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:
- Animal Products (Regulated Control Scheme – Bivalve Molluscan Shellfish) Regulations 2006 – NZ Legislation
- Animal Products Notice: Regulated Control Scheme – Bivalve Molluscan Shellfish for Human Consumption [PDF, 900 KB]
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
