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Under Food Regulations 2015 · made under Food Act 2014

Additional contents required in food control plans

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NZ Food Regulations 2015 > Part 1
The obligation
Part 1 of the Food Regulations 2015 deals with the contents and evaluation of food control plans, including additional contents that food control plans must have.
The requirements in Part 1 are in addition to the other duties set out in section 50 of the Food Act 2014. Those duties include ensuring that the operations of the food business comply with the relevant requirements set out in the food control plan, and that the plan is consistent with the applicable requirements of the Act.
What
Part 1 of the Food Regulations 2015 deals with the contents and evaluation of food control plans, including additional contents that food control plans must have.
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Which WHS law does this come from?

Additional contents required in food control plans is a WHS requirement set out in Food Regulations 2015 (NZ). It is made under Food Act 2014 (NZ). The relevant provision is Food Regulations 2015 > Part 1.

What does this WHS obligation require?

Additional contents required in food control plans is a WHS obligation under Food Regulations 2015 (NZ). In short, Part 1 of the Food Regulations 2015 deals with the contents and evaluation of food control plans, including additional contents that food control plans must have.

What changed recently?

Additional contents required in food control plans was last updated on 19 October 2026.

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