Proposed amendments to the Animal Products Notice: Production, Supply and Processing 2026 – Part H (fish), Part M, and Schedule 5
New Zealand Food Safety proposes changes to rules for processing bivalve molluscan shellfish, verifying fish animal material depots, and scientific names of fish.
- Closing date
- 23 September 2026 at 5pm
- Added to Civics
- 14 September 2026
- Source category
- Public service
- Source body
- Ministry for Primary Industries
- Last checked
- 14 September 2026
Closes today
Plain-English summary
New Zealand Food Safety proposes changes to rules for processing bivalve molluscan shellfish, verifying fish animal material depots, and scientific names of fish.
Read the official consultation material for the detailed proposal, supporting documents and submission method.
Why it matters
The changes would clarify requirements for wet storage and depuration of bivalve molluscan shellfish.
The changes concern verification of fish animal material depots and scientific names of fish.
Who may care
- Processors of bivalve molluscan shellfish for human consumption
- Fish animal material depots
How to make a submission
- Read the official consultation material.
- Submit feedback through the official consultation page before the closing date.
Disclaimer
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