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COUNTRY AND MARKET GUIDE

# New Zealand food regulations

Prepare for New Zealand by assessing your existing label, recipe and importer documents together. This guide explains the questions to resolve at the first review and the evidence to prepare for technical assessment.

[Oceania](https://gidamevzuati.com/en/dunya-gida-mevzuati/bolgeler/okyanusya)Content revision: 13 September 2026

[Preliminary assessment](https://gidamevzuati.com/en/iletisim)

![Illustrative food products and regulatory review documents for New Zealand](https://gidamevzuati.com/assets/island-markets-720.webp)

AI-generated illustrative image explaining the service scope.

## Scope of this guide

Includes an application note linked to official sources, not a completed regulatory review for every product category.

PRODUCT REVIEW IN PRACTICE

## New Zealand: product dossier priorities

For New Zealand, distinguish the shared Food Standards Code framework from product- and country-specific implementation. Compare operator, usage and date fields on packaging prepared for Australia. An identical recipe in both markets does not establish identical procedures and information requirements.

## FSANZ: the current allergen declaration format

FSANZ links plain English allergen labelling to Standard 1.2.3 and Schedule 9. The new requirements began applying on 25 February 2024; the sell-through period for compliant older labels on food packaged before that date was described as ending on 25 February 2026. Do not confuse a transitional packaging example with new artwork in a current dossier. Review allergen names, emphasis in the ingredients list and the separate allergen summary. The shared Food Standards Code does not mean that Australia and New Zealand have identical import procedures.

[FSANZ — allergen labelling](https://www.foodstandards.gov.au/business/labelling/allergen-labelling)

## Jurisdiction-specific legislation records

Archive dates do not confirm current legal effect. Titles retain their source language; this selection is not exhaustive.

<table><thead><tr><th scope="col">Instrument / source</th><th scope="col">Record date and type</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><th scope="row"><a href="https://leap.unep.org/en/countries/nz/national-legislation/consumers-right-know-country-origin-food-act-2018-2018-no-52">Consumers’ Right to Know (Country of Origin of Food) Act 2018 (2018 No 52).</a></th><td>Date not stated<br>Legislation</td></tr><tr><th scope="row"><a href="https://leap.unep.org/en/countries/nz/national-legislation/food-safety-law-reform-act-2018-2018-no-3">Food Safety Law Reform Act 2018 (2018 No 3).</a></th><td>2018-03-01<br>Legislation</td></tr><tr><th scope="row"><a href="https://leap.unep.org/en/countries/nz/national-legislation/consumer-information-standards-origin-food-regulations-2021-li">Consumer Information Standards (Origin of Food) Regulations 2021 (LI 2021/97).</a></th><td>Date not stated<br>Regulation</td></tr></tbody></table>

## How is the label review dossier prepared?

Collect artwork, recipe, allergen evidence and importer details for the same product version. Our working method explains the shared document-preparation and reporting steps.

[Document preparation and working method](https://gidamevzuati.com/en/nasil-calisiyoruz)

![Worktable for reviewing food packaging, recipes and label documentation together](https://gidamevzuati.com/assets/review-720.webp)

**Packaging, recipe and evidence in one review dossier.**Knowing which product version a finding concerns matters as much as the correction itself. Maintain file and revision tracking throughout the assignment.

## Label review: evidence and findings table

<table><thead><tr><th scope="col">Review scope</th><th scope="col">Evidence reviewed</th><th scope="col">Report output</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><th scope="row">Product name and class</th><td>Recipe, product form, intended use</td><td>Correct sources and review scope</td></tr><tr><th scope="row">Ingredients and allergens</th><td>Sub-ingredients, supplier and cross-contact records</td><td>Comparison of label text and evidence</td></tr><tr><th scope="row">Nutrition and claims</th><td>Analysis or calculation, serving, front wording</td><td>Data basis and claim evidence</td></tr><tr><th scope="row">Language and layout</th><td>Every face, local wording and supplementary label</td><td>Missing-information and readability findings</td></tr><tr><th scope="row">Import and traceability</th><td>Importer, lot, dates and shipment version</td><td>Document needs and local confirmation questions</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Sources and research method

Sources are selected research references. An archive record does not confirm current legal effect; national adoption of Codex texts requires separate verification.

[UNEP / FAOLEX — Consumers’ Right to Know (Country of Origin of Food) Act 2018 (2018 No 52).](https://leap.unep.org/en/countries/nz/national-legislation/consumers-right-know-country-origin-food-act-2018-2018-no-52)[UNEP / FAOLEX — Food Safety Law Reform Act 2018 (2018 No 3).](https://leap.unep.org/en/countries/nz/national-legislation/food-safety-law-reform-act-2018-2018-no-3)[UNEP / FAOLEX — Consumer Information Standards (Origin of Food) Regulations 2021 (LI 2021/97).](https://leap.unep.org/en/countries/nz/national-legislation/consumer-information-standards-origin-food-regulations-2021-li)[FSANZ — allergen labelling](https://www.foodstandards.gov.au/business/labelling/allergen-labelling)[FSANZ — Food labelling standards](https://www.foodstandards.gov.au/business/labelling)[FAOLEX — national legislation research](https://www.fao.org/faolex/country-profiles/en/)[Codex — international food standards](https://www.fao.org/fao-who-codexalimentarius/codex-texts/standards/en)

## Prepare for the first discussion

- Front, back and side artwork
- Recipe and supplier specifications
- Target sales channel and importer
- Existing languages and pack sizes

### Define the scope for your product

Start by sharing your destination, product type and existing label version.

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## Related label review service

[### New Zealand food label review Assess existing labels for New Zealand against the Food Standards Code and product documents. Explore this service](https://gidamevzuati.com/en/dunya-gida-mevzuati/yeni-zelanda)

## Other markets in this region

[United States Minor Outlying Islands food regulations](https://gidamevzuati.com/en/abd-kucuk-harici-adalari-gida-mevzuati)[American Samoa food regulations](https://gidamevzuati.com/en/amerikan-samoasi-gida-mevzuati)[Australia food regulations](https://gidamevzuati.com/en/avustralya-gida-mevzuati)[Christmas Island food regulations](https://gidamevzuati.com/en/christmas-adasi-gida-mevzuati)

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