Farmsoft Australia
FSANZ 4.2.7, 4.2.8 and 4.2.9 compliance for berries, leafy veg and melons
Since 12 February 2025, Australian growers and primary processors of berries, leafy vegetables and melons must meet new national food safety standards – including traceability of where produce came from and where it went. Producepak records it as you work.
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The three standards
| Standard | Produce | In force |
|---|---|---|
| 4.2.7 | Berries | 12 February 2025 |
| 4.2.8 | Leafy vegetables | 12 February 2025 |
| 4.2.9 | Melons | 12 February 2025 |
Gazetted on 12 August 2022 with a 30-month transition. They apply to primary producers (growing and harvesting) and primary processors (washing, trimming, sorting, sanitising, storing, combining, packing, and transport between packhouses) – not to retail or manufacturing such as cooking, freezing or juicing.
- Trace any lot back to the block and forward to every customer in seconds
- Wash-water and sanitiser logs per packing run
- Hygiene and pre-start checklists on tablets
- Records ready for the regulator, HARPS and Freshcare auditors
Registration
Primary producers and processors must register or notify with their state or territory food regulator (for example local government under the WA Food Act 2008). Existing GFSI-recognised certification such as Freshcare is taken into account.
Exporting to the USA?
Australian exporters selling foods on the US FDA Food Traceability List (for example leafy greens, herbs, melons or fresh-cut) to US buyers will be asked for FSMA 204 key data elements from 20 July 2028. Producepak records the same lot links for both. FSMA 204 overview.
Key requirements
| Requirement | Producepak record |
|---|---|
| Food safety management statement | Procedures and checks stored and scheduled |
| Inputs: seed, soil, fertiliser, water | Input records and water test results per block |
| Hygiene of people, premises and equipment | Checklists with sign-off and photos |
| Traceability – where from, where to | Receival, batch and dispatch scans linked by lot |
| Wash and sanitiser control (melons, leafy veg) | Sanitiser concentration and pH logged per run |
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Questions
When did the standards start?
12 February 2025, after a 30-month transition from gazettal on 12 August 2022.
Do they apply to packhouses?
Yes. Primary processors – businesses that wash, trim, sort, sanitise, store, combine or pack the produce – are covered.
Is Freshcare enough?
Existing GFSI-recognised certification is taken into account, but each business must still meet the standard, including traceability.