Food Safety Certification
Any business supplying food in New Zealand must meet a range of important requirements. Food safety certification provides independent, authoritative reassurance that a food product is safe from contamination.
Food Safety Services & Standards
FSSC 22000
FSSC 22000 builds on the foundation of ISO 22000 food safety management requirements, and adds value by including extra industry-specific pre-requisite programmes as well as additional scheme requirements.
ISO 22000
ISO 22000 is a food safety management system for all food producers – from those who supply raw materials and packaging for the food industry, to those who transport and deliver packaged products, and everything in between.
BRCGS Global Food Safety Standard
Food manufacturers can use BRCGS Global Standard for food safety to ensure the quality and safety of their products – gaining international acceptance and opening new markets.
Food Act 2014 (Recognised Food Safety Programmes)
Every New Zealand business that trades in food needs to meet the requirements of the Food Act 2014 to ensure the safety and suitability of the food being sold. It is easy to make sure you comply.
Wine Standards Management Plan
Under the Wine Act 2003, all but the smallest winemakers are required to register a wine standards management plan that sets out how they will meet their obligations to produce wine that is fully traceable and truthfully labelled.
Woolworths Supplier Excellence
Companies who supply fresh food products to Progressive supermarkets in New Zealand or Woolworths in Australia have to meet the Woolworths Supplier Excellence standard for food safety, quality and legality.
McDonald’s Supplier Quality Management System
Anyone who supplies food other than meat to McDonald’s is expected to join the McDonald’s Supplier Quality Management System (SQMS) to confirm the supply of safe, quality products.
Costco Standard
All suppliers for Costco Wholesale Corporation are required to complete an annual third-party Food Safety audit.