Policy, Procedures, & Resources

Various policy statements that New Zealand uses to operate its notification authority and national enquiry point (SPS Contact Point) are contained in these policies.

SPS Contact Point Procedural Manual Link to PDF document (2091 KB)

A practical step-by-step guide for the efficient operation of the New Zealand SPS Contact Point.

Handbook for notifying to the WTO Link to PDF document (1288 KB)

Step-by-step guide for writing WTO notifications.

Templates for WTO notifications

Official WTO templates for writing WTO notifications. more >>

Balance in Trade Link to PDF document (740 KB) - 2009

A joint publication between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade and Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry to provide an understanding how the Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Agreement helps protect New Zealand's people, economy and environment while improving trade opportunities.

Page last updated: 7 August 2009