The obligation
The Director-General may, by notice, exempt a producer or processor in whole or part from having to formulate or operate under a risk management programme.
An exemption may be for a specified period and on specified conditions, and may have retrospective effect. It may not be granted unless the Director-General is satisfied the risk to human or animal health is negligible, except where the test in section 167C is met.
- What
- The Director-General may, by notice, exempt a producer or processor in whole or part from having to formulate or operate under a risk management programme.
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Director-General limited exemption from needing a risk management programme is a WHS requirement set out in Animal Products Act 1999 (NZ). The relevant provision is Part 2.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Director-General limited exemption from needing a risk management programme is a WHS obligation under Animal Products Act 1999 (NZ). In short, The Director-General may, by notice, exempt a producer or processor in whole or part from having to formulate or operate under a risk management programme.
What changed recently?
Director-General limited exemption from needing a risk management programme was last updated on 11 October 2026.
