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Make a food complaint
Let New Zealand Food Safety know if you have experienced something that was unsafe or unsuitable with your food or drink.
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Check this is the right form for your complaint
This form may not be right for your type of complaint. Check this list before you start.
What type of eatery is it? Do not use this form if you're complaining about a food safety issue at a restaurant, eatery, café or takeaway (except from a fast-food chain). For complaints about those types of eateries, contact your local council and ask to speak to an environmental health officer or food safety officer.
Find contact details for your local council – Department of Internal Affairs
Are you a verifier? If you are working for a registration authority or a verification agency of a food business and you want to report an issue about the business, freephone us on 0800 00 83 33 or email food.compliance@mpi.govt.nz
Is this about a food recall? If you are a food business wanting to, or are considering, a food recall (including a recall exercise), freephone us on 0800 00 83 33 and ask to speak to food compliance services.
Food recall process and checklist (information for businesses)
Food recall information for consumers
Do you want to know about food safety rules? If you have any questions about food safety or how to meet food legislation requirements, freephone 0800 00 83 33 or email info@mpi.govt.nz
Who to contact
If you are unable to submit your complaint with these categories, or you prefer to speak with us directly, freephone 0800 00 83 33 or email Food.Compliance@mpi.govt.nz
