Docket Number: AMS-FGIS-24-0019
Dates: An in-person meeting will be held on May 15, 2024, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central and on May 16, 2024, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Central. The meeting will be broadcast virtually.

Summary

Below are responses to questions submitted by attendees during the webinar.

General

Q1: Could you please provide a direct link for the summary of changes document

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/SummaryofChangestotheHarmonizedStandard.pdf

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) hosted a webinar on the updates to the USDA Harmonized Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and GAP Plus+ audit standards on April 5, 2024.

These updates become effective May 1, 2024, and will allow AMS’ GAP audit services to remain applicable and relevant for its specialty crops industry customers.

Background

The Grain Inspection Advisory Committee has had discussions on technologies in the grain industry and past recommendations around the topic of official use of technology or data driven changes in the official standard.

Background

The Grain Inspection Advisory Committee traditionally meets in-person up to two times yearly.

Background

The Grain Inspection Advisory Committee under its current rules of order utilizes a 3 year term with 5 members rotating off each term.  The nomination process closes in September with a varied approval time frame.

Background

The Grain Inspection Advisory Committee under its current rules of order must have a 2/3 majority of the committee in attendance and/or under approval of nomination in order to hold official business meetings

Agenda

• May 2024 Agenda (pdf)

Discussion Topics

• Committee Quorum
• Committee Nomination Process
• Committee Handbook
• Cyber Security
• Grain Inspection Technology