<p> SMS Consultants Ltd Sue Sheely SMS Consultants Napier, New Zealand "Turning Quality into Profit" Ph 06-8437804 Mobile: 0274373605</p><p>Newsletter  Customised Quality Systems (Processes and procedures)  Quality management with system audits and analysis  Risk and improvement analysis</p><p>In This Issue Sustainability  Sustainability I have recently up-skilled myself with a course on Sustainability. Relevant Web Sites: This is something that is starting to impact on all our businesses and something that needs to be viewed and evaluated. NZ Government site When evaluating and identifying the waste and problem causes in our sustainability.govt.nz processes we should look at the ways that the cause/waste can be minimised and if this can be in a sustainable manner. www.eeca.govt.nz New Zealand has regulatory requirements that will come into play in 2014, New Zealand Business but we ALL should be starting to look at what and how now. This can also Council for have a spin off of saving money and other resources. The biggest gain is Sustainable in the area of marketing with many industries, wine etc, having an development accreditation for sustainability. www.nzbcsd.org.nz Food Act Changes: These seem to be getting closer and should be in place by November of this year. There are councils currently trialling the “off the peg” Food safety plans (FSP) with mixed success. Businesses are still advised to get these plans customised and ensure they are best using any data produced. Contact Us today SMS offer customisation and/or training in this area. [email protected] A good FSP or FCP (Food Control Plan – may be called that in next draft) is useful in strategic planning and for marketing purposes. It is the link to all parts of your food business and works within a robust quality system</p><p>How can SMS Consultants Ltd help? SMS can come and do an analysis on your business needs and advise on how an effective Quality system and Clear processes can be Cost effective and give confidence to your present and future Clients.  Customised Training and Quality Systems  Quality management with system audits and analysis  Risk and improvement analysis</p>