Proposed guidelines for the issue of animal welfare export certificates
MAF invites your comments on proposed guidelines for the issue of animal welfare export certificates (AWEC).
The Animal Welfare Act 1999 sets out the matters the Director-General of MAF must have regard to in considering an application for an AWEC. It also provides for the Director-General to publish guidelines for the issue of AWECs that will provide a useful tool for making clear expectations about the type and level of information required from applicants.
To date, no guidelines have been published however this a second round of consultation. To view the analysis of submissions from the first round of consultation visit:
Submissions on the proposed guidelines can be posted or emailed to MAF by 25 August 2009:
- Animal Welfare Export Certificate Guidelines
Animal Welfare Directorate
MAF Biosecurity New Zealand
PO Box 2526
Wellington 6140
Email: animalwelfare@maf.govt.nz
Please be aware that MAF may be required to disclose some or all of the submissions on the guidelines if a request is received under the Official Information Act 1982. Please specify in your submission whether you, as an individual, would like your personal details removed in such an event.
Page last updated: 29 July 2009

