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Code of Practice – Processing of Poultry

5 Other Legislation

Amendment 0

December 2007

This COP will assist poultry product operators meet the requirements of the Animal Products Act 1999. Operators are responsible for ensuring that they are familiar and comply with all other legislation. Operators should not rely solely on this COP to provide them with information on the legal requirements under other legislation.

Legislation that is likely to be relevant to poultry product operators includes, but is not limited to, the following Acts and their associated regulations and specifications:

• Animal Products Act 1999.

• Agricultural Compounds and Veterinary Medicines Act 1997.

• Biosecurity Act 1993.

• Commerce Act 1986.

• Consumer Guarantees Act 1993.

• Fair Trading Act 1986.

• Food Act 1981.

• Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996.

• Resource Management Act 1991.

• Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992.