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 RECOMMENDATION FOR THE REVOCATION OF AN IMPORT HEALTH 
STANDARD(s)  
File Ref:  
Import Health Standard(s) (IHS(s)):  
1. Unprocessed specified animal fibre from all countries ( dated 02 September 2004)  
2. Scoured, uncarded specified animal fibre from all countries ( dated 02 September 
2004)  
3. Scoured and carded specified animal fibre from all countries ( dated 02 September 
2004)  
4. New Zealand/Australian origin wool tops from Ge rmany ( dated 15 May 2001)  
5. Private consignments of animal fibre from all countries (dated 11 November 2002)  
6. Macropod hides and fibre from Australia (dated 15 May 2001)  
7. Possum fibre from Australia (dated 15 May 2001)  
8. Unprocessed rabbit fibre from all countries (dated 26 June 2001)  
9. Scoured rabbit fibre from all countries (dated 26 June 2001)  
10. Mink fibre from the United Kingdom (dated 15 May 2001)  
11. Feathers for commercial, fly -tying and ornamental purposes from all countries (dated 
7 October 2004)  
12. Wool pac ks (used) from all countries (dated 28 November 2000)  
13. New Zealand origin animal fibre (returned) from all countries (dated 28 November 
2000)  
Commodity Class:  Animal fibre  
Comm odity Sub -class:  Animal fibre  
Section:  
This recommendation is for;   
a) Complete revocation of the IHS(s) ie goods no longer able to be imported ; 
or 
b) Revocation of the  IHS (s) where the requirements are or will be covered by 
another IHS(s).  
Instructions  
Tick the applicable boxes and add appropriate wording where indicated in the option chosen 
or strikethrough non applicable text.  
Background  
The Animal Fibre (ANIFIBRE.ALL dated 25 September 2014) import hea lth standard (IHS) 
consolidates the 13 fibre IHSs above being revoked in this document . Trade under these IHSs 
would be able to continue under ANIFIBRE.ALL .   
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 At the time of issue of ANIFIBRE.ALL, a notification was sent out to a stakeholder 
distribution list and through the World Trade Organization. Furthermore, importers that have 
renewed their permits or have applied for new permits have been informed that these  fibre 
IHSs will be revoked .  
Considerations under the Biosecurity Act 1993  
These  IHSs are  revoked  in accordance with the following sections of the Biosecurity Act 
1993;   
Section 23 (1 ) the chief technical officer (CTO) begins the process of  revoking the 
standard (s) by analysing or assessing the risks associated with importing a class or 
description of goods.  
Risk analysis or risk assessment  assessing the risks associated with importing the class 
or description of goods is  attached . 
OR under Section 24B (1)  
Go Risk assessment or analysis was not considered relevant for this revocation.  
 
Section 23 (2 ) the CTO  considers that a standard could effectively manage the risks : 
The standard could not effectively manage the risks  associated with the class or 
description of goods and  it is recommend ed that  the standard (s) be revoked.  
OR under Section 24B (1)  
Go The effectiveness of a standard to manage the risks is n ot considered relevant for this 
revocation.  
 
Section 23 (3) the CTO ) must consult the following persons about revoking the standard (s): 
(a) the chief executive of every department whose responsibilities for human health or 
natural resources may be adversely affected by it; and  
The following government agencies were notified on < insert date (at least 5 days prior 
to recommendation )> of the intention to revoke this IHS(s) : 
- the Department of Conservation  
- the Ministry of Health  
- the Ministry for the Environment  
- the Environmental Protection Agency   
OR under Section 24B (2)  
Government agencies (Department of Conservation, Ministry of Health, Ministry for the 
Environment, the Environmental Protection Agency) were not notified of the intention 
to revoke this IHS(s)  due to the urgent nature of the revocation.  
OR under Section 24 B (1)  
Government agency notification was not considered relevant for this revocation.  
 
(b) any other persons the CTO considers to be representative of the classes of person 
having an interest in it.     
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 The following were consulted prior to making the recommendation to revoke this 
IHS(s); the National Plant Protection Organisation/Vet Authority in < insert exporting 
country >; an inter -agency project team; relevant MPI staff and interested parties 
subscribed to MPI’s email notification system.  
OR under Se ction 24B (2)  
Consultation has not taken place with persons considered to be representative of those 
classes of persons having an interest in this IHS(s) because the revocation is required 
urgently.  
OR under Section 24B (1)  
Consultation was not considered relevant for this revocation.  
 
Section 23 (4) In the course of recommending  the standard (s) for revocation  to the 
Director -General, the CTO:  
(a) must have regard to the matters raised by the persons consulted; and  
Consultation documentation (att ach).  
OR 
The IHS(s) revocation is considered urgent and was developed in consultation with MPI 
staff only.  
OR under Section 24B (1)  
Consultation was not considered relevant for this revocation.  
 
(b) must have regard to the following matters in relation to goods of the class or 
description covered  by the standard(s)  proposed to be revoked : 
(i), (ii) and (iii)  the likelihood that the goods will import organisms:  the nature of the 
organisms that the good s may import:  the possible effect on human health, the 
environment  and the New Zealand economy of the organisms that the goods may 
import:  
The risk analysis or risk assessment  has given regard to the extent that t his IHS(s) 
revocation impacts on the kind or description of products that may be imported to New 
Zealand and the likelihood of introducing organisms into New Zealand and the effect on 
human health and the economy.  
OR  
Not considered relevant for the purposes of Section 24B (1) . 
 
New Zealan d’s obligations under international agreements other than the SPS Agreement  
There are obligations under international agreements (other than the SPS Agreement) 
<specify how these obligations have been addressed e.g. provide link to risk 
analysis/risk assessment or other relevant document>   
OR  
 
 
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 There are no obligations under international agreements (other than the SPS 
Agreement) . 
OR  
Not considered relevant for  the purposes of Section 24B (1).  
  
(c) must be satisfied that the revocation of  the standard (s) is  consistent with New 
Zealand’s obligations under the SPS Agreement ; and  
The risk analysis or risk assessment for this IHS(s) revocation has given regard to New 
Zealand’s obligations under the SPS Agreement.  
OR 
Not considered relevant  for the purposes of Section 24B (1).  
 
(d) must have regard to the following matters in relation to goods of the class or 
description covered  by the proposed revocation of the standard (s): 
(i) and (ii) the extent to which the revocation  reduce s or manage s the likelihood or 
impacts of adverse effects from organisms that may be imported on the goods or in 
association with the goods:  
The risk analysis or risk assessment has given regard to the extent that t his IHS(s) 
revocation reduces or manages the likelihood or impacts of adverse effects from 
organisms that may be imported on the goods or in association with the goods.  
OR 
Not considered relevant  for the purposes of Section 24B (1).  
 
(e) may have regard to the following matters in rel ation to goods of the class or 
description covered  by the  revocation of the  standard (s): 
(i) (ii)  (iii) and (iv) the direct cost of the revocation  on the importers  or on the Crown  
or other economic, technical and operational factors involved in revoking  the IHS(s) : 
In relation to goods of the class or description covered by  the revoked IHS(s), t he risk 
analysis or risk assessment has given regard to  (tick if applicable):  
The direct cost of the revocation on the importers . 
The direct cost of the revocation on the Crown .  
Other economic, technical and operational factors . 
OR 
Not considered relevant for the  purposes of Section 24B (1).  
 
(f) must ensure, in relation to post -clearance requirements included  in the standard (s) 
proposed to be revoked  that:  
(i) and (ii) the class of persons who were  subject to the requirements will be notified 
of the revocation   
  
 
 
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 The class of persons who are subject to the post -clearance requirements in the IHS(s) 
that is to be revoked will be notified about the revocation.  
OR 
The IHSs  to be revoked do not include any post -clearance requirements.  
 
(g) may have regard to any other matters that the CTO considers relevant to achieving 
the purpose of this Part.  
The following relevant matters were taken in to consideration when making this 
recommendation: < insert relevant matters taken into consideration >. 
OR 
There are no other relevant matters to consider in making this recommendation.  
 
Approvals  
Note:  If any border issues need to be considered, seek approval from the frontline Director 
(delegated) prior to presenting this letter of recommendation for sign off. Send that Director 
(delegated) a copy of the IHS(s) to be recommended for revocation. Attach the approval email 
or letter to this letter of recommendation.  
 
Attachments  
 Unprocessed specified animal fibre from all countries ( dated 02 September 
2004)  
 Scoured, uncarded specified animal fibre from all countries ( dated 02 
September 2004)  
 Scoured and carded specified animal fibre from all countries ( dated 02 
September 2004)  
 New Zealand/Australian origin wool tops from Germany ( dated 15 May 2001)  
 Private consignments of animal fibre from all countries (dated 11 November 
2002)  
 Macropod hides and fibre fr om Australia (dated 15 May 2001)  
 Possum fibre from Australia (dated 15 May 2001)  
 Unprocessed rabbit fibre from all countries (dated 26 June 2001)  
 Scoured rabbit fibre from all countries (dated 26 June 2001)  
 Mink fibre from the United Kingdom (dated 15 May 2001)  
 Feathers for commercial, fly -tying and ornamental purposes from all countries 
(dated 7 October 2004)  
 Wool packs (used) from all countries (dated 28 November 2000)  
 New Zealand origin animal fibre (returned) from all countries (dated 28 
November 2000)   
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 Recommendation  
1. Pursuant to sections 23(5) and 24B  of the Biosecurity Act 1993, I, Vicki Melville , 
recommend that the following Ministry for Primary Industries attached import health 
standard (s) be:  
a) Completely revoked ie . goods  no longer able to be imported; or  
b) Revoked as  the requirements of the import health standard s are or will be covered by 
another import health standard;  
1. Unprocessed specified animal fibre from all countries ( dated 02 September 2004)  
2. Scoured, uncarded spe cified animal fibre from all countries ( dated 02 September 
2004)  
3. Scoured and carded specified animal fibre from all countries ( dated 02 September 
2004)  
4. New Zealand/Australian origin wool tops from Germany ( dated 15 May 2001)  
5. Private consignments of animal fibre from all countries (dated 11 November 2002)  
6. Macropod hides and fibre from Australia (dated 15 May 2001)  
7. Possum fibre from Australia (dated 15 May 2001)  
8. Unprocessed rabbit fibre from all countries (dated 26 June 2001)  
9. Scoured rabbit fibre from all cou ntries (dated 26 June 2001)  
10. Mink fibre from the United Kingdom (dated 15 May 2001)  
11. Feathers for commercial, fly -tying and ornamental purposes from all countries (dated 
7 October 2004)  
12. Wool packs (used) from all countries (dated 28 November 2000)  
13. New Zealan d origin animal fibre (returned) from all countries (dated 28 November 
2000)  
 
 
 
Signature of Manager , Animal Imports  
Acting pursuant to delegated Chief Technical Officer authority  
Date:   
 
2. Pursuant to section s 24A and 24B of the Biosecurity Act 1993, I, Howard Pharo , 
hereby revoke the following attached Ministry for Primary Industries import health 
standard s; 
1. Unprocessed specified animal fibre from all countries ( dated 02 September 2004)  
2. Scoured, uncarded specified animal fibre from all countries ( dated 02 September 
2004)  
3. Scoured and carded specified animal fibre from all countries ( dated 02 September 
2004)  
4. New Zealand/Australian origin wool tops from Germany ( dated 15 May 2001)    
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 5. Private consignments of animal fibre from all countries (dated 11 November 200 2) 
6. Macropod hides and fibre from Australia (dated 15 May 2001)  
7. Possum fibre from Australia (dated 15 May 2001)  
8. Unprocessed rabbit fibre from all countries (dated 26 June 2001)  
9. Scoured rabbit fibre from all countries (dated 26 June 2001)  
10. Mink fibre from the  United Kingdom (dated 15 May 2001)  
11. Feathers for commercial, fly -tying and ornamental purposes from all countries (dated 
7 October 2004)  
12. Wool packs (used) from all countries (dated 28 November 2000)  
13. New Zealand origin animal fibre (returned) from all count ries (dated 28 November 
2000)  
 
The revocation comes into force on                  .  
 
 
 
 
Signature of Manager, Import and Export Animals  
Acting pursuant to delegated Director -General authority  
Date: