A summary of the legal requirements for poultry and egg producers and processors.
On 1 July 2022, a new set of redesigned animal product regulations and notices comes into effect. These replace regulations and notices which are set to expire on the same day.
The redesign of the animal products regulations and notices aims to make it easier for businesses operating under the Animal Products Act 1999 to find and comply with their requirements.
Poultry farmers and egg producers must comply with the:
Farmers must also operate under a Whole Flock Health Scheme
Find out more about egg production and processing food safety requirements
Primary poultry processors (those who slaughter and dress poultry) must operate under the Animal Products Act 1999.
Primary poultry processing (slaughter and dressing) food safety
Secondary poultry processors (those who process poultry meat beyond slaughter and dressing) exporting with an official assurance must have a registered risk management programme (RMP) under the Animal Products Act 1999.
If they're supplying the New Zealand market only, they can operate under either a registered RMP, or a food control plan (FCP) under the Food Act 2014.
Secondary poultry processing (after slaughter and dressing) food safety
All poultry and egg products intended for human consumption must also comply with Chapter 1 and Parts 2.2.1 (for meat) of the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code.
Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code – FSANZ
Producers and processors must also take part in monitoring programmes.
Food monitoring and surveillance
You'll need to meet export requirements.
We recover costs from the poultry and egg industry for essential services we provide, including registration, maintaining standards, and ensuring compliance.
Risk management programme fees and charges
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