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Produce Safety Rule Exemptions Flow Chart

Graphic discussion of farming activities and produce covered in the Produce Safety Rule under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), key requirements, possible exemptions, and deadlines for compliance.
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Updated:
September 11, 2017

Produce Safety Rule Exemptions Flow Chart

At least some of my produce crops are covered under the Produce Safety Rule. Am I eligible for any exemptions?

Download the chart using the "Download PDF" link at the top of the page.

For more info, visit Penn State Extension's Food Safety Modernization Act web page.

This information is for educational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice.

Luke LaBorde, Ph.D.
Luke LaBorde, Ph.D.
Professor of Food Science
Expertise
  • Tracking Listeria monocytogenes in produce production, packing, and processing environments
  • Food safety validation of mushroom growing, packing, and processing procedures
  • Farm food safety, Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) training
  • Hazards Analysis and Risk Based Preventive Controls (HACCP) training
  • Technical assistance to home and commercial food processors
  • Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)
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