R3-9-602. Best Practices; LGMA Compliance

A. Signatories shall comply with the best practices, maintain a trace-back system, and be subject to periodic audit by an auditor. B. Signatories shall only buy, consign, or otherwise accept or handle leafy green products (grown in Arizona) from a shipper or producer who is in compliance with the best practices (including recordkeeping requirements), maintains a trace-back system, and is subject to periodic audit by an auditor. C. When the best practices require a SOP, there shall be an appropriate SOP and that SOP shall be followed.