Pet food manufacturing in NZ carries real food safety obligations – particularly for raw pet food, high-risk ingredients, and products destined for export. Getting the documentation right and making sure it reflects how your facility actually operates is what makes the difference between a smooth audit and a significant corrective action.
Pet Food
NZ pet food manufacturers operating under the Animal Products Act are required to hold an approved Risk Management Programme. The sector has its own specific hazard considerations – particularly around raw ingredients, pathogen risk, and labelling requirements. Produco is an associate member of the NZPET Manufacturers Association.
- RMP development that accurately reflects petfood-specific processes and risks
- Pathogen management for raw pet food products
- HACCP programme development for complex ingredient profiles
- Audit preparation for MPI verifier visits
- Labelling compliance for domestic and export markets
- Export eligibility and importing country requirements
How Produco supports pet food manufacturers
RMP development and MPI approval – see FCP / HACCP / RMP Development
HACCP – programme development and review
Audit support – see Audits and Gap Assessments
Pathogen management – see Pathogen / Contamination Issues
Export compliance – see Export Compliance
Why Produco for pet food
Produco is an associate member of the NZPET Manufacturers Association. Our consultants have worked directly with pet food manufacturers on RMP development, audit preparation, and pathogen management – and we build documents that reflect how pet food operations actually work, not generic templates.
How We Help
Proven Industry Experience
We’ve helped businesses across the food, beverage, dairy, meat, export, retail, and medicinal cannabis sectors solve complex compliance and food safety challenges with confidence.
Practical Solutions
We focus on clear, actionable advice and systems that work in the real world—not unnecessary complexity or paperwork.
Senior-Level Expertise
Our experienced consultants bring deep knowledge of HACCP, GFSI standards, audits, retailer requirements, and regulatory compliance.
End-to-End Support
From startups entering the market to established manufacturers managing audits, exports, certifications, and operational improvements, we’re with you every step of the way.
Commercially Focused
We understand that compliance must support business growth. Our recommendations are designed to reduce risk, improve efficiency, and help you achieve your commercial objectives.
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