The obligation
Food Regulations 2015 requires food operators to have tracing and recall systems. The Food Amendment Regulations 2021 made substantive amendments to these requirements.
The Food Amendment Regulations 2021 amended the Food Regulations 2015 to strengthen tracing and recall obligations for food businesses. Operators must be able to trace food through the supply chain and initiate recalls efficiently. These duties apply to producers, manufacturers, importers, and distributors.
- What
- Food Regulations 2015 requires food operators to have tracing and recall systems. The Food Amendment Regulations 2021 made substantive amendments to these requirements.
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Food Tracing and Recall Requirements 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.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Food Tracing and Recall Requirements is a WHS obligation under Food Regulations 2015 (NZ). In short, Food Regulations 2015 requires food operators to have tracing and recall systems. The Food Amendment Regulations 2021 made substantive amendments to these requirements.
What changed recently?
Food Tracing and Recall Requirements was last updated on 3 September 2026.
