Food Control Plans

Food Control Plans

Food laws are soon to be updated by the New Zealand Food Safety Authority (NZFSA) to help food operators take responsibility for producing safe food. In response to these changes, we are giving all food businesses, that meet the criteria, the opportunity to be involved with the new processes early, on a voluntary basis.

The NZFSA have produced a Food Control Plan that is designed to show food operators how to produce safe food and comply with legislation by controlling the risk areas in preparing and selling food. Workshops are available to help food businesses get their plans started.

At the moment, Waitaki District Council inspect food businesses annually to ensure they comply with the Food Hygiene Regulations 1974. Under the Food Act, food businesses with a Food Control Plan in place will be exempt from these regulations, providing they can show us that records, management and business activities are following the plan.

If you would like more information, please contact Anne de la Cour at the Waitaki District Council on 03 433 0300 or at adelacour@waitaki.govt.nz 

You can find more information about:
Food Control Plans - Off the Peg
                               - Specific Foods

Folic acid and folate

Labelling & Composition - Food Labels
                                        - Food Standards

Businesses in Waitaki with Approved Food Control Plans (A-Z)

Updated 06/07/2010

Look for this sticker at food businesses: