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Food Act 2014 (No. 32 of 2014).

Country/Territory
New Zealand
Document type
Legislation
Date
2014 (2018)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Basic legislation Inspection Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Toxicity/poisoning Food quality control/food safety Classification/declassification Standards Viticulture/oenological practices Certification Fraud Packaging/labelling
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Oceania, South Pacific
Abstract

This Act, consisting of five Parts and seven Schedules, repeals the Food Act 1981. Part 1 contains preliminary provisions that: a) state the purpose of this Act; b) set out its application; c) define certain terms used in this Act; d) state the primary duty of persons who trade in food; e) specify the principles for persons with regulatory roles under this Act and its relationship between Animal Products Act 1999 and Wine Act 2003. Part 2 relates to risk-based measures, which are the main mechanisms under this Act for achieving the safety and suitability of food. In particular, it provides for: a) classification of food sectors into 3 classes based on, among other things, the level of risk that they pose to public health; b) specify which (if any) risk-based measure generally applies to food businesses in each of those 3 classes; c) require food traders to operate under the risk-based measure that generally applies to the food sector that the person’s food business is in, unless certain specified circumstances apply; and d) set out the nature, content, and effect of risk-based measures. Part 3 contains provisions that: a) require the safety and suitability of food imported for the purpose of sale; b) provide for the registration of importers of that food. Part 4 contains provisions relating to recognition, the functions of territorial authorities, administration, and enforcement. It also provides for: a) recognition of related agencies and persons; b) state the functions and duties of related territorial authorities; c) set out the principles for the recovery of the direct and indirect costs of administering this Act; and d) deal with enforcement matters, such as offences, penalties, evidentiary presumptions, the court’s powers to make additional orders for effective enforcement, and the chief executive’s powers to give directions. Part 5 contains provisions about exemptions from the application of this Act, delegation, review of decisions made by the chief executive or a person acting under the delegated authority of the chief executive, consultation, incorporation by reference, and transitional matters. It contains regulation-making powers that provide for regulations about standards in relation to food, risk-based measures, improving the safety and suitability of food, imported food, recognised agencies, persons, and classes of persons, information, offences, and administrative matters. It also contains provisions on the issuing of notices, including emergency notices.

Full text
English
Website
www.legislation.govt.nz

References - Legislation

Repeals

Food Act (No. 45 of 1981).

Legislation | New Zealand | 1981 (2014)

Keyword: Inspection, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Packaging/labelling, Toxicity/poisoning, Beverages, Vending, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Raw Milk for Sale to Consumers Regulations 2015.

Legislation | New Zealand | 2015 (2021)

Keyword: Milk/dairy products, Certification, Registration, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Internal trade, International trade, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Food (Fees and Charges) Regulations 2015.

Legislation | New Zealand | 2015 (2018)

Keyword: Royalties/fees, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Food Regulations 2015.

Legislation | New Zealand | 2015 (2021)

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Food quality control/food safety, Inspection, Internal trade, International trade, Residues, MRL-maximum residue limit, Pesticides, Waste non-domestic sources, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Adoption of the joint food standards under the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code Notice.

Legislation | New Zealand | 2018

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Food Safety Law Reform Act 2018 (2018 No 3).

Legislation | New Zealand | 2018

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Viticulture/oenological practices, Beverages, Standards, Offences/penalties, Fraud, Traceability/product tracing

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

COVID-19 Response (Further Management Measures) Legislation Act 2020 (2020 No 13).

Legislation | New Zealand | 2020

Keyword: Risk assessment/management, Hazards, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Subsidy/incentive, Authorization/permit, Biosecurity, Business/industry/corporations, Registration, Vending

Source: FAO, FAOLEX