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New Zealand MPI Issued Shellfish Biotoxin Risk Alert

On October 9, 2020, New Zealand's Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI) issued a warning on the risk of shellfish toxin pollution in the sea.New Zealand MPI advises consumers not to collect shellfish from Grove Arm in the Marlborough Sounds. The diarr

Nov 26, 2021

New Zealand update the Guidance on Self-Registration for Manufacturers of Food Exported to China

On November 19, 2021, the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) of New Zealand update the Guidance on Self-Registration for Manufacturers of Food Exported to China. The main content include:1. GACC advised MPI that manufacturers will be able to self-

Nov 24, 2021

New Zealand | Amendment to the testing requirements in the specific requirements for tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) in import health standard Seeds for Sowing

On October 22, 2021, the New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) issued a consultation document to solicit opinions on Amendment to the testing requirements for Pepino mosaic virus in the specific requirements for tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) i

Oct 26, 2021

Chinese export Hot Pot Sauce is recalled in New Zealand

On October 20, 2021, the New Zealand Food Safety Authority (NZFSA) issued a Food Recall Notice, which states that Sunson Asian Food Market is recalling all batches and all dates of its Malakongjian brand Hot Pot Sauce Spicy Flavour due to the presence of

Oct 22, 2021

New Zealand’s 2021 Consumer Information Standards (Food Origin) Regulations will take effect until 2022

On September 21, 2021, New Zealand issued the Addendum Notification No. G/TBT/N/NZL/93/Add.2 through the WTO, which amended the effective date of the Consumer Information Standards (Origin of Food) Regulations 2021. The commencement of the Regulations has

Oct 20, 2021

New Zealand | Adoption of recent amendments to joint food standards under the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code Notice

On September 14, 2021, The Minister for Food Safety issues this notice and adopts the following recent amendments to the joint food standards under the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code, in accordance with sections 397 and 400 of the Food Act 2014

Sep 29, 2021

New Zealand intends to formulate import hygiene standards for ruminant meat products

On September 20, 2021, the New Zealand Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI) issued an advisory document, to formulate import hygiene standards for ruminant meat products. The following are main contents:(1) The inspection by the MPI is required to obtain

Sep 27, 2021

New Zealand intends to revoke import licenses for processing grains and seeds

From 23 August to 1 October 2021, Biosecurity New Zealand invites comment on a proposed change to the import health standard (IHS) for importing grain and seeds for consumption, feed, or processing. Biosecurity New Zealand is a business unit of the Minist

Sep 03, 2021

New Zealand solicits feedback on 3 proposed wine regulations

On August 6, 2021, the New Zealand Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI) solicited feedback on 3 proposed wine regulations. The feedback period ends on September 20, 2021. The 3 notices are:1. Good Manufacturing Practice for Wine: This proposed notice incl

Aug 13, 2021

New treatment option for strawberries, scallopinis, honeydew melons, rockmelons and zucchinis exported to New Zealand

On July 2, 2021, the Australian Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment issued the 2021-38: HorticultureNew treatment option for strawberries, scallopinis, honeydew melons, rockmelons and zucchinis exported to New Zealand.This Industry Advice

Jul 09, 2021