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Last reviewed: 05.01.23

Meat and game processing notices

Animal products notices, waivers, directions, and standards for meat and game processing.

New rules from 1 July 2022

On 1 July 2022, a new set of redesigned animal product regulations and notices came into effect.

The redesign of the animal products regulations and notices aims to make it easier for businesses operating under the Animal Products Act 1999 to find and comply with their requirements.

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Redesign of animal products and wine regulations and notices

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Directions for the post-mortem management of an animal with an injection site lesion (ISL) [PDF, 94 KB]

Waiver of the requirement to provide a copy of an independent evaluation report [PDF, 118 KB]

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Acts, regulations, and orders that might apply to you can be found on the New Zealand Legislation website.

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If you have questions about meat and game processing, email info@mpi.govt.nz

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