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Food & Product Compliance
Food safety, product standards, premises licences, recalls and regulated goods.
Sources last reviewed 17 Aug 2026
Main law guides
158
Acts, regulations and codes worth reading first
Topics
60
Plain-English clusters
Published case explainers
97
Selected cases with a business lesson
Tracked updates
11
New, amended & reviewed
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Animal Products Act 1999
1999 No 93
PriorityIn force11 practical checks · checked 28 July 2026
Food & Product ComplianceRegulatory ComplianceDebt Recovery, Guarantees & SecurityLicences, Permits & RegistrationsRecords, Reporting & NotificationsDisputes, Enforcement & RemediesImport, Export, Sanctions & CustomsStandards, Accreditation & Certification
Main lawNew Zealand
Biosecurity Act 1993
1993 No 95
PriorityIn force4 practical checks · checked 13 June 2026
Food & Product ComplianceEnvironment, Waste & PollutionLicences, Permits & RegistrationsAgriculture, Farming & Rural BusinessTransport, Shipping & LogisticsImport, Export, Sanctions & CustomsStandards, Accreditation & Certification
Main lawNew Zealand
Customs and Excise Act 2018
2018 No 4
PriorityIn force4 practical checks · checked 13 June 2026
Regulatory ComplianceFood & Product ComplianceRecords, Reporting & NotificationsImport, Export, Sanctions & Customs
Main lawNew Zealand
Designs Act 1953
1953 No 65
PriorityIn force4 practical checks · checked 13 June 2026
IP & Brand ProtectionFood & Product ComplianceContractors & Worker StatusTrade Marks, Passing Off & BrandingCopyright, Software & Digital ContentLicences, Permits & Registrations
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Food Act 2014
2014 No 32
PriorityIn force4 practical checks · checked 13 June 2026
Food & Product ComplianceRegulatory ComplianceImport, Export, Sanctions & CustomsHospitality, Alcohol & Gambling
Main lawNew Zealand
Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
2012 No 120
PriorityIn force4 practical checks · checked 13 June 2026
Food & Product ComplianceRegulatory ComplianceLicences, Permits & RegistrationsHospitality, Alcohol & Gambling
Main lawNew Zealand
Wine Act 2003
2003 No 114
PriorityIn force10 practical checks · checked 28 July 2026
Food & Product ComplianceRegulatory ComplianceDirectors' Duties & GovernanceProduct Safety, Labelling & RecallsLicences, Permits & RegistrationsRecords, Reporting & NotificationsDisputes, Enforcement & RemediesImport, Export, Sanctions & CustomsStandards, Accreditation & Certification
Main lawNew Zealand
Agricultural Compounds and Veterinary Medicines Act 1997
1997 No 87
PriorityIn force7 practical checks · checked 28 July 2026
Food & Product ComplianceRegulatory ComplianceDirectors' Duties & GovernanceLicences, Permits & RegistrationsDisputes, Enforcement & RemediesAgriculture, Farming & Rural BusinessHealthcare & Regulated ProfessionsImport, Export, Sanctions & CustomsAnimals, Food & Agricultural Products
Main lawNew Zealand
Medicines Act 1981
1981 No 118
PriorityIn force10 practical checks · checked 28 July 2026
Food & Product ComplianceRegulatory ComplianceDirectors' Duties & GovernanceLiquidation & RestructuringAdvertising, Marketing & PromotionsProduct Safety, Labelling & RecallsLicences, Permits & RegistrationsDisputes, Enforcement & RemediesHealthcare & Regulated ProfessionsImport, Export, Sanctions & CustomsStandards, Accreditation & Certification
Main lawNew Zealand
National Animal Identification and Tracing Act 2012
2012 No 2
PriorityIn force7 practical checks · checked 28 July 2026
Food & Product ComplianceRegulatory ComplianceDirectors' Duties & GovernanceLiquidation & RestructuringLicences, Permits & RegistrationsDisputes, Enforcement & RemediesAgriculture, Farming & Rural BusinessTransport, Shipping & LogisticsImport, Export, Sanctions & CustomsStandards, Accreditation & Certification
Main lawNew Zealand
Sunscreen (Product Safety Standard) Act 2022
2022 No 4
PriorityIn force7 practical checks · checked 28 July 2026
Food & Product ComplianceRegulatory ComplianceAdvertising, Marketing & PromotionsProduct Safety, Labelling & RecallsImport, Export, Sanctions & CustomsStandards, Accreditation & Certification
Main lawNew Zealand
Psychoactive Substances Act 2013
2013 No 53
PriorityIn force12 practical checks · checked 28 July 2026
Food & Product ComplianceRegulatory ComplianceWorkplace Health & SafetyAdvertising, Marketing & PromotionsProduct Safety, Labelling & RecallsLicences, Permits & RegistrationsRecords, Reporting & NotificationsDisputes, Enforcement & RemediesEnvironmental Consents & WasteImport, Export, Sanctions & Customs
Main lawNew Zealand
Organic Products and Production Act 2023
2023 No 14
PriorityIn force8 practical checks · checked 28 July 2026
Food & Product ComplianceRegulatory ComplianceAdvertising, Marketing & PromotionsRecords, Reporting & NotificationsDisputes, Enforcement & RemediesImport, Export, Sanctions & CustomsStandards, Accreditation & Certification
Main lawNew Zealand
Standards and Accreditation Act 2015
2015 No 91
PriorityIn force5 practical checks · checked 28 July 2026
Food & Product ComplianceRegulatory ComplianceStandards, Accreditation & Certification
Main lawNew Zealand
Health Act 1956
1956 No 65
PriorityIn force7 practical checks · checked 28 July 2026
Food & Product ComplianceRegulatory ComplianceLicences, Permits & RegistrationsRecords, Reporting & NotificationsEnvironmental Consents & WasteHealthcare & Regulated ProfessionsImport, Export, Sanctions & CustomsStandards, Accreditation & Certification