The ECC believes the early learning food safety rules that came into effect on 25 January 2021 should be put on hold - they need more time to get right.
Key concerns about the new rules and the confusion they're causing:
If you disagree with the new food safety rules, here's what you can do.
Stuck for what to write? Here's a few ideas:
ECC calls for pause on lunchbox rules (ECC media release)
Guidelines, not food police, the right approach (ECC media release)
Regulatory change to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children in early learning services (Ministry of Education)