Once you have completed the Fresh Produce Tool, this resources section provides additional guidance, scientific references, and practical materials to support safe production and handling of fresh produce.
The resources are intended to help you deepen your understanding of the hazards identified in the tool, and to inform decisions on effective control measures and good practice. They also draw on evidence from research and case studies to illustrate why certain risks matter and how they can be managed in practice.
In addition, the glossary offers clear definitions of key terms and concepts and can be used alongside the resources to clarify technical language and provide further context.
The ultimate purpose of using the tool, resources, and glossary together is to prevent contamination and protect public health - a reminder of the importance of this work can be seen in the record of past outbreaks and contamination incidents, available [here].