Draft IHS for importing natural sausage casings
Consultation Update – 22 July 2016Final IHSThe final import health standard (IHS) was issued 10 August 2016.Import Health Standard: Natural Sausage CasingsGuidance Document: Natural Sausage CasingsRisk...
View ArticleLivestock slaughter statistics
Upcoming releases25th of each month or closest following working day.Livestock slaughter statistics for sheep, cattle, goats, horses, and pigsNote:there is a 1 month lag between the data being...
View ArticleHistoric genetically modified seed import incidents
Historic GM incidentsThe Ministry for Primary Industries' (MPI's) predecessor agencies – the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) and its division Biosecurity New Zealand – dealt with a number of...
View ArticleCut flowers and foliage – indoor growers
Last updated: 1110 August 2016MPI registered production site numberGrower nameCrop/habitatPest survey compliant dateExpiry dateA002Jacko's PlaceOrchids, enclosed greenhouse4/08/20164/08/2017A003West...
View ArticleProposed amendments to kiwifruit export regulations
Update – 11 August 2016Cabinet has agreed to changes to the Kiwifruit Export Regulations 1999 in relation to:Zespri share ownership: Changes to enable Zespri to set rules about maximum shareholding and...
View ArticleRegional growth studies
Reports releasedThe Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) and the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) are leading a programme, along with regional stakeholders, to evaluate...
View ArticleBiosecurity 2025: Proposals for a direction statement for biosecurity in New...
Have your sayYou are invited to provide comments on proposals for a Biosecurity 2025 direction statement for New Zealand, to replace the existing biosecurity strategy – Tiakina Aotearoa: Protect New...
View ArticleBiosecurity 2025
Consultation on Biosecurity 2025Between 26 July and 9 September 2016, MPI is consulting on the Biosecurity 2025 discussion document.The document outlines proposals for what might be in a Biosecurity...
View ArticlePotato – registered growers – SGS 2015–16
2014–2015 Potato Compliance Programme - Registered Growers - SGS2016–2017 Potato Compliance Programme - Registered Growers - SGS'Site Status' Definition:Compliant: Production site compliant with survey...
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Pea weevil
Ban on growing peas in Wairarapa areaFrom 4pm 27 July 2016 to July 2018, green and sugar snap peas cannot be grown in the Wairarapa area up to Pahiatua.This ban applies to both home vegetable gardens...
View Article2013 Review of Sustainability measures and management controls for fishstocks
Minister's Decisions on 2013 Sustainability RoundReview of sustainability measures, deemed value rates and other management controls for the 2013/14 fishing yearThe Minister for Primary Industries has...
View ArticleBiosecurity 2025 public meeting dates
Biosecurity – it's everyone's business. Join the conversation.The Ministry for Primary Industries will be holding 6 hui and public meetings around the country during August and September, to give New...
View ArticleRequirements
Agricultural Compounds and Veterinary Medicines Act 1997 - NZ Legislation websiteAgricultural Compounds and Veterinary Medicines (Exemptions and Prohibited Substances) Regulations 2011 - NZ Legislation...
View ArticleForms & templates
Application for approval to import incorrectly labelled productsBiosecurity clearance of ACVMs application formClass determination guidelineClass determination request formDeclaration: Imported product...
View ArticleFees & charges
Fees varyIf there is a set fee for a service, it is listed on the application form. However, most ACVM fees can only be estimated because the amount of time involved varies. To get an idea of the...
View ArticleSteps to importing
Who to contactIf you have any questions about importing agricultural chemicals, email approvals@mpi.govt.nzFor questions about biosecurity clearance of agricultural chemicals, email...
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Agricultural compounds & veterinary medicines
Importing veterinary medicinesVeterinary medicine products help prevent, treat, or control diseases or conditions in animals. MPI sets strict import requirements on these products.Find out how to...
View ArticleSalmon Solutions discussion underway
The Marlborough Sounds Salmon Working Group’s first meeting was held last week to start looking at options to implement the Best Management Practice Guidelines for Salmon farming in the Marlborough...
View ArticleSalmon solutions assessments underway
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) and Marlborough District Council (MDC) are continuing work to achieve long-term sustainability for existing New Zealand King Salmon farms in the Marlborough...
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