Import Health Standard  
 
 
Specified Foods for Human 
Consumption Containing 
Animal Products  
EDIPROIC.GEN  
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An import health standard issued under  the Biosecurity Act 1993  Import Health Standard :  Specified Foods for Human Consumption Containing Animal Products  
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Ministry for Primary Industries    Page  1 of 15 TITLE  
Import Health Standard :  Specified Foods for Human Consumption Containing Animal Products  
COMMENCEMEN T 
This Import Health Standard  comes into force on .. 
ISSUING AUTHORITY  
This Import Health Standard  is issued under section 24A of the Biosecurity Act 1993 . 
 
Dated at Wellington this   ... day of   ......... 2014  
 
 
 
 
 
 
Howard Pharo  
Manager, Import and Export Animals  
Ministry for Primary Industries  
(acting under delegated authority of the Director General)  
A copy of the instrument of delegation may be inspected at the Director General’s office.  
 
 
Contact for further information  
Ministry for Primary Industries  (MPI)  
Standards Branch  
Animal Imports  
PO Box 2526,  
Wellington 6140  
Email:  animalimports@mpi.govt.nz  
 
 
 
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Ministry for Primary Industries    Page  2 of 15 Contents  Page 
Introduction  3 
Part 1:  General Requirements  5 
1.1 Definitions  5 
1.2 Eligibility  5 
1.3 What countries this standard applies to  5 
1.4 The documentation that must accompany goods  5 
1.5 Biosecurity clearance  5 
Part 2:  Specified Requirements for Identified Risk Organisms  6 
2.1 Retorted animal products other than fish  6 
2.2 Animal product -based floss, flavouring or stock  6 
2.3 Private consignments of meat and meat products  7 
2.4 Pork crackling  7 
2.5 Private consignments of dried cured meat  7 
2.6 Private consignments of alligator and crocodile meat and meat products  8 
2.7 Private consignments of velvet from cervine animals  8 
2.8 Edible collagen products  8 
2.9 Private consignments of dairy products and products containing dairy ingredients 
that are not shelf -stable  8 
2.10  Shelf -stable dairy products, dairy samples and products containing dairy ingredients  9 
2.11  Private consignments of made -up dairy -based infant formula  9 
2.12  Private  consignments of home -made ghee (clarified butter)  9 
2.13  Private consignments of New Zealand origin meat, meat products, dairy pro ducts or 
egg products  9 
2.14  Confectionery, bread, biscuits, cakes, crackers and puddings containing dairy or egg 
ingredients  10 
2.15  Commercially manufactured mooncakes containing whole egg  10 
2.16  Cake, pudding, sauce or baking mixtures containing dairy or egg ingredients  10 
2.17  Private consignments of mayonnaise and salad dressings containing egg 
ingredients  10 
2.18  Pasta a nd noodles containing egg ingredients  11 
2.19  Advocaat  11 
2.20  Muscle protein powders containing dairy and/or egg ingredients  11 
2.21  Gelatine and gelatine products  11 
2.22  Products containing less than 5% meat ingredients  11 
2.23  Products containing less than 5% each of fish, dairy or egg ingredients  12 
2.24  Products containing more than 5% and less than 21% egg ingredients  12 
2.25  Private  consignments of teabags containing honey  12 
Schedule 1 – Definitions and Acronyms  13 
Schedule 2 – Time and Temperature  15 
 
 
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Ministry for Primary Industries    Page  3 of 15 Introduction  
This introduction is not part of the Import Health Standard , but is intended to indicate its general effect.  
Purpose  
(1) This import health standard (IHS) specifies  the minimum requirements that must be met when 
importing  specified foods for human consumption containing animal products into New Zealand . 
Backgro und 
(1) The Biosecurity Act 1993 (the Act) provides the legal basis for excluding, eradicating and ef fectively 
managing pests and unwanted organisms.  
(2) Import health standards (IHSs) 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 e xporting country, during transit, and during importation before biosecurity clearance can be 
given.  
(3) This particular IHS sets out the minimum biosecurity requirements that must be met when importing 
specified foods for human consumption containing animal pr oducts  into New Zealand.  
Who should read this Import Health Standard ? 
(1) Importers of animal products for human consumption and producers of animal products for human 
consumption for export to New Zealand should read this Import Health Standard.  
Why is this important ? 
(1) It is the importer’s responsibility to ensure the require ments 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 thi s IHS may be :  
a) Re-shipped ; or  
b) Destroyed ; or 
c) Retained in quarantine under the Act prior to clearance  or determination of equivalence.  
(2) Importers are liable for all associated expenses.  
Equivalence  
(1) 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 a permit to import may be issued 
under secti on 24D(2) of the Act, if the Director -General considers it appropriate to do so.  
(2) Permit applications can be accessed here: http://www.biosecurity.govt.nz/forms/imports -animal -
produc ts 
 
 
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Ministry for Primary Industries    Page  4 of 15 Contacts  
(1) Contact for further information : 
 
Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI)  
Standards Branch  
Animal Imports  
PO Box 2526,  
Wellington 6140  
Email: animalimports@mpi.govt.nz  
Other information  
(1) 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 1981 and Animal Products Act 1999  
(2) Commercial consignments imported into New Zealand for human consumption must comply with 
relevant requ irements of the Food Act 1981 and the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code. 
Importers of food intended for sale for human consumption must be listed with MPI. These 
requirements are independent of the IHS requirements. Importers are advised to consult  MPI’s food 
safety website: http://www.foodsafety.govt.nz/industry/importing/ . 
(3) The importation of the following animal material or product must comply with the inspection 
requirements issued i n Overseas Market Access Requirements (OMAR) 01/172 under the Animal 
Products Act 1999:  
a) Re-imported animal product s or products containing animal product of New Zealand origin 
returned to New Zealand for domestic sale or use, or for re -export, and  
b) Imported animal products or product s containing animal product  of foreign origin intended for 
export or further processing for export.  
(4) A prerequisite requirement of this OMAR is Biosecurity clearance. The inspection requirements can be 
found at: http://foodsafety.govt.nz/industry/general/animal -products/omars/01 -172.htm  or obtained from 
your local Verification Services office http://www.foodsafety.govt.nz/about/verification -
agency/contact.htm . 
The Customs Import Prohibition (Trout) Order 2000  
(5) The Customs Import Prohibition (Trout) Order 2000, administered by the New Zealand Customs 
Service,  prohibits the importation of trout and trout products in quantities exceeding 10 kilograms, or in 
quantities of less than 10 kilograms if the goods are intended for sale except with the consent of, and 
subject to such conditions as may be imposed by the M inister of Conservation. Any consignment may 
be subject to inspection by an authorised person under the Customs and Excise Act 1996.  
Convention on the International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES)  
(6) The product must be accompanied by a permit to export w here required by the legislation o f the 
country of origin and CITES. The importer is advised to clarify the status of the species of origin of 
animal products in relation to international agreements on their trade, prior to export. Material arriving 
in New  Zealand without a permit to export may be subject to seizure by the New Zealand Department 
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Ministry for Primary Industries    Page  5 of 15 Part 1:  General Requirements  
1.1 Definitions  
(1) Refer to Schedule 1.  
1.2 Eligibility  
(1) This IHS applies to specified foods for human consumption containing animal products for import into 
New Zealand.  Refer to Part 2 for product eligibility . 
1.3 What countries this standard applies to  
(1) Refer to Part 2 for country eligibility related to specific products.  
1.4 The documentation that must accompany goods  
(1) Manufacturer’s declaration (where required by this standard) must:  
a) Be prepared by the manufacturer on letterhead paper.  
b) Be signed and dated by the quality manager or equivalent.  
c) Contain the correct stat ements as required by the import conditions.   
(2) All documents  (where required by this standard) must:  
a) Accompany the imported goods.  
b) Be in English or have an English translatio n that is clear and legible.  
1.5 Biosecurity clearance  
(1) A biosecurity clearance, under section 26 of the Act, may be issued when the product meet s all the 
requirements of this IHS, provided the applicable requirements of the section 27 of the Act are  met. 
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Ministry for Primary Industries    Page  6 of 15 Part 2:  Specified Requirements for Identified Risk Organisms  
Guidance  
 This import health standard does not apply to all foods for human consumption containing animal 
products. T o obtain import requirements for other foods containing animal products , refer to the MPI 
website : http://www.biosecurity.govt.nz/imports/ihs -search.htm  
 
2.1 Retorted animal products other than fish  
(1) Private consignments of retorted animal product, other than fish may be imported from any country 
provided all of the following requirements are met:  
a) The product is shelf -stable.  
b) The product is commercially prepared and packaged.  
c) The product is in its original sealed packaging on arrival.  
d) The total weight of bone -in amphibian, avian or mammalian meat products is 2 kilograms or less . 
(2) Commercial consignments of retorted animal product, other than fish may be imported from any 
country provided all of the following requirements are met:  
a) The product is shelf -stable.  
b) The product is commercially prepared and packaged.  
c) The product is in its  original sealed packaging on arrival.  
d) The consignment is accompanied by :  
i) A manufacturer’s declaration stating that the product has been subjected to a retort 
process of Fo3 or greater (refer to Schedule 2  for time and temperatures to achieve Fo3); 
or 
ii) A government endorsed Manufacturer’s Declaration stating that the product (may or may 
not be retorted) has been subjected to a heating process equivalent to Fo3 or greater . 
2.2 Animal product -based floss, flavouring or stock  
(1) Animal product -based floss, flavourin g or stock and any products containing animal product -based 
floss, flavouring or stock (for example: instant foods, camping mixes and soup mixes)  may be imported 
from any country provided all of the following requirements are met:  
a) The product is shelf -stable. 
b) The product is commercially prepared and packaged.  
c) The product is in its original sealed packaging on arrival.  
d) The product does not require further cooking before consumption, but may require rehydration or 
reheating prior to consumption.  
e) The total wei ght of private consignments of camping meals containing meat pieces is 1 kilogram 
or less.  
 
Guidance  
 For commercial consignments of camping meal s containing meat pieces see 2 .22 
 For commercial consignments containing bovine meat and bovine meat products, see Imported Food 
Requirements: Bovine Meat and Bovine Meat Products: 
http://www.foodsafety.govt.nz/elibrary/industry/Imported_Food_Requirements_Bovine -
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Ministry for Primary Industries    Page  7 of 15 2.3 Private consignments of meat and meat products  
(1) Private consignments of meat, meat products and meat products contained within casing s may be 
importe d from specified countries as per the following table provided all of the following requirements 
are met:  
a) The product is commercially prepared and packaged.  
b) The product is in its original sealed packaging on arrival.  
c) The country of origin is identifiable f rom the packaging.  
d) The total weight of the consignment is 20 kilograms or less.  
e) For meat products contained within casings, the country of origin and types of meat product 
within the casings are printed indelibly on the outside of the casing or the commerc ial packaging.  
 
 Country  
Australia  Canada  European 
Union, 
Norway and 
Switzerland  Finland  
and 
Sweden  USA  Vanuatu  
Pig  N/A N/A  N/A N/A 
Beef*        
Kangaroo   N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 
Possum   N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 
Rabbit   N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 
Sheep   N/A   N/A N/A 
Goat   N/A   N/A N/A 
Deer   N/A   N/A N/A 
  * Beef refers to meat derived from cattle, bison or buffalo species, and inter -speci es crosses thereof.  
  N/A = Not applicable under this IHS  
2.4 Pork crackling  
(1) Private consignments of commercially prepared pork crackling may be imported from any country . 
(2) Commercial consignments of pork crackling from any country must be accompanied by  a 
manufacturer’s declaration stating that the product has been subjected to a retort process of Fo3 or 
greater (refer to Schedule 2  for times and temperatures to achieve Fo3) . 
2.5 Private consignments of dried cured meat  
(1) Private consignments of dried cured meat  may be imported from any country provided all of the 
following requirements are met:  
a) The product is shelf -stable.  
b) The product is commercially prepared and packaged.  
c) The product is in its original sealed packaging on arrival.  
d) The total weight of the consig nment is 1 kilogram or less.  Import Health Standard :  Specified Foods for Human Consumption Containing Animal Products  
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Ministry for Primary Industries    Page  8 of 15  
Guidance  
 Dried, cured meat includes but is not limited to beef jerky, turkey jerky, prosciutto, sou gan and biltong.  
 
2.6 Private consignments of alligator and crocodile meat and meat 
products  
(1) Private consignments of alligator and crocodile meat and meat products may be imported from 
Australia and the United States of America provided all of the following requirements are met:  
a) The product is shelf -stable.  
b) The product is commercially prepared and  packaged.  
c) The product is in its original sealed packaging on arrival.  
d) The country of origin is identifiable from the packaging.  
e) The total weight of the consignment is 20 kilograms or less.  
2.7 Private consignments of velvet from cervine animals  
(1) Private consig nments of velvet from c ervine animals may be imported from Australia, European Union,  
Finland, New Caledonia, Norway, Sweden and Switzerland provided all of the following requirements 
are met:  
a) The product is commercially prepared and packaged.  
b) The product  is in its original sealed packaging on arrival.  
c) The country of origin is identifiable from the packaging.  
d) The total weight of the consignment is 1 kilogram or less.  
2.8 Edible collagen products  
(1) Edible collagen products such as manufactured sausage casings an d hydrolysed collagen used as 
dietary supplement may be imported from any country provided all of the following requirements are 
met: 
a) The product is commercially prepared and packaged.  
b) The product is in its original sealed packaging on arrival.  
 
Guidance  
 Natural sausage casings derived from the intestinal tract of animals are not eligible under this clause. 
Refer to separate import health standards: http://www.biosecurity.govt.nz/ihs/search  
 
2.9 Private consignments of dairy products and products containing 
dairy ingredients that are not shelf -stable  
(1) Private consignments of dairy products and products containing dairy ingredients that are not shelf -
stable may be imported from any country provided all the following requirements are met:  
a) The product is commercially prepared and packaged.  
b) The product is in its original sealed packaging on arrival.  Import Health Standard :  Specified Foods for Human Consumption Containing Animal Products  
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Ministry for Primary Industries    Page  9 of 15 c) The country of origin is clearly indicated from the packaging.  
d) The product is not for biological or microbiologic al analysis.  
e) The total weight of the consignment is  two (2) kilograms or less . 
2.10 Shelf -stable dairy products, dairy samples and products 
containing dairy ingredients  
(1) Shelf -stable dairy products, dairy samples and products containing dairy ingredients  may be  imported 
from any country provided all of the following requirements are met:  
a) The product is shelf -stable.  
b) The product is commercially prepared and packaged.  
c) The product is:  
i) In its original sealed packaging on arrival ; or 
ii) Less than 2.5 kilograms dry weig ht for dairy products such as nutritional supplements and 
infant formula that accompany passengers and crew for their own private use.  
 
Guidance  
 Non-shelf stable dairy samples may be imported under the following import health standard: 
http://www.biosecurity.govt.nz/ihs/search/0/bioprodic  
 
2.11 Private consignments of made -up da iry-based infant formula  
(1) Private consignments of made -up dairy -based formula may be imported from any country provided  all 
of the following requirements are met:  
a) The product accompanies an infant.  
b) The total volume of the product is 1 litre or less.  
2.12 Private consignments of home -made ghee (clarified butter)  
(1) Private consignments of home -made ghee (clarified butter) may be im ported from Fiji provided the total 
weight of the consignment is 20 kilograms or less.  
2.13 Private consignments of New Zealand origin meat, meat 
products, dairy products or egg products  
(1) Private consignments of New Zealand origin meat, meat products, dairy products or egg products may 
be imported from any country provided all of the following requirements are met:  
a) The product is commercially prepared and packaged.  
b) The product is in its original sealed packaging on arrival.  
c) New Zealand is clearly identifiable  as the country of origin from the packaging.  
d) The total weight of the consignment is 20 kilograms or less.  Import Health Standard :  Specified Foods for Human Consumption Containing Animal Products  
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Ministry for Primary Industries    Page  10 of 15 2.14 Confectionery, bread, biscuits, cakes, crackers and puddings 
containing dairy or egg ingredients  
(1) Confectionery, bread, biscuits, cakes, cracker and p uddings containing dairy or egg ingredients may 
be imported from any country provided the product has been ba ked and is shelf -stable (see 2 .15 for 
mooncakes).  
2.15 Commercially manufactured mooncakes containing whole egg  
(1) Commercially manufactured mooncakes cont aining whole egg may be imported from any country 
provided all of the following requirements are met:  
a) The product is shelf -stable.  
b) The product is commercially prepared and packaged.  
c) The product is in its original sealed packaging on arrival.  
d) The product do es not contain any meat or meat product fillings.  
e) The product:  
i) Must be accompanied by a manufacturer’s declaration stating that the product reached a 
core temperature greater than 60 degrees C for no less than 3.5 minutes for commercial 
consignments; or  
ii) Private consignments are limited to ten (10) kilograms and do not require a manufacturer’s 
declaration.  
2.16 Cake, pudding, sauce or baking mixtures containing dairy or egg 
ingredients  
(1) Cake, pudding, sauce or baking mixtures containing dairy or egg ingredients may be imported from 
any country provided all of the following requirements are met:  
a) The product is shelf -stable.  
b) The product is commercially prepared and packaged.  
c) The product is in its original sealed packaging on arrival.  
d) The ingredients are evenly dist ributed throughout the mixture.  
2.17 Private consignments of m ayonnaise and salad dressings 
containing egg ingredients  
(1) Private consignments of mayonnaise and salad dressings containing egg ingredients may be imported 
from any country provided all of the follow ing requirements are met:  
a) The product is shelf -stable.  
b) The product is commercially prepared and packaged.  
c) The product is in its original sealed packaging on arrival.  
d) The total weight of the consignment:  
i) Is unlimited for products originating from Australia , Canada, the European Union, Japan or 
the United States; or  
ii) Is 1 kilogram or less  for products originating from all other countries . 
 
 
 
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Ministry for Primary Industries    Page  11 of 15 Guidance  
 Commercial consignments of mayonnaise and salad dressings must meet conditions specified in the 
Import Health  Standard  for Importing Shelf-Stable Spray Dried Egg Powders or Egg Crystals from 
Specified countries. ( POUEGGIC.SPE ) 
http://www.biosecurity.govt.nz/imports/animals/sta ndards/poueggic.spe.htm  
2.18 Pasta and noodles containing egg ingredients  
(1) Pasta and noodles containing egg ingredients may be imported from any country provided all of the 
following requirements are met:  
a) The product is shelf -stable.  
b) The product is commercially  prepared and packaged.  
c) The product is in its original sealed packaging on arrival.  
2.19 Advocaat  
(1) Advocaat may be imported from any country provided all of the following requirements are met:  
a) The product is commercially prepared and packaged.  
b) The product is in its original sealed packaging on arrival.  
2.20 Muscle protein powders containing dairy and/or egg ingredients  
(1) Muscle protein powders containing dairy and/or egg ingredients may be imported from any country 
providing the following requirements are met:  
a) The produ ct is shelf -stable.  
b) The product is commercially prepared and packaged.  
c) The product is in its original sealed packaging on arrival.  
d) The ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.  
2.21 Gelatine and gelatine products  
(1) Gelatine and gelatine products may be imported from any country provided all of the following 
requirements are met:  
a) The product is commercially prepared and packaged.  
b) The product is in its original sealed packaging on arrival.  
2.22 Products containing less than 5% meat ingredients  
(1) Product s containing less than 5% meat ingredients  may be imported from any country provided all of 
the following requirements are met:  
a) The product is shelf -stable.  
b) The product is commercially prepared and packaged.  
c) The product is in its original sealed packaging on arrival.  
d) The product must be:  
i) Accompanied by a manufacturer’s declaration, which certifies that the product contains 
less than 5% meat ingredients; or  
ii) In commercial packaging that states the product contains less than 5% meat ingredients.  Import Health Standard :  Specified Foods for Human Consumption Containing Animal Products  
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Ministry for Primary Industries    Page  12 of 15 2.23 Products containi ng less than 5% each of fish, dairy or egg 
ingredients  
(1) Product s containing less than 5% each of fish, dairy or egg ingredients must not contain meat 
ingredients, and may be imported from any country provided all of the following requirements are met:  
a) The p roduct is commercially prepared and packaged.  
b) The product is in its original sealed packaging on arrival.  
c) The product must be:  
i) Accompanied by a manufacturer’s declaration which certifies that the product contains no 
meat ingredients and less than 5% each o f fish ingredients, dairy ingredients, or egg 
ingredients; or  
ii) In commercial packaging that states the product contains no meat ingredients and less 
than 5% each of fish ingredients, dairy ingredients, or egg ingredients.  
2.24 Products contain ing more than 5% an d less than 21% egg 
ingredients  
(1) Products containing pasteurised egg in quantities greater than 5% and less than 21% may be given 
clearance provided that the following requirements are met:  
a) The product(s) must be accompanied by a manufacturer’s decla ration specifying that at any 
stage of the manufacturing process, the eggs must have undergone a minimum heat treatment of  
i) 60 degrees Celsius for no less than 1 hour ; or 
ii) 80 degrees Celsius for no less than 10 minutes ; or 
iii) 100 degrees Celsius for no less than 5 minutes.  
2.25 Private consignments of t eabags containing honey  
(1) Private consignments of dry tea bags containing honey powder may be imported from any country 
provided all of the following requirements are met:  
a) The product is commercially manufactured and package d. 
b) The product is in its original sealed packaging on arrival.  
c) A maximum of one box (50 servings or less) per passenger is imported.  
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Ministry for Primary Industries    Page  13 of 15 Schedule  1 – Definitions  and Acronyms  
(1) For the purposes of this standard, terms used that are defined in the Biosecurity Ac t 1993 have the 
meanings set out there.  The following specific definitions also apply:  
Animal Products  
Non-viable products derived from animals.  
Animal By -Products  
Mechanically removed meat and other animal parts that remain after the skeletal muscle has  been removed in 
dressing or trimming. Animal by -products include offal, fat and blood intended for human consumption.  
Biosecurity Clearance  
A clearance under section 26 of the Act for the entry of goods into New Zealand.   
Commercially Prepared and Packag ed 
A product that has been manufactured in a commercial manner by a commercial enterprise and is packaged 
in tamper proof packaging.  
Dairy Product  
Any product manufactured from the milk and/or cream of animals.  
European Union  
European Union member countrie s. 
Government Endorsed Manufacturer’s Declaration  
Where this is required, a manufacturer’s declaration must be endorsed by the applicable Government  
Authority of the exporting country. This endorsement must be signed and dated by a Government Officer,  
include the Government Officer’s name and title, and be sealed with the stamp/seal of the applicable  
Government Authority.  
Fo3 
Fo3 is a processing standard that specifies that the core temperature of the product has reached 121° Celsius 
for 3 minutes. (Ref er to Part 4 for time -temperature combinations equivalent to Fo3).  
Inspector  
A person who is appointed an Inspector under section 103 of the Act.  
(Explanatory Note: An Inspector is appointed to undertake administering and enforcing the provisions of the 
Act and controls imposed under the Hazardous Substances and New Organism Act s97A(3), and the 
Convention on the International Trade in Endangered Species).  
Manufacturer’s Declaration  
A document that has been prepared by the manufacturer on letterhead paper , and is signed and dated by the 
quality manager or equivalent. It must contain the correct statement/s as required by the import conditions. 
For commercial consignments it must be specific to the product and consignment.  
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Ministry for Primary Industries    Page  14 of 15 Ministry for Primary Industri es, New Zealand  
Meat  
Skeletal muscle with naturally included or adherent tissue or bone. This definition excludes animal by -
products and fish.  
Meat Products  
This refers to products prep ared from or with meat that has  undergone treatment such that the cut s urface 
shows  that the product no longer has the characteristics of fresh meat.  
Pacific Island Countries  
Refers to: American Samoa, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, French Polynesia, Guam, 
Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, New Caledonia , Niue, Norfolk Island, Northern Mariana Islands, Papua New 
Guinea, Republic of Palau, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, and Wallis & 
Fortuna.  
Private Consignment  
A consignment imported as personal property and not for resale. Maxim um sizes of private consignments are 
specified in the individual clauses of this standard.  
Retorted  
Means heated in an unopened hermetically sealed container for a time, and to a temperature, by superheated 
steam under pressure (Fo3), sufficient to render any infectious material of a biosecurity concern inactivated. 
Retorted goods may be in cans, jars or pouches.  
Shelf -Stable  
Not requiring refrigeration or freezing before opening.  
Whole Egg  
Refers to mooncakes in section 2.15; whole egg means all of the e gg (with or without shell) or parts of the egg 
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Ministry for Primary Industries    Page  15 of 15 Schedule  2 – Time and Temperature  
(1) Equivalent time and temperature parameters to 121° Celsius for 3 minutes (Fo3) require the product 
has been processed to/greater than one of the following minimum core temperature and time 
parameters:  
 
 
110 degrees Celsius for 40 minutes  
111 degrees Celsius for 32 minutes  
112 degrees Celsius for 25 minutes  
113 degrees Celsius for 20 minutes  
114 degrees Celsiu s for 16 minutes  
115 degrees Celsius for 13 minutes  
116 degrees Celsius for 11 minutes  
117 degrees Celsius for 9 minutes  
118 degrees Celsius for 7 minutes  
119 degrees Celsius for 6 minutes  
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