Food Regulations 2015.

Subject

Food & nutrition, Waste & hazardous substances

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

Geographical area

Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Oceania, South Pacific

Entry into force notes

These Regulations enter into force on 1 March 2016.

Abstract

These Regulations, consisting of seven Parts and three Schedules, regulate control on all matters related to food management, marketing and use. In addition, they establish additional contents of food control plans setting out validation information; evaluation of custom food control plans; responsible entity to carry out evaluations of custom food control plans; evaluation process of custom food control plans; reports for custom food control plans; endorsement of evaluation reports of custom food control plans; Safety and suitability; good operating practices relating to cleaning, maintenance, waste management, and pest control. The Regulations are divided as follows: Food control plans (Part 1); National programmes (Part 2); Verification (Part 3); Recognised agencies, persons, and classes of persons (Part 4); Imported food (Part 5); Food standards in relation to agricultural compounds (Part 6); and Infringement offences (Part 7). Schedules deal with: Transitional, savings, and related provisions (Schedule 1); Infringement offences and fees (Schedule 2); Infringement notices and reminder notices (Schedule 3).

Full text

English

Website

www.legislation.govt.nz

References - Legislation

Implements

Food Act 2014 (No. 32 of 2014).

Legislation | New Zealand | 2014 (2018)

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Food Amendment Regulations 2017 (2017/99).

Legislation | New Zealand | 2017

Keyword: Potable water, Packaging/labelling, Standards, Consumer protection, Disinfection/disinfestation, Viticulture/oenological practices, Public health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX