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Assessors’ Specification Guidelines for Accreditation of a Product Stewardship Scheme

This specification document is for product stewardship accreditation assessors. It is used when carrying out assessments of product stewardship accreditation applications on behalf of the Ministry for the Environment. It may also be used by product stewardship scheme managers when completing the application form.

About this document

Purpose of this document

The purpose of this document is to provide:

  • information to aid independent assessors in assessing an application to accredit a product stewardship scheme
  • an understanding of the Waste Minimisation Act 2008 in relation to product stewardship schemes.

This guide does not

This guide does not:

  • explain the application process for accreditation
  • introduce product stewardship to a beginner.

Intended audience

The primary intended audiences for this document are:

  • independent assessors appointed by the Ministry for the Environment
  • scheme managers.

How to use this guide

You should use this guide in conjunction with the Product Stewardship Scheme Accreditation Assessment Report template.

Further information

psaccreditation@mfe.govt.nz

Free phone: 0800 499 700
Phone: +64 4 439 7400
Fax: +64 4 437 7700

Ministry for the Environment
Environment House
23 Kate Sheppard Place
PO Box 10362
WELLINGTON 6143