Committed to keeping our beef and lamb trusted and traceable
As a proud member of the New Zealand Farm Assurance Programme (NZFAP), ANZCO Foods upholds trusted standards in origin, safety, animal welfare, and traceability. This independent programme ensures our farming practices meet global expectations for care, biosecurity, and sustainability.
Core components of NZFAP
NZFAP covers key areas including origin and traceability, food safety, and animal welfare, verified through on-farm audits for certification.
Learn more about NZFAP’s core components by visiting the NZFAP website.
NZFAP Standard and Handbook
The NZFAP Standard is reviewed annually to reflect national and global changes. Farmers must stay up to date to ensure compliance and certification.
Current NZFAP Standard: Version 7
Current NZFAP Handbook: Version 4
To request the latest NZFAP Standard, click the button below. You can find the version number on the bottom right of the cover page.
Audit procedure
QCONZ is the official audit provider for NZFAP. To maintain certification, farmers are audited every three years.
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NZFAP certification process
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Complete and submit the NZFAP application and agreement form to ANZCO Foods’ QA team at QAadmin@anzcofoods.com. Forms are available at www.nzfap.com or by emailing the QA team.
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Include additional addresses (within 20km of the home property) on the application. These must operate as one system with shared procedures and records.
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Engage and implement NZFAP requirements as per the latest standard (Version 7).
- The independent audit provider will contact you to schedule your audit. Please note: there is a 4–8 week wait time after submitting your application.
- Prepare for the audit using the NZFAP pre-audit checklist. The checklist is available from the QA Team at QAadmin@anzcofoods.com
- Upon passing, your property becomes NZFAP certified. Recertification required every three years.
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NZFAP resources
A range of helpful NZFAP resources are available on the NZFAI website - resources page.
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NZFAP Templates include
- Animal Remedy Inventory
- Animal Treatment Record
- Agrichemical Register
- Agrichemical & Fertiliser Applications
- Supplementary Feed
- Animal Health Plan
- Mortality Record
- Farm & Infrastructure Map
- Wool Specification Sheet
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NZFAP Factsheets include
- Creating an Animal Health Plan
- Creating a Farm & Infrastructure Map
- Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
- Dog dosing
- Using Restricted Veterinary Medicines (RVMs)
- Recording Animal Treatments
- Mortality – Recording Deaths
- Recording Agrichemicals and Fertilisers
- Wool Producers
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NZFAP Audit checklists include
- NZFAP Pre-Audit Checklist
- What to remember for your NZFAP audit
Need help navigating farm assurance?
For help with farm assurance, contact the ANZCO Foods Quality Assurance team: QAadmin@anzcofoods.com
