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flag New Zealand eases meat processing rules to cut costs and boost local producers without sacrificing safety.

flag New Zealand has eased regulations for small-scale meat processors, reducing sampling requirements from 60 carcasses to a minimum of 30 in the first season and 12 thereafter, while maintaining food safety standards. flag The change, based on feedback from micro-processors who found old rules overly costly and restrictive, aims to lower barriers to entry, support local food systems, and foster industry growth without compromising safety. flag Officials say the updated rules are proportionate to risk and grounded in science.

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