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National Programme for Monitoring Chemical Contaminants and Residues in Raw Milk and

Plan for 1 July 2008 to 30 June 2009

October 2008

Version 02

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Table of Contents

1 Preamble 3

2 Competent Authority Infrastructure 4

2.1 NZFSA Export Standards Group 5

3 Legislative Controls 5

3.1 Regulatory Authorities Associated with Food Control Measures 6

3.2 Registration of Agricultural Compounds and Veterinary Medicines 6

3.3 Animal Products Standards 9

3.4 Food Act 1981 10

3.5 Legislative Enforcement 10

3.6 Additional Relevant Legislation 11

4 Regulatory Programme for the Sale and Export of Dairy Products 12

4.1 Animal Products Act 1999 framework and requirements 12

4.2 Regulatory model 14

4.3 Monitoring 22

4.4 Export Certification (Official assurances) 23

5 Programme for the Control of Chemical Contaminants in Dairy Products 23

5.1 Control of Agricultural Compounds and Veterinary Medicines 24

5.2 Control of the production and processing of dairy products 24

6 Sampling Plan 32

6.1 Statistical confidence 32

6.2 Sample numbers 32

6.3 Random monitoring & seasonal distribution 33

6.4 Directed (targeted) surveillance 35

6.5 Determination of compounds to screen 35

6.6 Procedures for sampling and analysis 36

6.7 Handling of test results 36

6.8 Measures taken when residues have been detected 37

7 Substances & Analytes for 2008/2009 38

7.1 Melamine 38

7.2 Substances having anabolic effect or unauthorised use 39

7.3 Veterinary drugs and contaminants 40

7.4 NCCP laboratories 43

7.5 Interlaboratory Proficiency Testing 46

7.6 Substances and residues to be monitored in 2008/09 47