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When the decision is made on whether to transfer meat inspection responsibilities from AsureQuality to meat processing companies, will this be made by the Ministry for Primary Industries or the Minister?

Answered Question 3196 (2026)
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Rachel Brooking

Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

Question

  • When the decision is made on whether to transfer meat inspection responsibilities from AsureQuality to meat processing companies, will this be made by the Ministry for Primary Industries or the Minister?

Answered by

Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Food Safety

Answer

The Ministry for Primary Industries has the authority to specify meat inspection responsibilities within notices for both the domestic and export markets.