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Code of Practice: Processing of Bee Products

11 Recall

Amendment 2

June 2006

11.1 Purpose and scope

To ensure a system is in place for the recall of products that are not fit for intended purpose from distribution or sale.

11.2 Mandatory requirements

11.2.1 RMP Spec 12 (1)

Where, due to the nature of the bee product, it is possible to recall it from trade, distribution or from consumers, the operator must document a recall procedure, including:

• the criteria for deciding when a recall will be initiated; and

• how retrieval and disposition of the relevant bee product will be managed.

11.2.2 RMP Spec 12(2)

The operator must document a system for notifying the following people as soon as possible when bee product is recalled from trade, distribution or from consumers because it is not or may not be suitable for processing or fit for its intended purpose:

• the Director-General; and

• the accredited risk management programme verifier or recognised risk management programme verifying agency.

11.3 Procedures

For recall procedures, refer to the recalls section of the RMP Manual available from the NZFSA website.