What are the LGMA Food Safety Practices?
At the heart of the LGMA program is the mandatory audit system that certifies member companies are implementing food safety practices developed by university and industry scientists, food safety experts, farmers, shippers and processors. These food safety practices were also reviewed by state and federal government health agencies. (The food safety practices can be found on this website in the resources section). This set of food safety practices has been accepted by the LGMA and all LGMA member companies are subject to mandatory government audits on a regular, but random basis to ensure that the LGMA-accepted food safety practices are being implemented. The food safety practices cover five key areas: General Requirements Member companies are required to have a complete food safety compliance plan, an up-to-date list of growers, and a written traceback program. Environmental Assessments Pre-season and pre-harvest assessments are required to make sure conditions that can affect food saf
