<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?> <feed xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><title><![CDATA[Plant products]]></title><subtitle><![CDATA[This page lists changes to the Plant products section of the FoodSafety website.]]></subtitle><link href="http://foodsafety.govt.nz/feeds/plant.xml" rel="self" /><link href="http://foodsafety.govt.nz/industry/sectors/plant-based-products/whats-new/" /><updated>2013-05-17T00:00:00+12:00</updated><id>http://foodsafety.govt.nz/industry/sectors/plant-based-products/whats-new/</id><author>	<name>MPI Food Safety</name>	<email>web-services@mpi.govt.nz</email>	<uri>http://foodsafety.govt.nz/</uri></author> <entry>
  <title><![CDATA[ More Listeria workshops ]]></title>
  <link href="http://www.foodsafety.govt.nz/elibrary/industry/listeria-prevention-is-better-than-cure.pdf#951"></link>
  <updated>2013-05-17T00:00:00+12:00</updated>
  <summary type="html"><![CDATA[ MPI and NZIFST are holding a second series of implementation workshops with manufacturers of ready-to-eat foods in June 2013. The workshops support the publication of the MPI reference material “Guidance for the control of Listeria monocytogenes in ready-to-eat foods”. ]]></summary>
  <id>http://www.foodsafety.govt.nz/elibrary/industry/listeria-prevention-is-better-than-cure.pdf#951</id>
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<entry>
  <title><![CDATA[ Requirements and guidance templates project ]]></title>
  <link href="http://www.foodsafety.govt.nz/elibrary/industry/requirements-guidance-templates-project/index.htm#947"></link>
  <updated>2013-05-08T00:00:00+12:00</updated>
  <summary type="html"><![CDATA[ If  you are involved in drafting, using or verifying requirements related to food safety, animal or plant imports or exports or agricultural compounds and veterinary medicines, then you can expect to see some changes in the way requirements and related guidance are presented. ]]></summary>
  <id>http://www.foodsafety.govt.nz/elibrary/industry/requirements-guidance-templates-project/index.htm#947</id>
</entry>


<entry>
  <title><![CDATA[ Publication of Guidance on the Control of Listeria monocytogenes for Ready-to-Eat foods ]]></title>
  <link href="http://www.foodsafety.govt.nz/science-risk/programmes/hazard-risk-management/listeria.htm#827"></link>
  <updated>2012-12-21T00:00:00+13:00</updated>
  <summary type="html"><![CDATA[ Listeria guidance material<br>This material provides information on the characteristics of Listeria, the sources, the consequences of food contamination and how it may enter the processing environment. It also provides guidance material on the management and control of Listeria including specific good operating practices, microbiological testing and responses when L. monocytogenes is detected in the product or processing area.<br> ]]></summary>
  <id>http://www.foodsafety.govt.nz/science-risk/programmes/hazard-risk-management/listeria.htm#827</id>
</entry>


<entry>
  <title><![CDATA[ How to Determine the Shelf-life and Date Marking of Food ]]></title>
  <link href="http://www.foodsafety.govt.nz/elibrary/industry/shelf-life-date-marking/index.htm#798"></link>
  <updated>2012-12-12T00:00:00+13:00</updated>
  <summary type="html"><![CDATA[ How to Determine the Shelf-life and Date Marking of Food - A draft guidance document MPI periodically asks for feedback on food safety issues that affect consumers and the food industry. You can make a submission (by post, email or fax) before the closing date. MPI analyses all submissions and considers how they might be included in final decisions. This guide describes what causes food to spoil or become unsafe and how to establish the shelf-life and date marking for a ready-to-eat food. ]]></summary>
  <id>http://www.foodsafety.govt.nz/elibrary/industry/shelf-life-date-marking/index.htm#798</id>
</entry>


<entry>
  <title><![CDATA[ Website redevelopment ]]></title>
  <link href="http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/9Z6D99V#792"></link>
  <updated>2012-11-29T00:00:00+13:00</updated>
  <summary type="html"><![CDATA[ We at the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) are planning to create a new and improved web presence that better serves our audiences.<br><br>As you'll appreciate the success of the web redevelopment depends on getting feedback from people like you who are outside of the organisation.  As someone who has subscribed to a mailing list or to receive news feeds from one of our websites, we’d like to give you the opportunity to take part in a short survey about our websites.   The main things we want to find out are what you come to our websites for, and how we can improve the experience for you.<br><br>To have your say is quick and easy. Just fill out this short MPI web channel survey.<br><br>http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/9Z6D99V<br><br>Regards<br>Leslie Simmons<br>Team Leader, Web Services<br> ]]></summary>
  <id>http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/9Z6D99V#792</id>
</entry>


<entry>
  <title><![CDATA[ October Food Connect ]]></title>
  <link href="http://www.foodsafety.govt.nz/elibrary/industry/2012-october-food-connect.pdf#762"></link>
  <updated>2012-10-03T00:00:00+13:00</updated>
  <summary type="html"><![CDATA[ The October issue of Food Connect is now available. Food Connect is MPI's newsletter for people in New Zealand’s food processing, manufacturing, import and export sectors. ]]></summary>
  <id>http://www.foodsafety.govt.nz/elibrary/industry/2012-october-food-connect.pdf#762</id>
</entry>


<entry>
  <title><![CDATA[ July Food Connect ]]></title>
  <link href="http://www.foodsafety.govt.nz/elibrary/industry/2012-July-Food-Connect.pdf#688"></link>
  <updated>2012-07-06T00:00:00+12:00</updated>
  <summary type="html"><![CDATA[ The July issue of Food Connect - MPI's food safety e-newsletter - is now available on our website. ]]></summary>
  <id>http://www.foodsafety.govt.nz/elibrary/industry/2012-July-Food-Connect.pdf#688</id>
</entry>


<entry>
  <title><![CDATA[ Official Grade Assurance Standard for Fresh plant products ]]></title>
  <link href="http://www.foodsafety.govt.nz/elibrary/industry/official-quality-grade-assurance-standard.pdf#661"></link>
  <updated>2012-06-14T00:00:00+12:00</updated>
  <summary type="html"><![CDATA[ MPI has updated the link for the Canadian quality grade standards ]]></summary>
  <id>http://www.foodsafety.govt.nz/elibrary/industry/official-quality-grade-assurance-standard.pdf#661</id>
</entry>


<entry>
  <title><![CDATA[ Fortification of Bread with Folic Acid ]]></title>
  <link href="http://www.foodsafety.govt.nz/elibrary/industry/fortification-bread-folic-acid/index.htm#637"></link>
  <updated>2012-05-22T00:00:00+12:00</updated>
  <summary type="html"><![CDATA[ The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) today released a discussion paper on options for the future of the Standard on fortifying bread with folic acid in New Zealand. The discussion paper outlines four options for discussion that range from mandatory fortification of most breads from 30 September 2012, to providing for voluntary fortification indefinitely. ]]></summary>
  <id>http://www.foodsafety.govt.nz/elibrary/industry/fortification-bread-folic-acid/index.htm#637</id>
</entry>


<entry>
  <title><![CDATA[ FRSP 2011-2012 Quarterly reports ]]></title>
  <link href="http://www.foodsafety.govt.nz/policy-law/food-monitoring-programmes/food-act-1981/frsp/documents.htm#633"></link>
  <updated>2012-05-17T00:00:00+12:00</updated>
  <summary type="html"><![CDATA[ Results of testing eggplant,lemons, walnuts,hops,tamarillo,spring onion, pumpkin,asparagus and olive oil for Agricultural Chemical residues, carried out in Quarter two and three of the 2011-12 FRSP. ]]></summary>
  <id>http://www.foodsafety.govt.nz/policy-law/food-monitoring-programmes/food-act-1981/frsp/documents.htm#633</id>
</entry>


<entry>
  <title><![CDATA[ Imminent changes to the Supplemented Food Standard ]]></title>
  <link href="http://www.foodsafety.govt.nz/elibrary/industry/imminent-changes-supplemented-food-standard.htm#588"></link>
  <updated>2012-03-23T00:00:00+13:00</updated>
  <summary type="html"><![CDATA[ Manufacturers and retailers of food-type dietary supplements are reminded that the rules governing these products will change on 30 March 2012. ]]></summary>
  <id>http://www.foodsafety.govt.nz/elibrary/industry/imminent-changes-supplemented-food-standard.htm#588</id>
</entry>


<entry>
  <title><![CDATA[ NZ (Australia NZ Food Standards Code) Food Standards 2002, Amt No 42 ]]></title>
  <link href="http://www.foodsafety.govt.nz/elibrary/industry/zealand-australia-zealand-food-standards/amendments/amdt-42.pdf#561"></link>
  <updated>2012-02-15T00:00:00+13:00</updated>
  <summary type="html"><![CDATA[ NZ (Australia NZ Food Standards Code) Food Standards 2002, Amt No 42 -permit use of eno-protease enzyme. ]]></summary>
  <id>http://www.foodsafety.govt.nz/elibrary/industry/zealand-australia-zealand-food-standards/amendments/amdt-42.pdf#561</id>
</entry>


<entry>
  <title><![CDATA[ Food Bill - Questions & answers ]]></title>
  <link href="http://www.foodsafety.govt.nz/policy-law/reform-nz-food-regulations/food-bill/questions-answers.htm#538"></link>
  <updated>2012-01-19T00:00:00+13:00</updated>
  <summary type="html"><![CDATA[ An update to the Food Bill Questions and answers is now available on the website. ]]></summary>
  <id>http://www.foodsafety.govt.nz/policy-law/reform-nz-food-regulations/food-bill/questions-answers.htm#538</id>
</entry>


<entry>
  <title><![CDATA[ Fresh produce residues study released ]]></title>
  <link href="http://www.foodsafety.govt.nz/elibrary/industry/fresh-produce-residues-study-released.htm#506"></link>
  <updated>2011-12-15T00:00:00+13:00</updated>
  <summary type="html"><![CDATA[ Results from MAF study that looks at chemical residues in fresh, unwashed produce indicate that most growers are using pesticides responsibly in the recommended manner. None of the residues found posed health or food safety concerns. ]]></summary>
  <id>http://www.foodsafety.govt.nz/elibrary/industry/fresh-produce-residues-study-released.htm#506</id>
</entry>


<entry>
  <title><![CDATA[ Food Residue Surveillance Programme (FRSP), Quarter 1 Results 2011/2012 ]]></title>
  <link href="http://www.foodsafety.govt.nz/elibrary/industry/frsp2011-2012-quarter1-report.pdf#505"></link>
  <updated>2011-12-15T00:00:00+13:00</updated>
  <summary type="html"><![CDATA[ Results of testing feijoas, persimmons asparagus, eggplant, hops, pumpkins and tamarillos for Agricultural Chemical residues, carried out in Quarter One of the 2011-12 FRSP.  ]]></summary>
  <id>http://www.foodsafety.govt.nz/elibrary/industry/frsp2011-2012-quarter1-report.pdf#505</id>
</entry>


<entry>
  <title><![CDATA[ NZ(ANZFSC)Food Standards 2002, Amendment No 40 ]]></title>
  <link href="http://www.foodsafety.govt.nz/elibrary/industry/zealand-australia-zealand-food-standards/amendments/amdt-40.pdf#462"></link>
  <updated>2011-11-15T00:00:00+13:00</updated>
  <summary type="html"><![CDATA[ Permits food derived from herbicide-tolerant corn line DAS-40278-9 ]]></summary>
  <id>http://www.foodsafety.govt.nz/elibrary/industry/zealand-australia-zealand-food-standards/amendments/amdt-40.pdf#462</id>
</entry>


<entry>
  <title><![CDATA[ Problems accessing OMARs? Update your bookmarks ]]></title>
  <link href="http://www.foodsafety.govt.nz/industry/exporting/market-access/omars.htm#445"></link>
  <updated>2011-10-25T00:00:00+13:00</updated>
  <summary type="html"><![CDATA[ If you are having problems accessing OMARs, please make sure you update your bookmarks/favourites.<br> <br>OMARs are now under the Exporting section, arranged by country, here:<br>http://www.foodsafety.govt.nz/industry/exporting/market-access/omars.htm<br> <br>Dairy OMAR notifications and FYIs can also be found in the Dairy section:<br>http://www.foodsafety.govt.nz/industry/sectors/dairy/market-access/<br> <br>If you still have problems, please email webservices@maf.govt.nz. ]]></summary>
  <id>http://www.foodsafety.govt.nz/industry/exporting/market-access/omars.htm#445</id>
</entry>


<entry>
  <title><![CDATA[ Make sure you keep getting OMAR updates ]]></title>
  <link href="http://www.foodsafety.govt.nz/notification/step1.htm#442"></link>
  <updated>2011-10-21T00:00:00+13:00</updated>
  <summary type="html"><![CDATA[ This is a reminder that if you're an exporter, or otherwise involved in exporting, make sure you've signed up to receive Exporting updates.<br> ]]></summary>
  <id>http://www.foodsafety.govt.nz/notification/step1.htm#442</id>
</entry>


<entry>
  <title><![CDATA[ Proposals for continuing to legally provide for farm gate sales of raw drinking milk ]]></title>
  <link href="http://www.foodsafety.govt.nz/elibrary/industry/farm-gate-raw-milk-sales/index.htm#444"></link>
  <updated>2011-10-21T00:00:00+13:00</updated>
  <summary type="html"><![CDATA[ Draft for comment. MAF is reviewing the requirements that allow for the sale of raw (untreated) drinking milk from the farm gate. ]]></summary>
  <id>http://www.foodsafety.govt.nz/elibrary/industry/farm-gate-raw-milk-sales/index.htm#444</id>
</entry>


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