On 12 August 2022, three new primary production and processing standards were introduced by Food Standards Australia New Zealand for berries, leafy vegetables and melons:

• Standard 4.2.8 – Primary Production and Processing Standard for Leafy Vegetables
• Standard 4.2.9 – Primary Production and Processing Standard for Melons
• Standard 4.2.7 – Primary Production and Processing Standard for Berries

The standards aim to strengthen food safety management on-farm and during initial processing to reduce food safety risks along the supply chain from farm to fork.

The new requirements will take effect from 12 February 2025.

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