COMMITTEE DRAFT UGANDA 
STANDARD  
 CDUS 923  
First Edition  
2013 -03-25 
 
 
 Reference number  
CDUS 923: 2013  
© UNBS 20 13  
  
Code of  Practice for Horticulture Industry  
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 Contents   Page 
1 Scope  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................ 1 
2 Normative references  ................................ ................................ ................................ ....................... 1 
3 Terms and definitions  ................................ ................................ ................................ ...................... 1 
4 PRODUCT ORIGIN AND  TRACEABILITY  ................................ ................................ ......................... 5 
4.1 Choice of variety or rootstock  ................................ ................................ ................................ ......... 5 
4.2 Pest and diseases  ................................ ................................ ................................ ............................ 6 
4.3 Seed treatments and dressings  ................................ ................................ ................................ .......6 
4.4 Nursery stock  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ...6 
4.5 Genetically modified organisms (GMOs)  ................................ ................................ ........................ 7 
4.6 Input procurement  ................................ ................................ ................................ ............................ 7 
4.7 Traceability  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .......7 
4.7.1  General ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .............. 7 
4.8 Record keeping and Documentation  ................................ ................................ ............................... 7 
5 SITE HISTORY AND MANAGEMENT  ................................ ................................ ................................ 9 
5.1 Site selection  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ....9 
5.2 Rotations  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ........  10 
5.3 Soil and substrate management  ................................ ................................ ................................ .... 10 
5.4 Soil erosion  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ..... 10 
5.5 Soil fumigation  ................................ ................................ ................................ ...............................  10 
5.6 Substrates ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ....... 11 
5.7 Fertilizer use  ................................ ................................ ..........................  Error! Bookmark not defined.  
5.7.1  Advice on qua ntity and type of fertilizer  ................................ ..............  Error! Bookmark not defined.  
5.8 Records of application  ................................ ................................ ..........  Error! Bookmark not defined.  
5.9 Application machinery  ................................ ................................ ..........  Error! Bookmark not defined.  
5.10  Nutrient requirements  ................................ ................................ ...........  Error! Bookmark not defined.  
5.11  Timing and  frequency  ................................ ................................ ...........  Error! Bookmark not defined.  
5.12  Fertilizer storage  ................................ ................................ ...................  Error! Bookmark not  defined.  
5.13  Organic fertilizers  ................................ ................................ ................................ ...........................  11 
5.14A  Inorganic fertilizers  ................................ ................................ ................................ ........................  11 
5.15  Irrigation and fertigation  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................  11 
5.16  Irrigation and fertigation method  ................................ ................................ ................................ ... 12 
5.17  Quality of irrigation water  ................................ ................................ ................................ ..............  12 
6 CHEMICAL STORAGE, USAGE AND SAFE HANDLING  ................................ ................................  12 
6.2 Records of application  ................................ ................................ ................................ ...................  13 
6.6 Fertilizer storage  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ... 14 
6.7 Crop protection  ................................ ................................ ................................ ..............................  14 
6.8 B Resistance management  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................  15 
6.9B  Weather  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ...........  15 
6.10A Procurement of pesticides  ................................ ................................ ................................ ...............  15 
6.11  Transport of pesticides and hazardous chemicals  ................................ ................................ ....... 15 
6.12  Storage of pesticide and hazardous chemicals  ................................ ................................ ............  16 
6.13  Choice of  chemicals  ................................ ................................ ................................ .......................  16 
6.14  Dispensing of pesticides and hazardous chemicals  ................................ ................................ .... 17 
6.15  Advice on quantity and type of pesticide  ................................ ................................ ......................  17 
6.16  Application of pesticides and protection of workers  ................................ ................................ .... 17 
6.17  Records of application  ................................ ................................ ................................ ...................  18 
6.18  Pre-harvest intervals  ................................ ................................ ................................ ......................  19 
6.19A  Application equipment  ................................ ................................ ................................ ...................  19 
6.20   Disposal of surplus appl ication mix  ................................ ................................ .............................  19 
6.21  Empty crop protection products containers  ................................ ................................ .................  20 
6.22B  obsolete (expired) crop protection products  ................................ ................................ ................  20 CDUS 923 : 2013  
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 6.23  Pesticide residue analysis  ................................ ................................ ................................ .............  20 
7 HARVEST AND POST -HARVEST HANDLING OF PRODUCT  ................................ ........................  20 
7.1 Harvesting hygiene  ................................ ................................ ................................ ........................  20 
7.2 Packaging and harvesting containers on farm  ................................ ................................ .............  21 
7.3 Pack house premise s ................................ ................................ ................................ .....................  21 
7.4 Construction of pack house  ................................ ................................ ................................ ..........  21 
7.5A  Forklift  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ............  22 
7.6A  Incompatible goods  ................................ ................................ ................................ .......................  22 
8 Environmental management  ................................ ................................ ................................ ..........  22 
8.1 Environmental impact assessment  ................................ ................................ ...............................  22 
8.2 Waste and pollution management, recycling and re -use ................................ .............................  22 
9 HEALTH AND HYGIENE  ................................ ................................ ................................ .................  23 
9.1 Health  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ..............  23 
9.2 Safety measures  ................................ ................................ ................................ .............................  24 
9.3 Produce receipt  ................................ ................................ ................................ ..............................  25 
9.4 Produce inspection  ................................ ................................ ................................ ........................  25 
9.5 Quality control  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................  26 
9.6 Produce handling  ................................ ................................ ................................ ...........................  26 
9.7 Packhouse hygiene  ................................ ................................ ................................ ........................  26 
9.8 Personal hygiene  ................................ ................................ ..................  Error! Bookmark not defined.  
9.10  Post -harvest washing  ................................ ................................ ................................ ....................  27 
9.11  Post -harvest treatments  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................  27 
9.12  Waste disposal  ................................ ................................ ................................ ...............................  27 
9.13  Cold chain facilities  ................................ ................................ ................................ ........................  28 
9.14  Packaging material ................................ ................................ ................................ .........................  28 
9.16  Additional requirements for flowers ................................ ................................ ..............................  29 
10 LABOUR, EMPLOY MENT AND SOCIAL ISSUES  ................................ ................................ ...........  29 
10.1  Wages  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .............  29 
10.2  Work contracts  ................................ ................................ ................................ ...............................  29 
10.3  Work hours and leave days  ................................ ................................ ................................ ...........  30 
10.4  Pregnancy  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ...... 30 
10.5A  Summary dismissal  ................................ ................................ ................................ ........................  30 
10.6  Workman's compensation  ................................ ................................ ................................ .............  30 
10.7C  Trade unions  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .. 30 
10.8A  Grievance procedures ................................ ................................ ................................ ....................  31 
10.9  Forced labou r ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ . 31 
10.10A Discrimination  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................  31 
10.11  Child labor/minors ................................ ................................ ................................ ..........................  31 
10.12  Out-growers ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .... 31 
10.13   Visitors ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ...........  32 
10.14  General workers health  ................................ ................................ .........  Error! Bookmark not defined.  
11 Complaint handling procedures  ................................ ................................ ................................ .... 32 
Annex  A (informative)  Pesticide product label requirement  ................................ ................................ ..... 33 
Annex  B (informative)  Restricted entry inter vals or re -entry intervals (REI)  ................................ ............  1 
Annex  C (informative)  First aid  ................................ ................................ ................................ ....................  3 
Annex  D (informative)  Flower preservative treatments  ................................ ................................ ..............  5 
Annex  E (informative)  Agricultural Chemica l register  ................................ ................................ ................  1 
Annex F  (Informative)  Hazards associated with horticultural production flow that could be armful  
to the consumer  ................................ ................................ ................................ ...............................  1 
Annex G  (Informative)  Maturity indices for evaluation of maturity in  horticultural crops  .........................  2 
Annex H  (Informative)  Storage temperature guidelines  ................................ ................................ ..............  3 
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 Foreword  
Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) is a parastatal under the Ministry of Trade , Industry and 
Cooper atives established under Cap 327 , of the Laws of Uganda.  UNBS is mandated to co -ordinate the 
elaboration of standards and is  
(a) a member of International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) and  
(b) a contact point for the WHO/FAO Codex Alimentarius Commissi on on Food Standards, and  
(c) the National Enquiry Point on TBT/SPS Agreements of the World Trade Organisation (WTO).  
The work of preparing Uganda Standards is carried out through Technical Committees. A Technical 
Committee is established to deliberate on sta ndards in a given field or area and consists of representatives of 
consumers, traders, academicians, manufacturers, government and other stakeholders.  
Draft Uganda Standards adopted by the Technical Committee are widely circulated to stakeholders and the 
general public for comments. The committee reviews the comments before recommending the draft standards 
for approval and declaration as Uganda Standards by the National Standards Council.  
This code stipulates the hygienic and safety requirements during the production, handling and marketing of 
horticultural fresh produce.  The standard also considers the safety provisions for consumers and workers in 
the industry.  The recommendations made in the code target quality production and marketing of horticultural 
fresh produce under appropriate environmental conditions.  
Legislation overrides this Code of Practice where relevant legislation is more demanding. The compliance 
level for legislation is a "Major Must". Where there is no legislation (or legislation is not  so strict), this Code of 
Practice provides a minimum acceptable level of compliance. No matter what the required level of compliance 
is in this Code of Practice, any applicable legislation that is stricter than this Code of Practice must be 
complied withi n the country where the producer is operating.  
 
The code will provide the basis for the certification of horticultural produce exporters.  
This code of practice has been developed to provide guidelines to producers and operators in Uganda so as 
to achieve a cceptable   standards and ensure globally responsible production in the Horticultural sector.  
 
Committee membership  
The following organisations were represented under the Horticultural value chain sub-committee of the Food 
and Agriculture standards Technic al Committee, UNBS/TC 2 /SC 4, during the development of this standard:  
 
 
 
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 Acknowledgement   
This standard was developed with financial  support  from Agribusiness Initiative Trust – Uganda in 
collaboration with Uganda National Bureau of Standards  This supp ort is hereby acknowledged  CDUS 923:2013  
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 Introduction   
Food safety  is a concern for people everywhere. Ensuring food safety and quality is essential to achieve 
improvements in human health and nutrition, which is the ultimate goal of food security. This is reflected in the 
Declaration of the World Food Summit, convened  in Rome in November 1996, which reaffirmed the right of 
everyone to have access to safe and nutritious food, consistent with the right to adequate food and the 
fundamental right of everyone to be free from  hunger.  
The government has a mandate to provide  an enabling institutional policy and regulatory framework for food 
safety and to carry out food control activities that protect consumers from risks arising from unsaf e food and 
fraudulent practices. Stakeh olders along the fresh horticultural value chain value chain also,  have the 
responsibility  to ensure that there is production and the delivery of safe food to consumers. This includes t he 
responsibility for the development and implementation of food safety  management systems which ensure that 
fresh horticultural value chain supplied and/or served are  safe and compl y with globally acceptable 
Horticultural produce safety guidelines . This process should be complemented with a public – private 
stakeholder parti cipation whereby , all key stakeholders are involved and their interests catered for and taken 
into consideration during the development of such guidelines.  
It has become important to demonstrate to consumers that Agricultural produce has been grown in a 
responsible way given the increasing incidences of food safety scandals in the recent past years : For 
example, market requirements known as GLOBALG.A.P have been developed and promoted worldwide to 
win consumer confidence and ensure that the fruit and vegeta bles entering the international markets are safe 
and of high quality.  Horticultural value chain entering into the International markets has  to comply with the 
market requirements including  phytosanitary standards  
This code of practice promotes the use of  skill and experience in a sensible way to produce horticultural fresh 
produce of the highest quality under conditions that ensure a balance between farm operations and the safety 
of people, flora and fauna and of the natural environment.  
The key objective s of this Code are to respond to consumer concerns on food safety, environmental 
protection, worker health, safety and welfare and animal welfare by:  
 Encouraging adoption of commercially viable farm assurance schemes, which promote the 
minimization of agro chemical and medicinal inputs.  
 Developing a Good Agricultural Practice (G.A.P.) framework for benchmarking existing assurance 
schemes and standards including traceability.  
 Providing guidance for continuous improvement and the development and understanding of best 
practice.  
 Establish a single, recognized framework for independent verification.  
 Communication and consulting openly with consumers and key partners, including producers, 
exporters and importers.  
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 Code of practice for Horticulture Industry  
1 Scope  
This draft Code of practice for the horticultural industry specifies  the requirements for the responsible and safe 
production of both edible and ornamental horticultural products.  The code also applies to the procurement of 
inputs and placing in the marke t of all horticultural products . 
Any clause in the standard categorized as ― A‖ indicates a major must requirement which shall be complied 
with. Any clause in the standard categorized as ― B‖ indicates a minor must requirement which must also be 
complied wit h. Any clause in the standard categorised as ― C‖ indicates a recommendation and is encouraged 
but not mandatory.  
2 Normative references  
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated 
references, only th e edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced 
document (including any amendments) applies.  
US 201 ; Drinking potable water Specification  
National Social Security Fund Act, Cap 222  
Employment Act 2006  
The Workers Compe nsation Act Cap 225  
Factories Act 1953, Cap 220  
3 Terms and definitions  
For the purposes of this standard, the following terms and definitions shall apply . 
3.1 
accreditation  
third-party attestation  related to a conformity assessment body  conveying formal demonstration of its 
competence to carry out specific conformity assessment tasks.  
3.2 
accreditation body  
organization responsible for assessing and accrediting certification bodies against ISO/IEC Guide 65 and that 
is a member of the International Accredi tation Forum (IAF) and is a signatory of the Multi -Lateral Agreement 
(MLA) for product certification  
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 3.5 
active ingredient  
the substance that kills, or otherwise controls, target pests. Plant protection products are regulated primarily 
on the basis of a ctive ingredients.  
3.6 
agricultural production unit  
a geographic area composed of fields, yards, plots, orchards, greenhouses, livestock building, hatcheries, 
group of geographic areas of restricted fresh water and/or restricted sea water activities and/or  any other 
area/location/transport used for production of registered products  
3.7 
antidote  
medicine given to counteract poison  
3.8 
Operator or Producer Group  
Candidate for certification that has applied or is in the process of applying for registration by  approved 
Certification Body  
3.9 
audit  
a systematic and functionally independent examination to determine whether quality and food safety  activities 
and results comply with planned procedures and whether these procedures are implemented effectively and 
are suitable to achieve objectives.  
3.10 
benchmark  
a measurable set of variables used as a baseline or reference in evaluating the performance of schemes  
3.11 
Benchmarked Certification System  
A certification system which has achieved its accreditation to ISO /IEC Guide 65 through an accredited 
Certification Body  
3.12 
biodiversity  
the variability among living organisms from all sources, including, 'inter alia', terrestrial, marine, and other 
aquatic ecosystems, and the ecological complexes of which they are par t: this includes diversity within 
species, between species and of ecosystems". Biodiversity is of main relevance during EIA and EMPs.  
3.13 
bund  
a barrier on the surface of the soil/ground/floor to prevent runoff, spillage and soil erosion  
3.14 
calibration  
determination of the accuracy of an instrument, usually by measurement of its variation from a standard, to 
ascertain necessary correction factors  
3.15 
certification  
all those actions leading to the issuing of a certificate in terms ISO/IEC Guide 65 produc t certification or any 
other internally accredited certification scheme.  CDUS 923 : 2013  
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 3.16 
certification bodies  
also known as conformity assessment bodies, are organizations which provide conformity assessment 
services such as inspections and certifications to operator s or producer groups for standards in context with 
the requirements established under the above Certiﬁcation guides.  
3.17 
cold chain  
the movement of fresh produce from the field to the end destination at the lowest achievable temperatures 
without damaging the produce  
 3.18 
compound feed  
compound feeds (which can be complete or complementary), that may be produced using any ingredients 
(except medicated feed/supplements) as raw materials but excluding the production of ingredients such as 
forage or grains (s imple feed materials), pre -mixtures, additives or medicated feeds (prepared feed 
supplements) etc  
. 3.19 
Contaminant  
Any substance not intentionally added to food, which is present in such food as a result of the production 
(including operations carried ou t in crop husbandry, animal husbandry and veterinary medicine), manufacture, 
processing, preparation, treatment, packing, packaging, transport or holding of such food or as  a result of 
environmental contamination. The term does not include insect fragments , rodent hairs and other extraneous 
matter.  
3.20 
Cultivation  
any agricultural action or practice used by growers to allow and improve the growing conditions of fresh fruits 
or vegetables grown in the field (with or without cover) or in protected facilities  (hydroponic systems, 
greenhouses).  
3.21 
consumer  
an individual who buys products or services for personal use  or resale.  
3.22 
concern  
an expert judgment on the level of threat to the consumer or the product of a particular hazard  
3.23 
concentrate  
the forms in which pesticides  are usually sold, mostly requiring dilution before use  
3.24 
contamination  
pollution by the undesirable presence of pesticides , pests ,off farm and on farm inputs such as irrigation water 
etc. 
3.25 
Critical Control Point (CCP)  
a point, step, or procedure at which control can be applied and a safety hazard can be prevented, eliminated, 
or reduced to acceptable levels  
3.26 
crop rotation  
A crop rotation system means that the crops on a certain plot are following other crops according to a 
predefined plan. Normally the crops are changed annually, but they can also be multi -annual. It usually  
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 followed for the purpose of increasing soil fertility and maintaining good yields and forms part of Integrated 
Pest Management (IPM)  
3.27 
Customer  
anyone who purchases products or services from a supplier  
3.28. 
dilution  
the addition of water to reduce the concentration of a pesticide before use  
3.28 
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)  
detailed study based on environmental assessment (EA) to determi ne the type and level of effects an existing 
facility is having, or a proposed project would have, on its natural environment. Its objectives include (1) to 
help decide if the effects are acceptable or have to be reduced for continuation of the facility or  proceeding 
with the proposed project, (2) to design/implement appropriate monitoring, mitigation, and management 
measures, (3) propose acceptable alternatives, and (4) to prepare an environmental impact report (EIR). The 
adequacy of an EIA is based on the  extent to which the environmental impacts can be identified, evaluated, 
and mitigated. An EIA is critically important for projects requiring a major change in land use or those which 
are to be located in environmentally sensitive areas.  
3.29 
erosion  
erosi on is the mechanical movement of the land surface by wind, rain, running water or moving ice resulting in 
the wearing a way of land or soil  
3.30 
food safety  
The assurance that food will not cause harm to the consumer when it is prepared and consumed accord ing to 
its intended use  
3.31 
fumigant  
volatile liquid or gas to kill insects, nematodes, fungi, bacteria, seeds, roots, rhizomes, or entire plants  
3.32 
greenhouse  
light structure with the sides and roof mainly of glass or transparent material for the growi ng of plants in a 
controlled environment  
3.33 
hazard  
 a biological, chemical or physical agent any other property that may cause a product to be unsafe for 
consumption  
3.34 
hazardous material  
 any material which, at specific levels, has the potential to cause adverse health effects.  
3.35 
Integrated Pest Management (IPM)  
consideration of all available pest control techniques and subsequent integration of appropriate measures that 
discourage the development of pest populations and keep plant protection pro ducts and other interventions to 
levels that are economically justified and reduce or minimise risks to human health and the environment. IPM 
emphasises the growth of a healthy crop with the least possible disruption to agro -ecosystems and 
encourages natur al and or non -chemical pest control mechanisms.  CDUS 923 : 2013  
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 3.36 
Manure  
Animal or plant materials which may be mixed with litter or other material, and which may be fermented or 
otherwise treated.  
3.37 
medicines  
substances intended for use in the diagnosis, preventi on, mitigation, cure or treatment of a condition or 
disease, including substances with effect on the central nervous system like sedatives and anaesthetics  
3.38 
non-compliance  
a control point in the checklist is not fulfilled according to the compliance cr iteria  
3.39 
organic fertilizer  
organic fertilizer s mean materials of animal origin used to maintain or improve plant nutrition and the physical 
and chemical properties and biological activity of soils, either separately or together, they may include 
manure , compost and digestion residues  
3.40 
packaging  
The procedures for protecting the products by a wrapper, a container, box or other suitable device  
3.41 
packhouse  
any facility for handling harvested produce without changing its shape or appearance  
3.42 
Potable water  
 water which meets the quality standards of drinking water as Specified in US 201.  
3.43 
Operators  
include s individual producers of primary agricultural products; farmer groups, associations and cooperatives; 
processors and packers; and trading c ompanies (including exporters).   
3.44 
Waste  
includes all items that people no longer have any use for, which they either intend to get rid of or have already 
discarded. e.g., household rubbish, wastes from production activities, packaging items, garden wa ste, old 
containers, shoes and clothes.   
4 PRODUCT ORIGIN AND TRACEABILITY  
4.1 Choice of variety or rootstock  
4.1.1A  The grower shall procure varieties or rootstocks which are certified from recognized or registered 
sources.  
4.1.2A  The propagules or seeds shall be certified  or from a recognized source and if  imported shall be 
accompanied with a phytosanitary certific ate issued by a recognized body.  
4.1.3B  Where sourced from own farm, the grower must observe the good agricultural practices for the 
respective  crop with emphasis on minimizing use of crop protection chemicals . The grower shall have a 
quality control system that monitors any visible signs of pest and diseases to guarantee the quality of the 
nursery stock produced.   
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 4.1.4A  When pesticides are used  on variety or rootstock , this shall be recorded indicating the product name, 
application dates and doses and the justification for use.  
4.1.5A  The produce shall be aimed at meeting the customers’ specifications.  
4.1.6A  The grower shall have a written agree ment with the customers detailing the variety, volumes and 
quantity specifications.  
4.1.7A  The accompanying documentation shall show that the nursery stock is fit for the  intended  purpose.  
4.1.8A  The f arm shall provide documentary evidence that the breeder s’ rights as per the requirements of the 
International Union of the Protection of new Varieties of plants (UPOV) are observed.  
4.1.9A  The propagation materials shall be traceable to the breeder’s seed.  
4.2 Pest and diseases  
4.2.1 A The grower shall select v arieties which are tolerant or resistant to commercially important pests and 
diseases.  
4.2.2 B Where alternatives exist, the grower m ust select varieties which have some level of tolerance or 
resistance to pests and diseases  of commercial concern  
4.3 Seed t reatments and dressings  
4.3.1A  Where and when seed treatments are used, the grower shall give justifications for their use.  
4.3.2A  Seed treatments shall only be used to prolong seed storage life or to reduce subsequent application of 
pesticides after germi nation.  
4.3. A The products used shall be recorded giving name, the target pest and/or diseases  and any other 
benefit  if stated.  
4.4 Nurseries  
Nurseries should  be evaluated for hazards . If the evaluation concludes that such hazards are at levels that 
may comprise the safety of crops,  control measures should be implemented to reduce hazards to acceptable 
levels. If this cannot be achieved by available control measures, growers should not use these nurseries.  
4.4.1A  Procured  nursery stock shall be accompanie d by a seed and/or phytosanitary certificate issued by a 
national or an internationally recognized body.   
4.4.2A  The farm produce shall compl y with the World Trade Organization Sanitary and Phytosanitary 
Measures (WTO -SPS) agreement and the  new revised ver sion of the International Plant Protection 
Convention (IPPC).  
4.4.3A  Inspections of plant materials shall be done at all entry and exit points by recognized institutions and 
shall be release d only if certified to be compliant.  
4.4.4A  The plants and all pr opagules shall be free of any visible signs of disease and pests. Whenever there 
are visible signs of pests and diseases, there shall be a written justification and the corrective action raised. 
Instructions of quarantine, fumigation or destruction if give n by the inspectors shall be complied with.  
4.4.5A  Suppliers of nursery stock shall give supplier quality guarantees which must be documented.  
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 4.4.7A  Growers  producing their own seeds shall show proof of seed certification process. Multiplication of 
seed shall be traceable to breeder’s  seed  
4.5 Genetically modified organisms (GMOs)  
4.5.1A  Where GMOs are used, their use shall strictly be in compli ance with both the local regulations and that 
of the importing country.  All the environmental  concerns and safety issues must be thoroughly addressed.  
4.5.2A  The grower shall have copies of appropriate legislation governing growth and use of GMOs in both t he 
country of production and that of the final consumer.  
4.5.3A  Production of GMOs shall be done in agreement indicating total volumes/surfaces with individual 
customers/consumers prior to planting and which must be in writing and the attendant documentati on done.  
4.5.4B  The grower must inform all his customers on his own developments relating to the use and or 
production of products derived from GMOs. Such notifications must be well documented  
4.6 Input procurement  
4.6.1A Procurement of inputs used in prod uction, processing and packaging shall comply with legislative 
requirements and customer requirements .  
4.6.2A  Procurement policy for seeds, propagation  material, pesticides, cleaning and disinfecting agents, post -
harvest treatments etc., shall be implemen ted by all staff involved in the procurement process. Procurement 
shall be done from reputable suppliers only.  
4.7 Traceability  
4.7.1 General  
In the horticultural supply chain, consumers and other clients require: information on production of the product:  
where, when, how, with what  components;  respect for t he technical specifications: adeptness , control, audits; 
crisis management: competence to find and withdraw defective or dangerous  products from sales points; 
assurance that the company produces in a so cially responsible way. Traceability is the ability to trace the 
history, application and location of any entity by  means of recorded identification.  
4.7.2A The operator  shall put in place a traceability system that addresses raw material procurement, prod uct 
process and conditions; byproducts generated; waste treatment; risk assessments; human resources; 
equipments employed; applicable standards and regulations.  
4.7.3A Traceability shall ensure that the consumer is informed correctly on produce specificati ons, origin and 
usage.  
4.7.4A Every unit of produce shall be clearly and marked from source (farm) to the point of sale such that the 
identification marks are not altered, adulterated or obliterated  
4.7.5A The operator  shall have in place a detailed and pr ecise process flow that ensures that every unit or 
batch of the produce received is clearly marked to enable the produce to be clearly traced from receipt 
through the handling process to dispatch point.  
4.8 Record keeping and Documentation  
4.8.1 Records sh all be maintained for a period at least  than two years.  Records and documentation to be kept 
in addition to those required by the laws  shall include:  
a) crop diary showing seed quality, rooting rate, variety name, batch number, planting dates, germination 
dates, date of harvest and other records related to the plant life cycle;   
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c) a list of personnel who have access to pesticide stores, those responsible for transport, mixing and 
handling of pesticides and records of their relevant tra inings;  
d) a list of all the chemicals used in the farm;  
e) a list of ―Hazardous‖ and ―Highly Hazardous‖ (WHO Class 1a and 1b) chemicals in use on the farm 
including source, application and disposal records classification . Information about Pesticide , product 
labelling requirements  are as shown in Annex A . 
f) all pesticide applications, time and date, details of chemicals used, active ing redients and toxicology 
ratings, location of the crop, weather conditions, names of spray men and supervisors, equipments 
used, do sage rates, crops and reason for use and re -entry intervals (Annex B). 
g) a list of spray operators indicating status, most recent attendance of a spray training course and 
records of the work rotation program, regular medical checks and medical checks (inclu ding blood 
cholinesterase tests )  
h) maintenance of the spray supervisor log book to include record s  of the sprayers protective equipment 
,and dates of issue   
i) all machinery including spraying machines shall have a log book, showing maintenance regular 
calibration checks  and dates of service etc.  
j) a record of daily amount of water consumption, all fertilizer usage, date, type, crop weather conditions  
k) an accident and incident diary shall record all accidents and emergency incidents such as spillage, 
poisoning cases, sickness, absence from work, etc and the remedial actions taken.  
l) Notices shall be posted giving emergency procedures in case of fire, spillages, contamination of 
humans or animals etc  
m) a list of first aiders , training given  and dates of training and certificates ; 
n) a record of disposal of expired pesticides, excess  pesticides, pesticide containers etc and a simple 
map of the entire disposal sites whether in use or not . In case of outsourcing the disposal agency, it 
must be certified  
o) a record of work con tracts for permanent and seasonal workers;  
p) a record of all the daily rolls for all casual workers;  
q) a record of all the monetary receipts in accordance with the pay roll and any receipts of payment of 
any kind.  
4.8.2 Precise and up to date records shall be maintained on the following:  
a) origin, nature and quantities of inputs, ingredients, additives, preservatives etc. used;  
b) Application rates and ratios of all inputs including the acreage.  
c) field operations from soil preparation through to harvesting;  
d) chemicals usage particularly related to application rates, dates of usage and pre -harvest intervals;  
e) nature,  quantities and consignees of all agricultural products sold.  
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4.8.3 For exporters who process own produce, precise records shall be maintain ed on:  
a) the origin  and nature and quantities of agricultural produce that have been delivered to the unit;  
b) the nature,  and quantities and consignees of products which have been dispatched from the unit; and  
c) the origin, nature and quantities of any ingredie nts, additives, preservatives, and processing aids 
delivered to the unit and the composition of the final product.  
4.8.4 The process control system shall also maintain records of important issues separate from the farm 
records.  These include:  
a) labour and w elfare records;  
b) Storage and handling  of plant protection products ; 
c) field handling, post harvest, pack house and packaging; and  
d) Environmental  management plan . 
4.8.5 A Growers/Exporters shall ensure that employees charged with record keeping are trained to do  so 
accurately and that they are adequately supervised.  
4.8.6 A Records shall be clearly written, dated and signed by a responsible person.  
4.8.7 A Recording of data showing non -conformity  with standards shall be followed up with a written corrective 
action  to be taken . 
4.8.8 A All records shall be available for inspection by authorized persons.  
4.8.9 A The grower shall undertake at least  one self farm assessment per year which shall be documented.  
4.8.10 A The checklist  in (Annex  H) shall be used to conduct a s elf-audit for this code of practice, which shall 
be documented . 
4.8.11 A All the non conformities  generated from the self audit shall be documented and corrective actions 
taken . 
5 SITE HISTORY AND MANAGEMENT  
5.1 Site selection  
5.1.1A  Farm plans and activiti es shall be drawn and done in accordance with Environmental Impact 
Assessments (EIA). Crop production areas shall be indicated in relation to staff housing, toilets, drinking water 
points, waste disposal sites, waste water treatment points, utility stores and social facilities.  
5.1.2A  The records and justifications showing the suitability of the site for agricultural activity shall be 
available.  Risk assessment shall be carried out.  
5.1.3A  Selection of land site shall be not close to an area contaminated w ith industrial, domestic, feacal or 
organic wastes. Untreated sewage water shall not be used for irrigation purposes.  
5.1.4A  A recording system shall be established for each field, orchard or green house such that each is 
uniquely identified with a code /number . 
5.1.5A  There shall be a farm plan showing the areas covered by each crop and all the agronomic activities in 
the areas.   
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5.1.7A Records of data showing n on-conformity with the quality requirements specified in relevant standards 
shall be followed up with a written account of corrective measures taken. There shall be a corrective action 
plan giving strategies on how to deal with identified controllable risk s in new agricultural sites.  
5.1.8B  The severity and probability of each identified risk shall be indicated as well as the measures to control  
them.  
5.1.9 A  The site shall be not used for agricultural activities when the risk assessments identify non -contr ollable 
aspects that are critical to health and the environment.  
5.2 Rotations  
5.2.1B  Where rotations are practiced, there must be a rotation plan or program, which shall be documented.  
5.2.2B  Where rotations are not practiced there must be a written docum ented justification for lack of the 
practice.  
5.2.3B  Rotations must be exempted where crops grown are perennial or where substrates are used.  
5.3 Soil and substrate management  
5.3.1 Mapping  
5.3.1.1C  Operators may prepare soil maps for the entire farm. A so il survey may be done and a map 
developed on the basis of the soil profiles and soil analyses.  
5.3.1.2C  Planning rotations and growing plans may be on the basis of the soil maps  
5.3.2 Cultivation  
5.3.2.1A A Good agricultural practice (GAP) policy shall be  maintained covering all aspects.  
5.3.2.2A The method of tillage of choice shall be one that preserves soil structure and minimizes soil 
compaction.  
5.3.2.3C Use of machineries that minimize the formation of hard pans is particularly encouraged on the farm . 
5.4 Soil erosion  
5.4.1B Growers must put in place measures and practices that minimize the risk of soil loss from the farm e.g. 
terracing, cultivation along the contours, use of cover crops etc. i.e. good agricultural practices.  
5.4.2A Agricultural activ ities on steep slopes shall incorporate anti erosion measures  
5.4.3A There shall be no cultivation on slopes greater than 35 %, along riverbanks, lake shores, or in 
designated water catchment areas.  
5.4.4B Soil drainage systems must be developed, well -maintained and adequate enough to deal with 
exceptional rainfall and run offs.  
5.5 Soil fumigation  
5.5.1B Alternatives to soil fumigants must be explored before resorting to their use.   
5.5.2B Use of fumigants must be minimized and when used there shall be ev idence for use including location, 
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shall be used in accordance with the prescription for purpose fit for use. Growers will keep up to date with the 
most current list of acceptable chemicals locally and internationally.  
5.6 Substrates  
5.6.1A Substrates used shall be certified by a recognized i nstitution as fit for purpose and comply with 
substrate supplier specification. All delivered substrate shall be accompanied with a certificate of analysis from 
a recognized institution. The grower shall demonstrate proper use by recycling substrate where possible to 
minimize waste. The substrate shall be traceable to an acceptable source and shall be not obtained from 
conservation areas.  
5.6.2C Growers who use substrates are advised to recycle them and there shall be documentation to show 
the suitability o f such substrates.  
5.6.3B Where substrates are used and recycled, there must be documentation on quantities used, recycled 
and dates of recycling. Recycled substrates should be treated/sterilized before re -use. If substrates are used 
but not recycled, just ification may be given.  
5.6.4A Substrates sterilization shall be done in an environmental friendly way.  
5.6.5A There shall be documentation to show the location of the treatment, the method of treatment, dates of 
sterilization, the active ingredients if a ny, the machinery, the operator etc. particularly where chemicals are 
used to sterilize.  
5.7 Organic fertilizers  
5.7.1B The use of organic manure must be encouraged for maintenance and improvement of soil fertility. It 
must be composted and stored in an ap propriate manner to contain the risk of contamination of the 
environment. This shall be in a designated area away from water sources.  
5.7.2C There may be a risk assessment before use of organic fertilizer considering the source and 
characteristics and ther e shall be documentary evidence to show that potential risks of disease transmission, 
weed seed content and method of composting have been considered.  
5.7.3C The application of such organic manures may take notice  of their nutrient contribution of NPK and be 
based on the nutrient management plan.  
5.7.4A There shall also be records on site, crop and date of application as well as the analysis results and the 
nutrient calculations of the organic matter.  
5.7.5B The analysis must  be carried out by a nationally  recognized laboratory to determine the content of NPK 
in the organic manure/fertilizer.  
5.8 A Inorganic fertilizers  
Inorganic fertilizers used on the farm shall have a fertilizer profile detailing chemical content.  
5.9 Irrigation and fertigation  
5.9.1B Growers must be conversant with the physical concepts of soil/water relations, which enable water 
requirements to be accurately estimated  
5.9.2C Water management may be supported by documentations on calculations of crop water requirements, 
and supported by  data records e.g. rain gauges, evaporation pan readings etc.  
5.9.3A All growers shall maintain valid water abstraction permits where applicable  
5.9.4B There must be a documented irrigation plan to optimize water usage and minimize wastage.   
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particularly of ground water.  
5.9.6B Records must indicate the date and volume per metre square of the irrigation unit. Where there are 
irrigation programs, the calculated and  actual irrigated water volume shall be recorded as well.  
5.10 Irrigation and fertigation method  
5.10.1B All growers must be conversant with the most water efficient means of irrigation and fertigation for 
their particular types of crop production. Drip ir rigation, mini sprinklers and other forms of direct water 
application to the ground surface and directly adjacent to the root zone must be preferred to all the other 
systems.  
5.10.2B Field personnel must be trained to recognize and rectify irrigation defic iencies such as pipe bursts to 
ensure remedial action is taken promptly to avoid water wastages.  
5.10.3A Irrigation/Fertigation water shall be abstracted only from sustainable sources. Abstraction shall be 
legal i.e. with the approval of the bodies mandate d to take care of such natural resources .  
5.10.4B Growers m ust Endeavour to collect rainwater and recycle water used within their farms to reduce 
reliance on natural sources.  
5.11 Quality of irrigation water  
5.11.1A There shall be a complete and regular r isk assessment of irrigation/fertigation water preferably 
annually and shall encompass potential microbiological, chemical or physical pollution of the water sources.  
5.11.2B The analysis  must  be performed by a laboratory of known and recognized competence . The results of 
such analyses shall be well documented and where corrective actions are recommended, the nature of the 
corrective actions must be stated, documented and acted upon.  
5.11.3B Any adverse results obtained must be acted upon and the corrective  actions well documented.  
5.11.4A The analysis of  quality of the water both at the intake and exit points shall be done on a regular basis 
(at least every three months) and the quality records kept. Determination of the contaminants, types and 
amounts pres ent in the water supply and, where applicable, in the runoff water shall be considered as a basic 
step in developing a management plan.  
5.11.5A Water used in hydroponic culture should be changed frequently, or if recycled, should be treated to 
minimize mi crobial and chemical contamination.  
5.11.6A Water delivery systems shall be maintained and cleaned, as appropriate, to prevent microbial 
contamination of water.  
5.11.7A Selection of land site shall not be in the proximity to an area contamina ted by indus trial, domestic, 
feacal or organic wastes. Untreated sewage water shall not be used for irrigation purposes.  
5.11.8C Construction and maintenance of artificial wetlands is encouraged as they provide very efficient and 
cost effective cleaning and decontamin ation of wastewater.  
6 CHEMICAL  STORAGE, USAGE AND SAFE HANDLING  
Employers shall ensure that employees are given information, instruction, training and guidance to carry out 
their work and to be aware of the risks to health from exposure to chemicals, pest icides, etc. and the 
precautions to be taken.  
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 6.1.1.A A written fertilizer plan shall be developed. Chemical fertilizers shall be applied selectively and only on 
the basis of careful observation of the crop together with soil and, where necessary / Organic fertilizers and 
composted waste shall be used for the improvement of the soil.  
6.1.2A No fertilizer organic or inorganic shall be applied within six metres of any water channel or source.  
6.1.3A There shall be no direct drainage to any water source of runoff  water from land where fertilizer has 
been applied.  
6.1.4B The person in charge of fertilizer application and the operators shall be of good competence on 
matters relating to fertilizers and fertilizer use.  
6.1.5A  There shall be proo f of that competence and where proof of competence is lacking training shall be 
given by qualified advisors.  
6.2 Records of application  
6.2.1B  Records of fertilizer application shall detail the geographical areas, name and reference of the field, 
orchard o r green house where the crop is located.  The dates of application, trade name and type of fertilizer, 
amounts applied, type of machinery used for the application and method of application and the name of the 
operator shall also be recorded.  
6.2.2A  A work i nstruction for the fertilizer application shall be clearly written and signed by a competent 
person able to interpret the crop soil analysis. The instruction shall indicate who, when, where and how to 
apply. Documents of the exact amounts applied shall be signed by a supervising authority.  
6.3A Application machinery  
6.3.1A  The fertilizer application machinery shall be well maintained and calibrated regularly to ensure 
accurate delivery.  
6.3.2A All machinery, including spraying machines, shall have a log boo k, showing maintenance, regular 
calibration checks, and dates  of service.  
6.4 Nutrient requirements  
6.4.1C A cropping care plan may be developed to ensure minimum nutrient loss.  
4.4.2C  The grower may, based on the risk assessments and soil analyses, make a  cropping plan and 
fertilization program that aims at minimizing nutrient loss.  
6.4.3C Plant and soil analysis may be regularly conducted to evaluate the fertilization plan.  
6.4.4C  The application of fertilizer may be based on a calculation of the nutrient  requirements of the crop and 
on the appropriate routine analyses of nutrient levels in the soil, the crop or nutrient solution.   
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comply with the  fertilizer crop plan.  
6.5 Timing and frequency  
6.5.1B The quantity of fertilizer applied must  be calculated to optimize benefits and minimize nutrient losses 
and must  be based on soil analysis.  
6.5.2B The grower must  take into consideration the stage of g rowth of the crop as well as the weather 
conditions prevailing at the time of the intended application.  
6.5.3 B There must be a documented plan that covers the nitrogen analysis at the start and end of each crop 
or per site in a rotation program.  
6.6 Ferti lizer storage  
6.6.1A Fertilizer stores shall be placed on high ground so that accidental flooding will not wash fertilizer into 
any water . sources. The stores shall be located away from such water sources. Stores must  be made rat -
proof  
6.6.2A There shall be a well -managed fertilizer stock inventory indicating the contents of the store, types and 
amounts and which is regularly updated.  
6.6.3A Fertilizers shall be stored separately from pesticides, produce, food and feedstuffs, nursery stocks and 
any living quarters. It shall be adequately protected from weather elements in a clean and dry area.  
6.6.4A  Where stored together with pesticides, they shall be in separate compartments separated by a robust 
wall and be well labelled . 
6.6.5A  Fertilizers shall be stor ed away from concentrated acids, such acids should be stored separately in 
lockable rooms.  
6.6.6A  All hazard and risk areas shall be clearly indicated and correct hazard warnings posted in clear 
permanent and understandable forms in both English and Kiswah ili. The warnings signs be prominently 
displayed both inside and outside at the entrance to the store.  
6.7 Crop protection   
6.7.1A Growers shall demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the properties of the range of recommended crop 
protection products current ly available, chemical, biological and other forms of control.  
6.7.2A Management strategies to keep pest levels below economically damaging thresholds shall be devised 
using the most appropriate combination of biological  (use of natural enemies) , cultural,  mechanical /physical 
(scouting)  and chemical  (plant protection products)  methods. They shall be based on a thorough evaluation of 
the situation, taking into account  integrated pest management systems  
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 6.7.3B The presence of pest and diseases is predictabl e and control m ust be achieved by an integrated 
strategy. Consequently as part of a responsible approach, a long term strategy for control must be drawn up 
for each crop including:  
a) past history of infestation;  
b) indication of main threats;  
c) understanding and implementation, where possible, on non -chemical options; including rotations, crop 
hygiene, resistant varieties, cultural control and biological control;  
d) Understanding  that establishment of healthy crops reduces the need for spray and that excessive 
applic ation of nitrogen can render crops more susceptible to diseases.  
6.7.4A The implementation of the Integrated Pest Management on a preventative basis, where technically 
feasible and economically viable, shall be supervised  by a technically competent person.  
6.8 B Resistance management  
Products must be chosen to avoid over reliance or continued use of any single chemical grouping, thus 
reducing the emergence of pesticide resistance. The use of curative (systemic/absorbed by plant) products 
shall be considered  over prophylactic (contact) products, as the quantities needed to achieve control are 
substantially less.  
6.9B  Weather  
Pesticides must be not applied in adverse weather conditions such as wind, rain or during overhead irrigation. 
Spraying  during high mid day temperatures must be avoided.   
6.10A Procurement of pesticides  
Purchasing shall only be done for pesticides:  
a) Registered  by the MAAIF and internationally accredited bodies . A list of approved pesticides 
registered by the MAAIF  are shown in Annex E  
b) from licensed distributors;  
c) that are labeled  by the manufacturer  
d) The pesticides shall be accompanied with product data sheet.  
6.11 Transport of pesticides and hazardous chemicals  
6.11.1A Written procedures for transport of pesticides shall be developed and co mmunicated to all staff 
involved in the transport whether on the farm or on public roads.  
6.11.2A Drivers and turn -boys shall be trained in emergency procedures in the event of accident, fire, spillage 
and direct contact with persons. Proof of training by a recognized organization is required.  
6.11.3A Pesticides shall be not transported together with food, animal feed or general consumer goods. They 
shall be transported in a suitable, self -contained box or container.  
6.11.4A Vehicles used to transport pesti cides shall be provided with suitable equipment and materials to deal 
with emergencies such as protective clothing , fire extinguisher, sand, shovel, etc.   
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6.12.1A Only approved pesticides in original labeled  containers shall be held in the store. No other 
commodities shall be stored with pesticides . 
6.12.2A Pesticides shall be kept  in a separate room and shall be kept secure from children and animals, 
foodstuffs , fires, stoves or lamps. In the case of the cup boards, the shelf shall have a front lip to prevent 
containers from falling out on opening the doors.  
6.12.3A Large quantities of pesticides shall be kept in a purpose built store, separate from other buildings or 
section of a building that can be securely  locked. Plans of an approved pesticide store may be obtained from 
recognized institution.  
6.12.4A Notices in both English and local language shall be placed on the outside of the pesticide store. 
Notices and symbols indicating ―NO SMOKING, NO NAKED FLAMES ‖ shall be displayed both inside and 
outside, the pesticide store.  
6.12.5A Stock shall be inspected regularly and stock records maintained.  
6.12.6A Storekeepers shall receive training regarding the toxicity of pesticides, their storage, handling and 
dispen sing.  
6.12.7A Written procedures shall be developed for handling  the events  such as accidents , fire, spillage or 
poisoning  of personnel . These should be displayed  in languages understood by users in accessible areas.  
6.12.8A Stores shall be equipped with adequate and appropriate firefighting  equipment. Maintenance records 
on fire extinguishers shall be maintained.  
6.12.9A Shelv es in stores shall be made of non -absorbent and non -flammable material. Materials to deal with 
leakage and spillage shall be availa ble in the store. These  may include sand, shovel, broom and empty 
disposal bin.  
6.12.10A There shall be adequate washing facilities in or near the store.  
6.12.11A The store shall be banded to contain contaminated water used for cleaning or fire fighting. D rainage 
shall be directed into a sump or soak pit.  
6.13 Choice of chemicals  
6.13.1A Chemicals used shall comply with both the local regulations and that of the country to which the crop 
produce is destined.  
6.13.2A The growers shall  consult regularly and  be aware of any restrictions on chemicals used and shall 
have documentations on such restrictions . 
6.13.3 A Chemicals  classified as ―Extremely Hazardous‖ and ―Highly Hazardous‖ (WHO Class 1a and 1b) 
shall only be used in justified circumstances and where n o viable, economic alternative exists.  
6.13.4 A The technical person responsible for pesticide choice and application shall be of sound competence 
by training.  
6.13.6A There shall be written justification to show that the choice of chemical is appropriate  for the intended 
purpose  
6.13.7A Over reliance on chemicals with similar active ingredients shall be avoided where repetitive 
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 6.13.9A The application rate of pesticides per given area and the dilutio n rates shall comply with 
recommendations on the product label. Where a choice exists, a product that is safer to handle and ha s less 
environmental impact shall be chose n.  
6.13.10A There shall be documentation to show that the correct dosage  of the pestic ide for the intended crop 
has been followed in line with label instructions on calculations and preparation.  
6.14 Dispensing of pesticides and hazardous chemicals  
6.14.1A There shall be a separate area for dispensing of pesticides and hazardous chemicals fitted with:  
a) workbench;  
b) piped water supply  shall be within at least 5 meter s from the dispensing areas ;  
c) washbasin plus eyebath;  
d) accurate measuring equipment;  
e) suitable containers for pre -mixing of chemicals;  
f) clear marking on all equipm ent to indicate they are for use with chemicals only.  
6.14.2A Drainage shall be to a sump or adequate soak pit which shall be situated far from all water sources 
and not drain into riparian land. They shall be adequately marked or labeled . 
6.14.3A Adequate  and appropriate personal protective clothing and equipment shall be worn by those persons 
doing the dispensing.  
6.15 Advice on quantity and type of pesticide  
6.15.1A Recommendations of application of the crop protection products shall be given by persons,  whether 
grower or adviser, of demonstrable competence attained through training and the relevant documentation 
availed.  
6.15.2B Determination of the quantities must  factor in the velocity of application, the surface area to be 
applied and the pressure of the application system and the attendant documentations done.  
6.16 Application of pesticides and protection of workers  
The following requirements are  to be implemented by growers/exporters:  
6.16.1A All spray operators and supervisors shall be suitably trai ned on the application and risks of pesticides 
by a recognized institution or body.  
6.16.2A All spray operators shall wear personal protective clothing and equipment suitable for the task at 
hand and this shall be provided by the employer without charge. Spray operators shall not wear personal 
home clothing when spraying. Provision of secure well -ventilated storage shall be provided for personal 
clothing.  
6.16.3A Where WHO Class 1 pesticides are used, all workers involved shall be provided with waterproof 
overalls as well as appropriate respirators, which shall be changed regularly according to manufacturers’  
recommendations. Applicators shall work in pairs. Application shall be timed so as to avoid the hottest hours 
of the day.  
6.16.4A After applying pestic ides, spray operators shall remove all protective clothing and take a shower. 
Facilities for this including soap  and water  shall be made available.   
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area where the rinsing water can be channeled to a sump or soak pit. Protective overalls if continuously used 
shall be laundered after use  and stored in a hygienic well -ventilated location on the farm.  
6.16.6A All staff involved in the use and applicati on of organo -phosphate and carbamate pesticides shall have 
a medical checkup  at least twice per year but preferably every three months. Such check -up shall include 
sampling of blood cholinesterase levels compared with baseline level determined after a time  away from 
pesticide exposure i.e. a period of leave. The findings shall be communicated to the persons examined in a 
readily understandable m anner . Complete documentary records shall be available for audit purposes. In the 
event of adverse results, the doctor’s  advice shall be followed. Guidelines on organo -phosphorus poisoning, 
monitoring and treatment are available within the farm . Spray operators not applying these organo -phosphate 
and carbamate pesticides shall have a medical checkup  at least once a ye ar. 
6.16.7A All equipment used for spraying shall be regularly inspected, well maintained, calibrated and serviced. 
Any defective equipment shall be repaired and/or replaced immediately and be verified by a recognized 
calibration authority annually.  
6.16.8A Each application shall be accompanied by clear instructions on the specific crop location, where the 
crop protection application is to be done, the requisite dosage and the application technique signed by the 
authorizing officer.  
6.16.9A All workers with in the vicinity to be sprayed and not wearing protective clothing shall leave the area. 
Warning signs shall be displayed at green house entry points and field gates stating time and date of 
application, pesticide being used and indicating when entry will b e safe without the use of protective clothing  
6.16.10A Mate rial safety data sheets of all chemicals used shall be kept on file.  
6.16.11A Spray mixing and application shall only be carried out by trained personnel. No pregnant and 
nursing mothers or perso ns under the age of 18 years shall handle, mix or apply pesticides.  
6.16.12A Partly used containers shall be returned  to the store with caps and lids properly replaced. All returns 
shall be documented.  
6.16.13A Pesticides with a high leaching potential or high aquatic toxicity shall be not used within 200 metres 
of open water sources, dams, lakes, rivers  
6.17 Records of application   
6.17.1A Crop protection products application records shall specify the name and variety of crop treated, the 
geographical are a, name and or reference of the farm, the field, orchard or green house where the crop is 
located as well as the trade name, active ingredients of the applied products and the date of application.  The 
records shall also include the name of the spray men an d supervisors, and the reason/justification for spraying 
signed by an authorized technical person.  
6.17.2A Detailed spray records shall be kept covering the date and time of application, amount and type of 
pesticide, treated area, reason for application an d the names of the spray operators. Any incidents such as 
equipment failure, spillages of chemicals etc. shall be recorded. The  records must also give the name of the 
pest, disease(s) or weed(s) treated.  
6.17.3B The records must also specify the total amou nt of product to be applied in weight and or volume, total 
quantity of water or any other carrier medium or dosage in grams/litre or in any other form that is acceptable 
locally and or internationally for the crop protection product as well as the type of machinery used in the 
application of the pesticide.  
6.17.5A The pre -harvest interval shall be stated for all the crop protection products applied and the first 
harvestable date indicated  and recorded.  CDUS 923 : 2013  
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 6.17.6A A list of spray men or spray operators indicati ng status, most recent attendance at spray training 
course and records of the work rotation, program, regular medical chec ks and the cholinesterase tests shall 
be available  
6.17.7A A spray supervisors log book shall be maintained and shall include records of PPEs  
6.17.8A All spraying machines shall have a logbook showing maintenance, regular calibration checks, dates 
of service etc.  
6.17.9A An accident and incident diary shall record all accidents and emergency inciden ces such as spillage, 
poisoning cases , sicknesses, absences from work and the remedial actions taken.  
6.17.10A Notices shall be posted giving emergency procedures , contact  persons and institutions ( in case of 
fire, spillages, and direct  contact of chemicals with humans or animals ).  
6.17.11A There shall be trained first Aid Personnel within the premises and a record  of training  kept on file.  
6.17.12A There should be a record of Obsolete /expired) pesticides and empty containers. A simple map of all 
disposal sites  and or a license from registe red agency.  
6.18 Pre-harvest intervals  
6.18.1A The crop protection policy shall provide safeguards to ensure that only pesticides approved for use on 
the crop are applied in accordance with the label rates and pre -harvest intervals. Procedures shall guaran tee 
that harvesting cannot commence before the pre -harvest intervals have expired.  
6.18.2A The pre -harvest intervals shall be observed for the respective crop chemicals used.  
6.18.3A Regular audits and training shall be conducted to check consistency in th e process and emphasize 
the practice.  
6.18.4A For crops that are continuously harvested over an extended period of time, there shall be a plan for 
the crop protection practice that does not compromise pre -harvest intervals.  
6.19A Application equipment  
Meas uring equipments and facilities shall be adequate for mixing of the crop chemicals so that the correct 
handling and fil ling procedures as is stated on the label can be followed.  
6.20  Disposal of surplus application mix  
6.20.1A Written procedures for safe disposal of concentrate and dilute pesticides and empty containers shall 
be developed, approved and communicated to all those handling such chemicals. The procedures must 
include fail -safe measures to prevent pollution of ground water and soil from leakage  or spillage.  
6.20.2A Disposal sites for chemicals shall be at least 500 metres from surface water and at least 250 meters  
from boreholes.  (Research  more from  FAO guideline on management and disposa l of empty container)  
6.20.3A Disposal sites shall be secu rely fenced, locked and labeled with warning signs.  
6.20.4A If surplus mix is sprayed on untreated part of the crop, recommended dosage shall be not exceeded 
and the treatment recorded appropriately.  
6.20.5A If done on fallow land, it shall be legal and si milarly recorded.  
6.20.6A All disposal sites shall be indicated on the farm map.  
6.20.7A Personal protective gear shall be available for all staff involved in pesticide disposal.   
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6.21.1A All crop protection pr oducts containers shall not be reused.  
6.21.2A There shall be a secure storage point for empty containers and safe handling system to ensure non -
exposure to persons.  
6.21.3A The disposal system shall respect the legislation governing the same and shall tak e due regard to the 
safety of flora and fauna.  
6.21.4A If disposal services are contracted, there shall be documentation to show the same.  
6.21.5A All empty pesticide containers shall be triple rinsed and the rinsate shall be poured into the spray tank 
and the container punctured and crushed. Plastic containers shall be burnt in a high temperature incinerator.  
6.22B Obsolete  (expired)  crop protection products  
Excess or unwanted products may be accepted back by the supplier if in good condition and in sealed , 
original packing. There shall be documentation regarding the same.  
6.23 Pesticide residue analysis  
6.23.1A There shall be a deliberate effort based on risk assessment to minimize pesticide residues through 
periodical residue analysis. Pre -harvest and pos t-harvest sampling and analysis is highly recommended.  
6.23.2A The Exporters shall be able to provide objective evidence/records kept of such residue testing done 
by an accredited laboratory. Residue test records shall be traceable back to the batch/consi gnments, grower 
and to produce production site.  
6.23.3A The exporter  shall be able to produce evidence of residue testing and document the results of such 
analyses for at least 2 years.  
6.23.5A The exporter shall establish a written action plan in the even t of the Maximum Residue Level (MRLs) 
being exceeded  
7 HARVEST AND POST -HARVEST HANDLING OF PRODUCT   
Workers shall be trained and supervised closely to ensure that the produce is harvested in the right way and 
at the correct maturity or cut stage  (Annex G shows the maturity qualitative indices for evaluation of maturity in 
horticultural crops) . Training and supervision procedures shall be documented . 
7.1 Harvesting hygiene  
7.1.1A .The farm/grower shall have a documented hygiene procedure /protocol  for handlin g of produce 
premised on the basis of a risk assessment  and workers should be trained and evidence available  
7.1.2A  There shall be a regular risk assessment of the hygiene aspect of the harvesting 
procedures/operations.  (insert Annex on risk assessment / and another Annex on hygiene protocol ) 
7.1.3A  The containers, harvesting tools and other harvesting equipment that are continuously used must be 
appropriately cleaned, disinfected and maintained in line with the hygiene procedures/protocols developed . 
7.1.4A  A planned washing program shall ensure that  horticultural produce harvest containers are  easily 
cleaned,  and  are free from contamination.   
7.1.5A  Cleaning water shall be free from microbial contaminants, heavy metal or other foreign body 
contaminants and  where possible recycled  and treated before reuse through a constructed wetland.  CDUS 923 : 2013  
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 7.1.6A  Supervision  procedures and training programs shall ensure that all workers involved in handling of 
produce observe high standards of personal hygiene. Personal hygiene facilities including field toilets with 
hand washing facilities shall be provided and kept clean.  
7.1.7A  To avoid contamination of produce, field supervisors shall ensure that field workers involved in 
handling of fresh produce are in good health and that field workers with communicable diseases are not 
knowingly employed in fields operations. Employees shall be instructed to report to the supervisor if they are 
suffering from any illness either on arrival for work or during working hours.  
7.1.8A  Smoking, e ating, chewing and drinking shall be not permitted in the immediate vicinity of harvesting, 
grading, packing, or storage operations. Signs shall be displayed to this effect.  
7.2 Packaging and harvesting containers on farm  
7.2.1A Produce containers shall be  strictly for the produce and not any other use e.g. chemicals, plant debris, 
etc. Colour codes, symbols or any other means may be used to distinguish containers for various uses.  
7.2.1A Temporary or mobile holding or grading facilities  shall ensure that t he pr oduce is handled hygienically. 
Animals and children shall be excluded from the area. Records of inspection shall be maintained.  
7.2.2A  Procedures of storage and stock control of packaging materials shall be done in a manner that will 
sustain a high st atus of hygiene and cleanliness. Packaging materials shall be held in areas protected from 
rodent, insect and other pest access  and be designed to protect the packaging from any adverse weather.  
7.2.3A  Packaging material for food shall be of food grade qua lity and of such a design as to protect the 
produce from any contamination.  
7.3 Pack house  premises  
7.3.1A Pack houses  shall be subject to an environmental impact assessment (EIA) and comply with all the 
relevant national laws relating to working condition s including, fire, and electrical , mechanical and structural 
safety.  
7.3.2A Growers/ Exporters, who process and pack produce, shall do so in registered premises. Growers 
packing and processing their own produce  may do so as part of the licensed production process, where such 
processes are limited to their own produce.  
7.4 Construction of pack house  
7.4.1A Construction of the packhouse shall be such as to prevent the entry of domestic animals, insects, 
birds, rodents, etc. Effective control measures shall b e in operation and be fully documented.  
7.4.2A Floors, doors and wall surfaces shall be made of impervious, non -absorbent, non -toxic, washable 
materials, which are easy to clean and disinfect. Floors shall be durable and allow easy drainage without 
leaving  wet areas.  
7.4.3A Ceiling and overhead fixtures shall be designed, constructed and finished to prevent the accumulation 
of dirt, growth of undesirable moulds, shedding of paint flakes or particles and also reduce condensation.  
7.4.4A Windows and other ope nings shall be constructed and finished to prevent the accumulation of dirt. 
Those that can be opened to the outside environment shall be fitted with insect proof screens of appropriate 
mesh size.  
7.4.5A The use of glass shall be avoided. Where glass is us ed, there shall be a form of screening to prevent 
any broken glass contaminating the produce. All use of glass (windows, lights etc.) shall be recorded and a 
system of inspection implemented to ensure that any breakages are rectified.  
7.4.6A There shall be  a glass and hard plastics handling policy to govern their use within the premises 
whenever they are used.   
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 7.4.7A Lighting over inspection, grading and cold store areas shall be adequate to allow effective inspection of 
produce. All fixtures shall be prote cted to prevent the risk of broken glass contaminating the produce.  
7.4.8A The pack house shall have adequate ventilation. This includes windows, fans or air conditioners, as 
appropriate, in order to provide adequate ventilation, air circulation and temper ature control.  
7.4.9A The height of grading tables and other facilities for work shall be appropriate for the comfort of the 
workers.  
7.4.10A Loading and dispatch areas shall be roofed and proofed so as to prevent the nesting of the birds..  
7.5A Forklift  
Forklifts with internal combustion engines shall be not used in restricted spaces holding produce as they can 
result in spoilage of produce. Electric forklifts shall be preferred. Only fully trained operators shall use forklifts.  
7.6A Incompatible goods  
All non-food items e.g. cleaning agents, lubricants etc. shall be stored in designated areas away from the 
fresh produce and outside the packhouse. Incompatible products shall not be stored together to prevent taint, 
ethylene damage or cross contamination of produce.  
8 Environmental management  
8.1 Environmental impact assessment  
8.1.1A  Environmental impact  assessment and licensing to determine the impact of the intended farming 
activity on the environment shall precede the activity itself.  
8.1.2B The farmer or  investor must have demonstrable competence with regards to minimizing the potential 
negative impacts such as nutrient loss of the farming activity on the environment . 
8.1.3A  There shall be visible  and documented  initiatives to support environmental scheme s. 
8.1.4A  Operators  shall safeguard soil, water and air and ensure general conservation of the environment. 
They shall have written policy, practice and procedures in place to optimize energy uses and to ensure that 
hydrocarbon fuels and electricity are us ed efficiently.  
8.2 Waste and pollution management, recycling and re -use 
8.2.1A  There shall be a documented plan to minimize waste, redu ce pollution and recycle animal  wastes . The 
plan shall be implemented and confirmed by visible actions and measures  
8.2.2A. There shall be written procedures for the safe, hygienic disposal of rejected produce and rubbish. 
Under no circumstances shall organic materials from cut flower crops which have been treated with pesticides 
be fed to animals.  
8.2.3A  Wastewater disposa l systems such as soak pits or constructed wetlands are advised and shall be 
environmentally friendly , subjected  to EIA  and regular analysis done  
8.2.4A  All possible waste products produced by the farm processes shall be identified and documented.  
8.2.5A  Written procedures for minimizing and disposal of non hazardous waste shall be developed and 
communicated  to all concerned persons and relevant authorities  
8.2.6A .The fa rm and its premises shall be clear of litter. The premises shall have adequate provision s for 
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 8.2.7A  Burning of wastes shall be done  in a controlled manner .  Burning for hazardous material shall be 
carried out in an approved incinerator . 
.2.8A  Only approved non -ozone depleting refrigerants shall be used.  
9 HEALTH , SAFETY  AND H YGIENE  
9.1 Health  
9.1.1A Health  requirements should  be followed to ensure that personnel who come directly into contact with  
fresh fruits and vegetables  during or after harvesting are  not likely to contaminate them.  Visitors should  where 
appropriate,  wear protective cloth ing and adhere to other  hygiene provisions  in this code  
9.1.2A Potable water that complies with US 201 relevant part shall be available to staff at all times. Containers 
or outlets of water unsuitable for drinking shall be appropriately mar ked. 
9.1.3A Work station  shall be provided with sufficiently well stocked first aid kits and have personnel trained in 
first aid on hand to deal with emergencies (see Annex C). 
9.1.4A Written emergency procedures on how to deal with serious injuries requir ing medical attention shall be 
displayed prominently  with contact person or institution  
9.1.5A Changing rooms and workers eating areas together with sufficient clean toilets , hand  washing  facilities , 
bactericidal soap and shall be provided. Where tablet so ap is used this shall be unscented and bactericidal to 
avoid cross contamination between workers.  
9.2 Sick workers   
9.2.1A Staff suffering from any communicable diseases shall report to their immediate supervisor. They shall 
be not allowed to work on fresh  produce until a medical officer clears their condition and certifies them as fit to 
resume duty.  
9.2.2 A Members of staff working in a packhouse for edible produce shall have full medical check -ups once 
every six months and the records of the examination shall be well documented.  
9.2 3A Access to post -harvest handling areas shall be restricted. No unauthorized person /visitor  shall be 
allowed access to the packhouse. Authorized visitors entering the packhouse shall only be allowed in after 
briefing on the i mportance of hygiene and shall be provided with appropriate protective clothing. A visitor's 
book shall be maintained to record all visits to the packhouse.  
9..2.4 A Workers shall have ready access to flush toilets or pit latrines which shall be separate f or both sexes 
and adequate to their numbers. Pit latrines shall be not located on riparian land or near water sources.  
9.2.5A Adequate hand washing facilities shall be conveniently accessible to the toilet facilities and be kept in a 
clean and hygienic con dition.  Signs to remind workers to wash their hands after toilet use shall be in place  
9.2.6C Where possible, suitable rest rooms and a canteen with cooking, eating and storage facilities for food 
and drinks strictly separated from the working areas may be  provided by the employer.  
9.2.7B Employees whose work entails standing for long period must  be provided with facilities for sitting to 
enable them to take periods of rest.  
9.2..8C Farm health centers may provide  occupational health and safety training to the workers on the farm in 
addition to  family planning, first aid, basic health care, hygiene, accident prevention, preventative medicine 
and HIV/AIDS awareness.    
9.2..9B Employees  working with machinery or processes likely to cause bodily injury must be fully instructed 
as to the possible dangers and the precautions to be observed.   
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 9.2.10A  All machinery shall be fully guarded and well maintained. Records shall be kept of all machinery 
maintenance and servicing, where applicable.  
9.2.11A Precautions shall include safe installation and use of electricity and gas, special instructions on 
smoking and the disposal of cigarette butts, provision and regular servicing of firefighting equipment and 
regular fire drills for employees.  
NOTE  To ensure the welfare of wo rkers and out -growers all companies growers and exporters shall abide by the 
regulation of wages and conditions of Employment Act 2006, and any other laws which affect the welfare of workers.  
9.3 Personal hygiene   
Signs shall be displayed in regard to the following requirement.  
9.3.1A All sores and cuts shall be adequately covered with an identifiable -food type waterproof dressing:  
a) hand washing with  disinfectant  soap facilities, hot air or paper, not cotton, towels shall be available;  
b)  no powder shal l be used on hands as this may contaminate produce;  
c)  finger nails shall be clipped short;  
d)  protective clothing including overalls, head covering which shall contain all hair shall be worn at all times 
in packing areas;  
e)  clothing shall be regularl y laundered and kept in a clean and well -maintained condition and in an area 
separate from animals and separate from children's nappies;  
f) smoking, eating and drinking shall be prohibited in all areas of the packhouse;  
g) personnel shall be advised to ke ep personal belongings away from production lines and that: there should 
be; 
i)  no false nails, eye lashes or hair pieces;  
ii) no strong perfumes or aftershave;  
iii)  no nail varnish;  
iv)  no watches or jewellery except single plain band wedding ring;  
v)  no chewing gum; and  
vi)  no open shoes shall  be allowed in the pack house. Only closed shoes shall be allowed.  
9.4 Safety measures  
Workers’ Representatives and Management shall establish a coherent policy together for Occupational 
Safety, Health and Wo rking Environment that conforms to ILO Convention No 155 art. 4 and 11 as well as to 
international accepted health and safety standards. This policy should also include issues relating to the 
proper handling of pesticides and chemicals.  
9.4.1A Hazard analy sis critical control points should be identified and a  risk assessment or own farm 
inspection shall be made when determining the process flow and its associated systems. This assessment 
shall consider not only areas where health hazards to the produce may occur but also areas where quality 
aspects of the produce are likely to be affected. This shall include preventing contamination from foreign 
bodies such as pieces of string, glass, metal, hair, nails, knives, other produce etc. These assessments shall 
be documented and periodically reviewed.  (Hazards associated with horticultural production flow that could be 
harmful to the consumer are in Annex F)  CDUS 923 : 2013  
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 9.4.2A Machinery used shall be suitable for its purpose. Essential equipment shall be made available. It shal l 
be designed to prevent contamination of the product, be readily cleaned, well maintained and equipped with 
operational safety devices. Regular inspection and maintenance records shall be documented.  
9.4.3A Employees shall be trained on safety of equipmen t.  Training records shall be kept and available for 
audit.  
9.4.4A Readily available fire extinguishers and other appropriate firefighting  equipment shall be easily 
accessible and regularly maintained. Fire alarms shall be fitted to each floor above the ex it and there shall be 
evidence of evacuation drills.  
9.4.5A There shall be clearly marked emergency exits, which shall be fitted with fire safety break locks or 
remain unlocked during working hours.  
9.4.6A Relevant safety rules and precautionary safety mea sures shall be clearly displayed.  
9.5 Produce receipt  
9.5.1A A detailed and precise process flow that ensures that every unit or batch of the produce received is 
clearly marked in a manner to enable the produce to be easily traced from receipt through hand ling process to 
dispatch point  shall be in place . Such a system shall be monitored and reviewed periodically for effectiveness.  
9.5.2A The produce shall be received by trained and competent personnel capable of carrying out 
independent inspection of it an d deciding on whether to accept or reject (with a reason), or, accept with a 
provision for further sorting. The condition of produce at the time of receipt and delivery shall be documented 
to indicate unconditional acceptance, further sorting or rejection  
9.5.3A samples  for horticultural produce received  from out growers shall be periodically collect ed for analysis 
to verify the produce pesticide residue , food  borne microbiological contamination and heavy metals status  at 
receipt stage  .  
9.5.4A Records of  such analyses shall be maintained confidentially . The relevant authority  shall take action  
where the MRLs are exceeded.  
9.5.5A The receiving room for the produce shall be adequately lit and well ventilated to allow for physical 
inspection of  the produce  
9.5.6A Every unit of produce shall be clearly and indelibly marked to identify its source, such that its 
identification can be maintained throughout the handling process.  
9.6 Produce inspection  
9.6.1A Although inspection of produce for quality is a continuo us process in certain designated areas, 
inspection shall be mandatory at:  
a) reception  at the pack house ; 
b) quality -control during processing;  
c) final quality check when ready for dispatch;  
d) loading area.  
9.6.2A Final product check shall involve the following:  
a) identity of product, mark, lot/batch number, grower and/or packhouse identity, date and packing code;  
b)  essential information such as class, variety and post -harvest treatment;   
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NOTE  Operators shall provide documented traceability for produce and operations.  
9.7 Quality control  
9.7.1A The quality control department shall be within the vicinity of the pack  house and shall be equipped with 
the quality control facilities, equipment, proc edures, standards and records as required.  
9.7.2A All measuring devices shall have the necessary accuracy as required for inspection purposes. All 
equipment used for weighing, sizing, temperature monitoring or any other measuring devices shall be 
calibrate d regularly and records maintained.  
9.7.3A For each consignment, samples of the produce shall be kept and their quality and condition assessed 
and recorded on a daily basis for at least 2 days beyond anticipated shelf life of the product. Records shall be 
kept for a specified period.  
9.7.4A At least, six monthly audit of the quality system s shall be documented and made available for 
inspect ion by a recognized institution  
9.7.5A The policy and procedure of addressing customer complaints shall be documented a nd implemented. 
All customer complaints shall be investigated and where appropriate, action taken to prevent reoccurrence . 
9.7.6A Records of data showing non -complianc e with the quality requirements specified in relevant standards 
shall be followed up with  a written account of corrective measures taken.  
NOTE  Operators  shall ensure personal hygiene of produce handlers.  
9.8.7 Recall/withdrawal procedure  
Growers should  have programmes to ensure effective lot identification. These  programmes should be able to 
trace the sites and agric ultural inputs involved in primary production and the orign of incoming material at the 
packing establishment in case of suspected contamination.  
Growers information should be linked with packers information so that the system can t race products from the 
distributor to the field information that should be included are date of harvest , farm identification and where 
possible b the persons who handled the horticultural produce from primary production site to packaging 
establishment.  
 A detailed recall procedure shall be in place and evidence of mock recall records availed for self assessment 
and on farm inspection purposes  
9.9 Produce handling  
9.9.1A Produce at different stages of preparation shall be kept separate. The floor layout sha ll allow for a 
smooth flow of produce from reception to finishing area, with adequate separation of raw materials from 
finished products. Waste materials shall be removed regularly. Semi -prepared or processed produce shall be 
handled in specially designed free appropriate  facilities .  
9.9.2A Produce shall normally be processed on a "First In, First Out" (FIFO) basis unless there are quality, 
maturity or hygiene attributes identified for particular batches on receipt that indicate otherwise. Where 
produce is  processed on a non -FIFO basis, this use and the reasons for it shall be documented. Traceability 
of all produce shall be documented throughout the process chain.  
9.10 Packhouse hygiene  
9.10.1A Packhouse operations shall be geared towards implementing qual ity management systems and good 
hygiene practices (GHP).  CDUS 923 : 2013  
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 9.10.2A Routine and general cleaning procedures for the facilities and equipments shall be documented, 
monitored and evaluated for effectiveness.  
9.10.3A There shall be a documented  and up to date ri sk assessment  that covers the hygiene aspects of the 
produce handling operation.  
9.10.4A A hygiene procedure shall be implemented on the basis of the risk assessments.  
9.10.5A Workers shall have access to clean toilets, appropriate waste disposal bins and hand washing 
facilities in the vicinity of their place of work.  
9.10.6A Work tabletops, knives and cutting boards shall be of stainless metal and plastic construction only. 
These shall be maintained in sound condition and kept clean at all times.  
9.10.7A Workers shall be given basic instructions on hygiene before handling produce . The operators shall 
ensure that the workers comply with the hygiene instructions.  
9.11 Post -harvest washing  
9.11.1A Water for washing produce shall be potable and if recycled shal l be filtered and re -treated.   
9.12.2A Based upon risk assessments, water for post -harvest washing shall be analysed on a regular basis 
by a competent laboratory to ascertain its freedom from microbial, chemical and mineral pollutants.  
9.13.3B All waste water must where possible  be re -cycled through constructed wetlands  or use soak pit  
9.14.4A Records of data showing non -compliance with the quality requirements specified in relevant 
standards shall be followed up with a written account of corrective measu res taken.  
9.15 Post -harvest treatments  
9.15.1A Use of post -harvest treatments shall be justified and documented  by competent personnel . 
9.15.2A Use of post -harvest agro chemicals shall be strictly controlled and all such cases shall be recorded 
and used i n compliance with the product label requirements. Permitted post -harvest chemicals and waxes 
shall only be used if no alternative exists to maintain good produce quality. Express permission for their use 
shall always be sought from the importer of horticul tural produce in writing.  
9.15.3A There shall be a documented record available of all the current registered biocides, waxes and crop 
protection products for post -harvest usage on produce.  
9.15.4A The technically responsible persons for post -harvest treatm ents shall be one of demonstrable 
competence attained through training.  
9.15.5A The batch/lot of treated produce shall be appropriately documented as is the geographical area, the 
name or reference of the farm or produce handling site where the treatment w as undertaken.  
9.15.6A The exact dates of applications, type of treatment used for product application, the trade name and 
active ingredients of the products used/applied in volume or weight shall be recorded in the post -harvest crop 
protection products ap plication records. The operator name shall also be recorded in the same records.  
9.16 Waste disposal  
9.16.1A There shall be established written procedures to minimize wastage , for safe hygienic disposal of 
rejected produce and rubbish. Under no circumstan ces shall organic material from ornamental  crops which 
have been treated with pesticides be fed to animals.  
9.16.2A Wastewater disposal systems such as soak -pits or constructed wetlands shall be environmentally 
acceptable.   
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9.17.1B.Harvesting must  be carried out when it is cool and dry and at no time shall produce be left exposed to 
direct sunlight. Shade netting or similar provisions shall cover field collection areas.  
9.17.2A Recommended produce temperature, humidity and air comp osition shall be documented and be 
maintained at all times.  Annex H  shows guidelines for storage temperature  
9.17.3A Harvested produce shall be moved from the field into cool, preferably into refrigerated conditions as 
quickly as possible; Produce  tempera ture shall be reduced uniformly as fast as possible.  
9.17.4B Pre-coolers must be maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s  recommendations. The cold 
store doors shall be capable of being opened from the inside while the door screens shall permit veh icle 
loading with minimum increase in produce temperature.  
9.17.5A The cold stores shall be cleaned  disinfected, and, if found to be necessary by risk assessment, 
fumigated on a regular basis and records maintained.  
9.17.6A Transportation system shall incl ude facilities for maintaining produce temperature at the 
recommended level. Records shall be kept at every phase of dispatch. Refrigerated transport is highly 
recommended.  
9.17.7A Equipments in the cold chain  for temperature measurement with the required calibration status  shall 
be in place to provide regular monitoring. Situations outside normal holding temperatures shall be reacted to 
and corrected as fast as possible. Records shall be kept of all of the monitoring results and any corrective 
actions take n  
9.17.8A Produce handlers such as drivers and freight forwarders shall receive written instructions on 
maintaining temperature levels.  
9.18 Packaging material  
9.18.1A Growers and exporters shall ensure packaging and other materials in contact with the pr oduce do not 
cause contamination. Packaging material shall be of food grade quality and of such a design as to protect the 
produce from any contamination  and to protect produce from damage  
9.18.2A Procedures of storage and stock control of packaging materi als shall be done in a manner that will 
sustain a high status of hygiene and cleanliness. Packaging shall be held in areas protected from rodent, 
insect and other pest access  and be designed to protect the packaging material from any adverse weather.  
9.18.3A Whilst adhering to their customer's requirements, management shall be committed to the use of 
environmentally friendly packaging material s that can be re -cycled in the importing country.  
9.18.4A Polyvinyl chloride and other chlorinated plastics shall be  not used as packaging material or as 
sheeting for greenhouses.  
9.18.5B To avoid produce damage, proper stacking of cartons must  be ensured through written instructions to 
the freight forwarder.   
9.18.6A Cartons shall be assembled correctly with tabs fully  locked in position. No staples shall be used in the 
case of food packaging.  
9.19 A Cleaning materials  
Materials used for cleaning shall be those approved for use and shall be stored and maintained in a 
designated area away from foods and other non -cleanin g chemicals. Adequate facilities shall be provided for 
cleaning and disinfecting of work tools and equipment. Cleaning chemicals shall be scent -free. CDUS 923 : 2013  
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 9.20 Additional requirements for flower s 
9.20.1A Cut flowers shall be put as soon as possible into clean buckets of water containing the recommended 
preservatives to maintain flower freshness.  
9.20.2A The flower preservative types, dosage rates, measuring, mixing procedures and means of disposal 
shall be recorded.  
9.20.3A Flowers shall be dyed with food grade  dyes only.  
9.20.4C Disposal of flower preservative treatment maybe as in Annex D. 
9.20.5B The boxes must be assembled correctly and, where they are used, staples must  be inserted properly. 
Members of staff shall be trained on correct box assembly.  
9.20.6A A minimum of 5 cm gap between the flower ends and the box shall be maintained during packing and 
the flowers held securely with an appropriate cross tie. The boxes shall be not overfilled and the exterior 
banding of the box shall be at the right tension.  
9.20.7A The pre -cooling vents shall be correctly aligned.  
10 LABOUR, EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIAL ISSUES  
10.1 Wages  
10.1.1B All employees must  be paid at the agreed time and in full or by some mutually acceptable monetary 
means. Information regarding wages shall be made available to employees in a detailed and understandable 
form.  
10.1.2B No deductions of any sort  other than the statutory requirements  must  be made from employee's 
wages without mutual agreement.  
10.1.3B Workers must  be selected for a particular job  and paid in accordance with their ability to carry out 
specific tasks. All workers shall receive equal pay for equal work. Hiring, compensation and access to benefits 
must  be on the basis of ability and job responsibilities.  
10.1.4B  There must be clear an d fair guidelines on payments of bonuses and incentives and these shall be 
administered fairly and communicated transparently to all staff concerned.  
10.1.5B  Where overtime is required due to seasonal demands, payment must be made.  Agreed and legally 
stipulated mid -day and work breaks shall be observed.  
10.1.6A Employers shall make the necessary deductions and remit monthly contributions in accordance with 
NSSF Act, Cap. 2 22 or other relevant statutory instruments.   
10.1.7C  Every employer may provide reaso nable housing accommodation with adequate clean water, 
washing and toilet facilities for each of his employees within easy access ; or the employer  may pay to the 
employee such sufficient sum as housing allowance in addition to wages or salary. In cases  where the 
employer provides housing, a devel opment and management plan may be in place.  
10.2 Work contracts  
10.2.1A All employees, including those sub -contracted, shall be given a written, legally binding employment 
contract signed by both parties detailing t heir obligations, rights and entitlements. Subsequent changes in 
terms and conditions shall be negotiated and communicated to employees.  
10.2.2B  Work contracts may be executed for a fixed term, for a period of time to complete a task or for an 
indefinite p eriod to accomplish an occasional task. Tasks allocated per day shall be based on what can be 
reasonably completed by an averagely experienced worker on a standard working day.    
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 10.2.3A Use of fixed -term contracts or "casual labour" to evade  labour or NSSF  laws shall be avoided.  
10.3 Work hours  and leave days  
10.3.1B  Employers must  provide transport or transport allowance when employees work outside normal 
working hours or when public transport is not available and the employee does not live within easy or  safe 
walking distance of the workplace.  
10.3.2B In every period of seven (7) days a period of rest comprising at least one rest day (paid) must  be 
provided.  Agreed and legally stipulated work breaks shall be observed.  
10.3.3A All pe rmanent and contract staff shall be entitled to minimum 21 leave days. The leave above is in 
addition to all public holidays, weekly rest days and any sick leave taken by an employee. The leave must be 
taken at times mutually agreed between the employer and employee.  
10.3.4B All seasonal workers /sub-contractors  must  be entitl ed to leave on a pro -rata basis.  
10.3.5B  An employee must be entitled to sick leave and t his is only to be granted on produc tion of a certified 
letter of incapacity signed by a recognized medical practition er.(refer to relevant laws)  
10.3.6A  The employees ( Female  and male)  shall be entitled to the statutory maternity leave on full pay or 
collective bargaining agreement. The employee will not incur any loss of privileges for reason of being on such 
leave.  
10.4 Pregnancy  
10.4.1A Women  shall be not discriminated against during ante or post -natal periods in regard to recruitment, 
selection or termination of a particular job.  
10.4.2A  Expectant mothers shall be given due consideration and be assigned duties appropr iate to their 
physical condition. Where risk is identified, action shall be taken to minimize or eliminate the danger ; In 
particular, pregnant women shall not come into contact with pesticides or dangerous chemicals.  
10.2.3 A There shall be safe facilities for nursing mothers to feed infants and a care taker to keep the children 
while mothers are working.  Extra t ime shall  be given to nursing mothers to feed their infants.  
10.5A Summary dismissal  
Each farm should have legally validated internal regulations o f working and labour conditions, if not provided 
for by national law, which should include, among others, proper regulation of warnings and procedure for 
dismissals.  
Gross misconduct as set out in the Employment Act 2006, shall be grounds for summary dismi ssal. 
10.6 Workman's compensation  
10.6.1A  Any member of the workforce who is injured in the course of his work shall be entitled to 
compensation in accordance with the Workman's Compensation Act, Cap. 2 25.  
10.6.2A Compensation claimed shall be disallowed if it is proved that the injury was attributable to the serious 
and willful  misconduct of the employee.  
10.7C Trade unions  
Workers  have the right with regard to the national law to establish and to join labour unions of their own 
choice, without prior perm ission. No other management -worker -body can be accepted as a replacement for 
this basic human right.  Workers represen tatives will not be subjected to discrimination and will have access to 
all workplaces necessary to carry out their representation function s. CDUS 923 : 2013  
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 10.8A Grievance procedures  
10.8.1A  Workers shall have the right to be heard on matters relating to contractual terms, dismissals and 
general welfare. The management in co -operation with the workers' representatives shall be required to 
establish and imp lement a coherent policy with regard to labour and social issues.  
10.8.2A  Clear written procedur es shall be developed and commu nicated to the workers and be accepted by 
all parties involved. Complaints regarding labour and working conditions shall be forw arded to the workers 
representatives or to an external independent body on a confidential basis.  
10.8.3A  Employers shall provide a formal procedure for solving disputes in the workplace within a specified 
time frame.  
10.9 Forced labour  
10.9.1A  No farm sha ll make use of forced labour nor coerce anyon e to work against his/her will.  
10.9.2A  Workers shall not be required to lodge ―deposits‖ or their original identity papers with their employer. . 
10.10A Discrimination  
10.10.1A .The Company  shall not engage in or  support discrimination, intimidation or coercion in any form 
based on ethnic origin, religion, gender, union membership or political affiliation.  
10.10.2A  Physical harassment, disciplinary practices and/or psychological oppression, particul arly with 
respe ct to female  workers, shall not be tolerated and the operator shall ensure that measures are in place to 
prevent such practices . 
Workers  shall be selected and hired in accordance with their ability to carry out their tasks. No distinction shall 
be made on the basis of race,  gender, age , religion, nationality, ethnic and social origin, marital status, union 
membership or political opinion. Employees shall also have access to training on equal terms.  
10.11 Child labor /minors  
10.11.1A No children (persons unde r 18 years of age) shall be employed for any duty or task whether 
gainfully or otherwise in the workplace. Exceptions may be made in small holder operations where young 
family members may help out on the farm.  Work that is likely to jeopardize the health, physical or mental 
development shall not be carried out by persons less than 18 years of age  
10.11.2B Work must  not restrict educational opportunities  for children . 
10.12 Out-growers / Out grower Associations  
10.12.1A Operator s shall formulate and implement  a fair purchasing policy with their out growers.  
10.12.2A There shall be a written, legally binding agreements between the operators and all out -growers 
covering product, volumes, frequencies of collection, pricing, grades and obligations.  
10.12.3B The operator  must  take responsibility for providing full technical advice where such need is 
perceived to out -growers prior to starting crop production.  
10.12.4B Arrangements for deductions from final payments made for training and supply of other inputs must  
be clearly specified in written form before these services are provided.  
10.12.5A The operator  shall ensure that out -growers are aware of, and implement the relevant principles and 
requirements of this code of practice.  
10.12.6B The buyer  must  be able to jus tify the pricing policy regarding the out -growers /Associations .  
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 10.12.7B All out -growers  must  be paid in cash or by a mutually agreed monetary arrangement and be 
supported with proper and adequate documentation.  
10.13  Visitors  
10.13.1C  All visits by non -company personnel  may be recorded in a visitor’s  book or similar register.  
10.13.2C  Visitors may be accompanied at all tim es by a company representative.  
10.13.3 A Visitors  shall be provided with suitable protective clothing or equipment when entering areas  where 
they might be exposed to hazardous or injurious conditions.  
11 Complaint handling procedures  
11.1A The management shall show commitment to adequately address complaints that may arise with regard 
to the activities of the firm/farm.  
11.2A There shall  be an established and documented complaint handling procedure addressing all issues 
relating to the farming activity.  
11.3A The procedure shall state all the steps taken to address arising complaints and all the recommended 
corrective actions must be stat ed and acted upon.  
11.4A The complaint handling procedure shall be regularly reviewed to enhance effectiveness.  CDUS 923 : 2013  
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 Annex  A 
(informative)  
Pesticide product label requirements  
A.1 It must be borne in mind that all chemicals are hazardous to some degree and the  degree of hazard is 
determined by the dose. They also act differently in their toxicity to different animals; what is relatively safe to 
humans may be hazardous to fish. Also, chemicals vary in their hazard potential depending on their effects on 
differen t parts of the body (mouth, lungs, skin, eyes, etc.). A chemical, which is relatively harmless if 
swallowed, may be dangerous as an eye irritant.  
A.2 The following information shall appear on all labels:  
A.2.1 Hazard symbols  
 These are internationally acce pted symbols   
Class Ia  Very toxic   Skull and crossbones on red ground  
 Class lb   Toxic    Skull and crossbones on red ground  
 Class II   Harmful    Black cross on yellow or orange ground  
 Class III  Caution    Blue ground  
 Class lV or V  Not likely to present ha zard in normal use — Green ground  
A.2.2 Product name  
This is a trade or commercial name often incorporating the sellers name and a description of use (e.g. Smiths 
SUMUTOX Acaricide) and a short statement summarizing the use of the product (e.g. "for the co ntrol of mites 
in ornamental crops").  
 
A.2.3 Active ingredient  
This names all the active ingredients of the product using the common names approved by the Pest Control 
Products Board together with the minimum guaranteed amount of each ingredient expressed for solids as 
grams per kilogram (g/kg) or for liquids as grams per litre (g/L).  Where a flammable solvent is in the 
formulation this will be indicated.  
 
A.2.4 Warning  
Where there is a specific danger in the use of the product this will be indicated (e.g. "can cause severe 
irritation to the eyes or exposed skin").  All labels carry a notice to the user that the product can only be used in 
accordance with the direction on the label and misuse is an offence under the Control of agricultural 
chemicals  act, Ch 9  
A.2.5 Precautions  
All labels shall carry:  
a) symptoms of poisoning;  
b) first aid instructions;  
c) antidotes (where applicable) and remedial measures;  
d) advice to doctors where applicable;  
e) environment information;  
e) toxicity of the product to aquatic, avian and be e life.  
A.2.6 Pictograms (see A.2.8) 
Increasingly, product labels will bear a pictogram showing in short form the hazards and precautions specific 
to the product. The se are more fully explained in A .2.8.  
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Signal words shall appear on the product label. These are extremely hazardous or very toxic;  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 A.2.8  Pictograms  
Increasingly, product labels will bear a pictogram showing in short form the hazards and precautions specific to the product.  The picto grams usually take the form of a coloured 
band (e.g. red for very toxic). In the centre, there will be a warning device (e.g. skull an d crossbones for very toxic). T o the left of the device pictograms on the protective 
measures and clothing recommended for  the storage and handling of the product. To the right of the devices are advice pictograms on the precautions to be taken in the 
application of the product. It  must be stressed that the pictograms used on a label relate to the specific safety advice assoc iated with the product.  The lower the hazard 
associated with the product, the fewer the pictograms.  
 
Signal words shall appear on the product label.  The table below lists the major toxicity/hazard categories and the respective signal word s. 
Table 1  — Gives full toxicity ratings for mammals, fish, birds and bees for most of the pesticides in common use in horticulture in Uganda . Where doubt exists      or the 
product is not listed, the council has a database that can be available to growers.  
Picture on 
label WHO 
hazard 
class  EPA hazard 
indicator  Signal 
colour on 
label  Signal word 
on label  PCPB rating on 
label  Oral toxicity (ld 
50) rat  Inhalation 
toxicity  Dermal toxicity  Eye effects  Skin effects  
 Ia DANGER  
POISON I  4.1 Red  VERY 
TOXIC  Restricted  Up to and 
including 5 mg/kg  Up to and 
including 0.2 
mg/L  Up to and 
including 200 
mg/kg  CORROSIVE  
Corneal opacity not 
reversible within 7 days  CORROSIVE  
 Ib DANGER I  4.2 Red  TOXIC  Restricted  From 5 to 50 
mg/kg  Up to and 
including 0.2 
mg/L  Up to and 
including 200 
mg/kg CORROSIVE  
Corneal opacity not 
reversible within 7 days  CORROSIVE  
 II WARNING II  4.3 Yellow  HARMFUL  Commercial and 
agriculture  From 50 to 500 
mg/kg  From 0.2 to 2.0 
mg/L  From 200 to  
2 000 mg/kg  Corneal opacity 
reversible within 7 days, 
irritation pers isting for 7 
days  Severe irritation at 
72 hours  
 
III CAUTION III  4.4 Blue  CAUTION  Commercial and 
agricultural  From 500 to  
5 000 mg/kg  From 2.0 to 22 
mg/kg  From 2 000 to  
20 000 mg/kg  No corneal opacity 
irritation reversible 
within 7 days  Moderate irritat ion 
72 hours  
 IV 
 CAUTION IV  6.1.2 Green  CAUTION  Commercial and 
agricultural and 
some domestic  Greater than  
5 000 mg/kg  Greater than 20 
mg/L  Greater than  
20 000 mg/kg  No irritation  Mild or slight 
irritation at 72 
hours  COMMITTEE DRAFT UGANDA STANDARD  CDUS 923: 2013  
 
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 Annex  B 
(informative)  
 
Restricted  entry intervals or re -entry intervals (REI)  
  
B.1 A pesticide restricted entry interval (REI) is the time immediately after application when entry into the 
treated area is forbidden to those workers not wearing protective clothing. Some pesticides have one  REI, 
such as 12 hours, for all crops and uses. Other products have different REI's depending on the crop, situation 
or method of application. When two or more pesticides are applied at the same time and have different REI's 
the longer interval must be fol lowed.  
B.2 The REI is or shall be listed on the pesticide product label. Where there is no indication, be guided by 
the following table which complies with the World Health Organization (WHO) requirements.  
Pesticide of:  
WHO Class I a   Red label   36 hours r e-entry interval  
WHO Class I b   Red label   18 hours re -entry interval  
WHO Class II   Yellow label   12 hours re -entry interval  
WHO Class III   Blue label   4 hours re -entry interval -or when leaves are dry  
WHO Class IV and V  Green label   4 hours re -entry interv al-or when leaves are dry  
Methyl bromide      48 to 96 hours re -entry interval  
B.3 Where pesticides are applied in a sealed environment such as a greenhouse or similar structure, the 
greenhouse shall be ventilated, if possible, immediately after any sprayi ng. 
B.4 In all cases, unprotected workers shall not enter treated areas until after the stipulated interval and not 
before the foliage is completely dry before handling the harvesting commences. There shall be warning signs 
at all entry points of such trea ted areas, not just greenhouses, during pesticide application showing clearly the 
earliest time for re -entry of unprotected workers . 
B.5 Where it is necessary for workers to enter the treated area before the REI, they shall wear the 
appropriate personal pr otection equipment (PPE)  
B.6 Guidelines on  complying with re -entry intervals  
B.2.1 Keep spraying to a minimum by good scouting, prompt effective action and spot spraying.  
B.2.2 Wherever possible avoid the use of Classes I and II products. Consult supplier s about alternative 
products and find out what other project managers are using.  
B.2.3 When possible spray  will be applied  in the late afternoon to allow the crop to ventilate overnight.  
B.2.4 When spraying has to be done in the morning before harvesting b egins:  
a) start early. If necessary, install lighting to facilitate this;  
b) organize the work to get the spray round completed as quickly as possible;   
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 c) measure time spent moving, waiting and filling the tank as well as time taken in measuring chemicals 
and plan accordingly.  
B.2.5 Organize harvesting so that workers complete an unsprayed area first.  
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 Annex  C 
(informative)  
 
First aid  
  
C.1 The Factories Act 1953 (Ch 220)  requi res that ―there shall be provided and maintained so as to be 
readily accessible a first aid box or cupboard of the prescribed standard for every 150 persons employed and 
where more than 150 persons are employed an additional box or cupboard for every 150 p ersons".  
C.2 Each first aid box shall be placed under the charge of a responsible and trained person, who shall be 
readily available during working hours and a notice shall be affixed in every workroom stating the name of the 
person in charge.  
C.3 The firs t aid boxes or cupboard shall contain for every 10 to 50 persons at least:  
a) a copy of the first -aid leaflet (L.D. 250/1 ) issued by the labour department;  
b) a sufficient number (not less than six) of small sterilized unmedicated dressings for injured fingers;  
c) a sufficient number (not less than three) of medium sized sterilized unmedicated dressings for injured 
hands or feet;  
d) a sufficient number (not less than three) of large sterilized unmedicated dressings for other injured 
parts;  
e) a sufficient number (not les s than twelve) of adhesive wound dressings of a suitable type and of 
assorted sizes;  
f) a sufficient number (not less than two) of triangular bandages of unbleached calico, the longest side of  
which measures not less than fifty -one inches and each of the othe r sides not less than thirty -six 
inches;  
g) a sufficient supply of adhesive plaster;  
h) a sufficient supply of absorbent sterilized cotton wool, in half -ounce packets;  
i) a sufficient supply of factory eye drops, BPC;  
j) a sufficient number (not less than two) of ste rilized eye -pads in separate sealed packets;  
k) a tourniquet;  
l) m)  a supply of safety pins.  
C.4 Where more than 50 persons are employed double the above quantity shall be provided and 
maintained.  
C.5 All materials for drugs and dressings contained in first a id boxes or cupboards shall be those of a quality 
not lower than the standards specified by the British Pharmaceutical Codex (B.P.C.).  
C.6 Each first aid box or cupboard shall be plainly marked "First Aid".  
C.7 First aiders  
Every grower shall have employe es trained in first aid by a recognized organization such as St John’s  
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 Ambulance or a hospital.  
C.8 General Principles  
a) it is easier to prevent poisoning than to treat it. Handle chemicals with care;  
b) remember, people can be taken ill from natural causes whe n handling chemicals and it is important to 
establish that a chemical is involved before treatment is given. Wrong treatment may worsen a 
patient's condition;  
c) keeping a patient calm and comfortable and obtaining immediate medical attention will give him or  her 
the best chance of recovering;  
d) if breathing stops, perform artificial respiration immediately;  
e) antidotes shall only be administered by qualified persons. Never give alcohol or milk when poisoning 
is suspected.  
C.9 Oral ingestion  
Symptoms can be excess ive sweating, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pains and diarrhoea. Patient must 
be treated by a doctor promptly, either locally or at a hospital. Keep patient calm and comfortable, 
protect from heat and cold. Administer medicinal charcoal, if available. Provid e the doctor with the label 
of the chemical suspected of causing the poisoning.  
C.10 Inhalation  
This usually occurs when working in closed areas or when a worker has failed to wear mask. If 
poisoning is suspected, remove patient from work area into fresh a ir. Loosen clothing around the throat 
and chest. Treat as for oral ingestion.  
C.11 Dermal  
a) many chemicals can irritate the skin and penetrate rapidly. Symptom most common is a rash;  
b) wash splashes of concentrate from the skin immediately with soap and plenty of clean water. 
Remove all contaminated clothing immediately and wash underlying skin. If skin blisters, apply soothing 
creams;  
c) if the chemical penetrates the skin rapidly it is possible symptoms similar to oral ingestion can be 
experienced. Trea t as for oral ingestion.  
C.12 Ocular (eyes)  
In cases of accidental splashing of chemical into the eyes, flush the eyes with cool, clean water for at 
least 15 minutes, holding the eyelids open. A jet of water works the best. Where eye irritation persists, 
send patient to a doctor immediately.  CDUS 923 : 2013  
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 Annex  D 
(informative)  
 
Flower preservative treatments  
D.1 The use of appropriate flower preservatives is essential to maximize the vase life of cut flowers and is 
mandatory at the Netherlands auctions.  
D.2 Quality cont rol systems must be in place to ensure bucket cleanliness and to ensure correct dose rates 
of preservatives.  
D.3 The following is a guide to four commonly used preservatives and the flowers for which they are 
recommended.  
D.4 Aluminium sulphate and wetting  agents   
a) achillea (other);  
b) bouvardia;  
c) hydrangea;  
d) rose.  
D.5 Chlorine compounds  
e) achillea filipendulina;  
f) anthirrhinum;  
g) campanula;  
h) celosia;  
i) eustoma.  
D.6 Quaternary ammonium compounds and wetting agents  
j) Aster novi -belgii;  
k) Astilbe;  
l) Carthamus;  
m) Chrysanthemu m;  
n) Gentiana Gypsophilia (in conjunction with STS).  
D7 Silver thiosulphate (STS)  
o) aconitum;  
p) aquilegia alstroemeria (in conjunction with quarternary compounds and plant growth hormones);  
q) asclepias;   
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 r) delphinium;  
s) dianthus;  
t) dicentra.  
u) euphorbia (in conjunctio n with quaternary compounds and plant growth hormones) ;  
v) gypsophilia (in conjunction with quaternary ammonium compounds and wetting agents);  
w) lathyrus;  
x) lilium;  
y) veronica.  
Note:  All preservatives in the concentrated or diluted form shall be handled and disp osed of as if they were pesticides.  COMMITTEE DRAFT UGANDA STANDARD  CDUS 923: 2013  
 
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 Annex  E 
(informative)  
MINISTRY OF AGRICUL TURE ANIMAL INDUSTRY AND FISHERIES  
 
List of Registered Agricultural Chemical Products  
 
Pursuant to the Agricultural Chemicals Control Act, 2006 , the Agricultural Chemicals Board hereby gives notice that under section 4 of the Act  it has registered the following products, with effect from 
the dates shown.  
Date of 
Registration  Registration Number  Product Name  Applicant Name  Applicant Name  
05.04.2013 UgC/20 13/0009 84/He /RRR Glyweed  Glyphosate 41% SL  Sabero Organics, Gujarat Ltd, 
India  
05.04.2013 UgC/20 13/0009 83/Fu /RRR Pin-Up 48% SL  Glyphosate 41% SL  Agsin Singapore PTE Ltd, 
Singapore  
05.04.2013 UgC/20 13/0009 82/Fu /RRRRRR  Mamba  Glyphosate 36% SL  Dow Agro Science, France  
 
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 05.04.2013 UgC/20 13/0009 81/Fu /RRRRR  Mancofil M45  Mancozeb 80WP  Indofil Chemicals Ltd ., India  
05.03.2013 UgC/20 13/0009 80/He /RRR Glycel 41% SL  Glyphosate 410g/l  M/S Excel Industries, India  
05.03.2013 UgC/20 13/0009 79/In /RRR Celphos  Aluminium phosphide 56%  Excel Indust ries Ltd. India  
05.03.2013 UgC/20 13/0009 78/In /RRRR  Cruiser 350 FS Thiomethoxam  Syngenta Crop. Protection 
Ag. Basle.  
05.03.2013 UgC/20 13/0009 77/In /RRRRR  Sicorin 5% EC  Cypermethrin 500g/l  The Scientific Fertilizer Co. 
India  
14.02.2013 UgC/20 13/0009 76/In /RR Green Power  Cypermethrin 50g/l  Limin Chemical Co. Ltd, 
China  
14.02.2013 UgC/20 13/0009 75/In /RR Green Hammer Thoate  Dimethoate 40% EC  Limin Chemical Co. Ltd, 
China  
14.01.2013 UgC/20 13/0009 74/He/R  Sweep All  Glyphosate IPA 41%SL  Esinochem Shangai Co Ltd, 
China 
17.12.2012  UgC/2012/0009 73/He/R  Nyo 2,4 D Amine  2,4 Dichlorophenyl acetic acid 720g/l 
SL CropStar Chemical Industry 
Co, China  
05.12.2012  UgC/2012/0009 72/He/R  Suguard  Ametryn 50%SC  GSP Crop Science Private 
Ltd. 
05.12.2012  UgC/2012/0009 71/He/R  RunOut  Glyphosate 48%SL  GSP Crop Science Private 
Ltd. 
05.12.2012  UgC/2012/0009 70/He/R  Cyclone  2,4 Dichlorophenyl acetic acid 720g/l GSP Crop Science Private CDUS 923 : 2013  
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 SL Ltd. 
23.11.2012  UgC/2012/00096 9/He/R RR Pilarsato  Glyphosate 41%WW -SL Pilarquim Corporation Ltd. 
Taipei, Taiwan  
16.11.2012  UgC/2012/000968He /R Kohinor 200g/l  Imidacloprid 20 0g/l Makhteshim Agan Israel  
16.11.2012  UgC/2012/000967/Fu /RRRRR  Antracol 70 WP  Propineb 70 %  Bayer East Africa  
16.11.2012  UgC/2012/000966/In /RRRRR  Decis 2.5%  Deltamethrin 2.5%  Bayer  East Africa  
14.11.2012  UgC/2012/000965/He /RR Butanil  70SL  Propanil 350 g/l + Butachlor 350 g/l  Kingtech Corporation 
Shenzhen - China  
14.11.2012  UgC/2012/000964/In /RR Dudu Cyper  Cypermethrin 50 g/l  Kingtech Corporation 
Shenzhen - China  
14.11.2012  UgC/2012/000963/He /RR Weedmaster 50%SL  Glyphosate 500g/l  Kingtech Corporation 
Shenzhen - China  
14.11.2012  UgC/2012/000962/In /RR Nimbecidine  Azadirachtin 0.03%EC  T.Stanes and Company Ltd 
India  
12.11.2012  UgC/2012/000961/In /RRR Confidor  Imidacloprid 20%  Bayer East Africa  
12.11.2012  UgC/2012/000960/In /RRR Gaucho  Imidacloprid 70% Bayer East Africa  
05.11.2012  UgC/2012/000959/Fu /RR Rodazim  Carbendazim  Rotam Ltd Hong Kong  
05.11.2012  UgC/2012/000958/Fu /RR Rochlop  Chlorpyrifos 480g/lEC  Rotam Agrochemical   
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 05.11.2012  UgC/2012/000957/In /RR Electra  Lufenuron 50 EC  Rotam Agrochemical  
05.11.2012  UgC/2012/000956/Fu /RR Volar MZ 690 WP  Dimetormorph + Mancozeb 690 WP  Rotam Agrochemical  
05.11.2012  UgC/2012/000955/In /RR Jackpot  Lambdacyhalothrin 50 gEC  Rotam Agrochemical  
05.11.2 012 UgC/2012/000954/In /RR Imaxi  Imidacloprid 200SC  Rotam Agrochemical  
05.11.2012  UgC/2012/000953/In /RR Milor 72 WP  Metalaxyl 80g/kg + Mancozeb 640 
g/kg Rotam Ltd Hong Kong  
05.11.2012  UgC/2012/000952/In /RR Cooperthoate  Dimethoate 40% EC  Hockley Internati onal Ltd  
05.11.2012  UgC/2012/000951/Fu /RR Cooperzeb  Mancozeb 80 WP  Hockley International Ltd  
05.11.2012  UgC/2012/000950/He /RR Coopersate 36%SL  Glyphosate 360g/l  Hochley International Ltd.  
31.10.2012  UgC/2012/000949/Fu /R SEK Mancozeb  Mancozeb 80WP  Shanga i Agrochina 
International Trading Co. Ltd  
31.10.2012  UgC/2012/000948/In /R SEK Cypermethrin 
5%EC  Cypermethrin 5%EC  Shangai Agrochina 
International Trading Co. Ltd  
31.10.2012  UgC/2012/000947/He /R SEK Glyphosate  Potassium salt of glyphosate 360g/l  Shangai A grochina 
International Trading Co. Ltd  
31.10.2012  UgC/2012/000946/He /R SEK 2,4 -D Amine  2,4 Dichlorophenyl acetic acid 720g/l 
SL Shangai Agrochina 
International Trading Co. Ltd  
24.10.2012  UgC/2012/000945/He /R RoundUp Ready Plus  Potassium salt of N -
(phosph onomethyl) glycine 540g/l  Monsanto Europe SA  CDUS 923 : 2013  
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 24.10.2012  UgC/2012/000944/He /R MON 79632  Glycine 360g/l Potassium salt of N -
Phosphonoethy  Monsanto Europe SA  
17.10.2012  UgC/2012/000943/In /RR Metrix  Metribuzin 480EC  Fluence Middle East Africa 
Ltd, Cyprus  
17.10.2012  UgC/2012/000942/In /RR Golan 20% SP  Acetamiprid 200g/l  Fluence Middle East Africa 
Ltd, Cyprus  
17.10.2012  UgC/2012/000941/In /RR Bird Shield Conc  Methyl Anthranilate 26%  Bror Cederstrom Impec, Inc. 
USA 
17.10.2012  UgC/2012/000940/Fu /RR Nordox 75 WG  Cuprous Oxide 750 g/kg  Nordox Industries A.S 
Norway  
17.10.2012  UgC/2012/000939/In /RR Oxymatrine 2.4 SL  Prosular Oxymatrine 2.4%  Fluence Plant Protec. Prodn 
Ltd- Cyprus  
17.10.2012  UgC/2012/000938 /Fu/R R Agrifos 600  Phosphorous acid 600g/l  Fluence Plant Pro tec. Prodn 
Ltd- Cyprus  
17.10.2012  UgC/2012/000937 /In/RR Abamectin  Abamectin 18g/l  Agriphar S.A Belgium  
17.10.2012  UgC/2012/000936 /In/RR Rogan 40 % EC  Dimethoate 400 g/l  Agrimor  Ltd – Israel  
12.10.2012  UgC/2012/000935 /In/R Kinyvert  Verticilium lecanii -V17 Kinyara Sugar works, Uganda  
12.10.2012  UgC/2012/000934 /In/R Kinymet  Metarrhizium anisopliae -ma 4  Kinyara Sugar works, Uganda  
12.10.2012  UgC/2012/000933 /In/R Kinybeam  Beaveria bassiana Bb 5a  Kinyara Sugar works, Uganda   
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 12.10.2012  UgC/2012/000932 /Ba/R Kinypmonas  Pseudomonas flourescens Pz 19  Kinyara Sugar works, Uganda  
12.10.2012  UgC/2012/000931 /Fu/R Kinyderma  Trichoderma viride TV -6 Kinyara Sugar works, Uganda  
12.10.2012  UgC/2012/000930 /Fe/R Kinypbium  Rhizobium Spp Ks 3  Kinyara Sugar works, Uganda  
12.10.2012  UgC/2012/000929 /Fe/R Kinypotash  Frateuria aurentis Fa 3  Kinyara Sugar works, Uganda  
12.10.2012  UgC/2012/000928 /Fe/R Kinyaceto  Gluconoaceto bacter diazotropicus 
biofert 1  Kinyara Sugar works, Uganda  
12.10.2012  UgC/2012/000927Fe /R Kinyazoto  Azoto bacter chroococcum AC1  Kinyara Sugar works, Uganda  
12.10.2012  UgC/2012/000926 /Fe/R Kinyspirillum  Azospirillum SSP Sp 7  Kinyara Sugar works, Uganda  
12.10.2012  UgC/2012/000925 /Fe/R Kinyphos  Bacillus Megaterium var phosphaticum 
PB1 Kinyara Sugar works, Ugan da 
03.10.2012  UgC/2012/000924 /Fu/R Fungozeb 80WP  Mancozeb 80WP  DVA Agro Gmbh Germany  
03.10.2012  UgC/2012/000922 /I3/R Devacyper 5%EC  Cypermethrin 5%EC  DVA Agro Gmbh Germany  
03.10.2012  UgC/2012/000922 /In/R Devalan 20 SP  Acetamiprid 20%SP  DVA Agro Gmbh Ger many  
03.10.2012  UgC/2012/000921 /He/R Rondo 480 SL  Glyphosate 360g/l  DVA Agro Gmbh Germany  
03.10.2012  UgC/2012/000920 /He/R Herbix Plus 720SL  2,4 Dichlorophenyl acetic acid 720g/l 
SL DVA Agro Gmbh Germany  
27.09.2012  UgC/2012/000919 /He/RRRR  Kalachi 360SL  Glyphosate 360g/l  Calliope Groupe Arysta Life 
Science France  CDUS 923 : 2013  
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 31.08.2012  UgC/2012/000918 /Fu/R Mancobex 80WP  Mancozeb 80WP  Nanjing Limin Co. Ltd 
Shangai  
31.08.2012  UgC/2012/000917 /In/R Cymebex 5%EC  Cypermethrin 50g/l  Nanjing Limin Co. Ltd 
Shangai  
31.08.201 2 UgC/2012/000916 /He/R Glyphobex 360SL  Glyphosate 360g/l  Nanjing Limin Co. Ltd 
Shangai  
31.08.2012  UgC/2012/000915 /In/R Pyribex 48%EC  Chloropyrifos 480g/l EC  Nanjing Limin Co. Ltd 
Shangai  
31.08.2012  UgC/2012/000914 /In/R Dimethoatebex 40EC  Dimethoate 400g/ l Nanjing Limin Co. Ltd 
Shangai  
01.08.2012  UgC/2012/000913 /In/R Thunder 145 OD  Betacyflutthrin 45g/l + Imidacloprid 
100g/l)  Bayer East Africa, Kenya  
10.07.2012  UgC/2012/000912 /In/RRR Twiga thoate 40EC  Dimethoate 400g/l  Agrochem Alexandria, Egypt  
10.07.20 12 UgC/2012/000911 /In/RRRRR  Sumithion 50EC  Fenitrothion 50% EC  Sumitomo Coropoe=ration, 
Japan  
03.07.2012  UgC/2012/000910 /In/R Uthoate 40EC  Dimethoate 400g/l  United Phosphorus India  
03.07.2012  UgC/2012/000909 /In/R Uchlorvos 100EC  Dichlorvos  United Phosp horus India  
03.07.2012  UgC/2012/000908 /He/R Uphosate 41SL  Glyphosate 41%SL  United Phosphorus India  
03.07.2012  UgC/2012/000907 /In/R Umethrin 5EC  Cypermethrin 5%EC  United Phosphorus India   
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 03.07.2012  UgC/2012/000906 /Fu/R  Unilax 72 % WP  Metalaxyl + Mancozeb  72 WP United Phosphorus India  
15.06.2012  UgC/2012/000905 /Fu/RR R Tridex 80% WP  Penncozeb 80 % WP  Cerexagric  
22.05.2012  UgC/2012/000904/Fu /RRR Apron Star  Difenoconazole 2% + Thiamethoxam 
20% + Metalaxyl -M 20%  Syngenta Crop.Protection Ag. 
Basle.  
22.05.201 2 UgC/2012/000903/He/RRR R Touchdown  Glyphosate – Trimesium 48%  Syngenta Crop.Protection Ag. 
Basle.  
22.05.2012  UgC/2012/000902/Fu /RRR Maxim XL 035 FS  Fludioxonil + Metalaxyl M  Syngenta Crop.Protection Ag. 
Basle.  
22.05.2012  UgC/2012/000901/He/R R Fusilade F ORTE  Fluazifop -p-butyl 150 g/l  Syngenta Crop.  
Protection Ag. Basle.  
22.05.2012  UgC/2012/000900/He/R R Lumax  S- metolachlor 375 g/l + 
Terbuthylazine 125 g/l + Mesotrion 
37.5 g/l  Syngenta Crop.  
Protection Ag. Basle.  
22.05.2012  UgC/201 2/000899/In/RRRR R Actel lic Super  Pirimiphos methyl 1.6% + Permethrin 
0.3%  Syngenta Crop.Protection Ag. 
Basle.  
22.05.2012  UgC/2012/000898/Fu/RR R Thiovit  Sulphur 80% WW  Syngenta Crop.Protection Ag. 
Basle.  
 30.03.2012  UgC/2012/00089 7/In/R SEKAPRIFOS  Chloropyrifos 48% EC  Sinochem Shangai co. Ltd, 
China  
 30.03.2012  UgC/2012/00089 6/Fu/R SEKAZEB  Mancozeb 80%WP  Sinochem Shangai co. Ltd, CDUS 923 : 2013  
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 China  
 30.03.2012  UgC/2012/00089 5/He /R SEKASATE  Glyphosate 3600 SL Sinochem Shangai co. Ltd, 
China  
 30.03.2012  UgC/2012/00089 4/He /R SEKA 2,4D Amine 
720SL  Dimethylamine salt of 2,4 
Dichlorophenyl acetic acid 720g/l SL  Sinochem Shangai co. Ltd, 
China  
 28.03.2012  UgC/2012/00089 3/He /RR Lasset GD  Acetochlor 41% + Terbuthylazine 19%  Monsanto Europe NV  
 28.03.2012  UgC/2012/00089 2/He /RR Round Up Turbo  Glyph osate 450 SL  Monsanto Europe NV  
 23.03.2012  UgC/2012/00089 1/Fe/RR Agroleaf/Agroblen  (Nitrogen 19.89 + Phosphorus 20.29% 
+ Potassium 19.51% + Trace element)  The Scotts Co. Kenya 
Ltd.Alpha Center Unit 8, 
Nairobi Kenya  
 23.03.2012  UgC/2012/00089 0/Fu/RRRRR  Green Zeb 80WP  Mancozeb  LiminChemicals LTD, Jiansu, 
China  
23.03.2012  UgC/2012/000888/In/RRR  Agro -Dellic Grain Dust 
DP Pirimiphos – methyl 16g/kg  
+ Permethrin 3 g/kg  Asiatic Agric Chem. Industry 
(PTE) Ltd Singapore  
23.03.2012  UgC/2012/000887/In/RRRRR  Agro -Cypro 440 EC  40 g/l Cypermethrin + 400 g/l 
Profenofos  Asiatic Agric Chem. Industry 
(PTE) Ltd Singapore  
23.03.2012  UgC/2012/000886/In/RRRRRRR  Agro -Chlordi 500EC  278 g/l Chlorpyrifos + 222 g/l 
Dimethoate  Asiatic Agric Chem. Industry 
(PTE) Ltd Singapore  
23.03.2012  UgC/2012/000885/In/RRRRRRRR  Agro -Thoate 40 EC  Dimethoate 400g/l  Asiatic Agric Chem. Industry 
(PTE) Ltd Singapore   
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 23.03.2012  UgC/2012/000884/He/RRRRRRR
R Agro -sate 360 SL  Glyphosate 36% SL  Asiatic Agric Chem. Industry 
(PTE) Ltd Singapore  
23.03.2012  UgC/2012/000883/In/RRRRRRRR  Agro -Cythrin 5 EC  Cypermethrin 50 g/l  Asiatic Agric Chem. Industry 
(PTE) Ltd Singapore  
23.03.2012  UgC/2012/000882/Fu/RRRRRRR
R Agro -Zeb 80 WP  Mancozeb 80 % WP  Asiatic Agric Chem. Industry 
(PTE) Ltd Singapore  
23.03.2012  UgC/201 2/000881/In/RRRRRR  Agro -Pyrifos 48 EC  Chlorpyrifos 480 g/l  Asiatic Agric Chem. Industry 
(PTE) Ltd Singapore  
23.03.2012  UgC/2012/000880/In/RRRRRR  Agro -Malon 57 EC  Malathion  57 % EC  Asiatic Agric Chem. Industry 
(PTE) Ltd Singapore  
23.03.2012  UgC/2012/000 879/Fu/RRRRRR  Agro -Laxyl Mz 72 WP  Metalaxyl 80 g/kg + 640 g/kg 
Mancozeb  Asiatic Agric Chem. Industry 
(PTE) Ltd Singapore  
23.03.2012  UgC2012/000878/He/RRRRRR  Agro -2,4 D Amine 
720SL  Dimethylamine salt of 2,4 
Dichlorophenyl acetic acid 720g/l SL   Asiatic Agr ic Chem. Industry 
(PTE) Ltd Singapore  
02.03.2012  UgC/2012/000877/In/RRR  Orthene 97% PALLET  Acephate 97%  TOMEN Corporation, Japan  
02.03.2012  UgC/2012/000876/In/R  Lava 100%EC  Dichlorvos 100% EC  Sabero Organics Ltd. Gujarat, 
India  
02.03.2012  UgC/2012/00087 5/Fe/R  D.I. Grow Green  Organic Plus Fertilizer  Diamond Interest Soln Bus 
Malaysia C/o Dynapharm 
Group of Companies  
02.03.2012  UgC/2012/000874/Fe/R  D.I. Grow Red  Organic Plus Fertilizer  Diamond Interest Soln Bus 
Malaysia C/o Dynapharm CDUS 923 : 2013  
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 Group of Companies  
23.02.2012  UgC/2012/000873/He/R  Milsate 41%SL  Glyphosate 41%SL  Hangzhous Weiyuan 
Chemical Co. Ltd, China  
23.02.2012  UgC/2012/000872/In/R  Milcyper 5%EC  Cypermethrin 5%EC  Hangzhous Weiyuan 
Chemical Co. Ltd, China  
23.02.2012  UgC/2012/000871/He/R  Mil 2,4D Ami ne Dimethylamine Salt 720g/l  Hangzhous Weiyuan 
Chemical Co. Ltd, China  
23.02.2012  UgC/2012/000870/In/RRR  Phostoxin 66%  Aluminium Phosphide 66%  Detia Degesch Gmbh 
Germany  
23.02.2012  UgC/2012/000869/In/RR  Dera Blue Cross  Malathion 2% Dust  Dera Chemicals In dustries 
Nairobi Kenya.  
21.02.2012  UgC/2012/000868/Fu/RRRRRR  Ridomil Gold Mz 68 WP  Mancozeb 56%+ Metalaxyl 12%  Syngenta Crop.Protection Ag. 
Basle.  
21.02.2012  UgC/2012/000867/He/RRRRR  Primagram Gold 660 
SC Atrazine 33% + Metalachlor 33%  Syngenta Crop.Prot ection Ag. 
Basle.  
17.02.2012  UgC/2012/000866/In/RR  Dregnet FT  Permethrin 36.8%  Juanco SPS Ltd, Nairobi  
17.02.2012  UgC/2012/000865/In/RR  Marshal 25EC  Carbosulfan 25EC  Juanco SPS Ltd, Nairobi  
17.02.2012  UgC/2012/000864/In/R  Pygar 35EC  1% pyrethrum extract  + 35% Garlic 
extract, 60% vegetable oil base + 1.3% 
Sodium lauryl sulphate  Juanco SPS Ltd, Nairobi   
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 17.02.2012  UgC/2012/000863/In/R  Pyneem 20EC  10g/L pyrethrum extract + 10g/L 
Azaradichtin +  vegetable oil base +  
ethanol, caffeine, polysorbate and 
water)  Juanco SPS Ltd, Nairobi  
17.02.2012  UgC/2012/000862/He/RR  Authority 48%SC  Sulfentrazone 48%SC  Juanco SPS Ltd, Nairobi  
03.02.2012  UgC/2012/000861/In/RR  Divipan  Dichlorovos  Makhteshim Chemical Works, 
Israel  
 23.11.2011  UgC/2011/000860/In/RRRR  Agro Lambda 2.5 EC  Lambda -cyhalothrin  Asiatic Agric Chem. Industry 
(PTE) Ltd Singapore  
23.11.2011  UgC/2011/000859/In/RRRR  Terminator 48 EC  Chlorpyrifos 480g/l  Asiatic Agric Chem. Industry 
(PTE) Ltd Singapore  
23.11.2011  UgC/2011/000858/In/Ne/RRRR  Agro -Furan 5% Gran ule Carbofuran 5% G R Asiatic Agric Chem. Industry 
(PTE) Ltd Singapore  
 23.11.2011  UgC/2011/000857/In/RRRR  Fendagro 6SC  Alpha - Cypermethrin 6% SC  Asiatic Agric Chem. Industry 
(PTE) Ltd Singapore  
23.11.2011  UgC/2011/000856/In/RRRRR  Agro -Detrin 2.5 EC  Deltam ethrin 2.5 % EC  Asiatic Agric Chem. Industry 
(PTE) Ltd Singapore  
23.11.2011  UgC/2011/000855/Ro/RR  Synphos  Zinc Phosphide 800g/kg  Agrosynth Chemicals Ltd, 
India  
23.11.2011  UgC/2011/000854/In/RR  Synfume  Aluminium Phosphide 56 %  Agrosynth Chemicals Ltd, 
India CDUS 923 : 2013  
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 23.11.2011  UgC/2011/000853/He/RR  Agro - Supanil 60 EC  Thiobencab 400g/l + Propanil 200 g/l  Asiatic Agric Chem. Industry 
(PTE) Ltd Singapore  
23.11.2011  UgC/2011/000852/He/RR  Agro -Stump 330 EC  Pendimethalin 330 EC  Asiatic Agric Chem. Industry 
(PTE) Ltd S ingapore  
23.11.2011  UgC/2011/000851/In/RR  Value  Cypermethrin 50g/l ME  Asiatic Agric Chem. Industry 
(PTE) Ltd Singapore  
23.11.2011  UgC/2011/000850/In/RR  Agro - Lambacin Super 
315 EC  Lambda - cyhalothrin 15g/l +  
Profenofos 300g/l  Asiatic Agric Chem. Industr y 
(PTE) Ltd Singapore  
23.11.2011  UgC/2011/000849/In/RR  Agro - Alphacyper 10 
EC Alpha -Cypermethrin 100g/l  Asiatic Agric Chem. Industry 
(PTE) Ltd Singapore  
23.11.2011  UgC/2011/000848/Fe/RRRR  Vegimax  Micronutrient  Boon Vanit International Ltd  
01.11.2011  UgC/2011/000847/He/RR  Liphosate  Glyphosate 41 % SL  Honbor Chemicals ltd Co 
China  
01.11.2011  UgC/2011/000846/In/RR  Licyper  Cypermethrin 50g/l  Honbor Chemicals ltd Co 
China  
11.10.2011  UgC/2011/000844/He/RR  Glyphosate  Glyphosate  480 g/l SL  Tivochem Israel  
26.09.2011  UgC/2011/000842/He/RR  2,4-D AMINE  Dimethylamine salt of 2,4 
Dichlorophenyl acetic acid 720gm/l SL  Agrimor il Ltd – Israel  
11.08.2011  UgC/2011/000841/He/RR  Invectra  Dimethylamine salt of 2,4 
Dichlorophenyl acetic acid 720gm/l SL  Hangzhous Yilong C hem. Ind, 
China   
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 11.08.2011  UgC/2011/000840/Fu/RR  Rooter  Mancozeb 80 % WP  Willowood Ltd Hong Kong  
11.08.2011  UgC/2011/000839/In/RR  Ascoris 48% EC  Chlorpyrifos 480g/l  Bhagiradha Chem. Ind. Ltd 
China  
08.08.2011  UgC/2011/000838/He/RR  Roundfam  Glyphosate 480  SL Shangai Jilong Chemicals 
Ltd, China.  
13.07.2011  UgC/2011/000837/Fu/RRR  Emthane M45  Mancozeb 80%WP  Sabero Organic, Gujarat,India  
13.07.2011  UgC/2011/000836/In/RRR  Cyperlacer  Cypermethrin 5% EC  Isagro Asia PVT, India  
13.07.2011  UgC/2011/000835/In/RRR  Malataf  Malathion 57%EC  Rallis India Ltd  
13.07.2011  UgC/2011/000834/In/RRR  Tafgor  Dimethoate 40 % EC  Rallis India Ltd  
29.06.2011  UgC/2011/000833/In/RR  Rockett  Profenofos 40% + Cypermethrin 4%  PI Industries -India  
29.06.2011  UgC/2011/000831/Fu/RRRRRR  Sanc ozeb  Mancozeb 80% WP  Dow Agro Science, France  
 29.06.2011  UgC/2011/000830/In/RR  Trounce 40 EC  Dimethoate 400 g/l  Rallis Ltd – India  
17.06.2011  UgC/2011/000829/Fu/RR  Victory 72 WP  Metalaxyl 80g/kg + Mancozeb 640g/kg  Invectrg Agro Ltd, Cyprus  
06.06.2011  UgC/2011/000828/In/RR  Keshet Super 312EC  Chlorpyrifos 300g/L + Deltamelthrin 
12g/l  Makhteshim Chemical Works 
Ltd, Israel.  
06.06.2011  UgC/2011/000827/In/R  Apollo 50 SC  Clofentenzine 500g/l  Makhteshim Chemical Works, 
Israel  
06.06.2011  UgC/2011/000826/In/RRR R Thionex 35EC  Endosulfan 35% EC  Makhteshim Chemical Works, CDUS 923 : 2013  
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06.06.2011  UgC/2011/000825/In/RR  Rimon  Novaluron  Makhteshim Chemical Works, 
Israel  
06.06.2011  UgC/2011/000824/In/RRRR  Pyrinex 480EC  Chlorpyrifos 200g/L  Makhteshim Chemicals Work 
Ltd. Isra el 
06.06.2011  UgC/2011/000823/In/RR  Methomex 90SP  Methomyl  Makhteshim Chemical Works, 
Israel  
06.06.2011  UgC/2011/000822/In/RR  Lamdex Super  Chloropyrifos 300g/l + lamdda 
cyhalothrin 15g/l  Makhteshim Chemical Works, 
Israel  
06.06.2011  UgC/2011/000821/Fu/RR  Orius 25EC  Tebuconazole 250g/l  Makhteshim Chemical Works, 
Israel  
06.06.2011  UgC/2011/000820/Fu/RR  Odeon 720 SC  Chlorothalonil 720 g/l  Makhteshim Chemical Works, 
Israel  
06.06.2011  UgC/2011/00819/Fu/RR  Nimrod 25 EC  Bupirimate 250g/l  Makhteshim Chemical Wo rks, 
Israel  
06.06.2011  UgC/2011/000818/Fu/RR  Folpan 50% WP  Folpet 500g/kg  Makhteshim Chemical Works, 
Israel  
06.06.2011  UgC/2011/000817/He/RR  Diurex 80 WG  Diuron 800g/kg  Makhteshim Chemical Works, 
Israel  
06.06.2011  UgC/2011/000816/He/RR  Diurex 80SC  Diuro n 800g/L  Agan Chemical 
Manufacturers, Israel   
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 06.06.2011  UgC/2011/000815/He/RR  Ametrex 50SC  Ametryn 500g/L  Agan Chemical 
Manufacturers, Israel  
25.05.2011  UgC/2011/000814/He/R  Erasate 480g/l  Glyphosate 480g/l SL  Shangai Mio Chemical, China  
28.04.2011  UgC/ 2011/000813/In/RR  Endocel 35% EC  Endosulfan 350g/l  Excel Industries, India  
14.04.2011  UgC/2011/000812/He/RR  Green Fire  Glyphosate 50% SL  Limin Chemical Co. Ltd, 
China  
08.04.2011  UgC/2011/000811/Fu/R  KZeb M45  Mancozeb 80WP  Shangai Sunstar Trading Co. 
Ltd, China  
08.04.2011  UgC/2011/000810/He/R  KlinUp 48% SL  Glyphosate 480g/l SL  Shangai Sunstar Trading Co. 
Ltd, China  
08.04.2011  UgC/2011/000809/He/R  K2,4-D Amine  Dimethylamine salt of 2,4 
Dichlorophenyl acetic acid 720gm/l SL  Shangai Sunstar Trading Co. 
Ltd, China  
08.04.2011  UgC/2011/000808/In/RRRRRRR  Dursban 4E  Chlorpyrifos Ethyl 48% EC  Dow Agro Science, France  
29.03.2011  UgC/2011/000805/In/RR  Cypercal P720  Cypermethrin 120g/I + Profenofos 
600g/I  Tembo International.  
20.01.2011  UgC/2011/000804/In/RR  Hipower 5EC  Cypermethrin 5%EC  Sulphur Mills Industries, India  
20.01.2011  UgC/2011/000803/In/RR  Sulmathion 50EC  Malathion 5EC  Sulphur Mills Industries, India  
20.01.2011  UgC/2011/000802/Fu/RR  Manco  Mancozeb 80WP  Sulphur Mills Industries, India  
23.11.2010  UgC/ 2010/000800/In/RRRR  Actellic Super  Pirimiphos methyl 1.6% + Permethrin Syngenta Crop.Protection Ag. CDUS 923 : 2013  
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 0.3%  Basle.  
23.11.2010  UgC/2010/000799/In/RRR  Cruiser 350  350g/l Thiomethoxam  Syngenta Crop. Protection 
Ag. Basle.  
19.11.2010  UgC/2010/000798/In/RR  Celpho s Aluminium phosphide 56%  Excel Industries Ltd. India  
30.08.2010  UgC/2010/000797/In/RRRR  Sicorin 5% EC  Cypermethrin 500g/l  The Scientific Fertilizer Co. 
India  
05.08.2010  UgC/2010/000796/He/R  Touchdown 48%SL   480g/l of glyphosate Isopropylamine 
salt Ningb o Free Trade Zone 
FineChem Ind. Co., Ltd, 
China  
05.08.2010  UgC/2010/000795/Fe/R  Sugar Mover   Bo:8%, Mo:0.004% + Inert 91.986%  Stoller Enterprise, USA  
05.08.2010  UgC/2010/000794/Fe/R  Sett Enhanced    Ca:8% + Bo:1% + Inert 91%  Stoller Enterprise, USA  
05.08.2010  UgC/2010/000793/Fe/R  Bio-Forge   N2% + K3%+ Inert 95%  Stoller Enterprise, USA  
05.08.2010  UgC/2010/000792/He/R  Fammine  2,4-Dimethylamine salt 720gm/l SL  Shanghai Jilong Chemical 
Company Limited, China   
05.08.2010  UgC/2010/000791/He/RRRRR  Round UP 36% SL  Glyphosate  36% SL  Monsanto Europe NV  
05.08.2010  UgC/2010/000790/He/R  WeedFire  Glyphosate 480g/l  Shangai Agrochemical Int 
Trade, China  
26.07.2010  UgC/2010/000788/In/RR  Trogar 40% EC  Dimethoate 400g/l  Rallis Ltd, India  
26.07.2010  UgC/2010/000787/I n/RR  Ralothrin  Cypermethrin 50 g/l  Rallis Ltd, India   
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 26.07.2010  UgC/2010/000786/He/R  Weed End  Glyphosate 410g/l SL  Topsen Biotech Co. Ltd., 
China  
19.07.2010  UgC/2010/000785/He/R  2,4-D Amine   2,4-Dimethylamine salt 720gm/l SL  Atul Ltd. Agrochemical 
Divisi ons, India  
19.07.2010  UgC/2010/000784/In/R  Sicoban  Chlorpyrifos 480g/l  Scientific Fertilizer, India  
19.07.2010  UgC/2010/000783/In/R  Twiga Lace 100EC   Lambda cyhalothrin 60g/l + 
Acetamiprid 40g/l  Volcano Agroscience Ltd., 
South Africa  
19.07.2010  UgC/2010 /000782/In/R  Hitcel  Profenofos 400g/l + Cypermethrin 
40g/l EC  Excel Crop Care Ltd. India  
19.07.2010  UgC/2010/000781/In/R  Tricel 48% w/v EC   Chlorpyrifos 480EC  Excel Crop Care Ltd., India  
19.07.2010  UgC/2010/000780/Fu/R  Eureka 72WP   Metalaxyl 60g/kg + Man cozeb 
640g/kg  Invectra Agro Ltd., Cyprus  
19.07.2010  UgC/2010/000779/In/R  Agrillic Super DP  Pirimiphos -methyl 16g/kg  + Permethrin 
3g\kg Willowood Ltd., Hong Kong  
19.07.2010  UgC/2010/000778/In/R  Agrithoate 40EC  Dimethoate 40%EC  Willowood Ltd., Hong Kong  
19.07.2010  UgC/2010/000777/He/R  Willosate 36%   Glyphosate 360 SL  Willowood Ltd., Hong Kong  
19.07.2010  UgC/2010/000776/In/R  Magic  
 Malathion 50%EC  Bharat Insecticides Ltd., India  
07.07.2010  UgC/2010/000775/Fu/R  UGONALL 580WP  Metalaxyl 100g/kg + Mancozeb  480 
g/kg Hanghazous Chemical 
Industry Ltd., China  
07.07.2010  UgC/2010/000774/In/R  Ametrex  Ametryne 500g/l SC  Hanghazous Chemical CDUS 923 : 2013  
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 Industry Ltd., China  
07.07.2010  UgC/2010/000773/In/R  Dudu -All Cypermethrin 10g/l + Chloropyrisfos 
45g/l  Hanghazous Chemical 
Industry Ltd., China  
07.07.2010  UgC/2010/000772/In/R  Hangthoate 40EC  Dimethoate 400g/l  Hanghazous Chemical 
Industry Ltd., China  
07.07.2010  UgC/2010/000771/He/R  Weedall  Glyphosate 480g/l SL  Hanghazous Chemical 
Industry Ltd., China  
07.07.2010  UgC/2010/000 770/He/R  Hurrow  Diuron 800g/l SC  Hanghazous Chemical 
Industry Ltd., China  
07.07.2010  UgC/2010/000769/He/R  Hasunil 60 EC  Thiobencarb 40% EC + Propanil 20% 
EC Hanghazous Chemical 
Industry Ltd., China  
07.07.2010  UgC/2010/000768/He/R  Hangzhou 2,4 -D Amin 
720S L: 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid  Hanghazous Chemical 
Industry Ltd., China  
07.07.2010  UgC/2010/000767/He/R  Super Weeder  Glyphosate 480g/l SL  Zhejiang Topchance 
Chemical Industries, China  
06.07.2010  UgC/2010/000766/Fu/R  Tatamaster  Metalaxyl 100g/kg + Manc ozeb 480 
g/kg Rallis India Ptd., India  
06.07.2010  UgC/2010/000765/He/R  Glyphotox  Glyphosate 41% SL  AIMCO Pesticides Ltd., India  
05.07.2010  UgC/2010/000764/In/R  Linex 48% EC  Chlorpyrifos 480g/l EC  Modern Insecticides Ltd., 
India   
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 05.07.2010  UgC/2010/00076 3/In/R  LB-Dichlorvos  Dichlorvos 1000g/l EC  Modern Insecticides Ltd., 
India  
05.07.2010  UgC/2010/000762/In/R  LB-Ambush  Cypermethrin 5% EC  Modern Insecticides Ltd., 
India  
05.07.2010  UgC/2010/000761/In/R  Procyper  Profenofos 40% + Cypermethrin 4% 
EC Modern In secticides Ltd., 
India  
05.07.2010  UgC/2010/000760/In/R  LB-Dimethoate  Dimethoate 400g/l  Modern Insecticides Ltd., 
India  
05.07.2010  UgC/2010/000759/Fu/R  LB-Mancozeb  Mancozeb 80%WP  Modern Insecticides Ltd., 
India  
05.07.2010  UgC/2010/000758/Fu/R  Lancozeb  Mancozeb 80%WP  Honbor Chemical Company 
Limited, China   
05.07.2010  UgC/2010/000757/He/R  LB- 2,4-D Amine  2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid  Honbor Chemical Company 
Limited, China   
05.07.2010  UgC/2010/000756/He/R  LB-Glyphosate  Glyphosate 480g/l SL  Modern Insect icides Ltd., 
India  
29.06.2010  UgC/2010/000755/Fu/R  Mancoera -M45  Mancozeb 80%WP  Sinochem Shanghai Corp, 
China  
29.06.2010  UgC/2010/000754/He/R  Eramine 2,4D Amine 
720g/l  Amine Salt 2,4 D Dichlorophenyl acetic 
acid Sinochem Shanghai Corp, 
China  
29.06.2010  UgC/2010/000753/In/R  Insecta KILL  Chlorpyrifos 480g/l  Sinochem Shanghai Corp, CDUS 923 : 2013  
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 China  
29.06.2010  UgC/2010/000752/He/R  Weed Up  Glyphosate 360g/l SL  Sinochem Shanghai Corp, 
China  
22.06.2010  UgC/2010/000751/In/R  Shumba Super EC  fenitrothion 50% + Deltamethri n 5%  EcoMed Manufacturing Ltd, 
Zimbabwe  
22.06.2010  UgC/2010/000750/In/R  Shumba Super Grain 
Protectant  fenitrothion 1.0% + Deltamethrin 
0.13%  EcoMed Manufacturing Ltd, 
Zimbabwe  
19.04.2010  UgC/2010/000748/Ne/RRRR  Vyadate 10G  Oxamyl 10%  Du Pont, France  
19.04.2010  UgC/2010/000747/In/RR  Famgor 5EC 
(Twigathoate 40%)  Fenitrothion 500g/l EC  Agrochem Alexandria, Egypt  
19.03.2010  Ugc/2010/00745/In/R  Authority 75WG  Sulfentrazone 75WG  Juanco SPS Ltd, Nairobi  
19.03.2010  Ugc/2010/00744/In/R  Fury 10EC  Zeta-cypermethr in 10%EC  Juanco SPS Ltd, Nairobi  
19.03.2010  Ugc/2010/00743/In/R  Pyesulfan 10EC  Pyrethrins 10g/l + Carbosulfan 100g/l  Juanco SPS Ltd, Nairobi  
19.03.2010  Ugc/2010/00742/He/RRR  Satunil 60% EC  Thiobencarb 40% EC + Propanil 20% 
EC Tomen Corporation, Japan  
 21.10.2009  Ugc/2009/000729/In/RRR  Perkill  Permethrin 10 EC  United Phosphorus Ltd India  
 21.10.2009  Ugc/2009/000728/In/RRR  Nugor 40 EC  Dimethoate 40 EC  United Phosphorus Ltd India  
 21.10.2009  Ugc/2009/000727/In/RR  Cyrux  Cypermethrin 20 EC  United Phosphorus  Ltd India   
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  21.10.2009  Ugc/2009/000726/In/RR  Chlorban 48 EC  Chlorpyrifos 48 EC  United Phosphorus Ltd India  
 21.10.2009  Ugc/2009/000725/In/RRR  Chlorban 20 EC  Chlorpyrifos 20 EC  United Phosphorus Ltd India  
 21.10.2009  Ugc/2009/000724/In/RRRRR  Phoskill 40%  EC Monocrotophos 40% EC  United Phosphorus Ltd India  
 21.10.2009  Ugc/2009/000723/Ro/RRRR  Ratol 80%   Zinc Phosphide 80%  United Phosphorus Ltd India  
 21.10.2009  Ugc/2009/000722/In/RRR  Lancer 75% SP  Acephate 75% SP  United Phosphorus Ltd India  
 21.10.2009  Ugc/2009/000721/In/RRR  Ustaad 5% EC  Cypermethrin 5% EC  United Phosphorus Ltd India  
 17.09.2009  Ugc/2009/000719/He/R  Viron 80 WDG  Diuron 800g/kg  Asiatic Agric Ind. (PTE) 
Singapore  
03.07.2009  Ugc/2009/000703/Fe/RRR  Vegimax  MICRO NUTRIENT(Plant Supplement)  Boon Vanit International Ltd  
11.03.2009  Ugc/2009/000700/He/R  Weed -Up 48% SL  Glyphosate 48%SL  We Young Ind. & Trading Co -
China  
11.03.2009  Ugc/2009/000699/Fu/R  Mancodose  Mancozeb 80WP  Zagro PTE Ltd, INDIA  
24.09.2008  Ugc/2008/000694/In/R  Bestox ( DOMINEX)  Alphacypermethrin 100g/l  Juanco SPS Ltd Nairobi 
Kenya  
24.09.2008  Ugc/2008/000693/In/R  Brigade ( TALSTAR)  Bifenthrin 2.5%  Juanco SPS Ltd Nairobi 
Kenya  
19.09.2008  Ugc/2008/000692/In/R  Dudu Ethoate  Dimethoate 400g/l  Kingtech Corporation 
Shenzhen - China  CDUS 923 : 2013  
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 19.09.2008  Ugc/2008/000691/In/R  Dudu Alpha  Alpha Cypermethrin 30g/l EC  Kingtech Corporation 
Shenzhen - China  
19.09.2008  Ugc/2008/000687/Fu/R  Indofil M -45 Mancozeb 80 WP  Indofil Chemicals Ltd  
14.08.2008  Ugc/2008/000669/He/R  Cordal GOLD  Prometryn 3,5 -triazine 2, 4 diamine  Syngenta Crop.  
Protection Ag. Basle.  
16.07.2008  Ugc/2008/000662/He/R  Garil  Propanil + Triclopyr 432 g/l  Dow Agro Sciences – France  
19.05.2008  Ugc/2008/000647/He/R  Rical 345 EC  230g/l Propanil + 115 g/l Thiobencarb  Arysta Life Science Kenya  
19.05.2008  Ugc/2008/000646/He/R  Kalach Extra 70 SG  Glyphosate 700g/l SG  Arysta Life Science Kenya  
19.05.2008  Ugc/2008/000645/In/R  Titan 25 EC   Arysta Life Science Kenya  
19.05.2008  Ugc/2008/000644/In/R  Mospilan 200 SP  Acetamiprid 200 g/l  Arysta Life Scien ce Kenya  
19.05.2008  Ugc/2008/000643/Fu/R  Banko 500 SC  Chlorothalonil 500 g/l  Arysta Life Science Kenya  
14.03.2008  Ugc/2008/000637/In/R  Push Herbal  Plant Extracts mixture of NEEM, 
Mustards, Aloe Vera, Chilies, Garlic  Prathista Industries Ltd  
Choutuppal -508 252, A.P. 
India  
14.03.2008  Ugc/2008/000636/Fe/R  Bio Zinc  10 % Organic Zinc  Prathista Industries Ltd  
Choutuppal -508 252, A.P. 
India  
14.03.2008  Ugc/2008/000635/Fe/R  Bio-Potash  10% Organic Potash in Gluconate / Prathista Industries Ltd   
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 Lactate form  Choutuppal -508 252, A.P. 
India  
14.03.2008  Ugc/2008/000634/Fe/R  Biophos  10% Bio -available Phosphorus  Prathista Industries Ltd  
Choutuppal -508 252, A.P. 
India  
14.03.2008  Ugc/2008/000633/Fe/R  Megacal  Bio-available calcium, magnesium, 
Potassium, Zinc, Manga nese, Ferrous, 
Copper, Boron.  Prathista Industries Ltd  
Choutuppal -508 252, A.P. 
India  
14.03.2008  Ugc/2008/000632/Fe/R  New Suryamin  Vegetable / Cereal Protein based 
formulated with sea weed extract, 
Itumic acid, ulvic acid with organic 
micronutrients and  trace elements  Prathista Industries Ltd  
Choutuppal -508 252, A.P. 
India  
03.09.2008  Ugc/2008/000684/In/RRR  Icon 10 CS  Lambdacyhalothrin 10%  Syngenta Crop.Protection Ag. 
Basle.  
03.09.2008  Ugc/2008/000683/In/RRR  Icon 10 WP  Lambdacyhalothrin 10%  Syngenta C rop.Protection Ag. 
Basle.  
03.09.2008  Ugc/2008/000682/In/RRR  Dynamec 1.8 EC  Abamectin  Syngenta Crop.Protection Ag. 
Basle.  
 02.05.2008  Ugc/2008/000641/In/RRRR  Fenkill 20 % EC  Fenvalerate 20 % EC  United Phosphorus Ltd. India  
 02.05.2008  Ugc/2008/000639/Fu /RRRRR  Uthane 80% WP  Mancozeb 80% WP  United Phosphorus Ltd. India  CDUS 923 : 2013  
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 20.12.2007  Ugc/2007/000621/In,Ne/RRR  Furadan 5G  Carbofuran 5%  FMC Corporation 
,Philadelphia,USA  
10.07.2007  Ugc/2007/00584/Fe/R  Algifol TM  Algifol Foliar fertilizer  Neomed Pharma GmbH, 
Germ any 
21.09.2007  Ugc/2007/000610/He/R  Velpar WG  Hexazinone 750g/kg  DuPont, France  
21.09.2007  Ugc/2007/000609/He/R  Twiga Glyphosate  Glyphosate 360SL  Volcano Agroscience (Pty) 
Company Limited, South 
Africa  
21.09.2007  Ugc/2007/000608/In,Ac/R  Romectin  Abamect in 18g/l EC  Rotam Ltd, China  
21.09.2007  Ugc/2007/000607/In/R  Twigathion 50% EC  Fenitrothion 500g/l EC  Agrochem Alexandria, Egypt  
21.09.2007  Ugc/2007/000606/In/R  Twigacyper  Cypermethrin 50 g/l  Agrochem Alexandria, Egypt  
21.09.2007  Ugc/2007/000605/In/R  Twigafos Combi      
( Telton -C- 425 EC)  Profenofos 400g/l +Cypermethrin 40g/l  Agrochem Alexandria, Egypt  
21.09.2007  Ugc/2007/000604/In/R  Twiga Malathion 
57%EC ( FAMTHION)  Malathion 57%EC  Agrochem Alexandria, Egypt  
17.07.2007  Ugc/2007/000590/In/R  Famban 48%  EC Chlorpyrifos 480 g/l  Rallis Ltd, India  
23.05.2007  Ugc/2007/00580/In/RRRRR  Bulldock 0.25 EC  Betacyfluthrin 2.5%  Bayer East Africa  
23.05.2007  Ugc/2007/00579/Ne/RRR  Nemacur 5 GR  Fenamiphos  Bayer East Africa   
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 23.05.2007  Ugc/2007/000578/Fu/RR  Sencor   Metribuzin 70 WP  Bayer East Africa  
17.01. 2007  Ugc/2007/000576/Fu/RRR  Famcozeb 80% WP  Mancozeb 80 WP  Limin Chemical Co. Ltd, 
China  
26.10.2006  UgC/2006/000574/He/RRR  Helosate (Twigasate)  Glyphosate 48%SL  Helm AG. Germany  
26.10.2006  UgC/2006/000573/He/RRR  Actril DS  2,4-D Amine 60% + Ioxynil 10%  Bayer East Africa  
26.10.2006  UgC/2006/000572/Fu/RRR  Kocide 101  Cupric Hydroxide 77%  Du Pont France  
26.10.2006  Ugc/2006/000568/He/RRR  Gesapax 80 WG  Ametryn 80%  Syngenta Agro AG, UK  
26.10.2006  Ugc/2006/000567/He/RRR  Dual Gold 960 EC  Metolachlor + Chloroacetanilide  Syngenta Agro AG. UK  
24.10.2006  Ugc/2006/000564/He/R  Alazine350/200SE  Alachlor 350g/l+Atrazine200g/l  Agan Chemical 
Manufacturers, Israel  
14.09.2006  Ugc/2006/000555/He/RRRR  Sweep W.S  Glyphosate 41% SL  Unite d Phosphorus India.  
14.09.2006  Ugc/2006/000554/In/RRRR  Quickphos  Aluminium Phosphide 56%  United Phosphorus India  
14.09.2006  Ugc/2006/000553/In/RRR  Lancer  Acephate 75% SP  United Phosphorus India  
06.10.2006  Ugc/2006/000560/In/R  Keshet 2.5  Deltamethrin  Makhteshim Chemical Works, 
Israel  
06.09.2006  Ugc/2006/00545/In/R  Famcyper 5EC  Cypermethrin 5%EC  Agrochem Co. Alexandria 
Egypt  
03.11.2006  UgC/2006/000575/He/RR  Ronstar 25EC  Oxadiozon 250g/L  Bayer East Africa (Rhone CDUS 923 : 2013  
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 Poulenc)  
08.09.2005  UgC/2005/000502/Fe/R  Agroleaf/Agrloblen  N 19.89%, P 20.29%, K 19.51% + 
Trace  The Scotts Co. Kenya Ltd.  
14.07.2005  UgC/2005/000483/In/RR  Ustaad 5%EC  Cypermethrin 5% EC  United Phosphorus Ltd. India  
NB: 
1. In = Insecticide  
2. Ne = Nematicide  
3. He = Herbicide  
4. Fu = Fungicide  
5. Fe = Fertili zer 
6. Ro = Rodenticide  
7. The following are, until further notice, the approved agricultural chemicals for use in Uganda. More authorized chemicals will, in due course, be approved after they have met 
the required standards.  More details about the approved Deal ers and chemicals can be obtained from MAAIF, Department of Crop Protection, Entebbe.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Annex F  
(Informative)  
Hazards associated with horticultural production flow that  could be harmful to the 
consumer  
F.1 Biological hazards  
Food -borne micro -organisms, such as bacteria, viruses and parasites, are often referred to  as biological 
hazards. Some fungi are able to produce toxins and also are  included in this group of hazards. Micro -
organisms able to cause human disease may be found on raw produce.  
Sometimes they are part of the fruit or vegetable microflora as incidental contaminants from the soil, dust and 
surroundings. In other instances they get introduced onto the produce through poor production and handling 
practices, such as the use of untreate d manure, the use of contaminated irrigation water or unsanitary 
handling practices. Pathogenic bacteria associated with horticultural value chain include:  Salmonella , Shigella , 
Escherichia coli (pathogenic) , Campylobacter species , Yersinia enterocolitica , Listeria monocytogenes , 
Staphylococcus aureus , Clostridium species , Bacillus cereus , Vibrio species ,  
F2 Chemical hazards  
Chemical contaminants in raw horticultural value chain  may be naturally occurring or may be added during 
agricultural production, post -harvest handling and other unit operations .harmful chemicals at high levels have 
been associated with acute toxic responses and with chronic illnesses.  Examples of chemical hazards:  
pesticides , fertilizers , antibiotics , heavy metals , oils and grease . 
F3 Physical hazards: foreign bodies  
Examples of physical hazards include:  
• residual soil and stones found on fruits and vegetable;  
• packaging remaining from harvesting (wood, metal, etc.);  
• packing materials and storage facilities, e.g. packaging plastics and cardboard;  
• foreign matter collected during harvesting;  
• glass and sharp objects;  
• Personal effects: jewels, hair, pens.   
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Annex  G 
(Infor mative)  
Maturity indices for  evaluation of maturity in horticultural crops  
 
Subjective maturity indices  Objectiv e maturity indices  
Appearance -colour, size  and shape  Total soluble solids concentration (TSS)  
Touch - texture,   hardness or softness  Titratable acidity (TA)  
Smell - odour or aroma  Firmness measurements  
Resonance - sound when tapped  Oil content  
Sweetness - sourness,  bitterness  Dry matter  
 Measurement of starch and sugar  
 Total soluble concentration and acidity ration(TSS:TA)  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Annex  H 
(Informative)  
Storage temperature guidelines  
H.1 Storage temperature guidelines for flow ers 
Exporters shall check the effectiveness of their cold chain through the routine monitoring of temperatures at 
every stage. Optimum temperature levels vary with species and, clearly the code of practice has to reflect this 
diversity.The following are re commended optimum transit temperatures for individual flower species 
(centigrade):  
flower species  transit temperatures  
(°C) flower species   transit temperatures (°C) 
Alstromeria  4 Delphinium  4 
Aster   4 Gypsophilia  4 
Bouvardia  2 Euphorbia  10 —15 
Carnatio n 2 Lilium  2 
Chrysanthemum  2 Rose   2 — 4 
Ornithogalum   4 Ginger  13 
Statice  2 — 4 Anthurium   13 
Heliconia  12 Veronica  4 
H.2 Storage temperature guidelines for fruits and vegetables  
H2.1  Products for which ideal temperature is (10° C) or below;  
Item Ideal 
temperature 
C Mist Item Ideal 
temperature  
C Mist 
Apples  0 —11 No Lemons  7.2 — 8.9 Lightly  
Apricots  0 No Lettuce  1.1 — 2.2 Lightly  
Artichokes  1.1 — 3.3 Lightly  Mandarins  7.2 — 8.9 No 
Asparagus  0 — 1.7 Lightly  Melons (fresh cut)  7.2 or less  No 
Avoc ados (cold -
tolerant)  4.4 No Mushrooms (most 
varieties)  1.1 No 
Beans, Lima  2.8 — 5 Lightly  Mushrooms, 
shitake, enoki  1.1 — 2.8 No 
Beans, sanap/green  4.4 — 7.2 Lightly  Mushrooms, 
oyster  2.8 — 3.3 No 
Beets  0 Lightly  Nectarines  -0.6 — 0 No 
Blackberries  -0.6 — 0 No Nuts 0 — 4.4 No  
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 Blueberries  -0.6 — 0 No Okra  7.2 — 10 No 
Broccoli  0 Lightly  Onion bulb  0 No 
Brussels sprouts  0 Yes Onion, green  0 Lightly  
Cabbage  0 Yes Oranges (fla)  0.1 No 
Cantaloupe  3.3 — 4.4 No Oranges (calif).  7.2 — 8.9 No 
Carambola  4.4 No Oranges 
(aroz/texas)  0 — 8.9 No 
Carrots  0 Lightly  Passion fruit  7—10 No 
Cauliflower  0 Lightly  Peaches (ripe)  -0.6 — 0 No 
Celery  0 — 1.7 Yes Pears (ripe)  0 No 
Cherries  0 No Peas, green  0 No 
Coconut  0 —1.7 No Peas, snow  0.6 — 1.7 No 
Corn  1.1 — 3.3 Yes Peppers, bell  7.2 — 10 Lightly  
Cranberries  2.2 — 4.4 No Peppers, chilli 
fresh  3.3 — 6.7 No 
Cucumbers  7.2 — 10 No Pineapple (ripe)  7.2 No 
Dates (semi -dry) 0 — 4.4 No Pineapple (fresh -
cut) 0 — 1.7 No 
Dates (soft)  -17.8 — 0 No Plums/prunes  0 No 
Eggpla nt 7.8 — 12.2 Yes Potatoes  7.2 — 10 No 
Endive/Escarole  0 Lightly  Radishes  0 Yes 
Garlic  0 — 1.1 No Raspberries  0 No 
Greens  0 Yes Romaine  0 Lightly  
Grapes, collards, kale  0 No Rutabaga  0 No 
Herbs (most types)  3.3 — 5.8 No Salad mixes  0.6 No 
Herbs, bas il, oregano  8.9 — 10 No Spinach  0 Lightly  
Honeydew   No Sprouts  1.1— 2.2 No 
Kiwifruit (backroom 
storage)  7.2 — 10 No Squash (soft)  5 — 10 Lightly  
Leeks  0 Yes Strawberries  0 No 
   tunips  0 Yes 
 
H.2.2   Products  for which the ideal temperature is 10 C or above;  
Item Ideal 
temperature 
C Mist Item Ideal 
temperature  
C Mist 
Avocados (cold 
tolerant)  13.3 No Peaches (unripe)  18.3 — 21.1 No 
Bananas (to 
(ripen)  15.6 — 18.3 No Pears (unripe)  15.6 — 21.1 Lightly  
Bananas (to 
(store)  13.3 — 14.4 No Peppers, ch illi, dried  Room 
temperature  No 
Dried fruits  Room temp.  No Pineapple mature, green  10 — 12.8 No CDUS 923 : 2013  
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 Grapefruit  10 — 12.8 No Plums/Pruned (to ripen)  17.8 No 
Grapefruit  10 — 15.8 No Pumpkins  10 — 15.6 No 
Limes  12.8 Yes Squash (hard)  10 — 12.8 No 
Mangoes  12.8 No Sweet potato  12.8 — 15.6 No 
Melons (whole)  10 No Tomatoes, mature, green  15.6 — 21.1 No 
Papayas  10 — 12.8 No Watermelon  10 —15.6 No  
 
H.2.3  Products  sensitive to chilling;  
Many tropical products are susceptible to chilling injury when transporte d or stored at  lower than 
recommended tempera tures. Damage sometimes is not apparent until the produce returns to a warmer 
temperature. Injured products may show pitting, discoloration, water soaked areas and failure to ripen.  The 
following commodities are  sensitive to chilling injury:  
Atemoyas  Cranberries  Mamey sapotes  Santolina  
Avocados  Cucumbers  Mangoes  Sapodillas  
Barbacos  Custard apples  Mangosteen  Soursop  
Bananas  Eggplant  Melons  Squash  
Beans  Feijoas  Okra  Sugar apples  
Bitter Melons  Ginger root  Orang es (calif/ariz)  Sweet potatoes  
Black sapotes  Grapefruit  Papayas  Tamarillos  
Boniato  Guavas  Passion fruit  Tamarindos  
Breadfruit  Haricot verts  Pepino melons  Taro root  
Calabazas  Jaboticabas  Peppers  Tornatillos  
Calamondin  Jackfruit  Pineapple  Tomatoes  
Canistel Jicama  Plaintains  Ugli Tangelo  
Cantaloupe  Kiwanos  Pomegranates  Watermelon  
Carambolas  Langsats  Potatoes  White sapotes  
Cassavas  Lemons  Pummelos  Yams  
Chayotes  Limes  Pumpkins   
Cherimoyas  Malangas  Rambutan   
H.2.4 Commodities sensitive to ethylene;  
Never transport or store ethylene -producing horticultural value chain  with products sensitive to it. Ethylene can 
cause premature ripening of some products and will damage others. Potassium permanganate pads can be 
used to absorb ethylene during transit and storage.   
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Commodity  Ethylene 
production  Sensitivity 
to 
ethylene  Reaction 
to 
ethylene  Commodity  Ethylene 
production  Sensitivity 
to 
ethylene  Reaction 
to 
ethylene  
Apples  VH H Less 
crunchy  Honeydew  M H  
Apricots  H H  Kiwifruit  L H  
Asparagus  VL M Toughness  Lemons  VI M  
Avocados  H H  Lettuce  VI H Russet 
spotting  
Bananas  M H  Iceberg     
Beans  L M  Lies VI M  
Snap/Green     Mangoes  M H  
Broccoli  VL H Yellow  Mushrooms  VI M  
Brussels  VL H  Nectarines  H H  
Sprouts     Oranges  VI M  
Cabbage  VL H  Papaya  H H  
Cantaloupe  H M  Peaches  H H  
Cauliflower  VL H  Pears  H H  
Cucumbers  L H Yellow  Peas  VI M  
Endive  VL M  Plums/Prunes  M H  
Escarole     Spinach  VI H  
Figs M L  Tomatoes   VI — M H  
Grapefruit  VL M      
Greens, leafy  VL H Loss of 
colour      
 
VI=Very low, M=moderate ; VH=Very high , L = Low, H=High 
H.2.5 Commodities sensitive to freezing  
The recommended temperatures for many products are only (1 °C to 3 °C) above each products freezing 
point. However, some thermostats are set to (1 °C to 3 °C) higher t han the recommended temperature of (0 
°C) for chilled products to avoid freezing.  The following commodities are susceptible to freezing injury:  
H.2.5.1  Most  sensitive  (likely to suffer injury by one light freezing):  
Apricots  Berries  Limes  Potatoes  
Asparag us Cucumbers  Okra  Squash, soft  
Avocados  Eggplant  Peaches  Sweet potatoes  
Bananas  Lemons  Peppers, bell  Tomatoes  
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 H.2.5.2  Moderately  sensitive  (able to recover from one or two light freezing):  
Apples  Cauliflower  Onion, bulb  Radis hes 
Broccoli  Celery  Oranges  Spinach  
Cabbage (new crop)  Cranberries  Parsley  Quash (hard)  
Carrots  Grapefruit  Pears   
Grapes  Peas    
H.2.6 commodities sensitive to moisture loss sensitivity:  
Most products need to be stored at a high relative humidity lev el. However, some 
products are more susceptible than others to moisture loss, which results in wilting 
and shrivelling.  
 
H.2.61 high loss rate:  
Apricots  Grapes  Papayas  Strawberries  
Blackberries  Green onions  Peaches  Vegetables with tops  
Broccoli  Leafy greens  Pineapple   
Cantaloupe  Mangoes  Plums/Prunes   
Cherries  Mushrooms  Rasberries   
 
H.2.6.2 medium loss rate:  
 
Avocados  Cauliflower (unwrapped)  Grape fruit  Pears  
Artichokes  Celery  Green beans  Peas  
Asparagus  Coconuts  Lemons  Peppers  
Bananas  Corn , sweet  Lettuce  Radishes  
Beets  Cranberries  Limes  Sweet potatoes  
Brussel sprouts  Endive  Nectarines  Squash, soft  
Cabbage  Escarole, topped  Okra  Tangerines  
Carrots  Oranges  Tomatoes   
 
H.2.7 commodities sensitive to odour:  
Commodity  Odour will be absorbed by: 
Apples  Cabbage, Carrots, Celery, Figs, Onions, Meat, Eggs, Dairy products  
Carrots  Celery  
Citrus  Meat, Eggs, Dairy products  
Grapes  Other fruits and vegetables  
Onions, bulb  Apples, Celery, Pears  
Onions, green  Corn, Figs, Grapes, Mushrooms, Rhubarb   
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Potatoes  Apples, Pears  
Peppers, green  Pineapple  CDUS 923 : 2013  
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Annex H  
 Horticulture  code of practice — Auditor check list  
 
Clause/  
Section  Level       Point  Y
e
s N
o N/A 1 2 3 Justification  
5 Traceability  
5.1.1  A Precise and up to 
date records are 
maintained of the 
origin, nature and 
quantities of all 
ingredients, 
additives, 
preservatives used?         
5.1.1  A Are records of field 
operations; soil 
preparation through 
to harvest 
available?         
5.2 A Is produce clea rly 
marked with 
identification that 
cannot be altered?         
5.3 A Is all produce 
received clearly 
traced through 
handling to 
dispatch?         
6 Record keeping and internal audit  
6.1 a  A Crop diary 
indicating variety, 
batch, quality etc.?         
6.1 b A Agrochemical Stock 
cards maintained? 
(verify)         
6.1 c  A List of personnel 
with access to 
pesticide stores?         
6.1 d  A List of class I 
chemicals used on 
farm?         
6.1 e  A Records of all 
pesticide         
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Section  Level       Point  Y
e
s N
o N/A 1 2 3 Justification  
5 Traceability  
applications?  
6.1 f A List of spra y 
operators?         
6.1 f A - Training  of spray 
operators ?        
6.1 f A - Work rotation?         
6.1f A - Medical checks 
etc.?         
6.1g A Spray supervisor 
logbook on PPE 
maintenance         
6.1h A Machinery 
maintenance logs         
6.1i A Daily wat er 
consumption 
records?         
6.1j A Fertilizer usage 
records?         
6.1k A Accident / incident 
diary?         
6.1l A Notices of 
emergency 
procedures 
displayed?         
6.1m  A List of first -aiders?         
 A Training records?         
6.1n A Records of  disposal 
of pesticide s, and 
used containers?         
 A Simple map of 
disposal sites?         
6.1o A Sample work 
contracts?         
6.1p A Records of daily 
muster rolls?         CDUS 923 : 2013  
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Section  Level       Point  Y
e
s N
o N/A 1 2 3 Justification  
5 Traceability  
6.1q A Payroll records?         
7  Varieties 
and 
rootstock           
7.1.1  A Are planting 
materials certified 
by recognized 
institution?         
7.1.2  A Is imported material 
accompanied with 
relevant 
documents?         
7.1.3a  A Does the grower 
produce his own 
planting material?         
7.1.3b  A Is the material 
traceable through 
growth to 
certification?         
7.1.4  A Are pesticides used 
during the growth 
justified and 
documented?         
7.1.6  A Is there a written 
produce 
specification agreed 
between buyers and 
suppliers 
(evidence)?         
7.1.8  A Is there evidence to 
show that plant 
breeders rights 
have been followed 
as per U nion of 
protection of new 
varieties of 
plant(UPOV) 
requirements?         
7.2.1  B Are varieties 
chosen 
tolerant/ resistant to 
commercially 
important pests and         
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Section  Level       Point  Y
e
s N
o N/A 1 2 3 Justification  
5 Traceability  
diseases?  
7.3 Seed 
treatments 
and 
dressing s          
7.3.1  A Is the use of seed 
treatments justified?         
7.3.3a  A Do records 
available indicate 
name of product, 
target?         
7.3.3b  A Do records 
available indicate 
target pest or 
disease?         
7.3.3c  A Do records 
available indicate 
any o ther benefit?         
7.4 Nursery stock  
7.4.1a  A Is imported planting 
material 
accompanied by 
attendant 
documents that are 
nationally 
accepted?         
7.4.1b  A Does imported 
material comply 
with WTO -SPS and 
IPPC?         
7.4.3  A Are documents of 
inspecti on at entry 
points available and 
acceptable         
7.4.5  A Does supplier give 
planting material 
guarantee , is 
documentation 
available?         
  Check in doc 4.4.6A 
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 Clause/  
Section  Level       Point  Y
e
s N
o N/A 1 2 3 Justification  
5 Traceability  
  4.4.7A         
7.5 Genetically modified organisms  
7.5.1  A Is the planting of 
genetically modified 
organisms in 
compliance with 
national regulations 
and that of country 
of destination?         
7.5.2  A Does the grower 
have copies of  
appropriate 
legislation?         
7.5.3  A Is there 
documentation of 
agreement between 
customer and  
grower detailing 
acreage?         
7.5.3  A Is there 
documentation of 
agreement between 
customer and 
grower detailing 
volumes?         
7.5.4a  A Does the grower 
have his own 
developments 
relating to use and 
production of 
GMOs?         
7.5.4b  A Has the growe r 
informed the 
customer this 
development 
(evidence)?         
8 Site selection  
8.1.1a  A Has EIA been done 
In accordance with 
the NEMA Act?         
8.1.1b  A Does the EIA take 
into account soil         
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Section  Level       Point  Y
e
s N
o N/A 1 2 3 Justification  
5 Traceability  
erosion?  
8.1.1c  A Does the EIA take 
into account level of 
ground water?         
8.1.1d  A Does the EIA take 
into account 
sources of water?         
8.1.1e  A Does the EIA take 
into accountprior 
use of land?         
8.1.1f  A Does the EIA take 
into account impact 
on the adjacent 
areas?         
8.1.2  A Are records 
available?         
8.1.3  A Is the choice of land 
based on the EIA 
report?         
8.1.4  A Is there a unique 
recording system 
for each field or 
greenhouse?         
8.1.6  A Is there a farm plan 
showing all 
agronomic activities 
on the farm 
including acreage?         
8.1.7  A Is each green -
house or field 
visually identifiable?         
8.1.8a  A Are non -
conformities from 
the EIA 
documented?         
8.1.8b  A Are there 
documents of 
corrective actions 
taken?         
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Section  Level       Point  Y
e
s N
o N/A 1 2 3 Justification  
5 Traceability  
for purpose  
8.1.10b  A Has the site not 
been used when a 
non-controllable risk 
has been identified?         
8.2 Rotations  
8.2.1  B Is there a 
documented 
rotation plan?         
8.2.2  B Is the absence of a 
rotation plan 
justified and 
documented?  
        
 
9 Soil and su bstrate management  
9.1 Mapping           
9.1.1a  C Has a survey been 
done and a farm 
map developed?       
   
9.1.1b  C Has a soil map 
been developed 
showing soil 
profiles?         
9.1.2  C Are rotation plans 
based on soil maps 
and profiles?         
9.2.0 Cu ltivation  
9.2.1  A Is there a GAP 
policy documented 
covering all 
aspects?         
9.2.2  C Is the choice of 
tillage method one 
that preserves soil 
structure         
9.3 Soil erosion   
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 Clause/  
Section  Level       Point  Y
e
s N
o N/A 1 2 3 Justification  
5 Traceability  
9.3.1  B Are there visible 
structures to 
minimize soil 
erosion?         
9.2.3a B Is there cultivation 
on slopes?         
9.3.3b  B Are the slopes 
greater than 35 %?         
9.3.4  B Are there drainage 
systems developed 
and well maintained 
to deal with 
runoffs?         
9.4 Soil fumigation  
9.4.1  C Is the use of soil 
fumigants justi fied?         
9.4.2a  B Is the use 
documented 
including date of 
application?         
9.4.2b  B Is the use 
documented 
including location?         CDUS 923 : 2013  
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Clause/  
Section  Level       Point  Yes No N/A 1 2 3 Justification  
9.4.2c  B Is the use documented 
including opera tor 
name?         
9.4.4  A Is the chemical used 
registered by 
agricultural chemicals 
board ?        
9.5 Substrate  
9.5.1  A Is all substrate used 
certified as fit for 
purpose?         
9.5.2  B Are substrates 
sterilized before   
re-use?         
9.5.5a  A Is the  location 
documented?         
9.5.5b  A Is the method of 
application 
documented?  
        
9.5.5c  A Is the, active ingredient  
documented?         
9.5.5d  A Is the, machinery used 
documented?         
9.5.5e  A Is the operator name 
documented?         
10.1 Advi ce on quantity and type of fertilizer  
10.1.1  A Is there a written 
fertilizer plan?         
10.1.2  A Is fertilizer applied 
within 6meters of water 
source?         
10.1.4  A Is the person in charge 
of fertilizer 
recommendation  of 
good  competence         
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 (evidence)?  
10.2 Records of 
application           
10.2.1a  A Do records of 
application available 
show location .        
10.2.1b  A Do records of 
application available 
show, field name, or 
green house?         
10.2.1c  A Do records of 
application available 
show dosage ?        
10.2.1d  A Do records of 
application available 
show type of 
machinery?         
10.2.2a  A Does a work  
instruction accompany 
all applications?         
10.2.2b  A  Is the instruction 
issued by competent 
authority?         
10.3 Application machi nery 
10.3a  A Is fertilizer application 
machinery well 
maintained .?        
10.3b  A Is fertilizer application 
machinery calibrated  
regularly ?        
10.3c  A Do all application 
machinery have a 
logbook showing 
maintenance  and date 
of service ?        
10.4. 0 Nutrient requirement  
10.4.1  C Has a cropping plan 
been developed         
10.4.2  C Is cropping plan based 
on a risk assessment?         
10.4.3  C Is the application based 
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 crop analysis?  
10.4.4  C Does the fertilizer 
applicati on meet the 
needs of the plant?         
10.5 Timing and frequency  
10.5.2a  A Is fertilizer application 
based on stage of crop 
growth .           
10.5.2b  A Is fertilizer application 
based on weather 
condition at the 
intended time of 
application?           
10.5.3a  A is there a nitrogen 
management plan that 
takes into account 
national fertilization 
policy?         
10.5.3b  A Do applications fall 
within the acceptable 
limits?         
10.5.5  A Is there a soil nutrient  
analysis that is done at 
the start and end o f 
each cropping plan?         
10.5.6  A Does the grower 
understand the impact 
of excessive 
application of nitrogen?         
10.6 Fertilizer storage  
10.6.1  B Is the site of fertilizer 
store appropriate?         
10.6.2  B Is the fertilizer stock 
inventory wel l kept and 
up to date?         
10.6.3  B Is fertilizer store 
specific for purpose  
and away from living 
quarters?         
10.6.4  A Is fertilizer stored with 
pesticides 
appropriately?         
10.6.5a  A Is fertilizer stored away 
from concentrated         
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 acids?  
10.6.5b  A Are concentrated acids 
locked separately?         
10.6.6a  A Are appropriate 
warning signs placed 
both inside and 
outside?         
10.6.6b  A Are the  signs  clear 
atleast  10 metres?         
10.6.6c  A Is the writing both in 
local language  and 
English?         
Organic fertilizers  
10.7.1  A Is organic manure used 
on the farm composted 
and stored to contain 
any possible risk of 
contamination?         
10.7.2  A Is untreated sewage 
sludge used on the 
farm?         
10.7.3  A Is the use of treated 
sewage sludge 
supported by a code of 
practice?         
107.4  A Has a risk assessment 
been done for the use 
of organic manure?         
107.5  A  Does the use of 
Organic Manure  take 
into account its 
contribution to NPK?         
10.7.6a  A Are there records 
available to show dates 
of application?         
10.7.6b  A Are there records 
available to show 
location of application?         
10.7.6c  A Are there records 
available to show 
analysis of O rganic 
Manure ?        
10.7.7a  A Is the analysis done by 
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 laborator y? 
10.7.7b  A Is the competence of 
competent laboratory 
demonstratable?         
10.8 Inorganic fertilizers  
10.8.1  A Do inorganic fertilizers 
used on the farm have 
fertilizer profiles?         
11.1 Water management  
11.1.1  a Is the grower 
conversant  with the soil 
water relations which 
enable water 
requirements be 
accurately calculated ?        
11.1.2  C Is supportive 
documentation 
available for water 
requirements ?        
11.1.3  A Does the grower have 
a valid water 
abstraction licence ?        
11.1.4  A Is there an irrigation 
plan to optimize water 
usage ?        
11.1.5  A Does the grower 
maintain water  meters 
and records of water 
consumption including 
date ,volume and 
irrigation unit ?        
11.2.  Irrigation and fertigation method  
11.2.1  A Is the gr ower 
conversant with the 
most efficient irrigation 
method ?        
11.2.2  B Are field personnel 
trained to recognize 
and rectify any pipe 
burst ?        
11.3   Quality of irrigation water  
11.3.1  B Has a risk assessment 
been done for the 
irrigation/ fertig ation 
water ?          
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 11.3.2a  B Has the water quality 
analysis  been done by 
a competent 
laboratory ?        
11.3.2b  B Does the analysis 
include NPK, EC ?         
11.3.2c  B Does the analysis 
include ,microbial ?        
11.3.2d  B Does the analysis 
include c hemical         
11.3.4e  B Are they documented ?        
11.3.5f  B Have results been 
compared to nationally 
accepted standards 
and any adverse 
results acted upon ?        
11.4 Supply of irrigation water/fertigation water  
11.4.1  C Does the grower collect 
rainwater for water 
from within his farm?         
12.  Basic elements of crop protection  
12.1.1  A Can grower 
demonstrate a 
thorough knowledge of 
recommended crop 
protection products 
currently available in 
the market?         
12.1.2a  C Is a combination of 
biological, chemical, 
cultural and 
mechanical crop 
protection(IPM) 
,(ICM)strategy used?         
12.1.2b  C Is the choice of crop 
protection method 
justified and 
documented?         
12.1.4  C Is the IPM 
implementation 
overseen by a 
technically qualified 
person ?        
 
 
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12.2 Resistant management  
12.3 C Is application of 
pesticide confined to 
insect and disease 
hotspots?         
12.4a  A Is pesticide application 
done in adverse 
weather conditions?         
12.4b  A Is spraying done on 
windy days?         
12.4c  A Is spraying done on 
rainy days?         
12.4d  A Is spraying done during 
overhead irrigation?         
12.5 Procurement of pesticides  
12.5a  A Is purchasing of 
pesticides done from 
registered sources?         
12.5b  A Are pesticides 
purchased labeled as 
Agriculture chemicals 
Board requirements?         
12.6 Transport of pesticides and hazardous chemicals  
12.6.1a  A Is there a written 
procedure for 
transportation of 
chemicals?         
12.6.1b  A Is the procedure 
communicated to all 
staff involved?         
12.6.2a A Are staff involved in 
transportation of 
pesticides trained?         
12.6.2b  A Is the training 
conducted by a 
recognized institution?         
12.6.3  A Are chemicals 
transported in drivers 
cab?         
12.6.4  A Are vehicles for 
pesticide transport fit ted         
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 with emergency 
equipment?  
12.7 Storage of pesticides and hazardous chemicals  
12.7.1a  A Is the location of the 
store appropriate?         
12.7.1b  A Does the store have a 
license to store 
pesticides?         
12.7.2a  A Are only approved 
chemicals  held in store 
in original containers?         
12.7.3a  A Are small quantities of 
pesticides kept away 
from foodstuffs?         
12.7.3b  A Are small quantities of 
pesticides kept away 
from stoves or lamps?         
12.7.3c  A Are small quantities of 
pesticides  kept away 
from children?         
12.7.4a  A Are large quantities 
kept in a purpose built 
store?         
12.7.4b  A Does the purpose built 
store have an approved 
plan?         
12.7.4c  A Is the construction 
material appropriate?         
12.7.4d  A Has the sto re been built 
as per the plan?         
12.7.5a  A Are notices both in 
English and Kiswahili 
displayed on the 
inside?         
12.7.5b  A Are notices both in 
English and Kiswahili 
displayed on the 
outside?         
12.7.6a  A Are well stocks 
maintained?         
12.7.6b   Are stocks inspected 
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 12.7.7  A Are store keepers 
trained?         
12.7.8a  A Are written procedures 
to deal with spillage 
displayed?         
12.7.8b  A Are written procedures 
to deal with fires 
displayed?         
12.7.8c  A Are writ ten procedures 
to deal with 
contamination 
displayed?         
12.7.9a  A Is store equipped with 
fire fighting equipment?         
12.7.9b  A Are records of 
maintenance available?         
12.7.10a  A Is shelving material 
made of non -absorbent 
material?         
12.7.10b  A Is shelving material 
made of non -flammable 
material?         
12.7.11  A Is there adequate 
washing facilities in or 
near the store         
12.7.12  A Is the area around the 
store banded?         
12.8 Choice of chemicals  
12.8.1  A Have chemicals 
bann ed in the country 
of destination been 
used in the last 12 
months?         
12.8.2a  A Is the grower aware of 
restriction that exist in 
the importing country?         
12.8.2b  A Does the grower have 
documentation to that 
effect?         
12.8.3a  A Is there evi dence of 
constant consultation 
with the customer on 
new chemical 
restrictions imposed?          
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 12.8.3b  A Does the grower have 
an up to date list of 
approved chemicals?         
12.8.4  A Is use of WHO calss1a 
and 1b justified?         
12.8.5  A Is the technic ally 
responsible person in 
charge of choice of 
chemicals of sound 
competence?         
12.8.5  A Is there proof of 
competence?         
12.8.7  A Is the choice of 
chemicals justified?         
12.8.8  A Are chemicals chosen 
selective to target Pest 
and diseases?          
12.8.9  A Is over reliance on 
chemicals with similar 
active ingredient 
avoided?         
12.8.10  A Does the application 
rate comply with 
dilution rates 
recommended on 
label?         
12.8.11  A Is there documentation  
for correct application 
rates?         
12.9  Dispensing of pesticides and hazardous chemicals  
12.9.1a  A  Is there a separate area 
for dispensing 
chemicals?         
12.9.1b  A Is the dispensing area 
provide with a work 
bench?         
12.9.1c  A Is the dispensing area 
provide with  piped 
water?        
12.9.1d  A Is the dispensing area 
provide with a accurate 
measuring equipment?         
12.9.1e  A Is the dispensing area 
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 premixing containers?  
12.9.1f  A Are container clearly 
marked?         
12.9.2a  A Is the drain age to a 
sump or soak pit?         
12.9.2b  A Is The drainage situate 
away from water 
sources?         
12.9.2c  A Is the drainage on 
riparian land?         
12.9.3  A Are those dispensing 
chemicals provided with 
adequate protective 
clothing?         
12.10   Ad vice on quality and type of pesticide  
12.10.1a  A Is recommendation of 
pesticide application 
done by competent 
personnel?         
12.10.1b  A Is there proof of 
competence?         
12.10.2a  A Does application 
quantity factor in 
velocity of application?         
12.10.2b  A Does application 
quantity factor in 
surface area of 
application?         
12.11  Application of pesticides and protection of workers  
12.11.1a  A Are all spray operators 
trained?         
12.11.1b  A Are all spray operators 
trained by a competent  
institution?         
12.11.1c  A Is there proof of 
training?         
12.11.2a  A Are all spray operators 
provided protective 
equipment?         
12.11.2b  A Are protective clothing 
worn at all times of         
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 application?  
12.11.2c  A Are protective clothing 
worn over personal 
clothing?         
12.11.2d  A Is there a well 
ventilated storage for  
protective clothing?         
12.11.3  A Are operators spraying 
WHO class1a 
chemicals provide with 
water proof protective 
clothing?         
12.11.4  A Are suitable washing  
facilities for after spray 
shower provided?         
12.11.5a  A Are all protective 
clothing and equipment 
rinsed after use?         
12.11.5b  A Is the rinsing water 
directed to a suitable 
channel as in13.9.2?         
12.11.6a  A Are all staff  involved in 
organophosphate 
spraying given a 
medical check up?         
12.11.6b  A Is the medical check at 
done least twice a 
year?         
12.11.6c  A Are findings 
communicated to 
persons examined?         
12.11.6d  A Are findings 
documented?         
12.11.6e  A Is documen tation in a 
readily understandable 
form?         
12.11.6f  A Are adverse results 
followed by doctors 
advice?         
12.11.6g  A Do other sprayers not 
applying 
organophosphate and 
carbamate have a 
medical checkup at 
least once a year?         CDUS 923 : 2013  
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 12.11.7a  A Are equipment used in 
spraying inspected 
regularly?         
12.11.7b  A Are equipment used in 
good condition?         
12.11.7c  A Are records of 
calibration available?         
12.11.7d  A Are records of 
calibration up to date?         
12.11.8a  A Is each applicat ion 
accompanied by a clear 
spray instruction?         
12.11.8b  A Does the spray 
instruction detail spray 
location?         
12.11.8c  A Does the spray 
instruction detail spray 
operators?         
12.11.8d  A Does the spray 
instruction detail spray 
application technique?         
12.11.9a  A Are workers not 
wearing protective 
clothing in the vicinity of 
the spray location?         
12.11.9b  A Are warning signs 
displayed in spray 
locations?         
12.11.9c  A Are warning signs 
displayed  indicating 
time and date of 
application?         
12.11.9d  A Are warning signs 
displayed  indicating 
when re -entry will be 
safe without protective 
clothing?         
12.11.10  A Are material data 
sheets available and 
filed?         
12.11.11a  A Is spray mixing carried 
out by trained 
personnel?         
12.11.11b  A Are female workers 
involved in spray         
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 mixing?  
12.11.11c  A Are persons under the 
age of 18 involved in 
spray mixing?         
12.11.12  A Are partly used 
containers returned to 
store with lids properly 
replaced?         
12.11 .13a A  Are pesticides with high 
leaching potential 
applied within 100 
metres of open water 
source?         
12.11.13b  A  Are pesticides with high 
aquatic toxicity applied 
within 100 metres of 
open water source?         
12.12  Records of application  
12.12. 1a   A Are records of 
application available?         
12.12.1b  A Do records specify 
name and variety of 
crop treated?         
12.12.1c    A Do records specify 
geographical area to be 
treated?         
12.12.1d  A Do records specify 
name and reference of 
farm or field, green 
house?         
12.12.1e  A Do records specify 
trade name of chemical 
used?         
12.12.1f    A Do records specify 
active ingredient?         
12.12.1g  A Do records specify date 
of application?         
12.12.2a  A Do records specify 
name o f spray men and 
supervisors?         
12.12.2b  A Do records specify  
name of authorizing 
persons?         CDUS 923 : 2013  
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 12.12.2c  A Are records signed?         
12.12.3a  A Do records give name 
of pest ,disease, or 
weeds treated?         
12.12.4a  A Do records specify total 
amount to be applied in 
weight and or volume?         
12.12.4b  A Do records specify total 
quantity of water or 
carrier media?         
12.12.4c  A Is pre harvest interval 
indicated?         
12.12.5  A Is first harvestable date 
indicated?         
12.12.6a  A Are records on most 
recent spray training 
attended available?         
12.12.6b  A Are records of spray 
rotations available?         
12.12.7  A Are records of filter 
cartridge replacement 
available?         
12.12.8  A Are records available to 
show spray equipm ent 
maintenance?         
12.12.9a  A Is an accident dairy 
available?         
12.12.9b  A Does the dairy indicate 
all accidents and 
emergencies?         
12.12.9c  A Does the dairy indicate 
all accidents and 
emergencies remedial 
actions?         
12.12.10  A Are notices of 
emergencies posted as 
required?         
12.12.11  A Are records of first 
aiders and training 
given available?         
12.12.12a  A Are records of disposal 
of dilute pesticides         
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12.12.12b  A Is a map of disposal 
site available?         
12.13 Pre -harvest interval  
12.13.1a  A Is there a crop 
protection policy that 
ensure that only 
approve chemicals are 
used?         
12.13.1b  A Is there a policy that 
shall ensure that crops 
can only be harvested 
at the first harvestable 
day?         
12.13.3  A Are regular audits 
conducted to ensure 
that the policy is in 
practice?         
12.13.4  A Is there a policy for 
continuously harvested 
crops?         
12.15  Disposal of surplus application mix  
12.15.1a  A Is there a written 
procedure for the 
disposal of 
concentrated chemical?         
12.15.1b  A Is there a written 
procedure for the 
disposal of dilute 
chemical?         
12.15.1c  A Is there a written 
procedure for the 
disposal of 
concentrated and dilute 
chemical 
communicated to all 
workers involved?         
12.15.2a  A Is the disposal site in 
an appropriate area?         
12.15.2b  A Is the disposal site 
fenced?         
12.15.2c  A Is the disposal site 
locked?         
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 labelled with warnings?  
12.16  Empty crop prote ction products disposal  
12.16.1  A Are crop protection 
products empty 
containers reused?         
12.16.2  A Is there a storage for 
empty containers?         
12.16.3a  A Does the disposal 
system respect the 
local legislation?         
13.16.3b  A Are empty con tainers 
disposed of in 
appropriate manner?         
12.16.4a  A Are disposal services 
contracted?         
12.16.4b  A Is there documentation 
of the contract         
13.14.5a  A Are containers triple 
rinsed before disposal?         
13.14.5b  A Are personnel inv olved 
in disposal provided 
with protective 
clothing?         
12.18 Pesticide residue analysis  
12.18.1a  A Is the grower aware of 
the MRL accepted 
locally?         
12.18.1b  A Is the grower aware of 
the MRL accepted by 
the country of 
destination?         
12.18.1c  A Has a risk assessment 
been conducted on 
pesticide residue?         
12.18.2  A Has pre -harvest and 
post-harvest analysis 
been conducted on 
MRL?         
12.18.3  A Are records of  results 
available?         
12.18.4  A Is analysis conducted 
by a competen t         
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 laboratory?  
12.18.5  A I s there a documented 
plan to handle 
exceeded MRL?         
13. Harvesting and handling procedures  
13.1 A Are workers in the 
packhouse trained?         
13.1 A Is the training 
documented?         
13.1.1   Is there a documente d 
hygiene procedure?         
13.1.2  A Is a risk assessment on 
hygiene aspect of 
handling produce 
conducted regularly?         
13.1.3  A Is there a cleaning 
procedure for 
harvesting containers 
and tools?         
13.1.4  A Is there a planned 
washing program?         
13.1.5  A Are personal hygiene 
facilities provided e.g. 
toilets?         
13.1.6  A Is  personal hygiene 
highly observed?         
13.1.7a  A Have personnel in the 
pack house undergone 
a medical check?         
13.1.7b  A Are personnel in the 
pack house medically 
fit?        
13.1.7c  A Is there a procedure to 
exclude sick workers 
from pack house?         
13.1.7d  A Is there a documented 
procedure for clearance 
to work?         
13.1.9a  A Is eating, drinking 
permitted in the pack 
house?         CDUS 923 : 2013  
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 13.1.9b  A Are signs to this effect 
prominently displayed?         
13.2 Field holding capacity  
13.2 .1a  A Is the area for field 
holding suitable?         
13.2.1b  A Are records of 
inspection available?         
13.2 .1c  A Is the area for field 
holding clean?         
13.2 .1d  A Is the area for field 
holding exclusive for 
produce?         
13.2 .2  A Is produce handled 
hygienically?         
13.3.  A Are produce containers 
strictly for produce 
only?         
13.4 Packhouse premise  
13.4.2  A Is the packhouse 
registered  or certi fied?         
13.4.2  A Is a certificate of 
registration available  
and displayed?         
13.5 Construction of packhouse  
13.5.1  A Is it constructed to 
prevent entry of 
animals, birds, rodents, 
and insects?         
13.5.2  A Are floors impervious, 
easy to cl ean ,and of 
good drainage?         
13.5.3  A Ceilings and fixtures 
clean?         
13.5.4  A Windows clean, fitted 
with insect screens?         
13.5.5  A Is lighting suitable for 
produce inspection?         
13.5.6  A Are lights protected?         
13.5.7  A Is lighting adequate          
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 13.5.8  A Is ventilation adequate?         
13.5.9  A Are grading tables of 
correct height?         
13.5.10  A Are loading and 
despatch areas proofed 
against  
birds?         
13.6  Fork lift  
13.6 A Are only exhaust free 
type used?         
13.7  Incompatible goods  
13.7 A Are non food items not 
stored in pack house?         
13.8 Health  
13.8.1  A Is drinking water easily 
available at all times?         
13.8.2  A Are there sufficient and 
well stocked First Aid 
kits?        
13.8.3a  A Is ther e a written 
procedure to deal with 
injuries (evidence)?         
13.8.3b  A Is the procedure 
displayed prominently?         
13.8.4a  A Are toilets and washing 
facilities separate, 
clean and well 
maintained?         
13.8.4b  A Is there provision for  
running wa ter?        
13.8.4c  A soap, towels, air 
dryers?         
13.8.4d  A changing rooms?         
13.8.4e  A separate eating areas?         
 
 
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 13.9 Safety measures  
13.9.1  A Is machinery suitable 
for its purpose?         
13.9.2  A Are workers trained to 
use the mac hines 
(evidence)?         
13.9.3a  A Are suitable and 
adequate numbers of 
fire extinguishers 
installed?         
13.9.3b  A last date tested 
indicated         
13.9.3c  A fire drills conducted?         
13.9.3d  A fire alarms installed ?         
13.9.4  A Are emer gency exits 
adequate and well 
marked?         
13.9.3e  A evacuation drills 
conducted?         
13.10 Hazard analysis critical control points  
13.10a  A Has a risk assessment 
and management plan 
been drawn?         
13.10b  A Does the analysis 
consider contamina tion 
from foreign bodies 
such as strings?         
13.10c  A Does the analysis 
consider contamination 
from foreign bodies 
such as metal?         
13.10d  A Does the analysis 
consider contamination 
foreign bodies such as 
hair?         
13.10e  A Does the analysis  
consider contamination 
foreign bodies such as 
nails?         
13.10f  A Does the analysis 
consider contamination 
foreign bodies such as         
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 knives?  
13.12 Produce inspection  
13.12.1a  A Inspection is carried 
out at:         
13.12.1b  A reception?         
13.12.1c  A quality control area?         
13.12.1d  A final quality control 
area?         
13.12.1e  A loading area?         
13.12.2a  A Is there a final 
inspection that 
includes?         
13.12.2b  A identity, mark, lot/batch 
number?         
13.12.2c  A grower an d/or 
packhouse?         
13.12.2d  A quality code, weight or 
counts?         
13.12.2e  A weighing equipment?         
13.12.2f  A temperature 
monitoring?         
13.12.3a  A Are produce inspectors 
adequately trained 
(evidence)?         
13.12.3b  A Is condition of  each 
batch of produce 
documented 
(evidence)?         
13.12.3c  A Is each batch indelibly 
marked to identify 
source (evidence)?         
13.13 Quality control  
13.13.1  A Is a test room available 
for shelf life testing?         
13.13.2  A Are there appropriate  
measuring devices?         
13.13.4  A Does senior 
management 
undertake 3 -month        CDUS 923 : 2013  
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 quality audit?  
13.13.4  A Is quality audit 
documented 
(evidence)?         
13.13.5  A Is there a documented 
procedure for customer 
complaints (evidence)?         
13.13.6  A Are records kept of 
non-conformity with 
quality standards 
(evidence)?         
13.14 Produce handling  
13.14.1  A Is produce at different 
stages of preparation 
kept separate?         
13.14.1  A Is there a smooth flow 
of produce receipt to 
dispatch?         
13.14.1  A Is raw material kept 
well away from finished 
produce?         
13.14.1  A Is waste produce 
removed regularly?         
13.14.2  A Is produce handled on 
FIFO basis?         
13.14.2  A Is traceability 
documented 
throughout process 
(evidence)?         
 Clause/ 
Section  Level  Point  Yes No N/A 1 2 3 Justification  
13.16 Personal hygiene   
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 13.16.1  A Are personal 
hygiene 
requirements 
adhered to?         
13.16.1a  A cuts and sores 
covered with 
waterproof 
dressing?         
13.16.1b  A handwashing and 
drying facilitie s?        
13.16.1c  A suitable protective 
clothing worn in 
pack areas?         
13.16.1d  A clothing regularly 
laundered?         
13.16.1e  A Jewellery 
excluded?         
13.16.1f  A personal belongings 
stored outside 
packhouse area?         
13.16.g  A no smokin g, eating, 
chewing allowed?         
13.16.h  A signs displayed?         
13.17 Medical check -up 
13.17a  A Does all staff have 
a six monthly 
medical check -up?        
13.17b  A Is the medical 
check -up 
documented 
(evidence)?         
13.17c  A Is there a procedur e 
to exclude sick 
workers from pack 
house?         
13.17d  A Is there procedure 
for medical 
clearance to work 
(evidence)?         
13.21 Post -harvest treatment  
13.21.1a  A Is use of post - 
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 justified?  
13.21.1b  A Is use of post -
harvest  treatment 
documented?         
13.21.2a  A Is there a written 
agreement between 
the exporter and the 
customer on use of 
post-harvest 
treatment?         
13.21.3a  A Is the 
exporter/grower 
aware of the 
currently registered 
post -harvest 
treatments 
available?         
13.21.3b  A Does The grower 
have the current list 
of registered post -
harvest treatments 
in the market?         
13.21.4a  A Is the person in 
charge of post 
harvest treatment of 
sound 
competence?         
13.21.4b  A Is there 
documented proof 
of this co mpetence?         
13.21.5a  A Is the produce 
treatment carried 
out traceable to 
location?         
13.21.5b  A Is the produce 
treatment carried 
out traceable to 
farm?         
13.21.6a  A Is the produce 
treatment carried 
out traceable to 
site?        
13.21.6b  A Are records of 
treatment available 
showing trade         
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 name of chemical 
used?  
13.21.6c  A Are records of 
treatment available 
showing active 
ingredient of 
chemical used?         
13.21.5b  A Is the produce 
treatment carried 
out traceable to 
farm?         
13.21.6a  A Is the produce 
treatment carried 
out traceable to 
site?        
13.21.6b  A Are records of 
treatment available 
showing trade 
name of chemical 
used?         
13.21.6c  A Are records of 
treatment available 
showing active 
ingredient of 
chemical used?         
13.21.6d  A Are records of 
treatment available 
showing quantities 
by weight or volume 
of  chemical used?         
13.21.6e  A Are records of 
treatment available 
showing operator?         
13.22 Handling of rejected produce and waste disposal  
13.22a  A Is there written 
procedure to 
minimize wastage?         
13.22b  A Is there written 
procedure for safe 
hygienic disposal of 
organic waste 
(evidence)?         
13.22c  A Is wastewater 
disposed of safely, 
no contamination?         CDUS 923 : 2013  
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 13.24 Cold chain facilities  
13.24.1a  A Is temperature 
recorded 
(evidence)?         
13.24.1b  A Is  humidity 
recorded 
(evidence)?         
13.24.1c  A Is air composition 
recorded 
(evidence)?         
13.24.2  A Is harvested 
produce protected 
from exposure and 
sun?         
13.24.3  A Is harve sted 
produce moved 
from field to cold 
room quickly?         
13.24.4  A Is pre -cooler of 
suitable design?         
13.24.5a  A Are cold stores 
clean, (evidence)?         
13.24.5b  A Are cold stores 
disinfected 
(evidence)?         
13.24.5c  A Are cold stores 
fumigated 
(evidence)?         
13.24.6  A Are vehicles of 
suitable design to 
maintain cold 
chain?         
13.25 Temperature monitoring  
13.25a  A Is temperature, 
humidity and air 
composition 
recorded 
(evidence)?         
13.25b  A Is harvested 
produce protected 
from exposure and         
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 sun?  
13.25c  A Is harvested 
produce moved 
from field to cold 
room quickly?         
13.25d  A Is pre -cooler of 
suitable design?         
13.25e  A Are cold stores 
clean, disinfected 
and fumigated and 
records maintained 
(evidence)?         
13.25f  A Are vehicles of 
suitable design to 
maintain cold 
chain?         
13.26 Packaging material  
13.26.1  A Is packaging 
material suitable?         
13.26.2a  A Is packaging 
materials store 
proofed against 
rodents, insects, 
birds etc?         
13.26.2b  A Is packaging for 
edible produce of 
food grade?         
13.26.2c  A Are cartons 
assembled 
correctly?         
13.26.2d  A Are flowers packed 
to minimise 
damage?         
13.29.2e  A not overfilled?         
13.29.2f  A 5 cm gap?         CDUS 923 : 2013  
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 13.29.2g  A secure crossties?         
13.29.2h  A pre-cooling vents 
correctly aligned?         
13.27 Stacking of cartons  
13.27a  A Are cartons stacked 
to avoid produce 
damage?         
13.27b  A Has written 
instruction been 
given to freight 
forwarder on 
stacking 
(evidence)?         
Flower  treatments  
13.28.1  A Are flowers placed 
in appropriate 
preservatives?         
13.28.4  A Is STS disposed of 
safely?         
13.28.5  A Are dyes used for 
flower of food 
grade?         
13.32  Cleaning material  
  Cleaning chemicals 
are approved?         
  Chemicals are 
scent free?         
  There is adequate 
facilities for 
disinfecting tools 
and equipment?         
14 .0 Waste and pollution management, recycling and reuse   
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 14 .1  A Written procedures 
on disposal?         
14 .2  A Suitable siting of 
composting ar ea?        
14 .3  A Designated safe 
area for burning or 
burial of waste?         
14.3 A Used sump oil 
disposed of safely?         
14 .4  A Waste materials, 
non- hazardous, re -
cycled?         
14 .5  A Only packaging 
material which  can 
be re -cycled is 
used?         
14 .6  A Policy in place to 
minimise use of 
non-renewable 
resources?         
15  Worker health, safety and welfare  
15.1.1  A Wage scales – 
examine payroll?         
15.1.2.1  A Overtime pay as 
per work contracts?         
15.1.3  A NSSF (examine 
records) ?        
151.4.  A NHIF (examine 
records)?         
15.1.5  A Bonus / Incentives?         
15.1.6.1a  A Work Contracts - 
Permanent 
(sample)?         
15.1.6.1b  A Seasonal (sample)?         CDUS 923 : 2013  
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 15.1.6.1c  A                           -  
Casual (sample)?         
15.1.6 .1d A Work hours (46 hrs 
per 7 days)?         
15.1.6.1e  A Annual leave as per 
work contract?         
15.1.6.1f  A Public 
holidays/Rest days 
observed         
15.1.10  A Sick leave as per 
ROWA?         
15.1.11  A Female 
Employees?         
15.1.12  A Pregnancy – No 
discrimination?         
15.1.13  A Maternity leave as 
per ROWA?         
15.1.14  A Dismissal?         
15.1.15  A Redundancy?         
15.1.16  A Terminations as per 
ROWA?         
15.1.17a  A Workmen’s 
compensation 
(evidence)?         
15. 1.17b  A Insurance to cover 
workmen’s 
compensation 
(evidence)?         
15.1.18  A Housing/allowance?         
15.1.19  A Trade Union?          
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 15.1.20a  A  Recognition 
agreement 
(evidence)?         
15.1.20b  A Check off system 
(evidence)?         
15.1.20c  A Shop steward 
interviewed?         
15.1.21a  A Workers welfare 
association?         
15.1.21b  A Collective 
agreement 
(evidence)?         
15.1.22  A Health & Safety 
Committee?         
15.1.23  A Grievance 
Procedures?         
15.1.24  A Forced Labour?         
15.1.1  A Wage scales – 
examine  payroll?         
15.1.2.1  A Overtime pay as 
per work contracts?         
15.1.3  A NSSF (examine 
records)?         
151.4.  A NHIF (examine 
records)?         
15.1.5  A Bonus / Incentives?         
15.1.6.1a  A Work Contracts - 
Permanent 
(sample)?         
15.1.6. 1b A Seasonal (sample)?         
15.1.6.1c  A                           -  
Casual (sample)?         CDUS 923 : 2013  
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 15.1.6.1d  A Work hours (46 hrs 
per 7 days)?         
15.1.6.1e  A Annual leave as per 
work contract?         
15.1.6.1f  A Public 
holidays/Rest days 
observed         
15.1.10  A Sick leave as per 
ROWA?         
15.1.11  A Female 
Employees?         
15.1.12  A Pregnancy – No 
discrimination?         
15.1.13  A Maternity leave as 
per ROWA?         
15.1.14  A Dismissal?         
15.1.15  A Redundancy?         
15.1.16  A Terminati ons as per 
ROWA?         
15.1.17a  A Workmen’s 
compensation 
(evidence)?         
15. 1.17b  A Insurance to cover 
workmen’s 
compensation 
(evidence)?         
15.1.18  A Housing/allowance?         
15.1.19  A Trade Union?         
15.1.20a  A  Recognition 
agreement 
(evidence)?          
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 15.1.20b  A Check off system 
(evidence)?         
15.1.20c  A Shop steward 
interviewed?         
15.1.21a  A Workers welfare 
association?         
15.1.21b  A Collective 
agreement 
(evidence)?         
15.1.22  A Health & Safety 
Committee?         
15.1.23  A Grievance 
Procedures?         
15.1.24  A Forced Labour?         
15.1.26  A Child Labour / 
Minors?         
15.1.27.1  A Outgrowers Fair 
Purchase policy 
(evidence)?         
15.1.27.2  A Legally binding 
Agreements 
(evidence)?         
15.1.27.3  A Provis ion of 
Technical advice 
(evidence)?         
15.1.27.4  A Training cost 
sharing agreements 
(evidence)?         
15.1.27.5  A Outgrowers 
Awareness of 
National  
regulations  
(evidence)?         
15.1.27.7  A Payments to 
Outgrowers 
Documented 
(evidence)?         CDUS 923 : 2013  
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 15.1.24 A Forced Labour?         
15.1.26  A Child Labour / 
Minors?         
15.1.27.1  A Outgrowers Fair 
Purchase policy 
(evidence)?         
15.1.27.2  A Legally binding 
Agreements 
(evidence)?         
15.1.27.3  A Provision of 
Technical advice 
(evidence)?         
15.1.27.4  A Training cost 
sharing agreements 
(evidence)?         
15.1.27.5  A Outgrowers 
Awareness of 
National CoP 
(evidence)?         
15.1.27.7  A Payments to 
Outgrowers 
Documented 
(evidence)?         
15.1.24  A Forced Labour?         
15.1.26  A Child Labour / 
Minors?         
15.1.27.1  A Outgrowers Fair 
Purchase policy 
(evidence)?         
15.1.27.2  A Legally binding 
Agreements 
(evidence)?         
15.1.27.3  A Provision of 
Technical advice 
(evidence)?         
15.1.27.4  A Training cost 
sharing agreements 
(evidenc e)?         
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 15.1.27.5  A Outgrowers 
Awareness of 
National CoP 
(evidence)?         
15.1.27.7  A Payments to 
Outgrowers 
Documented 
(evidence)?         
15.2   Worker health and safety  
15.2.1    A Registration with 
DOHSS?         
15.2.2.2a  A Emergency 
Procedure s 
(evidence)?         
15.2.2.2b  A Training 
Programmes    
(evidence)?         
15.2.2.2c  A Registration with 
DIT?         
15.2.2.4.1    A Medical         
15.2.2.4.2  A Medical Officer?     
Name?         
15.2.2.4.3  A Medical facilities / 
First aid on site?         
15.2.2.4.5  A Clinic                      
Name?         
15.2.2.4.5  A Referral Hospital?  
Name?         
15.2.2.4.5  A Provide Education 
FP / Health Care / 
Pre-post natal?         
15.2.2.4.5  A First aid training 
(evidence)?         
15.2.2.4.5  A Emerge ncy / Injury 
incident book 
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 15.2.5.1  A Pregnancy, 
consideration?         
15.2.5.2    A Day care Nursery?         
15.2.6a    A Visitors / 
Contractors 
Documented?         
15.2.6b  A Provision of 
protective clothing 
on site?         
15.2.7a     A Fire Precautions?         
15.2.7b    A Extinguishers?         
15.2.1    A Registration  by 
competent 
authority ?        
15.2.2.2a  A Emergency 
Procedures 
(evidence)?         
15.2.2.2b  A Training 
Programmes    
(evidence)?         
15.2.2.2c  A Registrat ion with  
competent 
Authority ?        
15.2.2.4.1    A Medical         
15.2.2.4.2  A Medical Officer?     
Name?         
15.2.2.4.3  A Medical facilities / 
First aid on site?         
15.2.2.4.5  A Clinic                      
Name?         
15.2.2.4.5  A Referra l Hospital?  
Name?          
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 15.2.2.4.5  A Provide Education 
FP / Health Care / 
Pre-post natal?         
15.2.2.4.5  A First aid training 
(evidence)?         
15.2.2.4.5  A Emergency / Injury 
incident book 
(evidence)?         
15.2.5.1  A Pregnancy, 
consideration ?        
15.2.5.2    A Day care Nursery?         
15.2.6a    A Visitors / 
Contractors 
Documented?         
15.2.6b  A Provision of 
protective clothing 
on site?         
15.2.7a    A Fire Precautions?         
15.2.7b    A Extinguishers?         
15.2.7c  A Electric Wiring?         
15.2.7d  A Fire drills?         
15.2.8  A Factories Act 
Abstracts 
displayed?         
15.2.9a    A Machinery Danger 
Signs Displayed?         
15.2.9b  A Well maintained?         
15.2.9c  A Guarded?         CDUS 923 : 2013  
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 15.2.10    A Supervision, Proof 
of Training?         
15.2.11a    A Protective Clothing / 
Uniforms Suitable 
for Work 
Undertaken?         
15.2.11b  A Protective clothing 
supplied FOC?         
15.2.11.2    A Facilities for 
washing, changing 
clothes?         
15.2.11.2    A Provision of 
showers  for Spray 
Applicators?         
15.2.12a   A Re- Entry Intervals 
understood by 
supervisors?         
15.2.12b  A Adequate signs to 
aid observance 
displayed?         
15.2.12c    A Re-entry intervals 
observed?         
15.2.13  A General Worker 
Health?         
15.2.13.1    A Potable water 
available to all staff 
at all times?         
15.2.13.3    A Ready access to 
flush toilets / pit 
latrines?         
15.2.13.3    A Segregation for 
male / female?         
15.2.13.3    A Adequate hand 
washing facilities 
close to t oilets?         
15.2.13.4    A Provision of rest 
rooms / canteens?         
15.2.7c  A Electric Wiring?          
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 15.2.7d  A Fire drills?         
15.2.8  A Factories Act 
Abstracts 
displayed?         
15.2.9a    A Machinery Danger 
Signs Displayed?         
15.2.9b  A Well maintained?         
15.2.9c  A Guarded?         
15.2.10    A Supervision, Proof 
of Training?         
15.2.11a    A Protective Clothing / 
Uniforms Suitable 
for Work 
Undertaken?         
15.2.11b  A Protective clothing 
supplied FOC?         
15.2.11.2    A Facilities for 
washing, changing 
clothes?         
15.2.11.2    A Provision of 
showers for Spray 
Applicators?         
15.2.12a   A Re- Entry Intervals 
understood by 
supervisors?         
15.2.12b  A Adequate signs to 
aid observance 
displayed?         
15.2.12c    A Re-entry intervals 
observed?         
15.2.13  A General Worker 
Health?         
15.2.13.1    A Potable water 
available to all staff 
at all times?         CDUS 923 : 2013  
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 15.2.13.3    A Ready access to 
flush toilets / pit 
latrines?         
15.2.13.3    A Segregat ion for 
male / female?         
15.2.13.3    A Adequate hand 
washing facilities 
close to toilets?         
15.2.13.4    A Provision of rest 
rooms / canteens?         
15.2.12b  A Adequate signs to 
aid observance 
displayed?         
15.2.12c    A Re-entry inter vals 
observed?         
15.2.13  A General Worker 
Health?         
15.2.13.1    A Potable water 
available to all staff 
at all times?         
15.2.13.3    A Ready access to 
flush toilets / pit 
latrines?         
15.2.13.3    A Segregation for 
male / female?         
15.2.13.3    A Adequate hand 
washing facilities 
close to toilets?         
15.2.13.4    A Provision of rest 
rooms / canteens?         
16.   Environmental management  
16.2.1  A Non-cropped areas 
managed to 
encourage wildlife 
and tree planting?         
16.2.3  A Where applicable, 
natural corridors are 
maintained?          
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 16.2.3  A Designated 
environmental sites 
respected?         
16.3.1  A Good agricultural 
practice?         
16.3.2  A Riparian land 
boundaries 
observed?         
16. A Burning of wastes 
in appro ved 
incinerator?         
16. A Use of R22 as gas 
refrigerant?         
16. A Maintenance 
contract for 
refrigerator 
equipment 
(evidence)?         CDUS 923 : 2013  
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