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NZFSA Single Use Permit Application

Importers of prescribed food that is of interest to NZFSA will be referred to Central Clearing House (CCH) to apply for a ‘NZFSA Single Use Permit’.

Once issued, a Single Use Permit is the final NZFSA clearance and permits full release to the domestic market. A Single Use Permit will be issued only if a FAO has been satisfied by the importer that the prescribed food complies with the Food Act.

Over the next few months NZFSA will refine the clearance application form and electronic data submission process to further increase efficiency. As this work is progressing you may continue to use existing electronic based application forms. Please note the contact details for Central Clearing House.

The Single Use Permit Application form below has been reformatted for ease of use and with the new CCH contact details. You can submit this form to CCH via email imported.food@nzfsa.govt.nz

NZFSA Single Use Permit Application form

NZFSA Single Use Permit Application form [PDF 36.7 KB] [Word 184 KB]

Instructions for filling out the Single Use Permit Application Form

• Please provide as much detail as possible to avoid delays in processing permit applications.

• Fill out all details in the grey spaces on the form.

• Add and delete each line item section according to the number of line items the consignment contains.

• Once completed the application form should be emailed to imported.food@nzfsa.govt.nz In the subject line of the email you should include your Customs Client Code followed by ‘Single Use Permit Application’. Attach documents electronically if possible otherwise you can send them by fax.

• If sending by fax, please include your Customs Client Code and the number of pages in the document.

• NZFSA would prefer documents to be emailed to ensure efficiency. Existing forms will continue to be accepted until further advised.

Correct information speeds up clearance of food imports

NZFSA-VA Central Clearing House requests that to improve the turnaround on NZFSA permit applications the information should be clearly and accurately provided.

Please ensure:

• products are classified with the correct tariff code

• the goods are described on the permit application accurately and match the goods described on the invoice

• similar products are easily distinguished and listed on separate lines

• applications and supporting documentation are in English and are legible.

Contact details for Central Clearing House (CCH)

All NZFSA food import permit applications should be sent to:

Central Clearing House (CCH)

NZFSA Verification Agency

Level 1, 96 New North Road, Eden Terrace, Auckland

PO Box 3540, Eden Terrace, Auckland

Email: imported.food@nzfsa.govt.nz

Fax: 09-909 6208

Phone: 09-909 6210 or 09-909 6211

Helpful terms

B/L number: is the number on the waybill or bill of lading

Customs Client Code: a client code is a unique number issued by Customs New Zealand that identifies the importer. Client codes are only issued to New Zealand entities (such as registered New Zealand companies).

Government Logon Service (GLS) registration number: means the customer number you are given when you register for the Government Logon Service system. To get a GLS number, go to New Zealand Food Safety Authority - Application Forms and list as an importer.

Related links

• Import clearance procedure

• Import requirements for specific foods

August 2009