Proposed changes to the Import Health Standard: Aquatic Animal Products

New Zealand’s Ministry for Primary Industries

From 3 October to 24 October 2022, the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) invites comment on proposed changes to the Import Health Standard: Aquatic Animal Products that was issued on 11 May 2022.

Summary of the proposed changes

1. Redefining the ocean areas for importing fish from Australia.

2. Government-endorsed manufacturer's declaration as an alternative option to health certification for aquatic animal products.

3. Exporter's declaration as an alternative to health certification for aquatic animal products from Australia.

4. Schedules 4 and 6 have updated fish species list.

5. Removal of health certification requirement for fish imported for further processing in New Zealand.

6. Bill of lading as acceptable document for freezing duration calculation.

7. Inclusion of a new section for composite products (products containing a mix of aquatic and non-aquatic animal ingredients).

8. Inclusion of a new section for importing marine annelid products.

9. Rephrasing some clauses for added clarity.

The guidance document has been updated to include 2 new model templates:

1. Model government-endorsed manufacturer's declaration.
2. Model exporter's declaration: aquatic animal products from Australia.

Have your say... https://www.mpi.govt.nz/consultations/proposed-changes-to-the-import-health-standard-aquatic-animal-products/?utm_source=notification-email