12Application for accreditation

12 Application for accreditation

(1)  An application for an accreditation –

(a) must be made to the Chief Inspector; and

(b) must conform to the requirements of the Chief Inspector about its form, contents and the manner in which it is made; and

(c) must be accompanied by the fee prescribed in the regulations.

(2)  If the applicant is required to prepare and implement a food safety program under a food safety scheme, the application must set out the details of the food safety program.

(3)  The Chief Inspector may, by written notice, require the applicant –

(a) to give the Chief Inspector further information, documents or records relevant to the application; or

(b) to allow persons authorised by the Chief Inspector to inspect premises, vehicles, plant or equipment proposed to be used by the applicant in connection with the activities proposed to be authorised by the accreditation.

(4)  The Chief Inspector may refuse the application if the applicant does not comply with a requirement under subsection (3) .

(5)  The applicant may, with the approval of the Chief Inspector or at the request of the Chief Inspector, amend the application before the Chief Inspector has finished considering it.