One of the most frustrating hurdles some New Zealand food businesses have faced since the Food Act 2014 was introduced is understanding where their business fits. We have seen businesses, once under their regional Council, now needing to navigate MPI. Others who were once exempt altogether can find...
It is true. The cost of compliance is on the rise. And no other sector has experienced this more than the food sector.
The past few years have brought a number of changes to the law that has added to the requirements of each business. And where there are requirements, there are costs.
The Food Act 2014 is designed to make sure food sold in New Zealand is safe for the consumer. But, most significantly, it has changed the way businesses must manage their food production and distribution.
With this new focus being on the process of food production rather than the premises they are ma...