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Inclusion of Porcine in the NMD

6 Consequential changes

As a consequence of setting the proposed new standard, NZFSA proposes to:

• Update the NMD web site data entry portal to include porcine species capability;

• Ensure NMD Certified Trainer courses are run in early 2009 (or earlier) to upskill existing Certified Trainers and develop training opportunities for new Certified Trainer applicants;

• Offer NMD training reviews utilising NZFSA VA training resources throughout New Zealand which will include porcine sampling;

• Provide guidance to LAS approved laboratories with NMD testing in their scope of approval regarding the porcine sampling and analysis requirements of NMD; and

• Encourage regular porcine industry meetings with NZFSA to review quarterly reports and progress of the implementation of the porcine NMD programme.