Waka Kuaka Services
Guidance & Regulatory Translation for Exporters & Food Businesses
Did you know that building compliance into your product is part and parcel of building customer confidence? Complying with importing country food safety and animal health requirements should underpin food product development, to avoid costly regulatory surprises downstream. It can be hard to keep up with changes to importing country rules and regulations, as these are constantly evolving.
► Finding it daunting and time-consuming to research the applicable overseas compliance standards for your product?
► Need help in liaising with government food safety and biosecurity regulators in New Zealand, Australia or further afield?
► Do you require an overview or assistance in understanding halal requirements for food or obtaining halal certification?
Market Access
Do you require:
► Guidance on regulatory (non-tariff) barriers for any overseas destination market.
► Food safety and biosecurity regulatory scans for food businesses, innovators, importers and exporters.
► Liaison and advocacy with government officials to assist with new market access for food and related products to any overseas market.
Regulatory product classification
The distinctions between food, dietary supplements, complementary medicines, and drugs are sometimes complex, even for single ingredient substances such as honey or bee propolis.
Develop your product and marketing strategy with confidence, through understanding the regulatory requirements for different product classifications in your destination market.
Ingredients and Additives Compliance
► Ensure all your ingredients, additives and components of your product are acceptable to the destination market.
► Find out what approval and notification processes apply to ingredients, additives, flavours, colours, novel foods or new dietary ingredients.
► Ensure food meets regulatory standards for maximum limits of contaminants.
► Get help to determine whether a new product is considered a novel food requiring approval.
United States FDA compliance services
► Food safety import documentation
► Food Facility Registration
► Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) documentation assessment
► Prior Notice of Import
► Comprehensive label guidance
► Label reviews
► Ingredients and additives compliance check
► Claims and Statements
► Dietary Supplement Requirements
► Manufacturing food safety standards
Export and Import Compliance
Need help finding out about import and export documentation and requirements?
Food ingredients often traverse several countries from the time of production or harvest, to re-export as an ingredient in a food product. Food safety and biosecurity rules and regulations ensure risks are managed, however it can be a daunting challenge to understand which rules apply to your products.
We can assist you in navigating through these requirements and processes, saving you time and avoiding unexpected delays.
Guidance and Training
Our services are designed to provide you and your team with technical resources, knowledge and training, depending on your needs. Please contact us to discuss your needs.