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(a)  in relation to a primary horticulture producer, the growing and/or harvesting of berries; and

               (b) in relation to a primary horticulture processor, any of the following:

                   (i) washing harvested berries;

                   (ii) trimming harvested berries;

                   (iii) sorting harvested berries;

                   (iv) sanitising harvested berries;

                   (v) storing harvested berries;

                   (vi) combining harvested berries;

                   (vii) packing harvested berries; and

                   (viii) transporting harvested berries between primary processing premises.

     Note 1 In this Code (see section 1.1.2—2(3) of Standard 1.1.2)

      relevant authority means an authority responsible for the enforcement of the relevant application Act

     Note 2 In this Chapter (see clause 1 of Standard 4.1.1):

           inputs includes any feed, litter, water (including recycled water), chemicals or other substances used in, or in connection with, the primary production or processing activity.

           Note 3 Clause 3 of Standard 4.1.1 sets out when a food will be unacceptable for the purposes of this Standard.

           4.2.7—3 Application

            (1) This Standard applies to primary horticulture producers and to primary horticulture processors in Australia.

            (2) This Standard does not apply to the retail sale of berries.

            (3) This Standard does not apply to manufacturing of harvested berries which includes the cooking, freezing, drying, preserving, blending or juicing of harvested berries or the addition of other foods to harvested berries.

           4.2.7—4 Notification

            (1) A primary horticulture producer and a primary horticulture processor must provide the specified information to the relevant authority before engaging in a relevant activity.

            (2) In this section, specified information means the following information:

               (a) the contact details of the primary horticulture producer or the primary horticulture processor, including the name of their business and the name and business address of the proprietor of their business;

               (b) a description of the activities the primary horticulture producer or the primary horticulture processor will undertake in relation to berries; and

               (c) the location or locations of each activity referred to in paragraph (b) that is within the jurisdiction of the relevant authority.

            (3) A primary horticulture producer and a primary horticulture processor must notify the relevant authority of any proposed change to specified information provided to a relevant authority in accordance with this section before that change occurs.

           4.2.7—5  Traceability

           A primary horticulture producer and a primary horticulture processor must have in place a system that can identify:

             (a)    the growing site of berries which they grew or received; and
             (b)    from whom berries were received; and
             (c)    to whom berries were supplied.

           4.2.7—6 Inputs –  soil, fertiliser and water

             A primary horticulture producer and a primary horticulture processor must take all reasonable measures to ensure that any of the following inputs do not make berries unacceptable:

             (a)    soil;
             (b)    soil amendments (including manure, human biosolids, compost, and plant bio‑waste);
             (c)