Review of the Dairy Industry Restructuring (Raw Milk) Regulations
The Raw Milk Regulations are important in promoting a vibrant and innovative dairy industry. They form part of a suite of regulatory measures in the Dairy Industry Restructuring Act 2001 (DIRA), including requirements for "open entry and exit" of suppliers to and from Fonterra Cooperative Group.
Read the discussion document
To achieve the objectives of the first stage, MAF has prepared a discussion document, Review of the Dairy Industry Restructuring (Raw Milk) Regulations: Clarifying industry concerns and the Regulations' intent.
This document outlines the original intentions of the Raw Milk Regulations and officials’ understanding of concerns about the Regulations. It seeks your comments on and concerns about the Regulations.
Summary of submissions
A summary of submissions on the first discussion document is now available.
Read a summary of submissions received on the first discussion document.
Next steps
Officials are currently developing options for addressing industry concerns identified in the first stage. MAF will publish a second discussion document, outlining options and seeking industry feedback. This is scheduled to occur in March 2008.
The second discussion document will be available from MAF's website. To receive a printed copy, please contact:
Review of Raw Milk Regulations
MAF Policy
Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry
PO Box 2526
Wellington
Email: rawmilkreview@maf.govt.nz
Contact for Enquiries
Principal Advisor
MAF Policy
Sector Performance Policy
Ph: 04 894 0128
Fax: 04 894 0745
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