Avian influenza outbreaks
Important information was issued on 20 January 201626 November 2015 about recent avian influenza outbreaks in some countries.
For more information refer to the Import Health Standard:
Legal obligations
Food includes ingredients and anything to be mixed or added to food. No food can be sold if it's unsafe, unfit for human consumption, or contaminated. Food importers have legal obligations under the:
- Biosecurity Act 1993
- Animal Products Act 1999
- Agricultural Compounds and Veterinary Medicines Act 1997
- Food Act 1981 and Food Act 2014, as it comes into force, and related legislation
- Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code.
Importers must also meet other New Zealand food standards, including the Food (Importer General Requirements) Standard and the Food (Importer Listing) Standard.
Browse all food legislation related to eggs and egg products
Who to contact
If you have questions about:
- biosecurity requirements or meeting import health standards, email animal.imports@mpi.govt.nz
- food safety requirements, email info@mpi.govt.nz .