Food Surety Partners with NZIEH to Support Environmental Health Officers & Food Act Verifiers

Food Surety is proud to announce an exciting new partnership with the New Zealand Institute of Environmental Health (NZIEH). Through this collaboration, we continue our commitment to supporting Environmental Health Officers (EHOs), Food Act verifiers, and food industry professionals across New Zealand.

Why This Partnership Matters

The food safety sector in New Zealand is constantly evolving, and it’s more important than ever for EHOs and food act verifiers to stay current with the latest knowledge and skills. This is where the work of NZIEH plays a vital role in ensuring professionals are equipped to meet the highest standards. Through our partnership with NZIEH, Food Surety will be able to support their efforts and make make essential training more accessible. Our courses are aligned with the Food Act 2014 and meet the MPI competency framework for verifiers, as well as Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

Tailored Training for Food Safety Professionals

At Food Surety, we offer a range of tailored training options suitable for EHOs and Food Act verifiers. Our HACCP Principles & Advanced Application course and Advanced Auditor Training are specifically designed to provide council verifiers and professionals working for accredited certification bodies with the knowledge and skills they need to perform their roles effectively.

Looking Ahead to Future Collaborations

We’re excited about the opportunity to collaborate closely with NZIEH to continue enhancing food safety standards across New Zealand. Together, we aim to help EHOs, food verifiers, and food industry professionals stay informed, compliant, and well-prepared for the challenges of the modern food industry.

Take the Next Step

If you’re an EHO, Food Act verifier, or food business operator looking to enhance your expertise, explore our range of on-demand and live online courses. Food Surety is here to ensure you stay compliant, knowledgeable, and ahead of the curve in the ever-changing food safety landscape.

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Disclaimer: The information contained on this article is based on research done in the last months and the authors personal experience and opinions. It is not intended to represent the view of any organization they work for or collaborate with. The authors will not be held liable for the use or misuse of the information provided in the article.

Written by

Ray Haddad

Ray is the Principal Trainer & Managing Director at Food Surety Limited. He has worked in the food industry in quality assurance roles, auditing, consulting, training, instructional design, workplace assessment and as an advisor in international food safety projects. This varied experience has given him a depth of understanding of the needs and the pain points among the different parties in the food industry.

Since 2007, Ray has built a proven track record conducting hundreds of audits including external third-party certification audits as an auditor/verifier recognised by the New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI). In addition, he has trained thousands of food professionals from government agencies, NGOs, academia and businesses across the whole supply chain from farm to fork and across the different sectors, not only in New Zealand but in Southeast Asia and the Middle East.

Ray is driven by food professionals’ experiences of light bulb moments and breakthroughs in their thinking. He enjoys supporting them protecting food for all.