Progress Report on the Work Programme that began in July 2007

 

  • Completed or closed for other reasons
  • In Progress
  • Items on hold

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    Completed or closed for other reasons

    Name of request Country Who pays

    Fresh produce Litchi Litchi sinensis, Taiwan Taiwan External funding Completed Dec-07
    Fresh produce New Citrus spp., Citrus, Egypt Egypt External funding Closed from this work programme Transferred to existing mitigation work stream. Ongoing work with MFAT to resolve implementation issues.
    Fresh produce New Durio zibethinus, Durian, Thailand Thailand External funding Completed Apr-08
    Fresh produce review banana, Musa sp,Tonga Tonga (Pacific) NZ Govt Completed IHS completed in 2006, no further request this year
    Fresh produce Review Pyrus bretschneideri, Ya pear,China (adding a new province) China External funding Completed Sep-07
    Grain for processing, New, Processed Stock feed, ,All countries All countries NZ Govt Completed Completed ahead of schedule in May 2007
    Negotiated alternative import measures for garlic bulbs (for planting) ex Argentina Argentina NZ Govt Completed Aug-08
    New Crocodiles from Aus IHS Australia NZ Govt Completed  
    New IHS for scrap metal   NZ Govt Completed Sep-07
    Nursery stock Elephant Grass - Miscanthus sinensis x giganteus - a triploid hybrid - Tissue culture - nursery stock England, United Kingdom External funding Completed August 2008 Delay in issuing was due to testing / inspection difficulties.
    Nursery stock Elephant Grass - Miscanthus sinensis x giganteus - a triploid hybrid - Tissue culture - nursery stock England, United Kingdom External funding Completed August 2008 Delay in issuing was due to testing / inspection difficulties.
    Nursery stock Elephant Grass - Miscanthus sinensis x giganteus - Tissue culture material for production of growing on lines United Kindom, USA, Europe, Asia External funding Completed August 2008 Delay in issuing was due to testing / inspection difficulties.
    Nursery stock review Fragaria spp., Strawberry, All countries All countries NZ Govt Completed August 2008
    Oyster sperm (Crassostrea gigas) from Australia No Longer Required Australia NZ Govt Closed No longer required by requester.
    Review IHS for specified products for human consumption ( EDIPROIC.ALL )   NZ Govt Completed Jun-07
    Review of IHS measures for Solanum tissue culture ex Scotland UK NZ Govt Completed Aug-08
    Uncooked Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) from Vietnam, China, Brazil Indonesia & Thailand China and Brazil External funding Completed  

     

    In Progress (in alphabetical order)

    Name of Request
    		 Country
    		 Who Pays
    		 Expected IHS issue date Comment on Expected date Development phase @ October 2008 Comment on Development phase
    Biological IHSs   NZ Govt     Developing IHS Awaiting completion of facilities std before IHS can be issued.
    Blueberry - Vaccinium corymbosum - Fresh plant produce Chile External funding     Initiation Awaiting confirmation that still a priority for external funder.
    BNZ.GCFP.PHR Importation of grains / seeds for consumption, feed or processing   NZ Govt Sep-09 July 2008 interim amendment issued. Ongoing work Developing IHS  
    Budgerigars from various countries (should have been WiP) Various Countries External funding then NZ Govt     Risk Analysis Latest revised date for RA is 31 Dec 2008
    CF Cut flowers, Cut flowers, Specified countries in the Pacific Specified Countries (Pacific) NZ Govt Jul-09   Information gathering Rescheduled for next financial year. A proposal has been submitted to FAO for national consultants to prepare import proposals for all cut flowers and herbs from the NZ Govt and collect all the necessary information for import risk analysis
    Cut Flowers, all species, irradiation as a treatment, South Africa in particular   External funding/NZ Govt Jun-09   Information gathering  
    Dog & cat blood parasites/viruses   NZ Govt     Risk Analysis @ 20 October 2008: Combined with rabies work item. Redrafting following external peer review. No RA completion date provided.
    Equine embyros from the UK UK NZ Govt     Risk Analysis External peer review expected by Christmas. No RA completion date provided @ 20 Octoer 2008
    Forestry Bamboo / Willow / rattan   NZ Govt late 2009   Risk Analysis  
    Forestry Wood ware Review, all countries All countries NZ Govt June 2009 for low risk wooden articles. Late 2009 for general review Review consists of 2 components: 1. Low Risk Wooden Articles – completed in conjunction with Cargo Directorate (new initiative). 2. General review of IHS Risk Analysis Minor risk analysis input.
    Fresh produce Grapes - Fresh plant produce Mexico NZ Govt May-09   Implementation Issue resolved temporarily to allow grape imports for 1st year. Review of pest list and existing measures required. In last years imports there were some detections of venomous spiders.
    Fresh Produce Grapes China External funding     Risk Analysis Project plan developed and information gathering is in prgress. Hoping draft risk analysis for external peer review May 2009.
    Fresh produce New herbs various, Niue Niue (Pacific) NZ Govt Jul-09   Information gathering A proposal has been submitted to FAO for national consultants to prepare import proposals for all cut flowers and herbs from the NZ Govt and collect all the necessary information for import risk analysis.
    Fresh produce New lychee, Australia Australia NZ Govt Nov-08   Developing IHS The provisional IHS has been notified. People and organisations that made submissions have until 13 November to indicate whether they wish the standards to be reviewed by the independent panel.
    Fresh produce New stonefruit including cherries, Australia Australia NZ Govt 2009/2010 Hazard ID underway. Risk Analysis US stonefruit risk analysis still underway. Risk analysis will use some of USA work and full Australia RA will commence when USA RA completed.
    Fresh Produce New Irradiated longan from Australia Australia External funding     Developing IHS  
    Fresh Produce New Irradiated rambutna from Australia Australia External funding     Developing IHS  
    Fresh produce New Artocarpus spp, Breadfruit & jackfruit, Specified countries Specified Countries (Pacific) NZ Govt May-09   Developing IHS Currently collecting information for draft IHS for jackfruit from Fiji and Breadfruit from Cook Islands
    Fresh produce New Citrus reticulata, mandarin, Korea Korea External funding TBA   Risk Analysis RA expected by December 2008
    Fresh produce New Citrus spp., Specified countries in the Pacific Specified Countries (Pacific)- Samoa NZ Govt Feb-09   Developing IHS Currently drafting the IHS for citrus for Samoa, Lime for Cook Island, Mexican lime for New Caledonia
    Fresh produce New coconuts Cocos nucifera, Tuvalu Tuvalu (Pacific) NZ Govt Feb-09   Risk Analysis Completed Experts review for RA. Public consultation in November 2008
    Fresh produce New Cucurbita spp., Cucurbits, Specified countries in the Pacific Specified Countries (Pacific) NZ Govt     Information gathering Collecting of information for draft IHS for cucurbits from Fiji and chilli from Cook Islands
    Fresh produce New Prunus spp plum, apricot, nectarine, peach, USA (Northwest) (stonefruit) USA NZ Govt May-09   Risk Analysis Risk analysis under way.
    Fresh produce New Pyrus spp, pear, China, (pear spp other than ya pears) China External funding Mar-09   Risk Analysis Draft risk analysis for internal review November 2008
    Fresh Produce Onions China External funding   China has requested more time to comment on the draft risk analysis. Risk Analysis China has requested more time to comment on the draft risk analysis.
    Fresh produce Review banana Musa spp, Philippines Philippines NZ Govt Jun-09 Draft IHS in progress. Information gathering Awaiting pest risk assessment data on intercepted pests on banana from Ecuador and the Phillippines
    Fresh produce review citrus Citrus spp, USA USA NZ Govt Jun-09   Risk Analysis Delayed due to other priorities. Analysis of interception data on citrus from USA in progress.
    Fresh produce Review plum, Chile Chile NZ Govt Jun-09   Risk Analysis Waiting for the MAF pest risk assessment on plum pox virus to be updated and to specifically consider the likelihood on whether imported fruit is a pathway.
    Frozen lamb flank (flap), boneless; As per NZ Meat Guide - 3820 - Frozen, boneless; As per NZ Meat Guide-3820 USA NZ Govt Apr-09   Risk Analysis IHS consultation process identified that the Meat Risk Analysis on which the standard is based is out of date and doesn't cover all the currently listed OIE diseases. A gap analysis is being done and the IHS will be reconsulted. Meat Risk Analysis needs review.
    Honey Australia NZ Govt unknown affected by change to NZ legislation Developing IHS Review of science by independent review panel.
    Horse - Equus caballus - Embryos (in vivo), fresh and frozen Equine Australia NZ Govt     Risk Analysis External peer review expected by Christmas. No RA completion date provided @ 20 Octoer 2008
    Horses ex USA, Hong Kong   NZ Govt     Risk Analysis  
    Live cattle (bovine) EU, Australia, USA, Canada NZ Govt     Risk Analysis Latest revised date for RA is 31 Dec 2008
    Live sheep from Australia Australia NZ Govt     Risk Analysis Redrafting following external peer review. No RA completion date provided @ 20 October 2008.
    Lizard hatching eggs, Squamata Australia External funding ? IHS completed but implementation issues being worked through. Implementation IHS completed but not available on the internet. DoC has concerns about lizards being released into New Zealand. They prefer to restrict importation to zoos (containment).
    Marine fisheries products All Countries NZ Govt     Risk Analysis Strategy for what needs to be done and how to get there should be done by end of October. No RA completion date provided @ 20 October 2008.
    Metanaturals Organic Nitrogen 16-0-0 - Concentrated liquid fertiliser USA External funding     Risk Analysis If this is chicken fertiliser from USA and Netherlands, awaiting Brdr Stds advice whether further analysis rqd. No RA completion date.
    Moth risk analysis         Risk Analysis  
    New IHSs for bovine germplasm from various countries (review existing IHSs, n=8) Various Countries NZ Govt     Risk Analysis Latest revised date for RA is 31 Dec 2008
    New Primates from EU, USA, Canada, Singapore EU, USA, Canada & Singapore NZ Govt     Information gathering @ 20 October 2008 awaiting Australian risk analysis. No dates recorded
    New processed duck products from Australia Australia External funding Dec-08   Developing IHS Manual received. IHS almost ready.
    New processed poultry products from Australia Australia NZ Govt Dec-08 Awaiting biosecurity plan from AQIS to manage compartmentalisation measures required in the standard. Compartmentalisation is a very new concept. Developing IHS Waiting for last internal comment before issuing
    New processed turkey products from the UK and then EU UK, EC NZ Govt Feb-09 The IHS was about to be issued by there was an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza in one of the exporting farms. Risk Analysis Revising risk analysis on which standard based using urgent contingency resource. Scoping @ 20 October.
    Nursery stock Nursery Stock - new Tissue Culture standard Various NZ Govt 2009   Information gathering On the risk analysis work programme for 2008 /09.
    Nursery stock Nursery Stock General Conditions Various NZ Govt 2010   Risk Analysis To begin early November.
    Nursery stock New Wollemia nobilis, Wollemi pine, Australia Australia NZ Govt Tissue culture - November 2008 Bare-rooted plants - Late 2009 Draft schedule for tissue culture closes for public comments 20 Oct 08. Developing IHS IHS schedule for bare rooted plants to be developed. Schedule for tissue cultures issued 10 November 2008.
    Nursery stock Orchids (seedlings) Phaelenopsis spp BAPHIQ (Taiwan) NZ Govt Jun-09   Developing IHS Offshore pathway review completed May/June 2008 - findings of review presently being assessed. Next step is for Risk Analysis Group to review the pest list.
    Nursery stock review Malus spp., Apple, All countries All countries NZ Govt Late 2009   Risk Analysis Public consultation of risk analysis expected late Oct/Nov
    Nursery stock review Pyrus spp. All countries All countries NZ Govt TBA   Developing IHS Review will be based on work already completed as part of IDC testing manual and Pyrus offshore facility.
    Nursery stock review Ribes spp. All countries All countries NZ Govt Jun-09   Developing IHS IHS review will be based on work already completed as part of IDC testing manual and Ribes offshore facility.
    Nursery stock review Rosa spp. All countries All countries NZ Govt June 2009. Review of association with P. ramorum. Developing IHS Linked to update of P. ramorum host list.
    Nursery stock review Rubus spp. All countries All countries NZ Govt Early 2009   Developing IHS Review has been based on requirements for offshore facilities.
    Parrot eggs   External funding then NZ Govt     Risk Analysis Redrafting following external peer review. No RA completion date provided @ 20 October 2008.
    Pig semen Australia, USA, Norway NZ Govt     Risk Analysis External peer review expected by Christmas. No RA completion date provided @ 20 Octoer 2008
    Pig semen Canada, EU       Risk Analysis  
    Pigeons from various countries Various Countries External funding then NZ Govt     Risk Analysis Target completion date for risk analysis is 31 December 2008.
    Plant products Dried foliage, All countries All countries NZ Govt Feb-09 In development. Developing IHS Ongoing. IHS framework to cover all miscellaneous low risk plant products not currently included in standards
    Porcine - Sus scrofa - Semen United Kingdom NZ Govt     Risk Analysis  
    Rabies dogs and cats   NZ Govt     Risk Analysis @ 20 October 2008: work item combined with dog and cat blood parasite and viruses. Redrafting following external peer review. No RA completion date provided .
    Raspberry, Blackberry - Rubus spp - Fresh plant produce Chile External funding     Initiation Awaiting confirmation that still a priority for external funder.
    Review & simplify EU IHSs EU NZ Govt Apr-09 Amalgamating all EU IHSs into one. Will reduce non-conformances in the future. Developing IHS Will require a good implementation plan to help stakeholders and border staff to work with the new standard.
    Review All Poultry chicken Hatching Eggs IHS (n=6) all countries All countries NZ Govt Apr-09   Risk Analysis Latest RA completion date 30 Dec 2008
    Review egg product IHS (various countries) and new application for egg products from the USA USA NZ Govt Jul-09   Developing IHS RA signed off.
    Review IHS for fish food/fish bait from all countries All countries NZ Govt Jan-09   Risk Analysis Strategy for what needs to be done and how to get there should be done by end of October. No RA completion date provided @ 20 October 2008.
    Review IHS for ornamental fish & marine invertebrates - assessment of marines   NZ Govt     Risk Analysis @ 20 Oct, Review of submissions and supplementary assessment of risk and option for management complete. Yet to decide where to from here.
    Review IHSs for hides, skins   NZ Govt Apr-09   Developing IHS  
    Review measures for PRRS in IHSs for pig meat products   NZ Govt     Developing IHS Review of submissions in progress.
    Review Passerines from UK IHS UK NZ Govt Apr-09   Risk Analysis Draft RA to consultation early 2009
    Review Pyrus         Developing IHS  
    Rose devitalisation         Developing IHS  
    Salmon from Chile (2) Chile NZ Govt Dec-08 Stakeholders have expressed concern about the effectiveness of the biosecurity system in Chile. Developing IHS  
    Samples for evaluation - meat products, salmon offal, dairy products, egg products, hides and skins, faecal samples, tallow, bone meal, blood meal, fish meal Countries specified in various IHS NZ Govt Jan-09   Developing IHS  
    Scrapie   NZ Govt     Risk Analysis 20 October RA being drafted.
    Sea containers   NZ Govt     Project in progress MAFBNZ strategic project covering more than revision of import health standard.
    Seed for sowing 155.02.05 Importation of Seed for Sowing - Various NZ Govt Sep-09 Interim amendment completed Dec 07. Ongoing work Developing IHS  
    Seed for sowing Lolium (Rye grass) , all countries All countries NZ Govt Sep-09   Risk Analysis Risk analysis expected to be completed Feb 09
    Seed for sowing Review Capsicum spp., Sweet pepper, Specified countries Specified Countries NZ Govt     Risk Analysis Medium priority, under review
    Seed for sowing Review Festuca spp., Fescue, All countries All countries NZ Govt Sep-09   Risk Analysis Risk analysis expected to be completed Feb 09
    Seed for sowing Review Ribes spp. All countries All countries NZ Govt Dec-08   Developing IHS Testing manual developed by IDC
    Seed for sowing Review Rubus spp. All countries All countries NZ Govt Mar-09   Developing IHS Testing manual developed by IDC. Progressing
    Seed for sowing Review, Lycopersicon spp., Tomato, Specified countries Specified Countries NZ Govt Dec-08 High priority Information gathering Presently seeking information from Australia on risks posed by PSTVd
    Sheep germplasm Australia South Africa, Argentina & UK NZ Govt     Risk Analysis  
    SP New country specific Phaseolus (a type of bean) Australia Australia NZ Govt Mar-09   Risk Analysis RA due September 2008
    SP New country specific Phaseolus (a type of bean) Canada Canada NZ Govt Mar-09   Risk Analysis RA is at external review stage
    SP New country specific Phaseolus (a type of bean) United States USA NZ Govt Mar-09   Risk Analysis Will be based on RA on beans for consumption which is at expert review stage. Will require additional and thorough decision documents
    SP New country specific Vicia (bean, vetch) (bean, vetch) Canada Canada NZ Govt Mar-09   Risk Analysis Will be based on RA on beans for consumption which is at expert review stage. Will require additional and thorough decision documents
    SP New country specific Vicia (bean, vetch) Australia Australia NZ Govt Mar-09   Risk Analysis Will be based on RA on beans for consumption which is at expert review stage. Will require additional and thorough decision documents
    SP New country specific Vicia (bean, vetch) United States USA NZ Govt Mar-09   Risk Analysis RA due September 2008. Will require additional and thorough decision documents.
    SP New country specific Vigna (bean) Australia Australia NZ Govt Mar-09   Risk Analysis Will be based on RA on beans for consumption which is at expert review stage. Will require additional and thorough decision documents
    SP New country specific Vigna (bean) Canada Canada NZ Govt Mar-09   Risk Analysis RA due September 2008. Will require additional and thorough decision documents.
    SP New country specific Vigna (bean) United States USA NZ Govt Mar-09   Risk Analysis Will be based on RA on beans for consumption which is at expert review stage. Will require additional and thorough decision documents
    Strawberry - Fragaria x ananassa - Fresh plant produce Chile External funding     Initiation Awaiting confirmation that still a priority for external funder.
    Uncooked Basa (Pangasius hypopthalmus) from Vietnam Vietnam External funding Jan-09   Developing IHS About to go for consultation.
    Vehicles   NZ Govt Apr-09   Project in progress MAFBNZ strategic project covering more than revision of import health standard.
    Vessels including 1) bio-hull fouling 2) hitch hiker pests   NZ Govt 1/7/2009 for yacht bio hull fouling Commercial ships, fishing boats, slow movers and also the terrestrial hitch hiker pests TBA All vessls research data delivery then risk analysis using it. Now taking segmented approach: yachts, commercial, slow movers and fishing boats. Regulatory approach being reconsidered. Fish boats additional research required. Vessel interim std implementation delayed - IT system needed - proposal in process. Hitchhiker / terrestrial pests - risk analysis to advise. Risk Analysis Hitch hikers project started, ToR drafted and Organism ID in progress. No dates @ 20 October.
    Yak germplasm Countries specified in current cattle germplasm IHS NZ Govt     Risk Analysis  
    Zoo Marsupial and Monotremes - Order Monotremata and Marsupialia Australia NZ Govt     Risk Analysis Initiation phase, decision how to proceed.
    Zoo rhinoceros   NZ Govt     Risk Analysis 20 October RA being drafted.

     

    Items on hold




    		Expected IHS issue date Comment Development phase @ October 2008 Comment
    Seed for sowing Review Secale spp. All countries All countries NZ Govt     On hold  
    Seed for sowing Review Sorghum spp. All countries All countries NZ Govt     On hold  
    Fresh produce Review taro, Fiji & all other PICs Fiji & all other PIC (Pacific) NZ Govt 2009   On hold Awaiting decision on how to progress this request following change in New Zealand's legislation.
    Fresh produce New mango Mangifera indica, Vietnam Vietnam External funding Jun-09   On hold Is going to be used as a case study for MAFBNZ strategic project including IHS throughput.
    Fresh produce New longan, Australia Australia NZ Govt 2009   On hold At Australia's request will now only be completed after stonefruit from Australia (but priority for NZ import industry). Explore timing after completion of Australian lychees.
    Fresh produce New rambutan, Australia Australia NZ Govt 2009   On hold At Australia's request will now only be completed after stonefruit from Australia (but priority for NZ import industry). Explore timing after completion of Australian lychees.
    Cattle - Bovine - In-vitro embryos by transvaginal oocyte recovery EU (Netherlands, Ireland) and Australia NZ Govt     On hold On hold. Discussions continuing re sourcing embryos from animals at slaughter.
    Zoo Rodents - Order Rodentia U.K. and Australia NZ Govt     On hold On hold, RA phase.
    King Penguin - Aptenodytes patagonica - Live Birds Australia External funding     On hold On hold pending clarification re funding and also awaiting imports into Australia from USA.
    Gentoo Penguins - Pygoscelis papua - Live birds Australia External funding     On hold On hold pending clarification re funding and also awaiting imports into Australia from USA.
    Llamas and alpacas   NZ Govt     On hold On hold, Risk analysis phase
    Leptospitosis review   NZ Govt     On hold On hold, Risk analysis phaise

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