Processed food and retail sale

This section outlines the management of the safety of food sold in New Zealand.

Food businesses in New Zealand now have the option to develop Food Safety Programmes based on the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) System and be exempt from the Food Hygiene Regulations 1974. more>>

Introduction

An overview of the regulation of food safety in the processed food and retail sale sector.

Recalls

A food recall involves the isolation and removal of unsafe or unsuitable food which has been released from manufacturers' direct control, and is under the control of others in the storage, distribution, retail, and consumer chain.

Registers and Lists

Auditors and Exemption Register.

Free Sale Certificates

Food Safety Programmes - How to protect your customers and your business

Resources to help you develop a food safety programme (FSP) based on HACCP.

Food Safety Guidance for meat at food stalls

Guidance for stallholders, event organisers, regulators and consumers of the legal requirements and good operating practices around the sale of meat and meat products at food stalls.

Dairy FSPs

Manufacturers of cheese or ice cream, that sell product only in New Zealand or Australia, can develop a Food Safety Programme (FSP) under the Food Act 1981. Specific requirements are included here.

Importers' FSPs

Interim moratorium on the Approval of Food Safety Programmes for Importers.

Plug-in Template

"Ready-made" policies that, with minimal adaptation, can be used to help develop your food safety programme.
- Sickness Policy Template

How to apply for exemption from the Food Hygiene Regulations

Application form and other information to help you apply for approval of a food safety programme. Includes a list of businesses with an approved food safety programme.

Approved Auditors

Information on the criteria for the approval of auditors under the Food Act. Includes a list of NZFSA approved auditors.

District Health Boards

Contact details for local District Health Boards (DHBs). A Health Protection Officer at your DHB will be able to:

Investigate food complaints
Provide general advice on food safety and the process for implementing a FSP
Process Food Safety Programme applications.

Local Councils

Contact details for local councils.
An Environmental Health Officer at your local council will be able to:

Investigate complaints regarding poor hygiene standards in premises registered under the Food Hygiene Regulations 1974
Register and inspect food businesses not operating an approved food safety programme
Provide general food safety advice.

Other useful information

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Contact for enquiries

New Zealand Food Safety Authority
68-86 Jervois Quay
PO Box 2835
Wellington
NEW ZEALAND

Phone: +64 4 894 2500
Fax: +64 4 894 2501

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