fruit and vege QMS

Question 1

global food safety intiatives (GSFI) recognised certification programs

Answer 1

FSSC22000
global GAP
SQF
BRC

Question 2

what is NZGAP

Answer 2

a certification scheme for the NZ horticultural industry
-approved supplier scheme that demonstrates suppliers meet expectations

Question 3

what does NZGAP define and endorse

Answer 3

good agricultural practises

Question 4

what does NZGAP certify?

Answer 4

crops to the global GAP standard
produce is safe to consume

Question 5

what does NZ GAP enable for growers

Answer 5

recognition for social and environmental responsibility

Question 6

3 pillars NZGAP is based on

Answer 6

food safety
environement
social practise

Question 7

what does the zespri scheme cover standards for

Answer 7

agricultural chemicals
pest management
chemical residue testing
food safety
biosecurity
phytosanitary certificates required for export

Question 8

what is SQA

Answer 8

supplier quality assurance

Question 9

what does an SQA system ensure

Answer 9

raw materials meet customers safety and quality standards

Question 10

advantages to SQA

Answer 10

reduces risk of contamination
fosters relationships
allows for the development of an approved suppliers list

Question 11

supplier responsibilities for SQA

Answer 11

delivering a quality product

Question 12

customer responsibilities for SQA

Answer 12

set clear quality requirements for supplier

Question 13

what are product criteria based on

Answer 13

quality
service
reputation

Question 14

4 types of supplier status

Answer 14

preferred/selected/certified
approved
conditional
provisional

Question 15

what does it mean to be an approved supplier

Answer 15

theyre approved to a grade standard

Question 16

what does it mean to be a conditional supplier

Answer 16

in the process of being an approved suppler

Question 17

what does it mean to be on the provisional suppliers list

Answer 17

last resort supplier