WORLD TRADE
ORGANIZATIONG/SPS/GEN/352
28 October 2002
(02-5932)
Committee on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures Original:  English
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDED TO DEVELOPING COUNTRY MEMBERS
BY NEW ZEALAND SINCE 1 JANUARY 1995
Submission by New Zealand
In order to enhance transparency and update New Zealand’s submission on technical
assistance provided to developing country Members, New Zealand submits the following information
to Members.
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FOOD SAFETY RELATED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDED SINCE 1 JANUARY 1995
Description of particular programme Form of assistance Provided to Contacts
Concerns confronting agencies contemplating participation in a mutual recognition
arrangement for conformity assessmentSeminar – September 1999 Philippines Neil McLeod (NZFSA)
neil.mcleod@nzfsa.govt.nz
Design and presentation of seminars on risk analysis within the framework of FAO/ILS1
technical assistance to Asia – Beijing, China (1998); Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (1998); Chiang
Rai, Thailand (1997); and Bangkok, Thailand (1996).Technical expertise China, Malaysia,
SE Asia (regional assistance)Steve Hathaway (NZFSA)
steve.hathaway@nzfsa.govt.nz
ANZFA/Vietnam food regulation project: Technical assistance and advance to Vietnam to
review existing food control and regulatory systems aimed at enhancing qua lity and safety of
domestic and exported foods.  The project was commenced in November 1997 and  completedin March 2000.Technical assistance/advice Vietnam S Rajasekar(NZFSA)
rajasekars@nzfsa.govt.nz
Promotion of Codex activities in the South Pacific: New Zealand is co-operating with FAO
Sub Regional Office for the Pacific by providing technical advice and support.  Participated in
six workshops aimed at promoting codex standards and activ ities in the Pacific region and to
assist the island nations of the region to participate more effectively in Codex.  Details of the
workshops held so far are as follows: Tonga (November 1998), Fiji (June 1999), and Cook
Islands (August 1999),Samoa(June 2000), Vanuatu(August 2000) and Papua New
Guinea(June 2001)Technical advice Tonga, Fiji and Cook Islands,
Samoa, Vanuatu and Papua
New GuineaS Rajasekar(NZFSA)
rajasekars@nzfsa.govt.nz
ANZFA/NZ Food Regulatory Review missions to Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Papua New
Guinea, Peoples Republic of China, Vietnam and the Philippines.Technical advice Indonesia, Malaysia,
Thailand, Papua New
Guinea, Peoples Republic of
China, Vietnam and the
PhilippinesS Rajasekar(NZFSA)
rajasekars@nzfsa.govt.nz
Assistance for CODEX food standards workshop Grant Cook Islands, Samoa Mu ltilateral Programme Manager
(MFAT) – email:
dp4.dev@mft.govt.nz
ANZFA generic food control systems project to assist Asian developing economies with food
regulations and quality control systems, including SPS related mechanismsAdvice, technical expertise Asian developing economies Multilateral Programme Manager
(MFAT) – email:
dp4.dev@mft.govt.nz
Food-borne pathogen control in meat hygiene Seminar, Doha, April 1997 Gulf Cooperation Council
countriesNeil Armitage (NZFSA)
neil.armitage@nzfsa.govt.nz
Review of standards Panel discussions, March 1998 (with
USAID)Egypt Neil Armitage (NZFSA)
neil.armitage@nzfsa.govt.nzG/SPS/GEN/352
Page 3FOOD SAFETY RELATED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDED SINCE 1 JANUARY 1995
Description of particular programme Form of assistance Provided to Contacts
SPS harmonisation in food safety Symposium, Washington
July 1998Gulf Cooperation Council
countriesNeil Armitage (NZFSA)
neil.armitage@nzfsa.govt.nz
Food safety and human health Seminar, Doha,
November 1998Gulf Cooperation Council
countriesNeil Armitage (NZFSA)
neil.armitage@nzfsa.govt.nz
Generic risk management in setting food safety standards Symposium, Dubai,
March 2000Gulf Cooperation Council
countriesNeil Armitage (NZFSA)
neil.armitage@nzfsa.govt.nz
Food legislation Training course in NZ
(TASP)Jordan Neil Armitage (NZFSA)
neil.armitage@nzfsa.govt.nz
Science-based risk management in food regulation Workshop, November 2000
(Japan funded)Asian developing economies
(in Hanoi)Neil McLeod (NZFSA)
neil.mcleod@nzfsa.govt.nz
HACCP and regulatory requirements Seminar, February 2001 Dubai Neil Armitage (NZFSA)
neil.armitage@nzfsa.govt.nz
Analysis of benefits and participation considerations involved in mutual recognition
arrangements, focus on food regulation.Workshop, July 2001
(APEC-Japan funded)Asian developing economies
(in Kuala Lumpur)Neil McLeod (NZFSA)
neil.mcleod@nzfsa.govt.nz
Identifying appropriate food safety outcomes Conference, January 2002 WHO/FAO Global Forum Neil McLeod (NZFSA)
neil.mcleod@nzfsa.govt.nz
Practical application of the SPS principle of equivalence, in food safety. Workshop, May 2002 APEC economies (in
Mexico)Neil McLeod (NZFSA)
neil.mcleod@nzfsa.govt.nzG/SPS/GEN/352
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ANIMAL HEALTH RELATED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDED SINCE 1 JANUARY 1995
Description of particular programme Form of assistance Provided to Contacts
One day course.  An introduction to animal health risk analysis delivered at FAO request and
funding to 50 regulatory veterinarians from 11 Southern Africa Development Communitycountries, Onderstepoort, South Africa (April 1999)Course 11 Southern Africa
Development CommunityCountriesStuart MacDiarmid (MAF)
macdiarmids@maft.govt.nz
A two day workshop on animal health risk analysis funded by British Department for
International Development, delivered to 50 regulatory veterinarians, Indonesian Department
of Livestock Services, Jakarta, Indonesia (July 1999)Workshop Indonesia Stuart MacDiarmid (MAF)
macdiarmids@maft.govt.nz
Animal Health workshops for government vets on risk management and certification
procedures formeat exports to the EU.Advice, technical expertise Botswana Multilateral Programme Manager
(MFAT) – email:
Dp4.dev@mft.govt.nz
Three day course Animal Health Risk Analysis , 15 staff of Hong Kong Department of
Agriculture (March 2001).Training course Hong Kong, China Stuart MacDiarmid (MAF)
macdiarmids@maft.govt.nz
International Seminar on International Law Science  : Animal Disease Risk Analysis.
Quingdao, China, 18-25 October, 2001Course for government veterinarians China Martin van Ginkel
vnginkelm@maf.govt.nz
WTO/OIE Animal Health Workshop , Fiji, 4-12 November, 2001 Workshop for government
veterinariansSouth Pacific nations, in Fiji. Martin van Ginkel
vnginkelm@maf.govt.nz
A two-hour presentation on animal import risk analysis, at the request of the Technical
Director of AusAID Samoa Quarantine Improvement Project, delivered to the Director,
Samoan Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Forests and Meteorology and the Assistant
Director Quarantine Division (MAFFM) (August 2002).Seminar Samoa Erin Daldry
daldrye@maf.govt.nzG/SPS/GEN/352
Page 5PLANT HEALTH RELATED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDED SINCE 1 JANUARY 1995
Description of particular programme Form of assistance Provided to Contacts
Assistance for travel costs and professional fees incurred by the Pacific Plant Protection
OrganizationGrant South Pacific Region Multilateral Programme Manager
(MFAT) – email:
Dp4.dev@mft.govt.nz
ICPM pilot project for technical assistance to assess the phytosanitary needs and priorities of
developing countryGrant Secretariat of the Pacific
Community/ Asia Pacific
RegionJohn Hedley (MAF)
hedleyj@maf.govt.nz
Assistance in the construction of a High Temperate Forced Air plant (current project)Technical support, equipment,
trainingTonga Multilateral Programme Manager
(MFAT) – email:
Dp4.dev@mft.govt.nz
Visit of specialist to Secretariat of the Pacific Community to monitor and discuss plant
protection activities.Advice Secretariat of the Pacific
Community/ Pacific RegionMultilateral Programme Manager
(MFAT) – email:
Dp4.dev@mft.govt.nz
ICPM Regional Technical Consultation for Asia-Pacific on draft international standards for
phytosanitary measures (August 2000)Grant, technical expertise Asia-Pacific developing
countriesJohn Hedley (MAF)
hedleyj@maf.govt.nz
ICPM Regional Technical Consultation for Asia-Pacific on draft international standards for
phytosanitary measures (August 2001)Grant, technical expertise Asia-Pacific developing
countriesJohn Hedley (MAF)
hedleyj@maf.govt.nz
ICPM Regional Technical Consultation for Asia-Pacific on draft international standards for
phytosanitary measures (August 2002)Grant, technical expertise Asia-Pacific developing
countriesJohn Hedley (MAF)
hedleyj@maf.govt.nzG/SPS/GEN/352
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JOINT ANIMAL HEALTH AND PLANT HEALTH RELATED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDED SINCE 1 JANUARY 1995
Description of particular programme Form of assistance Provided to Contacts
Assistance to the Beijing China Animal and Plant Quarantine Laboratory in establishing a
quality assurance system (1996/97)Advice, training, technical expertise China Multilateral Programme Manager
(MFAT) – email:
Dp4.dev@mft.govt.nz
Assistance to Secretariat of the Pacific Community for plant and animal quarantine Grant Secretariat of the Pacific
Community/ Pacific RegionMultilateral Programme Manager
(MFAT) – email:
Dp4.dev@mft.govt.nz
Initial appraisal of Vanuatu Quarantine Service, followed by assistance with infrastructure,
equipment and human resource development to upgrade the quarantine service (1992-ongoing)Training, technical assistance, plant
and equipmentVanuatu Multilateral Programme Manager
(MFAT) – email:
Dp4.dev@mft.govt.nz
Short term attachment for quarantine officer to New Zealand Customs and agriculture
agenciesAdvice Cook Islands Multilateral Programme Manager
(MFAT) – email:
Dp4.dev@mft.govt.nz
Assistance for the Agricultural Quarantine Service to protect domestic agricultural production
from foreign pests and diseases and to facilitate the export of animal and plant products
(current project)Technical expertise, plant and
equipmentSolomon Islands Multilateral Programme Manager
(MFAT) – email:
Dp4.dev@mft.govt.nzG/SPS/GEN/352
Page 7JOINT SPS RELATED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDED SINCE 1 JANUARY 1995
Description of particular programme Form of assistance Provided to Contacts
SPS advisory visit by Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry Specialists (1996) Advice, technical expertise Mu ltilateral Programme Manager
(MFAT) – email:
Dp4.dev@mft.govt.nz
SPS Seminar in Beijing, China (April 1996) Technical advice China S Rajasekar(NZFSA)
raj.rajasekar@nzfsa.govt.nz
Risk analysis training programme with China Quarantine Control Agency Training China Multilateral Programme Manager
(MFAT) – email:
Dp4.dev@mft.govt.nz
Accreditation system for Inspection Bodies and Laboratories Feasibility study to assist in
meeting obligations under ASEAN Free Trade Area (1997)Advice, technical expertise China Multilateral Programme Manager
(MFAT) – email:
Dp4.dev@mft.govt.nz
Commonwealth Secretariat workshop on legal issues arising from the Uruguay Round
(including the SPS agreement) (June 1997)Technical expertise Cambodia Keawe Woodmore (MAF)
woodmorek@maf.govt.nz
Funding for Cambodian official to attend the Asia Pacific Laboratory Accreditation
Cooperation General Assembly (1998)Grant Cambodia Multilateral Programme Manager
(MFAT) – email:
Dp4.dev@mft.govt.nz
ASEAN Regional Trade and Investment Promotion Programme, WTO SPS agreement
capacity-building assistance (1999-)Advice, technical assistance ASEAN members Multilateral Programme Manager
(MFAT) – email:
Dp4.dev@mft.govt.nz
APEC sponsored visit for developing economies to the SPS committee (October-November
2001)Grant, advice China, Indonesia, Peru,
Philippines, Thailand, and
VietnamKeawe Woodmore (MAF)
woodmorek@maf.govt.nz
APEC handbook on national notification authorities and national enquiry points under the
WTO SPS and TBT agreementsDevelopment of handbook APEC economies Murray Barber (Standards NZ)
murray.barber@standards.co.nzG/SPS/GEN/352
Page 8JOINT SPS RELATED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDED SINCE 1 JANUARY 1995
Description of particular programme Form of assistance Provided to Contacts
APEC symposiums on notification procedures under the WTO SPS and TBT Agreements
(Bangkok and Lima, May 2002)Workshop, grant, technical expertise Australia; Brazil; Brunei
Darussalam; Canada; China;
Chinese Taipei; Hong Kong,China; Chile; Colombia; El
Salvador; Guatemala;
Indonesia; Jamaica; Japan;
Korea, Macau, China;
Malaysia; Mexico; New
Zealand; Papua New Guinea;
Paraguay; Peru; Philippines;
Russia; Thailand; United
States; Vietnam.Murray Barber (Standards NZ)
murray.barber@standards.co.nz
International Assessment team for review of Korean response to FMD.  (July 2002) Technical expertise Korea Graham Mackereth (MAF)
mackerethg@maf.govt.nz
NOTE: Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF); Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT); New Zealand Food Safety Authori ty (NZFSA)
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