What is this about?
To import food into New Zealand (NZ) for sale individuals need to understand and comply with requirements under the Food Act 2014. This guidance will help you with this.
Who should read it?
Any person or business wanting to bring food into New Zealand for sale.
Examples:
• A New Zealand resident wanting to import food into ...
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