Business Law Library & Tracker
Food & Product Compliance
Food safety, product standards, premises licences, recalls and regulated goods.
Sources last reviewed 7 Sept 2026
Main law guides
158
Acts, regulations and codes worth reading first
Topics
60
Plain-English clusters
Published case explainers
98
Selected cases with a business lesson
Tracked updates
13
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