Import Health Standard  
Issued under the Biosecurity Act 1993   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Zoo Primates  
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TITLE  
Import Health Standard : Zoo Primates  
COMMENCEMEN T 
This Import Health Standard  comes into force on  [Effective Date ]  
REVOCATION  
This Import Health Standard revokes and replaces the following:  
a) Import Health Standard for Zoo Primates from Australia, Canada, the European Union, USA and 
Singapore, ZOOPRIIC.SPE, 20 July 201 1  
ISSUING AUTHORITY  
This Import Health Standard  is issued under section 24A of the Biosecurity Act 1993.  
 
Dated at Wellington , [Document Date]  
 
 
Vicki Melville  
Manager  (Acting) , Import and Export Animals  
Ministry for Primary Industries  
(acting under dele gated authority of the Director -General)  
 
Contact for further information  
Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI)  
Agriculture & Investment Branch  
Animal Imports  
PO Box 2526  
Wellington 6140  
 
Email: animal.imports@mpi.govt.nz  
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Contents  Page 
Introduction  3 
Part 1:  Requirements  6 
1.1 Applicatio n 6 
1.2 Incorporation by reference  6 
1.3 Definitions  6 
1.4 General requirements for import  6 
1.5 Pre-export isolation  7 
1.6 Diagnostic tests, vaccin es and treatment  7 
1.7 Transport  8 
1.8 Import permit  8 
1.9 The documentation that must accompany goods  8 
1.10  Transitional and containment facility  9 
1.11  Transiting primates  10 
Part 2:  Specified Requirements for Identified Risk Organisms  11 
2.1 Internal parasites  11 
2.2 External parasites  11 
Part 3:  Model Veterinary Certificates  12 
Schedule 1 – Docum ent History  15 
Schedule 2 – Definitions  16 
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Introduction  
This introduction  is not part of the  Import Health Standard  (IHS) , but is intended to indicate its general effect.  
Purpose  
This IHS specifies the minimum requirements that must be met when importing  zoo primates  into New 
Zealand . 
The biosecurity risk organisms associated with zoo primates  that are managed by this IHS are  (refer to Part 2 
for specified requirements) : 
a) Rabies  
b) Tuberculosis ( Mycobacterium tuberculosis  and M. bovis ) 
c) Enteric bacteria  
d) Internal parasites  
e) External parasite s (Lice, Ticks and Mites)  
f) Weed seeds  
Background  
The Biosecurity Act 1993 (the Act) provides the legal basis for excluding, eradicating and effectively managing 
pests and unwanted organisms.  
Import health standards issued under the Act set out requireme nts to be met to effectively manage biosecurity 
risks associated with importing goods. They include requirements that must be met in the exporting country, 
during transit, and before biosecurity clearance can be given.  
Guidance boxes are included within this IHS for explanatory purposes. The guidance included in these boxes 
is for informatio n only and has no legal effect.  
Who should read this  Import Health Standard ? 
This IHS should be read by importers of zoo primates  from Australia, Canada,  European Union  (EU), 
Singapore and the United States of America . 
Why is this important?  
It is the importer’s responsibility to ensure the requirements of this IHS are met. Consignments that do not 
comply with the requirements of this IHS may not be  cleared for entry into New Zealand and/or further 
information may be sought from importers. Consignments that do not comply with the requirements of this IHS 
may be re -shipped or destroyed under the Act or tested/treated in accordance with this IHS prior to release or 
equivalence determined. Importers are liable for all associated expenses.  
The costs to MPI in performing functions relating to the importation of zoo primates  will be recovered in 
accordance with the Act and any regulations made under the A ct. All costs involved with documentation, 
transport, storage and obtaining a biosecurity clearance must be covered by the importer or agent.  
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Equivalence  
The Chief Technical Officer (CTO) may issue a direction under section 27(1)(d) of the Act that m easures 
different from those set out in this IHS may be applied to effectively manage risks associated  with the 
importation of  these goods.  
If an equivalent measure is approved, an import permit may be issued under section 24D(2) of the Act if the 
Director -General considers it appropriate to do so.  The details of the CTO direction on equivalence will be 
included as notes in the special conditions section of the permit to inform the inspector’s assessment of the 
commodity.  
MPI’s preference is that th e exporting country’s Competent Authority makes equivalence requests.  
Equivalence requests can be lodged with animal.imports@mpi.govt.nz . 
Transitional facility  
Any containers not intact on arrival will be r equired to be made secure before the consignment is moved to the 
transitional or containment facility. Any material which has leaked from the container will be destroyed at the 
port of entry.  
Biosecurity authorisation  
A biosecurity authorisation may be giv en, by an Officia l Veterinarian, under section 25  of the Act, authorising 
direction of the zoo primates to the transitional facility named on the MPI import  permit . 
Inspection  
On arrival, all documentation accompanying the consignment will be verified by a n inspector.  
Document History  
Refer to Schedule 1.  
Other information  
This is not an exhaustive list of compliance requirements and it is the importer’s responsibility to be familiar 
with and comply with all New Zealand laws . 
Import Health Standards  
Other relevant IHSs must also be complied with before biosecurity clearance will be issued. These may 
include but are not limited to the following:  
a) All equipment entering New Zealand with the zoo primates  must comply with the IHS Used 
Equipment Associated with Animals or Water . 
b) Containers made of timber must meet th e requirements of the following: IHS: Woodware from All 
Countries . 
CITES   
It is the responsibility of the importer to ensure that the consignment is accompanied by any permit(s) required 
to meet the legislation of the country of origin and the Convention on the International Trade in Endangered Import Health Standard : Zoo Primates   
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Species (CITES) http://www.cites.org . See the Department of Conservation for further details 
http://www.doc.govt.nz/about -doc/role/international/endangered -species/ .  
The importer is advised to clarify the status of the species of animal in relation to international agreements on 
their trade, prior to export. Material arriving in New Zealand without the relevant CITES permits may be 
subject to seizure by the New Zealan d Department of Conservation.  
Any requirement for CITES or other conservation -related documentation must be met by the 
exporter/importer.  
Environmental Protection Authority (EPA)  and new organisms  
Importers of new organisms must meet all requirements of t he Hazardous Substances and New Organisms 
(HSNO) Act 1996.  
Before an inspector can authorise a new organism to go to a containment facility, the EPA must have given 
approval for importation of that organism into containment in accordance with the HSNO Act.   
Harmonised System (HS) Codes  
The harmonised system is an international product numbering classification  developed by the World Customs 
Organisation (WCO). The New Zealand harmonised system is found here: http://aria.stats.govt.nz/aria/  
Primates  imported using this IHS will be under one of the following HS Codes:  
 HS Code  Commodity Description  
010611  Mammals;  live, primates  Import Health Standard : Zoo Primates   
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Part 1:  Requirements  
1.1 Application  
(1) This IHS applies to all imports  of zoo primates , excluding macaques, from Australia, Canada,  
European Union  (EU), Singapore and the United States of America  into New Zealand.  
 
Guidance  
 Only zoo primates with a containment approval from the EPA may be imported under this IHS.  
 Macaques are not eligible for import.  
 
1.2 Incorporation by reference  
(1) The following international standards are incorporated by reference in this IHS under section 142M of 
the Act:   
a) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) Live Animals Regulations (LAR) : a copy is  
available for reading, free of charge, at MPI . 
b) The Australian Marine Orders  Part 43, Issue 6 (equivalent to the New Zealand Marine Rules  Part 
24C), available free of charge: http://www.comlaw.go v.au/Details/F2006L03643 . 
(2) Under section 142O(3) of the Act it is declared that section 142O(1) does not apply . That is, a notice 
under section 142O(2) of the Act is not required to be published before material that amends or 
replaces the standards, guideline or lists incorporated under clauses 1.2(1) and (2) above has legal 
effect as part of this IHS . 
 
Guidance   
 Incorporation by reference means that standards, guidelines or lists are incorporated into the IHS 
and they form part of the requirements  
 
1.3 Definitions  
(1) For the purposes of this IHS and the associated guidance , terms used that are defined in the Act have 
the meanings set out there. The Act is available at http://www.legislation.govt.nz/ . 
(2) See Schedule 2 for additional definitions that apply . 
1.4 General requirements fo r import  
(1) In order to obtain authorisation into zoo containment, zoo primates must:  
a) Have been resident since birth in one or more government registered or lic ensed zoos or wildlife 
parks in  the following countries:  
i) Australia  
ii) Canada  
iii) European Union  
iv) Singapore  
v) USA 
b) Originate from premises that are under permanent veterinary supervision; and follow a health 
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c) Be more than six month old at departure, we aned, healthy and fit to tr avel. 
d) Not be in the last trimester of pre gnancy on the date of shipment . 
e) Originate from premises in which no case of tuberculosis or rabies h as occurred in t he last 2 
years,  
f) Be identified by a microchip prior to export. The identification number must be shown on the 
veterinary certif icate accompanying the  primate s. 
g) Meet the requirement s of clauses 1.5 -1.7 of Part 1 : Requirements.  
h) Meet the specified requirements of Part 2 : Specified Requirements for Identified Risk Organisms  
of this IHS. 
i) Be accompanied by a veterinary certificate that meets th e requirements of clause 1.9.2 . 
1.5 Pre-export isolatio n 
(1) Zoo primates must be:  
a) Held in pre -export isolation (PEI) f or a minimum period of 30 day s prior to the date of shipment.   
b) Isolated from other animals not of equivale nt health status.   
c) Free from clini cal signs of infectious disease  for the entire PEI period . 
(2) The PEI premises  must have :  
a) Been approved and supervi sed by an Official Veterinarian.  
b) Impervious washable floors and walls, or 
i) A fenced impervious pad without wal ls, surrounded by a cleared area free of vegetation; or  
ii) A fenced pad with f loors that are able to  be swept, cleaned and serviced daily and 
surrounded by a cleared area free from vegetation for the first 20 days of PEI. During the 
last 10 days of PEI, the premises must have impervious floors and walls. This option also 
requires an additional tick inspection within the 10 days prior to export.  
(3) Bedding  used in PEI must be  clean and free from evidence of contamination with ticks and seeds.   
(4) Prior to housing the zoo primates the premises must either:  
a) Be thoroughly cleaned and sprayed with an acaricide ; and   
i) Bedding must be  removed every 10  days ; and 
ii) The premises must be thoroughly cleaned and sprayed with acaricide  each time the 
bedding is re moved  ; or 
b) Be thoroughly cleaned and sprayed with a long lasting acaricide ; and   
i) Bedding must be removed every 10  days.  
(5) Feed used in PEI must be free from evidence of contamination with ticks and seeds.  
(6) Zoo primates  for export  must be free from quarantine restrictions imposed by the exporting country for 
at least 90 days prior to the date of shipment . 
(7) Each zoo primate must be i dentified and examined in the 24  hours prior to leaving the PEI premises for 
the port of export, by a registered veterinarian overseeing the care of the animal in PEI. The zoo 
primate must be free from clinical evidence of infectious disease, external parasites, plant and seed 
contam ination, and be fit for travel.  
(8) For zoo primates that have not spent 30 days PEI on an impervious floor during PEI (see c lause 1.5 
(2) d), an additional tick inspection  must be conducted  within the 10 days prior to export . 
1.6 Diagnostic tests , vaccines and treatm ent 
(9) All products administered to meet the specific disease requirements in Part 2  must be administered 
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(10) Where products required by this IHS have been administered, the product name, manuf acturer, active 
ingredients (where applicable), and the dose and date of the treatment must be recorded on the 
veterinary certificate.  
1.7 Transport  
(1) In the case of transport by:  
a) Air: the transport facilities and arrangements must meet the relevant requiremen ts published in 
the IATA Live Animal Regulations . 
b) Sea: the transport facilities and arrangements must have been inspected and meet the 
requirements of the Australian Marine Orders Part 43, Issue 6  (which is equivalent to the New 
Zealand Marine Rules Part 24C). 
(2) The vehicles in which the zoo primates will be transported to the port of departure must be cleaned 
and disinfected prior to loading.  
(3) During transport to the port of departure and during transit to New Zealand, all bedding provided must 
be free from evidence of contamination with ticks and seeds.  
(4) Only sterilised peat, soft board or other approved inert products may be used as bedding.  Straw or hay 
is not permitted.  
(5) No animals other than those that meet the import requirements for entry into New Zealan d are 
permitted to be transported with the zoo primates  on the aircraft or ship.  
(6) The crates or  pens used for transporting the  zoo primates to New Zealand must be new or if previously 
used must be cleaned and disinfected.  
(7) For primates transported by air, the cargo space of the aircraft where the primates are to be 
transported must be sprayed pr ior to departure with an insecticidal spray approved by the Competent 
Authority of the exporting country.  
(8) Trans -shipment in any third country may not occur unless it  is pre -approved by MPI and recorded on 
an import permit under section 24D.  
1.8 Import permit   
(1) An import permit under section 24D of the Act  is required prior to the importation of consignments of 
zoo primates  from specified countries . 
1.9 The documentation th at must accompany goods  
(1) The consignment must arrive in New Zealand with the documentation that is specified in, and meets 
the requirements of, clauses 1.9.1 to 1.9 .2 below.  
(2) All documentation tha t is required by this clause 1.9  to accompany zoo primates  must, unless 
otherwise stated:  
a) Be original . 
b) Accompany the imported goods.  
c) Be in English or have an English translation that is clear and legible.  
d) Be endorsed on every page by the Official Veterinarian with their original stamp, signature and 
date or be end orsed in the space allocated and all pages have paper based alternative security 
features.  
 
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 Copies of all documents that are required to accompany the goods should be submitted to the 
NZ Official Veterinarian  at the airport/port of arrival as early as possible to avoid delays in border 
clearance. The recommended timeframe is at least 7 working days  in advance of arrival.  
 Please email the applicable arrival point:  
 Auckland:   liveanimalsauckland@mpi.govt.nz   
 Wellington:   liveanimalswellington@mpi.govt.nz    
 Christchurch:   liveanimalschristchu rch@mpi.govt.nz   
1.9.1 Import permit  
(1) An import permit  issued by MPI  (copy acceptable) is required as per clause  1.8. The importer must 
apply to the Director -General for an import permit.  
 
Guidance  
 Application forms can be found on the MPI website at: Live Animals into Containment or 
Transitional Facility  
 Completed applications can be submit ted to Animal Imports animal.imports@mpi.govt.nz  
 The importer should complete all information requested on the application form.  
1.9.2 Veterinary certificate  
(1) A veterinary certificate  is required  from the exporting country’s Official Veterinarian. The veterinary 
certificate must include the following:  
a) A unique consignment identifier.  
b) The description, species, number of primates and microchip identification  for each primate . 
c) Name and address of t he importer (consignee) and exporter (consignor).  
d) Name, signature and contact details of the Official Veterinarian.  
e) Certification and endorsement by the Official Veterinarian that the general requirements outlined 
in Part 1 : Requirements  of this IHS have b een met.  
f) Certification and endorsement by the Official Veterinarian that the relevant  requirements outlined 
in Part 2 : Specified Requirements for Identified Risk Organisms  of this IHS have been met . 
 
Guidance  
 A model veterinary certificate is located in Part 3 : Model Veterinary Certificates  of this document.  
1.10 Transitional and containment facility  
(1) Following biosecurity authorisation being given under section 25 of the Act, the primates  must proceed 
directly to the transitional facility named on the impor t permit approved to Facility Standard: Zoo 
Animals Transitional Facilities , using a transport method approved by the Official Veterinarian.  
(2) The documentation must be checked to ensure it meets the requirements noted under general 
requirements in Part 1 and specified requirements  (veterinary certificate) in Part 2  of this IHS. 
(3) Providing the consignment meets all the requirements of this IHS the MPI Inspector will authorise the 
animals to be moved from the transitional facility to a containment facility, approved to the EPA 
Standard for Zoo Containment Fac ilities . 
(4) The crates must be cleaned and disinfected. After completion of quarantine all feed, bedding material 
and faeces from the transitional facility and crate must be destroyed by an MPI -approved method.  
(5) The primates and their offspring must remain per manently in a containment facility and may only be 
transferred to another containment facility with the prior biosecurity authority given under section 29 of 
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1.11 Transiting primates  
(1) Primates transiting through New Zealand must have, o r be accompanied by:  
a) An MPI transit permit.   
b) A contingency plan that has been pre -approved by MPI.  
c) All the appropriate documents required by the final destination country.  
d) Appropriate CITES documents issued by the exporting country for species that require  such 
documents.  
(2) Primates transiting through New Zealand must meet the requirements of Part 1  and Part 2  of this IHS.  
 
Guidance  
 For information on transiting please contact Animal Imports animal.imports@mpi.govt.nz  
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Part 2:  Specified Requirements for Identified Risk Organisms  
(1) Zoo primates must comply with the following measures for identified risk organisms  prior to import.  
2.1 Internal parasites  
(1) During PEI  the primates must be treated twice  with an endoparasiticide efficacious against nematodes , 
at least  14 days apart . 
2.2 External parasites  
(1) During PEI the primates must be treated twice, at least 14 days apart with an ectoparasiticide effective 
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Part 3:  Model Veterinary Certificates  
Guidance  
 The following model veterinary certificate is for zoo primates from Australia, Canada, the European 
Union, Singapore  and the USA . 
 This model meets the requirements of the IHS.  
 
Part 1: Details of dispatched consignment  1.1. Consignor (Exporter):  
Name:  
Address:  
 1.2. Certificate reference number:  
1.3. Import permit number:  
1.4. Competent Authority:  
 
1.5. Consignee (Importer):  
Name:  
Address:  
 
 
1.6. Country of origin:  
Australia     Canada         EU      Singapore        
   USA       1.7. Port of embarkation:  
1.8. Country of destination :  
New Zealand  1.9. Port of arrival:   
1.10.  Place of origin:  
Name:  
Address:  
1.11. Cites permit No(s)  ** 1.12. Date of departure:  
1.13.  Means of transport:  
 
   Aeroplane       Ship  
 
  
 
1.22.  Identification of commodity:  Species:  
 
 
Species (Scientific Name)  Microchip number  Site of Microchip  Sex Age Other ID (eg ARKS 
number)  
      
      
      
      
      
      
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Part 2:  Veterinary Information  Country:  Certificate reference number:  
 
I, the undersigned Official Veterinarian, authorised by the Competent Authority of the country of origin of the zoo 
primates, certify after due enquiry that the primates described above satisfy the following requirements:  
 
Exporting zoo premises  
(1) Each  primate has been resident  since birth  in a government registered, approved , or licensed, zoo (s) or 
wildlife park (s) in one or more of the approved countries  listed  in this import health standard . 
(2) The premises have been free of quarantine restrictions for the 90 days prior to the scheduled date of export  
(3) The premises in which each primate for export resided is  under permanent veterinary supervision, and a 
health monitoring programme was  followed including necropsies, and microbiological and parasitological 
testing.  
(4) The premises in which  each primat e for export resided has had  no occurrence  of tuberculosis or rabies in 
the last 2 years.  
 
Pre-export isolation  (PEI)  
(5) The primates were:  
(a) Held in PEI f or a minimum p eriod of 30 days prior to the date of shipment ; and  
(b) Isolated from other animals not of equi valent health status; and  
(c) Free from clinical signs of infect ious disease for the entire PEI period.  
(6) The PEI premises:  (delete as appropriate ) : 
(a) Have been approved and supervised by an Official Veterinarian; and  
(b) Had i mpervious washable floors and walls, or  
(c) Had a  fenced impervious pad without walls, surrounded by a cleared area free of vegetation; or  
(d) Had a fenced pad with floors that were able to be swept, cleaned and serviced daily and was 
surrounded by a cleared area free from vegetation for the first 20 days of PEI. During the last 10 
days of PEI, the premises had impervious floors and walls. (Note this option requires an additional 
tick inspection within 10 days prior to export).  
(7) Bedding used in PEI was clean and free from evidence of contamination with ticks and seeds ( delete as 
appropriate ): 
(a) Prior to housing the animals, the premises were thoroughly cleaned and sprayed with an acaricide. 
Every 10 days:  
(i) The b edding was removed  
(ii) The premis es was thoroughly cleaned and sprayed with an acaricide; or  
(b) Prior to housing the animals, the premises were thoroughly cleaned and sprayed with a long lasting 
acaricide. Bedding was removed every 10 days.  
(8) While in PEI the primates  were only fed feed showing no evidence of contamination with ticks and seeds.  
 
Tests and treatments  
Internal parasites  
(9) During PEI each primates was  treated twice, at least 14 days apart, for nematodes . 
Name of endoparasiticide : …......................... ....................................................................................  
Active ingredient(s): …………………............................................................................................  
Dose rate: …..................................... ............................................................................................  
Date of first treatment: .................................................................................................................. .... 
Date of second treatment: .................................................................................................................. .... 
External parasites  
(10) During PEI each primates was  treated twice, at least 14 days apart, with an insecticide/acaricide solution 
effective again st ticks mites and lice in primates.  
Name of ectoparasiticide: ................................................................................................... ..........  
Active ingredient(s): ............................................. .........................................................................  
Dose rate: .................................................................................................................. ...................  
Date  of first treatment: ………............................................................................................................  
Date  of second  treatment: ………...................................................................................................... ...... 
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Inspection and transport  
(11) If shipped by : 
(a) Air, each primate  will be  shipped in accordance with the International Air Transport Association 
(IATA) Live Animal Regulations;   
(b) Sea, each primate will be  shipped in accordance with the Australian Marine Ord ers Part 43, Issue 6 . 
(12) The vehicle(s)  in which the primates will be transported  to the port of departure were cleaned and 
disinfected prior to loading.  
(13) During transport to the port of departure and during transit to New Zealand, all bedding provided will be free 
from evidence of contamination with ticks and seeds.  
(14) Only sterilised peat, soft board or o ther approved inert products will  be used as bedding.  Straw or hay is not 
permitted.  
(15) No animals other than those that meet the import requirement s for entry int o New Zealand will be  permitted 
to be transported with the  primates  on the aircraft or ship.   
(16) The crates or pens to be u sed for transporting the primates  to New Zealand are either new or if previously 
used were cleaned and disinfected.  
(17) The cargo space o f the aircraft where the primates are to be transported was sprayed prior to departure 
with an insecticidal spray approved by the Competent Authority of the exporting country.  
(18) Each zoo primate was i dentified and examined by an Official Veterinarian in the 24 hours prior to leaving 
the PEI premises for the port of departure .  
(19) Each  primate  was free from clinical evidence of infectious disease, external parasites, plant and seed 
contamination, and appeared to be fit for travel.  
(20) Each primate was weaned, more th an six months old and not in the last tri mester of pregnancy at the date 
of shipment . 
(21) For primates that have not spent 30 days PEI on an impervious flo or (see 4b), an additional external 
parasite examination was conducted within the 10 days prior to shipme nt. 
Date examination conducted: ……………………………………………………………………………………  
(22) No external parasites were detected.  
 
Note : Official stamp, signature and date must be applied to all pages and any documents that form part of the 
extended certificate  
 
 
 
 Official Veterinarian  
Name:  
Address:  
Email:  
  
Signature:   
Date:  
 
 
 
Official Veterinarian signature, 
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Schedule  1 – Document History  
Date First Issued  Title Shortcode  
20 July 2011  Import Health Standard: for Zoo Primates from 
Australia,  Canada, the European Union, USA 
and Singapore  ZOOPRIIC.SPE  
Date of Issued Amendments  Title Shortcode  
TBA Import Health Standard: Zoo Primates  PRIMATES.SPE  
   
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Schedule 2 – Definitions  
Competent Authority  
The Veterinary or other Governmental Authority of an OIE Member, that has the  responsibility and 
competence for ensuring or supervising the implementation of animal health and welfare measures, 
international veterinary certification and other standards and recommendations in the Code  in the w hole 
territory.  
Director -General  
The chief executive of the Ministry for Primary Industries.  
External parasite  
Organisms which live on the surface of the host, including mites, lice  and ticks .  
Internal parasite  
Organisms which live inside the host, includ ing roundworms, hookworms, tapeworms and flukes.  
European Union  
European Union member countries.  
IATA  
The International Air Transport Association.  
MPI 
Ministry for Primary Industries, New Zealand.  
Official Veterinarian  
A veterinarian authorised by the Com petent Authority of the country to perform certain designated official 
tasks associated with animal health and/or public health and inspections of commodities and, when 
appropriate, to certify in conformity with the provisions of the OIE Code  Chapter for certification procedures.  
OIE 
The World Organisation for Animal Health.  
PEI 
Pre-export isolation.  
Surveillance  
The systematic ongoing collection, collation, and analysis of information related to animal health and the 
timely dissemination of i nformation to those who need to know so that action can be taken.  
Veterinary Certificate  
A certificate, issued in conformity with the provisions of the Code  Chapter for certification procedures, 
describing the animal health and/or public health requirement s which are fulfilled by the exported 
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Zoo 
A containment facility approved to the containment standard where live zoo animals are kept for the purposes 
of public exhibition, conservation, research or education.   
Note : A zoo includes for example, a circus, butterfly house, aquarium or an oceanarium.   
Zoo Animal  
A new organism approved under the Hazardous Substances and New Organism Act 1996 (HSNO) to be held 
in a zoo.  The organism is both a new organism under the HSNO Act and a restricted organism under the 
Biosecurity Act 1993.