Import Health Standard  
Issued under the Biosecurity Act 1993   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Specified Animal Products  
SPECPROD.ALL  
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TITLE  
Import Health Standard : Specified Animal Products  
COMMENCEMENT 
This consolidated Import Health Standard  comes into force on 14 December 2022  
This Import Health Standard amends the Import Health Standard: Specified Animal Products , which came into 
force on  25 June 2020, and consolidates all amendments made up to the commencement of this notice: 14 
December 2022 .  
 
The amendment history to this Import Health Standard is set out in  Schedule 1: Document History . 
 
REVOCATION 
This Import Health Standard revokes and replaces the following:  
a) Import Health Standard: Ornamental Products of Animal Origin, INETROIC.GEN, 22 November 
2013  
 
ISSUING AUTHORITY 
This Import Health Standard  is issued under section 24A of the Biosecurity Act 1993.  
 
Dated at Wellington , 14 December 2022  
 
Stephen Cobb  
Manager , Animal  Health  
Ministry for Primary Industries  
(acting under dele gated authority of the Director -General)  
 
Contact for further information  
Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI)  
Animal and Plant Health  
Animal Imports  
PO Box 2526  
Wellington 6011 
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Contents  Page 
Introduction 3 
Part 1:  Requirements  6 
1.1 Application  6 
1.2 Incorporation by reference  6 
1.3 Definitions  6 
1.4 Requirements for clearance  6 
1.5 Import permit information  7 
1.6 The documentation that must accompany goods  7 
Part 2:  Specified  requirements for goods containing animal products for human 
consumption 9 
2.1 Canned or  retorted animal products  9 
2.2 Collagen  10 
2.3 Composite products  11 
2.4 Egg products  12 
2.5 Insect- and arachnid- based food products (excluding bee products)  13 
2.6 Meat and meat products  13 
2.7 Cultures, enzymes, microorganisms, and yeasts  15 
Part 3: Specified requirements for other goods containing animal products  18 
3.1 Bile derivatives, and bovine and ovine concentrated bile 18 
3.2 Dicalcium phosphate  18 
3.3 Emu oil and products containing emu oil from Australia  18 
3.4 Gelatine and products containing gelatine  19 
3.5 Highly processed collagen/protein products  19 
3.6 Non-viable animal specimens  19 
3.7 Specified items of animal origin 20 
3.8 Specified porcine enzymes  21 
3.9 Tallow and its derivatives  21 
3.10  Therapeutic products and dietary supplements for human use (excluding bee products)  21 
Schedule 1 – Document history  23 
Schedule 2 – Definitions  24 
Schedule 3 – F03 time and tem perature  28 
Schedule 4 – Model certificate template for specified animal products  29 
Schedule 5 – Model certificate template for emu oil from Australia  33 
Schedule 6 – Agreed veterinary certificate for  game trophies from the EU  35 
Schedule 7 – Model certificate template for porcine enzymes from Canada and the USA  37 
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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 specified animal products  into 
New Zealand.  
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 requirements 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 information only and has no legal effect.  
Who should read this Import Health Standard? 
This IHS should be read by i mporters of specified  animal products.  
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 destr oyed 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 specified animal products  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 for the importation of specific goods that allow for measures different from those set out in this IHS to be applied to effectively 
manage risks associated  with the i mportation 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 the exporting country’s Competent Authority makes equivalence requests. Equivalence requests can be lodged with animal.imports@mpi.govt.nz
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Transitional facility  
Any containers not intact on arrival will be required to be made secure before the consignment is moved to the 
transitional facility. Any material which has leaked from the container will be destroyed at the port of entry.  
Following biosecurity authorisation being given under section 25 of the Act, processed foods containing meat -
based ingredients, concentrated bile, or traditional  medicines containing animal products , where applicable,  
will proceed directly to the transitional facility named on the import permit.  
Inspection 
On arrival, 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 . 
Food Act 2014 and Animal Products Act 1999  
Consignments of food imported for sale into New Zealand for human consumption must comply with relevant requirements of the Food Act 2014, the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code, and the Animal 
Products Act 1999.  
The Food Act 2014 requires that importers of food intended for sale for human consumption are registered 
with MPI prior to the importation of any food into New Zealand. This requirement is independent of the IHS requirements. Importers are advised to consult MPI’s website: https://www.mpi.govt.nz/importing/food/
 for 
information on the Food Act requirements that importers must meet to import food for sale in New Zealand.  
Some imported  foods , known as High Regulatory Interest (HRI) f oods  and Increased Regulatory Interest (IRI) 
foods, will require food safety clearance on arrival. These foods include beef and beef products, some 
seafood products , and cheese . A full list of these foods can be found in the schedules to the Food Notice: 
Importing Food . A food safety clearance will include a documentation check and may include inspection, 
sampling and  testing at the importer ’s cost.  
The importation of the following animal material or product must comply with the requirements issued in 
Overseas Market Access Requirements (OMAR) 01/172 under the Animal Products Act 1999:  
b) Imported animal material or product, or product containing animal material or product, that is of 
New Zealand origin and has been returned to New Zealand for re- export where official assurance 
is required, and  
c) Imported animal material or product of foreign  origin intended for export or further processing for 
export where official assurance is required.  
OMAR 01/172 requires that the above is inspected. To arrange for an inspection under the OMAR 01/172, contact your primary verifier or local MPI Verification Services office. 
 
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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) Containers made of timber must meet the requirements of the following: IHS: Wood Packaging 
Material 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 
https://www.doc.govt.nz/cites . 
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 ma y be 
subject to seizure by the New Zealand Department of Conservation.  
Any requirement for CITES or other conservation -related documentation must be met by the 
exporter/importer . 
Harmonised System (HS) Codes 
The Harmonised System is an international product numbering classification developed by the World Customs 
Organization (WCO). The New Zealand Harmonised System is found here: Tariffs in New Zealand | Ministry 
of Business, Innovation & Employment (mbie.govt.nz)  
Ruminant Protein Regulations  
Under the Biosecurity (Ruminant Protein) Regulations 1999, feeding of ruminant proteins to ruminant animals 
is prohibited in New Zealand. See Ruminant feed regulations for preventing BSE  for more information.  
Trade Single Window (TSW) and Customs clearance  
All goods imported into New Zealand need to be cleared by the New Zealand Customs Service (Customs) and the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI). To gain customs clearance, the required documentation must be 
lodged through the Trade Single Window (TSW) portal.  
 For more information about TSW please visit https://www.customs.govt.nz/business/trade- single- window/
  
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Part 1:  Requirements  
1.1 Application 
(1) This IHS applies to i mports  of specified  animal products  from  all countries  into New Zealand. 
(2) Specified animal products include:  
a) Goods c ontaining animal products for human c onsumption  (Part 2); and  
b) Other goods containing animal products ( Part 3 ). 
 
Guidance  for 1.1  
• This IHS contains import requirements for commercial consignments  of specified animal 
products . Import requirements for personal consignments can be found in  the Import Health 
Standard: Personal Consignments of Animal Products, PERSONAL.ALL.  
• Processed animal products that do not meet the requirements of this IHS may be covered under 
the commodity specific IHSs. A search of IHSs can be done here: 
https://www.mpi.govt.nz/legal/compliance -requirements/ihs -import -health -standards/ .  
 
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 World Organisation for A nimal Health  Terrestrial Animal Health Code  (the Code), available 
at website: Terrestrial Code Online Access - WOAH - World Organisation for Animal Health
 
(2) The following material is incorporated by reference in this IHS under section 142M of the Act:  
a) The World Organisation for Animal Health  list of Member Countries with a BSE risk status : List of 
Members with a BSE risk status .   
(3) 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  for 1.2  
• 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 Requirements for clearance 
(1) In order to obtain biosecurity clearance, specified  animal products  must: Import Health Standard: Specified Animal Products   
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a) Meet the requirements of clauses 1. 5-1.6 of Part 1  where applicable, and the requirements  
specific to the commodity  in Part s 2 and  3. 
b) Be accompanied by an import permit where required by clause 1.5. 
c) Where applicable, be accompanied by documentation tha t meets the requirements of clause 1.6 , 
and details the measures in Part s 2 or  3 that the exporting country will meet. 
1.5 Import permit  information  
(1) An import permit under section 24D of the Act issued by the Director -General  is required if a CTO has 
approved an equivalent measure prior to import, different from that set in this  IHS that may be applied 
to effectively manage the risks.  
(2) An import permit under section 24D of the Act  is required prior to the importation of consignments of 
processed foods containing meat -based ingredients [ clause 2.6.2(2)(d)(ii) or clause 2.6.2(3)e)i) ], or 
therapeutic products or dietary supplements for human use  [clause 3.10(2) d)ii)] from any country.  
(3) An import permit is not required where a CTO has issued a direction under section 27(1)(d) for a 
measure that is different from that set in this IHS during nego tiation of a country -specific official  
certificate and the equivalent measure is incorporated into that certificate. 
  
Guidance  for 1.5  
• Application forms are on the MPI website at: Animal Products Permit Application Form , or apply 
for the import permit at the following weblink when active: 
https://animalplantimportpermit.mpi.govt.nz/  
• For clause 1.5(2), specify the name and address of the transitional  facility in New Zealand 
approved to facility standard Transitional Facilities for Animal Products, MPI- STD-ANIPRODS   to 
which the consignment is to proceed following importation .  
• Send c ompleted applications to Animal Imports animal.imports@mpi.govt.nz . 
1.6 The documentation that must accompany goods  
(1) Documentation is required for some commodi ties listed in Parts 2 and 3 of this IHS . When applicable, 
the consignment must arrive in New Zealand with documentation that  meet s clause s 1.6.1, 1.6.2, 1.6.3 
and/or 1.6.4, and must, unless otherwise stated: 
a) Be original  (except manufacturer’s declaration) , or an electronic copy of the original  that is 
transmitted via an approved government -to-government portal . 
b) Accompany the imported goods . 
c) Be in  English or have an English translation that is clear and legible.  
1.6.1 Import permit  
(1) An import permit (copy acceptable), where required by this IHS . 
1.6.2 Official certificate  
(1) An official  certificate from the exporting country’s Official or Official Veterinarian, where required by this 
IHS, must include the following:  
a) A unique consignment identifier . 
b) The description, source species, and amount of product . 
c) The name and address of the importer (consignee) and exporter (consignor) . 
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e) Endorsement  on every page by the Official or 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 . 
f) Certification by the Official or Official Veterinarian that the relevant  requirements outlined in the 
commodi ty clauses in Part s 2 and 3 of this IHS have been met . 
1.6.3 Manufacturer’s declaration  
(1) A manufacturer’s declaration (copy acceptable) must :  
a) Include statements that the product origin and/or processing  as required by  the relevant 
commodity clauses in  Part s 2 and 3 of this IHS have been complied with . 
b) Include product descript ors that match with official or commercial documents (e.g. bill of lading) . 
c) Be prepared by the manufacturer on letterhead paper . 
d) Be signed and dat ed within  the last 12 months by the quality manager  (see Schedule 2  for 
definition)  or equivalent . 
1.6.4 Government -endorsed manufacturer’s declaration  
(1) A government -endorsed  manufacturer’s declaration must:  
a) Meet the requirements of  clause 1.6.3 ; and  
b) Be endorsed by the  exporting country’s  Official or Official Veterinarian.  
 
Guidance for 1.6.4 
• Model certificate templates and agreed certificates are in the following s chedules of the IHS:  
− Schedule 4 – Model certificate template for retorted animal products, collagen, insect - and 
arachnid -based products, bile derivatives, bovine and ovine concentrated bile, dicalcium 
phosphate and tallow and its derivatives  
− Schedule 5  – Model c ertificate template for emu oil from Australia  
− Schedule 6  – Agreed v eterinary c ertificate for game trophies from the EU  
− Schedule 7 – Model certificate template for porcine enzymes from Canada and the USA  
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Part 2:  Specified r equirements for g oods containing animal 
products for human consumption  
2.1 Canned or  retorted animal products  
(1) Canned or retorted animal products may be imported from Australia provided all of the following 
requirements are met:  
a) The product does not require refrigeration before the package is opened.  
b) The product is commercially manufactured and packaged.  
c) The package has not been opened or broken.  
d) The product is not an edible bird’s nest.  
e) The product is accompanied by  a manufacturer’s declaration stating that t he product has been 
heat-treated in a hermetically sealed container to an F0 value of 3 or more (see Schedule 3 for 
equivalent time/temperatures combinations that achieve an F0 value of 3).  
f) The product is either:  
i) Identifiable as manufactured in Australia (using Australian and/or imported ingredients); or  
ii) Accompanied by an ex porter’s declaration identifying the product, the country of origin, 
and the date the product was released in Australia, if the product had been manufactured 
in a third country and imported into Australia . 
(2) Canned or retorted animal products may be imported from any country  provided all of the following 
requirements are met:  
a) The product does not require refrigeration before the package is opened. 
b) The product is commercially manufactured and packaged.  
c) The package has not been opened or broken.  
d) The product is  accompanied by  one of the following document s stating that the product has been 
heat-treated in a hermetically sealed container to an F 0 value of 3 or more (see Schedule 3 for 
equivalent time/temperatures combinations that achieve an F0 value of 3 ):  
i) A manufacturer’s declaration for canned animal products; or  
ii) An official certificate for non- canned retorted animal products.  
e) Excluding products from Australia, product s containing more than 5%  beef derived from Bos 
taurus or B. indicus  from countries or zones listed by the WOAH  as negligible or controlled risk 
for BSE (as applicable) are accompanied by an official certificate that meets the specified Code 
recommendations for:  
i) a country  or zone posing a negligible BSE risk; or 
ii) a country  or zone posing a controlled BSE risk . 
 
Guidance  for 2.1 
• Canned or retorted animal products are in containers that are:  
− Rigid (e.g. metal, glass) , flexible (e.g. flexible retort pouch) , or semi -rigid (e.g. paperboard 
package) ; and 
− Hermetically sealed ; and 
− Heat -treated in the container so that no refrigeration is required until they are opened.  
• For beef products, Food Notice: Importing Food  contain s additional food safety requirements . 
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Guidance  for 2.1(2)  
• Schedule 4 has a model certificate that meets the requirements in clause 2.1(2), and can be 
used for trade. You can also use this certificate  for th ird country processed canned or retorted 
animal products containing beef.   
• Canned or retorted products from the EU are eligible for import under EU commodity specific 
IHSs, such as:  
− Import Health Standard  for Pig M eat and Pig Meat Products for Human Consumption from 
the European Union, MEAPORIC.EU . 
− Import Health Standard for Ruminant Meat and Rum inant Meat Products, 
RUMNPROD.GEN. 
• The list of WOAH  Member Countries with a BSE risk status can be accessed at: List of Members 
with a BSE risk status.  
• Consignm ents of edible bird’s nests and products containing edible bird’s nests may be 
inspected.  
− Processed bird’s nest products that are ready -to-eat (commonly referred as instant bird’s 
nests) and have undergone heat treatment meeting clause 2.1(2) of this IHS can be 
regarded as a retorted product.  
− Natural bird’s nests that are fresh, dry , or raw have not been  heat treated and do not meet 
clause 2.1(2) of this IHS. They  are not eligible for import.  
2.2 Collagen  
(1) Collagen derived from any animal species may be imported from Australia  provided that: 
a) The product is commercially manufactured and packaged ; and  
b) The product is:  
i) Identifiable as manufactured in Australia (using Australian  local and/or imported 
ingredients) ; or 
ii) Accompanied by a n exporter’s declaration identifying the product, the country of origin and 
the date the product was released in  Australia,  if the product had been manufactured in a 
third country and imported into Australia.  
(2) Collagen derived from Bos taurus or B. indicus  and prepared from hides and skins, tendons , or 
cartilage , may be imported from any country  provided  that: 
a) The product is commercially manufactured; and  
b) The product is accompanied by an official certificate stating that the collagen has  been prepared 
exclusively from hides and skins, tendons , or cartilage . 
(3) Collagen derived from B. taurus or B. indicus, and  prepared from bones may be imported from any 
country provided the product is  commercially manufactured and accompanied by a n official certificate  
stating that: 
a) The product originates from a country  or zone having a negligible BSE risk ; or 
b) The product originates from a country  or zone having a controlled BSE risk  and is  derived from  
cattle which have passed ante - and post- mortem inspections; and that  
i) Vertebral columns from cattle over 30 months of age at the time of slaughter  and skulls 
have been excluded; and  
ii) The bones have been subjected to a process which includes all of the following steps:  
1) Degreasing. 
2) Acid demineralisation . 
3) Acid or alkaline treatment . 
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5) Sterilisation at >138 °C for a minimum of 4 seconds.  
(4) Collagen derived from animal species other than B. taurus or B. indicus  may be imported from any 
country provided  the product is  commercially manufactured and accompanied  by an official certificate  
that state s the animal species , showing that the animal species is neither  B.taurus nor B.indicus . 
 
Guidance  for 2.2  
• Processed foods containing 5% or less  collagen may be eligible for importation under clause 
2.6.1 of this I HS. 
• Therapeutic products and dietary supplements containing collagen may be eligible for importation 
under clause 2.6.1 or 3.10  of this IHS 
• The m odel certificate t emplate  in Schedule 4 m eets the certification requirements in clause s 
2.2(2),  (3) and ( 4), and may be used for trade . 
• The list of WOAH  Member s with a BSE risk status can be accessed at: List of Members with a 
BSE risk status.  
2.3 Composite products 
2.3.1 Biscuits, bread, cakes, confectionery, crackers, and puddings containing dairy and/or 
egg products ( excluding mooncakes)  
(1) Biscuits, bread, cakes, confectionery, crackers, and puddings containing dairy or egg product s 
(excluding  mooncakes) may be imported from any country provided  all of the following requirements 
are met. 
a) The product does not require refrigeration before the package is opened. 
b) The product is commercially manufactured and packaged.  
c) The package has not been opened or broken.  
2.3.2 Dry mixe s for cakes and other baked goods, puddings,  desserts , and sauces 
containing dairy and/ or egg product s 
(1) Dry mixes for cakes and other baked goods, puddings , desserts, and sauces containing dairy and/ or 
egg products may be imported from any country provided  all of the following requirements are met . 
a) The product does not require refrigeration before the package is opened. 
b) The product is commercially manufactured and packaged.  
c) The package has not been opened or broken.  
2.3.3 Dietary p rotein  supplements  and protein bars  containing dairy  and/or egg product s 
(1) Dietary protein supplements and protein bars containing dairy  and/ or egg  products may be imported 
from any country provided all of the following requirements are met . 
a) The product does not require refrigeration before the package is opened. 
b) The product is commercially manufactured into retail  packag ing. 
c) The package has not been opened or broken.  
2.3.4 Pasta and noodles containing egg products  
(1) Pasta and noodles containing egg products may be imported from any country provided all of the 
following requirements are met . 
a) The product does not require refrigeration before the package is opened.  
b) The product is commercially manufactured and packaged.  
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2.3.5 Products containing 5% or less each of  aquatic animal , dairy , or egg products  
(1) Products containing 5% or less each  of aquatic animal, dairy , or egg products  may be imported from 
any country provided all of the following requirements are met . 
a) The product is commercially manufactured  and packaged.  
b) The product is in its original sealed packaging on arrival.  
c) The product: 
i) Is accompanied by an official certificate stating that the product contains 5%  or less  each 
of aquatic animal, dairy , or egg products ; or 
ii) Has labe lling that states the product c ontains 5% or less each of aquatic animal, dairy or 
egg products . 
2.3.6 Products containing more than 5% each of aquatic animal, dairy, or egg products  
(1) Products containing more  than 5% each of aquatic animal, dairy or egg products  may be imported from 
any country provided all the following requirements are met . 
a) The product does not require refrigeration before the package is opened. 
b) The product is commercially manufactured into retail packaging . 
c) The product is in its original sealed packaging on arrival.  
d) The product is accompanied by an official certificate  stating that the product has been heat -
treated to an F0 value of 3 or more (see Schedule 3  for equivalent time/temperatures 
combinations that achieve an F0 value of 3) . 
 
Guidance  for 2.3  
• Composite products are products that contain a combination of animal products (e.g. dairy, egg, 
fish, insect s, etc.). For a composite product to be given biosecurity clearance, it must meet either:  
− The requirements in clauses 2.3.1 to 2.3.6 for specified commodities; and/or  
− All requirements that are relevant to each constituent animal product described elsewhere 
in this IHS, or another IHS (e.g. IHS  EGGPRODS.GEN ). 
• Clause 2.3.1 does not apply to mooncakes. See clause 2.4.3 .  
 
Guidance for 2.3.3  
• Dietary protein supplements and protein bars containing dairy and/or egg products that are not in 
retail  packaging  may be eligible for clearance when each ingredient  meet s their respective IHS, 
i.e. Import Health Standard for Specified Foods for Human Consumption Containing Animal 
Products, EDIPROIC.ALL  (or a nother  IHS for dairy products that will replace it in the future) and  
Import Health Standard for Egg Products, EGGPRODS.GEN . 
 
Guidance for 2.3. 6 
• Clause 2.3. 6 is applicable to  composite products  only . An example is fish skin snacks/chips 
which contain fish skin with an egg and dairy coating. For products that do not meet this clause, 
see other relevant commodity -specific IHSs for import requirements.  
2.4 Egg products 
2.4.1 Alcoholic drinks (including egg lique ur, advocaat, avocat or advokat) containing at 
least 14% alcohol  
(1) Alcoholic drinks ( including egg liqueur, advocaat, avocat or advokat) containing  at least 14% alcohol  
may be imported from any country provided all of the following requirements are met.  
a) The product does not require refrigeration before the package is opened.  
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c) The product:  
i) Is accompanied by a manufacturer’s declaration stating the alcoholic drink contains at 
least 14% alcohol ; or  
ii) Has labelling that states the product contains at least 14% alcohol . 
2.4.2 Mayonnaise and salad dressing containing no more than 20% egg ingredient  
(1) Mayonnaise and salad dressing containing no more than 20% egg ingredient may be imported from any country pro vided all of the following requirements are met .  
a) The product does not require refrigeration before the package is opened.  
b) The product is commercially manufactured  into retail packag ing. 
c) The product:  
i) Is accompanied by a manufacturer’s declaration stating the mayonnaise or salad dressing contains no more than 20% egg ingredients; or  
ii) Has labelling that states the product contains no more than 20% egg ingredients . 
2.4.3 Mooncake with discernible whole egg  
(1) Mooncakes with discernible whole egg may be imported from any country provided all of the following requirements are met.  
a) The product does not require refrigeration before the package is opened.  
b) The product is commercially manufactured and packaged. 
c) The product is accompanied by a manufacturer’s declaration stating that it has been heated to 
achieve a core temperature of at least 60°C for no less than 3.5 minutes or 70°C for no less than 
2 minutes . 
d) The product does not contain meat or meat filling.  
 
Guidance  for 2.4  
• Import requirements for other egg products can be found in  this IHS (e.g. clause 2.3) or  the IHS 
for Egg Products , EGGPRODS.GEN . 
2.5 Insect - and arachnid- based food products (excluding bee 
products)  
(1) Insect- and arachnid -based  food products  may be imported from any country provided the product is 
accompanied by a government- endorsed manufacturer’s declaration stating that : 
a) The insect s or arachnids are  raised in farms specifically for human consumption . 
b) The product is processed in facilities operating a current  Hazard Analysis and Critical Control 
Point (HACCP) programme . 
c) The product does not contain viable insects or  arachnids.  
 
Guidan ce for 2. 5 
• A model government -endorsed manufacture’s declaration template is available  in Schedule 4. 
2.6 Meat and meat products 
2.6.1 Processed foods containing 5%  or less  meat  
(1) Processed foods  containing 5% or less meat may be imported from any country provided all of the 
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a) The product does not require refrigeration before the package is opened.  
b) The product is commercially manufactured and packaged.  
c) The package has not been opened or broken.  
d) The product is accompanied by a manufacturer’s declaration stating that the product contains 5%  
or less meat.  
 
Guidance for 2. 6.1 
• Clause 2. 6.1 applies to products containing any edible parts of an animal. Composite products that 
contain discernible me at or meat pieces may be eligible for importation under clause 2. 6.1 
• For beef products, Food Notice: Importing Food  has additional food safety requirements. Contact 
import.systems@mpi.govt.nz  if you have any questions.  
2.6.2 Meat-based ingredients  and meat floss  
(1) Meat-based ingredients (broth, concentrate, meat extract, rendered fat, flavours, stock , or tallow), 
processed foods containing meat- based ingredients , or meat  floss may be imported from Australia 
provided all of the following requirements are met. 
a) The product does not contai n discernible meat pieces.  
b) The product does not require refrigeration  before the package is opened.  
c) The package has not been opened or broken.  
d) The product is commercially manufactured.  
e) The product is:  
i) Identifiable as manufactured in Australia (using Australian and/or imported ingredients); or  
ii) Accompanied by an exporter’s declaration identifying the product, the country of origin and 
the date the product was given quarantine clearance into Australia, if the product had been manufactured in a third country and imported into Australia.  
(2) Meat -based ingredients (broth, concentrate, meat extract, rendered fat, flavours, stock , or tallow), 
processed foods  containing meat -based ingredients , or meat floss  may be imported fro m any country 
provided all of the following requirements are met. 
a) The product does not contai n discernible meat  pieces.  
b) The product does not require refrigeration  before the package is opened.  
c) The package has not been opened or broken.   
d) The product is either:  i) Commercially manufactured into retail  packaging  for: 
1) Direct human consumption; or  
2) Use as an ingredient in the household preparation of food for human consumption ; 
or 
ii) Accompanied by an import permit that nominates a transitional facility approved to  Facility 
Standard: Transitional Facilities for Animal Products , MPI -STD-ANIPRODS  where the 
product will be commercially processed into retail packaging  meeting clause 2.6.2(2)d)i) . 
 
Guidance  for 2. 6.2 
• Meat floss is a cooked and dried meat product that has a light, fluffy, thread- like texture.  
• Products in retail packaging  generally do not require further cooking before consumption but may 
require rehydration or reheating before consumption.  
• Examples of processed foods containing meat -based ingredients are:  
− Bakery products in which the only meat product is rendered animal fat, e.g. cookies, pastries.  
− Dips and salad dressing with natural meat and/or meat product flavouring.  
− Dry soup mixes containing beef extract.  Import Health Standard: Specified Animal Products   
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− Foods that are intended to be used in minimal amounts as a flavouring ingredient, e.g. 
flavouring sauces and pastes, gravies, stock  powder and bouillons.  
− Foods, other than meat products, fried in rendered animal fat, e.g. potato chips, donuts, snack 
foods.  
− Instant noodles with natural meat and/or meat products flavouring. 
• For beef products, Food Notice: Importing Food  has additional food safety requirements. Contact 
import.systems@mpi.govt.nz  if you have any questions.  
• The model certificate template  in Schedule 4 m eets the certification requirements in clause 2. 6.2(3) 
and may be used for trade.  
2.6.3 Pork crackling  
(1) Pork crackling may be imported from any country provided the product is accompanied by a manufacturer’s declaration stating that the product has been subjected to a heating process of F03 or 
greater (see Schedule 3  for equivalent time/temperatures combinations to achieve an F0 value of 3).  
2.7 Cultures, enzymes, m icroorganisms , and yeasts  
(1) Brewer’s yeast, baker’s yeast or any other yeast products used in the food industry may be imported from any country.   
(2) Commercially manufactured food cultures, enzymes , or starters derived from or consisting of micro-
organisms (e.g. yoghurt, cheese and sausage starters, enzymes or cultures)  may be imported from 
any country.  
(3) Commercially packaged isinglass air bladder of fish (clarifying agent for alcoholic beverages) may be imported from any country.  
(4) Products containing probiotic microorganisms may be imported from any country if : 
a) The microorganism ha s been advised or determined by the New Zealand Environmental 
Protection Authority (EPA) to be present in New Zealand under the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (HSNO) Act 1996; and  
b) The microorganism is  not an  unwanted organism under the Biosecurity Act 1993 . 
 
 
Guidance  for 2. 7 
• Bacteriophage s are  not eligible under clause 2.7. 
• Rennet may be imported under clause 2. 7(2). 
• Clause 2. 7(2) does not apply to porcine enzymes  for technical use. See clause 3.8 of this IHS. 
• Clause 2. 7(4) may appl y to products for human use , which include t herapeutic products and 
dietary supplements . 
• Clause 2. 7(4) does not apply to products for  animal consumption or analysis . They may be 
imported under the Import Health Standard for Microorganisms from All Countries, MICROIC.ALL   
with an import permit. The application form is available here. The Agricultural Compounds and 
Veterinary Medicines (ACVM) Act 1997 (ACVM Act) may also apply. Email 
approvals@mpi.govt.nz  for further information about  the ACVM Act before importing.  
• For products containing microorganisms  for human consumption: 
− The HSNO Act  is administered by EPA . For a list of microbes that EPA has advised or 
determined are  present in New Zealand, access th e ‘List of microbes present in New 
Zealand’ by clicking into the databases of organisms present in New Zealand here: https://www.epa.govt.nz/industry- areas/new -organisms/about -new-organisms/
. Note that  
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− The Unwanted Organism Database  can be accessed  at: 
https://www1.m af.govt.nz/uor/searchframe.htm  
• The microorganisms listed below have been assessed as meeting clause 2. 7(4)a) and b) 
although the list is not exhaustive:  
− Aspergillus niger  
− Aspergillus oryzae  
− Bacillus amyloliquefaciens  
− Bacillus cereus  
− Bacillus coagulans  (previously also known as Lactobacillus sporogenes ) 
− Bacillus laterosporus  (syn: Brevibacillus laterosporus ) 
− Bacillus licheniformis  
− Bacillus megaterium  
− Bacillus polymyxa ( syn: Paenibacillus polymyxa)  
− Bacillus subtilis  
− Bifidobacterium animalis  
− Bifidobacterium bifidum  
− Bifidobacterium breve  
− Bifidobacterium lactis  
− Bifidobacterium longum ( previously also known as  Bifidobacterium infantis)  
− Bifidobacterium thermophilum  
− Brevibacillus laterosporus  
− Clostridium butyricum  
− Enterococcus faecium  
− Enterococcus faecalis  
− Escherichia coli (Nissle 1917)  
− Lactobacillus acidophilus  
− Lactobacillus brevis  
− Lactobacillus buchneri  
− Lactobacillus bulgaricus  
− Lactobacillus casei  
− Lactobacillus delbrueckii (lactis)  
− Lactobacillus fermentum  
− Lactobacillus gas seri 
− Lactobacillus helveticus  
− Lactobacillus kefiri  
− Lactobacillus paracasei  
− Lactobacillus plantarum  
− Lactobacillus reuteri  
− Lactobacillus rhamnosus  
− Lactobacillus sakei  
− Lactobacillus salivarius  
− Lactococcus lactis ( syn: Streptococcus lactis)  
− Leuconostoc mesenteroides subsp  cremoris  
− Paenibacillus polymyxa  
− Pediococcus acidilactici  
− Pediococcus pentosaceus  
− Propionibacterium shermanii  
− Rhodopseudomonas palustris  
− Rhodobacter sphaeroides ( syn: Rhodopseudomonas sphaeroides)  
− Saccharomyces boulardii  
− Sacc haromyces cerevisiae  Import Health Standard: Specified Animal Products   
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− Saccharomyces pastorianus  
− Streptococcus salivarius K12  
− Streptococcus thermophilus  Import Health Standard: Specified Animal Products   
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Part 3:  Specified r equirements for other g oods containing 
animal products  
3.1 Bile derivatives, and bovine and ovine c oncentrated bile  
(1) Bile derivatives , and bovine and ovine  concentrated bile may be imported from any country provided 
the product is accompanied by an official certificate that states the product : 
a) Has been collected from animals that have passed ante - and post- mortem inspection at premises 
with Competent A uthority oversight . 
b) Has undergone a heat treatment of 100 °C for a minimum of 8 hours . 
c) Has been managed in a way that prevent s contamination before  dispatch from the processing 
premises . 
d) Is in packaging that is clean and free from visible signs of contamination.  
 
Guidance for 3. 1 
• Bile derivatives include mixed bile acids, cholic acid, deoxycholic acid, sodium deoxycholate, 
dehydrocholic acid, ursodeoxycholic acid, bile salts, special bile, bile powder, bile extract, and natural taurine.  
• The model certificate t emplate in Schedule 4 meets the certification requirement in clause 3. 1 
and may be used for trade . 
3.2 Dicalcium phosphate 
(1) Dicalcium phosphate derived from degreased bones from any country may be imported provided it is  
accompanied by an official certificate stating that it has no trace of protein or fat . 
 
Guidance for 3.2 
• Dicalcium phosphate that does not meet clause 3.2 of this IHS may be imported under the Import 
Health Standard for Ruminant Meat and Ruminant Meat Products, RUMNPROD.GEN . 
• The m odel certificate t emplate in Schedule 4 meets the certification requirement in clause 3. 2 
and may be used for trade . 
3.3 Emu oil and products containing emu oil from Australia  
(1) Emu oil and products containing emu oil may be imported from Australia when accompanied by  a 
government -endorsed manufacturer’s declaration that certifies  that the emu oil was subjected to a heat 
treatment process that is effective in raising the core temperature of the product to a minimum of 
100°C for at least 1 minute during manufacturing.  
 
Guidance  for 3. 3 
• The m odel certificate t emplate  in Schedule 5 me ets the certification requirements in clause 3.3 
and may be used for trade.  Import Health Standard: Specified Animal Products   
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3.4 Gelatine and products containing gelatine  
(1) Commercially manufactured gelatine and products containing gelatine may be imported from any 
country.  
 
Guidance for 3.4 
• Intermediate gelatine products (e.g. gel bone) cannot be imported under this IHS.  
• Intermediate gelatine products may be eligible for importation under the relevant commodity - and 
country -specific IHS. For example, bovine gel bone may be eligible for importation under:  
− Import Health Standard for Ruminant Meat and Ruminant Meat Products, 
RUMNPROD.GEN . 
3.5 Highly processed collagen/protein pr oducts 
(1) Commercially manufactured, highly processed collagen/protein products may be imported from any country . 
 
Guidance  for 3. 5 
• Examples of highly processed collagen/protein products  are keratin setting retarder (product 
used for making plaster), hydrolysed collagen, and other products containing animal proteins for 
use in the building trade (e.g. Durafoam protein).  
3.6 Non- viable animal specimens  
(1) The following non- viable (see definition in Schedule 2 ) animal specimens may be imported from any 
country:  
a) Preserved marine or freshwater molluscs, including clams, oysters, mussels and abalone, provided they are fixed in formalin.  
b) Whole animal specimens and specimens of animal tissues that are preserved in liquid formalin or alcohol.  
c) Whole animal spe cimens accompanied by a certificate of irradiation issued by a government 
official or a recognised institution stating that the whole animal specimens:  
i) Have been subjected to a minimum dose of 5 mrad (50 kgray).  
ii) Have been sealed in a hermetically sealed container.  
d) Microscope slides of fixed animal tissue (including bacteria and protozoa) under coverslips. 
e) Dried invertebrates that are free of visible contamination.  
f) Invertebrates preserved in liquid formalin, alcohol or embedded in amber, resin or similar solid coating.  
g) Commercially prepared insects in glass display cases.  
 
Guidance for  3.6 
• Coverslips on microscope slides may be glass or plastic.  
• Non-compliant items may be treated on arrival in accordance with MPI Approved Biosecurity 
Treatments , MPI-STD-ABTRT.  
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3.7 Specified items of animal origin  
(1) Commercially manufactured specified items of animal origin listed below may be imported from any 
country:  
a) Animal skin/hide glue  (see Schedule 2  for definition). 
b) Game trophies from the EU accompanied by a veterinary certificate . 
c) Goldbeater’s skin.  
d) Lanolin and lanolin- based products  
e) Ornamental products (see Schedule 2 for definition).  
f) Parchment or vellum.  
(2) Specified items of animal origin that are listed below may be imported from any country provided they 
are clean, free from visible contamination (see definition in  Schedule 2), and meet any additional 
requirements below:  
a) Antlers, beaks, bones, claws, hooves, horns, skulls, teeth, and tusks (either mounted or 
unmounted).  
b) Coral that is non- viable and dry.  
c) Egg shell ornaments (including blown eggs).  
d) Finished game trophies (see definition in Schedule 2 ).  
e) Fly-tying material containing animal skin and/or hair that is dyed.  
f) Shells (terrestrial and marine) and marine ornaments that are dry.  
g) Rawhide articles and handicrafts.   
 
Guidance for 3.7 
• Importers are reminded of their obligation to meet applicable CITES requirements.  
• Non-compliant items may be treated on arrival in accordance with MPI Approved Biosecurity 
Treatments, MPI -STD-ABTRT . 
• Importers are advised that there are limited treatment facilities operating, which may mean that  
there are no treatment options for non -compliant goods.  
Guidance  for 3. 7(1)b)  
• The m odel certificate t emplate in Schedule 6 may be used for trade .  
• Personal consignments of game trophies may be imported under the IHS: Personal 
Consignments of Animal Products, PERSONAL.ALL . 
• For comm ercial consignments of hides and skins, the IHS: Hides and Skins, HIDESKIN.ALL  is 
applicable.  
Guidance for 3.7(2)a) 
• This clause may apply to curios, buttons, je wellery, paper knives, ornamental carapace of 
turtles/tortoises.  
Guidance for 3.7(2)b) 
• Live coral may be imported under the MPI Import Health Standard for Ornamental Fish and 
Marine Invertebrates, ORNAMARI.ALL. 
 Guidance for 3.7(2)d) 
• This clause  may apply to small birds, long tailed animals, bear skins with paws and claws 
attached, and bison skins with muzzles.  
Guidance for 3.7( 2)g) 
• This clause may apply to artworks, traditional drums, hunting shields, cultural heritage items , or 
items of cultura l value that are used for performances or decorative purposes.  Import Health Standard: Specified Animal Products   
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• If the complete surface area is not visible for inspection, the item  may be treated, reshipped, or 
destroyed.  
3.8 Specified porcine enzymes  
(1) The porcine enzymes pancreatin and pepsin may be imported from Australia provided:  
a) The product is commercially packaged . 
b) The product is manufactured from animal products sourced from Australia, as evidenced  on 
product packaging or labelling.  
(2) The porcine enzymes lipase, pancreatin, pepsin, or trypsin may be imported from Canada and the 
United States of America provided: 
a) The product is commercially packaged  with tamperproof seals applied to bags . 
b) The product is accompanied by a manufacturer’s declaration stating:  
i) The product was derived from pigs born, raised , and slaughtered in Canada, or the United 
States of America. 
ii) The pigs passed veterinary ante -mortem and post -mortem inspection. 
iii) The pigs were processed in meat packing premises inspected by and registered with the 
government veterinary authority of the country of origin of the pigs . 
c) The product is accompanied by an official  certificate stating that African swine fever, foot and 
mouth disease, hog cholera (classical swine fever),  and swine vesicular disease have not 
occurred in  the country of origin of the pigs during the twelve months prior to the date of 
departure of the product for New Zealand.  
 
Guidance  for 3. 8 
• The m odel certificate t emplate in Schedule 7 meets the certification requirements in clause 
3.8(2)b) and c) and may be used for trade.  
3.9 Tallow and its derivatives 
(1) Tallow  and its derivatives  may be imported from any country provided it is  accompanied by an official 
certificate stating that  the maximum level of insoluble impurities is 0.15% in weight. 
 
Guidance for 3.9 
• Tallow and its derivatives that cannot meet clause 3.9 of this IHS may be imported under the  
Import Health Standard for Ruminant Meat and Ruminant Meat Products, RUMNPROD.GEN .. 
• The m odel certificate t emplate in Schedule 4 meets the certification requirement in clause 3. 9 
and may be used for trade . 
3.10 Therapeutic products and dietary supplements for human use 
(excluding bee products)  
(1) Cordyceps (non -viable caterpillars that have been parasitised by a fungus) may be imported from any 
country provided they are:  
a) Of the species: Cordyceps chlamydosporia, Diheterospora chlamydosporia, Diheterospora 
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chlamydosporia, Pochonia chlamydosporia var. chlamydosporia , Verticillium chlamydosporium , 
or Verticillium chlamydosporium var. chlamydosporium ; and 
b) Non-viable and free from visible contamination.  
(2) Dietary supplements and therapeutic products (including traditional  medicines) containing animal 
products may be imported from any country provided all of the following requirements are met . 
a) The product does not contain bee products.  
b) The product does not require refrigeration before the package is opened. 
c) The packaging indicates that the product is intended for human use.  
d) The product is either:  
i) In retail packaging ; or 
ii) Accompanied by an import permit that nominates a transitional facility approved to MPI -
STD-ANIPRODS  where the dietary supplements and therapeutic products (including 
traditional  medicines) containing animal products  will be further processed to meet the 
special conditions stated on the import permit.  
(3) Homeopathic medicines containing animal products from any country may be imported provided all of 
the following requirements  are met.  
a) The product does not contain bee products.  
b) The product is commercially manufactured and packaged.  
c) The product is  labelled as being a homeopathic medicine.  
d) The packaging indicates that the product is intended for human use . 
 
Guidance  for 3. 10 
• Clause 3.10  does not apply to products containing bee products. See the IHS for Specified 
Processed Bee Products. BEEPROIC.ALL. 
• See clause 2.3.3 of this IHS for dietary protein supplements containing dairy and/or egg 
products.  
• If the therapeutic product or  dietary supplement  contains microorganisms, it also needs to meet  
clause 2.7(4) of this IHS.  
• Dietary supplements are regulated under the Food Act 2014 and are subject to the Dietary 
Supplements Regulations 1985 administered by MedS afe. 
• Therapeutic products are products that claim or imply a therapeutic purpose. For a definition of 
therapeutic purpose, see Section 4 of the Medicines Act 1981 . 
• MedSafe has definitions for the different types of therapeutic products in this document: 
http://www.medsafe.govt.nz/regulatory/Guideline/GRTPNZ/overview -of-therapeutic -product -
regulation.pdf . 
• Examples of therapeutic products for human use include  chondroitin sulphate, dermatan 
sulphate, glucosamine sulphate, heparin,  heparin-coated blood tubes,  hepar inoid, and 
hydrolysed collagen.  
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Schedule  1 – Document history  
Date First Issued  Title Shortcode  
25 June 2020  Import Health Standard: Specified  Animal 
Products  IHS SPECPROD .ALL 
Date of Issued Amendments  Title Shortcode  
14 December 2022  Import Health Standard: Specified Animal 
Products  IHS SPECPROD.ALL  
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Schedule 2 – Definitions  
Bee products  
Any product derived from honeybees  (Apis mellifera ) includ ing bee pollen, bee venom, beeswax, honey, 
propolis , and royal jelly.  
Commercially manufactured and p ackaged  
A product that has been manufactured in a commercial environment by a commercial enterprise and is 
packaged and labelled in sealed containers or in ta mper proof packaging and is intended for retail or 
wholesale. This does not include home -made products .  
Competent Authority  
The Veterinary or other Governmental Authority of a WOAH  Member, that has the responsibility and 
competence for ensuring or supervi sing the implementation of animal health and welfare measures, 
international veterinary certification and other standards and recommendations in the Aquatic Animal Health 
Code  or Terrestrial Animal Health Code  in the whole territory.  
Emu oil  
This product i s produced by the rendering of fat derived from emus.  
EPA 
Environmental Protection Authority, New Zealand.  
F0 
A measure of the amount of lethal heat which results from a specified thermal process (usually measured at 
the point of lowest lethality in the container). The F0 number is the lethal effect equivalent to the number of 
minutes at 121.1°C when assuming instantaneous heating and cooling and a z value of 10°C . 
Finished game trophy  
An animal, or part of an animal, of any species that has undergone a complete taxidermy process (cleaned 
and processed by a taxidermist), including tanning of the skin,  resulting in the animal or any part of an animal 
being preserved at ambient temperatures.  Finished game trophies include:  
a) Stuffed animals.  
b) Mounted animal s. 
c) Head of animals (with or without antlers/horns).  
Fully tanned leather and leather goods  
Goods containing hides and skins that have undergone a full tanning process so that they are preserved from 
putrescence and are thermally stable. Fully tanned leather goods include , but are not limited to,  jackets, 
wallets, belts, shoes, and lounge suites,  etc. 
HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point)  
A system that identifies, evaluates, and controls hazards that are significant for food safety.  
Hermetically sealed  
A package is hermetically s ealed if it is “airtight” ( e.g. heat sealed plastic bag,  sealed can or glass jar with 
screw cap ). Hermetically sealed goods may also be heat -treated but ‘hermetically sealed’ is not the same as 
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treatments in that package. These foods cannot be considered  as retorted foods as they may not be sterile. 
Examples of such foods are milk powders and some types of cheeses . 
HSNO Act 1996  
Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996.  
Meat  
All edible parts of an animal. This includes blood, fat , and offal.  
Microorganism  
A microscopic organism including protozoa, fungi, bacteria, viruses, unicellular algae,  and prions.  
MPI 
Ministry for Pr imary Industries, New Zealand.  
New Organism  
A new organism is defined in section 2A of the HSNO Act 1996 as:  
a) An organism belonging to a species that was not present in New Zealand immediately before 29 
July 1998 ; 
b) An organism belonging to a species, subspe cies, infrasubspecies, variety, strain, or cultivar 
prescribed as a risk species, where that organism was not present in New Zealand at the time of 
promulgation of the relevant regulation ; 
c) An organism for which a containment approval has been given under t his Act : 
i) An organism for which a conditional release approval has been given ;  
ii) A qualifying organism approved for release with controls ; 
d) A genetically modified organism; or  
e) An organism that belongs to a species, subspecies, infrasubspecies, variety, strain , or cultivar 
that has been eradicated from New Zealand.  
Non-viable  
Being incapable of living, growing, or developing and functioning.  
Official certificate  
A certificate, issued by the relevant  Competent A uthority of the exporting country,  describing the animal health 
and/or public health requirements which are fulfilled by the exported commodities . 
Official or Official Veterinarian  
An Official or Official veterinarian authorised by the Competent Authority of the country to perform certain 
designated official tasks associated with animal health and/or public health and inspections of commodities . 
Ornamental products of animal origin  
Non-viable products made of animals, or the parts of animals, that are generally used for decorati ve or displa y 
purposes.  
Quality man ager 
A person employed by the company manufacturing the animal product in question and whose role is to ensure 
that the animal product manufactured by the company meets its minimum standard of quality.  Import Health Standard: Specified Animal Products   
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Retail packaging  
The original i mported packaging for direct sale of a specified  animal product to households . The content within 
the packaging cannot be subjected to any action that may lead to exposure to the environment until opened at 
the household. Retail packaged goods must be appr opriately labelled to include product information such as 
name or description of the product, name and address of the manufacturer, date marking, batch number, ingredients list, percentage labelling, quantity information, and use and storage directions.  
Retort pouches/packaging 
A retort pouch/package is a lightweight, flexible container or pouch in which foods are heated and sterilised. Retort pouches generally have the following features:  
a) Manufactured from laminated polyester, nylon and/or aluminium. The p olyester and nylon films 
usually have a layer of aluminium foil between them.  
b) Material used for manufacture of retort pouches may be thicker than the polyethylene used for 
vacuum pouches.  
c) Soft and flexible to touch.  
d) Do not require special storage condition s to maintain product quality e.g. refrigeration to maintain 
food quality before  opening i.e. are shelf stable.  
Retorted  products  
Retorted products are heated in an unopened, hermetically sealed container for a time, and to a temperature  
sufficient to render the contents commercially sterile. In order to meet the requirements  of this IHS , all retorted 
products must not require freezing or refrigeration before the package is opened in order to maintain  their 
safety and  quality.  
Retorting 
Retorting refers to the process of cooking canned food or food in a retort pouch after it has been sealed in the 
container. The packages either go through a continuous retort (i.e. continually moving conveyor system) or 
may be cooked in a batch retort (i.e . big sealed pressure cooker). Many different types of food m ay be canned 
and retorted ( e.g. c anned meals, canned soups, retort pouches of tuna, etc ). 
Sealed packaging  
The packaging is impervious and sealed at the point of manufacture. The original packagi ng must be intact 
i.e. has not been opened.  
Shelf -stable  
Shelf -stable animal products  are animal products  that can be safely stored without refrigeration.  For example, 
canned  or retorted animal products are considered as shelf -stable because they can be st ored ‘on the shelf’ at 
room temperature and remain safe and suitable for consumption for a long time (years) . 
Size 
A gelatinous solution used in glazing paper, stiffening textiles, and preparing plastered walls for decoration.  
Specified animal products  
Products that are derived from animals or containing animal products, and that are specified in Part s 2 and 3 
of this IHS. 
The Aquatic Code  
The WOAH  Aquatic Animal Health Code as found on the WOAH  website . 
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The WOAH  Terrestrial Animal Health Code  as found on the WOAH  website.  
Vacuum packaging (e.g. corvac or cryovac)  
Vacuum packaging refers to food that is packaged in heat sealed polyethylene bags, from which the air has 
been removed before sealing. Vacuum packaging is not the sa me as retort packaging. Features of vacuum 
packaging include:  
a) Generally constructed of transparent nylon or polythene in varying thicknesses (no aluminium foil). 
b) Soft plastic and wrinkled appearance due to the bag clinging to the product as there is no air  
inside the bag.  
c) Some vacuum packaged foods require special storage conditions to maintain product quality e.g. vacuum packaged meat or fish require refrigeration, i.e. are not shelf stable . 
Visible contamination  
Includes , but is not limited to , adherent f at, muscle, sinew, blood, manure, soil, plant material, extraneous 
organic material, pest infestation , and evidence of decay.  
WOAH  
The World Organisation for Animal Health.  
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Schedule 3 – F03 time and temperature  
(1) Equivalent time/temperature  combinations that achieve an F0 value of 3:  
 
Temperature at the 
slowest heating point of 
the product (°C)  Process time  Temperature at the 
slowest heating point of 
the product (°C)  Process time  
110 40 minutes  127 46 seconds  
111 32 minutes  128 37 seconds  
112 25 minutes  129 29 seconds  
113 20 minutes  130 23 seconds  
114 16 minutes  131 18 seconds  
115 13 minutes  132 15 seconds  
116 11 minutes  133 12 seconds  
117 9 minutes  134 9 seconds  
118 7 minutes  135 7 seconds  
119 6 minutes  136 6 seconds  
120 5 minutes    
121 3 minutes    
122 3 minutes    
123 3 minutes    
124 3 minutes    
125 2 minutes    
126 1 minute    
 
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Schedule 4 – Model certificate t emplate  for specified animal 
products  
(1) Below is a model certificate template that does  not require MPI recognition of the exporting country’s 
systems and certification for trade of retorted animal products, collagen, insect- and arachnid -based 
products, bile derivatives, bovine and ovine concentrated bile, dicalcium phosphate, and tallow and its 
derivatives.  Delete clauses that are not applicable. 
(2) Note that Part 3  of the model certificate applies only to insect - and arachnid- based products.  
Guidance  
Model c ertificate template for specified animal products  
Part 1: Consignment information 
1.1. Consignor (Exporter):  
Name:  
Address:  1.2. Certificate reference number:  
 
1.3. Competent Authority:  
 
1.4.   Consignee (Importer):  
Name:  
Address:  
 
1.5.    Country of origin:  1.6.    (Where Applicable) Zone of origin:  
1.7.    Country of destination: New Zealand  
 
1.8.    Place of origin:  
Name:  
Address:  
1.9.    Port of departure : 1.10.    Date of departure:  
1.11.  Means of transport:  
 
    Aeroplane           Ship  
 
Identification:  
 1.13.  Commodity intended for use:  
 Human consumption  
 Human use  
 Animal use 
 Technical use 
 Other  1.12.  Description of commodity:  
 
1.14.  Temperature of commodities for transport:  
   Ambient           Chilled           Frozen           1.15.  Total number of packages:  
1.16   Identification of container/serial number:  
 1.17.  Type of packaging:  
1.18.  Identification of commodity:  
Species (Scientific Name)  Net Weight  Lot ID/Code  
   
   
   
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Part 2: Official  Certification  
Country:  Certificate reference number:  
I, the undersigned Official or Official Veterinarian, certify that the product described above satisfies the following 
requirements:   
 
Delete clauses  that are not applicable.  
Non-canned retorted animal products  for human consumption  
(1) The animal product has been heat -treated in a hermetically sealed container with a F 0 value of 3 or more.  
Retorted animal products for human consumption containing  animal products derived from Bos taurus  and B. 
indicus  
For countries with a negligible BSE risk status:   
(1) [Insert exporting country] has a negligible BSE risk status as recognised by the World Organisation for Animal Health ( WOAH ), and complies with the specific conditions described in the article entitled ‘negligible BSE risk’ in 
the Terrestrial Animal Heal th Code;  
(2) The meat products were derived from cattle that passed ante-  and post -mortem inspections ; 
(3) Where there have been indigenous cases of BSE in the country of export, the cattle from which the meat products 
were derived were born after the date from which the ban on the feeding of ruminants with meat -and-bone meal 
and greaves derived from ruminants was effectively enforced; or  
For countries with a controlled BSE risk status:  
(1) [Insert exporting country] has a controlled BSE risk status as recognised by the World Organisation for Animal 
Health ( WOAH ), and complies with the specific conditions described in the article entitled ‘controlled BSE risk’ in 
the Terrestrial Animal Health Code;  
(2) The meat products were derived from cattle that passed ante-  and post -mortem inspection;   
(3) The cattle from which the meat products destined for export were derived were not subjected to a stunning 
process, prior to slaughter, with a device injecting compressed air or gas into the cranial cavity, or to a pithing 
process;  
(4) The meat products were produced and handled in a manner which ensures that such products do not contain and are not contaminated with:  
(a) The tonsils or distal ileum from cattle of any age;  
(b) The brains, eyes, spinal cord, skull , and vertebral column from cattle that were over 30 months of age;  
(c) Mechanically separated meat from the skull and vertebral column from cattle over 30 months of age; or  
 
For third country processed beef products:  
(1) [Insert export ing country] has a negligible  or controlled BSE risk status (delete as appropriate) as recognised 
by the World Organisation for Animal Health ( WOAH ) and complies with the specific conditions described in the 
article entitled ‘negligible BSE risk’ or ‘controlled BSE risk’ (delete as appropriate) in the Terrestrial Animal 
Health Code;  
(2) The beef in this product originated from [insert country of origin as appropriate: Australia, Canada, EU, Japan, 
New Zealand, the USA , or Vanuatu], and was further processed in [insert exporting country] ; 
(3) After  examination of the country of origin’s health certificate, I have no reason to doubt the veracity of the 
documentation and certify that the imported beef satisfies the following requirements:   (a) The beef originates from [insert country of origin as appropr iate: Australia, Canada, EU, Japan, New 
Zealand, the USA , or Vanuatu) and was imported into [insert exporting country]. The imported beef 
complies with the specific conditions described in the article entitled ‘negligible BSE risk’ or ‘controlled 
BSE risk’  (delete as appropriate) in the Terrestrial Animal Health Code ; 
(b) The meat products were derived from cattle that passed ante-  and post -mortem inspections ; 
(c) (Applicable to source country posing a negligible BSE risk )  
Where there have been indigenous cases of  BSE in the source country, the cattle from which the meat 
products were derived were born after the date from which the ban on the feeding of ruminants with meat -
and-bone meal and greaves derived from ruminants was  effectively enforced.  
(d) (Applicable to source country posing a controlled BSE risk )  
The cattle from which the meat products were derived were not subjected to a stunning process, prior to 
slaughter, with a device injecting compressed air or gas into the cranial cavity, or to a pithing process . 
The meat products were produced and handled in a manner which ensures that such products do not 
contain and are not contaminated with:  
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(ii) The brains, eyes, spinal cord, skull , and vertebral column from cattle that were over 30 months of 
age; 
(iii) Mechanically separated meat from the skull and vertebral column from cattle over 30 months of 
age. 
Collagen  for human consumption that is prepared from hides and skins,  tendons , or cartilag e (applicable to B . 
taurus  and B. indicus ) 
(1) The collagen has been prepared exclusively from hides and skins , tendons , or cartilage.  
Collagen for human consumption that is prepared from bones (applicable to B. taurus and B. indicus ) 
(1) The product originates fr om a country  or zone posing a negligible BSE risk ; or 
(2) The product originates from a country  or zone posing a controlled BSE risk  and are derived from cattle which 
have passed ante-  and post -mortem inspections; and that 
(a) Vertebral columns from cattle over 30 months of age at the time of slaughter and skulls have been excluded; and  
(b) The bones have been subjected to a process which incl udes all of the following steps : 
(i) Degreasing;  
(ii) Acid demineralisation;   
(iii) Acid or alkaline treatment ;  
(iv) Filtration;   
(v) Sterilisation at >138°C  for a minimum of 4 seconds . 
Collagen for human consumption derived from animal species other than B. taurus  and B. indicu s 
Note: there are no other certification requirement except the animal species as shown in box 1.18  of this certificate is 
neither  B. taurus  nor B. indicus . 
Insect - and arachnid -based products  (excluding bee products)  (see manufacturer’s declaration in Part 3 of this 
model certificate below)  
(1) I have examined the records of the manufacturer and have no reason to doubt the veracity of the manufacturer's 
declaration.  
Bile derivatives, and bovine and ovine concentrated bile  
The animal product:  
(1) Has been collected from animals that have passed ante-  and post -mortem inspection at premises with C ompetent 
Authority oversight;  
(2) Has undergone a heat treatment of 100°C for a minimum of 8 hours;  
(3) Has been managed in a way that prevents  contamination before dispatch from the processing premises; and  
(4) Is in packaging that is clean and free from visible signs of contamination.  
Dicalcium phosphate  
(1) The animal product has no trace of protein or fat.  
Tallow and its derivatives  
(1) The animal product has a maximum level of insoluble impurities of 0.15% in weight.  
 
Official or Official Veterinarian  
Name:  
Address:  
Email:   
Signature:   
Date:  
Official or Official Veterinarian 
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Part 3: Manufacturer’s Declaration 
For insect-  and arachnid- based products (excluding bee products) 
Country:  Certificate reference number:  
I, the undersigned manager of the factory where the products identified in this declaration have been manufactured, certify 
that t he insect - and arachnid- based product : 
 
(1) Is derived from insect s and/or arachnids  raised in farms specifically for human consumption;  and 
(2) Is processed in facilities operating a current Hazard Analysis and Cr itical Control Point (HACCP) programme; and 
(3) Does not contain viable insects or arachnids.  
  
  
Name and Signature of Manager  
Date  
 
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Schedule 5 – Model certificate t emplate  for emu oil from 
Australia  
(1) Below is a model certificate template for trade of emu oil from Australia, which meets the requirements 
of the IHS. 
 
Guidance  
Model certificate template for emu oil from Australia  
Part 1: Consignment information 
1.1. Consignor (Exporter):  
Name:  
Address:  
 1.2. Certificate reference number:  
 
1.3. Competent Authority:  
 
1.4.   Consignee (Importer):  
Name:  
Address:  
 
1.5.    Country of origin:  
1.6.    Country of destination:  
 
1.7.    Place of origin:  
Name:  
Address:  
1.8.    Place of shipment:  1.9.    Date of departure:  
1.10.  Means of transport:  
 
    Aeroplane           Ship  
 
Identification:  
 1.12.  Commodity intended for use:  
 Human use  
 
1.11.  Description of commodity:  
 
1.13.  Temperature of commodities for transport:  
   Ambient         Chilled           Frozen           1.14.  Total number of packages:  
1.15   Identification of container/serial number:  
 1.16.  Type of packaging:  
1.17.  Identification of commodity:  
Species (Scientific Name)  Net Weight  Lot ID/Code  
   
   
   
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Part 2: Manufacturer’s Declaration  
Country: Australia  Certificate reference number:  
 
I, the undersigned manager of the factory where the products identified in this declaration have been manufactured, certify t hat 
the emu oil was subjected to a heat treatment process that is effective in raising the core temperature of the product to a 
minimum of 100°C for at least 1 minute during manufacturing.  
 
  
Name and Signature of Manager  
 
Date  
 
 Part 3: Official  Certificate   
Country: Australia  Certificate reference number:  
I, the undersigned government veterinary officer of Australia, certify with respect to the emu oil described in this certific ate that  
I have examined the records of the manufacturer and have no reason to doubt the veracity of the manufacturer's declaration.  
Official Veterinarian  
Name:  
Address:  
Email:  
  
Signature:   
Date:  
 
 
 
 
  
Official Veterinarian signature, 
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Schedule 6 – Agreed veterinary certificate for game trophies 
from the EU  
(1) Below is a n agreed veterinary certificate for trade of game trophies  from the EU . 
 
Guidance  
Agreed Veterinary Certificate for Game Trophies from the EU  
Part 1: Consignment information 
1.1. Consignor (Exporter):  
Name:  
Address:  
 1.2. Certificate reference number:  
 
1.3. Competent Authority:  
 
1.4.   Consignee (Importer):  
Name:  
Address:  
 
1.5.    Country of origin:   
1.6.    Country of destination: New Zealand  
 
1.7.    Port of departure : 1.8.    Date of departure:  
1.9.  Means of transport:  
 
    Aeroplane           Ship  
 
Identification:  
 
1.10.  Description of commodity:  
 
  
1.11   Identification of container/serial number:  
 1.12.  Total number of packages:  
1.13.  Type of packaging:  
1.14   Processing establishment name, address (if different from exporter):  
 
 
 
1.15 Identification  of commodity:  
Species (Scientific Name)  Net Weight  Lot ID/Code  
   
   
   
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 Part 2: Official  Certificate   
Country:  Certificate reference number:  
I the undersigned Official Veterinarian after due examination certify that the animal products herein described:  
 
(1) Comply with the relevant European Union animal health/public health standards and requirements which have been 
recognised as equivalent to New Zealand standards and requirements as prescribed in Council Decision 97/132/EC, 
as last amended, specifically, in accordance with: Regulation (EC) No 1069/2009 and Commission Regulation (EU) 
142/2011; and  
(2) The animal product is eligible for intra -communi ty trade without restriction.  
 
For game trophies, which have been exported into the European Union from a third country  and are subsequently 
eligible for export to New Zealand, the following additional declarations on the veterinary certificate must be at tested to:  
 
(1) The product described herein was derived/partly derived from product which:  
(a) Was imported into the European Union from…………………………………………(insert country of origin)  
(b) Was further stored, handled, processed, wrapped, and/or packaged in an establishment which is eligible to 
process product for the intra- community trade,  
(c) Originated in a t hird country/countries and establishment(s) listed by the European Community and is eligible for 
export to the European Union  
 
(A copy of the original import certificate is to be attached to the signed member state veterinary certificate. This copy is to be 
endorsed ‘certified copy of original’ by the official veterinarian).  
 
Official  or Official  Veterinarian  
Name:  
Address:  
Email:  
  
Signature:   
Date:  
 
  
Official Veterinarian signature, 
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Schedule 7 – Model certificate t emplate  for porcine enzymes 
from Canada and the USA 
(1) Below is a model certificate template for trade of specified porcine enzymes from Canada and the 
United States of A merica , which meets the requirements of the IHS. 
 
Guidance  
Model certificate template for specified porcine enzymes from Canada and the U nited 
States of A merica   
Part 1: Consignment information 
1.1. Consignor (Exporter):  
Name:  
Address:  
 1.2. Certificate reference number:  
 
1.3. Competent Authority:  
 
1.4.   Consignee (Importer):  
Name:  
Address:  
1.5.    Country of origin:  
1.6.    Country of de stination:  
1.7.    Place of origin:  
Name:  
Address:  
1.8.    Place of shipment:  1.9.    Date of departure:  
1.10.  Means of transport:  
 
    Aeroplane           Ship  
 
Identification:  
 1.12.  Commodity intended for use:  
 Technical use 
 
1.11.  Description of commodity:  
Porcine lipase, pancreatin, pepsin, or trypsin (delete as 
appropriate)  
1.13.  Temperature of commodities for transport:  
   Ambient         Chilled           Frozen           1.14.  Total number of packages:  
1.15   Identification of container/serial number:  
 1.16.  Type of packaging:  
1.17.  Identification of commodity:  
Species (Scientific Name)  Net Weight  Lot ID/Code  
   
   
   
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Part 2: Manufacturer’s Declaration  
Country: Canada or the U nited States of A merica
  Certificate reference number:  
I, the undersigned manager of the factory where the porcine lipase, pancreatin, pepsin,  or trypsin (delete as appropriate)  has 
been manufactured, certify that :  
 
(1) The product was derived from pigs born, raised,  and slaughtered in Canada or the United States of America (delete as 
appropriate).  
(2) The product was derived from pigs which passed veterinary ante- mortem and post-mortem inspection.  
(3) The product was derived from pigs processed in meat packing premises inspected by and registered with the 
government veterinary authority of the country of  origin of the pigs . 
 
  
 
Name and Signature of Manager  
 
Date  
 
 Part 3: Official  Certificate   
Country: Canada or the U nited States of A merica  Certificate reference number:  
I, the undersigned government veterinary officer of Canada or the U nited States of America (delete as appropriate), certify that:  
 (1) African swine fever, foot and mouth disease, hog cholera (classical swine fever), and swine vesicular disease have  not 
occurred in t he country of origin of the pigs during the twelve months prior to the date of departure of the product for New 
Zealand.  
(2) I have examined the records of the manufacturer and have no reason to doubt the veracity of the manufacturer's 
declaration.  
 
 
Officia l Veterinarian  
Name:  
Address:  
Email:  
  
Signature:   
Date:  
 
 
 
Official Veterinarian signature, 
Official stamp and date