The obligation
Programmes must name who is responsible for key tasks and how required competencies or skills are achieved and maintained.
Key tasks include document sign-off, operator verification, corrective actions, recalls and monitoring at critical control points, and responsible persons must be identified by position, or by name and position. The programme must identify required competencies, or necessary skills where none are required, and how they will be achieved and maintained. Supplementary notices may specify training, qualifications and competency assessment requirements for key tasks.
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- Programmes must name who is responsible for key tasks and how required competencies or skills are achieved and maintained.
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Which WHS law does this come from?
People responsible for key tasks and their competency 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?
People responsible for key tasks and their competency is a WHS obligation under Animal Products Regulations 2021 (NZ). In short, Programmes must name who is responsible for key tasks and how required competencies or skills are achieved and maintained.
What changed recently?
People responsible for key tasks and their competency was last updated on 9 October 2026.
