SearchWhat the source says
The Produce Safety Rule applies to covered farms that grow, harvest, pack, or hold covered produce, subject to the rule's exclusions and exemptions.
Sources checked August 18, 2026 · 21 CFR Part 112; State and local rules are not included.
Conditions, thresholds, exceptions, and duties
Coverage triggerCoverage depends on the farm, the produce, and the activities performed, with the rule's definitions and exclusions controlling the result. A covered-farm threshold includes more than $25,000 in produce value during the previous three-year period, and the rarely-consumed-raw list affects whether produce is covered. 21 CFR 112.1–112.4
Farm requirementsPart 112 contains requirements for personnel, health and hygiene, biological soil amendments, wildlife, growing areas, agricultural water, post-harvest handling, and records where the provisions apply. 21 CFR Part 112
What this source does not answer
- The source does not decide whether a particular farm or produce item is covered.
- The farm's size, produce, activities, exemptions, and water practices require separate review.
- State and local food-safety requirements are outside this federal guide.
What to check next
- Which produce and activities are involved?
- Is the operation a covered farm?
- Does a qualified exemption apply?
- Which personnel, water, sanitation, and records provisions apply?