The obligation
Officers can issue improvement notices, enter premises, examine product and condemn it; the Act sets offences, infringement offences and liability for companies and directors.
The Director-General may issue notices and directions, impose movement controls, direct disposal, and recall animal material and products. Animal product officers may issue improvement notices, enter and examine, interrupt operations, and condemn and require disposal of diseased or contaminated product.
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- Officers can issue improvement notices, enter premises, examine product and condemn it; the Act sets offences, infringement offences and liability for companies and directors.
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Animal Products Act 1999 — Enforcement, Offences and Penalties is a WHS requirement set out in Animal Products Act 1999 (NZ). The relevant provision is Part 7; Part 10 § 125–163.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Animal Products Act 1999 — Enforcement, Offences and Penalties is a WHS obligation under Animal Products Act 1999 (NZ). In short, Officers can issue improvement notices, enter premises, examine product and condemn it; the Act sets offences, infringement offences and liability for companies and directors.
What changed recently?
Animal Products Act 1999 — Enforcement, Offences and Penalties was last updated on 19 October 2026.