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Import Clearance Procedure

Food imported for export

Food imported into New Zealand for further processing or re-packing before being exported is subject to the same requirements as imported food for sale.

Additional requirements apply for animal products. Animal products imported for export are subject to an Import Health Standard (IHS) issued by Biosecurity New Zealand and Overseas Market Access Requirement (OMAR) 01/172 issued by NZFSA under the Animal Products Act 1999.

Overseas Market Access Requirement (OMAR) 01/172

Note: Although outside the scope of this document, OMAR 01/172 also applies to animal products for animal consumption or industrial/technical uses which are imported for export.

Once cleared by Biosecurity New Zealand, the food is controlled by NZFSA. For the entire period in New Zealand these foods must only be stored, handled, processed or packaged in NZFSA-approved export establishments. Provided these requirements are met and products comply with all relevant animal product standards, NZFSA will issue an export health certificate. See Animal products.

Animal products