The draft of the first section of the National Cantaloupe Guidance Document — focused on Growing, Harvesting and Post-Harvest Packing shed activities — is now open for public comment.
We invite industry members, researchers and stakeholders to review the draft and provide feedback to help strengthen the development of practical, science-based food safety guidance for cantaloupe production.
Key Dates:
- Comment Period Open: May 1, 2025
- Comment Period Closes: May 31, 2025
- Webinar Discussion: June 12, 2025, at 11:00 AM PT
How to Participate:
- Download the Clean Draft: Review the draft document
- Submit Your Comments: Use Microsoft Word’s “New Comment” and “Tracked Changes” features to propose edits and improvements. Remember, comments without a rationale will not be considered.
- Upload Your Submission: After editing, submit your revised draft and complete the comment form.
Join the Webinar: We’ll be hosting a webinar on June 6 to review feedback and discuss proposed changes with stakeholders. Mark your calendars!
If you have any questions, feel free to contact Sonia Salas ([email protected]) or Gustavo Reyes ([email protected]).