Compliance & Safety
Food Safety & Certifications
Ahead of the compliance curve with annual audits, FSMA compliance, PrimusGFS-certified operations, and comprehensive traceability from our fields through shipment to the customer.
Compliance Culture
Ahead of the Compliance Curve
At Borders Melon Company, food safety is an integral part of every stage of our operation. Led by our Food Safety Manager, our program extends across growing, harvesting, packing, and shipping, with established procedures designed to maintain food safety, traceability, and regulatory compliance.
Our commitment is supported by PrimusGFS certification, annual third-party audits, FSMA compliance, and ongoing traceability and recall readiness.
Third-Party Audited
Certifications & Compliance Standards
Detailed overview of our certifications, third-party audits, regulatory compliance programs, and traceability practices across growing, harvesting, packing, and shipping operations.
- PrimusGFS Certification-Global Food Safety CertificationGFSI-Recognized Food Safety Certification
- FSMA Rule 204 TraceabilityFDA Food Safety Requirements
- Integrated Pest Management (IPM) PrimusGFS Module 9Foreign Supplier Verification
- Good Agricultural Practices (GAP)Growing & Harvesting Practices
- Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)Packing & Handling Practices
- Social & Ethical ComplianceCode of Conduct & Third-Party Audits
- Traceability & Recall Readiness2-Hour Traceability Capability
- Annual Certification & Food Safety CycleOngoing Verification & Compliance
PrimusGFS Certification-Global Food Safety Certification
GFSI-Recognized Food Safety Certification
PrimusGFS Certification-Global Food Safety Certification
Global Standard for Food Safety - Fields, Harvest & Packing
GFSI Benchmarked
Our Food Safety Management System supports food safety throughout our operation, with additional PrimusGFS certifications covering farms, harvest crews, packing houses, and storage and distribution facilities. Together, these certified operations support consistent food safety practices from growing through shipment.
| Audit Criteria Borders Melon Standard | Borders Melon Standard |
|---|---|
| Certification: | PrimusGFS |
| Certified Operations: | Farms, Harvest Crews, Packing Houses & Storage/Distribution Facilities |
| Audit Frequency: | Annual Re-Certification Cycle |
| Auditing: | Third-Party Audited |
FSMA Rule 204 Traceability
FDA Food Safety Requirements
FSMA Rule 204 Traceability
Food Traceability & Recordkeeping
Traceability Standard
Borders Melon maintains traceability records throughout our operations to support product identification, origin, movement, and customer destination. Our traceability practices support applicable FDA recordkeeping requirements for foods included on the Food Traceability List.
| Traceability Details Borders Melon Standard | Borders Melon Standard |
|---|---|
| Product Identification: | Maintained Throughout Our Operations |
| Product Origin: | Traceable to Source |
| Product Movement: | Documented Through Shipment |
| Customer Destination: | Identifiable Through Shipping Records |
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) PrimusGFS Module 9
Foreign Supplier Verification
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) PrimusGFS Module 9
Foreign Supplier Verification
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| FSVP Prgoram Details | Borders Melon Standard |
|---|---|
| Importer of Record: | [TO CONFIRM] |
| Foreign Suppliers Verified: | [TO CONFIRM] |
| Verification Method: | [TO CONFIRM] |
| Re-Evaluation Frequency: | [TO CONFIRM] |
| Auditing: | Third-Party Audited |
Good Agricultural Practices (GAP)
Growing & Harvesting Practices
Good Agricultural Practices (GAP)
Field Food Safety & Harvesting Practices
Borders Melon applies established Good Agricultural Practices throughout growing and field operations as part of our Food Safety Management System. These practices support food safety from field selection and crop production through harvest and field handling.
| GAP Program Details Borders Melon Standard | Borders Melon Standard |
|---|---|
| Field Selection & Risk: | Pre-Planting Evaluation of Growing Areas |
| Agricultural Water: | Source & Irrigation System Monitoring |
| Worker Practices: | Food Safety Training & Hygiene |
| Field Equipment: | Inspection, Cleaning & Sanitation Procedures |
Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
Packing & Handling Practices
Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
Packing, Handling & Facility Practices
GMP Standards
Borders Melon applies established Good Manufacturing Practices throughout packing, handling, and storage operations as part of our Food Safety Management System. These practices support housekeeping, sanitation, equipment condition, personnel hygiene, and appropriate product handling throughout our facilities.
| GMP Facility Details Borders Melon Standard | Borders Melon Standard |
|---|---|
| Housekeeping & Sanitation: | Cleaning, Order & Sanitation Procedures |
| Equipment & Facilities: | Inspection & Preventive Maintenance |
| Cold Storage: | Available Based on Handling & Distribution Needs |
| Personnel Practices: | Food Safety Training & Hygiene |
Social & Ethical Compliance
Code of Conduct & Third-Party Audits
Social & Ethical Compliance
Social, Ethical & Labor Standards
Third-Party Reviewed
Borders Melon participates in third-party social responsibility auditing to evaluate labor standards, health and safety, environmental practices, and business ethics.
| Social Responsibility Details Borders Melon Standard | Borders Melon Standard |
|---|---|
| Audit Framework: | Third-Party Social Responsibility Audits |
| Areas Assessed: | Labor, Health & Safety, Environment & Business Ethics |
| Assessment: | Independent Third-Party Review |
| Management Approach: | Policies, Training, Monitoring & Continuous Improvement |
Traceability & Recall Readiness
2-Hour Traceability Capability
Annual Certification & Food Safety Cycle
Ongoing Verification & Compliance
Annual Certification & Food Safety Cycle
Continuous Food Safety Management
Our food safety program operates on a continuous, year-round cycle. This includes agricultural water monitoring and testing, harvest and field food safety practices, employee training and hygiene, internal verification activities, and annual third-party certification audits.
| 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 |