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Seafood imported from New Zealand operates under the Trans Tasman Mutual Recognition Agreement. The Imported Food Control Act of 1992 applies the standards in the Code to risk categorised food imported from New Zealand.
Seafood exports must comply with national legislation for export control administered by AQIS. This legislation includes the Export Control Act 1982, Export Control Prescribed Goods (General) Orders and more specifically the Export Control (Processed Foods) Orders. These provide Government-to-Government certification to assist in fulfilling importing country food safety requirements and trade description for seafood exports.
Export processing establishments (including some vessels) must be registered by AQIS and have, as a minimum, procedures to address the risks associated with the processing of different seafood products to assure an appropriate level of food safety. International market access for Australian fish product exports are facilitated and maintained through this process, and the country’s competitive position as a supplier of safe products is enhanced.
AQIS systems for exported seafood are based on the auditing of processing of seafood managed under two approved arrangements. The two systems currently available are:
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Approved Quality Assurance (AQA) - based on the company having a fully documented quality management system (similar to ISO 9002 but including technical standards) audited by AQIS at least twice a year.
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Food Processing Accreditation (FPA) - a simpler system than AQA, requiring only documentation of a process flow chart and HACCP plan, and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), which is managed as part of a premise’s registration. Registered establishments are audited at a frequency based on the risk rating of their products, past compliance with their documented system and legislative standards.
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