Importing

If you are importing food into New Zealand, you have legal obligations under the Food Act 1981.

What's new

Recent changes to the importing section of the NZFSA website.

Imported food overview

If you are a new importer, or want to learn more about importing food into New Zealand, read this overview of the imported food programme.

Import clearance procedure

If you are importing food you need to understand the import clearance procedures and requirements for food imported into New Zealand.

Imported food documents

Documents for importers, customs brokers and agents. Forms, legislation, imported food media releases, importer advisories, consultation and other publications.

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Food importer standards guidance

Guidance for pre-import requirements. They include importer listing and the general requirements standard (sourcing, storage and transport prior to import as well as record keeping requirements).

Import requirements for specific foods

Some foods are monitored for specific hazards ('prescribed foods'). Includes clearance options and procedures for sampling and testing.

Fees and charges

Fees and charges associated with clearance of prescribed foods.

Imported foods consultation

Send us your comments on proposals, standards and documents relating to imported food.

Quick links

Importers: apply online to be listed with NZFSA

NZFSA Single Use Permit application form

NZFSA's sampling and testing protocol for imported prescribed foods

Importer advisory documents

Food (Importer Listing) Standard 2008 [PDF 66.8 KB]

Food (Importer General Requirements) Standard 2008 [PDF 70.4 KB]

Bringing food in and taking it out of New Zealand

Contact for enquiries and comments

import.systems@nzfsa.govt.nz

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Contact for enquiries

New Zealand Food Safety Authority
68-86 Jervois Quay
PO Box 2835
Wellington
NEW ZEALAND

Phone: +64 4 894 2500
Fax: +64 4 894 2501

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