Articles tagged with Food Safety
Minister Andrew Hoggard Represents NZ at World Dairy Summit and Visits South American Agribusinesses
2 days ago | 69 viewsNew Zealand's Biosecurity, Food Safety, and Associate Agriculture Minister Andrew Hoggard is representing the country at the World Dairy Summit in Chile, where global dairy industry stakeholders convene annually. Hoggard aims to showcase New Zealand's efficient farming practices and discuss the country's innovative, sustainable dairy products at the event. The dairy sector's crucial role in global nutrition, economic support, and New Zealand's export growth strategy is emphasized through Hoggard's participation and upcoming engagements in Argentina and Uruguay.
Tags: Biosecurity Food Safety Agriculture Minister Andrew Hoggard New Zealand World Dairy Summit farmers dairy products nutrition economyGovernment Eases Regulations for Home-Based Cake Makers to Boost Innovation and Business Growth in Food Sector
5 days ago | 57 viewsThe Government is cutting red tape for home-based cake makers to reduce costs and simplify registration requirements under the Food Act, aiming to make it easier to operate and innovate in the food sector. The changes are part of a broader work program to address disproportionate regulation and provide more opportunities for individuals to turn their hobby into a business. The Red Tape Tipline is being utilized to gather feedback and make responsive changes, with further plans to reduce regulatory costs, assist businesses in innovation, and streamline processes across the food sector.
Tags: Government red tape cake makers food sector Food Safety Minister Andrew Hoggard Regulation Minister David Seymour compliance costs business consumers Red Tape Tipline.New Zealand Food Exporters to Benefit from Streamlined Regulations, Boosting Market Access
1 month ago | 261 viewsFood Safety Minister Andrew Hoggard announces a cut to red tape for food exporters in New Zealand, eliminating the need for special exemptions if products meet importing countries' requirements starting from 25 September 2025. This change simplifies compliance by aligning with destination countries' rules, reducing paperwork, costs, and delays previously associated with individual product exemptions. Hoggard emphasizes the benefits of increased efficiency, lower compliance costs, and improved trade opportunities, with a phased approach to extend the streamlined process to all food exports in the future.
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