2023May, 19
For the April 2023 audit period, all farms in the Big Bay and Small Bay precinct were open for harvesting. No harvesting is currently allowed from farms in Outer Bay North, due to non-compliances with reporting requirements of DFFE: Food Safety Office (FSO).
Due to the status of the microbiological testing in Outer Bay North, DFFE: FSO will reclassify it as a Restricted (Class B) production area (no harvesting for direct human consumption is allowed). To reclassify this precinct to a Class A production area will require three months, and an additional nine months to restore Outer Bay North for harvesting for direct human consumption. Microbiological testing will continue to maintain the classification status of Outer Bay North.
