Applies to all primary production and secondary processing where official assurances are required. (APA S13). Also see Animal Products (Definition of Primary Processor) Notice 2000) Covers 90% of fish and shellfish processed in New Zealand at secondary processing level also, but exempts retail. (APEIO) All seafood products exported to Australia are produced under the APA and certified.
2 Interpretation
Definitions in APA and HC Specs. Direct equivalence of interpretation section unnecessary unless interpretation leads to significant differences in standards. This is addressed in specific standards comments.
