Animal Products (Specifications for Products Intended for Human Consumption)...
MPI is seeking feedback on the proposed amendments to this Notice which applies to risk management programme operators and others involved in processing animal products for human consumption under the...
View ArticleApples to China – coolstores
Last updated: 31 March 2016Coolstore nameRegionAlpha codeEligible fromApollo Apples (2014) LimitedHawkes BayA5618/09/2015BOSTOCK NEW ZEALAND LIMITEDHawkes BayJBPendingCamelot Fresh...
View ArticleSurveillance programmes
Why we do itRoutine surveillance ensures New Zealand is aware of which pests or diseases (organisms) are here and which are not. This knowledge serves 3 vital functions.1. Assuring trade partners that...
View ArticlePipfruit to the USA USDA facilities
Last updated: 3 March 2016Organisation pest proofing approved for 2016Organisation nameSite NameContact NameOrganisation AddressUSDA sampling IQPUSDA sampling ICSUSDA Standard SamplingUSDA Transfer/...
View ArticleSteps to importing
Importer responsibilities and alertsFood can'tcannot be sold that is unsafe, unfit for human consumption, or contaminated. It's your responsibility as an importer to ensure that all legal requirements...
View ArticleWine & beverages
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...
View ArticleOnion exports – registered growers – SGS 2015–16
Updated 4Updated 1 March 2016 NameProduction site no.Pest survey dateSurvey status (countries other than Australia)Survey status (Australia)A.H.A H Gorn & Sons Ltd15 218...
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MPI enlists support in hunt for pest weed
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is asking farmers and growers of arable crops to look out for a highly invasive pest weed that has appeared on a handful of South Island properties.Velvetleaf,...
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Velvetleaf
Background Velvetleaf found in the south Velvetleaf has been discovered on a small number of North Canterbury and Central Otago properties. MPI is investigating how it got there and how widespread it...
View ArticlePotato – registered growers – SGS 2015–16
2014 – 2015 Potato Compliance Programme - Registered Growers - SGS'Site Status' Definition:Compliant: Production site compliant with survey requirements. Post harvest requirements will be verified by...
View ArticleFresh fruit & vegetables
Importer responsibilities'Food' includes ingredients and anything to be mixed or added to food. No food can be sold if it is unsafe, unfit for human consumption, or contaminated. Food importers have...
View ArticleMPI reminds consumers to take care when drinking raw milk
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is reminding consumers to take care when drinking raw unpasteurised milk.MPI Director Animal & Animal Products Matthew Stone says raw milk is considered a...
View ArticleGrains, seeds & nuts
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...
View ArticleHoney & bee products
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...
View ArticleDairy
Legal obligations'Food' includes edible products, 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...
View ArticleEggs
Avian influenza outbreaksImportant information was issued on 20 January 2016 about recent avian influenza outbreaks in some countries.For more information refer to the Import Health...
View ArticleNew Zealand hosts global fisheries compliance workshop
Media conference11.30am, 7 March, the Langham Hotel, 83 Symonds Street, AucklandClose to 200 delegates from 60 countries are meeting in Auckland next week (7-11 March) to discuss the latest tactics in...
View ArticleMeat
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...
View ArticlePork
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...
View ArticlePoultry
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...
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