Official Grade Assurance Standard for Fresh Plant Products

Step

Operator action

Recognised agency action

NZFSA action

1

Contact an NZFSA recognised agency (Quality grade assurance) to confirm timeframes and documentation requirements.

2

Document your plan to comply with this standard as a result of:

• A new application for registration

• Re-registration (annual requirement)

3

Confirm your plan is:

• Ready to operate as documented

• Capable of consistently complying with this standard and any specific requirements of the importing country

4

Submit your documented plan to the recognised agency.

5

Evaluate the plan against the applicable standard(s). Notify the operator of any corrective actions needed to the plan.

Step

Operator action

Recognised agency action

NZFSA action

6

Re-document and resubmit the revised plan

7

Confirm the successful evaluation to the operator

8

Apply to the NZFSA for registration (application details can be found at NZFSA website link

9

Process application and send confirmation of registration to the operator

10

Commence operation as a registered Operator:

• Liaise with the NZFSA recognised agency regards an annual review of your plan.

• Notify the verification agency of any significant amendments to your plan, prior to implementing changes.

11

Evaluate significant amendments

12

Implement changes

13

Review operator system annually

14

Schedule both a review of your system and re-apply for registration on annual basis – go to step 2