Hydroponics CCPs
Water Source and Quality Control
- Control Point: Ensure water used in hydroponics is contaminant-free and meets safety standards.
- InterlinkIQ Feature: Water quality monitoring module tracks microbial and chemical test results in real time.
- Monitoring: Automated water quality data logging and alerts for contamination are managed through InterlinkIQ’s monitoring system.
- Critical Limit: Water must meet safety standards, verified and tracked in InterlinkIQ’s water quality control module.
Nutrient Solution Preparation
- Control Point: Ensure proper nutrient solution formulation for plant growth.
- InterlinkIQ Feature: Nutrient control module tracks nutrient concentration, pH, and EC levels in real time.
- Monitoring: Continuous monitoring of nutrient solution parameters is logged in InterlinkIQ, with automated alerts for deviations.
- Critical Limit: Nutrient solution must remain within specified limits, managed through InterlinkIQ’s nutrient control system.
Seed Quality and Source Control
- Control Point: Ensure seeds are of high quality and free from contamination.
- InterlinkIQ Feature: Supplier management module tracks seed quality and batch documentation.
- Monitoring: Seed sourcing data is logged and verified in InterlinkIQ, with alerts for non-compliant seed batches.
- Critical Limit: Seeds must meet safety standards and be traceable, managed through InterlinkIQ’s supplier and seed quality control module.
Sanitization of Equipment and Growth Media
- Control Point: Ensure all equipment and growth media are sanitized to prevent contamination.
- InterlinkIQ Feature: Sanitation control module tracks cleaning schedules and validation checks.
- Monitoring: Automated tracking of sanitation procedures is logged in InterlinkIQ, with alerts for missed cleaning or validation steps.
- Critical Limit: All equipment and media must pass sanitation checks, managed through InterlinkIQ’s sanitation system.
Pest and Disease Management
- Control Point: Prevent the introduction and spread of pests and diseases.
- InterlinkIQ Feature: Pest management module tracks inspection results and control measures.
- Monitoring: Regular inspection data is logged in InterlinkIQ, with alerts for any detected pests or diseases.
- Critical Limit: No pests or diseases should be present, verified through InterlinkIQ’s pest and disease control module.
Water Recirculation and Filtration
- Control Point: Ensure water is filtered and recirculated properly to prevent contamination.
- InterlinkIQ Feature: Water recirculation control module tracks filtration system performance and water quality in real time.
- Monitoring: Continuous monitoring of filtration systems and water quality is logged in InterlinkIQ, with alerts for issues.
- Critical Limit: Water must meet cleanliness standards, managed through InterlinkIQ’s water control system.
Light and Temperature Control
- Control Point: Ensure light, temperature, and humidity are controlled for optimal growth.
- InterlinkIQ Feature: Environmental control module tracks real-time data for light, temperature, and humidity.
- Monitoring: Continuous environmental monitoring is logged in InterlinkIQ, with automated alerts for deviations.
- Critical Limit: Environmental conditions must remain within optimal ranges, managed through InterlinkIQ’s environmental control system.
Harvesting Practices
- Control Point: Ensure safe and hygienic harvesting practices.
- InterlinkIQ Feature: Harvest control module tracks hygiene protocols and equipment sanitation.
- Monitoring: Harvesting data and sanitation checks are logged in InterlinkIQ, with alerts for non-compliance.
- Critical Limit: Harvesting equipment and practices must meet hygiene standards, managed through InterlinkIQ’s harvesting control module.
Post-Harvest Handling and Packaging
- Control Point: Ensure hygienic handling and packaging of produce.
- InterlinkIQ Feature: Packaging control module tracks post-harvest hygiene and packaging integrity.
- Monitoring: Packaging inspections and handling protocols are logged in InterlinkIQ, with alerts for issues.
- Critical Limit: Packaging must be defect-free, and hygiene maintained, tracked through InterlinkIQ’s post-harvest control system.
Traceability and Recall Procedures
- Control Point: Ensure full traceability of plants from seed to sale.
- InterlinkIQ Feature: Traceability module tracks all data from seed sourcing to harvest and packaging.
- Monitoring: Complete traceability is logged in real time through InterlinkIQ, facilitating rapid recall if necessary.
- Critical Limit: 100% traceability is required, managed through InterlinkIQ’s traceability module.