MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCTS

• Meat processing facilities must be certified by BioGro.
• Milk dairy sheds must comply with all relevant regulatory and industry requirements.  
• Eggs must be collected regularly, stored in a cool (below 15oC), dark, dry, and odour-free area, with the pointed end facing downwards. 
• Eggshells must be free of manure and clean.  

AQUACULTURAL PRODUCTS

• The quality of fish and shellfish must be maintained by chilling as soon as practical after harvest and the temperature monitored and recorded during transportation and storage.  
• The premises and handling of the product must comply with regulatory requirements.  
• Processing systems must ensure that certified products retain their identify, are clearly separated from uncertified products, and do not come into contact with prohibited materials.   
• All contact surfaces must be washed down with potable water before processing commences.

HONEY

• The use of combs containing broods is prohibited for honey extraction. The destruction of bees in the combs as a method of harvesting of bee products is also prohibited.    
• Where there is parallel processing at the honey-house, storage and extraction processes must prevent mixing of certified honey with uncertified honey. 
• Honey extraction must be carried out using a method that will prevent contamination or degradation of the certified honey. The use of chemical synthetic bee repellents is prohibited during honey extraction operations.