The obligation
Exporters of animal products for human or animal consumption must be registered; the Director-General may issue official assurances and authorise others to issue them.
Part 5 requires exporters of animal products for human or animal consumption, and certain other animal material and products, to be registered, and sets duties of exporters. The Director-General maintains a register of exporters; an annual registration fee is payable, and registration can be refused or cancelled, with review available in certain cases.
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- Exporters of animal products for human or animal consumption must be registered; the Director-General may issue official assurances and authorise others to issue them.
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Animal Products Act 1999 — Official Assurances and Export Requirements is a WHS requirement set out in Animal Products Act 1999 (NZ). The relevant provision is Part 5 § 82–100.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Animal Products Act 1999 — Official Assurances and Export Requirements is a WHS obligation under Animal Products Act 1999 (NZ). In short, Exporters of animal products for human or animal consumption must be registered; the Director-General may issue official assurances and authorise others to issue them.
What changed recently?
Animal Products Act 1999 — Official Assurances and Export Requirements was last updated on 19 October 2026.