The New Zealand Food Safety Authority (NZFSA) is confident that imported foods are ably managed under New Zealands current import system but this will be further enhanced with the introduction of a new programme that will bring imported food safety management into line with updated domestic systems.
The proposed changes will provide consumers with greater assurance that imports meet New Zealands food safety and suitability standards says Glen Neal, NZFSAs Assistant Director (Food Service, Sale and Import)
While our monitoring programmes tell us that New Zealand food is exceptionally good and that importers are meeting their obligations for ensuring the products they bring into the country are safe, we know that the improvements we hope to be able to introduce in the next 12 to 18 months will provide the increased level of confidence we are all seeking, says Glen.
Results from NZFSA imported food testing programme confirm that recent fears about imported [...]
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