The amendments to the Food Notice: Approved official templates or models for food control plans developed by third parties came into force on 18 October 2024.
Public consultation on the proposed amendments closed on Friday, 27 September 2024.
Food Notice: Approved official templates or models for food control plans developed by third parties [PDF, 240 KB]
SQFI Food Safety Code submission summary [PDF, 121 KB]
New Zealand Apples and Pears Inc. has requested approval of the Safe Quality Food Institute Food Safety Code: Primary Plan Production Edition 9 (the SQFI Code) as an official food control plan (FCP) model under section 40 of the Food Act 2014.
The Safe Quality Food Institute Food Safety Code is a plan that was developed to help packhouse operators follow and manage hazards in a food manufacturing setting and is equivalent to The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) benchmark requirements.
The SQFI Code scope of operations falls under the risk-based measure for horticultural production (National Programme 1). However, the Code only applies to packhouse operations and/or coldstore activities.
New Zealand Food Safety has evaluated the SQFI Code to ensure it meets the requirements of a FCP under the Food Act.
The consultation ran from 6 September 2024 until 5pm on 27 September 2024.
The SQFI Code is available to any business that is authorised by New Zealand Apples and Pears Inc. Additionally, you can download New Zealand Food Safety’s evaluation of the SQFI Code and the draft notice.
Draft Food Notice: Approved official templates or models for food control plans developed by third parties [PDF, 295 KB]
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