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Was any cost-benefit analysis undertaken by the Ministry for Primary Industries in developing its proposal to transfer meat inspection responsibilities from AsureQuality to meat processing companies, and if so, what are the dates and titles of this analysis?

Answered Question 13413 (2026)
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Rachel Brooking

Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

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  • Was any cost-benefit analysis undertaken by the Ministry for Primary Industries in developing its proposal to transfer meat inspection responsibilities from AsureQuality to meat processing companies, and if so, what are the dates and titles of this analysis?

Answered by

Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Food Safety

Answer

I have not received cost benefit analysis in relation to this proposal. MPI is considering feedback received through consultation, including cost information provided by stakeholders, before making final decisions.