for any in feed / water medication. The review mustalso address: · Herd performance. · Stock environment. ·Biosecurity. · workers competence / training needs? Additionalrequirements may be included in the sector specific modules.MajorMustMajorMustMajorMustCC 6.2 A written veterinary health plan must identify: · Disease preventionstrategies (including cultural controls). · Major diseases known orthought to be present. · Treatments to be administered for regularlyencountered conditions. · Recommended vaccination protocols. ·Recommended parasite controls. · The requirement for any in feed/ water medication. The review must also address: · Herdperformance. · Stock environment. · Biosecurity. · workerscompetence / training needs? Additional requirements may beincluded in the sector specific modules. The VHP must be reviewedand updated annually and signed off by a veterinary surgeon. SeeEUREPGAP example template when available. Cross check withDY.4.2 (Dairy), PG.8.3, PG.8.4, PG.12.1 (Pigs), PY.4.4, PY.5.3.9,PY.8.3 and PY.10.2 (Poultry). No N/A.MajorMust5.6.2 A written veterinary health plan covering the required areas,reviewed and updated annually with sign off by a veterinarysurgeon. See EUREPGAP example template when available.Cross check with 7.4.2 for dairy, 8.8.3, 8.8.4, 8.12.1 for pigs, 9.4.4,9.5.3.9, 9.8.3 and 9.10 for poultry. No N/A.MajorMustCP 6.3 Are livestock suffering ill health or injury separately identified anddo they receive immediate adequate attention including theattendance of a veterinary surgeon if necessary?MajorMust5.6.3 Are livestock suffering ill health or injury separately identified anddo they receive immediate adequate attention including theattendance of a veterinary surgeon if necessary?MajorMust©Copyright: EUREPGAP c/o FoodPLUS GmbH,Spichernstr. 55, D-50672 Köln (Cologne); Germany | Tel: +49-221-57993-25/-66; Fax: +49-221-57993-56 | http://www.eurepgap.org


EUREPGAPBENCHMARKING CROSS-REFERENCE CHECKLISTINTEGRATED FARM ASSURANCE | CPCCLIVESTOCK | LIVESTOCK BASEENGLISH VERSIONCode Ref.: IFA 3.0 BCVersion: 3.0-Mar07Section: Livestock BasePage: 11 of 19CC 6.3 Visual assessment and workers to demonstrate awareness. NoN/A.MajorMustCP 6.4 Is each farm equipped with suitable facilities to isolate sick or Majorinjured livestock?MustCC 6.4 Each farm is equipped with suitable facilities to isolate sick or Majorinjured livestock. Visual assessment. No N/A.MustCP 6.5 Are medicines for treatment used only when necessary or when Majorprescribed by a veterinary surgeon or for preventative purposes Must(e.g. worming)?CC 6.5 Workers to demonstrate awareness at interview. No N/A. MajorMustCP 6.6 Are withdrawal periods for veterinary medicines known and are Majorthey strictly adhered to? Are any livestock subsequently sold to Mustanother farm before the withdrawal period has expired,accompanied by written confirmation of the nature and date oftreatment and the date that the withdrawal period will becompleted? Any such livestock must be clearly marked and readilyidentified as having been treated.CC 6.6 Visual assessment and workers to demonstrate awareness atinterview. Check for recent treatments in medicine administrationrecords and view stock for identification. No N/A.MajorMust5.6.3 Visual assessment and workers to demonstrate awareness. NoN/A.MajorMust5.6.4 Each farm must be equipped with suitable facilities to isolate sick Majoror injured livestock.Must5.6.4 Visual assessment. No N/A. MajorMust5.6.5 Are medicines for treatment used only when necessary or when Majorprescribed by a veterinary surgeon or for preventative purposes Must(e.g. worming)?5.6.5 Workers to demonstrate awareness at interview. No N/A. Major5.6.6 Are withdrawal periods for veterinary medicines known and arethey strictly adhered to? Are any livestock subsequently sold toanother farm before the withdrawal period has expired,accompanied by written confirmation of the nature and date oftreatment and the date that the withdrawal period will becompleted? Any such livestock must be clearly marked and readilyidentified as having been treated.5.6.6 Visual assessment and workers to demonstrate awareness atinterview. Check for recent treatments in medicine administrationrecords and view stock for identification. No N/A.MustMajorMustMajorMustCP 6.7 Are any treatments that involve a surgical operation to anylivestock carried out by a competent stockman and/or vet?MajorMust5.6.7 Any treatment that involves a surgical operation to any livestockmust be carried out by a competent stockman and/or vet.MajorMustCC 6.7 Workers to demonstrate awareness at interview. No N/A. MajorMustCP 6.8 Are all veterinary equipment clean and properly maintained? MajorMustCC 6.8 Visual assessment. Cleaning must be carried out according to Majorequipment instructions.Must5.6.7 Workers to demonstrate awareness at interview. No N/A. MajorMust5.6.8 All veterinary equipment must be clean and properly maintained. MajorMust5.6.8 Visual assessment. Cleaning must be carried out according to Majorequipment instructions.Must©Copyright: EUREPGAP c/o FoodPLUS GmbH,Spichernstr. 55, D-50672 Köln (Cologne); Germany | Tel: +49-221-57993-25/-66; Fax: +49-221-57993-56 | http://www.eurepgap.org


EUREPGAPBENCHMARKING CROSS-REFERENCE CHECKLISTINTEGRATED FARM ASSURANCE | CPCCLIVESTOCK | LIVESTOCK BASEENGLISH VERSIONCode Ref.: IFA 3.0 BCVersion: 3.0-Mar07Section: Livestock BasePage: 12 of 19CP 6.9 Does each farm have a written procedure for locating and dealingwith needles which have broken during any procedure and remainin an animal?CC 6.9 Written procedures are available and applied by personnel usingneedles. The procedure ensures that any needle broken in this waycannot enter the food chain by marking the animal to preventslaughtering for human consumption prior to completion ofwithdrawal procedure. View stock concerned for identification ifavailable and slaughter records where possible. Cross check withPG.8.5 pig module. No N/A except for poultry.CP 6.10 Are used needles and sharp instruments safely disposed of in a‘Sharps Box’ which itself is disposed of in a responsible mannerand in compliance with local legislation?MajorMustMajorMustMinorMustCC 6.10 Workers to demonstrate awareness. No N/A. MinorMustCP 6.11 When dealing with the slaughter/culling of casualty stock, are Minorhumane principles observed?MustCC 6.11 Workers to demonstrate awareness of technique to be used. MinorLegislation must be followed where it exists. No N/A.MustCP 6.12 Does farmer demonstrate both understanding of hygiene practices Majorand implement practices suitable to the farm?MustCC 6.12 Visual assessment. Workers to demonstrate awareness at Majorinterview. No N/A.MustCP 6.13 Is the climate within the housing (air circulation, temperature, gas Minorconcentrations and dust content) kept at levels that do not Mustadversely affect livestock health?CC 6.13 Workers to demonstrate awareness of requirements and climate inhousing assessed to meet requirements. Relevant guidelines ontemperature and gas concentrations must be adhered to. (Specificrequirements are outlined in the enterprise-specific modules of thisstandard).MinorMust5.6.9 Does each farm have a written procedure for locating and dealingwith needles which have broken during any procedure and remainin an animal? Does the procedure ensure that any needle brokenin this way cannot enter the food chain? Is any animal involved in abroken needle incident marked and not slaughtered for humanconsumption prior to the expiry of the withdrawal period for themedication administered at the time?5.6.9 Written procedure available and applied by personnel usingneedles. View stock concerned for identification if available. Checkrecords to make sure that stock do not go to slaughter for humanconsumption prior to completion of withdrawal procedure. Crosscheck with 6.8.5 pig module. No N/A except for poultry.5.6.10 Are used needles and sharp instruments safely disposed of in a‘Sharps Box’ which itself is disposed of in a responsible mannerand in compliance with local legislation?MajorMustMajorMustMinorMust5.6.10 Workers to demonstrate awareness. No N/A. MinorMust5,6,11 When dealing with the slaughter/culling of casualty stock, are Minorhumane principles observed?Must5,6,11 Workers to demonstrate awareness of technique to be used. MinorLegislation must be followed where it exists. No N/A.Must5.6.12 Does farmer demonstrate both understanding of hygiene practices Majorand implement practices suitable to the farm?Must5.6.12 Workers to demonstrate awareness at interview. No N/A. MajorMust5.6.13 Is the climate within the housing (air circulation, temperature, gas Minorconcentrations and dust content) kept at levels that do not Mustadversely affect livestock health? Relevant guidelines ontemperature and gas concentrations must be adhered to. (Specificrequirements are outlined in the enterprise-specific modules of thisstandard).5.6.13 Workers to demonstrate awareness of requirements and climate inhousing visually assessed to meet requirements.MinorMust©Copyright: EUREPGAP c/o FoodPLUS GmbH,Spichernstr. 55, D-50672 Köln (Cologne); Germany | Tel: +49-221-57993-25/-66; Fax: +49-221-57993-56 | http://www.eurepgap.org


EUREPGAPBENCHMARKING CROSS-REFERENCE CHECKLISTINTEGRATED FARM ASSURANCE | CPCCLIVESTOCK | LIVESTOCK BASEENGLISH VERSIONCode Ref.: IFA 3.0 BCVersion: 3.0-Mar07Section: Livestock BasePage: 13 of 19CP 6.14 Do all farms take part in a screening and improvement programme Recom. 5.6.14 Do all farms take part in a screening and improvement programme Recom.for appropriate zoonotic pathogens?for appropriate zoonotic pathogens?CC 6.14 Check that farms participate in external screening programmes. Recom. 5.6.14 Check that farms participate in external screening programmes. Recom.CP 6.15 Do all farms notify the relevant competent authority of any diseasewhere required to do so by law, and as a minimum those stipulatedby the O.I.E. (World Organisation for Animal Health)?MajorMust5.6.15 Do all farms notify the relevant competent authority of any diseasewhere required to do so by law, and as a minimum those stipulatedby the O.I.E.?MajorMustCC 6.15 Check that farms participate and has notified wherever required todo so. As a minimum the diseases stipulated as notifiable by theO.I.E. must be notified(http://www.oie.int/eng/maladies/en_classification.htm). If Poultryon farm, salmonella must be covered (cross check point PY.2.9,PY.3.1.8). No N/A.CP 6.16 Are chosen breeds stress stable and chosen to have sufficienttolerance to important pests and diseases?MajorMust5.6.15 Check that farms participate and has notified wherever required todo so. As a minimum the diseases stipulated as notifiable by theO.I.E. must be notified. If Poultry on farm, salmonella must becovered (cross check point 9.2.9, 9.3.1.8 poultry). No N/A.Recom. 5.6.16 Are chosen breeds stress stable and chosen to have sufficient Recom.tolerance to important pests and diseases?CC 6.16 Breeds appropriate to conditions should be used. Recom. 5.6.16 Breeds appropriate to conditions should be used. Recom.CP 6.17 Are livestock at all times treated and handled in such a way as toprotect them from pain, injury and disease?MajorMust5.6.17 Are livestock at all times treated and handled in such a way as toprotect them from pain, injury and disease?MajorMustCC 6.17 Visual assessment and workers to demonstrate awareness atinterview. No N/A.MajorMust5.6.17 Visual assessment and workers to demonstrate awareness atinterview. No N/A.MajorMustCP 6.18 Are dogs kept under control at all times and prevented from Recom. 5.6.18 Are dogs kept under control at all times and prevented from Recom.causing livestock distress?causing livestock distress?CC 6.18 Visual assessment and workers to demonstrate awareness at Recom. 5.6.18 Visual assessment and workers to demonstrate awareness at Recom.interview. No dogs in Dairy parlour or Poultry sheds, cross checkwith points DY.6.2.1, DY.6.3.1, and PY.9.3.interview. No dogs in Dairy parlour or Poultry sheds, cross checkwith points 7.6.2.1, 7.6.2.3, and 9.9.3.LB.7 MEDICINES 5.7 MEDICINESLB.7.1 General 5.7.1 GeneralCP 7.1.1 Are medicines past their expiry (as marked on the container) dateand used medicine containers disposed of in a manner agreed withthe attending veterinary surgeon that will not result in subsequentmisuse?MinorMust5.7.1.1 Are medicines past their expiry (as marked on the container) dateand used medicine containers disposed of in a manner agreed withthe attending veterinary surgeon that will not result in subsequentmisuse?MinorMustCC 7.1.1 Visual assessment to verify no medicines past the expiry date arekept. Workers to demonstrate method of disposal and justification.No N/A.MinorMust5.7.1.1 Workers to demonstrate method of disposal and justification. NoN/A.MajorMustMinorMust©Copyright: EUREPGAP c/o FoodPLUS GmbH,Spichernstr. 55, D-50672 Köln (Cologne); Germany | Tel: +49-221-57993-25/-66; Fax: +49-221-57993-56 | http://www.eurepgap.org


EUREPGAPBENCHMARKING CROSS-REFERENCE CHECKLISTINTEGRATED FARM ASSURANCE | CPCCLIVESTOCK | LIVESTOCK BASEENGLISH VERSIONCode Ref.: IFA 3.0 BCVersion: 3.0-Mar07Section: Livestock BasePage: 14 of 19CP 7.1.2 Do farmers only use medicines that are approved for use by therelevant competent authority in the country of use and areregistered for use on the stock to be treated? Is a current list of allmedicines that are used kept? Are medicines that are banned inthe European Union not used?CC 7.1.2 Visual assessment that the medicines in store/use are on therecords of current use, are not banned in the EU and are nationallyapproved, and are used on the stock for which they are approved.No N/A.CP 7.1.3 Are the medicine label instructions followed strictly to ensuresuccessful administration and to avoid risks to livestock, workers,consumers and the environment?CC 7.1.3 The administration record demonstrates that the medicine is usedcorrectly, cross check with medicine records LB.7.2. No N/A.MajorMustMajorMustMajorMustMajorMust5.7.1.2 Do farmers only use medicines that are approved for use by therelevant competent authority in the country of use and areregistered for use on the stock to be treated? Is a current list of allmedicines that are used kept? Are medicines that are banned inthe European Union not used?5.7.1.2 Visual assessment that the medicines in store/use are on therecords of current use, are not banned in the EU and are nationallyapproved, and are used on the stock for which they are approved.No N/A.5.7.1.3 Are the medicine label instructions followed strictly to ensuresuccessful administration and to avoid risks to livestock, workers,consumers and the environment?5.7.1.3 The administration record demonstrates that the medicine is usedcorrectly, cross check with medicine records 5.7.2. No N/A.MajorMustMajorMustMajorMustMajorMustCP 7.1.4 Is the label instructions or other official instructions (i.e. given by avet) available during the audit?MajorMustCC 7.1.4 Label instructions or other official information used are retained for Majoraudit. No N/A.MustCP 7.1.5 Are workers handling and applying medicines trained and able to Majordemonstrate appropriate competence and knowledge?MustCC 7.1.5 Visual examination of training records or workers to demonstrate Majorawareness and competence. No N/A.MustCP 7.1.6 Are no growth promoters used? MajorMustCC 7.1.6 No evidence of the use of substances used for growth promotion Majorpurposes (cross check with Pigs PG.8.1.1. and 2).MustCP 7.1.7 Are regular sample tests for the use of prohibited substances, suchas growth and performance promoters and the use of permittedsubstances carried out?CC 7.1.7 The farmer must show evidence of taking part in a monitoringsystem where available. It is permissible for this to be part of anational programme undertaken by the relevant competentauthority. Where national screening programme does not takeplace, evidence of independent accredited testing must beprovided. No N/A.MajorMustMajorMust5.7.1.4 Is the label instructions or other official instructions (i.e. given by avet) available during the audit?MajorMust5.7.1.4 Label instructions or other official information used are retained for Majoraudit. No N/A.Must5.7.1.5 Are workers handling and applying medicines trained and able to Majordemonstrate appropriate competence and knowledge?Must5.7.1.5 Visual examination of training records or workers to demonstrate Majorawareness and competence. No N/A.Must5.7.1.6 Are no growth promoters used? MajorMust5.7.1.6 No evidence of the use of substances used for growth promotion Majorpurposes, except until 31st December 2005 for pigs (cross check Mustwith Pigs 8.8.1.1. and 2)5.7.1.7 Are regular sample tests for the use of prohibited substances, suchas growth and performance promoters and the use of permittedsubstances carried out? Where there is no competent authoritynational screening programme, is an independent, accreditedlaboratory used to perform the testing?5.7.1.7 It is permissible for this to be part of a national programmeundertaken by the relevant competent authority. Where nationalscreening programme does not take place, evidence ofindependent accredited testing must be provided. No N/A.MajorMustMajorMust©Copyright: EUREPGAP c/o FoodPLUS GmbH,Spichernstr. 55, D-50672 Köln (Cologne); Germany | Tel: +49-221-57993-25/-66; Fax: +49-221-57993-56 | http://www.eurepgap.org


EUREPGAPBENCHMARKING CROSS-REFERENCE CHECKLISTINTEGRATED FARM ASSURANCE | CPCCLIVESTOCK | LIVESTOCK BASEENGLISH VERSIONCode Ref.: IFA 3.0 BCVersion: 3.0-Mar07Section: Livestock BasePage: 15 of 19CP 7.1.8 Are residue test results traceable to the individual farmerdemonstrating inclusion within the sampling system, notnecessarily that there has been an analysis to that farm itself?Does the national scheme transmit the data back to the farmerwherever MRLs are exceeded or a prohibited substance isdetected?CC 7.1.8 Written procedure or evidence from the competent authority.<strong>Farm</strong>er must demonstrate that they are being subjected to thesampling system, not necessarily that there has been an analysisto that farm itself. This could be done in conjunction with theprocessor. No N/A.CP 7.1.9 Where the farmer has declared that he is intending to export to EUcountries, are residue tests results traceable to the individualfarmer, demonstrating inclusion within the sampling system, notnecessarily that there has been an analysis to that farm itself,covering EU MRLs?CC 7.1.9 Written procedure or evidence from the competent authority.<strong>Farm</strong>er must demonstrate that they are compliant with EU MRLswherever they have declared that they are intending to trade theirproducts in the EU.CP 7.1.10 Is a written action plan agreed with the attending veterinarysurgeon or competent authority and implemented in the event of amaximum residue level being exceeded?CC 7.1.10 Where the MRL has been exceeded, a written action plan signedoff by the attending veterinary surgeon or competent authority mustbe present. No N/A.CP 7.1.11 Are medicines that have exceeded their expiry date clearlyidentified and segregated for disposal?CC 7.1.11 Visual assessment that such medicinal products are separatedfrom current approved stock and clearly marked as expired. NoN/A.MajorMustMajorMustMinorMustMinorMustMajorMustMajorMustMajorMustMajorMust5.7.1.8 Are residue test results traceable to the individual farmerdemonstrating inclusion within the sampling system, notnecessarily that there has been an analysis to that farm itself?Does the national scheme transmit the data back to the farmerwherever MRLs are exceeded or a prohibited substance isdetected?5.7.1.8 Written procedure or evidence from the competent authority.<strong>Farm</strong>er must demonstrate that they are being subjected to thesampling system, not necessarily that there has been an analysisto that farm itself. This could be done in conjunction with theprocessor. No N/A.5.7.1.9 Where the farmer has declared that he is intending to export to EUcountries, are residue tests results traceable to the individualfarmer, demonstrating inclusion within the sampling system, notnecessarily that there has been an analysis to that farm itself,covering EU MRLs?5.7.1.9 Written procedure or evidence from the competent authority.<strong>Farm</strong>er must demonstrate that they are compliant with EU MRLswherever they have declared that they are intending to trade theirproducts in the EU.5.7.1.10 Is a written action plan agreed with the attending veterinarysurgeon or competent authority and implemented in the event of amaximum residue level being exceeded?5.7.1.10 Where the MRL has been exceeded, a written action plan signedoff by the attending veterinary surgeon or competent authority mustbe present. No N/A.5.7.1.11 Are medicines that have exceeded their expiry date clearlyidentified and segregated for disposal?5.7.1.11 Visual assessment that such medicinal products are separatedfrom current approved stock and clearly marked as expired. NoN/A.LB.7.2 Medicine Records 5.7.2 Medicine RecordsCP 7.2.1 Do all farms maintain up to date purchase records? MajorMust5.7.2.1 All farms must maintain up to date and legal medicine purchaseand administration records.CC 7.2.1 Up to date purchase records are available during the inspection. Major 5.7.2.1 Products in use/store must be recorded in accordance with ControlNo N/A.MustPoint requirements. No N/A.CP 7.2.2 Is the purchase record held with date of purchase, name of Major 5.7.2.2 Is the purchase record held with date of purchase, name ofproduct, quantity purchased, batch number, expiry date and name Mustproduct, quantity purchased, batch number, expiry date and nameof supplier?of supplier?CC 7.2.2 Products in use/store must be recorded in accordance with ControlPoint requirements. No N/A.MajorMust5.7.2.2 Products in use/store must be recorded in accordance with ControlPoint requirements. No N/A.MajorMustMajorMustMinorMustMinorMustMajorMustMajorMustMajorMustMajorMustMajorMustMajorMustMajorMustMajorMust©Copyright: EUREPGAP c/o FoodPLUS GmbH,Spichernstr. 55, D-50672 Köln (Cologne); Germany | Tel: +49-221-57993-25/-66; Fax: +49-221-57993-56 | http://www.eurepgap.org


EUREPGAPBENCHMARKING CROSS-REFERENCE CHECKLISTINTEGRATED FARM ASSURANCE | CPCCLIVESTOCK | LIVESTOCK BASEENGLISH VERSIONCode Ref.: IFA 3.0 BCVersion: 3.0-Mar07Section: Livestock BasePage: 16 of 19CP 7.2.3 Are administration records for use of medicine held? MajorMustCC 7.2.3 Administration records must include the following: the batchnumber, Date administered, Identity of livestock/group treated,Number of livestock treated, Total quantity of medicine used, Datetreatment finished, Date withdrawal period completed and Name ofthe person who administered the medicine. No N/A.MajorMust5.7.2.3 Are the following administration records held:· the batch number,Date administered, Identity of livestock/group treated, Number oflivestock treated, Total quantity of medicine used, Date treatmentfinished, Date withdrawal period completed and Name of theperson who administered the medicine.5.7.2.3 Products in use/store must be recorded in accordance with ControlPoint requirements. No N/A.LB.7.3 Medicine Storage 5.7.3 Medicine StorageCP 7.3.1 Are medicines stored in accordance with the label instructions(including refrigeration when required), in a sound, secure, locked,well lit location that is located away from other materials?MajorMust5.7.3.1 Are medicines stored in accordance with the label instructions(including refrigeration when required), in a sound, secure, locked,well lit location that is located away from other materials?MajorMustMajorMustMajorMustCC 7.3.1 Medicines are stored at the correct temperature in a secure lockedstore and individual medicines in accordance with labelinstructions.CP 7.3.2 Is there emergency information with corresponding facilities forworkers to deal with accidents during application (e.g. eyewash,plenty of clean water)?MajorMustMinorMust5.7.3.1 Medicines are stored at the correct temperature in a secure lockedstore and individual medicines in accordance with labelinstructions.5.7.3.2 Is there emergency information with corresponding facilities forworkers to deal with accidents during application (e.g. eyewash,plenty of clean water) at most 10 meters away from the medicinestore?5.7.3.2 Emergency information and facilities are available adjacent to thestore (maximum 10 meters).5.7.3.3 Is access to the store limited to workers with adequate trainingCC 7.3.2 Emergency information and facilities are available adjacent to thestore (maximum 10 meters).MinorMustMinorMustCP 7.3.3 Is access to the store limited to workers with adequate training MajorMajorand/or experience in the handling of medicines?Mustand/or experience in the handling of medicines?MustCC 7.3.3 Verification at interview that workers with access to the store are Major 5.7.3.3 Verification at interview that workers with access to the store are Majorspecified and that their training is suitable. Cross check with Mustspecified and that their training is suitable. Cross check with MustAF.3.2.2.1.4.2.1.CP 7.3.4 Are all medicines stored in original container and with the original Major 5.7.3.5 Are all medicines stored in original container and with the original Majorlabel?Mustlabel?MustCC 7.3.4 Visual assessment of medicines. Major 5.7.3.5 Visual assessment of medicines. MajorMustMustLB.7.4 Empty Medicine Containers 5.7.4 Empty Medicine ContainersCP 7.4.1 Are empty medicine containers not re-used? Major 5.7.4.1 Are empty medicine containers not re-used? MajorMustMustCC 7.4.1 Method of disposal meets the Control Point. No N/A only if no Major 5.7.4.1 Method of disposal meets the Control Point. No N/A only if no Majormedicines.Mustmedicines.MustCP 7.4.2 Is the disposal done in a manner that avoids contamination of the Minor 5.7.4.2 Is the disposal done in a manner that avoids contamination of the Minorenvironment?Mustenvironment?MustMajorMustMinorMust©Copyright: EUREPGAP c/o FoodPLUS GmbH,Spichernstr. 55, D-50672 Köln (Cologne); Germany | Tel: +49-221-57993-25/-66; Fax: +49-221-57993-56 | http://www.eurepgap.org


EUREPGAPBENCHMARKING CROSS-REFERENCE CHECKLISTINTEGRATED FARM ASSURANCE | CPCCLIVESTOCK | LIVESTOCK BASEENGLISH VERSIONCode Ref.: IFA 3.0 BCVersion: 3.0-Mar07Section: Livestock BasePage: 17 of 19CC 7.4.2 Disposal of empty drug containers is done in a manner to avoid thecontamination of the environment.MinorMust5.7.4.2 Disposal of empty drug containers is done in a manner to avoid thecontamination of the environment.MinorMustCP 7.4.3 Is an official collection and disposal system used if available? Recom. 5.7.4.3 Is an official collection and disposal system used if available? Recom.CC 7.4.3 There should be evidence of collection and disposal by companies Recom. 5.7.4.3 There should be evidence of collection and disposal by companies Recom.registered with the relevant competent authority.registered with the relevant competent authority.CP 7.4.4 Are empty medicine containers and other medicinal equipment tobe disposed of stored in a secure location until disposal isMinorMust5.7.4.4 Are empty medicine containers and other medicinal equipment tobe disposed of stored in a secure location until disposal isMinorMustpossible?possible?CC 7.4.4 Does disposal of fallen stock meet the legal requirements? MinorMust5.7.4.4 Visual inspection. MinorMustCP 7.4.5 Are all local regulations regarding disposal or destruction ofmedicine containers and packaging observed?MinorMust5.7.4.5 Are all local regulations regarding disposal or destruction ofmedicine containers and packaging observed?MinorMustCC 7.4.5 Workers must be able to demonstrate awareness at interview. MinorMust5.7.4.5 Workers must be able to demonstrate awareness at interview. MinorMustLB.8 FALLEN STOCK DISPOSAL 5.8 FALLEN STOCK DISPOSALCP 8.1 Does disposal of fallen stock meet the legal requirements? MajorMust5.8.1. When disposing of fallen stock, are carcasses protected fromvermin, birds or other animals, and are they promptly disposed ofthrough burial, digestion, incineration procedures in accordancewith legal constraints imposed by the relevant competent authority?MajorMustCC 8.1 Method of disposal must meet the legal requirements (i.e. no burialwhere this is not legally allowed) and workers must be able todemonstrate awareness. Carcasses must be protected fromvermin, birds or other animals, and must be promptly disposed ofthrough burial, digestion, or incineration procedures in accordancewith legal constraints imposed by the relevant competent authority.Only EU rendering methods for disposing of poultry are allowed forpoultry. No N/A.CP 8.2 Is a lockable room/container present for storing dead livestock? Isthe room/container easy to clean and disinfect? Are carcassesstored outside the stall area if possible?MajorMustMinorMust5.8.1. Method of disposal must meet the legal requirements (i.e. no burialwhere this is not legally allowed) and workers must be able todemonstrate awareness. Only EU rendering methods for disposingof poultry are allowed for poultry. No N/A.5.8.29.15.3Is a lockable room/container present for storing dead livestock? Isthe room/container easy to clean and disinfect? Are carcassesstored outside the stall area if possible?Is a lockable room/container present for storing dead livestock? Isthe room/container easy to clean and disinfect? Are carcassesstored outside the stall area if possible?MajorMustRecom.MinorMust©Copyright: EUREPGAP c/o FoodPLUS GmbH,Spichernstr. 55, D-50672 Köln (Cologne); Germany | Tel: +49-221-57993-25/-66; Fax: +49-221-57993-56 | http://www.eurepgap.org


EUREPGAPBENCHMARKING CROSS-REFERENCE CHECKLISTINTEGRATED FARM ASSURANCE | CPCCLIVESTOCK | LIVESTOCK BASEENGLISH VERSIONCode Ref.: IFA 3.0 BCVersion: 3.0-Mar07Section: Livestock BasePage: 18 of 19CC 8.2 Method of disposal should meet the requirements and workersshould be able to demonstrate awareness.MinorMust5.8.29.15.3Method of disposal should meet the requirements and workersshould be able to demonstrate awareness. Cross check with 8.9.1,8.12.2 and 9.15.3.Method of disposal should meet the requirements and workersshould be able to demonstrate awareness. Cross check with 5.8.2Recom.MinorMustLB.9 LIVESTOCK DESPATCHLB.9.1 Identification and traceabilityCP 9.1.1 Are all documents which relate to livestock identification and whichare required by the competent authority for livestock in transit,available at loading and taken off farm by the transporter (as wellas any additional information required in the EUREPGAP approveddespatch note)?CC 9.1.1 Any documents required by the competent authority must beavailable at loading and taken by the transporter as well as anyadditional information required in the EurepGAP despatch note(Annex 1) for cattle, sheep and pigs. No N/ACP 9.1.2 Does any livestock which have received medical treatment, whichhas a withdrawal period that has not yet finalised, have thatwithdrawal period recorded and the animal identified as "not forconsumption" until that period has elapsed, and can only betransported to destination other than to an abattoir?CC 9.1.2 <strong>Farm</strong>er must be able to demonstrate awareness at interview.Records must be available for the movement of all treated livestockthat are still within the withdrawal period.CP 9.1.3 Are different species of livestock and livestock of differing status(e.g. EurepGAP certified vs non-certified) kept separate duringloading?CC 9.1.3 Livestock of differing status must be easily identifiable and keptseparate when loading. <strong>Farm</strong>er must be able to demonstrateawareness at interview. No N/ALB.9.2 Loading and unloadingCP 9.2.1 Is livestock loaded/unloaded quietly from suitable facilities usingminimum force while ensuring stress is kept to a minimum?MajorMustMajorMustMajorMustMajorMustMajorMustMajorMustRecom.CC 9.2.1 Visual assessment where possible and staff to demonstrateawareness.Recom.©Copyright: EUREPGAP c/o FoodPLUS GmbH,Spichernstr. 55, D-50672 Köln (Cologne); Germany | Tel: +49-221-57993-25/-66; Fax: +49-221-57993-56 | http://www.eurepgap.org


EUREPGAPBENCHMARKING CROSS-REFERENCE CHECKLISTINTEGRATED FARM ASSURANCE | CPCCLIVESTOCK | LIVESTOCK BASEENGLISH VERSIONCode Ref.: IFA 3.0 BCVersion: 3.0-Mar07Section: Livestock BasePage: 19 of 19CP 9.2.2 Are ramps, where used, constructed to prevent livestock slippingand do they have secure side guards with no projections likely tocause injury?MajorMustCC 9.2.2 Visual assessment ramps for compliance with the standard. MajorMustCP 9.2.3 Are electric goads prohibited? MajorMustCC 9.2.3 Visual assessment where possible or staff to demonstrate Majorawareness. No N/AMustCP 9.2.4 Can the loader demonstrate competence in loading and unloading Majoroperations?CC 9.2.4 Evidence of competence at interview, visual assessment of loadingand of unloading where possible and staff to demonstrateawareness. No N/ALB.9.3 Fitness of LivestockCP 9.3.1 Is the carriage of an obviously unfit animal prohibited if, by itsunfitness, it is likely to be caused unnecessary suffering?MustMajorMustMinorMustCC 9.3.1 <strong>Farm</strong>er to demonstrate compliance. No N/A MinorMustLB.9.4 Poultry Despatch (N/A when no Poultry)CP 9.4.1 Are noise levels, from all sources, minimised during loading? Recom.CC 9.4.1 Assessment of loading or staff to demonstrate awareness. No N/A Recom.CP 9.4.2 Is all poultry of a separate species or sex segregated for transport? MajorMustCC 9.4.2 All poultry of a separate species or sex is segregated for transport,except male and female chicks and male and female birds that arefamiliar to one another. Verification of records. Visual verification.No N/AMajorMust©Copyright: EUREPGAP c/o FoodPLUS GmbH,Spichernstr. 55, D-50672 Köln (Cologne); Germany | Tel: +49-221-57993-25/-66; Fax: +49-221-57993-56 | http://www.eurepgap.org


EUREPGAPBENCHMARKING CROSS-REFERENCE CHECKLISTINTEGRATED FARM ASSURANCE | CPCCLIVESTOCK |POULTRYENGLISH VERSIONCode Ref.: IFA 3.0 BCVersion: 3.0-Mar07Section: PoultryPage: 1 of 29EUREPGAP IFA <strong>V3</strong>.0-Mar07EUREPGAP IFA V2.0-Mar05N° Control Point & Compliance Criteria Level N° Control Point & Compliance Criteria LevelPOULTRY9 POULTRY MODULEPY.1 STOCK SOURCING 9.1 STOCK SOURCINGCP 1.1 Are all live poultry entering a Production Establishment traceableand sourced solely from other Production Establishments certifiedMajorMustagainst the EurepGAP Poultry Standard (or benchmarkedschemes)? Is there a record kept of arrival date, the name of thehaulier, and the production establishment from which they aredespatched?despatched?CC 1.1 Movement records and certificates of conformity. No N/A. Crosscheck LB.3.2MajorMustCP 1.2 Have exceptions to the requirements in PY.1.1 arisen? MajorMustCC 1.2 When exception arise from time to time it will be dealt with on acase-by-case basis by the EurepGAP Certification Body inconsultation with EurepGAP or benchmarked scheme. This mayinclude the need to import poultry of special genotype, the need tore-populate, use of Production Establishments with high-healthbreeding stock from other uncertified Production Establishments, orin any other exceptional case.MajorMust9.1.1 Are all live poultry entering a Production Establishment traceableand sourced solely from other Production Establishments certifiedagainst the EUREPGAP Poultry Standard (or benchmarkedschemes)? Is there a record kept of arrival date, the name of thehaulier, and the production establishment from which they are9.1.1 Movement records and certificates of conformity. No N/A. Crosscheck 5.3.29.1.2 Exceptions to the requirements above, such as may arise fromtime to time will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis by theEUREPGAP Certification Body in consultation with EUREPGAP.This may include the need to import poultry of special genotype,the need to re-populate, use of Production Establishments withhigh-health breeding stock from other uncertified ProductionEstablishments, or in any other exceptional case.9.1.2 Certification body approval in consultation with EUREPGAP orbenchmarked scheme.PY.2 BREEDING (PARENT) FLOCK (N/A if no Breeding) 9.2 BREEDING (PARENT) FLOCK (N/A if no Breeding)CP 2.1 Is moulting not induced? Recom. 9.2.1 Is moulting not induced? Recom.CC 2.1 Since moulting is a severe interference with the animals it should Recom. 9.2.1 Defined in Control Point. Recom.not be administeredCP 2.2 Do egg collection workers sanitise their hands prior to handlingeggs and between handling floor eggs and nest eggs?MinorMust9.2.2 Do egg collection workers sanitise their hands prior to handlingeggs and between handling floor eggs and nest eggs?MinorMustCC 2.2 Written work instruction. No N/A. MinorMust9.2.2 Written work instruction. No N/A. MinorMustMajorMustMajorMustMajorMustMajorMust©Copyright: EUREPGAP c/o FoodPLUS GmbH,Spichernstr. 55, D-50672 Köln (Cologne); Germany | Tel: +49-221-57993-25/-66; Fax: +49-221-57993-56 | http://www.eurepgap.org


EUREPGAPBENCHMARKING CROSS-REFERENCE CHECKLISTINTEGRATED FARM ASSURANCE | CPCCLIVESTOCK |POULTRYENGLISH VERSIONCode Ref.: IFA 3.0 BCVersion: 3.0-Mar07Section: PoultryPage: 2 of 29CP 2.3 Are all eggs found to be cracked, defective or dirty identified andrejected? Are floor eggs placed in separate trays and labelled?MinorMustCC 2.3 Cracked, defective or dirty eggs must be separated from cleaneggs. Defined in Control Point. No N/A.MinorMustCP 2.4 Are eggs collected at set minimum frequencies? MinorMustCC 2.4 Eggs must be collected at the following minimum frequencies:Rollaway systems - once per day. Other systems 3 times per day.Floor eggs 3 times per day? No N/A.CP 2.5 Are all eggs selected for hatching placed in clean dry trays andplaced into suitable storage rooms as soon as possible?CC 2.5 Storage room temperature must not exceed 23°C. Record ofstorage room temperature must be available.CP 2.6 Is hatching eggs marked in accordance with local legislation wheredefined, or with a code that refers back to the breeding farm?MinorMustMajorMustMajorMustMajorMustCC 2.6 Defined in Control Point. No N/A. MajorMustCP 2.7 Is each trolley marked with the breeder farm and the date laid? MajorMustCC 2.7 Defined in Control Point No N/A. MajorMustCP 2.8 Are egg collection records complete? MajorMustCC 2.8 Written records include: 1. Quantities recovered; 2. Quantity offloor eggs; 3. Rejected egg count. No N/A.MajorMustCP 2.9 Are breeding flocks monitored for Salmonella in accordance with Majorthe EU regulation requirements? Egg supplies must cease Mustimmediately if either S. enteritidis or S. typhimurium is positivelyconfirmed in a flock. Are all unhatched eggs recovered, destroyedand disposed of appropriately? Is a slaughter programmeimplemented for the affected unit? Are records kept of allSalmonella tests for all hatcheries and carried out by an ISO 17025accredited laboratory?CC 2.9 Records of test results and any action plan implemented. No N/A. MajorMust9.2.3 Are all eggs found to be cracked, defective or dirty identified andrejected. Are these separated from clean eggs? Are floor eggs beplaced in separate trays and labelled?MinorMust9.2.3 Defined in Control Point. No N/A. MinorMust9.2.4 Are eggs collected at the following minimum frequencies: Rollaway Minorsystems once per day. Other systems 3 times per day. Floor eggs Must3 times per day?9.2.4 Defined in Control Point. No N/A. MinorMust9.2.5 Are all eggs selected for hatching placed in clean dry trays andplaced into suitable storage rooms as soon as possible. Storageroom temperature must not exceed 18°C.MajorMust9.2.5 Record of storage room temperature. MajorMust9.2.6 Is hatching eggs marked in accordance with local legislation where Majordefined, or with a code that refers back to the breeding farm? Must9.2.6 Defined in Control Point. No N/A. MajorMust9.2.7 Is each trolley marked with the breeder farm and the date laid? MajorMust9.2.7 Defined in Control Point No N/A. MajorMust9.2.8 Do egg collection records include the following details: 1.Quantities Majorrecovered; 2.Quantity of floor eggs; 3. Reject egg count?Must9.2.8 Written records. No N/A. MajorMust9.2.9 Are breeding flocks monitored for Salmonella in accordance with Majorthe EU regulation requirements? Egg supplies must cease Mustimmediately if either S.enteritidis or S.typhimurium is positivelyconfirmed in a flock. Are all unhatched eggs recovered, destroyedand disposed of appropriately? Is a slaughter programmeimplemented for the affected unit? Are records kept of allSalmonella tests for all hatcheries and carried out by an ISO 17025accredited laboratory?9.2.9 Records of test results and any action plan implemented. No N/A. MajorMust©Copyright: EUREPGAP c/o FoodPLUS GmbH,Spichernstr. 55, D-50672 Köln (Cologne); Germany | Tel: +49-221-57993-25/-66; Fax: +49-221-57993-56 | http://www.eurepgap.org


EUREPGAPBENCHMARKING CROSS-REFERENCE CHECKLISTINTEGRATED FARM ASSURANCE | CPCCLIVESTOCK |POULTRYENGLISH VERSIONCode Ref.: IFA 3.0 BCVersion: 3.0-Mar07Section: PoultryPage: 3 of 29CP 2.10 Are all outgoing eggs from breeder flocks certified Mycoplasmagallisepticum free and Mycoplasma synovia status known?MinorMust9.2.10 Are all outgoing eggs from breeder flocks certified Mycoplasmagallisepticum free and Mycoplasma synovia status known?MinorMustCC 2.10 Certificate and declaration of status respectively. No N/A. MinorMust9.2.10 Certificate and declaration of status respectively. No N/A. MinorMustPY.3 HATCHERY (N/A if no Hatchery) 9.3 HATCHERY (N/A if no Hatchery)PY.3.1 General 9.3.1 GeneralCP 3.1.1 Has a hatchery site plan been drawn up and kept readily available? MajorMust9.3.1.1 Has a hatchery site plan been drawn up and kept readily available.Does it contain the following information: 1. Location of Keys andaccess points; 2. Location of first aid kits and fire extinguishers; 3.Water sources for fire fighting purposes?MajorMustCC 3.1.1 Hatchery site plan must contain the following information: 1.Location of Keys and access points; 2. Location of first aid kits andfire extinguishers; 3. Water sources for fire fighting purposes?. NoN/A.CP 3.1.2 Are floors ceilings and walls in good condition and hygienicallymanaged?MajorMustMajorMustCC 3.1.2 Visual assessment. No N/A. MajorMustCP 3.1.3 Is site-dedicated protective clothing supplied for all workers? MinorMustCC 3.1.3 Dedicated clothing must be available for all workers. No N/A. MinorMustCP 3.1.4 Are pets or other animals not allowed access to the hatchery? MajorMustCC 3.1.4 Workers knowledge to be demonstrated on interview and absence Majorof pets. No N/A.MustCP 3.1.5 Are auxiliary buildings, toilets, offices, stores and "break" rooms Minorkept clean and tidy?MustCC 3.1.5 Defined in Control Point. No N/A. MinorMustCP 3.1.6 Are drains in production areas accessible and cleanable? MajorMustCC 3.1.6 Visual assessment. No N/A. MajorMustCP 3.1.7 Has the hatchery appointed responsible persons for the following Minorareas: 1. Health & Safety Officer. 2. Site First Aider. 3. A poultry Mustspecialist vet. 4. A Chick Welfare Officer?CC 3.1.7 Record of named workers. No N/A. MinorMust9.3.1.1 Hatchery site plan. No N/A. MajorMust9.3.1.2 Are floors ceilings and walls in good condition and hygienicallymanaged?MajorMust9.3.1.2 Visual assessment. No N/A. MajorMust9.3.1.3 Site dedicated protective clothing must be supplied for all workers. MinorMust9.3.1.3 Dedicated clothing to be available. No N/A. MinorMust9.3.1.4 Are pets or other animals not allowed access to the hatchery?. MajorMust9.3.1.4 Workers knowledge to be demonstrated on interview and absence Majorof pets. No N/A.Must9.3.1.5 Are auxiliary buildings, toilets, offices, stores and "break" rooms Minorkept clean and tidy.Must9.3.1.5 Defined in Control Point. No N/A. MinorMust9.3.1.6 Are drains in production areas accessible and cleanable? MajorMust9.3.1.6 Visual assessment. No N/A. MajorMust9.3.1.7 Has the hatchery appointed the following workers: 1. Health & MinorSafety Officer. 2. Site First Aider. 3. A poultry specialist vet. 4. A MustChick Welfare Officer?9.3.1.7 Record of named workers. No N/A. MinorMust©Copyright: EUREPGAP c/o FoodPLUS GmbH,Spichernstr. 55, D-50672 Köln (Cologne); Germany | Tel: +49-221-57993-25/-66; Fax: +49-221-57993-56 | http://www.eurepgap.org


EUREPGAPBENCHMARKING CROSS-REFERENCE CHECKLISTINTEGRATED FARM ASSURANCE | CPCCLIVESTOCK |POULTRYENGLISH VERSIONCode Ref.: IFA 3.0 BCVersion: 3.0-Mar07Section: PoultryPage: 4 of 29CP 3.1.8 Are all eggs sourced from hatcheriers that are able to demonstratethat all supplying flocks are Salmonella entiridis and S.typhimurium free?CC 3.1.8 Certificate of conformity for the breeding unit. Eggs from flocksinfected with S. enteridis or S. typhimurium must not be admittedinto the hatchery. Test results or certificate demonstrating thesalmonella free status must be available. No N/A.MajorMustMajorMust9.3.1.8 Are all eggs sourced from units certified to standards approved byEUREPGAP and approved for supply by the hatchery? Hatcheriesmust be able to demonstrate that all supplying flocks areSalmonella Enteritidis and Salmonella Typhimurium free. Eggsfrom flocks infected with S.enteritidis or S.typhimurium must not beadmitted into the hatchery.9.3.1.8 Certificate of conformity for the breeding unit. Test results orcertificate demonstrating the salmonella free status. No N/A.MajorMustMajorMustCP 3.1.9 Are hatcheries monitored for Salmonella in accordance with the EUregulation requirements? Are all unhatched eggs recovered,destroyed and disposed of appropriately? Are records kept of allSalmonella tests for all hatcheries and carried out by an ISO 17025accredited laboratory?MajorMust9.3.1.9 Are hatcheries monitored for Salmonella in accordance with the EUregulation requirements? Egg supplies must cease immediately ifeither S.enteritidis or S.typhimurium is positively confirmed in aflock. Are all unhatched eggs recovered, destroyed and disposed ofappropriately? Are records kept of all Salmonella tests for allhatcheries and carried out by an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory?MajorMustCC 3.1.9 Egg supplies must cease immediately if either S. enteritidis or S.typhimurium is positively confirmed in a flock. Records of testresults and any action plan must be available and implemented. NoCPN/A3.1.10 Are all incoming eggs from breeder flocks certified MycoplasmaGallisepticum free and status known?MajorMust9.3.1.9 Records of test results and any action plan implemented. No N/A. MajorMustMinorMust9.3.1.10 Are all incoming eggs from breeder flocks certified MycoplasmaGallisepticum free and status known?MinorMustCC 3.1.10 Certificate and declaration of status. No N/A. MinorMust9.3.1.10 Certificate and declaration of status. No N/A. MinorMustCP 3.1.11 Are all incoming eggs from breeder flocks Mycoplasma Synovia Recom. 9.3.1.11 Are all incoming eggs from breeder flocks Mycoplasma Synovia Recom.status known?status known?CC 3.1.11 Declaration of status. Recom. 9.3.1.11 Declaration of status. Recom.CP 3.1.12 Are alarms responded to within 15 minutes? Is incubationequipment alarmed for high and low temperatures and mainsfailure?CC3.1.12 Written procedure for response to alarm. Where an alarm istriggered the time, date and response must be recorded. Record ofall responses. No N/A.3.1.13 Are one-way product flow maintained from egg receipt to chickMinorMustMinorMustCPMajordespatch?MustCC 3.1.13 Visual assessment. No N/A. MajorMust9.3.1.12 Are alarms responded to within 15 minutes? Where an alarm istriggered the time, date and response must be recorded. Isincubation equipment alarmed for high and low temperatures andmains failure?9.3.1.12 Written procedure for response to alarm. Record of all responses.No N/A.MinorMustMinorMust9.3.1.13 Are one-way product flow maintained from egg receipt to chick Majordispatch?Must9.3.1.13 Visual assessment. No N/A. MajorMust©Copyright: EUREPGAP c/o FoodPLUS GmbH,Spichernstr. 55, D-50672 Köln (Cologne); Germany | Tel: +49-221-57993-25/-66; Fax: +49-221-57993-56 | http://www.eurepgap.org


EUREPGAPBENCHMARKING CROSS-REFERENCE CHECKLISTINTEGRATED FARM ASSURANCE | CPCCLIVESTOCK |POULTRYENGLISH VERSIONCode Ref.: IFA 3.0 BCVersion: 3.0-Mar07Section: PoultryPage: 5 of 29CP 3.1.14 Is incoming air filtered? Is a positive airflow from eggs to chicks Recom. 9.3.1.14 Is incoming air filtered? Is a positive airflow from eggs to chicks Recom.maintained?maintained?CC 3.1.14 Visual assessment. Recom. 9.3.1.14 Visual assessment. Recom.CP 3.1.15 Is differentiation maintained between “clean” and “dirty” areas? MajorMustCC 3.1.15 Written procedure and clearly marked areas with dedicatedclothing. Workers must be aware of these requirements and beprovided with dedicated protective clothing and footwear whichmust be changed when moving from dirty to clean areas.Equipment must be segregated between “clean” and “dirty”areas.No N/A.CP 3.1.16 Are all eggs fumigated or sanitised prior to setting and recordskept?CC 3.1.16 Records of fumigation and sanitisation parameters must berecorded for each batch. No N/A.CP 3.1.17 Are incubation hatcher and setter equipment easy to clean, in goodworking order and sealed to the floor?MajorMust9.3.1.15 Differentiation must be maintained between “clean” and “dirty”areas. workers must be aware of these requirements and beprovided with dedicated protective clothing and footwear whichmust be changed when moving from dirty to clean areas.Equipment must be segregated between “clean” and “dirty” areas.9.3.1.15 Written procedure and clearly marked areas with dedicatedclothing. No N/A.MinorMust9.3.1.16 Are all eggs fumigated or sanitised prior to setting? Are fumigationand sanitising parameters recorded for each batch?.MinorMustMinor 9.3.1.16 Record of fumigation and sanitisation. No N/A. MinorMustMustMajor 9.3.1.17 Are incubation hatcher and setter equipment easy to clean, in good MajorMustworking order and sealed to the floor?MustCC 3.1.17 Defined in Control Point. No N/A. Major 9.3.1.17 Defined in Control Point. No N/A. MajorMustMustCP 3.1.18 Do hatcheries have a dedicated egg store and a designated Major 9.3.1.18 Do hatcheries have a dedicated egg store and a designated Majorincubation room?Mustincubation room?MustCC 3.1.18 Defined in Control Point. No N/A. Major 9.3.1.18 Defined in Control Point. No N/A. MajorMustMustCP 3.1.19 Are eggs stored in an environmentally controlled (temperature and Major 9.3.1.19 Are eggs stored in an environmentally controlled (temperature and Majorhumidity) store room?Musthumidity) store room?MustCC 3.1.19 Defined in Control Point. No N/A. Major 9.3.1.19 Defined in Control Point. No N/A. MajorMustMustPY.3.2 Chick Welfare 9.3.2 Chick WelfareCP 3.2.1 Are chicks handled in a compassionate and positive manner and a Minor 9.3.2.1 Are chicks handled in a compassionate and positive manner and a Minordocumented welfare assessment carried out?Mustdocumented welfare assessment carried out?MustCC 3.2.1 Written welfare standard reviewed annually. No N/A. Minor 9.3.2.1 Written welfare standard reviewed annually. No N/A. MinorMustMustCP 3.2.2 Are hatchery waste and unviable chicks identified and humanely Minor 9.3.2.2 Are hatchery waste and unviable chicks identified and humanely Minorculled?Mustculled?MustCC 3.2.2 Workers knowledge demonstrated on interview. No N/A. Minor 9.3.2.2 Workers knowledge demonstrated on interview. No N/A. MinorMustMustMajorMustMajorMust©Copyright: EUREPGAP c/o FoodPLUS GmbH,Spichernstr. 55, D-50672 Köln (Cologne); Germany | Tel: +49-221-57993-25/-66; Fax: +49-221-57993-56 | http://www.eurepgap.org


EUREPGAPBENCHMARKING CROSS-REFERENCE CHECKLISTINTEGRATED FARM ASSURANCE | CPCCLIVESTOCK |POULTRYENGLISH VERSIONCode Ref.: IFA 3.0 BCVersion: 3.0-Mar07Section: PoultryPage: 6 of 29CP 3.2.3 Do automation and conveyors not cause injury to chicks? MinorMust9.3.2.3 Automation and conveyors must not cause injury to chicks. MinorMustCC 3.2.3 Visual assessment of equipment. No N/A. MinorMust9.3.2.3 Visual assessment of equipment. No N/A. MinorMustCP 3.2.4 Are chicks loaded into clean, dry and sanitised chick boxes? MajorMust9.3.2.4 Are chicks loaded into clean chick boxes? Are chick boxescleaned, dried and sanitised after every delivery?MajorMustCC 3.2.4 Visual assessment and written protocol that chick boxes arecleaned, dried and sanitised after every delivery. No N/A.MajorMust9.3.2.4 Visual assessment and written protocol. No N/A. MajorMustCP 3.2.5 Is space allowance in chick boxes not less than 19cm per chick? MinorMust9.3.2.5 Is space allowance in chick boxes not less than 19cm per chick? MinorMustCC 3.2.5 Stocking rate calculated per box. No N/A. MinorMust9.3.2.5 Stocking rate calculated per box. No N/A. MinorMustCP 3.2.6 Are chick holding areas temperature controlled and monitored? Arefacilities to reduce light available?MinorMust9.3.2.6 Are chick holding areas temperature controlled and monitored? Arefacilities to reduce light available?MinorMustCC 3.2.6 Record of temperature and light reduction facilities. No N/A. MinorMust9.3.2.6 Record of temperature and light reduction facilities. No N/A. MinorMustPY.3.3 Records and Identification 9.3.3 Records and IdentificationCP 3.3.1 Are hatching eggs identifiable at all times? MajorMust9.3.3.1 Are hatching eggs identifiable at all times for:1. <strong>Farm</strong> of origin. 2.Date of lay.3. Floor eggs to be labelled and stored separately.?MajorMustCC 3.3.1 Traceability records must be available including the followinginformation: 1. <strong>Farm</strong> of origin, 2. Date of lay. Floor eggsmust belabelled and stored separately. No N/A.CP 3.3.2 Do hatcheries retain production records for each consignment ofeggs?CC 3.3.2 Production records must included the following: 1. <strong>Farm</strong> of origin 2.Date of lay 3. Date of collection and vehicle identity 4. Setting date5. Setter number 6. Transfer date 7. Hatcher number 8. Chick andcull numbers (hatchability) 9. Transport records 10. Placementdetails? No N/A.MajorMustMajorMustMajorMust9.3.3.1 Traceability records. No N/A. MajorMust9.3.3.2 Do hatcheries retain the following production records for eachconsignment of eggs:1. <strong>Farm</strong> of origin.2. Date of lay.3. Date ofcollection and vehicle identity.4. Setting date.5. Setter number.6.Transfer date.7. Hatcher number. 8. Chick and cull numbers(hatchability).9. Transport records.10. Placement details?MajorMust9.3.3.2 Production records. No N/A. MajorMust©Copyright: EUREPGAP c/o FoodPLUS GmbH,Spichernstr. 55, D-50672 Köln (Cologne); Germany | Tel: +49-221-57993-25/-66; Fax: +49-221-57993-56 | http://www.eurepgap.org


EUREPGAPBENCHMARKING CROSS-REFERENCE CHECKLISTINTEGRATED FARM ASSURANCE | CPCCLIVESTOCK |POULTRYENGLISH VERSIONCode Ref.: IFA 3.0 BCVersion: 3.0-Mar07Section: PoultryPage: 7 of 29PY.3.4 Despatch 9.3.4 DispatchCP 3.4.1 Are eggs collected and chicks delivered in purpose built vehicles? MinorMust9.3.4.1 Are Eggs collected and chicks delivered in purpose built vehicles,fitted with fans, heating system, temperature recording system andan “in-cab” read out. The vehicle must be equipped with a loadlockingsystem, a tail-lift and be easily cleaned. Do vehicles have ameans of communication in case of emergency?MinorMustCC 3.4.1 The vehicles must be fitted with fans, heating system, temperaturerecording system and an “in-cab” read out. The vehicle must beequipped with a load-locking system, a tail-lift and be easilycleaned. Do vehicles have a means of communication in case ofemergency? No N/A.MinorMustCP 3.4.2 Is there a written vehicle cleansing protocol? MinorMustCC 3.4.2 Vehicles must be cleaned and sanitised according to a writtenprogramme. All vehicles must be cleaned between loads and theexterior must be cleaned daily? No N/A.MinorMust9.3.4.1 Defined in Control Point. No N/A. MinorMust9.3.4.2 Are vehicles cleaned and sanitised according to a writtenprogramme? Are vehicles cleaned between loads and the exteriorcleaned daily?MinorMust9.3.4.2 Written vehicle cleansing protocol. No N/A. MinorMustCP 3.4.3 Are loading areas level, well drained and hygienically managed? Recom. 9.3.4.3 Loading areas should be level, well drained and hygienically Recom.managed.CC 3.4.3 Defined Control Point. Recom. 9.3.4.3 Defined Control Point. Recom.PY.3.5 Provisions for Chicks 9.3.5 Provisions for ChicksCP 3.5.1 Are chicks placed into a pre-heated shed as soon as possible andtheir behaviour closely monitored on arrival at the rearing site?MinorMust9.3.5.1 On arrival at the rearing site chicks must be placed into a preheatedshed as soon as possible and their behaviour closelymonitored.CC 3.5.1 Day old chicks must be placed in a location with a minimumtemperature of 30ºC. A record of shed temperature before chicksare placed in the shed must be available. No N/A.CP 3.5.2 Where necessary, does a trained competent stockman carry outhumane slaughter of chicks? Are chicks inspected after culling toensure death?MinorMustMinorMustCC 3.5.2 Training record. No N/A. MinorMustCP 3.5.3 Is an acceptable method of humane slaughter for chicks used? MinorMustCC 3.5.3 The acceptable method of humane slaughter for chicks is neck Minordislocation. No N/A.Must9.3.5.1 Day old chicks must be placed in a location with a minimumtemperature of 30ºC. A record of shed temperature before chicksare placed in the shed must be available. No N/A.9.3.5.2 Where necessary, does a trained competent stockman carry outhumane slaughter of chicks? Are chicks inspected after culling toensure death?MinorMustMinorMustMinorMust9.3.5.2 Training record. No N/A. MinorMust9.3.5.3 The acceptable method of humane slaughter for chicks is neck Minordislocation.Must9.3.5.3 Defined in Control Point. No N/A. MinorMust©Copyright: EUREPGAP c/o FoodPLUS GmbH,Spichernstr. 55, D-50672 Köln (Cologne); Germany | Tel: +49-221-57993-25/-66; Fax: +49-221-57993-56 | http://www.eurepgap.org


EUREPGAPBENCHMARKING CROSS-REFERENCE CHECKLISTINTEGRATED FARM ASSURANCE | CPCCLIVESTOCK |POULTRYENGLISH VERSIONCode Ref.: IFA 3.0 BCVersion: 3.0-Mar07Section: PoultryPage: 8 of 29PY.4 FEED AND WATER 9.4 FEED AND WATERCP 4.1 Is the feeder space allowance used for all poultry accommodationsufficient to allow birds access to food without undue competition?In particular are all birds able to access sufficient food to meet theirnutritional needs and maintain them in good condition?MajorMust9.4.1 Is the feeder space allowance used for all poultry accommodationsufficient to allow birds access to food without undue competition?In particular are all birds able to access sufficient food to meet theirnutritional needs and maintain them in good condition?MajorMustCC 4.1 Feed space allowance per 100 birds are as follows: Broilers panfeeders: 1 linear meter, or 5 cm per animal; length feeding bin 4cm; circular feeding bin: 1 cm. Broilers chain feeders: 0.75 linearmeter. For breeding birds: 10 cm/bird, or 5 cm per animal whenusing pan feeders. Floor feeding is acceptable. No N/A.MajorMust9.4.1 Feed space allowances per 100 birds are as follows: Broilers panfeeders: 1 linear metre, or 5 cm per animal; length feeding bin 4cm; circular feeding bin: 1 cm. Broilers chain feeders: 0.75 linearmetre. For breeding birds: 10 cm/bird, or 5cm per animal whenusing pan feeders. Floor feeding is acceptable. No N/A.MajorMustCP 4.2 Are sufficient drinking points and water flow rate provided to allowbirds access to water at any time?MajorMust9.4.2 Are sufficient drinking points and water flow rate provided to allowbirds access to water at any time?MajorMustCC 4.2 Water equipment must be supplied in at least the followingquantities: Bells: 1 bell per 150 birds; 1 bell per 100 for breedingMajorMust9.4.2 Water equipment must be supplied in at least the followingquantities: Bells: 1 bell per 150 birds; 1 bell per 100 for breedingMajorMustbirds. Nipples and cups: 1 per 10 to 20 birds depending onmanufacturer's recommendations, water pressure and flow rate,and at least 20 cm apart if caged breeding birds, hens must haveaccess to at least 2 drinking points. No N/Abirds. Nipples and cups: 1 nipple/cup per 10 to 20 birds dependingon manufacturers’ recommendations, water pressure and flow rate,and at least 20 cm apart. If caged breeding birds, hens must haveaccess to at least two drinking points. No N/A.CP 4.3 Do the drinker design and positioning ensure that spillage of wateronto the litter is minimised?MinorMust9.4.3 Do the drinker design and positioning ensure that spillage of wateronto the litter is minimised?MinorMustCC 4.3 Minimal evidence of water spillage. No N/A. MinorMust9.4.3 Minimal evidence of water spillage. No N/A. MinorMustCP 4.4 Are the design and operation of all feeder and drinker facilities Recom. 9.4.4 Are the design and operation of all feeder and drinker facilities Recom.reviewed by the attending veterinary surgeon within the VeterinaryHealth Plan?reviewed by the attending veterinary surgeon within the VeterinaryHealth Plan?CC 4.4 The following factors affecting the feeding space and drinking pointallowance must have been considered when reviewing thesefacilities: 1. design of feeders and drinkers. 2. weight of the bird atslaughter. 3. duration of the daily darkness period. 4. feedingpattern (i.e. ad-libitum, restricted or meal time feeding). 5. effect onRecom. 9.4.4 The following factors affecting the feeding space and drinking pointallowance must have been considered when reviewing thesefacilities: 1. design of feeders and drinkers. 2. weight of the bird atslaughter. 3. duration of the daily darkness period. 4. feedingpattern (i.e. ad-libitum, restricted or meal time feeding). 5. effect onRecom.litter management. 6. effect on ease of inspection. 7.litter management. 6. effect on ease of inspection. 7.manufacturers’ recommendations.manufacturers’ recommendations.CP 4.5 Are the feeders and drinkers positioned so that all birds have readyaccess to food and water and encourage activity in the birds?MajorMust9.4.5 Are the feeders and drinkers positioned so that all birds have readyaccess to food and water and encourage activity in the birds?MajorMustCC 4.5 Birds should not have to travel more than 4 meters for feeders, 3meters for water anywhere in the house to reach food or water. NoN/A.MajorMust9.4.5 Birds should not have to travel more than 4 metres for feeders, 3metres for water anywhere in the house to reach food or water. NoN/A.MajorMust©Copyright: EUREPGAP c/o FoodPLUS GmbH,Spichernstr. 55, D-50672 Köln (Cologne); Germany | Tel: +49-221-57993-25/-66; Fax: +49-221-57993-56 | http://www.eurepgap.org


EUREPGAPBENCHMARKING CROSS-REFERENCE CHECKLISTINTEGRATED FARM ASSURANCE | CPCCLIVESTOCK |POULTRYENGLISH VERSIONCode Ref.: IFA 3.0 BCVersion: 3.0-Mar07Section: PoultryPage: 9 of 29CP 4.6 Do production establishments not utilising water from mains supplyprovide evidence that the water supply to the poultry is clean,potable and does not constitute any hazard to the health of thebirds or the safety of the meat or eggs from them?CC 4.6 Water analysis to include total cell count to be undertaken at leastannual, which must not exceed level of 100.000 cfu/ml. Chemicalanalysis must cover pH (should be between 4 and 9), Ca (max20D), Fe (max. 2,5 mg/l), Nitrites (max. 1,0 mg/l) and Mn (max. 2,0mg/l). N/A where main supply used.CP 4.7 Does the water supply conform to the quality of water intended forhuman consumption?MajorMustMajorMustMinorMustCC 4.7 Records of annual analysis must be available. MinorMustCP 4.8 Do all poultry have continuous access to an adequate supply of Majorclean, fresh drinking water? Is attention given to the cleanliness of Mustintermediate tanks and pipes leading water from the main supply tothe point of access by the poultry?9.4.6 Do production establishments not utilising water from mains supplyprovide evidence that the water supply to the poultry is clean,potable and does not constitute any hazard to the health of thebirds or the safety of the meat or eggs from them?9.4.6 Water analysis to include total cell count to be undertaken at leastannual, which must not exceed level of 100.000 cfu/ml. Chemicalanalysis must cover pH (should be between 4 and 9), Ca (max20D), Fe (max. 2,5 mg/l), Nitrites (max. 1,0 mg/l) and Mn (max. 2,0mg/l). N/A where main supply used.9.4.7 Does the water supply conform to the quality of water intended forhuman consumption?MajorMustMajorMustMinorMust9.4.7 Annual analysis. MinorMust9.4.8 Do all poultry have continuous access to an adequate supply of Majorclean, fresh drinking water? Is attention given to the cleanliness of Mustintermediate tanks and pipes leading water from the main supply tothe point of access by the poultry?CC 4.8 Visual assessment of birds and water supply. Record of regularcleaning of tanks and pipes. No N/A.MajorMust9.4.8 Visual assessment of birds and water supply. Record of regularcleaning of tanks and pipes. No N/A.MajorMustCP 4.9 Are water meters connected to all birds’ drinking systems andrecords made of daily consumption? Is corrective action takenMinorMust9.4.9 Are water meters connected to all birds’ drinking systems andrecords made of daily consumption? Is corrective action takenMinorMustwhere normal drinking patterns are disrupted?where normal drinking patterns are disrupted?CC 4.9 Records of daily consumption kept and evidence of correctiveaction.MinorMust9.4.9 Records of daily consumption kept and evidence of correctiveaction.MinorMustCP 4.10 Are header tanks covered and hygienically managed? MajorMust9.4.10 Are header tanks covered and hygienically managed? MajorMustCC 4.10 Record of the regular cleaning of header tanks. No N/A. MajorMust9.4.10 Record of the regular cleaning of header tanks. No N/A. MajorMustCP 4.11 Are feed ingredient or mix samples retained ? Recom. 9.4.11 Are feed ingredient or mix samples retained ? Recom.CC 4.11 A sample of each batch of feed delivered should be retained onfarm or at the feed mill (where the operation is fully integrated) for a3 month period after the birds have been despatched.Recom. 9.4.11A sample of each batch of feed delivered should be retained onfarm or at the feed mill (where the operation is fully integrated) for a3 month period after the birds have been despatched.Recom.©Copyright: EUREPGAP c/o FoodPLUS GmbH,Spichernstr. 55, D-50672 Köln (Cologne); Germany | Tel: +49-221-57993-25/-66; Fax: +49-221-57993-56 | http://www.eurepgap.org


EUREPGAPBENCHMARKING CROSS-REFERENCE CHECKLISTINTEGRATED FARM ASSURANCE | CPCCLIVESTOCK |POULTRYENGLISH VERSIONCode Ref.: IFA 3.0 BCVersion: 3.0-Mar07Section: PoultryPage: 10 of 29PY.5 HOUSED POULTRY (N/A if no Housed Poultry) 9.5 HOUSED POULTRY (N/A if no Housed Poultry)PY.5.1 Building 9.5.1 BuildingCP 5.1.1 Does the poultry housing comply with the basic requirements? MajorMust9.5.1.1 Does the poultry housing comply with the following: 1. The roof andceiling must be in good condition, waterproof and easily cleanable.2. Floors must be well drained, safe, comfortable and hygienicallymanaged. 3. Walls must be waterproof, draught-proof and verminproof.4. Houses must be insulated? Note: In hot climates,buildings with mesh/net walls are acceptable, providing rat controlis maintained.CC 5.1.1 The poultry housing must comply with the following: 1. The roofand ceiling must be in good condition, waterproof and easilycleanable. 2. Floors must be well drained, safe, comfortable andhygienically managed. 3. Walls must be waterproof, draught-proofand vermin-proof. 4. Houses must be insulated? Note: In hotclimates, buildings with mesh/net walls are acceptable, providingrat control is maintained.CP 5.1.2 Are the floor surface made of concrete or asphalt and is it abovethe outside ground level?MajorMustMajorMustMajorMust9.5.1.1 Defined in the Control Point and confirmed by visual assessment. MajorMust9.5.1.2 Are the floor surface made of concrete or asphalt and is it abovethe outside ground level? Chalk and earth floors are permitted upto 31 December 2005.CC 5.1.2 Defined in the Control Point and confirmed by visual assessment. MajorMust9.5.1.2 Defined in the Control Point and confirmed by visual assessment. MajorMustCP 5.1.3 Do the roof, ceiling and walls have sealed joints? Are asphalt floors Recom. 9.5.1.3 Do the roof, ceiling and walls have sealed joints? Are asphalt floors Recom.sealed?sealed?CC 5.1.3 Defined in the Control Point and confirmed by visual assessment. Recom. 9.5.1.3 Defined in the Control Point and confirmed by visual assessment. Recom.CP 5.1.4 Does the farmer take independent expert advice on the design andfacilities of all new controlled (enclosed) poultry houses, or whenexisting houses are being refurbished?CC 5.1.4 Record of independent expert advice on design of new facilities.N/A only if no new housing.CP 5.1.5 Are the key points relating to welfare recorded and reviewedregularly (annually) by the farmer and attending veterinary surgeonfor all accommodation and are they displayed at or near to theentrance to each building?Recom. 9.5.1.4Recom. 9.5.1.4MinorMustDoes the farmer take independent expert advice on the design andfacilities of all new controlled (enclosed) poultry houses, or whenexisting houses are being refurbished?Record of independent expert advice on design of new facilities.N/A only if no new housing.9.5.1.5 Are the key points relating to welfare recorded and reviewedregularly (annually) by the farmer and attending veterinary surgeonfor all accommodation? Are key points displayed at or near to theentrance to each building? Do the key points include: 1. Total floorarea available to the birds; 2. Number of birds in relation to weightallowed in each house to comply with the maximum permittedstocking density; 3. Numbers of birds in relation to the feedingspace and drinker provision; 4. Operating temperature (includingalarm ranges); 5. Feed type and bin identification; 6. Daily lightingregime?MajorMustRecom.Recom.MinorMust©Copyright: EUREPGAP c/o FoodPLUS GmbH,Spichernstr. 55, D-50672 Köln (Cologne); Germany | Tel: +49-221-57993-25/-66; Fax: +49-221-57993-56 | http://www.eurepgap.org


EUREPGAPBENCHMARKING CROSS-REFERENCE CHECKLISTINTEGRATED FARM ASSURANCE | CPCCLIVESTOCK |POULTRYENGLISH VERSIONCode Ref.: IFA 3.0 BCVersion: 3.0-Mar07Section: PoultryPage: 11 of 29CC 5.1.5 The key points must include: 1. Total floor area available to thebirds; 2. Number of birds in relation to weight allowed in eachhouse to comply with the maximum permitted stocking density; 3.Numbers of birds in relation to the feeding space and drinkerprovision; 4. Operating temperature (including alarm ranges); 5.Feed type and bin identification; 6. Daily lighting regime? No N/A.MinorMust9.5.1.5 Key points to be displayed for each building and reviewed on anannual basis. No N/A.MinorMustPY.5.2 Stocking Density 9.5.2 Stocking DensityCP 5.2.1 Does all poultry accommodation provide sufficient space to allowunrestricted access to stock-people for the purposes of inspectionand removal of sick or injured birds?MinorMust9.5.2.1 Does all poultry accommodation provide sufficient space to allowunrestricted access to stock-people for the purposes of inspectionand removal of sick or injured birds?CC 5.2.1 Visual assessment and written stocking density calculations for Minor 9.5.2.1 Visual assessment and written stocking density calculations foreach building. No N/A.CP 5.2.2 Do all birds have sufficient space to enable them without difficultyto: 1. Have freedom of movement 2. Stand normally 3. Turn around4. Stretch their wings 5. Perch 6. Sit without interface with otherbirds?MustMajorMustCC 5.2.2 Visual assessment. No N/A. MajorMustCP 5.2.3 Is the maximum stocking density for broilers adhered to according Majorto the applicable EU regulations throughout the production cycle? Musteach building. No N/A.9.5.2.2 Do all birds have sufficient space to enable them without difficultyto:1. Have freedom of movement 2. Stand normally 3. Turn around4. Stretch their wings 5. Perch 6. Sit without interface with otherbirds?MinorMustMinorMustMajorMust9.5.2.2 Visual assessment. No N/A. MajorMust9.5.2.3 Is the maximum stocking density of 38kg/m for Broilers adhered to Majorthroughout the production cycle?MustCC 5.2.3 Written calculation of stocking rates must be available. No N/A. MajorMustCP 5.2.4 Is the maximum stocking density for Breeders adhered to Majoraccording to the applicable EU regulations?MustCC 5.2.4 Written calculation of stocking rates must be available. No N/A. MajorMustCP 5.2.5 Is the maximum stocking density for Pullets adhered to according Majorto the applicable EU regulations?MustCC 5.2.5 Written calculation of stocking rates must be available. No N/A. MajorMust9.5.2.3 Written calculation of stocking rates. No N/A. MajorMust9.5.2.4 Is the maximum stocking density for Breeders adhered to Majoraccording to the applicable EU regulations?Must9.5.2.4 Written calculation of stocking rates. No N/A. MajorMust9.5.2.5 Is the maximum stocking density for Pullets adhered to according Majorto the applicable EU regulations?Must9.5.2.5 Written calculation of stocking rates. No N/A. MajorMust©Copyright: EUREPGAP c/o FoodPLUS GmbH,Spichernstr. 55, D-50672 Köln (Cologne); Germany | Tel: +49-221-57993-25/-66; Fax: +49-221-57993-56 | http://www.eurepgap.org


EUREPGAPBENCHMARKING CROSS-REFERENCE CHECKLISTINTEGRATED FARM ASSURANCE | CPCCLIVESTOCK |POULTRYENGLISH VERSIONCode Ref.: IFA 3.0 BCVersion: 3.0-Mar07Section: PoultryPage: 12 of 29CP 5.2.6 Is there for each poultry house a recording system that willdemonstrate compliance with the maximum stocking density(PY.5.2.3/4/5)? Does the system enable farmers to identify andtake appropriate preventive measures in those poultry houses forwhich growth rates indicate the maximum stocking density will beexceeded? (Thinning is not prohibited).CC 5.2.6 Written records of stocking density that monitor maximum stockingdensities at the end of the growing period. No N/A unless hatchery.MinorMustMinorMust9.5.2.6 Is there for each poultry house a recording system that willdemonstrate compliance with the maximum stocking density(9.5.2.3/4/5)? Does the system enable farmers to identify and takeappropriate preventive measures in those poultry houses for whichgrowth rates indicate the maximum stocking density will beexceeded? (Thinning is not prohibited).9.5.2.6 Written records of stocking density that monitor maximum stockingdensities at the end of the growing period. No N/A unless hatchery.MinorMustMinorMustPY.5.3 Ventilation and Temperature Control 9.5.3 Ventilation and Temperature ControlCP 5.3.1 Does the production establishment have a written implementedventilation plan detailing air quality parameters, airflow speed,MinorMust9.5.3.1 Does the production establishment have a written implementedventilation plan detailing air quality parameters, airflow speed,temperature and back-up systems, unless no mechanicaltemperature and back-up systems, unless no mechanicalventilation used?ventilation used?CC 5.3.1 Written policy statements demonstrated as being implemented.Demonstration of computer controlled system as evidence isacceptable. No N/A unless no mechanical ventilation used.CP 5.3.2 Are the temperature and rate of ventilation of the accommodationappropriate to the housing system and to the age, weight andphysiological state of the birds?CC 5.3.2 Visual assessment and workers awareness of the requirements.No N/A.CP 5.3.3 Is the ventilation system designed to maintain aerial contaminantsbelow the recommendations of the relevant competent authority inthe country of production for long term exposure (8 hours/day) tohumans?CC 5.3.3 Aerial contaminants should be below the followingrecommendations: 1. Ammonia 20 ppm; 2. Carbon dioxide 5000ppm; 3.Carbon monoxide 50 ppm; 4. Hydrogen sulphide 10 ppm;5. Inhalable dust 10 mg/m. Records of test results and actionplans to meet targets.CP 5.3.4 Is the air quality managed to ensure that aerial contaminants donot reach a level which is noticeably unpleasant to a humanobserver?CC 5.3.4 Implemented action plans where aerial contaminationunacceptable. N/A only where there are no problems with airquality.MinorMustMajorMustMajorMustRecom. 9.5.3.39.5.3.1 Written policy statements demonstrated as being implemented.Demonstration of Computer controlled system as evidence isacceptable. No N/A unless no mechanical ventilation used.9.5.3.2 Are the temperature and rate of ventilation of the accommodationappropriate to the housing system and to the age, weight andphysiological state of the birds?9.5.3.2 Visual assessment and workers awareness of the requirements.No N/A.Is the ventilation system designed to maintain aerial contaminantsbelow the recommendations of the relevant competent authority inthe country of production for long term exposure (8 hours/day) tohumans that are shown below: 1. Ammonia 20 ppm; 2. Carbondioxide 5000 ppm; 3.Carbon monoxide 50 ppm; 4. Hydrogensulphide 10 ppm; 5. Inhalable dust 10 mg/m?MinorMustMinorMustMajorMustMajorMustRecom.Recom. 9.5.3.3 Records of test results and action plans to meet targets. Recom.MinorMustMinorMust9.5.3.4 Is the air quality managed to ensure that aerial contaminants donot reach a level which is noticeably unpleasant to a humanobserver?9.5.3.4 Implemented action plans where aerial contaminationunacceptable. N/A only where there are no problems with airquality.MinorMustMinorMust©Copyright: EUREPGAP c/o FoodPLUS GmbH,Spichernstr. 55, D-50672 Köln (Cologne); Germany | Tel: +49-221-57993-25/-66; Fax: +49-221-57993-56 | http://www.eurepgap.org


EUREPGAPBENCHMARKING CROSS-REFERENCE CHECKLISTINTEGRATED FARM ASSURANCE | CPCCLIVESTOCK |POULTRYENGLISH VERSIONCode Ref.: IFA 3.0 BCVersion: 3.0-Mar07Section: PoultryPage: 13 of 29CP 5.3.5 Are all automatically ventilated houses designed and managed tocope with a temperature lift of 3º C i.e. prevent the bird heat raisingthe house temperature by more than 3º C above outsidetemperature (normal ambient temperatures range -5ºC - + 25ºC oras appropriate to local geographical area)?CC 5.3.5 Records of temperature on a daily basis show requirements met.Alternatively ventilation systems in place capable of extracting 3cu.M /kg liveweight per hour. No N/A.CP 5.3.6 Do farmers make provisions to protect poultry from heat stress forsummer conditions? This may include lowering the stockingdensity, increasing the ventilation rate or cooling by use of roofsprinklers.CC 5.3.6 Temperature records on a daily basis to demonstrate that poultryare protected from heat stress. No N/A.CP 5.3.7 Does each site have a policy (written/verbal) for the recognition of,and procedures to be followed in the event of heat or cold stress?Are all stock persons familiar with and apply the contents of thispolicy?CC 5.3.7 Written/verbal policy available and workers demonstrate oninterview how to apply the policy. No N/A.CP 5.3.8 Do units have access to copies of weather reports to allow forplanning for extremes in temperature?MinorMustMinorMustMinorMustMinorMustMinorMustMinorMustRecom. 9.5.3.89.5.3.5 Are all automatically ventilated houses designed and managed tocope with a temperature lift of 3º C i.e. prevent the bird heat raisingthe house temperature by more than 3º C above outsidetemperature (normal ambient temperatures range -5ºC - + 25ºC oras appropriate to local geographical area)?9.5.3.5 Records of temperature on a daily basis show requirements met.Alternatively ventilation systems in place capable of extracting 3cu.M. per kg liveweight per hour. No N/A.9.5.3.6 Do farmers make provisions to protect poultry from heat stress forsummer conditions? This may include lowering the stockingdensity, increasing the ventilation rate or cooling by use of roofsprinklers.9.5.3.6 Temperature records on a daily basis to demonstrate that poultryare protected from heat stress. No N/A.9.5.3.7 Does each site have a policy (written/verbal) for the recognition of,and procedures to be followed in the event of heat or cold stress?Are all stock persons familiar with and apply the contents of thispolicy?9.5.3.7 Written/verbal policy available and workers demonstrate oninterview how to apply the policy. No N/A.Do units have access to copies of weather reports to allow forplanning for extremes in temperature?CC 5.3.8 Record of weather reports and action plans in extreme conditions. Recom. 9.5.3.8 Record of weather reports and action plans in extreme conditions. Recom.CP 5.3.9 Are the maximum and minimum temperature within allautomatically ventilated houses measured and recorded on a dailybasis? Are these records available to be reviewed by the attendingveterinary surgeon within the VHP?CC 5.3.9 Record of daily temperatures available and presented to veterinaryCPCCsurgeon. No N/A.5.3.10 Are air quality parameters (e.g. ammonia, carbon dioxide, carbonmonoxide) measured and recorded on a weekly basis, definingsampling timing, i.e. midday, night time, etc? Are these recordsavailable to be reviewed by the attending veterinary surgeon withinthe VHP?5.3.10 Air quality parameters recorded weekly with sampling timing andavailable to veterinary surgeon.MajorMust9.5.3.9 Are the maximum and minimum temperature within allautomatically ventilated houses measured and recorded on a dailybasis? Are these records available to be reviewed by the attendingveterinary surgeon within the VHP?9.5.3.9 Record of daily temperatures available and presented to veterinaryMajorMustsurgeon. No N/A.Recom. 9.5.3.10 Are air quality parameters (e.g. ammonia, carbon dioxide, carbonmonoxide) measured and recorded on a weekly basis, definingsampling timing, i.e. midday, night time, etc? Are these recordsavailable to be reviewed by the attending veterinary surgeon withinthe VHP?Recom. 9.5.3.10 Air quality parameters recorded weekly with sampling timing andavailable to veterinary surgeon.MinorMustMinorMustMinorMustMinorMustMinorMustMinorMustRecom.MajorMustMajorMustRecom.Recom.©Copyright: EUREPGAP c/o FoodPLUS GmbH,Spichernstr. 55, D-50672 Köln (Cologne); Germany | Tel: +49-221-57993-25/-66; Fax: +49-221-57993-56 | http://www.eurepgap.org


EUREPGAPBENCHMARKING CROSS-REFERENCE CHECKLISTINTEGRATED FARM ASSURANCE | CPCCLIVESTOCK |POULTRYENGLISH VERSIONCode Ref.: IFA 3.0 BCVersion: 3.0-Mar07Section: PoultryPage: 14 of 29PY.5.4 Light 9.5.4 LightCP 5.4.1 Are all birds reared in artificial light provided with a period ofdarkness of at least four hours in every 24 hours?MajorMust9.5.4.1 All birds reared in artificial light must be provided with a period ofdarkness of at least four hours in every twenty-four hours.MajorMustCC 5.4.1 Defined in Control Point. Visual assessment. N/A only where birdsare provided with natural light.MajorMust9.5.4.1 Defined in Control Point. Visual assessment. N/A only where birdsare provided with natural light.MajorMustCP 5.4.2 Is lighting uniform within the same poultry house? MinorMust9.5.4.2 Is lighting uniform within the same poultry house? MinorMustCC 5.4.2 There are no differences in the light levels within a poultry house.Visual assessment. No N/A.MinorMust9.5.4.2 Defined in Control Point. Visual assessment. No N/A. MinorMustCP 5.4.3 Is the lighting patterns for each house recorded and available for Recom. 9.5.4.3 Is the lighting patterns for each house recorded and available for Recom.review by the attending veterinary surgeon?review by the attending veterinary surgeon?CC 5.4.3 Records of light levels made available to veterinary surgeon. Recom. 9.5.4.3 Records of light levels made available to veterinary surgeon. Recom.CP 5.4.4 Is the lighting system in poultry accommodation designed andmaintained in order to give the minimum light intensity for aminimum of eight hours in every 24 hours?CC 5.4.4 10 lux for Broiler chickens and for Breeding hens is the minimumlight intensity for a minimum of eight hours in every 24 hours.Evidence of light metering records and an automated system toswitch the lights on and off. N/A only if naturally lighting.MinorMustMinorMust9.5.4.4 Is the lighting system in poultry accommodation designed andmaintained in order to give the minimum light intensity (10 lux forBroiler chickens and for Breeding hens) for a minimum of eighthours in every twenty-four hours?9.5.4.4 Light levels defined in Control Point. Evidence of light meteringrecords and an automated system to switch the lights on and off.N/A only if naturally lighting.MinorMustMinorMustCP 5.4.5 Light levels below these minimum levels (PY.5.4.4) may berequired to minimise abnormal behaviour. Where this is necessary,are the attending veterinary surgeon informed and an action planagreed between the farmer and attending veterinary surgeon toaddress the problem? Does the action plan also considermeasures other than lower light levels (e.g. environmentalenrichment) to reduce abnormal behaviours?CC 5.4.5 <strong>Farm</strong>er must be able to explain why lighting has been lowered, andhave sought the agreement with the Veterinary Surgeon for thedevelopment of the action plan, which can be either verbal orwritten. N/A where lighting levels are maintained.MinorMustMinorMust9.5.4.6 Light levels below these minimum levels (9.5.4.4) may be requiredto minimise abnormal behaviour. Where this is necessary, are theattending veterinary surgeon informed and an action plan agreedbetween the farmer and attending veterinary surgeon to addressthe problem? Does the action plan also consider measures otherthan lower light levels (e.g. environmental enrichment) to reduceabnormal behaviours?9.5.4.6 <strong>Farm</strong>er must be able to explain why lighting has been lowered, andhave sought the agreement with the Veterinary Surgeon for thedevelopment of the action plan, which can be either verbal orwritten. N/A where lighting levels are maintained.CP 5.4.6 Are light levels above the minimum levels (PY.5.4.4) available? Recom. 9.5.4.7 Light levels above these minimum levels (9.5.4.4) should improvewelfare and activity in birds so EUREPGAP encourages thedevelopment of systems that can permit higher light levels.MinorMustMinorMustRecom.CC 5.4.6 Ligh levels above the minimum levels improve welfare and activityin birds.Recom. 9.5.4.7 Defined in the Control Point Recom.©Copyright: EUREPGAP c/o FoodPLUS GmbH,Spichernstr. 55, D-50672 Köln (Cologne); Germany | Tel: +49-221-57993-25/-66; Fax: +49-221-57993-56 | http://www.eurepgap.org


EUREPGAPBENCHMARKING CROSS-REFERENCE CHECKLISTINTEGRATED FARM ASSURANCE | CPCCLIVESTOCK |POULTRYENGLISH VERSIONCode Ref.: IFA 3.0 BCVersion: 3.0-Mar07Section: PoultryPage: 15 of 29CP 5.4.7 Is the lighting system capable of providing 100 lux for cleaning Recom. 9.5.4.5 Is the lighting system capable of providing 100 lux for cleaning Recom.purposes?purposes?CC 5.4.7 Visual evidence on inspection. N/A if naturally lighting. Recom. 9.5.4.5 Visual evidence on inspection. N/A if naturally lighting. Recom.PY.5.5 Litter 9.5.5 LitterCP 5.5.1 Are all poultry (except caged breeding poultry) kept on or haveaccess at all times to well maintained litter or to a well-drained areafor resting?MajorMust9.5.5.1 Are all poultry (except caged breeding poultry) kept on or haveaccess at all times to well maintained litter or to a well-drained areafor resting?CC 5.5.1 Litter should be dry and friable. No N/A, unless no litter is used or Major 9.5.5.1 Litter should be dry and friable. No N/A, unless no litter is used orcaged breeders.CP 5.5.2 Where litter is used, is it : 1. of a suitable material and particle size;2. managed to maintain it in a dry, friable condition; 3. of a sufficientdepth for dilution of faeces (minimum 2 cms); 4. allow birds to dustbathe; 5. be topped up daily, if necessary, with fresh litter?MustMajorMustcaged breeders.9.5.5.2 Where litter is used, is it : 1. of a suitable material and particle size;2. managed to maintain it in a dry, friable condition; 3. of a sufficientdepth for dilution of faeces (minimum 2 cms); 4. allow birds to dustbathe; 5. be topped up daily, if necessary, with fresh litter?MajorMustMajorMustMajorMustCC 5.5.2 Defined in Control Point. N/A only if no litter used. MajorMust9.5.5.2 Defined in Control Point. N/A only if no litter used. MajorMustCP 5.5.3 Is litter removed from de-populated housing promptly and disposedof appropriately? Are records of housing cleansing or disposalMajorMust9.5.5.3 Is litter removed from de-populated housing promptly and disposedof appropriately? Are records of housing cleansing or disposalMajorMustretained?retained?CC 5.5.3 Records of housing cleansing or disposal must be retained to beverified. N/A only where no litter is used.MajorMust9.5.5.3 Records of housing cleansing or disposal must be retained to beverified. N/A only where no litter is used.MajorMustCP 5.5.4 Is material used for litter sourced from reputable suppliers only, or Recom. 9.5.5.4 Is material used for litter sourced from reputable suppliers only, or Recom.straw/wood shavings from own farm?straw/wood shavings from own farm?CC 5.5.4 Litter supplier’s certificate of conformity or supplier audit to Recom. 9.5.5.4 Litter supplier’s certificate of conformity or supplier audit to Recom.demonstrate hygienic litter. N/A if no litter used.demonstrate hygienic litter. N/A if no litter used.CP 5.5.5 If litter is re-used, is it treated and tested free of microbiologicalrisks?MajorMust9.5.5.5 If litter is re-used, is it treated and tested free of microbiologicalrisks?MajorMustCC 5.5.5 Re-used litter must be treated and prooven to be free of Major 9.5.5.5 Re-used litter must be treated and prooven to be free of Majormicrobiological risks. No N/A.Mustmicrobiological risks. No N/A.MustCP 5.5.6 Are all stock people familiar with the proper management of poultry Minor 9.5.5.6 Are all stock people familiar with the proper management of poultry Minorlitter?CC 5.5.6 Workers to demonstrate knowledge of proper litter management.N/A only if no litter used.MustMinorMustlitter?9.5.5.6 Workers to demonstrate knowledge of proper litter management.N/A only if no litter used.MustMinorMust©Copyright: EUREPGAP c/o FoodPLUS GmbH,Spichernstr. 55, D-50672 Köln (Cologne); Germany | Tel: +49-221-57993-25/-66; Fax: +49-221-57993-56 | http://www.eurepgap.org


EUREPGAPBENCHMARKING CROSS-REFERENCE CHECKLISTINTEGRATED FARM ASSURANCE | CPCCLIVESTOCK |POULTRYENGLISH VERSIONCode Ref.: IFA 3.0 BCVersion: 3.0-Mar07Section: PoultryPage: 16 of 29PY.6 OUTDOOR POULTRY (N/A if no Outdoor Poultry) 9.6 OUTDOOR POULTRY (N/A if no Outdoor Poultry)CP 6.1 Do the indoor stocking density, stocking rate at range, access to Minor 9.6.1 Do the indoor stocking density, stocking rate at range, access torange, feed composition, pophole size and minimum age of Mustrange, feed composition, pophole size and minimum age ofslaughter for free-range systems comply with the appropriatelegislation?slaughter for free-range systems comply with the appropriatelegislation?CC 6.1 Compliance with appropriate legislation for respective free rangesystems. Refer for guidance to EUREPGAP Guideline on stockingrates.CP 6.2 Are the outdoors in free-range systems: 1. designed and managedin ways which ensure that the area around each house does notbecome poached? 2. consist of pasture mainly covered byvegetation?MinorMustMinorMustCC 6.2 Defined in Control Point. MinorMustCP 6.3 Do birds with access to range have access to well-drained areas Minorfor resting whilst outside the building?MustCC 6.3 Defined in Control Point. MinorMustCP 6.4 Where birds are kept in free range systems, are there sufficient Minorpopholes appropriately distributed around the building to ensure Mustthat all birds have ready access to range?CC 6.4 Poultry house is to be provided with popholes of a combined lengthat least equal to 4 metres per 100m2 surface of the house.MinorMust9.6.1 Compliance with appropriate legislation for respective free rangesystems. Refer for guidance to EUREPGAP Guideline on stockingrates.9.6.2 Are the outdoors in free-range systems: 1. designed and managedin ways which ensure that the area around each house does notbecome poached? 2. consist of pasture mainly covered byvegetation?MinorMustMinorMustMinorMust9.6.2 Defined in Control Point. MinorMust9.6.3 Birds with access to range must have access to well-drained areas Minorfor resting whilst outside the building.Must9.6.3 Defined in Control Point. MinorMust9.6.4 Where birds are kept in free range systems, are there sufficient Minorpopholes appropriately distributed around the building to ensure Mustthat all birds have ready access to range?9.6.4 Poultry house is to be provided with popholes of a combined lengthat least equal to 4 metres per 100sq metres surface of the house.MinorMustCP 6.5 Do birds kept in free range systems have access to range for aminimum of eight hours each day except when the natural daylightperiod is less? Are all popholes normally open for this time, exceptwhen this is precluded by inclement weather conditions?MinorMust9.6.5 Do birds kept in free range systems have access to range for aminimum of eight hours each day except when the natural daylightperiod is less? Are all popholes normally open for this time, exceptwhen this is precluded by inclement weather conditions?MinorMustCC 6.5 Workers to demonstrate knowledge of requirement. MinorMustCP 6.6 For free range systems in summer conditions, is a shaded area Minoraccessible which has sufficient space that the chickens do not Musthave to crowd together (thereby risking further heat stress)?CC 6.6 Shaded area for 10% of the flock. Written calculation. No N/A. MinorMustCP 6.7 Are birds kept in free-range systems suitably protected from Minorpredators?CC 6.7 Electric fence for foxes and similar and other suitable systems. NoN/A.MustMinorMust9.6.5 Workers to demonstrate knowledge of requirement. MinorMust9.6.6 For free range systems in summer conditions, is a shaded area Minoraccessible which has sufficient space that the chickens do not Musthave to crowd together (thereby risking further heat stress)?9.6.6 Shaded area for 10% of the flock. Written calculation. No N/A. MinorMust9.6.7 Are birds kept in free-range systems suitably protected from Minorpredators?9.6.7 Electric fence for foxes and similar and other suitable systems. NoN/A.MustMinorMust©Copyright: EUREPGAP c/o FoodPLUS GmbH,Spichernstr. 55, D-50672 Köln (Cologne); Germany | Tel: +49-221-57993-25/-66; Fax: +49-221-57993-56 | http://www.eurepgap.org


EUREPGAPBENCHMARKING CROSS-REFERENCE CHECKLISTINTEGRATED FARM ASSURANCE | CPCCLIVESTOCK |POULTRYENGLISH VERSIONCode Ref.: IFA 3.0 BCVersion: 3.0-Mar07Section: PoultryPage: 17 of 29PY.7 MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT 9.7 MECHANICAL EQUIPMENTCP 7.1 Are all automatic equipment thoroughly inspected by a stockperson,or other competent person, not less than once each day tocheck that there is no defect in it?MinorMust9.7.1 Are all automatic equipment thoroughly inspected by a stockperson,or other competent person, not less than once each day tocheck that there is no defect in it? “Automatic equipment” meansautomated or mechanical equipment, the failure of which will causethe livestock to suffer unnecessary distress unless the failure isrectified or other provision is made for the care of livestock”. Wherea defect is found in the automatic equipment (whether oninspection of the equipment in accordance with this paragraph or atany time):1. The defect shall be rectified forthwith, or 2. if this isimpracticable, such measures shall be taken and maintained untilthe defect is rectified as are required to safeguard the birds fromsuffering unnecessary pain or unnecessary distress as a result ofCC 7.1 Record of the daily checking of equipment. Evidence of promptrepair of defects or other appropriate measures. “Automaticequipment” means automated or mechanical equipment, the failureof which will cause the livestock to suffer unnecessary distressunless the failure is rectified or other provision is made for the careof livestock”. Where a defect is found in the automatic equipment(whether on inspection of the equipment in accordance with thisparagraph or at any time):1. The defect shall be rectified forthwith,or 2. if this is impracticable, such measures shall be taken andmaintained until the defect is rectified as are required to safeguardthe birds from suffering unnecessary pain or unnecessary distressas a result of the defect. N/A only where no automatic equipment.MinorMustthe defect.9.7.2 Record of the daily checking of equipment. Evidence of promptrepair of defects or other appropriate measures. N/A only where noautomatic equipment.MinorMustMinorMustCP 7.2 Where the automatic equipment includes a ventilation system,does the system contain: 1. alarm which will give adequate warningof the failure of that system to function properly (which will operateeven if the principal electricity supply to it has failed) and 2.Additional equipment or means of ventilation (whether automatic ornot) which, in the event of such a failure of the ventilation system,will provide adequate ventilation so as to prevent the birds fromsuffering unnecessary distress as a result of the failure?MinorMust9.7.2 Where the automatic equipment includes a ventilation system,does the system contain: 1. alarm which will give adequate warningof the failure of that system to function properly (which will operateeven if the principal electricity supply to it has failed)? and 2.Additional equipment or means of ventilation (whether automatic ornot) which, in the event of such a failure of the ventilation system,will provide adequate ventilation so as to prevent the birds fromsuffering unnecessary distress as a result of the failure? Is anyalarm system as described above tested by a stockperson or othercompetent person not less that once every seven days in order tocheck that there is no defect in it. If a fault is found on being testedor inspected in accordance with this paragraph, it shall be rectifiedforthwith.MinorMust©Copyright: EUREPGAP c/o FoodPLUS GmbH,Spichernstr. 55, D-50672 Köln (Cologne); Germany | Tel: +49-221-57993-25/-66; Fax: +49-221-57993-56 | http://www.eurepgap.org


EUREPGAPBENCHMARKING CROSS-REFERENCE CHECKLISTINTEGRATED FARM ASSURANCE | CPCCLIVESTOCK |POULTRYENGLISH VERSIONCode Ref.: IFA 3.0 BCVersion: 3.0-Mar07Section: PoultryPage: 18 of 29CC 7.2 Record of weekly testing and evidence of contingency plans in theevent of failure. Any alarm system as described above must betested by a stockperson or other competent person not less thatonce every seven days in order to check that there is no defect init. If a fault is found on being tested or inspected in accordance withthis paragraph, it shall be rectified forthwith. N/A only where thereis no automated ventilation equipment.MinorMust9.7.2 Record of weekly testing and evidence of contingency plans in theevent of failure. N/A only where there is no automated ventilationequipment.CP 7.3 Are alarm systems checked daily and a record kept of checks? MinorMust9.7.3 Are alarm systems checked daily and a record kept of checks? MinorMustCC 7.3 Records of daily checks. N/A if no alarms MinorMust9.7.3 Records of daily checks. N/A if no alarms MinorMustCP 7.4 Is there an electricity mains failure alarm on all farms withcontrolled environment buildings?MajorMust9.7.4 Is there an electricity mains failure alarm on all farms withcontrolled environment buildings?MajorMustCC 7.4 Defined in Control Point. N/A only if no controlled environmentbuildings.MajorMust9.7.4 Defined in Control Point. N/A only if no controlled environmentbuildings.MajorMustPY.8 POULTRY HEALTH 9.8 POULTRY HEALTHPY.8.1 Withdrawal Period 9.8.1 Withdrawal PeriodCP 8.1.1 Are non-slaughter poultry which have received medication andrequire a withdrawal period, and which are to be sold within thatwithdrawal period, accompanied by a written statement of thetreatment to be sent to the purchaser with the poultry? Are all suchpoultry clearly identified?MajorMust9.8.1.1 Are non-slaughter poultry which have received medication andrequire a withdrawal period, and which are to be sold within thatwithdrawal period, accompanied by a written statement of thetreatment to be sent to the purchaser with the poultry? Are all suchpoultry clearly identified?MajorMustCC 8.1.1 Cross-reference between movement records of non-slaughterpoultry and medicines records, copy of written statement detailingthe treatment sent to the purchaser. No N/A unless it is a breedingflock.MajorMust9.8.1.1 Cross-reference between movement records of non-slaughterpoultry and medicines records, copy of written statement detailingthe treatment sent to the purchaser. No N/A unless it is a breedingflock.PY.8.2 Medicinal Treatment 9.8.2 Medicinal TreatmentCP 8.2.1 Are workers able to demonstrate upon audit that they know thesigns that indicate good and ill health in poultry?MinorMust9.8.2.1 Are workers able to demonstrate upon audit that they know thesigns that indicate good and ill health in poultry?CC 8.2.1 Demonstration of knowledge of poultry health via a recognised Minor 9.8.2.1 Demonstration of knowledge of poultry health via a recognisedcertificate of training, or via in-house training or workers to Mustcertificate of training, or via in-house training or workers todemonstrate this knowledge on interview. No N/A.demonstrate this knowledge on interview. No N/A.CP 8.2.2 In the case of ill health, if the workers are not able to take effectiveaction, is specialist veterinary or other expert advice obtained assoon as possible?CC 8.2.2 Workers to demonstrate on interview who is authorised to obtainveterinary advice and under what circumstances. Cross check withLB.6.1. No N/A.MinorMustMinorMust9.8.2.2 In the case of ill health, if the workers are not able to take effectiveaction, is specialist veterinary or other expert advice obtained assoon as possible?9.8.2.2 Workers to demonstrate on interview who is authorised to obtainveterinary advice and under what circumstances. Cross check with5.6.1. No N/A.MinorMustMajorMustMinorMustMinorMustMinorMustMinorMust©Copyright: EUREPGAP c/o FoodPLUS GmbH,Spichernstr. 55, D-50672 Köln (Cologne); Germany | Tel: +49-221-57993-25/-66; Fax: +49-221-57993-56 | http://www.eurepgap.org


EUREPGAPBENCHMARKING CROSS-REFERENCE CHECKLISTINTEGRATED FARM ASSURANCE | CPCCLIVESTOCK |POULTRYENGLISH VERSIONCode Ref.: IFA 3.0 BCVersion: 3.0-Mar07Section: PoultryPage: 19 of 29CP 8.2.3 Are equipment used for metering/administering medication keptclean and well maintained?MajorMust9.8.2.3 Are equipment used for metering/administering medication keptclean and well maintained?CC 8.2.3 Cleanliness of medication metering equipment must be verified. Major 9.8.2.3 Cleanliness of medication metering equipment must be verified.Visual assessment acceptable. No N/A.MustVisual assessment acceptable. No N/A.PY.8.3 Veterinary Health Plan 9.8.3 Veterinary Health PlanCP 8.3.1 Are veterinary visits made at a frequency corresponding to the Major 9.8.3.1 Are veterinary visits made at a frequency corresponding to theenterprise type?Mustenterprise type?CC 8.3.1 Records of routine veterinary visits by specified surgeon or Major 9.8.3.1 Records of routine veterinary visits by specified surgeon orpractice. Frequency visits broilers: 2 times per cycle; breeding: 1 Mustpractice. Frequency visits broilers: 2 times per cycle; breeding: 1time per cycle; hatchery 1 per outcome. No N/A.time per cycle; hatchery 1 per outcome. No N/A.CP 8.3.2 Does the veterinary health plan identify health or welfare problems Major 9.8.3.2 Does the veterinary health plan identify health or welfare problemsif they are thought or known to exist on the unit?CC 8.3.2 Written veterinary health plan must be available and, in addition tothe points detailed in the Livestock Module at LB.6.2., mustaddress: 1. Health problems associated with transmissible agentsthat may affect food safety 2. Lameness in broiler chickens 3.Abnormal behavioural activities (such as feather pecking orcannibalism) 4. External and internal parasitic infections. Crosscheck with LB.6.2. No N/A.CP 8.3.3 Do production establishments producing broiler chickensdemonstrate that lameness is monitored during the later stages ofproduction?CC 8.3.3 Records of regular monitoring of lameness recording the number ofbirds with Bristol Gait Score 3 or above (or visual estimate score)must be available. The veterinary health plan must set an actionplan to minimise the number of birds in this category. No N/A.MustMajorMustMajorMustMajorMustif they are thought or known to exist on the unit?9.8.3.2 Written veterinary health plan must be available and, in addition tothe points detailed in the Livestock Module at 5.6.2., must address1. Health problems associated with transmissible agents that mayaffect food safety. 2. Lameness in broiler chickens. 3. Abnormalbehavioural activities (such as feather pecking or cannibalism). 4.External and internal parasitic infections. Cross check with 5.6.2.No N/A.9.8.3.3 Do production establishments producing broiler chickensdemonstrate that lameness is monitored during the later stages ofproduction? Are action plans within the VHP agreed andimplemented to minimise the proportion of birds with lamenessabove Bristol Gait Score 3 (or local equivalent)?9.8.3.3 Records of regular monitoring of lameness recording the number ofbirds with Bristol Gate Score 3 or above (or visual estimate score)must be available. The veterinary health plan must set an actionplan to minimise the number of birds in this category. No N/A.MajorMustMajorMustMajorMustMajorMustMajorMustMajorMustMajorMustMajorMustCP 8.3.4 Are the health parameters recorded in association with the VHPand available at time of inspection?MajorMust9.8.3.4 Are the following health parameters recorded in association withthe VHP and available for examination by the Certification Bodyauditors:1. Daily recording of all deaths and culls. The suspectedreason for death or culling (e.g. lameness or heat stress) must alsobe recorded.2. Flock performance data (e.g. growth rates) that willenable a health problem to be detected.3. Level and type ofcondemnations in slaughter stock. These records must identifysuspected catching injuries and those birds which are dead onarrival.4. Signs of hock burn and pododermatitis (monitored at theprocessing plant - communication from processing plant back tofarmer must exist)?MajorMust©Copyright: EUREPGAP c/o FoodPLUS GmbH,Spichernstr. 55, D-50672 Köln (Cologne); Germany | Tel: +49-221-57993-25/-66; Fax: +49-221-57993-56 | http://www.eurepgap.org


EUREPGAPBENCHMARKING CROSS-REFERENCE CHECKLISTINTEGRATED FARM ASSURANCE | CPCCLIVESTOCK |POULTRYENGLISH VERSIONCode Ref.: IFA 3.0 BCVersion: 3.0-Mar07Section: PoultryPage: 20 of 29CC 8.3.4 Records must include the following: 1. Daily recording of all deathsand culls. The suspected reason for death or culling (e.g. lamenessor heat stress) must also be recorded.2. Flock performance data(e.g. growth rates) that will enable a health problem to bedetected.3. Level and type of condemnations in slaughter stock.These records must identify suspected catching injuries and thosebirds which are dead on arrival.4. Signs of hock burn andpododermatitis (monitored at the processing plant - communicationfrom processing plant back to farmer must exist). No N/A.MajorMust9.8.3.4 Records detailing the required health parameters. No N/A. MajorMustCP 8.3.5 Does the VHP define tolerance limits for mortality, flockperformance, condemnations and hock burn incidence, which mustcomply with the applicable legislation? Is the veterinary surgeoninformed immediately If the tolerance limits are exceeded? Are thetolerance limits reviewed and revised in the light of currentcircumstances?CC 8.3.5 Where records show that defined tolerances are exceeded theremust be evidence of veterinary input and a written record of theoutcome. No N/A.CP 8.3.6 In addition to the increases in the mortality rate over the productioncycle, are large fluctuations (i.e. above 0.5%) in the daily mortalityrate investigated for evidence of health problems or inaccuracies inrecording?CC 8.3.6 Records must show that fluctuations above 0.5% in daily mortalityhave been fully investigated. When a new flock is installed thispercentage is normally exceeded and further investigation wouldnot be necessary unless this trend continued. No N/A.MinorMustMinorMustMinorMustMinorMust9.8.3.5 Doe the VHP define tolerance limits for mortality, flockperformance, condemnations and hock burn incidence, which mustcomply with the applicable legislation? Is the veterinary surgeoninformed immediately If the tolerance limits are exceeded? Are thetolerance limits reviewed and revised in the light of currentcircumstances?9.8.3.5 Where records show that defined tolerances are exceeded theremust be evidence of veterinary input and a written record of theoutcome. No N/A.9.8.3.6 In addition to the increases in the mortality rate over the productioncycle, are large fluctuations (i.e. above 0.5%) in the daily mortalityrate investigated for evidence of health problems or inaccuracies inrecording?9.8.3.6 Records must show that fluctuations above 0.5% in daily mortalityhave been fully investigated. When a new flock is installed thispercentage is normally exceeded and further investigation wouldnot be necessary unless this trend continued. No N/A.MinorMustMinorMustMinorMustMinorMustCP 8.3.7 Is medication only initiated with the formal approval of theresponsible veterinary surgeon via a prescription or an approvedtreatment programme or protocol (in the case of in-feed medicationthis will be in the form of a Medicated Feedingstuff Prescription)?MajorMust9.8.3.7 Is medication only initiated with the formal approval of theresponsible veterinary surgeon via a prescription or an approvedtreatment programme or protocol (in the case of in-feed medicationthis will be in the form of a Medicated Feedingstuff Prescription)?MajorMustCC 8.3.7 Records must show the formal approval of each medication regimefrom the responsible veterinary surgeon. No N/A.MajorMust9.8.3.7 Records must show the formal approval of each medication regimefrom the responsible veterinary surgeon. No N/A.MajorMust©Copyright: EUREPGAP c/o FoodPLUS GmbH,Spichernstr. 55, D-50672 Köln (Cologne); Germany | Tel: +49-221-57993-25/-66; Fax: +49-221-57993-56 | http://www.eurepgap.org


EUREPGAPBENCHMARKING CROSS-REFERENCE CHECKLISTINTEGRATED FARM ASSURANCE | CPCCLIVESTOCK |POULTRYENGLISH VERSIONCode Ref.: IFA 3.0 BCVersion: 3.0-Mar07Section: PoultryPage: 21 of 29CP 8.3.8 For all controlled environment (fully enclosed) poultry houses arethe records of maximum and minimum temperature available to theveterinary surgeon to be reviewed within the VHP?MinorMust9.8.3.8 For all controlled environment (fully enclosed) poultry houses arethe records of maximum and minimum temperature available to theveterinary surgeon to be reviewed within the VHP?MinorMustCC 8.3.8 Written records of maximum/minimum temperatures must be Minor 9.8.3.8 Written records of maximum/minimum temperatures must be Minoravailable for each poultry house on a daily basis. No N/A.Mustavailable for each poultry house on a daily basis. No N/A.MustCP 8.3.9 For all controlled environment (fully enclosed) poultry houses are Recom. 9.8.3.9 For all controlled environment (fully enclosed) poultry houses are Recom.the records of aerial contaminants available to the veterinarysurgeon to be reviewed within the VHP?the records of aerial contaminants available to the veterinarysurgeon to be reviewed within the VHP?CC 8.3.9 Written records of aerial contaminants (as defined in PY.5.3.3) Recom. 9.8.3.9 Written records of aerial contaminants (as defined in 9.5.3.3) Recom.should be available for each poultry house on a daily basis.should be available for each poultry house on a daily basis.CP 8.3.10 Are the facilities or the environment within which the birds arehoused managed in a way that is conducive to good health, ifproblems arise are they investigated and an action plan agreedMajorMust9.8.3.10 Are the facilities or the environment within which the birds arehoused managed in a way that is conducive to good health, ifproblems arise are they investigated and an action plan agreedMajorMustbetween the veterinary surgeon and farmer to address thebetween the veterinary surgeon and farmer to address theproblem?problem?CC8.3.10 Facilities and the environment must be considered in maintaininggood flock health. Records must show input from a veterinarysurgeon in the event of poor flock health and action plan beingagreed and implemented to improve facilities or the environmentwhere necessary. N/A only if no flock health problems.MajorMust9.8.3.10 Facilities and the environment must be considered in maintaininggood flock health. Records must show input from a veterinarysurgeon in the event of poor flock health and action plan beingagreed and implemented to improve facilities or the environmentwhere necessary. N/A only if no flock health problems.MajorMustPY.8.4 Zoonoses Monitoring 9.8.4 Zoonoses MonitoringCP 8.4.1 Are swabs following a sampling protocol taken for environmentalbacteria and cultured in a laboratory approved by the relevantcompetent authority?MajorMust9.8.4.1 Are swabs following a sampling protocol taken for environmentalbacteria and cultured in a laboratory approved by the relevantcompetent authority?CC 8.4.1 Record of laboratory results completed. Test TVC – APC at 30°Cfor 48 hrs: Acceptable: 5x105per gram. Escherichia Coli: Acceptable: 1 x 102 per gram. Frequency must be annual, ormore frequent, depending on the results.CP 8.4.2 Are broiler flocks tested between 21-28 days for Salmonella, or forslower growing flocks, 10 to 14 days before the anticipated date ofslaughter? Are tests carried out in a ISO17025 accreditedlaboratory?CC 8.4.2 Record of laboratory tests for salmonella (Salmonella enteritidisand Salmonella typhimurium) in the case of broiler flocks must beavailable before the first thinning. Campylobacter controlprocedures must also be in place, according to EU Regulations.N/A only if not broiler flock.MajorMustMajorMustMajorMust9.8.4.1 Record of laboratory results completed. Test TVC – APC at 30 Cfor 48 hrs: Acceptable: 5x105per gram. Escherichia Coli: Acceptable: 1 x 102 per gram. Frequency must be annual, ormore frequent9.8.4.2 Are broiler flocks tested between 21-28 days for Salmonella, or forslower growing flocks, 10 to 14 days before the anticipated date ofslaughter? Are tests carried out in a ISO17025 accreditedlaboratory?9.8.4.2 Record of laboratory tests for salmonella (Salmonella Enteritidisand Salmonella Typhimurium) in the case of broiler flocks must beavailable before the first thinning. Campylobacter controlprocedures must also be in place, according to EU Regulations.N/A only if not broiler flock.MajorMustMajorMustMajorMustMajorMust©Copyright: EUREPGAP c/o FoodPLUS GmbH,Spichernstr. 55, D-50672 Köln (Cologne); Germany | Tel: +49-221-57993-25/-66; Fax: +49-221-57993-56 | http://www.eurepgap.org


EUREPGAPBENCHMARKING CROSS-REFERENCE CHECKLISTINTEGRATED FARM ASSURANCE | CPCCLIVESTOCK |POULTRYENGLISH VERSIONCode Ref.: IFA 3.0 BCVersion: 3.0-Mar07Section: PoultryPage: 22 of 29CP 8.4.3 Are confirmed infected flocks sent for slaughter at the end of theprocessing plants’ kill programme?CC 8.4.3 Records to demonstrate written information is passed to slaughterprocess to ensure infected flocks killed last. No N/A unlessbreeding birds.CP 8.4.4 Where a flock is confirmed as Salmonella infected, is there anappropriate written cleaning and disinfection procedure to beimplemented to ensure eradication of the pathogen oncedepopulation is complete?CC 8.4.4 Records to demonstrate appropriate cleaning and disinfectantprocedure after depopulation. N/A where no salmonella infection.MajorMustMajorMustMajorMustMajorMust9.8.4.3 Are confirmed infected flocks sent for slaughter at the end of theprocessing plants’ kill programme?9.8.4.3 Records to demonstrate written information is passed to slaughterprocess to ensure infected flocks killed last. No N/A unlessbreeding birds.9.8.4.4 Where a flock is confirmed as Salmonella infected, is there anappropriate written cleaning and disinfection procedure to beimplemented to ensure eradication of the pathogen oncedepopulation is complete?9.8.4.4 Records to demonstrate appropriate cleaning and disinfectantprocedure after depopulation. N/A where no salmonella infection.MajorMustMajorMustMajorMustMajorMustCP 8.4.5 Are inputs for subsequent flocks not brought on site until the site is Recom. 9.8.4.5 Are inputs for subsequent flocks not brought on site until the site is Recom.confirmed Salmonella negative?confirmed Salmonella negative?CC 8.4.5 Records should demonstrate the site is salmonella negative prior to Recom. 9.8.4.5 Records should demonstrate the site is salmonella negative prior to Recom.re-stocking. N/A where no salmonella infection.re-stocking. N/A where no salmonella infection.PY.9 HYGIENE AND PEST CONTROL 9.9 HYGIENE AND PEST CONTROLCP 9.1 Do all individual houses operate an “all in-all out” system forchickens so that birds are in the same age group? (N.B: thinning isMinorMust9.9.1 Do all individual houses operate an “all in all out” system forchickens so that birds are in the same age group? (N.B: thinning isMinorMustnot prohibited).not prohibited).CC 9.1 Records to demonstrate last birds out, first birds in. Minor 9.9.1 Records to demonstrate last birds out, first birds in. MinorCP 9.2 Are bird accommodation thoroughly cleaned and disinfected inaccordance with a written cleansing policy whenever it is emptied?CC 9.2 Records of detailed cleaning of each house to be available andcleanliness to be demonstrated. Cleaning procedures for housefurniture, water tanks and bulk feed bins must be included in thepolicy which must also detail the type and dilution rate ofdisinfectant to be used. Equipment must also be thoroughlycleaned and disinfected after operation and before storage.Evidence to show that cleaning procedures are effective must beprovided. No N/A.MustMajorMustMajorMust9.9.2 Are bird accommodation thoroughly cleaned and disinfected inaccordance with a written cleansing policy. Whenever it is emptied.Cleaning procedures for house furniture, water tanks and bulk feedbins must be included in the policy which must also detail the typeand dilution rate of disinfectant to be used. Equipment must also bethoroughly cleaned and disinfected after operation and beforestorage. Evidence to show that cleaning procedures are effectivemust be provided.9.9.2 Records of detailed cleaning of each house to be available andcleanliness to be demonstrated. No N/A.MustMajorMustMajorMust©Copyright: EUREPGAP c/o FoodPLUS GmbH,Spichernstr. 55, D-50672 Köln (Cologne); Germany | Tel: +49-221-57993-25/-66; Fax: +49-221-57993-56 | http://www.eurepgap.org


EUREPGAPBENCHMARKING CROSS-REFERENCE CHECKLISTINTEGRATED FARM ASSURANCE | CPCCLIVESTOCK |POULTRYENGLISH VERSIONCode Ref.: IFA 3.0 BCVersion: 3.0-Mar07Section: PoultryPage: 23 of 29CP 9.3 Are farm cats, dogs or domestic pets excluded from all poultryaccommodation?MajorMustCC 9.3 Visual assessment of the exclusion of cats and dogs. No N/A. MajorMustCP 9.4 Do workers keep or have contact with other poultry or any other Minoravian species?MustCC 9.4 Documentary evidence that workers are informed that they may not Minorkeep poultry on their own account. No N/A.MustCP 9.5 Does the production establishment have a written policy for the Majorcontrol of visitors, vehicles and materials onto the establishment ? MustCC 9.5 A written policy covering: 1. provision of protective clothing andfootwear for visitors; 2. a record of all visitors, vehicles and materialsupplies entering the Establishment; 3. provision of disinfectantand other precautions to prevent the introduction of disease; 4.clearly visible signed restricted areas and points of danger; 5. thenumber of ‘Poultry-free days’ required before the ProductionEstablishment may be entered; 6. assessment of veterinary healthrisk associated with entry onto the Production Establishment ofpeople, vehicles and other equipment, and of feed, bedding andother material supplies, and the devising of appropriate precautionswithin the context of the VHP; 7. appropriate management ofhygiene at the point of exit of birds from the ProductionEstablishment? is available. No N/A.MajorMustCP 9.6 Is there implementation of the policy (PY.9.5)? MajorMustCC 9.6 Records of all visitors, vehicles, and material supplies entering Majorexist. Visual assessment of protective clothing, signs to designate Mustrestricted areas and points of danger, etc.9.9.3 Are farm cats, dogs or domestic pets excluded from all poultryaccommodation?MajorMust9.9.3 Visual assessment of the exclusion of cats and dogs. No N/A. MajorMust9.9.4 Do workers keep or have contact with other poultry or any other Minoravian species?Must9.9.4 Documentary evidence that workers are informed that they may not Minorkeep poultry on their own account. No N/A.Must9.9.5 Does the production establishment have a written policy for the Majorcontrol of visitors, vehicles and materials onto the Establishment Mustwhich must include: 1. provision of protective clothing andfootwear for visitors; 2. a record of all visitors, vehicles and materialsupplies entering the Establishment; 3. provision of disinfectantand other precautions to prevent the introduction of disease; 4.clearly visible signed restricted areas and points of danger; 5. thenumber of ‘Poultry-free days’ required before the ProductionEstablishment may be entered; 6. assessment of veterinary healthrisk associated with entry onto the Production Establishment ofpeople, vehicles and other equipment, and of feed, bedding andother material supplies, and the devising of appropriate precautionswithin the context of the VHP; 7. appropriate management ofhygiene at the point of exit of birds from the ProductionEstablishment?9.9.5 A written policy covering the areas defined in the Control Point. NoN/A.MajorMust9.9.6 Is there implementation of the policy (9.9.5)? MajorMust9.9.6 Records of all visitors, vehicles, and material supplies entering Majorexist. Visual assessment of protective clothing, signs to designate Mustrestricted areas and points of danger, etc.©Copyright: EUREPGAP c/o FoodPLUS GmbH,Spichernstr. 55, D-50672 Köln (Cologne); Germany | Tel: +49-221-57993-25/-66; Fax: +49-221-57993-56 | http://www.eurepgap.org


EUREPGAPBENCHMARKING CROSS-REFERENCE CHECKLISTINTEGRATED FARM ASSURANCE | CPCCLIVESTOCK |POULTRYENGLISH VERSIONCode Ref.: IFA 3.0 BCVersion: 3.0-Mar07Section: PoultryPage: 24 of 29CP 9.7 Are hand washing facilities and toilets available on-site and mustconsist of a basin with hot water, bacterial soap and disposabletowels. Do all workers and visitors have the provision to wash orsanitise hands prior to entering poultry houses and after leavingpoultry houses. Are hands also washed after dead bird handling,before and after meals and after visits to the toilet?MajorMust9.9.7 Are hand washing facilities and toilets available on-site and mustconsist of a basin with hot water, bacterial soap and disposabletowels. Do all workers and visitors have the provision to wash orsanitise hands prior to entering poultry houses and after leavingpoultry houses. Are hands also washed after dead bird handling,before and after meals and after visits to the toilet?MajorMustCC 9.7 Hand washing facilities as defined must be available at each site.Written instruction/display must be available to workers and visitorsrequiring them to wash hands. No N/A.CP 9.8 Are foot brush/disinfectant or barrier footwear systems provided atworkers access points to each building as well as at the entrancesto equipment, litter and egg store? Are disinfectants approved bythe relevant competent authority in the country of use must beused and in accordance with specified concentrations? Aresolutions replaced on a prescribed basis and recorded? Is footwearcleaned by all workers and visitors before entrance into a buildingand after leaving a building?MajorMustMinorMust9.9.7 Hand washing facilities as defined must be available at each site.Written instruction/display must be available to workers and visitorsrequiring them to wash hands. No N/A.9.9.8 Are foot brush/disinfectant or barrier footwear systems provided atworkers access points to each building as well as at the entrancesto equipment, litter and egg store? Are disinfectants approved bythe relevant competent authority in the country of use must beused and in accordance with specified concentrations? Aresolutions replaced on a prescribed basis and recorded? Is footwearcleaned by all workers and visitors before entrance into a buildingand after leaving a building?MajorMustMinorMustCC 9.8 Visual assessment of foot brush/disinfectant footwear barriersystems. Evidence of disinfectants are approved by competentauthority. Foot dips are discouraged. No N/A.CP 9.9 Are farm vehicles maintained in a clean condition? Is provisionmade for vehicles entering or leaving the site to be disinfected?CC 9.9 Cleanliness of vehicles on site and facilities to disinfect vehiclesentering or leaving the site.CP 9.10 Is smoking not permitted in any building containing birds or eggsbut restricted to designated areas?MinorMustRecom. 9.9.9Recom. 9.9.9MajorMustCC 9.10 Designated smoking areas to be marked. No N/A. MajorMustCP 9.11 Are detailed records of animal pest control inspections and Majornecessary actions taken kept?MustCC 9.11 Records of pest control inspections and follow up action plan(s). MajorThe farmer can have his own records. Inspections must take place Mustwhenever evidence of pests present. In case of vermin must havea contact number or evidence of in-house capability to controlpests. No N/A unless extensive situation with no buildings on farm.9.9.8 Visual assessment of foot brush/disinfectant footwear barriersystems. Evidence of disinfectants are approved by competentauthority. Foot dips are discouraged. No N/A.Are farm vehicles maintained in a clean condition? Is provisionmade for vehicles entering or leaving the site to be disinfected?Cleanliness of vehicles on site and facilities to disinfect vehiclesentering or leaving the site.9.9.10 Is smoking not permitted in any building containing birds or eggsbut restricted to designated areas?MinorMustRecom.Recom.MajorMust9.9.10 Designated smoking areas to be marked. No N/A. MajorMust9.9.11 Are detailed records of animal pest control inspections and Majornecessary actions taken kept?Must9.9.11 Records of pest control inspections and follow up action plan(s). MajorThe farmer can have his own records. Inspections must take place Mustwhenever evidence of pests present. In case of vermin must havea contact number or evidence of in-house capability to controlpests. No N/A unless extensive situation with no buildings on farm.©Copyright: EUREPGAP c/o FoodPLUS GmbH,Spichernstr. 55, D-50672 Köln (Cologne); Germany | Tel: +49-221-57993-25/-66; Fax: +49-221-57993-56 | http://www.eurepgap.org


EUREPGAPBENCHMARKING CROSS-REFERENCE CHECKLISTINTEGRATED FARM ASSURANCE | CPCCLIVESTOCK |POULTRYENGLISH VERSIONCode Ref.: IFA 3.0 BCVersion: 3.0-Mar07Section: PoultryPage: 25 of 29PY.10 HANDLING 9.10 HANDLINGCP 10.1 If beak trimming is carried out on farm, is there written justificationand evidence of correct procedures employed?MinorMust9.10.1 If beak trimming is carried out on farm, is there written justificationand evidence of correct procedures employed?MinorMustCC 10.1 Beak trimming is permitted on those units where injurious Minor 9.10.1 Beak trimming is permitted on those units where injurious Minorbehaviour is a problem. No more than one third of the upper Mustbehaviour is a problem. No more than one third of the upper Mustmandible must be removed. Beak trimming must only be carriedmandible must be removed and only “cold cutting” is permitted.out before the birds reach 21 days of age. The continuedBeak trimming must only be carried out before the birds reach 21justification for beak trimming, the method used and alternatemanagement control measures must be considered and regularlydays of age. The continued justification for beak trimming, themethod used and alternate management control measures must bereviewed within the VHP. Visual assessment of birds and veterinaryconsidered and regularly reviewed within the VHP. Visualhealth plans as evidence. N/A only if beak trimming not carried out.assessment of birds and veterinary health plans as evidence. N/Aonly if beak trimming not carried out.CP 10.2 Is any other mutilation of poultry also justified and regularlyreviewed within the VHP?MinorMust9.10.2 Is any other mutilation of poultry also justified and regularlyreviewed within the VHP?MinorMustCC 10.2 Veterinary health plan. N/A if no mutilations. MinorMust9.10.2 Veterinary health plan. N/A if no mutilations. MinorMustCP 10.3 Are dubbing (in male chicks), despurring, declawing and toe Recom. 9.10.3 Are dubbing (in male chicks), despurring, declawing and toe Recom.removal in broiler breeders not carried out?removal in broiler breeders not carried out?CC 10.3 Defined in Control Point. Recom. 9.10.3 Defined in Control Point. Recom.CP 10.4 Is beak trimming of female broiler breeders is not permitted. Recom. 9.10.4 Beak trimming of female broiler breeders is not permitted. Recom.CC 10.4 Defined in Control Point. Recom. 9.10.4 Defined in Control Point. Recom.PY.11 RESIDUE MONITORING 9.11 RESIDUE MONITORINGCP 11.1 Are routine residue sampling results and the resulting actions kepton farm?MajorMust9.11.1 Are routine residue sampling results and the resulting actions kepton farm?CC 11.1 Results communicated back to the farmer that are in excess of Major 9.11.1 Results communicated back to the farmer that are in excess ofMRLs must be acted upon according to an action plan. Cross MustMRLs must be acted upon according to an action plan. Crosscheck with LB.7.1.7. No N/A.check with 5.7.1.7. No N/A.CP 11.2 If a sample is found to contain a residue of prohibited substances Major 9.11.2 If a sample is found to contain a residue of prohibited substancesor an exceedance of the Maximum Residue level (MRL), is the Mustor an exceedance of the Maximum Residue Level (MRL), thefarmer and the veterinary surgeon for the production establishmentApproved <strong>Farm</strong>er and the veterinary surgeon for the Productioninformed?Establishment will be informed, and both must then inform theCertification Body. The matter must be investigated by theveterinary surgeon within 2 days of the test result and a report besubmitted to the certification body.MajorMustMajorMustMajorMust©Copyright: EUREPGAP c/o FoodPLUS GmbH,Spichernstr. 55, D-50672 Köln (Cologne); Germany | Tel: +49-221-57993-25/-66; Fax: +49-221-57993-56 | http://www.eurepgap.org


EUREPGAPBENCHMARKING CROSS-REFERENCE CHECKLISTINTEGRATED FARM ASSURANCE | CPCCLIVESTOCK |POULTRYENGLISH VERSIONCode Ref.: IFA 3.0 BCVersion: 3.0-Mar07Section: PoultryPage: 26 of 29CC 11.2 A report from the veterinary surgeon must be available. The mattermust be investigated by the veterinary surgeon within 2 days of thetest result and a report be submitted to the certification body. N/Awhere no positives above the MRL.MajorMust9.11.2 Report from the veterinary surgeon. N/A where no positives abovethe MRL.PY.12 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 9.12 EMERGENCY PROCEDURESCP 12.1 Is an emergency power supply source available for emergencyventilation systems?MinorMust9.12.1 Is an emergency power supply source available for emergencyventilation systems?MinorMustCC 12.1 Defined in the Control Point. No N/A. MinorMust9.12.1 Defined in the Control Point. No N/A. MinorMustCP 12.2 Is the emergency power supply or emergency ventilation systemtested monthly and records kept of these tests?MinorMust9.12.2 Is the emergency power supply or emergency ventilation systemtested monthly and records kept of these tests?MinorMustCC 12.2 Record of tests and equipment to be in working order. MinorMust9.12.2 Record of tests and equipment to be in working order. MinorMustPY.13 INSPECTION 9.13 INSPECTIONCP 13.1 Are workers on the production establishment able to demonstratecompetence in handling poultry in a positive and compassionateMinorMust9.13.1. Are workers on the production establishment able to demonstratecompetence in handling poultry in a positive and compassionateMinorMustmanner? Are any restraint carried out with due care and attentionto the welfare of the birds?manner? Are any restraint carried out with due care and attentionto the welfare of the birds?CC 13.1 Recognised training certificate or record of internal training, or Minor 9.13.1. Recognised training certificate or record of internal training, or Minorinterview/visual evidence. No N/A.CP 13.2 Are birds and the facilities on which birds depend, inspected aminimum of twice daily. At least one of these inspections should besufficiently thorough to identify any bird which has died or isshowing signs of sickness or injury. In order to ensure thisinspection is thorough, the stockman should walk withinapproximately 3 metres of every bird. Do records of fallen stockshow that checking is done twice daily?CC 13.2 Records of inspection and workers knowledge demonstrated atinterview. No N/A.CP 13.3 Are any bird which has difficulty in reaching food and water mustbe promptly removed from the flock and humanely culled?MustMajorMustMajorMustMinorMustinterview/visual evidence. No N/A.9.13.2 Are birds and the facilities on which birds depend, inspected aminimum of twice daily. At least one of these inspections should besufficiently thorough to identify any bird which has died or isshowing signs of sickness or injury. In order to ensure thisinspection is thorough, the stockman should walk withinapproximately 3 metres of every bird. Do records of fallen stockshow that checking is done twice daily?9.13.2. Records of inspection and workers knowledge demonstrated atinterview. No N/A.9.13.3 Are any bird which has difficulty in reaching food and water mustbe promptly removed from the flock and humanely culled?CC 13.3 Birds removed from flock. No N/A. MinorMust9.13.3 Birds removed from flock. No N/A. MinorMustPY.14 WORKERS 9.14 WORKERSMajorMustMustMajorMustMajorMustMinorMust©Copyright: EUREPGAP c/o FoodPLUS GmbH,Spichernstr. 55, D-50672 Köln (Cologne); Germany | Tel: +49-221-57993-25/-66; Fax: +49-221-57993-56 | http://www.eurepgap.org


EUREPGAPBENCHMARKING CROSS-REFERENCE CHECKLISTINTEGRATED FARM ASSURANCE | CPCCLIVESTOCK |POULTRYENGLISH VERSIONCode Ref.: IFA 3.0 BCVersion: 3.0-Mar07Section: PoultryPage: 27 of 29CP 14.1 Can the production establishment provide evidence that its workersare competent in the following areas: 1. Safe use of medicines. 2.Poultry handling and care. 3. Poultry health and welfare (includingrecognition of disease and abnormal behaviours). 4. Knowledge ofhow to deal with problems in areas covered by the StandardsManual. 5. When and from whom to seek further help?MajorMust9.14.1 Can the production establishment provide evidence that its workersare competent in the following areas:1. Safe use of medicines.2.Poultry handling and care.3. Poultry health and welfare (includingrecognition of disease and abnormal behaviours).4. Knowledge ofhow to deal with problems in areas covered by the StandardsManual.5. When and from whom to seek further help?MajorMustCC 14.1 Record of internal or external training and experience to showcompetence at inspection. No N/A.MajorMustCP 14.2 Are workers normally responsible for the inspection of poultry on a Minordaily basis trained to recognise all lame broiler chickens with Bristol Mustgait score 3 or above (or local equivalent)?CC 14.2 Record of training. No N/A. MinorMustCP 14.3 When automatic equipment is installed which could affect animal Minorwelfare, are stock persons able to: 1. Demonstrate an ability to Mustoperate the equipment. 2. Demonstrate the ability to carry outroutine maintenance. 3. Recognise common signs of malfunction?9.14.1 Record of internal or external training and experience to showcompetence at inspection. No N/A.MajorMust9.14.2 Are workers normally responsible for the inspection of poultry on a Minordaily basis trained to recognise all lame broiler chickens with Bristol Mustgait score 3 or above (or local equivalent)?9.14.2 Record of training. No N/A. MinorMust9.14.3 When automatic equipment is installed which could affect animal Minorwelfare, are stock persons able to:1. Demonstrate an ability to Mustoperate the equipment.2. Demonstrate the ability to carry outroutine maintenance.3. Recognise common signs of malfunction.?CC 14.3 Workers knowledge demonstrated on interview or a training record.N/A where no automatic equipment.MinorMust9.14.3 Workers knowledge demonstrated on interview or a training record.N/A where no automatic equipment.MinorMustCP 14.4 Are workers responsible for the management of the ProductionEstablishment, and for the delivery of the requirements for foodMajorMust9.14.4 Are workers responsible for the management of the ProductionEstablishment, and for the delivery of the requirements for foodMajorMustsafety, animal welfare and product wholesomeness identified in theStandards? Is manual named and recorded for the purposes ofaudit?safety, animal welfare and product wholesomeness identified in theStandards? Is manual named and recorded for the purposes ofaudit?CC 14.4 Record of named person with responsibility. No N/A. MajorMust9.14.4 Record of named person with responsibility. No N/A. MajorMustPY.15 HUMANE SLAUGHTER OF CASUALTY POULTRY 9.15 HUMANE SLAUGHTER OF CASUALTY POULTRYCP 15.1 When humane slaughter is necessary in order to prevent furthersuffering is it carried out promptly by a competent person?MajorMust9.15.1 When humane slaughter is necessary in order to prevent furthersuffering is it carried out promptly by a competent person?MajorMustCC 15.1 workers to demonstrate competence in the humane slaughter bypractical demonstration. No N/A.MajorMust9.15.1 workers to demonstrate competence in the humane slaughter bypractical demonstration. No N/A.CP 15.2 Are all birds that on inspection have a Bristol gait score of 4 or 5 (or Minor 9.15.2 Are all birds that on inspection have a Bristol gait score of 4 or 5 (orlegal requirement) humanely slaughtered immediately?Mustlegal requirement) humanely slaughtered immediately?CC 15.2 <strong>Farm</strong> to demonstrate the daily removal of all birds with a Bristol Minor 9.15.2 <strong>Farm</strong> to demonstrate the daily removal of all birds with a BristolGate Score of 4 or 5 and above and their humane slaughter. No MustGate Score of 4 or 5 and above and their humane slaughter. NoN/A unless laying hens.N/A unless laying hens.PY.16 DESPATCH AND TRANSPORTATION 9.16 DESPATCH AND TRANSPORTATIONMajorMustMinorMustMinorMust©Copyright: EUREPGAP c/o FoodPLUS GmbH,Spichernstr. 55, D-50672 Köln (Cologne); Germany | Tel: +49-221-57993-25/-66; Fax: +49-221-57993-56 | http://www.eurepgap.org


EUREPGAPBENCHMARKING CROSS-REFERENCE CHECKLISTINTEGRATED FARM ASSURANCE | CPCCLIVESTOCK |POULTRYENGLISH VERSIONCode Ref.: IFA 3.0 BCVersion: 3.0-Mar07Section: PoultryPage: 28 of 29CP 16.1 Are poultry despatched from the production establishment in acalm, clean and rested condition?MinorMustCC 16.1 Observation of workers knowledge and action as evidence. No MinorN/A.MustCP 16.2 Are all workers involved in the catching and transportation of birds Minormust be trained, competent and have received written instructions Mustof their duties?CC 16.2 Record of written instructions and training. No N/A. MinorMustCP 16.3 Is a nominated member of the catching team responsible for Minorsupervising the loading of birds into the transport vehicle?MustCC 16.3 Record of nominated supervisor. No N/A. MinorMustCP 16.4 Are the records of catching injuries made available to the farmer, Minorwhere monitored within the slaughterhouse, made available for Mustinspection?CC 16.4 Record of catching injuries and evidence of these being reported tothe catching team. Abnormal high levels of catching injuries mustbe reported to the catching team. No N/A.CP 16.5 Is no bird deprived of feed or more than twelve hours and water formore than one hour prior to loading for slaughter?MinorMustMinorMustCC 16.5 Workers knowledge demonstrated on interview. No N/A. MinorMustCP 16.6 Is the lighting levels adjusted during catching to minimise fear Minorreactions in the birds?MustCC 16.6 Workers knowledge demonstrated on interview. No N/A, unlesscatching team provided by the transport company.MinorMustCP 16.7 Are catching curtains fitted to the main doors? MinorMustCC 16.7 Defined in Control Point. No N/A, unless catching team provided by Minorthe transport company.MustCP 16.8 Are birds which are unfit for transport or dead not be transported – MinorPrompt euthanasia?MustCC 16.8 Defined in Control Point. No N/A. MinorMustCP 16.9 Are birds lifted or carried by the head, neck, wing or tail? MinorMust9.16.1 Are poultry despatched from the production establishment in acalm, clean and rested condition?MinorMust9.16.1 Observation of workers knowledge and action as evidence. No MinorN/A.Must9.16.2 Are all workers involved in the catching and transportation of birds Minormust be trained, competent and have received written instructions Mustof their duties.9.16.2 Record of written instructions and training. No N/A. MinorMust9.16.3 Is a nominated member of the catching team responsible for Minorsupervising the loading of birds into the transport vehicle?Must9.16.3 Record of nominated supervisor. No N/A. MinorMust9.16.4 The levels of catching injuries, where monitored within the Minorslaughterhouse and made available to the farmer, must be Mustavailable for examination by the Certification Body auditors.Abnormal high levels of catching injuries must be reported to thecatching team.9.16.4 Record of catching injuries and evidence of these being reported tothe catching team. No N/A.MinorMust9.16.5 Is no bird deprived of feed or more than twelve hours and water formore than one hour prior to loading for slaughter?MinorMust9.16.5 Workers knowledge demonstrated on interview. No N/A. MinorMust9.16.6 Is the lighting levels adjusted during catching to minimise fear Minorreactions in the birds. Does this include catching curtains to be Mustfitted to the main doors?9.16.6 Workers knowledge demonstrated on interview. No N/A. MinorMust9.16.7 Workers' knowledge demonstrated on interview and catching Minorcurtains fitted.Must9.16.7 Workers knowledge demonstrated on interview. No N/A, unless Minorcatching team provided by the transport company.Must9.16.8 Are birds which are unfit for transport or dead not be transported – MinorPrompt euthanasia?Must9.16.8 Defined in Control Point. No N/A. MinorMust9.16.9 Are birds lifted or carried by the head, neck, wing or tail? MinorMust©Copyright: EUREPGAP c/o FoodPLUS GmbH,Spichernstr. 55, D-50672 Köln (Cologne); Germany | Tel: +49-221-57993-25/-66; Fax: +49-221-57993-56 | http://www.eurepgap.org


EUREPGAPBENCHMARKING CROSS-REFERENCE CHECKLISTINTEGRATED FARM ASSURANCE | CPCCLIVESTOCK |POULTRYENGLISH VERSIONCode Ref.: IFA 3.0 BCVersion: 3.0-Mar07Section: PoultryPage: 29 of 29CC 16.9 Record of the manager/stockman signing of the birds for Minortransportation. No N/A.MustCP 16.10 Is a level well-drained loading area available for the loading and Minorunloading of birds, chicks and eggs? Is it clean, tidy and Musthygienically managed?CC 16.10 Defined in Control Point. No N/A. MinorMustCP 16.11 Is the manager or stockman responsible for the birds present at Minordepopulation, and ensure the flock is fit to travel?MustCC 16.11 Defined in Control Point. No N/A. MinorMust9.16.9 Record of the manager/stockman signing of the birds for Minortransportation. No N/A.Must9.16.10 Is a level well-drained loading area available for the loading and Minorunloading of birds, chicks and eggs? Is it clean, tidy and Musthygienically managed?9.16.10 Defined in Control Point. No N/A. MinorMust9.16.11 Is the manager or stockman responsible for the birds present at Minordepopulation, and ensure the flock is fit to travel?Must9.16.11 Defined in Control Point. No N/A. MinorMust©Copyright: EUREPGAP c/o FoodPLUS GmbH,Spichernstr. 55, D-50672 Köln (Cologne); Germany | Tel: +49-221-57993-25/-66; Fax: +49-221-57993-56 | http://www.eurepgap.org

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