The Ministry for Regulation today released the Terms of Reference for the Agricultural and Horticultural Products Regulatory Review.
We have also opened our engagement hub for feedback into this review. It will be open until Sunday 8 September.
Farmers and growers use a range of different agricultural and horticultural products in their businesses, including feeds, fertilisers, veterinary medicines, pesticides and environmental inhibitors.
These products support horticultural and farming productivity, boost our agricultural and horticultural exports, and help protect against pests.
Timely access to newer and improved products is important to maintain our competitiveness and to stay ahead of any developing resistance.
The agricultural and horticultural products regulatory review will identify opportunities where farmers and growers could have improved access to new agricultural and horticultural products in a timely manner, while maintaining an appropriate balance between access to these products and managing risk.
We will produce a draft report to the Minister for Regulation, Minister for the Environment and the Minister for Food Safety by end of the year, followed by a Cabinet paper next year seeking decisions on any recommendations and next steps.
