These regulations, which come into force on 1 March 2016, amend the Food (Fees and Charges) Regulations 2015 (the principal regulations). The main purpose of the amendments is to distinguish the power of territorial authorities to grant fee exemptions, waivers, and refunds from the corresponding power of the chief executive of the Ministry for Primary Industries in relation to fees and charges. The fees and charges for services provided by the Ministry, and that may be exempted, waived, or refunded by the chief executive, are specified in the Schedule of the principal regulations, while the fees that territorial authorities may exempt, waive, or refund are fixed under section 205 of the Food Act 2014.