Wellington, New Zealand
April 7, 2009

As part of the consultative process in the amendment of the import health standard for the Importation into New Zealand of Processed Animal Feeds of Plant Origin, MAF Biosecurity New Zealand (MAFBNZ) has distributed the following draft document for public consultation and comment: 

• BNZ-PAFP-IMPRT draft amendment (282 KB)
• BNZ-PAFP-IMPRT proposed changes explanation (33 KB)

Comments on these draft documents should be forwarded to MAFBNZ by close of business on 27 April 2009. Depending on the results of consultation, it is anticipated that the new requirements will be in place as soon as possible after consultation. MAFBNZ encourages respondents to forward comments electronically to the email address below. However, should you wish to forward submissions in writing, please send them to the address that follows:

• Michele Dickson
  Plant Imports and Exports Group
  MAF Biosecurity New Zealand
  PO Box 2526
  Wellington
  NEW ZEALAND
• Fax: +64 4 894 0662
  Michele.dickson@maf.govt.nz