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Requirements for BMS operators

There are specific food safety requirements for:

BMS post-harvest operators work with BMS after it has been harvested. Their activities include:

  • relay operators
  • sorting shed and depot operators
  • depuration (cleansing or purification) operators
  • wet storage operators
  • transport operators.

Regulations

Most of the requirements for these roles are in these 2 documents:

To meet your food safety requirements, your first point of contact is your local Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) animal product officer. They're responsible for:

  • all the requirements you need to meet under the BMS regulated control scheme
  • ensuring your operation meets its requirements.

Who to contact

If you have questions about working as a BMS operator, email info@mpi.govt.nz

MPI business units