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Was the Red Meat Regulatory Inspection and Supervision Programme added to the Minister for Food Safety's food safety priorities for 2025/26 at the request of the Minister for Food Safety?

Answered Question 13399 (2026)
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Rachel Brooking

Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

Question

  • Was the Red Meat Regulatory Inspection and Supervision Programme added to the Minister for Food Safety's food safety priorities for 2025/26 at the request of the Minister for Food Safety?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Food Safety

Answer

Food Safety portfolio priorities are developed by the Ministry for Primary Industries to reflect significant work programmes within the food safety system. The Red Meat Regulatory Inspection and Supervision Programme forms part of MPI’s operational responsibilities under the Animal Products Act 1999.