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Information for Qualified-Exempt or Exempt Growers
Not all growers are fully subject to the FSMA 生产安全规则 (PSR) — various exemptions exist for some growers depending on what they grow, 是否经过处理, 他们卖了多少, 以及他们卖给谁.
University of Idaho 扩展 has developed a Decision Tool resource — an anonymous self-guided online questionnaire — to aid growers in deciphering their coverage under the rule.
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Even if your operation is Exempt or Qualified-Exempt from the PSR, this status is not automatic and there are still requirements for documenting and maintaining an exemption. Individuals must apply with the Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) to obtain and 每年 保持免税.
Below are helpful forms for your operation to complete and submit to ISDA if you want to apply for one of the applicable exemptions.
Idaho State Department of Agriculture FSMA Produce 安全 Verification Form (pdf)
- It is recommended for all produce farms to file this form with ISDA.
- This form is used by ISDA to identify your coverage under the PSR and it serves as the application for exemption for farms that fall under the Exempt and Qualified-Exempt categories (use the Decision Tool above to determine what you can apply for).
- If you are unsure how the PSR applies to you after using the Decision Tool, this application will also prompt ISDA to contact you to guide you through your coverage under the PSR.
Average Annual Produce Sales Worksheet (pdf) — Farms that sell under $25,000 per year in total gross produce sales, averaged over a three-year period (经通货膨胀调整), are not covered by the PSR. 这张表是给您的 个人使用 to help you determine your average produce sales over a three-year period and if you are covered by the PSR based on your sales bracket. Do not send this form to ISDA.
Qualified-Exempt Worksheet (pdf) —
- This form is for growers who sell over $25,000 in just produce sales (so they are covered by the PSR) but under $500,000 in total food sales (so they may qualify for an exemption still).
- Under the PSR, if a farm sells less than $500,000 per year, averaged over a period of three years (经通货膨胀调整), but over 50% of those sales were made to a Qualified End-User* you will qualify for a Qualified Exemption.
- This worksheet is for your 个人使用 to help determine how the PSR applies to you based on your food sales (all food, not just produce) over a three-year period and how to calculate what percentage of those sales to Qualified End-Users was.
这些形式也可以是 accessed online on ISDA's website.
提交申请至:
ISDA FSMA Produce Program
邮政信箱7249
博伊西，ID 83707
或电邮至: FSMA@isda.爱达荷州.政府
The following scenarios may help you determine if your farm/operation is exempt or qualified exempt from the FSMA 生产安全规则.