Product Risk Assessment

Use this as a Notice-style shell for one product (or a tightly grouped set from the same manufacturer). It covers the nature of the food, intended use, hazards, whether clearance may apply, and the supplier’s food-safety background. It does not issue an import approval.

Answer Yes, No, N/A, or Not sure – I need some help. Use Add note only when you need to explain something.

Guidance only — not MPI clearance and not an approval to import. You remain responsible for your own importer records under the Food Notice. Need help? Email help@mockrecalls.co.nz.

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The JSON file stays on your device. It contains whatever you typed into this form so you can pause and continue later. It is not uploaded until you submit the form.

    Your details

    Importer / business name *

    Contact email *

    Product / SKU name *

    Supplier / manufacturing site

    Country of origin

    For each item below, choose one answer. Select Not sure - I need some help wherever you need help. Tick Add note only when you want to leave a comment on that item.

    This checklist is guidance only. It is not MPI clearance and it does not mean the food is approved for import. You remain responsible for your own importer records.

    Product snapshot

    Brand (if different from SKU)

    Food type

    Country of export (if different from origin)

    Intended consumer (tick all that apply)

    Intended use

    Related importer tools (open in a new tab if you need them while you work):

    1. Nature of the food

    1.1 I can describe what the food is made of (composition / specification on file)


    1.2 I know the important safety characteristics (for example pH, water activity, moisture, or a process that controls hazards)


    1.3 I understand how the food is produced, processed and handled before it is exported


    1.4 I know how it is packed and whether the pack is suitable for food contact


    1.5 I have the label information that will be on or with the food when sold in New Zealand


    1.6 Shelf-life and required transport / storage conditions are known (chill, freeze, humidity as relevant)


    2. Intended use and who will eat it

    2.1 Intended use is clear (ready-to-eat, cook first, or further processing)


    2.2 The intended consumer is clear, including any higher-care groups


    2.3 Any further processing in New Zealand that would reduce hazards is documented (or I have marked N/A)


    3. Hazards that need to be controlled before import

    3.1 Biological hazards that matter for this food and its use have been considered


    3.2 Chemical hazards that matter (including residues, toxins, additives and allergens as relevant) have been considered


    3.3 Physical hazards that matter have been considered


    3.4 Hazards that could arise from later transport and storage have been considered


    4. Clearance category and supplier background

    4.1 I have checked whether this food may need MPI clearance as high regulatory interest food (use the HRI / clearance screen if unsure)


    4.2 I have enough on the overseas manufacturer or supplier’s food-safety compliance background to rely on this assessment


    4.3 The information I am using is up to date and applies to this food (and to this batch or lot where that matters, such as a certificate of analysis)


    5. Confirmation for New Zealand sale (guidance, not clearance)

    5.1 On the information I hold, the food should be able to meet the relevant Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code rules when sold here


    5.2 On the information I hold, the food should be able to meet relevant New Zealand domestic food standards


    5.3 If clearance applies, I know which clearance documents I must hold (or I have marked N/A)


    5.4 The food will arrive with the identification and traceability information needed


    5.5 Transport and storage en route can protect the food (hygiene and temperature where needed)


    6. Working outcome

    This is your working view only. It is not MPI approval and it is not a signed “approved for import” certificate.

    What still needs work? (optional)

    If shelf-life or nutrition numbers still need building, use the Shelf Life Calculator or Nutrition Panel Generator.

    Need a hand with this one? Choosing “Not sure” or flagging a gap does not fail the product — it means a person should look at it before you rely on the record.

    Email help@mockrecalls.co.nz and we can review this with you. Completing the form still emails you a summary to keep.

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    Guidance only — not MPI clearance. Records remain the importer’s duty. Contact help@mockrecalls.co.nz.