March 10, 2017
These tips are to help you update your certification documents a little each month to prepare for your June 1 through July 15 inspection to achieve SIP Certified Winery. Although the tips do not cover every Standard (wine processing rules), they help you complete the major milestones.
Read each specific Standard as you implement and document them. Unless otherwise specified, documentation should reflect practices from December 1 through June/July.
For Full Inspection Wineries
Take this month to complete Chapters 5 and 6.
- 5.1.1 You must have annual trainings and/or signs posted in the language understood by your employee(s) explaining practices to prevent litter, debris, soil, and pollution from reaching storm drains and streams. Attach photo of signs and/or training logs.
- 5.1.2 You must perform an annual hazardous material and waste assessment. Attach recent assessment.
- 6.1.1 You must have an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) system. This should include a list of winery pests, monthly monitoring, and strategies for prevention and control. Attach plan.
For Doc. Inspection Wineries
What to Document for the June/July Inspection
- Complete Standards listed in the Winery Cycle 2 & 3 Standards 2017.
What to do This Month
Take this month to complete Chapter 5.
- 5.1.1 You must have annual trainings and/or signs posted in the language understood by your employee(s) explaining practices to prevent litter, debris, soil, and pollution from reaching storm drains and streams. Attach photo of signs and/or training logs.
- 5.2.1 You must perform an annual hazardous material and waste assessment. Attach recent assessment.