Dar seafood ppp standard

New Zealand
Suggests a single consistent standard be applied across Australian export and domestic shellfish products. [NZ Food Safety Authority]
	Raised the issue of equivalence between the NZ Animal Products legislation and the instruments made under the legislation. Notes that this standard has far less controls. State that they have little choice but to continue their risk list protections for shellfish. [NZ Food Safety Authority
Exports	It is difficult to assess whether the Clauses are adequate for export requirements. Notes that bivalve molluscs produced under this standard will not be eligible for export. [DAFF] Concerned that a standard that does not mandate the requirements for ASQAP will lead to significant downgrading of the requirements that are now in place. [DAFF] Highlights the fact that all products for export are processed in accordance with a documented food safety plan and are subject to performance-based audits. [DAFF]