An internationally accepted set of guidelines that describe proven systems/procedures for the production of quality for ACVM products.
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Use this guideline to help you complete the Agricultural Chemical Product Data Sheet (PDS) for registration of an agricultural chemical. The PDS form (ACVM 1-3) is available on our website.
The completed and MPI-approved PDS is part of the “product and manufacturing specifications” referred to in the conditions of registration for your product.
This document specifies the minimum requirements for chemistry (and related
manufacturing process requirements) submitted in support of an application to register
veterinary medicines, or to vary the conditions on registered trade name products
containing veterinary medicines. It also incorporates guidelines, which are intended to
provide more detailed information and guidance to applicants to assist them in complying
with the standard.
Import information for manufacturers of infant formula products
This is a CODEX document not part of the MPI code of practice. The scope of this code covers hygiene provisions for raw meat, meat preparations and manufactured meat from the time of live animal production up to the point of retail sale.
Specifies requirements for controlling risk organisms and gives guidance on preparing Risk Organism Response Plans for processors of dairy material and product.
Note that the heat treatment criteria set out in clauses 10.1.1 and 10.1.2 of the guidelines no longer apply. Dairy manufacturers should refer to the appropriate chapter in the World Organisation for Animal Health’s Terrestrial Animal Health Code.
This document provides an overview of the RMP Template for Yoghurt manufacturers, the documents that comprise the template, any supporting documents and guidance, and outlines the requirements of the legislation.
This document also provides guidance on completing the RMP Template for Dairy Processors – Yoghurt, Domestic Supply.
This document provides an overview of the RMP Template for Ice cream manufacturers, the documents that comprise the template, any supporting documents and guidance, and outlines the requirements of the legislation.
This guideline also provides guidance on completing the RMP Template for Dairy Processors – Ice cream, Domestic Supply.
This guideline is designed to assist staff of regulated parties (dairy product manufacturers, etc), Recognised Agencies (RAs) and New Zealand Food Safety Authority (NZFSA) in the practical implementation of the NZFSA Criteria for Dairy Factory Water. It provides guidance for the development of a Water Management Plan
- Dilution calculation worksheet [PDF, 22 KB]
- Dilution calculation worksheet [DOCX, 133 KB]
This guideline sets out a process for assessing disposition options for dairy material or dairy product manufactured from raw milk which contained, or may have contained, residues of an inhibitory substance, veterinary medicine or agricultural compound.
The purpose of this guideline is to assist operators to achieve compliance with regulatory
requirements for labelling of colostrum products