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What matters did the Ministry for Primary Industries consider when developing the proposal to transfer meat inspection responsibilities from AsureQuality to meat processing companies?

Answered Question 13400 (2026)
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Rachel Brooking

Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

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  • What matters did the Ministry for Primary Industries consider when developing the proposal to transfer meat inspection responsibilities from AsureQuality to meat processing companies?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Food Safety

Answer

The Ministry for Primary Industries advises it considered matters including alignment with international guidelines, the requirements of the Animal Products Act 1999, food safety outcomes, operator capability and capacity, workforce considerations, and the need to maintain market access for New Zealand meat exports.