Do PMPs require dedicated equipment?
Dedicated equipment is machinery that is solely used for plants producing pharmaceutical proteins and not for any other plants or crops. APHIS permit conditions require dedicated equipment to be used for planting and harvesting for the duration of the growing season for the pharmaceutical plants. This includes harvesters and planters. Tractors or tillage equipment can be used in other fields following APHIS-approved cleaning procedures. Additionally, dedicated facilities for the storage of equipment and regulated articles for the duration of the field test are required. Dedicated equipment can be decommissioned after a thorough cleansing process that has been approved by APHIS.
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