Honey RMP Auditing: Supporting Confidence in New Zealand's Honey Industry
New Zealand's honey industry operates within a highly regulated food safety environment with a strong emphasis on product safety, traceability, and maintaining confidence in both domestic and export markets. For honey businesses operating under a registered Risk Management Programme (RMP), regular independent audits are an important part of demonstrating that their food safety systems are operating effectively and meeting regulatory requirements.
The importance of RMP auditing
An RMP identifies and manages risks associated with producing and processing animal products, including honey. Under the Animal Products Act 1999, businesses operating under an RMP must demonstrate that the programme is being implemented effectively.
Independent audits assess whether operators are following their registered RMP, maintaining appropriate records, and managing the risks associated with their operations. For honey processors, this includes reviewing traceability systems, processing controls, hygiene practices, document control, record management, and the management of non-conformances.
Beyond meeting regulatory obligations, effective auditing plays an important role in maintaining confidence in the safety and integrity of New Zealand honey products.
Supporting the honey industry
Hill Labs Inspection and Certification provides independent RMP auditing services to honey businesses throughout New Zealand. With an experienced team of auditors working across the food, dairy and honey sectors, we continue to strengthen our inspection and certification capability to support the evolving needs of New Zealand's food industry. As regulatory requirements and market expectations continue to develop, independent auditing remains an important part of demonstrating that food safety systems are effective, and products meet the required standards. Our nationwide inspection and certification team works with businesses of varying sizes and complexity, providing independent auditing services across a range of regulated food sectors.
For more information on our honey RMP auditing services head to our website, or reach out to our Inspection and Certification team at RA@hill-labs.co.nz.
