Import Health Standard  
Issued under the Biosecurity Act 1993   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Processed Animal Manure 
Products  
ANMANURE.GEN  
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TITLE  
Import Health Standard : Processed Animal Manure Products  
COMMENCEMEN T 
This Import Health Standard  comes into force on  [Effective Date]   
ISSUING AUTHORITY  
This Import Health Standard  is issued  under section 24A of the Biosecurity Act 1993.   
 
Dated at Wellington this   ... day of  .........  
 
 
Howard Pharo  
Manager , Import and Export Animals  
Ministry for Primary Industries  
(acting under dele gated authority of the Director -General)  
 
Contact for further information  
Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI)  
Regulation & Assurance Branch  
Animal Imports  Team  
PO Box 2526   
Wellington 6140  
Email: animalimports@mpi.govt.nz  
 
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Contents  Page 
Introduction  3 
Part 1:  Requirements  5 
1.1 Application  5 
1.2 The outcome this IHS is seeking to achieve  5 
1.3 Incorporation by reference  5 
1.4 Definitions  5 
1.5 Facility and processing requirements  5 
1.6 Packaging and transport requirements  6 
1.7 Import permit  6 
1.8 The documentation that must accompany goods  6 
Part 2:  General processing requirements  7 
Schedule 1 – Document History  8 
Schedule 2 – Definitions  9 
 
 
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Introduction  
This introduction  is not part of the  Import Health Standard , but is intended to indicate its general effect.  
Purpose  
This Import Health Standard (IHS) specifies the minimum requirements that must be met when importing into 
New Zealand mushroom growing medium containing horse and chicken manure  and manufactured by Walkro 
International B.V. at its production plant in Blitterswijck, the Netherlands . 
Background  
The Biosecurity Act 1993 (the Act) provides the legal basis for excluding, e radicating 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 me t in the exporting country, 
during transit, and during importation, before biosecurity clearance can be given.  
A guidance document accompanies this IHS providing information on how the requirements may be met.  
Who should read this  Import Health Standar d? 
This IHS applies to importers of mushroom growing medium containing horse and chicken manure and 
manufactured by Walkro International B.V. at its production plant in Blitterswijck, the Netherlands . 
Why is this important?  
It is the importer’s responsibility to ensure the requirements of this IHS are met. Consignments that do not 
comply with the requirements of this IHS may not be cleared for entry into New Zealand and/or further 
information may be sought from importers. Consignments that do not  comply with the requirements of this IHS 
may be re -shipped or destroyed under the Act or treated in accordance with this IHS prior to release or 
equivalence determined. Importers are liab le for all associated expenses.  
See guidance document for more infor mation about importer responsibilities.  
Equivalence  
The Chief Technical Officer (CTO) may approve measures under section 27(1)(d) of the Act, different from 
those set out in this IHS, that may be applied to effectively manage risks associated with the importation of  
these goods.  If an equivalent measure is approved an import permit may be issued under section 24D(2) of 
the Act, if the Director -General con siders it appropriate to do so.  
See guidance document for more information about equivalence.  
Document History  
Refer to Schedule 1 . 
 
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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.  
 Importers of mushroom growing medium containing horse and chicken manure will also need to comply 
with the requirements in the Import Health Standard : Phase 3 Mushroom Growing Medium 
(MPI. IHS.PHASE3).  (The link to this document will be added when available. ) 
 
 Importers of mushroom growing medium containing horse and chicken manure  inoculated with viable 
microorganisms (such as mushroom spawn ) will also need to comply with the requirements in the Import 
Health Standard  for Microorganisms from All Countries  (MICROIC.ALL) .  Import Health Standard : Processed Animal Manure Produc ts  
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Part 1:  Requirements  
1.1 Application  
(1) This IHS applies to all importers of mushroom growing medium cont aining horse and chicken manure  
for import from European Union countries into New Zealand . 
1.2 The outcome this IHS is seeking to achieve  
(1) The outcome this IHS is seeking to achieve is the effective management of biosecurity risks associated 
with eligible consignments of mushroom growing medium containing horse and chicken manure . 
1.3 Incorporation by r eference  
(1) The following European Union legislation are incorporated  by reference  in this IHS under section 142M 
of the Act:  
a) EU Regulation (EC) No 1069/2009 , available at: http://eur -lex.europa.eu/legal -
content/EN/TXT/?qid=1480996077695&uri=CELEX:32009R1069  
 
b) Commission Regulation (EU) No 142/2011 , available at: http://eur -lex.europa.eu/legal -
content/EN/TXT/?qid=1480996194116&uri=CELEX:32011R0142   
 
c) EU Council Directive 2009/156/EC , available at : http://eur -lex.europa.eu/legal -
content/EN/TXT/?qid=1480996269231&uri=CELEX:32009L0156   
(2) Under section 142O(3) of the Act it is declared that section 142O(1) does not apply, that is, a noti ce 
under section 142O(2) of the Act is not required to be published before material that amends or 
replaces the above listed standards, guideline or lists has le gal effect as part of this IHS.  
See guidance document for more information about incorporation by reference and section 142O(1).  
1.4 Definitions  
(1) For the purposes of this IHS , terms used that are defined in the Act have the meanings set out there. 
The Act is available at the following website : www.legislation.govt.nz . 
(2) See Schedule 2 for additional definitions that apply.  
1.5 Facility and processing requirements  
(1) All mushroom growing medium containing horse and chicken manure  must have been processed at a 
production plant that:  
a) is approved by the Competent Authority of the exporting country as a composting plant as 
defined in European Union Regulation (EC) 1069/2009;  and 
b) manufactur es the product in accordance with the requirem ents in Annex XI of the European 
Union Commission Regulation (EU) No. 142/2011 ; and  
c) does not source the horse manure from a n area  subject to animal health restrictions in 
accordance with Article 4(5) of European Union Council Directive 2009/156/EC ; and  
d) is approved by MPI as meeting paras (a) – (c) above and listed in Part 2, clause 2 of this IHS . Import Health Standard : Processed Animal Manure Produc ts  
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(2) The production plant must be audited at least annually for compliance with the above regulations , and 
there must not be any outstanding non -compliances at the time  of exporting the product to New 
Zealand.  The audit must be carried out by the Competent Authority of the exporting country . 
1.6 Packaging  and transport requirements  
(1) The consignment must be clearly identified as mushroom growing medium containing horse and 
chicken manure and the identifier must be stated on the veterin ary certificate  required by clause 1.8 to 
accompany the goods . 
(2) The final packaging of all consignments of the product for export to New Zealand must be:  
a) Strong enough to securely contain the mu shroom growing medium within it;  
b) Clean on the exterior and free from organic matter and other contaminants.  
(3) After composting to 80°C for no less than 72 hours and prior to the final packaging, the mushroom 
growing medium containing horse and chicken manure may be transferred to other parts of the 
production plant or to other production sites as long as processes  are in place to ensure the product 
does not become contaminated by further ingredients of animal or igin. 
1.7 Import permit  
(1) An import permit under section 24D of the Act is required if a CTO has approved an equivalent 
measure prior to import under section 27(1)(d) of the Act that is different from those in this IHS that 
may be applied to effectively manage risks.  
See guidance document for more information on equivalence and import permit requirements.  
1.8 The documentation that must accompany goods  
(1) The consignment must arrive in New Zealand with the following documentation.  
a) A veterinary certificate that must include the following:  
i) A unique consignment identifier.  
ii) The description, source species, and amount of product . 
iii) The name and address of the importer (consignee) and exporter (consignor).  
iv) The name, signature , and contact details  of the Official Veterinarian . 
v) Certification and endorsement by the Official Veterinarian that the Requirements and the 
General Processing Requirements outlined in Part s 1 and  2, respectively,  of this IHS have 
been met.  
See guidance document for more information about equivalence and country -specific veterinary 
certificate . 
(2) All documents must:  
a) Be original, unless otherwise stated.  
b) Accompany the imported goods.  
c) Be in English  or have an English translation that is clear and legible.  
d) Be endorsed on every page by the Official Veterinarian with their original stamp, signature and 
date or be endorsed in the space allocated and all pages have paper based alternative security 
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Part 2:  General p rocessing requirements  
(1) The Official Veterinarian of the exporting country  is required to issue a signed, stamped and dated 
veterinary certificate containing declarations regarding the following:  
a) The animal manure in the product is sourced from horse and chicken only.  
b) The horse manure in the product is not sourced from a n area  subject to animal health restrictions 
in accordance with Article 4(5) of European Union Council Directive 2009/156/EC . 
c) During the first phase  of production , the animal  manure has been composted in enclosed 
concrete compartments for a period of no less than five day s. During this phase of production the 
animal manure in the product has been composted at a temperature of 80°C , as measured by a 
sensor placed within the compost near the top of the pile, for no less than 72 hours . 
(2) The approved production plant is : 
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Schedule  1 – Document History  
 
Date First Issued  Title Shortcode  
TBA Import Health Standard: Processed Animal 
Manure Products  ANMANURE .GEN  
Date of Issued A mendments  Title Shortcode  
   
   
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Schedule 2 – Definitions  
Biosecurity Clearance  
A clearance under section 26 of the Act for the e ntry of goods into New Zealand.  
Chicken  
A bird belonging to the species Gallus gallus . 
Competent Authority  
The Veterinary or other Governmental Authority of an OIE Member, that has the responsibility and 
competence for ensuring or supervising the implementation of animal health and welfare measures, 
international veterinary certification and other standards and  recommendations in the Code  in the whole 
territory.  
CTO Direction  
Chief Technical Officer (CTO) Direction - equivalent measures recorded by number under section 27(1)d(iii) of 
the Act, to enable border staff to clear the goods and record the number in the  MPI database.  
Director -General  
The Chief Executive of the Ministry for Primary Industries.  
Horse  
For the purposes of this IHS a horse is an y animal species belonging to the family of Equidae . 
Import permit  
A permit issued by the Director General of MPI pursuant to section 24D(2) of the Act.  
Inspector  
A person who is appointed an inspecto r under section 103 of the Act.  
Manure  
Animal excrement. For the purpose this IHS the manure may contain horse urine, chicken feathers, horse 
hair, spilled feed material , litter and bedding material.  
MPI 
Ministry for P rimary Industries, New Zealand.  
Mushroom growing medium  
Plant and animal mater ials that ha ve been composted for the purpose of converting the raw materials into a 
product suitable  for growing mushroom.  
Official Veterinarian  
A 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 commo dities and, when 
appropriate, to certify in conformity with the provisions of the OIE Code Chapter for certification procedures.  
Import permit  
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Veterinary Certificate  
A certificate, issued in conformity with the provisions of the Code  Chapter Model Veterinary Certificates for 
International Trade in Live Animals, Hatching Eggs, and Products of Animal Origin  for certification procedures, 
describing the animal health and/or pu blic health requirements which are fulfilled by the exported 
commodities.