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Bio-Gro
DESCRIPTION: BioGro is New Zealand's leading organic certification agency. BioGro is a not-for-profit organic producer and consumer organisation, actively working to grow organics in New Zealand. Established in 1983, BioGro now certifies over 900 operations across New Zealand's primary production, processing, farm input supply, export, and retail sectors. BioGro trademarks more than $100 million worth of product every year. BioGro provides professional auditing and certification services and holds ISO 17020/EN 45004 accreditation. Developed over 25 years, especially for New Zealand organic producers, the BioGro NZ Organic Standards are practical and achievable. BioGro is one of just 30 international organic certification agencies accredited by the International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM). IFOAM represents the best in international organic standards.
KEY WORDS: BioGro is an approved Third Party Agency with the New Zealand Food Safety Authority (NZFSA) for exports of BioGro certified products to Europe and USA through the NZFSA Official Organic Assurance Programme. View our International Accreditation Documents in PDF format IFOAM, Canada, Quebec, JAS-ANZ
FoodSmart
DESCRIPTION: The consumer activities of the NZFSA have now been consolidated in the newly-launched, stand-alone website, FoodSmart. As well as information about consumer food safety, foodborne illnesses, food hygiene and food handling information, the site incorporates the NZFSA's food recall notices, information on food labelling, additives, allergies and intolerances, what's involved in starting a small business selling food, regulations around food sold for fundraising, hunting and homekilling, taking food in and out of New Zealand, and much more.
Want to know how to keep nasty food bugs at bay? Looking for information on food allergies or food labels? You're on the right website.
Foodsmart.govt.nz offers consumers a full serving of information and tips on a range of food safety topics.
Created by the New Zealand Food Safety Authority (NZFSA), this website aims to help you reduce the risks associated with food handling and preparation in the home.
Did you know that more than 500 New Zealanders get sick from food poisoning every day? And that almost half of these cases are due to how we handle food once we bring it home?
This website not only helps you understand food safety risks, but also provides handy tips on how to avoid nasty food bugs.
You can also browse our new eLibrary for booklets and pamphlets on topics such as eating safely when you’re pregnant, allergies and food intolerances, food safety for hunters, and lots more.
KEY WORDS: FoodSmart, food smart, Foodsafe, consumer, food safety, food hygiene, handling food, foodborne illnesses, additives, labelling, allergies, biotoxin alerts, intolerances, Clean, Cook, Chill, New Zealand Food Safety Authority, NZFSA, recalls,
MAF Biosecurity New Zealand
DESCRIPTION: MAF Biosecurity New Zealand is the division of MAF charged with leadership of the New Zealand biosecurity system. It encompasses facilitating international trade, protecting the health of New Zealanders and ensuring the welfare of our environment, flora and fauna, marine life and Maori resources.
We have around 1000 full time and part-time staff, based across New Zealand and overseas. They include vets, scientists, quarantine inspectors, directors, managers, administrators, advisers, Detector Dogs and their handlers, analysts, investigators, legal experts, policy makers, communicators, strategist and business services staff.
KEY WORDS: MAF, biosecurity, quarantine, imports, trade, inspectors,
New Zealand Food Safety Authority (NZFSA)
DESCRIPTION: A single food safety agency for the management of food related risks from "farmgate to the consumer’s plate.” On 1 July 2010, the New Zealand Food Safety Authority (NZFSA) and MAF were amalgamated. This will provide for a single organisation focussed on the integrity and performance of New Zealand’s animal, plant, food and related sectors. NZFSA and MAF have worked closely together and the amalgamated ministry spans the full primary industries value chain from producer to consumer. It will closely align key functions supporting the Government’s public health and economic growth goals, including sector performance, sustainable development and trade facilitation. NZFSA is mandated "to protect consumers by providing an effective food regulatory programme covering food produced and consumed in New Zealand as well as imports and exports of food products." Directory of Food Safety Programme consultants, and a directory of Risk Management Programme Consultants.
The New Zealand Food Safety Authority (NZFSA) industry-focused website — foodsafety.govt.nz — went "live" in January 2011.
The site replaces NZFSA’s previous site (nzfsa.govt.nz) for food businesses that produce, sell, export or import food.
NZFSA’s consumer-oriented activities are now located on a separate site — foodsmart.govt.nz — which went "live" in late 2010.
KEY WORDS: NZFSA, food safety, agency, authority, regulatory programme, food exports, food imports, food control plans, recalls, hygiene, food handling, Food Safety Programme, directory of Food Safety Programme consultants, directory of Risk Management Programme Consultants
NZLABS
DESCRIPTION: Analytical testing laboratories, based in Auckland, Hamilton and Christchurch. NZLABS aims to be the most successful and respected laboratory and technical services company in all the markets in which we compete. We specialise in food, water, pharmaceutical, environmental and agricultural testing. NZLABS is LAS approved, IANZ accredited, and hold GMP and GLP registration. A major strength of NZLABS is our experience in scientific testing, and our comprehensive nationwide network.
KEY WORDS: Food Testing, Microbiology, Pathogens, Food Chemistry, Salmonella, Listeria, Campylobacter, Hygiene, Water testing. Food Safety Testing, Food handling programmes, Food related procedures, Nutrition analysis. Chemistry Analysis, Microbiology Testing, Water Testing, Product Development and Trial Design, Pharmaceutical Analysis, Environmental Testing, Soils, Plant, Fertiliser Analysis, Residue Analysis, Shelf life analysis, Nutrition Information.
NZOQ
DESCRIPTION: NZOQ is a non-profit, professional society dedicated to providing leadership in the adoption of the principles of quality management and best practice in New Zealand. Quality is vital to New Zealand organisations and individuals if they are to succeed in the increasingly competitive marketplace. Since 1977, we have provided leadership in the advancement of quality management and best business practices. NZOQ's strength is the diversity of our members whose skills and experience span the spectrum of New Zealand industry sectors. We support our members through networking, information sharing and training initiatives. NZOQ is also a registered Private Training Establishment (PTE).
KEY WORDS: NZOQ, New Zealand Organisation for Quality, Quality, Workplace, Environment, Quality, Non-profit, Professional, Leadership, Management, ISO 9000, ISO 90001, ISO 9004, QNewZ
Quality Auditing Specialists Ltd
DESCRIPTION: Food & Wine Safety Auditing. Specialising in the following:
Food Safety Auditing,
Wine Safety Auditing,
Food Safety Programme Management.
We are an NZ Food Safety Authority approved food auditing and wine verification agency.
We have NZ Food Safety Authority approved food safety programme auditors and wine verifiers.
We are An ISO17020 Accredited Inspection Body.
KEY WORDS: Food Safety, Wine Safety, Food Safety Management Programme, Wine Safety Managment Programme, Auditing, Pre-exemption application assessments,
Food Safety Programme Exemption Audits,
HACCP Verification Audits,
Wine Standards Management Plan Verification Audits,
Supplier Approval audits,
Internal audits,
Food Control Plan Audits,
Safe Food Warranty Audits,
WQA Systems Development,
Development of Regulated Control Scheme for Transport of Animal Material and Products,
Expertise in using the Vital tool for Allergen Labelling.
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- Login access to your own Listing management Dashboard
- Standard Listing, with logo, unlimited sub-categories, $220 plus GST
- PREMIUM Listing, highlighted, top-of-page, $400 plus GST.
