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Auckland BioSciences
Traceability & Processes

Traceability & Processes

Tracing back to the farm

Traceability overview

Traceability isn’t a feature—it’s the foundation. Our systems are designed to support full farm-to-bottle traceability and export-ready documentation, so customers can move forward with confidence.

From government-mandated identification to disciplined internal quality procedures, we focus on consistency, transparency, and reliable delivery outcomes.

What this means for customers
  • Clear documentation that supports audits and compliance
  • Traceability systems designed for export readiness
  • Disciplined processes that reduce variability over time
Traceability & Processes

A Government Mandated Approach

In 2012, New Zealand government introduced a mandatory ‘National Animal Identification and Tracing’ system, referred to as NAIT. This mandatory program means all cattle and deer are individually identified and traced via RFID ear tags throughout their life.

Products made from these animals are then further tracked through government-mandated electronic traceability systems, which combined with our internal Quality systems enable full farm-to-bottle traceability.

See Our Traceable Products
Animal health and welfare
Animal Health & Welfare

Welfare is paramount

Animal welfare is paramount in New Zealand. From farm to processing, the welfare of each animal is monitored strictly by our Government’s Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI), and/or other relevant authorities.

More information can be found on MPI's website here.

Veterinarians onsite
Veterinarians onsite

Our partner abattoirs have full-time government employed veterinarians onsite responsible for inspecting the health of the animals and to provide export certification for overseas markets.

Animals processed at these facilities are inspected before and after processing, to ensure that the health of the animals is suitable for human consumption.

Open Pasture Farming
Open Pasture Farming

Most animals in New Zealand enjoy a quality of life unlike many other countries around the world. Open pasture farming is common practice in New Zealand, with most cattle and sheep enjoying grass-fed lifestyles on large plots of land.

Only Produced Once
Only Produced Once

Our animal products are only produced once the animals they are collected from are deemed fit and healthy on both inspections.

MPI Monitoring Systems
MPI Monitoring Systems

Animal welfare is paramount in New Zealand. From farm, to processing, the welfare of each animal is monitored strictly by our Government’s Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI), and/or other relevant authorities.

Traceability
Traceability

New Zealand’s traceability rules help keep track of any risks to animal health from the farm to processing, helping to contain any potential outbreaks and keep New Zealand food supply secure.

Treatment
Treatment

The treatment of animals at the abattoir remains a focal point, with government veterinarians working on-site to ensure animal welfare protocols are being followed.

No Vaccination Antibodies
Auckland BioSciences ISO 9001:2015 Certified

Commitment to quality

It’s important to us that we ensure we keep our promises and commitments to our customers and partners — and our quality procedures help us achieve this.

We are ISO9001:2015 certified and independently audited against this and MPI standards to enable us to operate our premises and export to our customers.

These standards are based on HACCP principles and with audits and site visits conducted by authorised staff from the Ministry for Primary Industries.