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.
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.
