Resources and Useful Links

Also refer to the Resources page of Assured Audits NZ Ltd

Regulatory Websites for Food Businesses

Ministry for Primary Industries

Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ)

Codex Alimentarius

Food Standards Agency (UK)

Food and Drug Administration (US FDA)

Average Quantity System (to meet New Zealand Weights and Measures requirements)

Useful Information

Food Recall and Withdrawal Guidelines (NZ)

Food Safety Hazard Database (NZ)

Good Operating Practices (GOP)

Food Safety Codes of Practice for food businesses (NZ)

Overview of Food Exporting

Overview of Food Importing

Which Microbiological Limits do I use for Food Testing?

Shelf Life Testing Guidelines (NZ)

Allergen Management Guidelines (Australian Food and Grocery Council)

Allergen Training Module (UK)

Nutrition Information Panel (NIP) calculator (free)

NZ GAP standard

Woolworths Quality Assurance (WQA) Standards

Food Labelling Software - Zubi (NZ)

Product Information Form (PIF)

Public Recalls of Food Products (NZ)

Cold Chain Guidelines (Australia 2017)

Food Additives Booklet (NZ)

Food Control Plan Template (NZ)

Foodborne Pathogen Summaries and Chemical Hazard Summaries

Professional Organizations

New Zealand Institute of Food Science and Technology

Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology

Institute of Food Technology (USA)

Institute of Food Science and Technology (UK)

Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)