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Duties of operators of a registered risk management programme, including staff competency

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NZ Part 2
The obligation
Operators of a registered risk management programme must keep operations compliant, keep the programme consistent with current rules, and resource it properly.
The operator must ensure the animal product business's operations do not contravene the Act's requirements, including those set out in the programme. The operator must keep the programme consistent with regulations, notices and orders in force under the Act from time to time. All operations must be adequately implemented and resourced, including instruction, competency and supervision of staff, so that animal product delivered is fit for intended purpose. …
What
Operators of a registered risk management programme must keep operations compliant, keep the programme consistent with current rules, and resource it properly.
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Frequently asked questions

Which WHS law does this come from?

Duties of operators of a registered risk management programme, including staff competency is a WHS requirement set out in Animal Products Act 1999 (NZ). The relevant provision is Part 2.

What does this WHS obligation require?

Duties of operators of a registered risk management programme, including staff competency is a WHS obligation under Animal Products Act 1999 (NZ). In short, Operators of a registered risk management programme must keep operations compliant, keep the programme consistent with current rules, and resource it properly.

What changed recently?

Duties of operators of a registered risk management programme, including staff competency was last updated on 19 October 2026.

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First seenOct 2026