Food Control Plans
The New Zealand Food Safety Authority (NZFSA) and many local Councils, as from 1st August 2008, are together promoting off-the-peg or ready to use Food Control Plans. At the moment they only apply to food service (restaurants, takeaways etc) and catering businesses. Those premises participating will be displaying a certificate showing they have a Food Control Plan.
To date two premises have adopted a Food Control Plan:
- The Rangiriri Hotel, 8 Talbot Street, Rangiriri Tel: 07 826 3467
- The City Cafe Bar, 10 Main Street, Te Kauwhata Tel: 07 826 4134
Some food businesses will not be able to use an off-the-peg Food Control Plan due to the activities they undertake, and a custom-made Food Control Plan will be more appropriate – your Environmental Health Officer will be able to advise you.
Food Control Plans are a documented system which identifies food safety hazards within your premises and details procedures to control them. Premises operating under this system are not inspected but are verified (audited) by an Environmental Health Officer to ensure that you are conforming to your documented Food Control Plan and that the law is being complied with.
If you are interested in participating in this initiative and getting ahead of the game, or would like more information please contact your Environmental Health Officer or you can view the off-the-peg Food Control Plan.
Food Safety Programmes
Food Safety Programmes are not off-the-peg being custom made and are for particular types of operations. For further information about Food Safety Programmes either contact the Public Health Unit at the District Health Board on 07 8382569 or see Food Safety Programmes on the NZFSA website.
Risk Management Programmes
Primary producers such as those activities that fall under the Animal Products Act 1999, may be required to have a Risk Management Plan, this also includes beekeepers that export and need certification. For further information about Risk Management Programmes either contact the Public Health Unit at the District Health Board on 07 8382569 or see the Risk Management Programmes on the NZFSA website.