The obligation
A food business is not subject to a risk-based measure under section 23 only because it imports food.
Section 24 provides that, despite section 23, importing food alone does not make a food business subject to a risk-based measure. This does not limit or affect the Act's other requirements for food imported for the purpose of sale. Part 3 of the Act requires the safety and suitability of food imported for sale and provides for the registration of importers of that food.
- What
- A food business is not subject to a risk-based measure under section 23 only because it imports food.
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Importers and risk-based measures is a WHS requirement set out in Food Act 2014 (NZ). The relevant provision is Part 2; Part 3 § s 24.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Importers and risk-based measures is a WHS obligation under Food Act 2014 (NZ). In short, A food business is not subject to a risk-based measure under section 23 only because it imports food.
What changed recently?
Importers and risk-based measures was last updated on 9 October 2026.
