{"id":202780,"date":"2021-02-24T16:43:03","date_gmt":"2021-02-24T03:43:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/legalvision.co.nz\/?p=202780"},"modified":"2021-03-19T17:51:52","modified_gmt":"2021-03-19T04:51:52","slug":"import-products-biosecurity-laws","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/legalvision.co.nz\/regulatory-and-compliance\/import-products-biosecurity-laws\/","title":{"rendered":"I Import Products for My Business. Which Biosecurity Laws Apply?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">New Zealand is well known for its diverse flora and fauna and abundance of natural beauty. To maintain this environment, the government takes extensive steps to reduce the likelihood of harmful pests and diseases from overseas that can disrupt our delicate ecosystem. This means that strict biosecurity regulations revolve around how your business <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.nz\/regulatory-and-compliance\/importing-and-exporting-laws-in-new-zealand\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">imports goods<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. If you fail to comply with these regulations, you could receive hefty fines or other legal penalties. This article will explain what biosecurity regulations you should be aware of when importing products for your business.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Biosecurity in New Zealand<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI) regulates what you can and cannot import into New Zealand based on biosecurity concerns. They take steps to develop regulations that avert unwanted pests and diseases from entering the country to prevent damage to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">New Zealand\u2019s ecosystem;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">human health;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">agriculture; and<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">New Zealand\u2019s trade in international markets.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">MPI publishes these regulations with Import Health Standards (IHSs). Any item or product that could potentially bring harmful pests or disease to the country is subject to one of these standards. These standards cover various products, ranging from alligator meat to farming equipment. If the product that you want to import does not have a corresponding standard, in most cases, that is because it is prohibited from entering the country. These standards include those covering:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">animals and animal by-products;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">plants and plant by-products;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.nz\/regulatory-and-compliance\/food-safety\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">food<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">biological products and organisms; and<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">shipping containers and equipment.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Note: If you do not satisfy your product\u2019s corresponding standard, you cannot import it. If your product gets to the border and it does not meet the appropriate standard, customs authorities could destroy or send it back to its origin country at your expense.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Biosecurity Standards<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The regulation process you need to follow will depend on the specific product you want to import. You can find the relevant Import Health Standards on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mpi.govt.nz\/legal\/compliance-requirements\/ihs-import-health-standards\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">MPI\u2019s website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. The standard will detail what kind of certificates you may need to get and any product treatment or cleaning processes that must occur before entering the country.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Below are some brief descriptions of what you can expect when importing certain products.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Animal Products<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Some animals are not allowed in New Zealand because they are dangerous or a protected species. Products such as endangered turtle eggs are heavily regulated for this reason. Animal products such as meat or pelts also need to meet specific requirements. These products will likely have particular storage and preservation requirements, so make sure you understand these.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Plant Products<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There are two classifications for imported plant materials. These are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">propagable (reproductive material, such as seeds); and<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">non-propagable (non-reproductive material, such as wood).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The kind of Import Health Standards your business must follow will depend on this distinction. There will be strict classification and storage requirements to avoid unwanted spread, especially with propagable plant matter.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Food<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The food products that your business can import into the country can change regularly, as the Ministry of Primary Industries imposes product recalls and warnings. If you want to import any kind of food known to cause illness, such as raw milk products or peanuts, you need to meet additional food safety clearance requirements.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Biological Products<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You can import biological products or organisms into the country for laboratory purposes and environmental use, among other things. You will need to identify these products\u2019 risk status and comply with any extra standards, such as those around veterinary medicines.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Containers and Equipment<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Although these products may not be a risk themselves, they may have the potential to come into contact with biohazardous items in storage. 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Otherwise, you run the risk of customs destroying it or sending it back. If you import products with a combined total of over $1000, you will need to register as a commercial importer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Many goods will require an import certificate, which your IHS will outline. The IHS system is changing, and many processes are becoming electronic, so make sure you understand how to apply for your relevant certificate.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"box box--info box--icon\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For example, if you want to import meat products from Australia, you can only use electronic certificates.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There may also be other importing requirements from other agencies like NZ Customs or the NZ Transport Agency, so make sure you know these.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Key Takeaways<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Any products that could be a potential threat to NZ\u2019s biosecurity are subject to strict regulations. The exact nature of these regulations will depend on the kind of product you want to import, so make sure to do your research to comply with any requirements. If you would like more information or guidance about your business\u2019s biosecurity regulations, contact <a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.nz\/regulatory-lawyers-lp\">LegalVision\u2019s <\/a><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.nz\/regulatory-lawyers-lp\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">regulatory and compliance lawyer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.nz\/regulatory-lawyers-lp\">s<\/a> on 0800 005 570 or fill out the form on this page.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1614137775086\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What does biosecurity mean?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Biosecurity, in this case, refers to the processes and frameworks that the New Zealand government takes to protect its health and ecosystem against harmful pests or diseases from overseas.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1614137790791\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Are there biosecurity rules for importing vehicles or equipment?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">If your vehicle or equipment poses a potential biosecurity risk, you will need to comply with its relevant Import Health Standards. This applies to things like used vehicles or farming equipment.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1614137804269\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Why is biosecurity so important?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Biosecurity is important because it prevents harmful pests or diseases from entering the country if effective measures are at the border. A foreign disease or pest could destroy New Zealand crops, or harm the population\u2019s health.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1614137818304\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What should I do if I want to import meat or honey into New Zealand?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">If you want to import any kind of animal or animal product into NZ, there are strict biosecurity rules you will need to follow. 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