SML
10/03/2015 15:56
GENERAL
PRICE SENSITIVE
REL: 1556 HRS Synlait Milk Limited (NS)
GENERAL: SML: Synlait Milk confident in its food safety systems
Synlait Milk is confident that its food safety systems and security standards
protect the integrity of its products.
They have been specifically designed to protect against threats such as that
announced today by the New Zealand Police and Ministry for Primary Industries
(MPI) said Managing Director Dr. John Penno.
"Food safety and product quality is our highest priority. Our standards and
systems reflect this," said Dr. Penno.
"We have full end to end supply chain control from farm to container for all
milk powder and infant formula products. This includes quality testing of raw
milk and comprehensive testing of finished product before it is loaded in
shipping containers for export."
Existing security at Synlait includes a fully fenced site, electronic gates,
and comprehensive Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) recording and swipe card
access to critical key areas such as their nutritional plant.
Since becoming aware of the threat, Synlait has taken extra precautions to
increase security. This includes 24/7 operation of on-site security guards,
photo-IDs for all staff and contractors as well as site access and staff
security checks.
"Our customers are informed and we do not expect significant business
interruption from this threat to the industry."
End CA:00261656 For:SML Type:GENERAL Time:2015-03-10 15:56:00
