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Does the Commerce Commission believe that producers may face challenges meeting free-range labelling expectations during prolonged emergency biosecurity measures, particularly where flockdowns are voluntary recommendations rather than mandatory requirements, if so, how do they plan to manage this? and 2 other questions

Answered 35699, 35700, 35702 (2026)
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Asked by

Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

Questions

  • 35699

    Does the Commerce Commission believe that producers may face challenges meeting free-range labelling expectations during prolonged emergency biosecurity measures, particularly where flockdowns are voluntary recommendations rather than mandatory requirements, if so, how do they plan to manage this?

  • 35700

    What guidance , if any, has the Commerce Commission provided to industry regarding Fair Trading Act obligations if voluntary flockdown arrangements extend beyond two months?

  • 35702

    What guidance has the Commerce Commission provided to industry regarding Fair Trading Act obligations for prolonged voluntary flockdown arrangements, such as those that extend beyond two months?

Answered by

Cameron Brewer

Member for Upper Harbour · National Party · Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

Answer

The Commerce Commission published guidance on free range egg and poultry claims during a potential avian influenza outbreak to provide guidance to the industry in March 2025. The guidance is available on the Ministry for Primary Industries’ website.