Are you prepared for the pre-harvest agricultural water requirements?
The compliance date for the pre-harvest agricultural water requirements of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule (PSR) has begun for Large Farms starting on April 7, 2025. Compliance dates for Small Farms and Very Small Farms will follow in 2026 and 2027, respectively.
Click here to view a CDFA Produce Safety Program blog for resources, including educational materials, Produce Safety Alliance (PSA) Grower Trainings, On-Farm Readiness Reviews and the CDFA Technical Assistance Program available to assist with preparing for the pre-harvest agricultural water requirements.