Archived Consultation Documents

Below are consultation documents that are no longer open for comment. The review & analysis of submissions as well as the final version of the document will be shown if available.

TitleSupporting DocumentsClosing Date
Standards
Consultation on the Revised MAFBNZ Export Certification Standard Technical Requirements: Registered Certification Mark (ISPM 15)   30 October 2009
Review of the MAF Biosecurity Export Certification Standards for Forestry Organisations   12 October 2009
Discussion Documents
Proposed guidelines for the issue of animal welfare export certificates   25 August 2009
Review of the Undaria Commercial Harvest Policy: Discussion Document   31 July 2009
Export Laboratory Programme (ELP) Live Animals: Requirements for export of live animals and germplasm   12 June 2009
Import Health Standards
Draft IHS for Pig Meat and Pig Meat Products from Finland or Sweden   09 November 2009
Draft IHS for Wood Packaging Material from All Countries Review of submissions Link to PDF document (56 KB) 05 October 2009
Proposed IHS amendment for Fish Food and Fish Bait from all Countries   3 August 2009
Draft IHS for Specified Processed Bee Products   03 July 2009
Draft IHS for Shelf-stable Spray Dried Egg Powders or Egg Crystals from specified countries Review of submissions Link to PDF document (87 KB) 26 June 2009
Proposed draft Import Health Standard for Sea Containers Review of submissions Link to PDF document (91 KB) 19 June 2009
Draft IHS: Imported Vehicles and Machinery Review of submissions Link to PDF document (389 KB)
Guidance Document Link to PDF document (170 KB)
19 June 2009
Draft IHS for Ornamental Fish and Marine Invertebrates from all countries   05 June 2009
Proposed IHS amendment for BNZ-PAFP-IMPRT Processed animal feeds of plant origin Review of submissions Link to PDF document (27 KB) 27 April 2009
Draft IHS for Sheep Meat for Human Consumption from the USA   7 April 2009
Draft Import Health Standard for Alpacas and Llamas from Australia   17 March 2009
Draft IHS for Cervine Semen and Cervine Embryos from Great Britain   17 March 2009
Draft IHS Schedule: Rubus spp. Nursery Stock from All Countries Review of submissions Link to PDF document (57 KB) 6 March 2009
Updated requirements for Persea spp nursery stock from all countries   20 February 2009
Updated requirements for Vaccinium spp nursery stock from all countries   20 February 2009
Proposed IHS amendment: Coco peat and Coir Fibre products Review of submissions Link to PDF document (41 KB)
17 February 2009
Draft IHS for the Importation of Fertilisers and Growing Media of Plant Origin   2 February 2009
Risk Analysis
Draft Import Risk Analysis: Tasmanian devils (Sarcophilus harrisii/ Sarcophilus laniarius) from Australia Final risk analysis Link to PDF document (384 KB) 07 October 2009
Draft Import Risk Analysis: Pig semen from Australia, the USA, Canada, the European Union, and Norway   07 October 2009
Draft Import Risk Analysis: Psittacine Hatching Eggs   24 September 2009
Review of submissions and supplementary draft RA - freshwater / marine ornamental fish, marine molluscs and crustaceans   14 September 2009
Draft Import Risk Analysis: Pears (Pyrus bretschneideri, Pyrus pyrifolia, and Pyrus sp. nr. communis) fresh fruit from China Review of submissions Link to PDF document (478 KB)
Final risk analysis Link to PDF document (2768 KB)
10 September 2009
Draft Import Risk Analysis: Table grapes (Vitis vinifera) from China Review of submissions Link to PDF document (237 KB)
Final risk analysis Link to PDF document (1721 KB)
07 September 2009
Draft Import Risk Analysis: White Rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) from Australia   04 September 2009
Draft Import Risk Analysis: Equine germplasm from Australia, Canada, the European Union and the USA   04 September 2009
Draft Import Risk Analysis: Onions (Allium cepa Liliaceae) Fresh Bulbs for Consumption from China   31 July 2009
Draft Import Risk Analysis: Cats (Felis catus), dogs (Canis familiaris) and canine semen from all countries Review of submissions Link to PDF document (685 KB)
Final risk analysis Link to PDF document (1345 KB)
17 July 2009
Draft Import Risk Analysis for the importation of Pigeons from Australia Review of submissions Link to PDF document (373 KB)
Final risk analysis Link to PDF document (808 KB)
26 June 2009
Import Risk Analysis: Fresh Stonefruit from Idaho, Oregon and Washington (USA)   2 March 2009
Import Risk Analysis: Budgerigars (Melopsittacus undulatus) from the United Kingdom Review of submissions Link to PDF document (298 KB)
Final risk analysis Link to PDF document (569 KB)
27 February 2009
Import Risk Analysis: Fresh Coconut (Cocos nucifera) from Tuvalu   9 January 2009
Transitional Facility Standards
     
TitleSupporting DocumentsClosing Date
Discussion Documents
Collecting Statistics on the use of Animals in Research, Testing and Teaching Review of submissions Link to PDF document (72 KB) 7 November 2008
Consultation Feedback the Draft Biosecurity Surveillance Strategy Review of submissions Link to PDF document (223 KB)
5 November 2008
Proposed Changes to Ruminant Protein Regulations Analysis of submissions Link to PDF document (243 KB)
31 October 2008
Proposal to prohibit the sale and use of rodent glueboard traps Review of submissions Link to PDF document (241 KB)
31 October 2008
Salmonids for Human Consumption from Specified Countries   17 October 2008
Revised Official Assurance Programme (OAP) Live Animals and Germplasm, and MAFBNZ Conflicts of Interest Policy   1 August 2008
National Animal Identification and Tracing Implementation Document   1 August 2008
Process for independent review of the scientific evidence supporting a draft Import Health Standard under section 22A of the Biosecurity Act 1993   13 June 2008
Import Health Standards
Draft Import Health Standard for Horses from Australia Review of Submissions Link to PDF document (200 KB) 23 December 2008
Draft IHS for Processed Tilapia and Catfish for Human Consumption from Vietnam Review of Submissions Link to PDF document (399 KB)
12 December 2008
Wollemia nobilis nursery stock from Australia   17 September 2008
Zoo Primates from Australia and The United Kingdom Review of submissions Link to PDF document (301 KB) 29 August 2008
Proposed amendment to the IHS for citrus fruit from Australia: revision of the conditions for cold disinfestation   11 August 2008
Frozen Boneless Sheep Meat for Human Consumption from the United States of America   8 August 2008
Shelf-stable petfoods containing animal products   8 August 2008
Revised Draft Standard for the Importation of Coco Peat and Coir Fibre Products   2 July 2008
IHS's (various) for Pig Meat and Pig Meat Products Review of submissions Link to PDF document (2934 KB)
Bridging document advising changes to draft pig meat IHS Link to PDF document (131 KB)
15 June 2008
Importation of Coco Peat and Coir Fibre Products   11 June 2008
Specified Processed Freshwater Fish for Human Consumption from Specified Countries   19 March 2008
Crocodilia and Crocodilia Hatching Eggs from Australia   12 March 2008
Horses from Australia Review of submissions Link to PDF document (427 KB)
Final Standard Link to PDF document (79 KB)
10 March 2008
Fresh Fruit Durian (Durio zibethinus), from Thailand   29 February 2008
Importation of specified Processed Poultry meat Products for Human Consumption from Australia Review of Submissions Link to PDF document (638 KB)
28 January 2008
Risk Analysis
Fresh Citrus Fruit (7 species) from Samoa Review of submissions Link to PDF document (223 KB)
Final risk analysis Link to PDF document (1059 KB)
19 September 2008
Live sheep and goats from Australia Review of submissions Link to PDF document (235 KB)
Final risk analysis Link to PDF document (498 KB)
12 September 2008
Cattle germplasm from all countries Review of submissions
Final risk analysis Link to PDF document (781 KB)
12 September 2008
Cattle from Australia, Canada, the European Union and the United States of America Review of submissions
Final risk analysis Link to PDF document (916 KB)
12 September 2008
Hatching eggs from chickens (Gallus gallus) from the EU, Canada, USA and Australia Review of submissions Link to PDF document (728 KB)
Final risk analysis Link to PDF document (628 KB)
29 August 2008
Specified members of the Order: Squamata from government-approved zoological collections in Australia Review of submissions Link to PDF document (76 KB)
Final risk analysis Link to PDF document (335 KB)
7 July 2008
Egg powders from all countries Review of submissions Link to PDF document (213 KB)
Final risk analysis Link to PDF document (315 KB)
2 July 2008
Draft Import Risk Analysis: Fresh litchi fruit (Litchi chinensis) from Australia Review of submissions Link to PDF document (619 KB)
Final risk analysis Link to PDF document (985 KB)
30 May 2008
Draft Import Risk Analysis: Frozen, skinless and boneless fillet meat of Pangasius spp. fish from Vietnam for human consumption Review of submissions Link to PDF document (669 KB)
Final risk analysis Link to PDF document (311 KB)
30 April 2008
Pest risk analysis for six moth species: lessons for the biosecurity system on managing hitchhiker organisms   30 April 2008
Hides and skins from specified animals Review of submissions Link to PDF document (342 KB)
Final risk analysis Link to PDF document (1150 KB)
15 February 2008
Fish Food Review of submissions Link to PDF document (239 KB) 15 February 2008
Transitional Facility Standards
General Facilities for Holding, Inspection, Processing or Treatment of Uncleared Goods Review of Submissions Link to PDF document (975 KB) 16 May 2008
Facility Standard for Low Security Farm Animal Transitional Facilities Review of Submissions Link to PDF document (95 KB) 4 April 2008
TitleSupporting DocumentsClosing Date
Codes of Welfare
Animal Welfare (Dogs) Draft Code of Welfare   1 November 2007
Discussion Documents
Managing and Controlling the Risk to the Marine Environment from Ballast Water Discharges Summary & Analysis of Submissions Link to PDF document (244 KB)
International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments Link to PDF document (192 KB)
21 December 2007
Joint decision-making and resourcing for readiness and incursion responses Summary of Submissions Link to PDF document (271 KB)
Information Pamphlet Link to PDF document (553 KB)
14 December 2007
Cooked Duck Meat From Australia Review of submissions Link to PDF document (1285 KB) 2007
Standard - Requirements for Vessels Arriving in New Zealand Link to PDF document (550 KB) Review of submissions Link to PDF document (113 KB) 31 July 2007
Proposal to regulate the sale and use of specified leg hold traps Review of submissions 8 June 2007
Funding Review of Plant and Forestry Exports   20 April 2007
Funding Review of Live Animal and Germplasm Exports Review of submissions 9 February 2007
Facilities for Microorganisms and Tissue Cultures: 2007   2007
Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) virus in pig meat Review of submissions Link to PDF document (823 KB)
Rewiev of submissions - Appendices Link to PDF document (1207 KB)
2007
Vehicle and Machinery Review of submissions Link to PDF document (1527 KB) 2007
Import Health Standards
Fragaria (Strawberry) Nursery Stock from All Countries   28 November 2007
Miscanthus spp. plants in vitro, from the United Kingdom and United States of America   2 November 2007
Canine Semen from Australia Review of submissions Link to PDF document (901 KB) 11 October 2007
Frozen Canine Semen from Specified Countries Review of submissions Link to PDF document (928 KB)
Final standard
11 October 2007
Fresh Fruit Lychee (Litchi chinensis), from Taiwan   17 September 2007
Roquefort Cheese for Human Consumption from the European Community Link to PDF document (284 KB) Final Standard 2007
Draft IHS for turkey meat and turkey meat products from the UK Review of submissions Link to PDF document (127 KB) 21 February 2007
Policy Documents
Policy for Responding to Pests and Diseases Policy for MAF’s Responses to Risk Organisms Link to PDF document (1646 KB) 14 December 2007
Risk Analysis
Frozen, skinless and boneless fillet meat of Oreochromis spp. from China or Brazil for human consumption Review of submissions Link to PDF document (185 KB)
Final Risk Analysis Link to PDF document (846 KB)
23 November 2007
Crocodilia from Australia Import Risk Analysis Link to PDF document (170 KB) 14 November 2007
Miscanthus (Poaceae) plants in vitro from the United Kingdom and USA   2 November 2007
Litchi chinensis (Litchi) Fresh Fruit from Taiwan Final risk analysis Link to PDF document (1086 KB) 17 September 2007
Wollemia nobilis (Wollemi Pine) Araucariaceae Nursery Stock from Australia   31 August 2007
Vehicle and Machinery Import Risk Analysis Link to PDF document (1520 KB)
Used Vehicle Monitoring Survey Link to PDF document (1846 KB)
Used Vehicle Videoscopic Trial Link to PDF document (1662 KB)
Letter to Stakeholders from the Director of Pre clearance of 12 June 2007 Link to PDF document (112 KB)
Cost Benefit Analysis prepared by NZIER on 6 June 2007 Link to PDF document (452 KB)
30 April 2007
TitleSupporting DocumentsClosing Date
Discussion Documents
General Facilities for Holding, Inspection, Processing or Treatment of Uncleared Goods: Requirements for Facilities and Operators Link to PDF document (718 KB) Review of Submissions Link to PDF document (587 KB) 22 December 2006
Draft Testing Protocol for Medicago sativa (Lucerne/Alfalfa) Review of Submissions Link to PDF document (249 KB)
Final Standard
2006
Sheep and Goat Genetic Material Review of Submissions Link to PDF document (587 KB) 2006
Technical Advisory Group Assesment of National Pest Plant Accord Species   10 February 2006
A Biosecurity Science, Research and Technology Strategy for New Zealand Questionaire for submission Link to Word document (244 KB)
Final Strategy Link to PDF document (1477 KB)
2006
Revisions of Plant Export Certification Standards System Overview and Requirements Link to PDF document (265 KB)
IVA Requirements Link to PDF document (181 KB)
Organisation Requirements Link to PDF document (193 KB)
Technical Requirements: Phytosanitary Inspection Link to PDF document (105 KB)
Review of Submissions
Final Standards
2006
Quarantine Facilities for Plants 2006 Link to PDF document (1805 KB)   2006
Import Health Standards
Importation into New Zealand of ornamental fish and marine invertebrates Review of Submissions Link to PDF document (279 KB)
Final Standard
15 September 2006
Fresh Fruit/Vegetables Squash and Butternut, (Cucurbita maxima and Cucurbita moschata) from Tonga Link to PDF document (471 KB)   2006
Freshwater Prawns (Macrobrachium rosenbergii) from Hawaii Review of Submissions Link to PDF document (525 KB)
Final Standard
2006
New Zealand origin sheep meat, sheep meat products and casings for human consumption from Australia and the United States Link to PDF document (55 KB) Final Standard 2006
Bovine Semen from Switzerland Link to PDF document (496 KB) Final Standard 2006
Zoo Antelope from Singapore Link to PDF document (489 KB) Final Standard 2006
Risk Analysis
Cooked Duck Meat From Australia Review of submissions 27 October 2006
Freshwater Prawns (Macrobrachium rosenbergii) from Hawaii Review and analysis of submissions Link to PDF document (525 KB) 2006
Passerine hatching eggs from the European Union Link to PDF document (1071 KB) Review of submissions:
MAF received only one submission on this risk analysis. As that submission was in agreement with the risk management measures recommended in the risk analysis, no review of submissions was prepared.
2006
Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) virus in pig meat Link to PDF document (626 KB) Review of submissions 2006
TitleSupporting DocumentsClosing Date
Discussion Documents
Honey Bee Products Review of Submissions Link to PDF document (4723 KB) 2005
Import Health Standard Funding and Management System Review of Submissions
Final System
24 June 2005
Future Funding of Biosecurity Services Review of Submissions Link to PDF document (249 KB) 2005
Draft system for auditing compliance with the import health standard for sea containers from all countries Review of Submissions Link to PDF document (129 KB) 2005
Import Health Standards
Seed for sowing of Zea mays Link to PDF document (1190 KB) Review of Submissions Link to PDF document (53 KB)
Final Standard Link to PDF document (504 KB)
2005
Seed for processing of Cannabis sativa Link to PDF document (379 KB) Final Standard Link to PDF document (646 KB) (see Cannabis sativa) 2005
Seed for sowing of Cannabis sativa Link to PDF document (276 KB) Final Standard Link to PDF document (1589 KB) (see Cannabis sativa) 2005
Fresh Fruit/Vegetables Citrus, (Citrus spp) from the Arab Republic of Egypt Link to PDF document (257 KB)   2005
Fresh Fruit/Vegetables Lychee, (Litchi chinensis) from Thailand Link to PDF document (283 KB) Final Standard Link to PDF document (313 KB) 2005
Fresh Fruit/Vegetables Papaya, (Carica papaya) from Australia Link to PDF document (254 KB) Final Standard Link to PDF document (209 KB) 2005
Specified bee products from all countries Link to PDF document (341 KB) Review of Submissions Link to PDF document (1253 KB) 2005
Specified bee products from pacific island countries Link to PDF document (174 KB) Review of Submissions Link to PDF document (1253 KB) 2005
Risk Analysis
Sheep and Goat Genetic Material Link to PDF document (915 KB)   2005
Ornamental Fish Link to PDF document (843 KB)   2005
TitleSupporting DocumentsClosing Date
Discussion Documents
Juvenile yellowtail kingfish from Spencer Gulf Aquaculture, South Australia Review of Submissions Link to PDF document (1782 KB) 2004
Support Information Systems for Animal Tracing Link to PDF document (590 KB) Review of Submissions Link to PDF document (590 KB) 30 April 2004
Import Health Standards
Draft import health standard BNZ-NPP-HUMAN Review of Submissions Link to PDF document (65 KB)
Final Standard Link to PDF document (344 KB)
2004
Draft import health schedule for nursery stock of Persea Review of Submissions Link to PDF document (136 KB)
Final Standard Link to PDF document (933 KB)
2004
Draft import health schedules for nursery stock of Prunus Review of Submissions Link to PDF document (26 KB)
Final Standard Link to PDF document (933 KB)
2004
Risk Analysis
Honey Bee Products Risk Analysis Link to PDF document (2003 KB) 2004
Pinewood Nematode (Bursaphelenchus xylophilus) Pest Risk Analysis Link to PDF document (4958 KB) 2004
TitleSupporting DocumentsClosing Date
Discussion Documents
Border Control for Genetically Modified (GM) Seeds Link to PDF document (68 KB) Summary of Submissions Link to PDF document (72 KB) 28 June 2002

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