NZ Food Safety: comment on food control plan for packhouse operations
New Zealand Food Safety is calling for comment on a requested approval from New Zealand Apples and Pears. The company 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 cold-store activities.
New Zealand Food Safety has evaluated the SQFI Code to ensure it meets the requirements of a FCP under the Food Act.
To have your say about this application, email the Food Risk Management Team at foodactinfo@mpi.govt.nz. Submissions close at 7 pm (AEST) on 27 September 2024.
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