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).

• Guidelines for the Issue of Animal Welfare Export Certificates (258 KB)

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:

• AWEC Guidelines - Analysis of Submissions (160 KB)

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