The Ministry of Agriculture & Forestry's Food Standards Team are currently undertaking a survey to better understand the use of sous vide cooking techniques in the hospitality industry.

This cooking practice is currently causing some "angst" to environmental health staff at local councils as the practice is not currently within the scope of the food service template.  The results of the survey will assist towards developing guidance for the food safety templates and a training session for auditors.

If you would like to participate in the survey you can do so online by clicking here.  Alternatively if you are not able to complete the survey online, you can download the PDF version by  clicking here 52.72 Kb and send to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or post to Penny Tregear, Food Standards, Ministry of Agriculture & Forestry, PO Box 2526, Wellington 6140.

The survey will be open for responses until 31st January 2012.

If you have any questions please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it