The 2025 LGMA Approved Guidelines Amendment Process

Western Growers supports the continuous improvement of the LGMA-approved leafy green food safety guidelines and facilitates a yearly systematic amendment process.

Starting in 2022, the “Priority Setting Committee,” established by the LGMAs, is responsible for assessing annual priorities. At the beginning of each year, the Priority-Setting Committee sets the topic(s) for the remainder of the year.

The Comment Period is currently closed

Anticipated Comment Periods

Romaine T&L: Mid-August 2025

Water: October 2025

Participate in the Process

If you are interested in summitting comments to for the proposed working drafts, follow these submission guidelines:

1. Download the “Working Draft” under Important Document
2. Use the Word function “New Comment” to provide details on how the proposed change will enhance food safety, along with the rationale behind the change
3. When you are ready to submit please submit your document by clicking on “Submit a Comment” button below. This will take you to a form where you can attach a new version of the working draft with your comments.

Note: We are only accepting proposals that follow the above steps. Comment should be submitted as a word document, scientific rationale should be included for comments submitted. 

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