Agreement in the form of an exchange of letters on the amendments to the Annexes to the Agreement between the European Community and New Zealand on sanitary measures applicable to trade in live animals and animal products

AGREEMENT IN THE FORM OF AN EXCHANGE OF LETTERS on the amendments to the Annexes to the agreement between the European Community and New Zealand on sanitary measures applicable to trade in live animals and animal products A. Letter from the European Community Brussels, … Your Excellency, With reference to the Agreement between the European Community and New Zealand on sanitary measures applicable to trade in live animals and animal products, I have the honour to propose to you to amend the Annexes of the Agreement as follows: As recommended by the Joint Management Committee established under Article 16(1) of the Agreement, replace the texts of Annexes II (Part A), V and X of the Agreement with the respective texts of Annexes A, B and C as attached hereto. I would be obliged if you would confirm the agreement of New Zealand to such amendment of the Annexes to the Agreement. Please accept, Sir, the assurance of my highest consideration. Yours faithfully, For the European Community Robert J. COLEMAN B. Letter from New Zealand Brussels, … Dear Mr Coleman, I have the honour to refer to your letter containing details of proposed amendments to Annexes II (Part A), V and X of the Agreement between the European Community and New Zealand on sanitary measures applicable to trade in live animals and animal products. In this regard I have the honour to confirm the acceptability to New Zealand of the proposed amendments, as recommended by the Joint Management Committee established under Article 16(1) of the Agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto. Please accept, Sir, the assurances of my highest consideration. For the competent authority of New Zealand Wade ARMSTRONG 26.8.2003L 214/38 Official Journal of the European UnionEN ANNEX A ‘ANNEX II PART A New Zealand Control in sanitary issues and veterinary affairs is shared between the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry Biosecurity Authority and the New Zealand Food Safety Authority. In this respect the following applies: — in terms of exports of live animals and germplasm to the Community the Biosecurity Authority is responsible for certification (official assurances) attesting to the agreed veterinary standards and requirements; — in terms of exports of all other animal products to the Community the New Zealand Food Safety Authority is responsible for certification (official assurances) attesting to the agreed veterinary standards and requirements; — in terms of imports the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry Biosecurity Authority is responsible for animal health quarantine (zoo-sanitary) issues while the New Zealand Food Safety Authority is responsible for food safety (sanitary) and related standards and requirements.’ 26.8.2003 L 214/39Official Journal of the European UnionEN ANNEX B ‘ANNEX V RECOGNITION OF SANITARY MEASURES Glossary Yes (1) Equivalence agreed — model health attestations to be used Yes (2) Equivalence agreed in principle — some specific issue(s) to be resolved — existing certification to be used until issue(s) resolved Yes (3) Equivalence in form of compliance with importing Party's requirements — existing certification to be used NE Not evaluated — existing certification to be used in the interim E Still evaluating — under consideration — existing certification to be used in the interim [ ] Issues targeted for imminent resolution No Not equivalent and/or further evaluation is required. Trade may occur if the exporting Party meets the importing Party's requirements AI Avian influenza BSE Bovine spongiform encephalopathy C Celsius Channelling Chapter XI, point 7, of Annex VIII to Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 CSF Classical swine fever EBL Enzootic bovine leucosis EC/NZ European Community/New Zealand EIA Equine infectious anaemia Equiv Equivalent IBD Infectious bursal disease IBR Infectious bovine rhinotracheitis IRL Ireland min minute(s) ND Newcastle disease None No special conditions OIE Office International des Epizooties PAP Processed animal protein PM Post mortem ScVC Scientific Veterinary Committee Stds Standard(s) SVD Swine vesicular disease UHT Ultra high temperature 26.8.2003L 214/40 Official Journal of the European UnionEN Commodity EC exports to New Zealand (1) New Zealand exports to EC Trade conditions Equiva lence Special conditions Action Trade conditions Equiva lence Special conditions Action EC standards NZ standards NZ standards EC standards 1. Live animals — Equidae 90/426/EEC 92/260/EEC 93/195/EEC 93/196/EEC 93/197/EEC 94/467/EC Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 No NZ to establish generic conditions and review require ments for isolation and specified diseases by December 1999 Biosecurity Act 1993 parts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII 90/426/EEC 92/260/EEC 93/195/EEC 93/196/EEC 93/197/EEC 94/467/EC Yes (3) Coggins test EC to consider NZ status of EIA — Cattle 64/432/EEC 72/462/EEC 90/425/EEC Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 No NZ to establish generic conditions and review require ments for isolation and specified diseases by December 1999 Biosecurity Act 1993 parts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII 72/462/EEC 93/491/EEC Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 Yes (3) EBL requirements IBR refer miscella neous certification provisions (see Section 43) — Sheep/goats 91/68/EEC Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 No Scrapie control programme applied post import NZ/EC to discuss respective scrapie control programmes Biosecurity Act 1993 parts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII 91/68/EEC Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 Yes (3) — Deer 92/65/EEC Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 Yes (2) NZ to establish generic conditions for EC imports by December 1999 Biosecurity Act 1993 parts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII 92/65/EEC Yes (3) EC to draw up condi tions for importation — Swine 64/432/EEC 72/462/EEC 90/425/EEC Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 NE Not evaluated In the interim, pending further information from the EC on CSF and elaboration of further EC rules on SVD, NZ reserves the right to require serological testing Still to be addressed EC to supply infor mation on CSF and elaborate new stan dard on SVD. NZ to assess CSF/ SVD within three months of receipt of new information Biosecurity Act 1993 parts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII 72/462/EEC 93/491/EEC Yes (3) Aujeszky's refer miscellaneous certi fication provisions (see Section 43) 26.8.2003 L 214/41 O fficial Journal of the European U nion EN Commodity EC exports to New Zealand (1) New Zealand exports to EC Trade conditions Equiva lence Special conditions Action Trade conditions Equiva lence Special conditions Action EC standards NZ standards NZ standards EC standards — Dogs and cats 92/65/EEC Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 No Treatment for heartworm Test/treatment for leptospira Test/treatment for hookworm WHO Protocol for rabies EC to present data on heartworm in EC NZ to review import conditions within three months Biosecurity Act 1993 parts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII 92/65/EEC No Rabies refer miscel laneous certification provisions (see Section 43) EC to consider recog nition of rabies freedom status of NZ for trade purposes UK/IRL to reassess trade in pet animals 2. Live poultry and hatching eggs Animal health 90/539/EEC 93/342/EEC Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 No IBD farm freedom for 30 days In the interim, pending risk assess ment for ND and AI, NZ requires regional freedom for 30 days No live vaccines Salmonella enteriditis — farm freedom NZ to carry out risk assessment for IBD, ND, AI and Salmo nella by December 1999 Biosecurity Act 1993 parts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII 90/539/EEC 93/342/EEC Yes (3) Salmonella, refer miscellaneous certi fication provisions (see Section 43) EC to carry out risk assessment for avian diseases of concern 3. Semen — Cattle 88/407/EEC NZ semen standard Yes (2) Test programme as per NZ semen stan dard, plus test for Q fever NZ to consider annual Q fever test by December 1999 NZ semen standard 88/407/EEC 94/577/EC Yes (3) For centre approved for EC on the basis that all animals are seronegative for IBR IBR refer, miscella neous certification provisions (see Section 43) Centres to be approved by compe tent authority of exporting party and notified to importing party 26.8.2003 L 214/42 O fficial Journal of the European U nion EN Commodity EC exports to New Zealand (1) New Zealand exports to EC Trade conditions Equiva lence Special conditions Action Trade conditions Equiva lence Special conditions Action EC standards NZ standards NZ standards EC standards — Sheep/goats 92/65/EEC Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 No Scrapie control programme applied post import NZ/EC to discuss respective scrapie control programmes Biosecurity Act 1993 parts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII 92/65/EEC NE Not evaluated Still to be addressed — Pigs 90/429/EEC Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 NE Not evaluated CSF regional freedom For SVD, from a centre where all pigs are derived from a free region or pigs from diseased region where a pre-entry and maintenance tests are performed Still to be addressed Biosecurity Act 1993 parts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII 90/429/EEC 93/199/EEC NE Not evaluated Still to be addressed — Dogs 92/65/EEC Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 NE Not evaluated Still to be addressed Biosecurity Act 1993 parts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII 92/65/EEC NE Not evaluated Still to be addressed — Deer 92/65/EEC Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 Yes (3) NZ to establish generic conditions by December 1999 Biosecurity Act 1993 parts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII 92/65/EEC No EC to establish health certificates 4. Equine Semen, Embryos and Ova Animal health 92/65/EEC 95/307/EC 95/294/EC Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 No NZ to establish generic conditions for imports from EC by December 1999 Biosecurity Act 1993 parts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII 92/65/EEC 96/539/EC 96/540/EC Yes (3) 26.8.2003 L 214/43 O fficial Journal of the European U nion EN Commodity EC exports to New Zealand (1) New Zealand exports to EC Trade conditions Equiva lence Special conditions Action Trade conditions Equiva lence Special conditions Action EC standards NZ standards NZ standards EC standards 5. Embryos Animal health — Cattle 89/556/EEC NZ embryo stan dard Yes (2) Test programme as per NZ embryo standard, plus test for Q fever NZ to consider annual Q fever test by December 1999 NZ embryo stan dard 89/556/EEC 92/471/EEC Yes (2) For centre approved for the EC only Does not apply to micro-manipulated embryos Centres to be approved by compe tent authority of exporting party and notified to importing party — Sheep/goats 92/65/EEC Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 No Scrapie control programme applied post import NZ/EC to discuss respective scrapie control programmes Biosecurity Act 1993 parts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII 92/65/EEC No EC to establish certi ficates — Pigs 92/65/EEC Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 NE Not evaluated Biosecurity Act 1993 parts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII 92/65/EEC NE Not evaluated — Deer 92/65/EEC Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 Yes (3) NZ to establish generic conditions for imports from EC by December 1999 Biosecurity Act 1993 parts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII 92/65/EEC No EC to establish health certificates 6. Fresh meat: includes unprocessed (fresh) blood/bones/fat for human consumption Animal health — Ruminants — Equidae — Pigs 64/432/EEC 72/461/EEC 72/462/EEC Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 Yes (1) Ovine livers to be frozen (hydatid cysts) EC to supply data on Echinococcus Biosecurity Act 1993 parts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII 72/462/EEC 80/805/EEC Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 Yes (1) 26.8.2003 L 214/44 O fficial Journal of the European U nion EN Commodity EC exports to New Zealand (1) New Zealand exports to EC Trade conditions Equiva lence Special conditions Action Trade conditions Equiva lence Special conditions Action EC standards NZ standards NZ standards EC standards Public health 64/433/EEC Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 Animal Products Act 1999 Food Act 1981 Health Act 1956 Yes (1) Oval stamp BSE refer, miscella neous certification provisions (see Section 43) Animal Products Act 1999 72/462/EEC Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 Yes (1) Salmonella, refer miscellaneous certi fication provisions (see Section 43) Prohibitions in 72/ 462/EEC Article 20 to remain until EC clarifies BSE refer miscella neous certification provisions (see Section 43) NZ has requested consideration re restrictions/prohibi tions in 72/462/EEC Article 20. EC to consider 7. Fresh poultrymeat Animal health 91/494/EEC 94/438/EC Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 No Farm freedom from IBD, 30 days No live vaccine used. No comminglement — IBD cross contamination ND and AI regional freedom NZ to carry out risk assessment for IBD, ND and AI by December 1999 Biosecurity Act 1993 parts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII 91/494/EEC 93/342/EEC 94/984/EC Yes (3) Public health 71/118/EEC Food Act 1981 Health Act 1956 Yes (1) Oval stamp Animal Products Act 1999 71/118/EEC NE Not evaluated Salmonella, refer miscellaneous certi fication provisions (see Section 43) Still to be addressed 26.8.2003 L 214/45 O fficial Journal of the European U nion EN Commodity EC exports to New Zealand (1) New Zealand exports to EC Trade conditions Equiva lence Special conditions Action Trade conditions Equiva lence Special conditions Action EC standards NZ standards NZ standards EC standards 8. Meat products Animal health Fresh meat: — Red meat (ruminants/ horses) — Pigs Farmed game — Pigs — Deer — Rabbit 64/432/EEC 72/461/EEC 72/462/EEC 80/215/EEC 91/495/EEC Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 Yes (1) For animals derived from areas not subject to regionali sation restrictions Biosecurity Act 1993 parts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII 72/462/EEC 91/449/EEC 91/495/EEC 92/118/EC Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 Yes (1) BSE refer miscella neous certification provisions (see Section 43) Yes (2) For animals derived from areas subject to disease restric tions 70 °C for 25 min or equivalent EC to provide scientific basis for 70 °C core tempera ture. NZ to assess within 3 months of receipt of informa tion. Fresh meat — Poultry Farmed and wild game — Feathered 92/118/EEC 80/215/EEC 72/462/EEC 94/438/EC 92/45/EEC 91/495/EEC Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 Yes (2) 70 °C/50 min, 80 °C/9 min or 100 °C/1 min or equivalent Biosecurity Act 1993 parts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII 92/118/EEC 97/221/EC 92/45/EEC 91/495/EEC Yes (3) Wild game — Pigs 92/45/EEC Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 Yes (1) CSF refer miscella neous certification provisions (see Section 43) Biosecurity Act 1993 parts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII 92/45/EEC 97/221/EC Yes (1) Yes (2) 70 °C for 25 min or equivalent — Deer — Rabbit 92/45/EEC Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 Yes (1) 26.8.2003 L 214/46 O fficial Journal of the European U nion EN Commodity EC exports to New Zealand (1) New Zealand exports to EC Trade conditions Equiva lence Special conditions Action Trade conditions Equiva lence Special conditions Action EC standards NZ standards NZ standards EC standards Public health Fresh meat Farmed game 77/99/EEC 91/495/EEC 92/45/EEC 92/118/EEC Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 Animal Products Act 1999 Food Act 1981 Health Act 1956 Yes (1) Oval stamp (fresh meat and farmed game) BSE refer miscella neous certification provisions (see Section 43) Animal Products Act 1999 72/462/EEC 91/449/EEC 91/495/EEC 92/118/EC Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 Yes (1) BSE refer miscella neous certification provisions (see Section 43) Wild game Pentagonal stamp (wild game) Pentagonal stamp (wild game) Fresh meat — Poultry 92/118/EEC 80/215/EEC 94/438/EC 92/45/EEC 91/495/EEC Animal Products Act 1999 Food Act 1981 Health Act 1956 Yes (1) Animal Products Act 1999 77/99/EEC 92/118/EEC NE Not evaluated Farmed and wild game — Feathered NE Not evaluated 9. Farmed game meat Animal health — Deer — Pigs 72/461/EEC 92/118/EEC 91/495/EEC 64/432/EEC Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 Yes (1) Biosecurity Act 1993 parts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII 92/118/EEC 91/495/EEC Yes (1) — Rabbit 91/495/EEC 92/118/EEC Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 Yes (1) Biosecurity Act 1993 parts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII 92/118/EEC 91/495/EEC Yes (1) — Other land mammals 92/118/EEC 91/495/EEC Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 NE Not evaluated Biosecurity Act 1993 parts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII 92/118/EEC 91/495/EEC Yes (1) 26.8.2003 L 214/47 O fficial Journal of the European U nion EN Commodity EC exports to New Zealand (1) New Zealand exports to EC Trade conditions Equiva lence Special conditions Action Trade conditions Equiva lence Special conditions Action EC standards NZ standards NZ standards EC standards — Feathered 92/118/EEC 91/494/EEC 91/495/EEC Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 No Farm freedom from IBD, 30 days No live vaccine used No comminglement — IBD cross contamination ND and AI regional freedom NZ to carry out risk assessment for IBD, ND and AI by December 1999 Biosecurity Act 1993 parts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII 92/118/EEC 91/494/EEC 91/495/EEC Yes (3) Public health — Land mammals 91/495/EEC Animal Products Act 1999 Food Act 1981 Health Act 1956 Yes (1) Oval stamp Animal Products Act 1999 91/495/EEC Yes (1) — Feathered 91/495/EEC NE Not evaluated 91/495/EEC NE Not evaluated 10. Wild game meat Animal health — Deer — Rabbit 92/45/EEC Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 Yes (1) Biosecurity Act 1993 parts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII 92/45/EEC Yes (1) — Pigs 92/45/EEC Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 Yes (1) CSF refer miscella neous certification provisions (see Section 43) Biosecurity Act 1993 parts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII 92/45/EEC Yes (1) Yes (2) 70 °C for 25 min or equivalent — Other wild land mammals 92/45/EEC Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 NE Not evaluated Biosecurity Act 1993 parts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII 92/45/EEC NE Not evaluated EC to clarify status of possum meat imports — Feathered 92/45/EEC Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 E Still evaluating NZ to perform risk assessment by December 1999 Biosecurity Act 1993 parts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII 92/45/EEC Yes (3) 26.8.2003 L 214/48 O fficial Journal of the European U nion EN Commodity EC exports to New Zealand (1) New Zealand exports to EC Trade conditions Equiva lence Special conditions Action Trade conditions Equiva lence Special conditions Action EC standards NZ standards NZ standards EC standards Public health — Wild land mammals 92/45/EEC Animal Products Act 1999 Food Act 1981 Health Act 1956 Yes (1) Pentagonal stamp Animal Products Act 1999 92/45/EEC Yes (1) Pentagonal stamp — Feathered 92/45/EEC Animal Products Act 1999 Food Act 1981 Health Act 1956 NE Not evaluated Animal Products Act 1999 92/45/EEC NE Not evaluated 11. Fishery products for human consumption (excluding live) Animal health Wild marine 91/67/EEC Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 Biosecurity Act 1993 parts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII 91/67/EEC — Salmonids (genera Onchor hynchus, Salmo, Salvelinus) Yes (1) Fresh/frozen/ processed — headed, gilled, gutted — exclusion of sexually mature fish Yes (1) — Other salmonids NE Not evaluated Still to be addressed Yes (1) — Other finfish Yes (1) Yes (1) — Molluscs, echino derms, tuni cates, gastropods and crusta ceans Yes (1) Yes (1) 26.8.2003 L 214/49 O fficial Journal of the European U nion EN Commodity EC exports to New Zealand (1) New Zealand exports to EC Trade conditions Equiva lence Special conditions Action Trade conditions Equiva lence Special conditions Action EC standards NZ standards NZ standards EC standards Aquaculture products 91/67/EEC Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 Biosecurity Act 1993 parts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII 91/67/EEC — Farmed fish Salmonids (genera Onchor hynchus, Salmo, Salvelinus) Yes (1) Fresh/frozen/ processed — headed, gilled, gutted — exclusion of sexually mature fish Yes (1) Gutted-fresh/frozen/ processed — Other salmonids NE Not evaluated Still to be addressed Yes (1) Gutted-fresh/frozen/ processed — Other finfish NE Not evaluated Still to be addressed Yes (1) Farmed molluscs, echi noderms, crus taceans Yes (1) Frozen/processed Yes (1) Frozen/processed Wild freshwater 91/67/EEC Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 Biosecurity Act 1993 parts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII 91/67/EEC — Salmonids (genera Onchor hynchus, Salmo, Salvelinus) Yes (1) Fresh/frozen/ processed — headed, gilled, gutted — exclusion of sexually mature fish Yes (1) — Other salmonids NE Not evaluated Still to be addressed Yes (1) — Other finfish NE Not evaluated Still to be addressed Yes (1) Crayfish Yes (1) Frozen/processed Yes (1) Frozen/processed 26.8.2003 L 214/50 O fficial Journal of the European U nion EN Commodity EC exports to New Zealand (1) New Zealand exports to EC Trade conditions Equiva lence Special conditions Action Trade conditions Equiva lence Special conditions Action EC standards NZ standards NZ standards EC standards Eggs/roes — hermetically sealed in glass/can 91/67/EEC Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 Yes (1) Biosecurity Act 1993 parts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII 91/67/EEC Yes (1) — other NE Not evaluated Still to be addressed Yes (1) Public health Finfish Crustaceans 91/493/EEC Food Act 1981 Health Act 1956 Yes (1) Animal Products Act 1999 91/493/EEC Yes (1) Bivalve molluscs 91/492/EEC 91/493/EEC Food Act 1981 Health Act 1956 Yes (1) Animal Products Act 1999 91/492/EEC 91/493/EEC Yes (1) Yes (3) Yes (1) For molluscs grown above the sea floor Yes (3) For molluscs grown on the sea floor Echinoderms, tunicates, marine gastro pods Yes (1) Yes (1) Eggs/roes 91/493/EEC Food Act 1981 Health Act 1956 Yes (1) Animal Products Act 1999 91/493/EEC Yes (1) 26.8.2003 L 214/51 O fficial Journal of the European U nion EN Commodity EC exports to New Zealand (1) New Zealand exports to EC Trade conditions Equiva lence Special conditions Action Trade conditions Equiva lence Special conditions Action EC standards NZ standards NZ standards EC standards 12. Live fish, molluscs, crustaceans, including eggs and gametes Animal health For consump tion — live finfish — live molluscs — live crusta ceans — other aquatic animals 91/67/EEC 95/70/EC Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 NE Not evaluated Biosecurity Act 1993 parts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII 91/67/EEC NE Not evaluated EC to clarify certifica tion requirements For breeding, farming, rearing, relaying (molluscs) — Crassostrea gigas 91/67/EEC 95/70/EC Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 NE Not evaluated Biosecurity Act 1993 parts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII 91/67/EEC 95/ 352/EC Yes (3) — Other species 91/67/EEC 93/53/EEC 95/70/EC Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 NE Not evaluated Biosecurity Act 1993 parts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII 91/67/EEC NE Not evaluated Public health — Bivalve molluscs 91/492/EEC Food Act 1981 Health Act 1956 Yes (1) Animal Products Act 1999 91/492/EEC Yes (1) Yes (3) Yes (1) For molluscs grown above the sea floor Yes (3) For molluscs grown on the sea floor — Echino derms, tuni cates, marine gastropods Yes (1) Yes (1) — Other fish 91/493/EEC Yes (1) 91/493/EEC Yes (1) 26.8.2003 L 214/52 O fficial Journal of the European U nion EN Commodity EC exports to New Zealand (1) New Zealand exports to EC Trade conditions Equiva lence Special conditions Action Trade conditions Equiva lence Special conditions Action EC standards NZ standards NZ standards EC standards 13. Milk and milk products for human consumption Animal health — Cattle including Buffalo — Sheep — Goats 64/432/EEC 92/46/EEC Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 Yes (1) EC to provide data on risks of matured cheeses Biosecurity Act 1993 parts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII 92/46/EEC 95/343/EC Yes (1) Public health — Pasteurised 92/46/EEC Food Act 1981 Health Act 1956 Yes (1) Dairy Industry Act 1952 Food Act 1981 92/46/EEC Yes (1) NZ has requested consideration for colostrum and deri vatives EC to clarify — Not pasteurised (thermised only) i.e. 62 °C 92/46/EEC Food Act 1981 Health Act 1956 E Still evaluating NZ to consider thermised process for use in manufac ture of cheeses Dairy Industry Act 1952 Food Act 1981 92/46/EEC E Still evaluating NZ has requested consideration for colostrum and deri vatives EC to clarify — Raw milk 92/46/EEC Food Act 1981 Health Act 1956 E Still evaluating EC to present a paper for considera tion Dairy Industry Act 1952 Food Act 1981 92/46/EEC E Still evaluating NZ has requested consideration for colostrum and deri vatives EC to clarify 14. Milk and milk products not for human consumption Animal health — Cattle including Buffalo — Sheep — Goats Pasteurised, UHT or steri lised Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 64/432/EEC Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 Yes (1) Biosecurity Act 1993 parts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 95/341/EC Yes (1) 26.8.2003 L 214/53 O fficial Journal of the European U nion EN Commodity EC exports to New Zealand (1) New Zealand exports to EC Trade conditions Equiva lence Special conditions Action Trade conditions Equiva lence Special conditions Action EC standards NZ standards NZ standards EC standards — Unpasteur ised colos trum and milk for pharmaceu tical use Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 E Still evaluating Biosecurity Act 1993 parts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 E Still evaluating EC to clarify legal coverage for this product Public health None None 15. Minced meat/Meat preparations derived from fresh meat — 72/462/EEC Animal health — Ruminants — Equidae — Pigs 64/432/EEC 72/461/EEC 72/462/EEC Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 Yes (1) BSE refer miscella neous certification provisions (see Section 43) Oval stamp Biosecurity Act 1993 parts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII 72/462/EEC Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 Yes (1) Frozen Only BSE refer miscella neous certification provisions (see Section 43) Public health 94/65/EC Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 Animal Products Act 1999 Food Act 1981 Health Act 1956 Yes (1) Animal Products Act 1999 94/65/EC 2000/572/EC Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 Yes (1) NZ has submitted alternative EC to consider 16. Meat preparations derived from fresh poultrymeat Animal health 91/494/EEC 94/438/EC Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 No Farm freedom from IBD, 30 days No live vaccine used No comminglement — IBD cross contamination ND and AI regional freedom NZ to carry out risk assessment for IBD, ND and AI by December 1999 Biosecurity Act 1993 parts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII 91/494/EEC 93/342/EEC 94/984/EC Yes (3) 26.8.2003 L 214/54 O fficial Journal of the European U nion EN Commodity EC exports to New Zealand (1) New Zealand exports to EC Trade conditions Equiva lence Special conditions Action Trade conditions Equiva lence Special conditions Action EC standards NZ standards NZ standards EC standards Public health 94/65/EC Food Act 1981 Health Act 1956 Animal Products Act 1999 Yes (1) Oval stamp Animal Products Act 1999 94/65/EC 2000/572/EC NE Not evaluated 17. Meat preparations derived from farmed game meat Animal health — Deer — Pigs 72/461/EEC 92/118/EEC 91/495/EEC 64/432/EEC Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 Yes (1) Biosecurity Act 1993 parts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII 92/118/EEC 91/495/EEC Yes (1) — Rabbit 92/118/EEC 91/495/EEC Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 Yes (1) Biosecurity Act 1993 parts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII 92/118/EEC 91/495/EEC Yes (1) — Feathered 92/118/EEC 91/494/EEC 91/495/EEC Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 No Farm freedom from IBD, 30 days No live vaccine used No comminglement — IBD cross contamination ND and AI regional freedom NZ to carry out risk assessment for IBD, ND and AI by December 1999 Biosecurity Act 1993 parts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII 92/118/EEC 91/494/EEC 91/495/EEC Yes (3) Public health — Land mammals 94/65/EC Animal Products Act 1999 Food Act 1981 Health Act 1956 Yes (1) Oval stamp Animal Products Act 1999 94/65/EC 2000/572/EC Yes (1) Frozen only NZ has submitted alternative EC to consider — Feathered 94/65/EC NE Not evaluated 94/65/EC 2000/572/EC NE Not evaluated 26.8.2003 L 214/55 O fficial Journal of the European U nion EN Commodity EC exports to New Zealand (1) New Zealand exports to EC Trade conditions Equiva lence Special conditions Action Trade conditions Equiva lence Special conditions Action EC standards NZ standards NZ standards EC standards 18. Meat preparations derived from wild game meat Animal health — Deer — Rabbit 92/45/EEC Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 Yes (1) Biosecurity Act 1993 parts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII 92/45/EEC Yes (1) — Pigs 92/45/EEC Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 Yes (1) CSF refer miscella neous certification provisions (see Section 43) Biosecurity Act 1993 parts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII 92/45/EEC Yes (1) Yes (2) 70 °C for 25 min or equivalent — Feathered 92/45/EEC Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 E Still evaluating NZ to carry out risk assessment for IBD, ND and AI by December 1999 Biosecurity Act 1993 parts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII 92/45/EEC Yes (3) Public health — Wild land mammals 94/65/EC Animal Products Act 1999 Food Act 1981 Health Act 1956 Yes (1) Pentagonal stamp Animal Products Act 1999 94/65/EC 2000/572/EC Yes (1) Frozen Only NZ has submitted alternative EC to consider — Feathered 94/65/EC NE Not evaluated 94/65/EC 2000/572/EC NE Not evaluated 19. Animal casings for human consumption Animal health — Cattle — Sheep — Goats — Pigs 92/118/EEC 64/432/EEC 72/461/EEC 72/462/EEC Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 Yes (1) Oval stamp Biosecurity Act 1993 parts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII 92/118/EEC 94/187/EC Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 Yes (1) 26.8.2003 L 214/56 O fficial Journal of the European U nion EN Commodity EC exports to New Zealand (1) New Zealand exports to EC Trade conditions Equiva lence Special conditions Action Trade conditions Equiva lence Special conditions Action EC standards NZ standards NZ standards EC standards Public health 77/99/EEC Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 Animal Products Act 1999 Food Act 1981 Health Act 1956 Yes (1) BSE refer miscella neous certification provisions (see Section 43) Animal Products Act 1999 77/99/EEC Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 Yes (1) BSE refer miscella neous certification provisions (see Section 43) 20. Animal casings not for human consumption Animal health — Cattle — Sheep — Goats — Pigs Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 64/432/EEC 72/461/EEC 72/462/EEC Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 Yes (2) Restrictions with respect to scrapie Oval stamp NZ to re-examine by December 1999 Biosecurity Act 1993 parts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII Animal Products Act 1999 Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 94/187/EC Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 Yes (1) BSE refer miscella neous certification provisions (see Section 43) Public health Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 Health Act 1956 Agricultural Compounds and Veterinary Medi cines Act 1997 NE Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 BSE refer miscella neous certification provisions (see Section 43) 21. Hides and skins Animal health — Ungulates excluding Equidae Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 72/461/EEC 72/462/EEC 64/432/EEC 91/495/EEC Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 Yes (1) Biosecurity Act 1993 parts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII Animal Products Act 1999 Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 Yes (1) — Equidae — Other mammals NE Not evaluated Yes (1) — Ratite (Ostrich, emu, rhea) 92/118/EEC Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 NE Not evaluated NE Not evaluated 26.8.2003 L 214/57 O fficial Journal of the European U nion EN Commodity EC exports to New Zealand (1) New Zealand exports to EC Trade conditions Equiva lence Special conditions Action Trade conditions Equiva lence Special conditions Action EC standards NZ standards NZ standards EC standards Public health None None 22. Wool and fibre/hair Animal health — Sheep Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 97/168/EC Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 Yes (2) Scoured wool only NZ to perform risk assessment by December 1999 Biosecurity Act 1993 parts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII Animal Products Act 1999 Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 Yes (1) — Ruminants and pigs NE Not evaluated Yes (1) — Other NE Not evaluated Yes (1) Public health None None 23A. Petfood (includes processed) containing only low risk material Animal health Article 5 90/ 667/EEC Processed petfood (mammalian) Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 Yes(1) BSE refer miscella neous certification provisions (see Section 43) Biosecurity Act 1993 parts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII Animal Products Act 1999 Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 94/309/EC Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 BSE refer miscella neous certification provisions (see Section 43) — Hermeti cally sealed containers Yes (1) Yes (1) — Semi-moist and dried petfood Yes (2) 70 °C for 25 min or equivalent. Dog chews are exempt Yes (1) 26.8.2003 L 214/58 O fficial Journal of the European U nion EN Commodity EC exports to New Zealand (1) New Zealand exports to EC Trade conditions Equiva lence Special conditions Action Trade conditions Equiva lence Special conditions Action EC standards NZ standards NZ standards EC standards Processed petfood (non mammalian) — Hermeti cally sealed containers Yes (1) Yes (1) — Semi-moist and dried petfood Yes (1) Yes (1) — fish mate rial — avian mate rial Yes (2) 70 °C/50 min, 80 °C/9 min or 100 °C/1 min or equivalent NZ to carry out risk assessment for IBD, ND and AI by December 1999 Yes (1) Raw petfood For direct consumption Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 NE Not evaluated Biosecurity Act 1993 parts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII Animal Products Act 1999 NE Not evaluated BSE refer miscella neous certification provisions (see Section 43) EC to consider import rules Public health None None 26.8.2003 L 214/59 O fficial Journal of the European U nion EN Commodity EC exports to New Zealand (1) New Zealand exports to EC Trade conditions Equiva lence Special conditions Action Trade conditions Equiva lence Special conditions Action EC standards NZ standards NZ standards EC standards 23 B. Processed petfood containing processed animal protein derived from high risk animal waste Animal health, Article 28 of Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 — Mammalian Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 97/735/EC 1999/534/EC Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 Yes (1) BSE refer miscella neous certification provisions (see Section 43) High risk ruminant PAP prohibited entry into NZ EC to submit paper. NZ to consider Biosecurity Act 1993 parts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII Animal Products Act 1999 Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 94/309/EC Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 Yes (3) BSE refer miscella neous certification provisions (see Section 43) EC to consider NZ technical submission and BSE freedom — Non mammalian Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 92/562/EEC Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 Yes (1) Yes (2) EC to consider NZ technical submission Public health None None 24. Bones and bone products for human consumption — Other products as defined in 77/99/EEC Animal health Fresh meat: — Red meat (ruminants/ horses) — Pigs Farmed game — Pigs — Deer 64/432/EEC 72/461/EEC 80/215/EEC 72/462/EEC 91/495/EEC Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 Yes (1) For animals derived from areas not subject to regionali sation restrictions Biosecurity Act 1993 parts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII 72/462/EEC 91/449/EEC 91/495/EEC Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 Yes (1) BSE refer miscella neous certification provisions (see Section 43) Yes (2) For animals derived from areas subject to disease restric tions 70 °C for 25 min or equiva lent Fresh meat — Poultry Farmed and wild game — Feathered 92/118/EEC 80/215/EEC 72/462/EEC 94/438/EC 92/45/EEC 91/494/EEC 91/495/EEC Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 Yes (2) 70 °C/50 min, 80 °C/9 min or 100 °C/1 min or equivalent EC to provide scientific basis for 70 °C core tempera ture NZ to assess within three months of receipt of informa tion Biosecurity Act 1993 parts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII 92/118/EEC 92/45/EEC 91/494/EEC 91/495/EEC Yes (3) 26.8.2003 L 214/60 O fficial Journal of the European U nion EN Commodity EC exports to New Zealand (1) New Zealand exports to EC Trade conditions Equiva lence Special conditions Action Trade conditions Equiva lence Special conditions Action EC standards NZ standards NZ standards EC standards Wild game — Pigs 92/45/EEC Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 Yes (1) CSF refer miscella neous certification provisions (see Section 43) Biosecurity Act 1993 parts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII 92/45/EEC Yes (1) — Deer Yes (2) 70 °C for 25 min or equivalent 92/45/EEC Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 Yes (1) Public health Fresh meat Farmed game 77/99/EEC 91/495/EEC 92/45/EEC 92/118/EEC Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 Animal Products Act 1999 Food Act 1981 Health Act 1956 Yes (1) Oval stamp (fresh meat and farmed game) BSE refer miscella neous certification provisions (see Section 43) Animal Products Act 1999 77/99/EEC 92/118/EEC Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 Yes (1) BSE refer miscella neous certification provisions (see Section 43) Wild game Pentagonal stamp (wild game) Pentagonal stamp (wild game) Fresh meat — Poultry 92/118/EEC 80/215/EEC 94/438/EC 92/45/EEC 91/495/EEC Animal Products Act 1999 Food Act 1981 Health Act 1956 Yes (1) Animal Products Act 1999 Food Act 1981 Health Act 1956 77/99/EEC 92/118/EEC NE Not evaluated Farmed and wild game — Feathered NE Not evaluated 26.8.2003 L 214/61 O fficial Journal of the European U nion EN Commodity EC exports to New Zealand (1) New Zealand exports to EC Trade conditions Equiva lence Special conditions Action Trade conditions Equiva lence Special conditions Action EC standards NZ standards NZ standards EC standards 25. Processed bones and bone products not for human or animal consumption (Rendered bones for animal meals refer processed proteins for animal feedingstuffs) Animal health 92/118/EEC 90/667/EEC Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 NE Not evaluated Still to be addressed Biosecurity Act 1993 parts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII Animal Products Act 1999 92/118/EEC 94/446/EC 97/197/EC Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 Yes (1) Channelling BSE refer miscella neous certification provisions (see Section 43) Still to be addressed Public health None None 26. Processed animal protein for human consumption — Other products as defined in 77/99/EEC Animal health Fresh meat: — Red meat (ruminants/ horses) — Pigs Farmed game — Pigs — Deer 64/432/EEC 72/461/EEC 72/462/EEC 80/215/EEC 91/495/EEC Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 Yes (1) For animals derived from areas not subject to regionali sation restrictions Biosecurity Act 1993 parts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII 72/462/EEC 91/449/EEC 91/495/EEC Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 Yes (1) BSE refer miscella neous certification provisions (see Section 43) Yes (2) For animals derived from areas subject to disease restric tions 70 °C for 25 min or equiva lent Fresh meat — Poultry Farmed and wild game — Feathered 92/118/EEC 80/215/EEC 72/462/EEC 94/438/EEC 92/45/EEC 91/494/EEC 91/495/EEC Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 Yes (2) 70 °C/50 min, 80 °C/9 min or 100 °C/1 min or equivalent EC to provide scientific basis for 70 °C core tempera ture NZ to assess within three months of receipt of informa tion Biosecurity Act 1993 parts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII 92/118/EEC 92/45/EEC 91/494/EEC 91/495/EEC Yes (3) 26.8.2003 L 214/62 O fficial Journal of the European U nion EN Commodity EC exports to New Zealand (1) New Zealand exports to EC Trade conditions Equiva lence Special conditions Action Trade conditions Equiva lence Special conditions Action EC standards NZ standards NZ standards EC standards Wild game — Pigs — Deer 92/45/EEC Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 Yes (1) CSF refer miscella neous certification provisions (see Section 43) Biosecurity Act 1993 parts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII 92/45/EEC Yes (1) Yes (2) 70 °C for 25 min or equivalent 92/45/EEC Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 Yes (1) Public health Fresh meat Farmed game 77/99/EEC 91/495/EEC 92/45/EEC 92/118/EEC Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 Animal Products Act 1999 Food Act 1981 Health Act 1956 Yes (1) Oval stamp (fresh meat and farmed game) BSE refer miscella neous certification provisions (see Section 43) Animal Products Act 1999 77/99/EEC 92/118/EEC Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 Yes (1) BSE refer miscella neous certification provisions (see Section 43) Wild game Pentagonal stamp (wild game) Pentagonal stamp (wild game) Fresh meat — Poultry Farmed and wild game — Feathered 92/118/EEC 80/215/EEC 94/438/EC 92/45/EEC 91/495/EEC Animal Products Act 1999 Food Act 1981 Health Act 1956 Yes (1) Animal Products Act 1999 77/99/EEC 92/118/EEC NE Not evaluated NE Not evaluated 26.8.2003 L 214/63 O fficial Journal of the European U nion EN Commodity EC exports to New Zealand (1) New Zealand exports to EC Trade conditions Equiva lence Special conditions Action Trade conditions Equiva lence Special conditions Action EC standards NZ standards NZ standards EC standards 27. Processed (rendered) animal protein for feedingstuffs Animal health PAP derived from mamma lian animal waste 92/118/EEC 90/667/EEC 97/735/EEC 1999/534/EC Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 No High risk ruminant PAP prohibited entry into NZ Ruminant PAP Packaging to be labelled: not for use in ruminant feedingstuffs EC to submit paper. NZ to consider Biosecurity Act 1993 parts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII Animal Products Act 1999 90/667/EEC 92/118/EEC 92/562/EEC Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 Yes (3) BSE refer miscella neous certification provisions (see Section 43) EC to consider NZ technical submission and BSE freedom PAP derived from low risk mammalian animal waste and destined to be incorporated into petfood Yes (1) Packaging to be labelled: not for use in ruminant feedingstuffs BSE refer miscella neous certification provisions (see Section 43) EC to consider possible extension of Community fur animal derogation to NZ Yes (1) BSE refer miscella neous certification provisions (see Section 43) PAP derived exclusively from/ containing high risk non mammalian animal waste 92/118/EEC 90/667/EEC 92/562/EEC Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 Yes (1) BSE refer miscella neous certification provisions (see Section 43) Yes (2) Heat treatment as laid down in 92/ 562/EEC EC to consider NZ technical submission 26.8.2003 L 214/64 O fficial Journal of the European U nion EN Commodity EC exports to New Zealand (1) New Zealand exports to EC Trade conditions Equiva lence Special conditions Action Trade conditions Equiva lence Special conditions Action EC standards NZ standards NZ standards EC standards PAP derived from low risk non-mamma lian animal waste 92/118/EEC 90/667/EEC Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 — fish mate rial Yes (1) Yes (1) — avian mate rial Yes (2) 70 °C/50 min, 80 °C/9 min or 100 °C/1 min or equivalent NZ to carry out risk assessment for IBD, ND and AI by December 1999 Yes (1) Public health None None 28. Serum from equidae Animal health Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 94/143/EC Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 NE Not evaluated Still to be addressed Biosecurity Act 1993 parts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 94/143/EC NE Not evaluated Still to be addressed Public health None None 26.8.2003 L 214/65 O fficial Journal of the European U nion EN Commodity EC exports to New Zealand (1) New Zealand exports to EC Trade conditions Equiva lence Special conditions Action Trade conditions Equiva lence Special conditions Action EC standards NZ standards NZ standards EC standards 29. Blood and blood products for human consumption — Other products as defined in 77/99/EEC Animal health Fresh meat: — Red meat (ruminants/ horses) — Pigs 64/432/EEC 72/461/EEC 80/215/EEC 72/462/EEC 91/495/EEC Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 Yes (1) For animals derived from areas not subject to regionali sation restrictions Biosecurity Act 1993 parts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII 72/462/EEC 91/449/EEC 91/495/EEC Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 Yes (1) BSE refer miscella neous certification provisions (see Section 43) Farmed game — Pigs — Deer Yes (2) For animals derived from areas subject to disease restric tions 70°C for 25 min or equiva lent Fresh meat Poultry — Farmed and wild game Feathered 92/118/EEC 80/215/EEC 72/462/EEC 94/438EEC 92/45/EEC 91/494/EEC 91/495/EEC Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 Yes (2) 70 °C/50 min, 80 °C/9 min or 100 °C/1 min or equivalent EC to provide scientific basis for 70 °C core tempera ture. NZ to assess within three months of receipt of information Biosecurity Act 1993 parts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII 92/118/EEC 92/45/EEC 91/494/EEC 91/495/EEC Yes (3) Wild game — Pigs 92/45/EEC Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 Yes (1) CSF refer miscella neous certification provisions (see Section 43) Biosecurity Act 1993 parts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII 92/45/EEC Yes (1) Yes (2) For animals derived from areas subject to disease restric tions 70 °C for 25 min or equivalent 26.8.2003 L 214/66 O fficial Journal of the European U nion EN Commodity EC exports to New Zealand (1) New Zealand exports to EC Trade conditions Equiva lence Special conditions Action Trade conditions Equiva lence Special conditions Action EC standards NZ standards NZ standards EC standards — Deer 92/45/EEC Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 Yes (1) Public health Fresh meat Farmed game 77/99/EEC 91/495/EEC 92/45/EEC 92/118/EEC Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 Animal Products Act 1999 Food Act 1981 Health Act 1956 Yes (1) Oval stamp (fresh meat and farmed game) BSE refer miscella neous certification provisions (see Section 43) Animal Products Act 1999 77/99/EEC 92/118/EEC Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 Yes (1) BSE refer miscella neous certification provisions (see Section 43) Wild game Pentagonal stamp (wild game) Pentagonal stamp (wild game) Fresh meat — Poultry 92/118/EEC 80/215/EEC 94/438/EEC 92/45/EEC 91/495/EEC Animal Products Act 1999 Food Act 1981 Health Act 1956 Yes (1) Animal Products Act 1999 77/99/EEC 92/118/EEC NE Not evaluated Farmed and wild game — Feathered NE Not evaluated 30. Processed blood and blood products (excluding serum from equidae) for pharmaceutical or technical use Animal health Fresh meat: — Bovine, ovine, caprine, Porcine 92/183/EEC Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 Yes (1) Biosecurity Act 1993 parts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII Animal Products Act 1999 92/183/EEC Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 Yes (1) — Equidae 92/183/EEC Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 NE Not evaluated Still to be addressed Biosecurity Act 1993 parts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII 92/183/EEC Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 NE Not evaluated Still to be addressed 26.8.2003 L 214/67 O fficial Journal of the European U nion EN Commodity EC exports to New Zealand (1) New Zealand exports to EC Trade conditions Equiva lence Special conditions Action Trade conditions Equiva lence Special conditions Action EC standards NZ standards NZ standards EC standards — Avian 92/183/EEC Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 NE Not evaluated Still to be addressed Biosecurity Act 1993 parts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII 92/183/EEC Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 NE Not evaluated Still to be addressed Public health Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 Health Act 1956 Agricultural Compounds & Veterinary Medi cines Act NE None 31. Lard and rendered fats for human consumption i.e. other products as defined in 77/99/EEC Animal health Fresh meat: — Red meat (ruminants/ horses) — Pigs Farmed game — Pig — Deer 64/432/EEC 72/461/EEC 80/215/EEC 72/462/EEC 91/495/EEC Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 Yes (1) For animals derived from areas not subject to regionali sation restrictions Biosecurity Act 1993 parts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII 72/462/EEC 91/449/EEC 91/495/EEC (EC) No 999/ 2001 Yes (1) Yes (2) For animals derived from areas subject to disease restric tions 70 °C for 25 min or equivalent Fresh meat — Poultry Farmed and wild game — Feathered 92/118/EEC 80/215/EEC 72/462/EEC 94/438/EEC 92/45/EEC 91/494/EEC 91/495/EEC Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 Yes (2) 70 °C/50 min, 80 °C/9 min or 100 °C/1 min or equivalent EC to provide scientific basis for 70 °C core tempera ture. NZ to assess within three months of receipt of information Biosecurity Act 1993 parts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII 92/118/EEC 92/45/EEC 91/494/EEC 91/495/EEC Yes (3) 26.8.2003 L 214/68 O fficial Journal of the European U nion EN Commodity EC exports to New Zealand (1) New Zealand exports to EC Trade conditions Equiva lence Special conditions Action Trade conditions Equiva lence Special conditions Action EC standards NZ standards NZ standards EC standards Wild game — Pigs 92/45/EEC Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 Yes (1) CSF refer miscella neous certification provisions (see Section 43) Biosecurity Act 1993 parts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII 92/45/EEC Yes (1) Yes (2) 70 °C for 25 min or equivalent — Deer Yes (1) Public health Fresh meat Farmed game 77/99/EEC 91/495/EEC 92/45/EEC 92/118/EEC Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 Animal Products Act 1999 Food Act 1981 Health Act 1956 Yes (1) Oval stamp (fresh meat and farmed game) BSE refer miscella neous certification provisions (see Section 43) Animal Products Act 1999 77/99/EEC 92/118/EEC Yes (1) BSE refer miscella neous certification provisions (see Section 43) Wild game Pentagonal stamp (wild game) Pentagonal stamp (wild game) Fresh meat — Poultry 92/118/EEC 80/215/EEC 94/438/EEC 92/45/EEC 91/495/EEC Animal Products Act 1999 Food Act 1981 Health Act 1956 Yes (1) Animal Products Act 1999 77/99/EEC 92/118/EEC NE Not evaluated Farmed and wild game — Feathered NE Not evaluated 26.8.2003 L 214/69 O fficial Journal of the European U nion EN Commodity EC exports to New Zealand (1) New Zealand exports to EC Trade conditions Equiva lence Special conditions Action Trade conditions Equiva lence Special conditions Action EC standards NZ standards NZ standards EC standards 32. Lard and rendered fats not for human consumption Animal health Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 72/461/EEC Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 Yes (1) Rende red fats Packaging to be labelled: Not for use in ruminant feedingstuffs BSE refer miscella neous certification provisions (see Section 43) Biosecurity Act 1993 parts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, Animal Products Act 1999 Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 Yes (1) Yes (3) Yes (1) for Article 5 90/667/EEC mate rials Yes (3) for Article 3 90/667/EEC mate rials BSE refer miscella neous certification provisions (see Section 43) EC to consider NZ alternative treatment methods Yes (2) Lards Fresh poultrymeat and feathered farmed and wild game — 70 °C/ 50 min, 80 °C/ 9 min or 100 °C/ 1 min or equivalent From a restricted region fresh meat: red meat (rumi nants/horses/pigs) and farmed game (pigs/deer) and wild game (pig) from Member States with CSF within the last 30 days — 70 °C for 25 min or equivalent Packaging to be labelled: Not for use in ruminant feedingstuffs EC to provide scientific basis for 70 °C core tempera ture. NZ to assess within 3 months of receipt of informa tion Yes (3) 26.8.2003 L 214/70 O fficial Journal of the European U nion EN Commodity EC exports to New Zealand (1) New Zealand exports to EC Trade conditions Equiva lence Special conditions Action Trade conditions Equiva lence Special conditions Action EC standards NZ standards NZ standards EC standards Yes (1) Lards Product to be derived from fresh meat, farmed and wild game with Yes (1) for animal health indicated previously No comminglement Packaging to be labelled: Not for use in ruminant feedingstuffs Biosecurity Act 1993 parts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII; Animal Products Act 1999 92/118/EEC Yes (3) Public health None None 33. Raw materials for feedingstuffs, pharmaceutical or technical use — low risk only Animal health Fresh meat Farmed game — Pigs — Deer Wild game — Pigs — Deer Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 Yes (1) Product to be derived from fresh meat, farmed and wild game with Yes (1) for animal health indicated previously. Packaging to be labelled: Not for use in ruminant feedingstuffs Not evaluated Biosecurity Act 1993 parts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII Animal Products Act 1999 Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 Yes (1) Channelling BSE refer miscella neous certification provisions (see Section 43) EC to consider import rules for direct consumption Fresh meat — Poultry Farmed and wild game — Feathered Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 NE Biosecurity Act 1993 parts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII Animal Products Act 1999 Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 NE Not evaluated 26.8.2003 L 214/71 O fficial Journal of the European U nion EN Commodity EC exports to New Zealand (1) New Zealand exports to EC Trade conditions Equiva lence Special conditions Action Trade conditions Equiva lence Special conditions Action EC standards NZ standards NZ standards EC standards Public health Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 Health Act 1956 Agricultural Compounds & Veterinary Medi cines Act NE None 34. Apiculture products — not for human consumption Animal health Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 NE Not evaluated Still to be addressed Biosecurity Act 1993 parts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 NE Not evaluated Still to be addressed Public health None None 35. Game trophies Animal health — Mammalian Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 72/462/EEC Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 Yes (1) Biosecurity Act 1993 parts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 Yes (1) — Avian NE Not evaluated Still to be addressed NE Not evaluated Still to be addressed Public health None None 36. Manure Animal health Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 NE Not evaluated Still to be addressed Biosecurity Act 1993 parts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 NE Not evaluated Still to be addressed Public health None None 26.8.2003 L 214/72 O fficial Journal of the European U nion EN Commodity EC exports to New Zealand (1) New Zealand exports to EC Trade conditions Equiva lence Special conditions Action Trade conditions Equiva lence Special conditions Action EC standards NZ standards NZ standards EC standards 37. Honey Animal health Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 NE Not evaluated Still to be addressed Biosecurity Act 1993 parts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII NE Not evaluated Still to be addressed Public health Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 Food Act 1981 Health Act 1956 NE Not evaluated Still to be addressed Food Act 1981 Health Act 1956 Animal Products Act 1999 Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 NE Not evaluated Still to be addressed 38. Frogs' legs Animal health Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 NE Not evaluated Still to be addressed Biosecurity Act 1993 parts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII NE Not evaluated Still to be addressed Public health 92/118/EEC Food Act 1981 Health Act 1956 NE Not evaluated Still to be addressed Food Act 1981, Health Act 1956 Animal Products Act 1999 92/118/EEC NE Not evaluated Still to be addressed 39. Snails for human consumption Animal health Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 NE Not evaluated Still to be addressed Biosecurity Act 1993 parts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII NE Not evaluated Still to be addressed Public health 92/118/EEC Food Act 1981 Health Act 1956 NE Not evaluated Still to be addressed Food Act 1981 Health Act 1956 Animal Products Act 1999 92/118/EEC NE Not evaluated Still to be addressed 26.8.2003 L 214/73 O fficial Journal of the European U nion EN Commodity EC exports to New Zealand (1) New Zealand exports to EC Trade conditions Equiva lence Special conditions Action Trade conditions Equiva lence Special conditions Action EC standards NZ standards NZ standards EC standards 40. Egg products Animal health 90/539/EEC Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 NE Not evaluated Still to be addressed Biosecurity Act 1993 parts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII 90/539/EEC Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 NE Not evaluated Still to be addressed Public health 92/118/EEC Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 89/437/EEC Food Act 1981 Health Act 1956 NE Not evaluated Still to be addressed Food Act 1981 Health Act 1956 Animal Products Act 1999 92/118/EEC Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 89/437/EEC NE Not evaluated Salmonella, refer miscellaneous certi fication provisions (see Section 43) Still to be addressed 41. Gelatines for technical and human consumption Animal health Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 Biosecurity Act 1993 S 22 NE Not evaluated Still to be addressed Biosecurity Act 1993 parts IV, V, VI, VII, VIII NE Not evaluated Still to be addressed Public health Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 Regulation (EC) No 999/2001, as amended Animal Products Act 1999 Food Act 1981 Health Act 1956 NE Not evaluated BSE refer miscella neous certification provisions (see Section 43) Still to be addressed Animal Products Act 1999 Food Act 1981 Health Act 1956 Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 NE Not evaluated BSE refer to miscel laneous certification provisions where for human consumption: (see Section 43) Still to be addressed 26.8.2003 L 214/74 O fficial Journal of the European U nion EN Commodity EC exports to New Zealand (1) New Zealand exports to EC Trade conditions Equiva lence Special conditions Action Trade conditions Equiva lence Special conditions Action EC standards NZ standards NZ standards EC standards 42 A. Horizontal Issues Definitions For “serious infec tious disease” and “epizootic” EC to confirm Water 80/778/EEC 98/83/EC Animal Products Act 1999 Health Act 1956 Yes (1) Animal Products Act 1999 80/778/EEC Yes (1) EC to evaluate new NZ proposal for water system Residues Residue moni toring — Red meat species 96/22/EC 96/23/EC Animal Products Act 1999 Food Act 1981 Yes (1) Animal Products Act 1999 96/22/EC 96/23/EC Yes (1) — Other species NE Not evaluated Still to be addressed NE Not evaluated Still to be addressed — Standards NE Not evaluated (currently outside scope of Agree ment) Still to be addressed NE Not evaluated (currently outside scope of Agree ment) 26.8.2003 L 214/75 O fficial Journal of the European U nion EN Commodity EC exports to New Zealand (1) New Zealand exports to EC Trade conditions Equiva lence Special conditions Action Trade conditions Equiva lence Special conditions Action EC standards NZ standards NZ standards EC standards Certification Systems 96/93/EC Animal Products Act 1999 Yes (1) Equivalency status applies to all animals and animal product commod ities accorded both animal and public health equivalence (Yes 1) as appro priate. Animal Products Act 1999 72/462/EEC 91/495/EEC 92/5/EEC 92/45/EEC 92/118/EEC 94/65/EC 96/93/EC 1774/2002 Yes (1) Equivalency status applies to animals and animal product commodities under the scope of Direc tives 72/462/EEC, 91/495/EEC, 92/5/ EEC, 92/118/EEC (Annex I, Chapters 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10 and 11, and Annex II Chapter 1) 92/45/EEC, 94/65/ EC, 1774/2002 (Annex X, Chapters 1, 3, 5 and 8) accorded both animal and public health equivalence (Yes 1) as appro priate. When the official health certi ficate is issued after the departure of the consignment, it shall include refer ence to the appro priate Eligibilty Number (ED), date of issuance of the eligibility document that supports the official health certi ficate, the date of departure of the consignment and the date of signing of the official health certificate. New Zealand shall inform the border inspection post of arrival of any certi fication problem after departure from New Zealand. For commodities other than those accorded certification systems equivalence the EC to evaluate equivalence. 26.8.2003 L 214/76 O fficial Journal of the European U nion EN Commodity EC exports to New Zealand (1) New Zealand exports to EC Trade conditions Equiva lence Special conditions Action Trade conditions Equiva lence Special conditions Action EC standards NZ standards NZ standards EC standards 42. B Horizontal issues Issue Action Premises listings Competent authority to recommend listing Still require lists currently. Still to be addressed Still to be addressed Certification Consistency of required information Modification to existing certificates Principles of health marking Still to be addressed NZ has requested. EC to consider Still to be addressed Compliance Resolution/transparency Linkage to audit process Still to be addressed Still to be addressed Premises supervision Veterinary supervision EC to clarify internal/external requirements 43. Miscellaneous certification provisions: Attestations are to appear on the public or animal health certificate. Issue Certification provisions IBR For trade from New Zealand to Denmark, Austria, Finland and Sweden in bovine animals and bovine semen, New Zealand will certify in accordance with Article 3 of Commission Decision 93/42/EEC. For trade from New Zealand to the province of Bolzano (Italy) in bovine animals and bovine semen, New Zealand will certify in accordance with Article 2 of Commission Decision 95/109/EC. This attestation will appear on the health certificate. Aujeszky's disease For trade from New Zealand to Great Britain, Denmark, South West France, Germany, Finland, Sweden, Austria and Luxembourg, in live pigs, New Zealand will certify in accordance with Article 5 of Commission Decision 93/24/EEC or Article 4 of Commission Decision 93/244/EEC as appropriate. This attestation will appear on the health certificate. BSE EC exports of products containing bovine, ovine or caprine materials to NZ (in addition to full compliance with all other relevant EC standards) “This product does not contain and is not derived from bovine, ovine and caprine materials other than those derived from animals born, continuously reared and slaughtered in the European Union and which has been produced in full compliance with EC 999/2001 and EC 1774/2002 as applicable.” Note: Products which contain bovine, ovine or caprine materials other than from those derived from animals born, continuously reared and slaughtered in the European Union are required to have that component certified in accordance with the relevant, additional third country provisions in the applicable NZ certification decision. 26.8.2003 L 214/77 O fficial Journal of the European U nion EN I Commodity EC exports to New Zealand (1) New Zealand exports to EC Trade conditions Equiva lence Special conditions Action Trade conditions Equiva lence Special conditions Action EC standards NZ standards NZ standards EC standards BSE NZ export of products containing bovine, ovine or caprine materials to EC “This product does not contain and is not derived from (delete as appropriate) specified risk material as defined in Annex XI, section A, to Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 produced after March 2001, or mechanically recovered meat obtained from bones of bovine, ovine or caprine animals produced after 31 March 2001. After March 31 2001 the bovine, ovine or caprine animals, from which this product is derived, have not been slaughtered after stunning by means of gas injected into the cranial cavity or killed by the same method or slaughtered by laceration after stunning of central nervous tissue by means of an elongated rod-shaped instrument introduced into the cranial cavity” or bovine, ovine and caprine materials other than those derived from animals born, continuously reared and slaughtered in the following countries: (insert name of a country or countries assigned a GBR and/or Category 1 status by the EC). CSF — feral pigs only For trade from the EC to NZ the Member State competent authority will certify that the products were derived from areas free from CSF in the feral porcine population for the preceding 60 days. This attestation will appear on the health certificate. Rabies For trade from New Zealand to UK, Ireland and Sweden. Cats and dogs may require post import quarantine and/or vaccination and/or serological testing. Colours for sanitary stamps Directive 94/36/EC prescribes the colours that could be used for sanitary stamps. Salmonella For trade from New Zealand to Sweden and Finland. New Zealand will certify in accordance with Council Decision 95/409/EC (fresh veal, beef and pigmeat), Council Deci sion 95/410/EC (live poultry for slaughter), Council Decision 95/411/EC (fresh poultrymeat), Commission Decision 95/160/EC (breeding poultry and day old chicks), Commission Decision 95/161/EC (laying hens) and Commission Decision 95/168/EC (table eggs for human consumption). No attestation is required for fresh meat as defined in Council Directive 72/462/EEC intended for the purposes of pasteurisation, sterilisation or for treatment having an equivalent effect. (1) Commodities must be fully eligible for unrestricted intra-Community trade, unless otherwise indicated.’ 26.8.2003 L 214/78 O fficial Journal of the European U nion EN I ANNEX C ‘ANNEX X CONTACT POINTS For New Zealand Counsellor (Veterinary and Technical) New Zealand Mission to the European Union Square De Meeus/De Meeusplein 1 B-1000 Brussels Tel. (0032) 25 50 12 19 Fax (0032) 25 13 48 56 For the European Community The Director Directorate E: Food Safety: plant health, animal health and welfare, international questions Directorate-General Health and Consumer Protection European Commission Rue Froissart/Froissartstraat 101, Room 8/58 B-1040 Brussels Tel. (0032) 22 95 68 38 Fax (0032) 22 96 42 86’. 26.8.2003 L 214/79Official Journal of the European UnionEN