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Topics in this issue include: Supporting a global journey, publication of revised guidance following FSANZ alcohol labelling changes, new guidance on Genetically Modified (GM) food definitions, receipt of freshly slaughtered carcasses, and 2025–2026 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) year ends on 30 September.
Topics in this issue include: Updates to Simply Safe and Suitable food control plan, food safety basics second learning module now available, new exporting resources, CPD managers – time to check your dashboard, evaluation of unusual foods and processes, and Food Residues Survey Programme (FRSP) 2026/27.
Topics in this issue include: Food notice consultation on requirements for recognised agencies and persons, exporting food and fibre products to India, lighter-touch regulations around hemp cultivation, annual food recall report, evaluation webinar; CPD drop-in Q&A sessions, waivers and exemptions from evaluation, and New Zealand Food Safety food business levy increase reminder.
Topics in this issue include: New practice note released: multi-site business and multi-business food control plan, products and processes outside the scope of My Food Plan custom food control plans and evaluation requirements, update: new caffeine rules approved (FSANZ proposal P1056), and 2026 Significant Contribution to Food Safety Award – entries close 29 May 2026.
Topics in this issue include: Food packaging rules and guidance webpage, Auckland Council v TH89 Limited (trading as Buns & Rolls) & Cuong Viet Le, halfway through the 2025-2026 continuing professional development year, good regulatory practice module is compulsory learning, work continues on academy improvements, and Exporter Help enabling food and fibre businesses to thrive.
Topics in this issue include: Food Act templates, Simply Safe & Suitable record blank updates, guide for exporting honey and bee products, P1059 energy labelling on alcoholic beverages, P1044 plain English allergen labelling requirements, managing business scope changes, NZIEH conference in March, from Gate to Port – Taking Te Tai Tokerau (Northland) food and fibre to the world workshop.
Topics in this issue include: My Food Plan, young enterprise schemes making and selling food, new feature: evaluation webinar, 2026 Significant Contribution to Food Safety Award, keep yourself, family, and friends safe from life-threatening listeriosis.