The obligation
The Act defines primary processors, primary producers and processing, and a person may fall into more than one category at once.
A primary processor is a person who, for reward or trade, slaughters and dresses mammals or birds, dresses killed wild animals, harvests animal material from live animals for processing for human or animal consumption, is a dairy processor, or carries out processes specified in regulations. A primary producer is a farmer, including anyone who farms, raises, grows or keeps animals, or hunts animals, for reward or trade.
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- The Act defines primary processors, primary producers and processing, and a person may fall into more than one category at once.
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Who counts as a primary processor or primary producer is a WHS requirement set out in Animal Products Act 1999 (NZ). The relevant provision is Part 1.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Who counts as a primary processor or primary producer is a WHS obligation under Animal Products Act 1999 (NZ). In short, The Act defines primary processors, primary producers and processing, and a person may fall into more than one category at once.
What changed recently?
Who counts as a primary processor or primary producer was last updated on 19 October 2026.