Publication details
Department of Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry, January 2023
The purpose of this guideline is to outline the requirements under which a person may be authorised and maintained as a third-party authorised officer for the purpose of meat inspection and disposition activities.
It includes:
- how a third-party authorised officer undertaking prescribed activities on behalf of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (the department) is assessed as capable in the specific activities required by their role and responsibilities
- how the department verifies, on an ongoing basis, that a third-party authorised officer is capable in undertaking the role.
This guideline does not apply to Tier 1 export-listed establishments. Personnel at these establishments must comply with the applicable State Regulatory Authority requirements.
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