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Outdated Food Act set to be replaced

22 September 2009

The Government will undertake a complete overhaul of the Food Act 1981 to make it more relevant to New Zealand businesses and consumers, Minister for Food Safety Kate Wilkinson announced today.

The Minister’s full media release can be found on the Beehive website. More information can be found in the Cabinet paper and the questions and answers below.

Outdated food act to be replaced - Beehive website

Cabinet paper

Questions and Answers on the new Food Act