Sanford statement on Chinese restrictions

10 February 2021



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Sanford statement on Chinese restrictions

Sanford Limited (NZX:SAN) wishes to advise that it’s Havelock mussel processing facility is one of two
New Zealand food processing plants which were video audited recently by GACC, the Chinese
authority responsible for Chinese customs. China has a concern about ensuring that no risks are
posed by any goods from any country being imported into China. The authority raised a number of
queries with Sanford following the audit and has placed a suspension on imports from that plant
while these are resolved.

Sanford operates all our facilities to the highest standards of food safety. We have been adhering to
New Zealand's Level 1 protocols for processing and had put in place further requirements for the
Chinese market.

New Zealand’s Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is in conversation with Chinese authorities
about the interpretation of the World Health Organisation’s COVID guidance.

Sanford does not anticipate a material impact on our operations or sales, from the current
suspension of exports from our Havelock plant to China and we will continue to keep the market
informed on any significant developments in this situation.


For further information, please contact:
Fiona MacMillan
GM Corporate Communications
+64 (0)21 513 522
fmacmillan@sanford.co.nz