New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules
Agr - Commissioner, Department of Agriculture, Markets, and Food
Chapter Agr 3900 - PRODUCE SAFETY FARM INSPECTIONS
Part Agr 3901 - FARM INSPECTONS
Section Agr 3901.05 - Inspections

Universal Citation: NH Admin Rules Agr 3901.05

Current through Register No. 12, March 21, 2024

(a) The department shall conduct farm inspections pursuant to RSA 426-A:4.

(b) Initial inspections shall be conducted:

(1) On farms whose farming practices include covered activity as defined in 21 C.F.R. Part 112.3, 2016;

(2) As the first regulatory inspection activity to evaluate compliance with applicable regulations;

(3) With afocus on education unless egregious conditions are observed; and

(4) When covered produce is being grown, harvested, packed, or held for distribution.

(c) Routine inspections shall be conducted:

(1) On farms whose farming practices include covered activity as defined in 21 C.F.R. Part 112.3, 2016;

(2) When covered produce is being grown, harvested, packed, and held for distribution; and

(3) Once every 3 years on or after the date of initial inspection.

(d) Follow-up inspections shall be conducted:

(1) To review changes in farming practices, or recordkeeping, on a farm, when noncompliance was noted during a routine inspection; and

(2) Within 30 days from the date received, of a written notification to the farm.

(e) For-cause inspections shall be conducted in response to a specific issue or produce safety concern, such as an outbreak, reported complaint, or recall.

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