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9 April 2021
Titiro/MAPS Unavailable 9-11 April
Territorial Authorities and verifiers: please note that data cannot be uploaded into Titiro and MAPS between 9pm on 9 April until 11am on 11 April. This is so RealMe can be moved to a new public cloud-based platform, which will increase both the reliability and longevity of the system. This affects access to Titiro/MAPS applications and the Tiritiri training platform.
Food Importer Registration
To avoid unnecessary delays to their next consignments, New Zealand Food Safety is reaching out to importers of food for sale with a reminder that they need to have a valid Food Importer registration, and complete their Intended Use declarations for all consignments of food, drinks, and ingredients.
New ECE Guidelines for Preparing Food
There are new guidelines for preparing food in early learning services to reduce the risk of choking. If an Early Childhood Education (ECE) service decides to cook fruit and vegetables (instead of grating or cutting these into smaller sizes), then they will need to register under the Food Act 2014. If a ECE needs to register, it will be under a National Programme 2.
HAVE YOUR SAY
Organic Products Regulations Consultation Open
The Ministry for Primary Industries is seeking feedback on proposals for regulating organic businesses in the primary sector. For more information, to read the discussion document, and to register for workshops on the proposed regulations and organic standard, visit this consultation page. Submissions close at 5pm on 8 June 2021.
Sushi Sushi Operations Limited Section 40
Sushi Sushi Operations Limited has requested approval of its Template Food Control Plan, under section 40 of the Food Act 2014. Feedback on the consultation is welcome until 5pm on 16 April 2021. To have your say, click here.
Review: Modernising the FSANZ Act 1991
The review of the Food Standards Australia New Zealand Act 1991 (FSANZ Act) is underway. Feedback is currently being sought on a “Modernising the FSANZ Act” consultation paper, which sets out a range of options for reform. Submissions for this consultation will close on 18 May 2021. To have your say, click here.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Sulphur Dioxide and Sulphites as Food Additives
Sulphites and sulphur dioxide are food additives not permitted to be added to raw meat. New Zealand Food Safety has guidance on foods permitted to include sulphites, and how to label these to ensure consumers are appropriately informed of the suitability of the food.
Young Enterprise Scheme
Students will now be thinking about participating in the Young Enterprise Scheme, which provides year 12-13 students in New Zealand an opportunity to set up and run their own business. And some students will be interested in setting up a business that trades in food.
AWARDS
Rewarding Food Safety Champions
Do you know of an individual, team or organisation who has innovated, developed, or inspired, a significant improvement to food safety in New Zealand? New Zealand Food Safety is welcoming entries for the 2021 Significant Contribution to Food Safety Award. Nominations close on 4 June 2021.
