Food Act 2014

Miscellaneous provisions - Food standards - Adopted joint food standards

396: Purpose of sections 397 to 401

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"Following food safety rules to keep our promises to Australia"

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The purpose of sections 397 to 401 is to help New Zealand keep its promises under the Australia–New Zealand Joint Food Standards Agreement. You can read more about these sections by looking at the sections 397 to 401 part of the law. This is done by making sure joint food standards are followed according to the law.

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Part 5Miscellaneous provisions
Food standards: Adopted joint food standards

396Purpose of sections 397 to 401

  1. The purpose of sections 397 to 401 is to give effect to New Zealand's obligations under the Australia–New Zealand Joint Food Standards Agreement by giving lawful effect to joint food standards.