The obligation
Schedules 1 to 3 classify food sectors into 3 risk-based classes to assign the risk-based measure that generally applies to businesses in each sector.
Under section 21, food sectors are classified based on, among other things, the level of risk their activities pose to public health in terms of the safety and suitability of food. The classification assigns the risk-based measure that generally applies to food businesses in a sector, or identifies sectors to which no risk-based measure generally applies.
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- What
- Schedules 1 to 3 classify food sectors into 3 risk-based classes to assign the risk-based measure that generally applies to businesses in each sector.
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Classification of food sectors for risk-based measures is a WHS requirement set out in Food Act 2014 (NZ). The relevant provision is Part 2 § ss 21-22.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Classification of food sectors for risk-based measures is a WHS obligation under Food Act 2014 (NZ). In short, Schedules 1 to 3 classify food sectors into 3 risk-based classes to assign the risk-based measure that generally applies to businesses in each sector.
What changed recently?
Classification of food sectors for risk-based measures was last updated on 9 October 2026.
