MPI has recently acknowledged that the NZGAP Scheme, checklist and auditors meet the Food Act requirements under National Programme level 1 and are currently looking at the acceptance of other GAP schemes and checklists used by growers (e.g. GLOBALG.A.P.). This will mean that the next GAP audit will also count as a Food Act audit, reducing compliance costs for growers.
 
Horticulture New Zealand says it is also working with MPI on coordinating Food Act registration for horticulture businesses. In the New Year, the industry body says it will have a more robust Food Act update, while the detail of the roll out is worked through between industry and MPI, so there is no action required from growers at this stage.

Source: HortNZ