Recognition of food safety certification to streamline export audits

From 1 October 2022, horticulture-accredited property packhouses and GSFI registered establishments may have a time reduction in departmental audits, with the recognition of food safety certification schemes set to streamline export audits.

The new reform will enable accredited packhouses and GSFI registered exporters to experience more efficient and cost-effective services, helping exporters to get their goods to market faster.

Read more about this Industry Advice Notice (IAN) and the changes being made to departmental audit requirements to allow for the recognition of food safety certification schemes, by visiting the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry website here.