The New Zealand Farm Assurance programme (NZFAP) provides confidence and certainty to the millions of consumers world-wide that the red meat produced from New Zealand’s sheep, beef and deer is authentic, genuine and safe. It includes assurances in regards to integrity, traceability, bio-security, food safety, environmental sustainability and animal health and welfare.

This is an accredited third-party certification scheme with arrangements for certification bodies providing certification in New Zealand under license agreements with NZFAI.

The Japan Food Safety Management Association (JFSM), established in January 2016, is an organization that develops and operates food safety management standards and certification schemes consistent with global standards in Japan.

This scheme enables accreditation of MPI’s requirements for recognised agencies and persons undertaking evaluation or verification of Food Control Plan (FCP) and National Programmes.

Scheme Owner Expectations for AHOs and Periodic Assessments 

JBS developed their farm assurance programme which was first implemented in 2011, providing assurance to JBS Australia and its customers that its suppliers consistently meet required food safety and animal welfare standards in their farming practices for this market.

Lead With Pride is a voluntary scheme developed by Synlait to demonstrate and enhance on farm practices in New Zealand in four areas: Social Responsibility, Environment, Animal Health and Welfare, and Milk Quality. 

The New Zealand GAP GLOBALG.A.P. Equivalent Scheme (NZGAP GGE) Scheme is endorsed by JAS-ANZ as a scheme suitable for JAS-ANZ accredited certification that meets international standards and is specific to New Zealand production practices. 

FAMI-QS is a global quality and feed safety management system for the sector of specialty feed ingredients. The FAMI-QS Code addresses safety, quality and regulatory compliance in order to minimize hazards and ensure the placing on the market of safe and legal Specialty Feed Ingredients.