This Act replaces the Food Act 1981 to restate and reform the law relating to how persons trade in food in New Zealand. Its primary purposes are to ensure the safety and suitability of food for sale, maintain public confidence in the food safety regime, and provide for a risk-based management system. The Act establishes a framework where food businesses must operate under a risk-based measure appropriate to the food safety risks of their activities. This includes Food Control Plans for higher-risk businesses and National Programmes for medium-to-low-risk businesses. The Act also covers requirements for imported food, the roles of regulatory authorities, and enforcement provisions.

Contents

Part 1: Preliminary Provisions

Part 2: Risk-Based Measures

Part 3: Food Imported For Purpose Of Sale

Part 3A: Tracing, Recall, And Verification

Part 4: Provisions Relating To Recognition, Territorial Authorities, Administration, And Enforcement

Part 5: Miscellaneous Provisions

Schedule 1: Food Sectors Subject To Food Control Plans

Schedule 2: Food Sectors Subject To National Programmes

Schedule 3: Food Sectors Not Required To Operate Under Food Control Plan Or National Programme

Schedule 4: Miscellaneous Provisions Relating To Registrations

Schedule 5: Public Registers

Schedule 6: Material Incorporated By Reference

Schedule 7: Consequential Amendments, Repeals, And Revocations