Why we are updating the code
We want your feedback about proposed changes to the Operational Code: Processing of Seafood Products.
The code is being updated to:
- reflect the regulatory changes that were made to the legislation under the Animal Products Act 1999 that came into effect on 1 July 2022
- include minor technical changes to procedures
- update links and remove outdated information.
In particular, the updates have been made to the code to reflect the:
- Animal Products Regulations 2021
- Animal Products Notice: Production, Supply and Processing [PDF, 1.9 MB]
Consultation document
In the draft operational code, most of the proposed changes have been identified in red text. Some of the legislation that has now expired has been deleted completely to assist with readability. If you would like to see all deleted legislation, refer to the relevant section of the current operational code [PDF, 2.4 MB]
Draft Operational Code: Processing of Seafood Products [PDF, 3.9 MB]
Making your submission
Email your feedback on the draft code by 5pm on 17 February 2023 to animal.products@mpi.govt.nz
We encourage you to use the submission template [DOCX, 65 KB]
While we prefer email, you can post your submission to:
Operational Code: Processing of Seafood Products
New Zealand Food Safety
Ministry for Primary Industries
PO Box 2526
Wellington 6140
New Zealand.