Organic Systems Plan (MOSA)
Organic Manufacturing and Handling Practices (Transport)
NOS §§205.201, .272
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Procedures, processes, storage and equipment must prevent risk of commingling organic and nonorganic products, and prevent contamination from prohibited substances present in the facility. Procedures used to maintain organic integrity must be documented. Organic Control Points (OCPs) are areas in the production system where organic integrity may be compromised. Your organic system plan must determine where contamination is most likely to occur and show how contamination will be prevented.
56. In what forms are incoming products received? List all that apply. Dry bulk, liquid bulk, tote bags, tote boxes, metal drums, cardboard drums, paper bags, foil bags, pails, other.
Totes bags, tote boxes, pails, other.
57. If "other," explain.
Reusuable Produce Containers provided to suppliers pre-cleaned and sanitized.
58. How are incoming products transported? Tanker, trailer, common carrier, rail, self, other.
Self, other.
59. If "other," explain.
Organic certified supplier direct deliveries.
60. Who arranges incoming product transportation?
Randall Davis; Food Hub Manager.
61. How do you ensure that incoming transport units were cleaned prior to loading organic products?
Inspection by food safety manager and/or supervisor.
62. Is this inspection/cleaning process documented?
Yes.
63. Are incoming transport units used to carry any prohibited substances?
No.
64. Have transport companies been notified of organic handling requirements?
Yes.
65. Are organic products shipped at the same time as nonorganic in the same transport units?
Yes.
66. What steps are taken to segregate organic products? List all that apply. Dedicated organic only, pallets, pallet tags, organic product shrink-wrapped, separate area in transport unit, other.
Pallets, pallet tags, separate area in transport unit, other.
67. If "other," explain.
Organic only loads for self transport whenever possible.
68. How are in-process products transported?
In-process products are transported via cleaned and sanitized carts.
69. How do you ensure that in-process transport units are cleaned prior to loading organic products?
Daily inspection by food safety manager and/or supervisor.
70. Is this inspection/cleaning process documented?
Yes.
71. In what form are finished products shipped? List all that apply. Dry bulk, liquid bulk, tote bags, tote boxes, paper bags, foil bags, metal drums, mesh bags, cardboard drums, cardboard cases, plastic crates, other.
Tote bags, tote boxes, cardboard cases, plastic crates, other.
72. If "other," explain.
Reusuable Produce Containers provided to suppliers pre-cleaned and sanitized.
73. How are outgoing products transported?
Self.
74. If "other," explain.
N/A
75. Who arranges outgoing product transportation?
Randall Davis; Food Hub Manager.
76. How do you ensure that outgoing transport units are clean prior to loading organic products?
Daily inspection by food safety manager and/or supervisor.
77. Is this inspection/cleaning process documented?
Yes.
78. Are outgoing transport units used to carry any prohibited materials?
No.
79. Have transport companies been notified of organic handling requirements?
Yes.
80. Are organic products shipped at the same time as nonorganic in the same transport units?
Yes.
81. What steps are taken to segregate organic products? List all that apply. Dedicated organic only, pallets, pallet tags, organic product shrink-wrapped, separate area in transport unit, other.
Pallets, pallet tags, separate area in transport unit, other.
82. If "other," explain.
Organic only loads for transport as needed (dependent on volume and end customer)
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