Draft Containment Standard for New Organisms held in Zoos

The draft Containment Standard for New Organisms held by Zoos is now available for public consultation and comment.

This Standard has been developed in close collaboration with the Environmental Risk Management Authority (ERMA) and the Zoo and Aquarium Association (ARAZPA).

The draft standard format is different from the current standard in that it is split into two documents - the standard and an accompanying reference document. The standard intends to clearly specify the containment outcomes that must be met. The reference document provides detail about how those outcomes can be met, approval procedures, and outlines actions that MAFBNZ can take. The reference document also includes some specific industry guidelines.

• Draft Containment Standard for New Organisms held by Zoos (952 KB)
• Reference document for the Containment Standard for New Organisms held by Zoos (771 KB)

Submissions on these draft documents should be forwarded to MAFBNZ by close of business on 9 April 2010. Depending on the results of consultation, it is anticipated that the new requirements will be in as soon as possible after consultation. MAFBNZ encourages respondents to forward comments electronically to the email address below. However, should you wish to forward submissions in writing, please send them to the following address:

Animal Imports & Exports Group
Biosecurity New Zealand
Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry
PO Box 2526
Wellington
NEW ZEALAND

Attention: Sally Aitken

Fax: +64 4 894 0733
Email: sally.aitken@maf.govt.nz

Page last updated: 25 February 2010