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RMP updates

By 1 November 2023, all Risk Management Programme (RMP) operators were required to have updated their RMP. This was to align with the new regulations and notices introduced as a part of the Regulatory Redesign programme.

Animal Products Regulations 2021 – NZ Legislation

Risk management programmes

About Regulatory Redesign

Regulatory Redesign aims to make it easier for businesses operating under the Animal Products Act 1999 to find and comply with their requirements.

Redesign of animal products and wine regulations and notices

Changes to animal products regulations and notices

Codes of practice, templates, and plans

The poultry processing code of practice provides industry-agreed guidance for poultry processors.

Poultry exporters

If you export poultry and need official assurance, the operational code has agreed standards.

Operational code: Export poultry [PDF, 1.2 MB]

Risk management programmes (RMPs) for poultry

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]

Manuals and guidelines

Poultry legislation roadmap [PDF, 1.1 MB]

HACCP example

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 Notices

Animal Product Notice: Production, Supply and Processing [PDF, 1.9 MB]

Animal Products Notice: Specifications for National Microbiological Database Programme [PDF, 738 KB]

Animal Product Notice: Maximum permissible levels [PDF, 509 KB]

Form for poultry processors

National Microbiological Database demographics – poultry [PDF, 1.2 MB]

 

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