Minister:
Minister for Food Safety
Current Minister:
Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall
Last updated:
Thursday, 12 October 2017
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Responsibilities include making regulations to provide safe and suitable food in New Zealand and for export, and working with Australia on joint standards for food labelling and composition.
The Ministry for Primary Industries provides the administrative support for this portfolio.
Vote Agriculture, Biosecurity, Fisheries and Food Safety
Agricultural Compounds and Veterinary Medicines Act 1997
Animal Products Act 1999
Animal Products (Ancillary and Transitional Provisions) Act 1999
Food Act 2014
Wine Act 2003
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