The obligation
Applications to register a risk management programme or a significant amendment must include specified information that accurately represents the programme.
An applicant must provide a written statement that the verifier or verifying agency is prepared to verify the programme, a validation protocol where needed, and any information specified in a supplementary notice. Applications for a multi-business programme must include written evidence of the operator's control over each business and of the consent or views of covered businesses.
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- Applications to register a risk management programme or a significant amendment must include specified information that accurately represents the programme.
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Applying to register a risk management programme is a WHS requirement set out in Animal Products Regulations 2021 (NZ). It is made under Animal Products Act 1999 (NZ). The relevant provision is Part 1 > Subpart 2.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Applying to register a risk management programme is a WHS obligation under Animal Products Regulations 2021 (NZ). In short, Applications to register a risk management programme or a significant amendment must include specified information that accurately represents the programme.
What changed recently?
Applying to register a risk management programme was last updated on 9 October 2026.
