39013 (2026). Hon Rachel Brooking to the Minister for Food Safety

Written Question

Published date: 16 Sep 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	39013 (2026)
Question asked:	01 Sep 2026
Member asking:	Hon Rachel Brooking
Portfolio:	Minister for Food Safety
Minister replying:	Hon Andrew Hoggard
Answer received:	11 Sep 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_39013_2026
Document guid:	e9846412-b6b0-45f5-ad93-32fb2111014c

39013 (2026). Hon Rachel Brooking to the Minister for Food Safety: What measures, if any, are New Zealand Food Safety looking to implement for the way it manages food imports?

Hon Andrew Hoggard: New Zealand Food Safety continually reviews the effectiveness of its imported food controls and considers whether changes are required as food safety risks, international supply chains and trading patterns evolve. Current work includes considering opportunities to strengthen oversight of the system, review requirements for foods categorised as high regulatory interest and detect food safety risks earlier. Any changes would be designed to ensure imported food continues to meet New Zealand's food safety and suitability requirements while maintaining a proportionate, risk-based approach.