Food Safety
Approved Supplier Process
As part of the requirements under the Exemption to the Food
Hygiene Regulations (1974) Foodstuffs South Island Limited has set
up an approved supplier database on behalf of our stores. To enable
approval, Foodstuffs South Island Limited needs to be assured that
all products supplied to their group members are safe and do not
adversely impinge on any safety standards implemented by those
group members within their premise.
Vendors are required to complete and return to Foodstuffs South
Island Limited the approved
supplier declaration pack accompanied by copies of relevant
certifications/licenses.
Foodstuffs require all vendors to implement one of the following
to gain exemption from the Food Hygiene Regulations 1974 and move
under the Food Act 1981 to obtain FULL Supplier Approval:
- HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point)
- MAF (Risk Management Programme)
- NZFSA (New Zealand Food Safety Authority)
- New Zealand GAP
- Global GAP (EurepGAP)
- Wine Standards Management Plan
- Codex or Global standards other than EurepGAP - for
international certifications/imports
- Foodstuffs Importer/Broker Standard
With exception to the exclusions noted below - Foodstuffs will
grant six months interim approval from the date of application to
become an approved supplier. After six months the supplier is
required to have implemented a food safety programme/plan
(appropriate to their business) and have had an independent audit
from an NZFSA approved auditor. Once exemption has been granted, a
copy of your exemption certificate is then to be sent to the
Foodstuffs South Island Limited. On receipt of completed
information, suppliers will be granted full approved supplier
status with Foodstuffs South Island Limited.
No Interim Approval Granted For:
- New Zealand GAP
A full approval will be given on receipt of the GAP certificate
issued by Hort NZ.
- Foodstuffs Importer/Broker Standard
Full approval granted once certificated by Assured Food Safety -
contact Shane Hopgood 09 846 8492 or mobile 0274 726 657.
Downloads
Approved Supplier Food Safety Documentation Package (835kb)
