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Was any assessment or analysis of possible options provided to the Minister in developing the proposal to transfer meat inspection responsibilities from AsureQuality to meat processing companies, and if so, what are the dates and titles of this information?

Answered Question 13402 (2026)
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Rachel Brooking

Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

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  • Was any assessment or analysis of possible options provided to the Minister in developing the proposal to transfer meat inspection responsibilities from AsureQuality to meat processing companies, and if so, what are the dates and titles of this information?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Food Safety

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I have not received assessments or analysis of alternative options in relation to this proposal. Decisions on inspection models and regulatory settings under the Animal Products Act 1999 are operational matters for the Ministry for Primary Industries, which is currently considering feedback from consultation.