Verification Agency (NZFSA VA)

This agency verifies that food safety programmes are adhered to at premises where meat, seafood and other animal products are processed. It employs veterinarians to inspect animals, ensure animal welfare protocols are followed and provides export certification to the products. NZFSA VA has a staff of over 280 of which 200 are registered veterinarians operating in a range of locations at premises where animal products are processed and stored. See Veterinarians for details on career opportunities.