I. Grower/Supplier: The information on growing and harvesting should be obtained if available from the manufacturer
Process Step	Questions	Yes    No    N/A	Comments
G R O W I N G	Is fresh animal manure used as a fertilizer?	|_|       |_|       |_|
	Is non-composted animal manure used as fertilizer?	|_|       |_|       |_|
	Do domestic animals graze in orchards?	|_|       |_|       |_|
	Do wild animals graze in orchards?	|_|       |_|       |_|
	Do domestic animals graze in fields adjacent to orchards?	|_|       |_|       |_|
	Does pesticide use conform with regulations, including a licensed applicator?	|_|       |_|       |_|
	What type of irrigation is used:    * Spray?	|_|       |_|       |_|
	* Drip or Channel?	|_|       |_|       |_|
	* Other (describe)?	|_|       |_|       |_|
	What is the water source used:    * Untested Well Water?	|_|       |_|       |_|
	* Tested Well Water?      * If yes, what is tested for/frequency?	|_|       |_|       |_|
	* Surface Water (pond, stream)?	|_|       |_|       |_|
	* Other (describe)?	|_|       |_|       |_|
H A R V E S T I N G	Are good sanitation practices used by field workers (e.g., personal cleanliness [hand washing], toilets, location, facilities, etc.)?	|_|       |_|       |_|
	Are unfirm, unripened and unwholesome apples discarded?	|_|       |_|       |_|
	Are 'Drops' used for unpasteurized apple juice/cider?	|_|       |_|       |_|
	Are 'Drops' used for concentrates?	|_|       |_|       |_|
	Are 'Drops' used for other treated products?	|_|       |_|       |_|
	Is the use of 'drops' carefully managed (e.g., frequent harvesting, rotten apples discarded, machine harvested drops not used, separated from the tree picked, etc.)?	|_|       |_|       |_|
S O R T & W A S H	Are apples washed by the grower/supplier?	|_|       |_|       |_|
	If yes, what is the water source of the grower/supplier:    * Municipal/public water supply?	|_|       |_|       |_|
	* Well water?	|_|       |_|       |_|
	* If well water used, is the source protected and tested at least annually?      * If tested, what for?	|_|       |_|       |_|
	* Other water source (describe)?	|_|       |_|       |_|
	Are apples sanitized by the grower/supplier?    * If yes, what is the sanitizer and concentration?	|_|       |_|       |_|
	Are badly bruised apples discarded by grower/supplier?	|_|       |_|       |_|
	Are rotten apples discarded?	|_|       |_|       |_|
	Are apples with worm damage discarded by grower/supplier?	|_|       |_|       |_|
II. Processor - Unpasteurized Apple Juice/Cider Manufacturer
Process Step	Questions	Yes    No    N/A	Comments
R E C E I V I N G	Are written contract specifications used for suppliers (e.g., use of drops, sorting and washing, pesticide application, etc.)?	|_|       |_|       |_|
	Are apples inspected for cleanliness & wholesomeness?	|_|       |_|       |_|
	Are shipping containers inspected for cleanliness?	|_|       |_|       |_|
	Are apples washed upon receipt?	|_|       |_|       |_|
	* If yes, is a water flume used for washing?	|_|       |_|       |_|
	* Does water contain sanitizer to prevent cross contamination?      * If so, what is the sanitizer and conc. used?	|_|       |_|       |_|
	Are records kept documenting the source of supply of apples (i.e., hand picked vs. drops)?	|_|       |_|       |_|
	Are records kept documenting the type of apple?	|_|       |_|       |_|
E Q U I P M E N T	Are copper and copper alloys used in contact with apple cider?	|_|       |_|       |_|
	Are press cloths specifically designed for cider production?	|_|       |_|       |_|
	Are press racks made of food-grade plastic and properly maintained?	|_|       |_|       |_|
	Are press racks made of hardwood and properly maintained?	|_|       |_|       |_|
	Are press racks and cloths handled in a sanitary manner daily after operations?	|_|       |_|       |_|
	Are press racks and cloths washed daily after operations?	|_|       |_|       |_|
	Are press racks and cloths sanitized daily after operations?	|_|       |_|       |_|
	Are press racks and cloths stored off floors in a well-ventilated location?	|_|       |_|       |_|
P R O C E S S I N G	What is the water source used for processing:    * Municipal/public water supply?	|_|       |_|       |_|
	Well water?	|_|       |_|       |_|
	* If well water used, is the source protected and tested at least annually?       * If tested, what for?	|_|       |_|       |_|
	* Other (Describe)?	|_|       |_|       |_|
	Are apples washed prior to processing?	|_|       |_|       |_|
	* Is a wet brusher used?	|_|       |_|       |_|
	* Are detergents used?	|_|       |_|       |_|
	Are apples sanitized prior to processing?    * If so, what are they and what concentrations are used?	|_|       |_|       |_|
	Are apples inspected prior to processing?	|_|       |_|       |_|
	* Are badly bruised apples discarded?	|_|       |_|       |_|
	* Are rotten apples discarded?	|_|       |_|       |_|
	* Are apples with worm damage discarded?	|_|       |_|       |_|
	Are peels used in cider?	|_|       |_|       |_|
	Are cores with rot and/or worm damage used in cider?	|_|       |_|       |_|
	Is pressed pomace disposed of promptly and properly?	|_|       |_|       |_|
	Are preservatives used?    * If so, list them and concentrations used	|_|       |_|       |_|
	Is UV or other treatment of pressed cider provided?    * What are other treatments?	|_|       |_|       |_|
	Are only new containers and caps used?	|_|       |_|       |_|
	If refilling used, are consumer containers managed in a sanitary manner?	|_|       |_|       |_|
L A B L I N G	Is 'Unpasteurized' statement included on labels?	|_|       |_|       |_|
	Are warning statements provided regarding risk of pathogens in the product, why the hazard exists, & population at risk (collect copy of statements)?	|_|       |_|       |_|
III. Additional Information
Process Step	Questions	Yes     No    N/A	Comments
S O P	Have written HACCP plan(s) been developed by the manufacturer (collect copy, if possible)?	|_|       |_|       |_|
	* If so, was the written HACCP plan(s) being used by the manufacturer?	|_|       |_|       |_|
	Have written sanitation SOP's been developed by the manufacturer?	|_|       |_|       |_|
	* If so, were the written sanitation SOP's being used by the manufacturer?	|_|       |_|       |_|
	Are State GMP's and/or HACCP guidelines implemented by the manufacturer?	|_|       |_|       |_|
	Does the manufacturer maintain records of GMP implementation?	|_|       |_|       |_|
	Does the manufacturer maintain records of any HACCP control implementation?	|_|       |_|       |_|
Where N/A is Not Applicable or the requested information is not available