Annual Certification & Food Safety Cycle
CONTINUOUS FOOD SAFETY
Year-Round Food Safety Management
Food safety is a continuous, year-round commitment at Borders Melon Company. Our Food Safety Management System includes hazard analysis, agricultural water management, harvest and field practices, worker training and hygiene, and ongoing verification throughout our operations.
Our HACCP plan is reviewed and updated annually, while our PrimusGFS-certified operations undergo annual third-party audits and re-certification.
Core Compliance Pillars
Harvest & Field Practices
Pre-harvest and harvest practices include field observations, evaluation of potential contamination risks, and routine inspection of harvesting and packing equipment and food-contact surfaces.
Agricultural Water Management
Agricultural water sources and distribution systems are routinely monitored and evaluated for potential food safety risks, with water testing conducted according to source type and established food safety procedures.
Worker Training & Hygiene
Employees and harvest crews receive food safety and hygiene training appropriate to their responsibilities, with ongoing reinforcement of proper practices throughout the season.
Hazard Analysis & HACCP
Our hazard analysis and HACCP plan provide a structured approach to identifying and controlling food safety risks throughout our operations.
Annual Certification & Food Safety Cycle
| Food Safety Program Details Borders Melon Standard | Borders Melon Standard |
|---|---|
| Certification Cycle: | Annual Re-Certification |
| Water Management: | Monitoring & Testing Based on Source Type |
| Training: | Food Safety & Hygiene Training |
| Safety Management: | Food Safety Manager & HACCP Program |