Food Hygiene Regulations, 1974. Country/Territory New Zealand Document type Regulation Date 1974 (2006) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Food quality control/food safety Hygiene/sanitary procedures Packaging/labelling Processing/handling Registration Offences/penalties Geographical area Oceania Entry into force notes These Regulations enter into force on 1 January 1975. Abstract These Regulations provide for the control of hygiene in food premises and in the manufacture, preparation, packing, storage, handling, and sale of food. Full text English Website www.legislation.govt.nz