Import Health Standard  
Issued under the Biosecurity Act 1993   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Zoo Marsupials and 
Monotremes  
ZOOMAMON.AUS  
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TITLE  
Import Health Standard : Zoo Marsupials and Monotremes  
COMMENCEMEN T 
This Import Health Standard  comes into force on  [Effective Date ]  
REVOCATION  
This Import Health Standard revokes and replaces the following:  
a) Zoo Marsupials and Monotremes from Australia , ZOOMAMON.AUS, 7 December 2015  
ISSUING AUTHORITY  
This Import Health Standard  is issued under section 24A of the Biosecurity Act 1993.  
 
Dated at Wellington , [Document Date]  
 
 
Stephen Cobb (Stephen)  
Manager , Import and Export Animals  
Ministry for Primary Industries  
(acting under delegated authority of the Director -General)  
 
Contact for further information  
Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI)  
Regulation & Assurance 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, vaccines 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 zoo marsupials and monotremes  10 
Part 2:  Specified Requirements for Identified Risk Org anisms  11 
2.1 Internal parasites  11 
2.2 External parasites  11 
Part 3:  Model Veterinary Certificate  12 
Schedule 1 – Document 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 marsupials and 
monotremes  into New Zealand  from Australia . 
The biosecurity risk organisms associated wit h the zoo marsupials and monotremes  that are managed by this 
IHS are (refer to Part 2 for specified requirements):  
a) Seeds  
b) External parasites  
c) Internal parasites  
d) Q fever ( Coxiella burnet ii) 
Background  
The Biosecurity Act 1993 (the Act) provides the legal ba sis for excluding, eradicating and effectively managing 
pests and unwanted organisms.  
Import health standards issued under the Act set out requirements to be met to effectively manage biosecurity 
risks associated with importing goods. They include requirem ents 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 leg al effect.  
Who should read this  Import Health Standard ? 
This IHS should be read by  importers of zoo marsupials and monotremes  from Australia . 
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 -shippe d 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 marsupials and monotremes  will be 
recovered in accordance with the Act and any regulations made under the Act. All costs involved with 
documentation, transport, storage and obtaining a biosecurity clearance must be covered by the importer or 
agent.  
Equivalence  
The Chief Technical Officer (CTO) may issue a direction under section 27(1)(d) of the Act that measures 
different from those set out in this IHS may be applied to effectively manage risks associated  with the 
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If an equivalent me asure 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 the 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 required 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 given, by an Officia l Veterinarian, under section 25  of the Act, authorising 
direction of the marsupials and monotremes to the transitional facility named on the M PI import  permit . 
Inspection  
On arrival  at the transitional facility, all documentation accompanying the consignment will be verified by an 
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 no t limited to the following:  
a) All equipment entering New Zealand with the zoo marsupials and monotremes  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 
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 a greements on 
their trade, prior to export. Material arriving in New Zealand without the relevant CITES permits may be 
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Any requirement for CITES or other conservation -related documentation m ust be met by the 
exporter/importer.  
Environmental Protection Authority (EPA)  and new organisms  
Importers of new organisms must meet all requirements of the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms 
(HSNO) Act 1996.  
Before an inspector can authorise a new org anism 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 classificat ion developed by the World Customs 
Organisation (WCO). The New Zealand harmonised system is found here: 
http:/ /www.stats.govt.nz/methods/classifications -and-standards/classification -related -stats -
standards/harmonised -system -2012.aspx   
Animals  imported using this IHS will be under one of the following HS Codes:  
 HS Code  Commodity Description  
0106 .19 Mammals; live, other than primates, whales, dolphins, porpoises (mammals of the order 
Cetacea); manatees, dugongs (mammals of the order Sirenia); seals; sea lions, walruses 
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Part 1:  Requirements  
1.1 Application  
(1) This IHS applies to all imports  of zoo marsupials and monotremes  from Australia  into New Zealand.  
 
Guidance  
 Only zoo marsupials and monotremes with a containment approval fro m the EPA may be 
imported under this IHS.  
 
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, f ree of charge, at MPI, Pastoral House, 25 The Terrace, Wellington.  
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.gov.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 req uirements . 
 
 
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 for import  
(1) In order to obtain  authorisation into containment , each  marsupials and monotremes  must:  
a) Be imported from an Australian zoo; and  
b) Origina te from premises  that are under permanent veterinary supervision, and follow a health 
monito ring programme including necropsies, and microbiological and parasitological testing.  
c) Be weaned , healthy and fit to travel; and  
d) Be identified by a microchip prior t o export. The identification number must be shown on the 
veterinary cert ificate accompanying the marsupials and monotremes ; and  
e) Meet the requirements of clause s 1.5-1.7 of Part 1 ; and 
f) Meet the specified requirements for identified risk organisms of Part 2 of this IHS; and  
g) Be accompanied by an import permit required by clause 1.8 that meets the requirements of 
clause 1.9.1; and  
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1.5 Pre-export isolation  
(1) Zoo marsupials and/o r monotremes  must be : 
a) Held in pre -export isolation (PEI) f or a minimum period of 30 days prior to the date of shipment.  
b) Isolated from other animals not of equivalent health status.  
c) Free from clinical signs of infectious disease  for the entire PEI period.  
 
(2) The PEI premises must have:  
a) Been approved and supervised by an Official Veterinarian . 
b) Impervious washable floors and walls ; or 
i) A fenced impervious pad without walls, surrounded by a cleared area free of vegetation; or  
ii) A fenced pad with f loors that may be s wept, cleaned and serviced daily and  is surrounded 
by a cleared area free from vegetation for the first 20 days of PEI. During the last 10 days 
of PEI, premises must have impervious floors and walls. This option also requires an 
additional tick inspection within 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 marsupials and/or monotremes , the premises must  either : 
a) Be thoroughly cleaned and sprayed with an acar icide; and   
i) Bedding must be  removed every 10 days and  
ii) The premises must be thoroughly cleaned and sprayed with an acaricide  each time the 
bedding is removed ; 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 marsupials and monotremes must be free from quarantine restrictions imposed by the exporting 
country for at least 90 days prior t o the date of export.  
(7) Each zoo marsupial and/or monotreme must be identified 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 marsupial/mon otreme  must be free from clinical evidence of infectious disease, 
external parasites, plant and seed contamination, and be fit for travel.  
(8) For zoo marsupials and monotremes  that have not spent 30 days PEI on an imp ervious floor (see 
clause 1.5 (2) b ) ii), an additional external parasite  examination must be conducted within 10 days prior 
to export.  
1.6 Diagnostic tests , vaccines and treatment  
(1) All products administered to meet the specific disea se requirements in Part 2 must be  administered 
according to the manuf acturer’s instruction  in the exporting country  or a treatment regime recognised 
by veterinarians experienced in marsupial and monotreme medicine as being effective.   
(2) Where products required by this IHS have been administered, the product name, manufacturer , active 
ingredients (where applicable), and the dose and date of the treatment must be recorded on the 
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1.7 Transport  
(1) In the case of transport by:  
a) Air: the transport facilities and arrangements must meet the relevant requirements 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 Ord ers Part 43, Issue 6  (which is equivalent to the New 
Zealand Marine Rules Part 24C ). 
(2) The vehicles in which the animals 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) During transport to the port of departure the animals must be kept isolated from animals that are not of 
equivalent health status.  
(5) Only sterilised peat, soft board, paper, a towel or other inert products may be used as bedding. Straw 
or hay bedding is not permitted.  
(6) No animals other than those that meet the import requirements for entry into New Zealand are 
permitted to be transported wi th the zoo marsupials and/or monotremes  on the aircraft or ship.  
(7) The crates or pens used for transporting the animals to New Zealand must be new or if previously 
used m ust be cleaned and disinfected.  
(8) For zoo marsupials and monotremes transported by air; the cargo space of the aircraft where the 
animals are to be transported must be sprayed prior to departure  with an insecticide approved by the 
Competent Authority of the exporting country.  
(9) 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 marsupials and monotremes  from Australia . 
1.9 The documentation that  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 marsupials and  monotremes  
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 endorsed in the space allocated and all pages have paper based alternative security 
features.  
 
 
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Guidance  
 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:  liveanimalschristchurch@mpi.govt.nz  
  
1.9.1 Import permit  
(1) An import permit  issue d by MPI (copy accep table) as required by clause 1.8 . The importer must apply 
to the Director -General for an import permit.  
 
Guidance  
 Application form s can be found on the MPI website at: Live Animals into Containment or 
Transitional Facility  
 Completed applications can be submitted 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 from the exporting country’s Official Veterinarian. The veterinary certificate must 
include the following:  
a) A unique consignment id entifier.  
b) The description,  species, number of animals and microchip identification.  
c) Name and address of the 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 of this IHS have been met.  
f) Certification and endorsement by the Official Veterinarian that the relevant  requirements outlined 
in Part 2 of this IHS have been met . 
 
Guidance  
 A model veterinary certificate is located in Part 3 of this document.  
 
1.10 Transitional and containment facility  
(1) Following biosecurity authorisation being given under section 25 of the Act, the zoo marsupials and 
monotremes  must  proceed directly to the transitional  facility named on the import 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 all requirements noted under general 
requirements in Part 1: Requirements and specified requirements  (veterinary certification) in Part 2:  
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(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 Facilities . 
(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 marsupials and monotremes  and their offspring must remain permanently in a containment facility 
and may only be transferred to another containment facility with the prior biosecurity authority given 
under section 2 9 of the Biosecurity Act 1993.  
1.11 Transiting zoo marsupials and monotremes  
(1) Zoo marsupials and monotremes transiti ng through New Zealand must 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) Marsupials and monotremes 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) In addition to the general  requirements in Part 1  of this IHS , zoo m arsupials and monotremes  must 
comply with the following measures for identified risk organisms : 
2.1 Internal parasites  
(1) Each marsupial and/or monotreme  must be treated with a product recommended by current literature 
as being effective against nematodes, cestodes, and trematodes, twice during the PEI period, with an 
interval of not less than 14 days . 
 
Guidance  
 Faecal examination to confirm efficacy may b e required by MPI.  
2.2 External parasites  
(1) In the 3 days after arrival in PEI, and repeated in the 3 days prior to export to New Zealand,  each 
marsupial and/or monotreme  must be  treated with an ectoparasiticide recommended by current 
literature. Ectoparasiticide efficacy must be confirmed by detailed inspection of the animal for external 
parasites after treatment.  
 
Guidance  
 Additional external parasite  inspections to confirm efficacy may be required by MPI.  Import Health Standard : Zoo Marsupials and Monotremes   
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Part 3:  Model Veterinary Certificate  
Guidance  
 The following model veterinary certificate is for zoo marsupials and monotremes from Australia.  
 This model meets the requirements of the IHS.  
 
Country:  Australia  
Certificate reference number:  Import permit number:  
1. Importer name:  
Address : 
 
 2. Exporter name:  
Address:  
3. Country of destination: New Zealand  4. Country  of origin : Australia  
 
5. Description of commodity:  Species :  
 
Microchip Number  Site of Microchip  Other ID  
(E.g. ARKS number)  M/F Date of Birth  
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
Official Veterinarian : 
Name:  
Address:  
Signature  
Date  
 Registered Veterinarian in charge of the animals in 
pre-export isolation : 
Name:  
Veterinary Registration Number:  
State/ Territory  
Address:  
Signature:  
Date:  
 
Official Veterinarian signature, 
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Country: Australia  Certificate reference number:  
 
  
I,………………………………………………………………… an Official Veterinarian employed by the Competent Authority of 
Australia, certify after due enquiry, with respect to the zoo marsupials and/ or  monotremes identified in this veterinary certificate, 
that: 
(1) The premises in Australia in which each marsupial and/or monotreme  for export reside d is under permanent veterinary 
supervision, and a monito ring programme was followed including necropsies, and microbiological and parasitological 
testing.  
 
(2) As far as can be determined:  
(a) The vehicle (s) transporting the marsupials and/or monotremes  to the port of departure were cleaned and 
disinfected prior to loading.  
(b) During transport to the port of departure , the marsupials and/or monotremes were  kept isolated from animals that 
are not of equivalent health status.  
(c) During transport to the port of departure, the marsupials and/or monotremes were provided with bedding that was 
sterilised and is peat, soft board, paper , a towel or another inert product. No straw or hay bedding was included. 
The bedding showed no evidence of contamination with ticks or seeds.  
(d) If shipped by air, the animals will be shipped in accordance with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) 
Live Animal Regulations; if shipped by sea, the animals will be shipped in accordance with the Australian Marine 
Orders Part 43, Issue 6.  
(e) The crates or pens used for transporting the animals to New Zealand are either new or if previously used were 
cleaned and disinfected.  
(f) No animals other than those that meet the import requirements for entry into New Zealand will be transported with 
the zoo marsupials and/or monotremes  on the aircraft or ship.  
 
(3) For at least the 90 days prior to the date of export,  the marsupials and/or monotremes  were not under  any quarantine 
restrictions imposed by the exporting country.  
 
(4) I have no reason to doubt the attestation provided by ………………………………………., the Australian registered 
veterinarian overseeing the care of the animal  in pre -export isolation (PEI), whose signature appears below, in regards to 
the number, identity, details of housing, treatments and examination of the  zoo marsupials and/or monotremes in this 
consignment.  
 
I,……………………………………………………………., the Australian regis tered veterinarian overseeing the care of the animal in 
PEI, certify after due enquiry, with respect to the  zoo marsupials and/or monotremes identified in this veterinary certificate that:  
 
Pre-export isolation  
(5) The marsupials and/or monotremes w ere: 
(a) Held in PEI for a minimum p eriod of 30 days prior to the date of shipment ; and  
(b) Isolated from other animals not of equivalent health status; and  
(c) Free from clinical signs of infectious disease for the entire PEI  period . 
(6) The PEI  premises:  
(a) Have been approved a nd supervised b y an Official Veterinarian; and  (delete as appropriate ); 
(b) Had i mpervious washable floors and walls ; or 
(i) Had a  fenced impervious pad without walls, surrounded by a cleared area free of vegetation; or  
(ii) Had a  fenced pad with f loors that were 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, premises had 
impervious floors and walls. (Note this option requires an additional tick inspection w ithin 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 bedding was removed.  
(ii) The premises were  thoroughly cleaned and sprayed with acaricide; or  
 
(b) Prior to housing the animals, the premises were thoroughly cleaned and sprayed with a long lasting acaricide.  
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(8) While in PEI the animals were only fed feed showing no evidence of contamination with ticks and seeds.  
 
Treatments  
(9) Internal parasites  
(a) Each marsupial and/or monotreme  was treated with a product recommended by current literature as being effective 
against n ematodes, cestodes, and trematodes, twice during the PEI period, with an interval of not less than 14 
days.   
Endoparasiticide/s used: ....................................................................................  
Active ingred ient(s): ……………………………………… ………………….. ………  
Dose rate: ........................................................................... ...............................  
Date of treatment 1: ............................................................................................  
Date of treatment 2: ............................................................................................  
 
(10) External parasites  
(a) In the 3 days after arrival in PEI, and repeated in the 3 days prior to export to New Zealand, each marsupials and/or 
monotreme was treated with an ectoparasiticide recommended by current literature. Ectoparasiticide efficacy was 
confirmed by detailed inspection of each animal for external parasites after treatment.  
Ectoparasiticide/s used: ........................................... ........................ ...................  
Active ingredient(s): …………………………………………………… .…………….  
Date of treatment 1: ............................................................................................  
Date of treatment 2: ............................................................................................  
 
Inspection and transport  
(11) Each marsupial and/or monotreme was identified and examined in the 24 hours prior to leaving the PEI premises for the 
port of departure . Each marsupial and/or mo notreme  was free from clinical evidence of infectious disease, external 
parasites, plant and seed contamination, and appeared to be fit for travel.  
(12) Each marsupial and/or monotreme was weaned.  
(13) For marsupials and/or monotremes  that ha ve not spent 30 days PE I on an impervi ous floor , an additional external parasite 
examination was conducted within the 10 days prior to shipment.  
Date examination conducted : ……………………………………………………  
(14) 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:  
Signature:  
Date:  Registered Veterinarian in charge of the animals in pre -
export isolation:  
Name:  
Veterinary Registration Number:  
State/ Territory:  
Address:  
Signature:  
Date:  
 
 
 
 
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Schedule  1 – Document History  
Date First Issued  Title Shortcode  
7 December 2015  Import Health Standard: Marsupials and  
Monotremes from Australia  ZOOMAMON.AUS  
Date of Issued Amendments  Title Shortcode  
TBA Import Health Standard: Marsupials and 
Monotr emes  ZOOMAMON.AUS  
   
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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 whole 
territory . 
Disinfectant  
A substance applied to non -living objects to destroy micro -organisms living on those objects and approved for 
use by the Veterinary Authority. MPI -approved biosecurity treatments for risk g oods, including links to 
approved disinfectants, can be found in the MPI Standard (BNZ -STD-ABTRT) Approved Biosecurity 
Treatments.  
IATA  
The International Air Transport Association.  
MPI 
Ministry for Primary Industries, New Zealand.  
Official Veterinarian  
A veterinarian authorised by the Competent Authority of the exporting 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 wit h the provisions of the OIE Code Chapter for certification procedures.  
OIE 
The World Organisation for Animal Health.  
OIE Code  
The World Organisation for Animal Health Terrestrial Animal Health Code. Any reference in this standard to 
the OIE Code  is to the most current as found on the OIE website.  
Permit to Import  
A written order issued by the Director -General of MPI under section 24 (D)(2) of the Act.  
Veterinary Certificate  
A certificate, issued in conformity with the provisions of the OIE Code  Chapter for certification procedures, 
describing the animal health and/or public health requirements which are fulfilled by the exported 
commodities.