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Food Act to be reviewed (Newstalk ZB)

Source: Xtra News

Auckland : New Zealand | 2 months ago

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The Government has announced a review of the 28 year old Food Act. The legislation sets rules around the sale of food and food safety issues such as hygiene. Food Safety Minister Kate Wilkinson says the existing act is outdated, ineffective and inefficient.

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