Official Assurance Programme
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Official Assurance Programme for Export of Live Animals and Germplasm
The revised Official Assurance Programme (OAP) - Requirements for Export of Live Animals and Germplasm
(1063 KB) became mandatory from 1 May 2009. Exporters are advised to familiarise themselves with this programme so that they are aware of the requirements that apply to them.
Issues Register- Official Assurance Programme
(245 KB)
Since the issuing of the new OAP, a number of questions have arisen about interpretations of various sections of the OAP. MAFBNZ has provided clarifications, and these are now recorded in the issues register.
Note: this is a living document and will be updated as issues are raised and clarified.
A complaints and appeals procedure can be downloaded here
(25 KB).
OAP Legal Notices:
- Animal Products (Requirements for Issue and Control of Official Assurances) Notice 2008
(341 KB) - Animal Products (Recognised Agencies and Persons Specifications) Notice 2008
(389 KB) - Animal Products (Export Requirements for Live Animals and Germplasm) Notice 2008
(799 KB)
Conflict of Interest Policy
The MAFBNZ Conflict of Interest policy and submissions summary are now available:
- MAFBNZ Conflict of Interest policy
(163 KB) - Questions and answers on managing conflicts of interest
(12 KB) - Quick links for case studies of examples of conflicts of interest
(17 KB) - Summary of submissions on draft "Conflict of Interest Policy"
(47 KB)
Page last updated: 6 May 2009


