Risk Management Proposal:  
the Import Health Standard for  Waste 
Products for Recovery, Reprocessing, 
Recycling or Disposal  
 
Waste.all  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Prepared for  public consultation   
By Invasive Species  
Animal and Plant Health Directorate  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
July 2023 
  
 
 
 
Disclaimer  
 
While every effort has been made to ensure the information in this publication is accurate, the  Ministry  for 
Primary Industries does not accept any responsibility or liability for error of fact, omission, interpretation or 
opinion that may be present, nor for the consequences of any decisions based on this information.  
 
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i Contents  Page 
 
Submissions  1 
1 General information  3 
1.1 Purpose  3 
1.2 Background  3 
1.3 Timing and consultation  3 
1.4 Background and context of consultation  3 
1.5 Commodity descriptions  4 
2 Biosecurity risk associated with  waste products for recovery,  reprocessing, recycling or 
disposal  5 
2.1 Waste for recovery  5 
2.2 Waste for reprocessing or recycling  6 
2.3 Hazardous waste for disposal  6 
3 Proposed changes to the standard  7 
3.1 Non-regulatory changes to t he standard  7 
3.2 Proposed changes to the requirements for waste for recovery, reprocessing, recycling or 
disposal  7 
4 Feasibility of the proposed changes to the standard  12 
5 Reference s 13  
Ministry for Primary Industries  RMP: Waste Products for Recovery, Reprocessing, Recycling or Disposal • 1 Submissions  
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) invites comment from interested parties on 
revoking the import health standard  Inorganic Risk Materials , and issuing the import health 
standard  Waste Products for Recovery, Reprocessing, Recycling or Disposal (the standard).   
 
An import health standard (IHS) “specifies requirements to be met for the effective 
management of risks associated with importing risk goods, including risks arising because 
importing the goods involves or might involve an incide ntally imported new organism.” 
(section 22 , Biosecurity Act 1993)  
 
MPI would like feedback  on the following changes to the  existing import requirements to be 
housed in the new standard : 
1. Inclusion of offshore  treatment providers;  
2. Adjustment of  treatment timeframes;  
3. Allowance of  waste products  imported  as breakbulk  in a non -fully enclosed container 
or within a freight -of-all-kinds ( FAK ) container;  
4. Commodity inclusions  and intended use;  
5. Removal of  on-arrival  verification activities from the requirements;  
6. Enabling treatment at the transitional facilities (TF) ; 
7. Inclusion of treatment certificates and exporter declarations ; 
8. Removal of vehicle , machinery  and parts commodities from management under the 
standard ; 
9. Removal of appendix 1 for asbestos and inclusion of hazardous waste for disposal ; 
and 
10. Exclusions under schedule 1.    
 
Include  the following in your submission:  
• The title of the consultation document in the subject line of your email  
• Your na me and title  
• Your organisation’s name (if applicable )  
 
Send submissions to standards@mpi.govt.nz  by 20 September 2023 .  
 
Feel free to include any  technical information  you have  that support s your submission. While 
we prefer email, if  you would like to send your submission by post, you can mail it  to: 
 
Invasive Species  
Animal and Plant Health  Directorate  
Biosecurity New Zealand  
Ministry for Primary Industries  
PO Box 2526  
Wellington 6140  
New Zealand  
 
Submissions received by 20 September 2023  will be considered during the development of 
the amended  standard . Submissions received after the closing date may be held on file for 
consideration when the issued  standard  is next r evised/reviewed.   
  
Ministry for Primary Industries  RMP: Waste Products for Recovery, Reprocessing, Recycling or Disposal  • 2  
Official Information Act 1982  
 
Please note that your submission is public information , and it is MPI policy to publish 
submissions and the review of submissions on the MPI website. Submissions may also be the 
subject of requests for information under the Official Information Act 1982 (OIA). The OIA 
specifies that information is to be made a vailable to requesters unless there are sufficient 
grounds for withholding it, as set out in the OIA. Submitters may wish to indicate grounds for 
withholding specific information contained in their submission, such as information being  
commercially sensiti ve or personal. Any decision to withhold information requested under the 
OIA is reviewable by the Ombudsman .   
Ministry for Primary Industries  RMP: Waste Products for Recovery, Reprocessing, Recycling or Disposal • 3 1 General information  
1.1 Purpose  
The purpose of this document is to:  
• Provide  relevant background information about the import health standard  Waste 
Products  for Recovery, Reprocessing , Recycling  and Disposal  (previous ly Inorganic 
Risk Materials ); 
• Outline the proposed amendments to the requirements in the standard ; 
• Provide the rationale for the proposed amendments and how they manage risk; and to  
• Seek feedback on the proposed amendments to importing requirements . 
1.2 Background   
The standard was issued and came into effect on 17 August 2011 . The standard was 
issued under section 22 of the Biosecurity Act 1993 and applies to waste products that 
are imported into New Zealand from foreign countries and territories . 
1.3 Timing and consultation  
The proposed  revocation of the import health standard Inorganic Risk Materials, and 
issuing the import health standard Waste Products for Recovery, Reprocessing, 
Recycling or Disposal  were released for consultation on 26/07/2023  and will remain 
open for consult ation until 20/09/2023 . 
1.4 Background and context of consultation  
1.4.1 Intern ation al regulation of risk goods  
“The World Trade Organi zation Agreement on the Application of  Sanitary and 
Phytosanitary Measures (SPS Agreement)  sets in place rules that protect each country’s 
sovereign right to take the measures necessary to protect the life or health of its people, 
animals, and plants , while at the same time facilitating trade. It embodies and promotes 
the use of science -based risk a ssessments to manage the risks associated with the 
international movement of goods. The SPS Agreement guide s how New Zealand sets 
standards and makes decisions related to biosecurity. ” (MAF et al., 2009, p. 1)  
“In particular, [it is] important to maintain the standards of transparency and scientific 
rigour required by the SPS Agreement and to make decisions as quickly as possible. 
This will encourage other countries to comply with the rules of the SPS Agreement and 
also demonstrate that New  Zealand’s strict  controls are justified to countries that 
challenge them. ” (MAF et al., 2009 , p. 13) 
1.4.2 Domestic regulation of biosecurity risks associated with craft arrivals  
The N ew Zealand  biosecurity system is regulated through the Biosecurity Act 1993 (the 
Act). Section  22 describes a n import health standard and requires all  risk goods entering  
New Zealand  to be managed by one.  MPI is the N ew Zealand  government ministry 
responsible for maintaining biosecurity standards that effective ly manage risks 
associated with import ing risk goods and craft into N ew Zealand  (Part 3, Biosecurity 
Act 1993). MPI is committed to the principles of transparency and evidence -based 
technical justification for all phytosanitary measures  we impose  on importing pathways,  
Ministry for Primary Industries  RMP: Waste Products for Recovery, Reprocessing, Recycling or Disposal  • 4 whether new or amended. MPI periodically reviews all biosecurity  standards  and related 
documents so that the legal requirements are clear  and so that  information is 
consi stently presented and as easy as possible to understand.  
1.5 Commodity descriptions  
1.5.1 Waste for recovery  
Waste  for recovery under Part 2 of the proposed standard  includes metal subtractive by -
products and pyrometallurgy by -products.  
• Metal subtractive by -products are secondary products that result from a subtractive 
manufacturing process such as cutting away from a solid block of material. This 
includes swarf, tur nings, sweepings, filing and chips.  
• Pyrometallurgy by -products are the secondary products that result from a metal 
heating or “pyrometallurgy” process. This includes dross, sweated jackets, slugs and 
remelt.  
1.5.2 Waste for reprocessing or recycling  
Waste  for reprocessing or recycling under Part 3 of the proposed standard  includes 
products such as scrap metal, plastic, paper, cardboard, factory off -cuts, electronic 
waste and glass cullet.  
These products will undergo further processing on -arrival,  such as repro cessing or 
recycling.  Reprocessing is defined as manual or mechanical processing such as sorting, 
shredding, compressing, repacking and/or reshipping items . 
1.5.3 Hazardous waste for disposal  
Waste  imported for disposal under part 4 of the proposed  standard incl udes hazardous 
waste such as asbestos, or products contaminated with asbestos, slag, chemicals, 
solvents, e -waste, herbicides, oils and emulsions.  
   
Ministry for Primary Industries  RMP: Waste Products for Recovery, Reprocessing, Recycling or Disposal • 5 2 Biosecurity risk associated with waste products for 
recovery, reprocessing, recycling  or disposal  
Most types of waste  imported on this pathway are inanimate , and contaminating pests 
are the most common  biosecurity risk associated with these commodities . 
Contamination is generally linked to the conditions of storage of the commodities prior 
to export  (MPI, 2006) . There is also the potential for residue from the products’ primary 
purpose ( e.g., food residue, liquids,  and human waste) to  attract contaminating pests  
(MPI, 2006) . Biosecurity risk  associated with these commodities  vary according to the 
original use, storage, and final intended purpose or use.  
General biosecurity contamination and pests considered to be of biosecurity risk to 
New  Zealand include  (but are not limited to) : 
• Animal materials (animal parts (fur, limbs), nests, egg masses etc) (MPI., 2020)  
• Ants  (ONZPR, 2021)  
• Bees (Hill, 1994)  
• BMSB (MPI, 2019)  
• Food residue (MPI, 2006)  
• Khapra beetle (PHA, 2005)  
• Moths  (MAF, 2008)  
• Plant materials (leaves, seeds, and other parts of plants) (Biosecurity Monitoring 
Group, 2006; ONZPR, 2021)  
• Reptiles (Gill et al., 2001; Whitaker, 2006)  
• Snails  (MAF interception records)  
• Soil (Canadian Food Inspection Agency, 2002; Marhsall, 2004 ) 
• Spiders (Forster, 1982, 1984)   
• Water  (Ammar et al., 2019 ; Laird  et al., 1994 ). 
When revising t his standard , we did  not reassess the biosecurity risk s associate d with 
importin g waste. If you are interested in our existing risk assessment for these types of 
commodities , email us at standards@mpi.govt.nz . 
2.1 Waste  for recovery  
Metal subtractive and pyrometallurgy by -products are considered to pose a significantly 
different risk profil e to other waste imported under the standard. These products  have 
either been heated to temperatures that effectively manage any biosecurity risk or have 
been  collected  directly from manufacture.   
Currently these products are imported for recovery, requiri ng the metal to be remelted 
in a blast furnace at temperatures ranging from 430 °C to 1 ,500 °C. Water that meets  
molten metal turns to steam instantaneously, the molecules expand rapidly creating an 
explosion. Importers and exporters working within the sup ply chain actively attempt to 
eliminate the chances of the explosions by wrapping products  to ensure that they cannot 
contain moisture and store the wrapped products inside prior to export.  
The indoor storage and packaging reduce  the likelihood of exposure to contamination . 
These processes reduce the likelihood of contamination by pests and biosecurity 
contamination.   
Ministry for Primary Industries  RMP: Waste Products for Recovery, Reprocessing, Recycling or Disposal  • 6 2.2 Waste for reprocessing or recycling  
Recycling and reprocessing are process es for converting waste into new material s and 
objects . The risk of these products  is different from the  risks of products  imported for 
recovery, as the pre -export processing and storage does not provide the same level of 
protection.  
As this type of commodities can wait weeks and even months before being processed 
and shipped it is, and waste  will be exposed to the outdoor  environment while waiting  
for final processing  prior to exporting to New Zealand . 
Due to operation al constraints,  recycling companies in New Zealand are unable to 
process goods directly from a container . Devanning the containers  and commodities 
destined for recycling could mean  the commodities wait for a  few weeks , creating 
opportunities for hitchhiking pests  to esca pe. This makes the  pathway  a high risk  (MPI, 
2006) . 
2.3 Hazardous waste  for disposal  
Hazardous w aste for disposal is  generally toxic  and can creat e a toxic environment  
around itself . It is inhospitable to most contaminating pests , and the containers or 
packaging these products  are stored in are generally watertight to prevent toxic waste  
from leaking . While the packaging may be  sealed , the external surfaces can provide 
locations for biosecurity contamina nts. Therefore,  the storage  condition s of packaged 
products  may expose them to contaminating pests and biosecurity contamination . For 
example:   
• much of the waste for disposal is shipped from regions  where risk management 
measures  may be limited  (limited pests (insect and weed) control, and unsealed areas 
(fields or gravel areas) ) 
• waste may be waiting for several months before export , creating opportunities for 
hitchhiking pests  to contaminate the  commodity  
• waste can be collected from all around the country  of export , with  no oversight  of 
how the waste  has been stored  through the supply chain  
• due to the toxic nature of some waste , even in sealed packaging, it might not be  
suitable for inspection .  
   
Ministry for Primary Industries  RMP: Waste Products for Recovery, Reprocessing, Recycling or Disposal • 7 3 Proposed changes to the standard  
3.1 Non-regulatory changes to the standard   
MPI has  made some  changes to  format of the standard  to align with MPI’s current 
formatting and to  ensur e that the legal requirements are clear , consistently presented , 
and as easy as  possible to understand.  
These changes have altered the overall structure and presentation of the standard and 
makes the proposed standard look very different from the current version. The existing 
standard is over 10 years old, and the proposed standard uses MPI’s new format for 
import health standards  
These include:  
 Chang ing the name of the import health standard from  Inorganic Risk Material  to 
Waste for Recovery, Reprocessing, Recycling or Disposal  
 Chang es to the order and numbering of requirements within the proposed standard  
 Minor wording changes that clarify the requirements (without altering their meaning 
or intent)  
 Adding guidance boxes throughout the proposed standard to provide further 
explanation around the  requirements. This includes reiterating the definitions , 
documentation requirements , reminders about exclusions and the requirements  of 
other government  ministr ies. 
None of these changes alter the requirements  in the standard or the intent of the 
requirements. The y are minor  changes in accordance with section 24B(2) of the 
Biosecurity Act and, as such , do not require consultation under section 23(3) of the Act.  
These minor changes are mentioned  here for clarity and transparency . They are not part 
of the consultation . 
3.2 Proposed  changes to the requirements for  waste  for recovery, reprocessing , 
recycling  or disposal  
The following section outlines the proposed changes to the requirements of the 
proposed  standard. Table 1 lists the requirements tha t have changed or been added, and 
the reasons for the proposed changes are described in the se ctions  below.  
Table 1. Proposed changes to requirements  
Section  - proposed 
standard  Topic and requirements – proposed standard  Type of change  
Part 1, clause  
1.5  Adding a list of the required information importers must provide 
to MPI prior to arrival  New requirement  
clause 1.6.1  Adding Treatment Certificate requirements and informati on. Will 
affect importers under parts 3 and 4 of the proposed standard.  New requirements  
 
 
clause1.6.2  Adding processing declaration requirements and information. Will 
affect importers under part 2 of the proposed standard.  New requirements  
 
 
Part 2  Removing treatment requirements for waste for recovery  Requirement change  
Parts 3 and 4  Inclusion of offshore treatment option  New requirement   
Ministry for Primary Industries  RMP: Waste Products for Recovery, Reprocessing, Recycling or Disposal  • 8 Section  - proposed 
standard  Topic and requirements – proposed standard  Type of change  
Parts 3 and 4  Enabling treatment at transitional facilities  New requirement  
Parts 3 and 4  Adjustment of treatment timeframes  New requirement  
Parts 3 and 4  Allowance of waste to be  exported as breakbulk in a non -fully 
enclosed container or within a freight -of-all-kinds  container  New requirement  
Scope and Definitions  Commodity i nclusions and intended use  Requirement change  
No longer present  Removal of verification activities from the requirements  Requirement removed  
No longer present  Removal of the requirements of vehicles, machinery, and parts 
from management under the  propose d standard to reduce 
confusion  Requirement removed  
Part 4  Removal of appendix 1 for asbestos and inclusion of the 
requirements under part 4 (hazardous waste)  Requirement change  
 
3.2.1 Part 1 – Information and documentation: addition and clarification  
We have updated the information and documentation  requirements and added new 
requirements . This is  to ensure MPI receives enough  information and assurance of 
compliance  with the standard  before the goods arrive .  
Clause  1.6 includes the information that need s to be included in  a treatment certificate 
under Parts 3 and 4 of the proposed standard. The proposed additions and amendments 
to this clause  are consistent with other import health standards . These changes ensure 
importers gives MPI appropriate and consistent information so we can  determine 
compliance with all  of the relevant standards.    
The p roposed clause  1.6.2 requires a p rocessing declaration  to accompany  the 
importation of waste for recovery ( Part 2 of the prop osed standard) without treatment 
(see 3.2.2  in this  document ). The proposed  declaration will confirm the process  of 
packaging and stor ing the commodity before  shipment and declar e that it was packed 
directly after manufacture.  
The proposed changes will provide MPI with all the information and documentation 
needed to increase consistency and will also provide clarity for importers . 
3.2.2 Removing treatment requirements for waste for recovery  
Given that m etal subtractive and pyrometallurgy by -products are eithe r heated to high 
temperatures or have been  collected  directly from manufacture , we propose allowing 
this commodity to be imported  without treatment.  Instead, we will require  the 
consignments to be accompanied by a processing declaration . 
Metal subtractive and pyrometallurgy by -products are created  in harsh environments . 
Biosecurity contaminants , like  insects , are unlikely to survive the processes of metal 
subtraction and pyrometallurgy, such as laser cutting, milling , drilling , incineration and 
smelting.  These processes  manage biosecurity risk s without additional treatment. By-
products that are not  created from melting down metal are collected and packaged  
directly after being manufacture d. Extraction and packaging  also typical ly involve  
environments that are not habitable for contaminating pests.  The processes these 
commodities  go through give them  a significantly  different risk profile to other waste 
products imported under the standard . 
Once the commodity has been processed or packaged , storage is the only step in the 
pathway where there is a risk of contamination. We propose requir ing these products to  
Ministry for Primary Industries  RMP: Waste Products for Recovery, Reprocessing, Recycling or Disposal • 9 be packaged directly after the manufacturing process.  This will manage the risk of the 
commodity of be coming contaminated after it is manufacture d.  
To provide assurance that any consignment imported for recovery under the part 2 of 
the proposed standard will meet the manufacturing criteria  and storage requirements, 
clause 1  of part 2 has been proposed to require a processing declaration to accompany 
each consignment.  
3.2.3 Inclusion of offshore treatment option   
Under the current standard , commodit ies must be  treated on arrival to New Zealand . 
However , MPI has a policy  to manage risk offshore  where possible.   
Offshore treatment is MPI’s  preferred  option as this ensure s that biosecurity risks are 
managed before  the goods arrive in New Zealand . We apply this policy consistently 
across pathways . We propose enabling commodities imported under Parts 3 and 4  to be 
treated offshore to give importers  more options , reduce the stress on New Zealand’s 
infrastructure, and manage biosecurity risk offshore.  
The proposed standard includes an option for treatment offshore by  a provider endorsed 
by the  national plant protection organi sation  (NPPO ) of the exporting country  or MPI -
approved providers , using an MPI -approved treatment method  (clauses 3.1 and 4.1, 
option A) . To give MPI  assurance that these treatments have been applied in accordance 
with MPI’s approved treatm ent methodologies, we will require  treated  consignments  to 
be accompanied by a treatment certificate. The proposed standard also lists the content 
we require  for treatment certificates in the proposed clause 1.6.1.   
These proposed changes are considered t o effectively manage the risks of th ese 
commodities offshore  and provide the assurance that the risks of the commodities have 
been appropriately managed.  
3.2.4 Enabling  treatment at transitional facilit ies  
Current ly all  treatment s of waste imported for reprocessing, recycling,  or disposal  must 
be conducted at an MPI -approved  place of first arrival ( PoFA ).  
This limits the options available for importers and adds unnecessary stress on 
New  Zealand’s port infrastructure . The proposed standard removes this requirement and 
enables these commodit ies to be treated by an MPI -approved treatment provider , either 
at a PoFA or in a transitional facility  (clauses 3.1 and 4.1 , option B(2) ). This proposed 
change will ensure consist ent treatment options for commodities across pathways , while 
ensuring that biosecurity risks are appropriately managed. It will  also reduce the time 
and cost associated with treating  at a PoFA.  
3.2.5 Adjustment of treatment timeframes  
Current treatment requirements include  treatment within 12 hours of arrival  to 
New  Zealand . The logistics of moving goods at a PoFA mean this is  requirement is  no 
longer feasible. Global port congestion and increased shipping volumes  have also 
impacted the length of time commodities are waiting for treatment at a PoFA.  
For waste imported for reprocessing, recycling, or disposal ( parts 3 and 4 of the 
proposed standard),  MPI proposes increasing the time commodities  will need to be 
treated from 12 hours to 24  hours of arrival to New Zealand (clauses 3.1 and 4.1, 
option  B(2)).   This enables the s ealing the vents and any other actions required  before  
Ministry for Primary Industries  RMP: Waste Products for Recovery, Reprocessing, Recycling or Disposal  • 10 moving the consignment  off the wharf is sufficient to mitigate any biosecurity risk until 
the consignment is trea ted.  
This change, coupled with the proposed addition of offshore treatment options 
(clauses  3.1 and 4.1 , option A ), and adding the option to treat  in a TF as well as a PoFA 
(clauses 3.1 and 4.1 , option B(2) ) will help ensur e the requirements are fit for purpose , 
while  sufficiently manag ing the biosecurity risks . 
3.2.6 Allowance of waste imported in a non -fully enclosed container or a freight -of-all-kinds 
(FAK)  container  
Non-fully enclosed containers and l ess than a container load ( LCL ) are currently 
prohibited under the standard , as the goods require treatment on arrival at rates that are 
likely to be damaging to other commodities. Due to global shipping pressures and 
restrictions , which are changing the way commodities are being moved , LCL shipments 
are becoming more common . Container space is very expensive,  the market price for 
metals is currently high , and exporters want  to move their product s quickly.  
Waste products  for reproce ssing , recycling or  disposal typically have the potential to be 
contaminated with contaminatin g pests . The proposed  standard adds an option for 
offshore treatment  (section 3.2.3  in this document) . Goods can be treated offshore by an 
NPPO -endorsed provider or by an MPI-approved treatment provider  with an approved 
treatment method . The goods must then be exported within 24 hours of treatment . This 
will manage the risk of contaminating  pests .  
Waste for recovery pose s very little risk of contaminating  pests  because  the goods are  
process ed and packag ed directly after manufacture . We will  no longer require these 
commodit ies to be treated , provided they  meet the requirements in Part 2 (see section  
3.2.2 of this proposal  for more information about this pathway).  
3.2.7 Commodity inclusions  and intended use  
The current standard  is over 10 years old and  no longer include s all commodities 
currently imported via  this pathway . This results in commodities being managed by 
chief techni cal officer  directions  (CTO Ds), which detail  an alternative but equivalent 
method to manage the biosecurity risk each commodity poses. This process is time 
consuming and costly for the importer and require s extensive correspondence with MPI.  
The proposed s tandard widens  the scope of the standard and  covers  all waste 
commodities currently managed by CTO Ds. 
We have  expand ed the standard to include all waste imported for recovery, 
reprocessing, recycling, and disposal  and have  changed the title to reflect th is. 
The proposed standard  includes plastic  and organic waste such as c ardboard and paper . 
We have broadened t he definiti on of hazardous waste for disposal to include all type s of 
hazardous waste for disposal , such as slag, chemicals, e-waste, solvents, asbestos , and  
waste from Antarctica .   
We have updated the definition of ‘waste’ in  Schedule 1 with commodity inclusions an d 
exclusions.  We have also added  definitions and guidance box es explaining  the 
commodit ies allowed under hazardous waste.  
3.2.8 Removal of verification activities and audit schedule  
The current  standard  includes  guidance on MPI’s on -arrival compliance verification 
activities under Parts 4, 7, 8 and 9 . We are removing  these from the standard .   
Ministry for Primary Industries  RMP: Waste Products for Recovery, Reprocessing, Recycling or Disposal • 11 These change s are in line with  MPI’s policy and the purpose of an import health 
standard.  Import health standard s document  the requirem ents importers must comply 
with to get clearance for a commodity . Information about verification activities on 
arrival requirements  is not an import requirement  for importers . We will move this 
information to our website, where you can find other useful in formation about  
importing waste materials .  
3.2.9 Removal of the requirements for vehicles, machinery and parts 
The proposed standard no  longer covers commodities that are  managed by our import 
health standard  Vehicles, Machinery and Parts . These commodities  have different end  
uses once they arrive in  New  Zealand  and have  a different biosecurity risk.  
In most cases, u sed vehicle s, machinery or parts that are imported to New Zealand  as 
waste (for recycl ing or dispos al) have  undergone a process such  as heating, shredding  or 
compressed pressure . These process es reduce  the likelihood presence of contaminating 
pests.  These commodities then undergo further process ing once they arrive in New 
Zealand , or they are  transferred for disposal . The risk  of waste commodities arriving  
with contaminating  pests mainly come s from poor storage and handling before  import  
and this is  managed by the requirements in the proposed standard.  
Used vehicle parts and  machinery parts imported to New Zealand  for use  in a vehicle or 
machinery  are managed by our standard Vehicles, Machinery and Parts .  
We have added g uidance boxes  to the standard to reduce confusion and clearly 
distinguish between the two types of commodities.  
3.2.10  Removal of Appendix 1 for asbestos and inclusion of hazardous waste for disposal  
The requirements in the current standard for managing hazardous waste for disposal are 
focused  on materials c ontaminated with asbestos.  There is now a much broader  range of 
hazardous waste entering New Zealand. The  proposed standard widens  the scope of 
hazardous waste for disposal ( Part 4) , and the requirements for asbestos are now 
included in this part. We have added a  list of commodities included under hazardous 
waste for disposal to Schedule 1.  
   
Ministry for Primary Industries  RMP: Waste Products for Recovery, Reprocessing, Recycling or Disposal  • 12 4 Feasibility of t he proposed change s to the standard  
The proposed standard clarifies the requirements for waste commodities imported to 
New  Zealand by formalising existing procedures  and CTO directions . We do not expect 
the new standard to change how importers import waste  or have any adverse impact s. 
We expect the changes to  simplify importing processes , save importers money and time  
and give importers  more flexibility . 
The proposed standard widens the range of commodities that can be imported . 
Currently, many commodi ties are imported using CTO directions . Importers pay a high 
administrative fee for CTO directions every two years.  Under the proposed standard, 
importers will be able to import these commodities without paying  this fee or contact ing 
MPI. 
The new standard also gives importers a choice of more locations where they can treat 
their commodities and a longer deadline for treatment . 
   
Ministry for Primary Industries  RMP: Waste Products for Recovery, Reprocessing, Recycling or Disposal • 13 5 References  
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