Food safety documents for poultry processing, including codes of practice, notices, manuals, and guidelines.
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.
The poultry processing code of practice provides industry-agreed guidance for poultry processors.
If you export poultry and need official assurance, the operational code has agreed standards.
Operational code: Export poultry [PDF, 1.2 MB]
If you're a primary processor of poultry, you can develop your RMP using the example in the guidance document.
Guidance and generic risk management programme for slaughter and dressing of broilers [PDF, 644 KB]
Poultry legislation roadmap [PDF, 1.1 MB]
If you're a primary or secondary processor of poultry, you can use the generic HACCP plan to help you.
Generic HACCP plan for slaughter, dressing, portioning and deboning of chicken (broilers) [PDF, 267 KB]
Animal Product Notice: Production, Supply and Processing [PDF, 2.3 MB]
Animal Products Notice: Specifications for National Microbiological Database Programme [PDF, 712 KB]
Animal Product Notice: Maximum permissible levels [PDF, 402 KB]
National Microbiological Database demographics – poultry [PDF, 1.2 MB]
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