The obligation
Operators must verify their own programme, keep records for 4 years or the product's shelf life if longer, and control programme documents.
Operator verification procedures must specify activities, their frequency, actions when the programme is not effective, matters to record or report, and a periodic review of the whole programme. Records must be stored for whichever is the longer of 4 years or the shelf life of the related animal material or product, and kept legible, protected from damage or loss, and easily accessible.
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- What
- Operators must verify their own programme, keep records for 4 years or the product's shelf life if longer, and control programme documents.
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Operator verification, record keeping and document control 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 1.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Operator verification, record keeping and document control is a WHS obligation under Animal Products Regulations 2021 (NZ). In short, Operators must verify their own programme, keep records for 4 years or the product's shelf life if longer, and control programme documents.
What changed recently?
Operator verification, record keeping and document control was last updated on 11 October 2026.
