Notifications for New Zealand (373 notifications)
Notification of adoption, publication or entry into force of regulationThe measures being adopted are:· Removal of the following pests from pest lists and measures for these pests: Broad bean mottle virusCowpea severe mosaic virusPea early-browning virus and Peanut mottle virus on Phaseolus seed and Peanut mottle virus and Peanut stunt virus on Pisum seeds.
Notification of adoption, publication or entry into force of regulationThe measures being adopted are:· Import requirements for small seed lots: small seed lots of species eligible to import under the specific requirements in the import health standard for Capsicum (capsicum), Solanum (Solanum melongena only) (eggplant), Solanum lycopersicum (tomato) and Zea (corn) can be tested as composite samples for the presence of quarantine pests, offshore prior to export or on-arrival in New Zealand;· A phytosanitary certificate as a requirement for Raphanus sativus (radish) seeds for sowing;· An option for Phaseolus (bean) and Pisum (pea) seeds to be tested for the presence of quarantine pests, offshore prior to export;· Addition of Matthiola incana and Cyperus papyrus to the list of species approved for import as pelleted seed;· Removal of the following pests from pest lists and measures for these pests: Rhizopus maydis and Phaeocytostroma ambiguum on Zea (corn) seed, Cercospora loti on Lotus (lotus) seed, Peronosclerospora sorghi and Sclerospora graminicola on Panicum (panicum) seed.Modification of content and/or scope of previously notified draft regulationAn additional trade-enabling option has been added to the import requirements for small seed lots of species eligible to import under the specific requirements in the import health standard for Capsicum (capsicum), Solanum (Solanum melongena only) (eggplant), Solanum lycopersicum (tomato) and Zea (corn) in the import health standard Seeds for Sowing· The option is for small seed lots to be produced from parent plants that are officially tested for the presence of quarantine virus pests and inspected during the growing season for quarantine bacterial pests. The national plant protection organisation (NPPO) of the exporting country is required to provide an additional declaration on the phytosanitary certificate to endorse that the measure has been performed according to the requirements of the import health standard.There is also a significant minor amendment that is being incorporated into this amendment. The additional declaration for the quarantine pest Anguina tritici in the specific requirements for Triticum seeds for sowing has been changed to:"The Triticum seeds have been:inspected microscopically in accordance with official procedures and Anguina tritici was not detected".Previously, this declaration required that "no Anguina tritici spores were detected", which is irrelevant to this pest as it is a nematode.
The amendment adds emergency measures for:Xylellafastidiosa on all Carya spp. eligible for import into New Zealand as seeds for sowing; andRalstonia pseudosolanacearum on Arachis hypogaea seeds for sowing.The import health standard describes import requirements for seeds for sowing imported into New Zealand.The measures to manage Xylellafastidiosa on the Carya spp. seeds for sowing are:i. For seeds produced in a country recognized by MPI as free from Xylella fastidiosa, an additional declaration on the phytosanitary certificate that:“The seeds in this consignment have been grown in, and exported from, the country of origin [insert country name], which is free from Xylella fastidiosaii. For seeds produced in a country not recognized by MPI as free from Xylella fastidiosa, an additional declaration on the phytosanitary certificate that:“The seeds in this consignment have been grown in, and exported from, a pest free area [insert area name] or pest free place of production [insert place name], which is free from Xylella fastidiosa.”ANDLevel 2 post entry quarantine for a minimum period of 6 months with growing season inspection for disease symptom expression and PCR testing of plants for Xylella fastidiosa during the quarantine period.The measures for Ralstonia pseudosolanacearum on Arachis hypogaea seeds for sowing are:An additional declaration on the phytosanitary certificate that:The Arachis hypogaea seeds have been:produced in a pest free area, free from Ralstonia pseudosolanacearumORproduced in a pest free place of production, free from Ralstonia pseudosolanacearumORofficially tested, on a representative sample of a minimum of 400 seeds, officially drawn according to ISTA or AOSA sampling methodology, using an NPPO-approved testing method, and found free from Ralstonia pseudosolanacearumThe testing must be completed offshore prior to export, or on arrival in New Zealand.
MPI is proposing to change the phytosanitary measure required for importing table grapes from the Republic of Korea, from pest free area to appropriate pest control activities.MPI is also proposing the addition of new phytosanitary treatment options for importing table grapes from Chile (cold treatment) and California, United States of America (cold treatment, combined ozone fumigation and cold treatment, and an additional methyl bromide schedule).
This standard describes the import specifications and entry conditions for nursery stock (whole plants, cuttings, bulbs and tissue culture) imported into New Zealand.
The Import Health Standard: Aquatic Animal Productscontains New Zealand’s specific biosecurity import requirements for products derived from fish, aquatic crustaceans, aquatic molluscs, echinoderms, cnidarians, tunicates, and annelids imported from all countries for all uses other than for use as bait and feed for aquatic animals. Products that comply with the requirements of the standard will meet New Zealand’s appropriate level of biosecurity protection.This notification is for consultation pertaining only to the following proposed amendments to the Import Health Standard: Aquatic Animal Products:1. Redefining the ocean areas for importing fish from Australia;2. Government-endorsed manufacturer’s declaration as an alternative option to health certification for aquatic animal products;3. Exporter’s declaration as an alternative to health certification for aquatic animal products from Australia;4. Schedules 4 and 6 of AQUAPROD.GEN IHS have updated fish species list;5. Removal of health certification requirement for fish imported for further processing in New Zealand;6. Bill of lading as acceptable document for freezing duration calculation;7. Inclusion of a new section for composite products (products containing a mix of aquatic and non-aquatic animal ingredients);8. Inclusion of a new section for importing marine annelid products;9. Rephrasing some clauses for added clarity.
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has drafted the Import Health Standard for Zoo Carnivora The standard allows for certain species of Carnivora holding a containment approval by the Environmental Protection Authority to be imported from specified countries. Further information can be found in the Risk Management Proposal.
The document contains technical details on proposals to amend the current Notice issued under the Food Act 2014 that lists the maximum residue levels (MRLs) for agricultural compounds in New Zealand.MPI proposes the following amendments to the Notice:a) The amendment of existing entries in Schedule 1, Maximum Residue Levels for Agricultural Compounds, for the following compounds and commodities:- Cyantraniliprole, to set an MRL at 0.05 mg/kg in mammalian liver; and- Tetracyclines, to remove the MRL for fish meat.b) The removal of an existing entry in Schedule 1, Maximum Residue Levels for Agricultural Compounds, for trichlorfon.c) The addition of a new entry in Schedule 3, for Veterinary Medicines for Which No Maximum Residue Level Applies, for lactic acid, when used as a teat sanitiser.
MPI is proposing to amend the Import Health Standard.This notification relates to the proposal to amend the Import Health Standard: Grain and seeds for consumption, feed or processing. The amendment includes:· removing specific pests from millet (Panicum spp.) pest list, along with the specific import requirements for those pests in millet seeds; and· adding phytosanitary requirements for the import of canola seeds (Brassica napus) and green millet (Pennisetum glaucum and P. clandestinum
This is a notification of adoption of the Import Health Standard
This addendum concerns the amendment of the previously notified Import Health Standard Commodity Sub-class: Fresh Fruit/Vegetables Lychee, (Litchi chinensis) from Chinese Taipei, and the corresponding schedule for lychee from Chinese Taipei in Ministry for Primary Industries Standard 152.02: Importation and Clearance of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables into New Zealand.This import health standard was notified in G/SPS/N/NZL/689 dated 14 June 2022 with the adoption, publication, and entry into force date of 13 August 2022. The new date of adoption, publication, and entry into force is 24 August 2022.
The Import Health Standard (IHS) specifies the minimum requirements that must be met when importing Japanese spider crab (Macrocheira kaempferi) from Japan, the coconut/robber crab (Birgus latro), red crab (Gecarcoidea natalis) and blue crab (Discoplax celeste) from Christmas Island, Australia. The IHS contains a model official certificate for the exporting Competent Authority to use.The Risk Management Proposal (RMP) mentions present risks associated with zoo crabs, outlines how options for the management of risk organisms have been assessed and provides recommendations for import requirements in relation to zoo crabs.
MPI has amended the import health standard 155.02.06: Importation of Nursery Stock effective 16 August 2022. This standard is being amended with measures for the management of Orchid fleck dichorhavirus in 18 orchid plant genera. Additionally, 340 new Oncidium species will be added to this standard by inclusion in the Plants Biosecurity Index (PBI). These Oncidium species will have the same nursery stock import requirements as other species in the Calanthe schedule, making them eligible for importation as nursery stock. The seeds for sowing pathway, however, will remain closed.Adoption Date of regulation 16 August 2022.
The New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries is publicly consulting on the following proposed amendments to the Import Health Standard (IHS): Seeds for Sowing (155.02.05):· Removing measures for Broad bean mottle virusCowpea severe mosaic virus, Pea early-browning virus and Peanut mottle virus from the requirements for Phaseolus seed for sowing;· Removing measures for Peanut mottle virus and Peanut stunt virus from the requirements for Pisum seeds for sowing.
The proposed Vessels standard combines the current vessels and biofouling requirements (currently found in CRMS-Biofoul) into a single document. This will result in the CRMS-Biofoul being revoked. Some changes to these requirements have been made to ensure that the Vessels standard remains fit for purpose.Major changes include extended time allowed for short-stay vessels in New Zealand, the inclusion of requirements for vessel biofouling inspections, and a change in common name of regulated pests – Lymantria species (formerly AGM). The Lymantria species risk period will also be extended and may require more vessels to obtain certificates of freedom.
This standard outlines the proposed phytosanitary requirements for managing regulated pests that may be associated with Persea americana plants for planting imported into New Zealand. Adoption of the Import Health Standard: Persea americana Plants for Planting (MPI.IHS.PERSEA.PFP) will enable trade on a pathway that has been unused since 2006.
Adoption of regulation
This Food Notice specifies requirements for New Zealand registered importers and imported food for sale. Parts 5 and 6 of the Food Notice contains the import requirements for specified foods that require clearance for entry into New Zealand. The requirements for imported food covered in Part 5 are unchanged from current requirements.New Zealand MPI is seeking comments on Part 6 of the Food Notice, which contains the import requirements for bovine meat and bovine meat products, and food containing such products. The contents of Part 6 were transferred from an MPI operational document into the proposed Food Notice, and they largely reflect how the rules are currently implemented. The list of countries eligible to export bovine meat and meat products to New Zealand and the corresponding conditions for imports from these countries are unchanged, except for the following:a) changes in the clearance requirements for products from Australia; andb) addition of Uruguay to the list.Further explanations can be found in the discussion paper provided.
The New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries is publicly consulting on the following proposed amendments to the Import Health Standard (IHS): Seeds for Sowing (155.02.05):Trade facilitating measures:· Adding the option for small seed lots of species eligible to import under the specific requirements in the IHS for Capsicum (capsicum), Solanum Solanum melongena only)(eggplant), Solanum lycopersicum (tomato) and Zea (corn) to be tested as composite samples for the presence of quarantine pests;· Adding the option for Phaseolus (bean) and Pisum (pea) seeds be tested for the presence of quarantine pests offshore prior to export;· Adding Matthiola incana and Cyperus papyrus to the list of species approved for import as pelleted seed;· Removing measures for the fungal pests Rhizopus maydis and Phaeocytostroma ambiguum on Zea (corn) seed, Cercospora loti on Lotus (lotus) seed and Peronosclerospora sorghi and Sclerospora graminicola on Panicum (panicum) seed. Other measures: · Adding a phytosanitary certificate as a requirement for Raphanus sativus (radish) seeds for sowing.The full details of the proposed amendments can be found in the MPI Risk Management Proposal: Amendments to the Import Health Standard Seeds for Sowing (155.02.05).
MPI is reviewing the phytosanitary measures on the fresh lychee from Chinese Taipei to New Zealand pathway and are proposing to amend the cold treatment schedule for lychee imported from Chinese Taipei.This review comes following the detection of Bactrocera dorsalis on vapour heat treated fresh lychee from Chinese Taipei in 2021. The vapour heat treatment option for lychee from Chinese Taipei remains suspended while under review.